Family-friendly holiday events in Columbus (that are also free!)
By Melissa DeGraw, Membership Sales Manager
Photo: Easton Town Center
Many of us are looking for inventive ways to keep ourselves in the holiday spirit, while still keeping money in our pockets. Here, I have just a few picks for free, family-friendly holiday things to do during the next three weekends in Columbus.
Eleventh Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Easton Town Center
November 20
Start off the holiday season tomorrow by bringing the family over to Easton Town Center for their Eleventh Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony. The whole center comes alive and starts off the shopping season with the lighting of their huge 50 foot tree, complete with an appearance by Santa. Carolers will be strolling around the sparkling streets of the center and the stores will be abuzz with sales.
Grandview Holiday Hop
Grandview Avenue, between 1st and 5th
November 28
Grandview Avenue comes alive with holiday spirit the Saturday after Thanksgiving. You can start by seeing a live reindeer exhibit at Arlington Bank and end by getting a free picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Tri-Village Studios. There are free horse-drawn sleigh rides for all ages up and down the Avenue throughout the night. Smell the holiday scents at The Candle Lab and check out other holiday crafts and treats along the way.
Village Lights
German Village
December 6
Experience the holiday charm of German Village during the holidays. The village is truly beautiful, with luminaries lit throughout the streets and park, and local businesses come out in full force this night with samples, holiday treats and specials. There is also an appearance by Santa, live entertainment and music to get you in the holiday spirit.
These events are sure to get you excited for the season, and you can search for even more here . Enjoy!
Tags: German Village, Grandview, Grandview Hop, holiday experiences, holidays, Short North, Village Lights
November 19th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Uptown Westerville is having a HOme for the Holidays event on November 28th - ice sculpture, santa, secret santa, magic tricks, carolers and more. Can see more information on http://www.uptownmerchants.com Thanks.
November 19th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
Come see another awesome production of the Living Christmas Tree…and watch this years’ events unfold around the life of a young woman who faces real life tragedy when her brand new husband becomes another unfortunate soldier who does not make it back home for another family dinner …her folks are the owners of a small Italian diner who try to help her cope with this real life horror. Crowds are filled with drama and suspense plus a full course of choreography, live animals and a full orchestra and vocal choir. Each of 12 performances are high energy. Of course the camels and costumes are amazing each year and the angel scenes are breathtakig. The action-packed show keeps everyone in their seats making sure they do not miss any of the meaningful moments created in this production.
Showtime begins the first weekend in December …Don’t miss it.
LCT is performed off Lazelle road near Polaris, at the Grace Brethren Church of Columbus.
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Budget-friendly fun: Columbus Lights & Sights Gift Getaway…
On the heels of Melissa’s last post sharing a few free things to do in the coming weeks, I thought I’d share a new package that offers an incredible deal for experiencing Columbus in the coming months.
The Columbus Lights & Sights Gif…
December 9th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Available Light Theatre presents ConAm’s Annual Xmas Spectacular…
Photo: Available Light Theatre
To add to the previous posts about holiday experiences , I’ve got another I’d like to share:
Available Light Theatre’s Consolidated Amalgamated’s Annual Xmas Spectacular
Here’s the show…..