Wildlights at the Zoo
November 18th – January 1st from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
One of Central Ohio’s favorite family traditions, the Wildlights at the Zoo, will kick-off on November 18th. This year, the lights will be efficiently powered by AEP Ohio and will include millions of LED lights, three animated musical light shows and more holiday festivities to be announced.
Breakfast with Santa
December 10 at Franklin Park Conservatory
Enjoy a special morning meal with jolly old Saint Nick, then stick around for a Holiday Gift Making session in which children can create and make their own gifts, live music performances, and festive botanical displays.
The Nutcracker
December 9-24 at Ohio Theatre
Relive the holiday nostalgia with your own family by getting dressed up and heading downtown to the opulent Ohio Theatre to catch BalletMet’s rendition of the classic holiday ballet.
A Seussified Christmas Carol
Through December 11 at Van Fleet Theatre Downtown
Kids of all ages—and kids at heart—will adore CATCO’s Dr. Seuss-themed reinvention of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. The play, a regional premiere, is filled with colorful characters and wacky rhymed couplets.
Olde Towne East Holiday Hooplah
December 14 at First Congregational Church
Meet the neighbors at the Olde Towne East Neighborhood Association’s annual potluck gathering on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. Come for dinner and wine and bring appetizers, salads or desserts to share, plus enjoy an evening of live music from Gayla Smith.
Wrap It Up Saturday
December 17 in the Short North
For the final shopping weekend before Christmas, head to the Short North Arts District to find one-of-a-kind gift items for everyone on your list—and enjoy holiday performers and complimentary gift wrapping at select retailers and nonprofit-sponsored locations throughout the district.