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Through January 1, 2012
Fantasy of Lights - Sun.-Thurs. 5:30-9:30 pm; Fri. & Sat. 5:30-10:30 pm
A drive-through Christmas light extravaganza featuring a display of over one million lights, Santa’s House & Gift Shop, free cookies and hot chocolate and
optional pictures with Santa.
Light Display: Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds, 2911 S. Old State Rd., Delaware
Santa's House: Cross Creek Camping Resort, 3190 South Old State Rd., Delaware
Info: 740-369-2900 / www.alumcreek.com/fol/
Through January 1, 2012
Wildlights
Sun-Thurs. 5:00-9:00 pm; Fri & Sat. 5:00-10:00 pm (Closed Dec. 24, 25)
Turn up the wattage on your holiday season with Wildlights at the Zoo. We’ve decked the halls, trees, bushes, everything but the animals with all new eco-friendly LED lights to bring you the brightest Wildlights display ever! Central Ohio’s favorite family holiday tradition will celebrate its 22nd year and offer more holiday fun than ever before!
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell
Info: 1-800-MONKEYS / www.columbuszoo.org
Through January 18
Exhibit: "Drawing with Laughter"
Caricatures and cartooning will bring joy and smiles to even the dourest Grinch. The warmth of this exhibit will bring expressive delight to the Arts Castle during the gray days of winter. Come laugh with The Arts Castle!
Delaware County Cultural Arts Center (The Arts Castle), 190 W. Winter St., Delaware
Info: 740-369-2787 / www.artscastle.org
December 1
Powell Night Out - First Thursday - 5:00-8:00 pm
Experience an evening in downtown Powell with entertainment for the whole family, delicious dining options, undeniably unique shops and gift galleries. Shop Powell late!
Info: www.visitpowell.com
December 2
First Friday - 6:00-9:00 pm
Holiday tree lighting and other holiday activities.
Historic Downtown Delaware
Info: 740-362-6050 / www.mainstreetdelaware.org
December 2, 9, 16
Evening Program at Perkins Observatory - 8:00 pm
Program content varies based on sky conditions. A program may include a planetarium-style show (on a flat screen), tours of the Observatory, and/or observing with the 32-inch Schottland Telescope and other telescopes, weather permitting.
3199 Columbus Pike (Rt. 23 S.), Delaware
Tickets: 740 363 1257 / www.perkins-observatory.org
December 3
Andrews House Christmas Cupboard - 9:00 am-3:00 pm
This event offers handmade cookies for sale, a silent auction, a raffle and a small stained glass shop where you can purchase Christmas gifts.
Andrews House, 39 W. Winter St., Delaware
Info: 740-369-4520
December 3
Holidays in Powell - Noon-5:30 pm (Tree lighting at 5:30 pm)
A childhood tradition in Powell, Ohio! No christmas season event would be complete without a visit from Santa and Mrs. Clause, accompanied by elves to hear children's holiday wishes and take pictures with them. Enjoy the tree lighting ceremony and activities which include stories, face painting, candy canes, temporary tattoos, child safety ID kits, make-your-own Christmas tree ornaments, card, gift bag, bookmark, button station and more!
Downtown Powell, Village Green Park, & Municipal Building
47 Hall St., Powell
Info: 614-396-3336 / www.visitpowell.com
December 3
The Christmas Tour of Homes - 2:00-7:00 pm
An annual walking tour that features historic homes all decked out in holiday cheer! Tickets go on sale on-line and at Beehive Books, 25 N. Sandusky St., on Nov. 1.
Starts at The Women's City Club, 135 N. Franklin St., Delaware
Info: 614-406-0020 / www.wccdelaware.org
December 3
Women's City Club Festival of Trees - 3:00-7:00 pm
Decorated Christmas trees will be on display and available for silent auction.
Info: www.wccdelaware.org
December 3
Christmas on the Square Celebration - 4:00-7:00 pm
Sunbury Square
Info: 740-965-2860 / www.sunburybigwalnutchamber.com
December 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23
Santa House - Friday 6:00-8:00 pm; Saturday 1:00-3:00 pm
Historic Downtown Delaware
Info: 740-362-6050 / www.mainstreetdelaware.org
December 4
OWU's Department of Music presents "Civil War Reflections"
A multi-media choral presentation conceived and directed by Jason Hiester, assistant professor of music, featuring Ohio Wesleyan's Choral Art Society, Chamber Choir, Women's Ensemble and Men's Ensemble, and Columbus Dance Theatre, as well as projected images, dramatic readings, poetry, historic speeches, dance, and heart-wrenching letters from battle-worn soldiers.
OWU's Gray Chapel in University Hall
61 S. Sandusky St., Delaware
Info: 740-368-3700 / http://events.owu.edu
December 5
Ron Hudler Memorial Christmas Tree Lighting - 5:30 pm
The public is invited to this Christmas tree lighting ceremony, which will include music and refreshments. The tree was donated in memory of Ron Hudler, OWU Class of 1956.
Ohio Wesleyan University (Lawn on the east side of S. Sandusky St. near the Park Ave. intersection)
Info: 740-203-6909 / 740-368-2000
December 8
New Vistas in Astronomy - 8:00 pm - "A Most Agreeable Spectacle: Transits of Venus" by Richard Pogge
This mini-course in astronomy will allow you to learn about the latest discoveries by astronomers and, on a clear night, to observe a variety of celestial objects with the 32-inch Schottland reflecting telescope. This lecture series is geared toward a more adult audience.
Perkins Observatory
3199 Columbus Pike (Rt. 23 S.), Delaware
Tickets: 740-363-1257 / www.perkins-observatory.org
December 11
Central Ohio Symphony Holiday Concerts - 2:00 & 4:30 pm
Two identical concerts filled with holiday spirit, music and special guests! The concert will include a performance by the Symphony’s Young Strings ensemble, featuring the best youth string performers in the county. Make this concert part of your holiday celebration this season.
Ohio Wesleyan University's Gray Chapel in University Hall
61 S. Sandusky St., Delaware
Tickets - 740-362-1799 / 1-888-999-2676 / www.centralohiosymphony.org
December 18
Delaware Community Chorus - "Songs of December" - 3:00 pm & 5:00 pm
This program will highlight music from the many special occasions which occur during the month from Advent, Hanukkah, Las Posada, and Christmas.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 45 W. Winter St., Delaware
Info: http://delawarechorus.org
December 22
Annual Model Train & Railroad Christmas Show - 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Open house will include six live train layouts, a ride in an authentic passenger car, a railroad conductor hat and optional picture with Santa Clause for the kids. This is your chance to see one of the finest vintage Lionel Train collection layouts in action!
The Columbus-Cleveland-Northern Railroad Building
Southeast corner of E. Central Ave. (Rt. 37) and Potter St., Delaware
December 28
Christmas with the Critters - 1:00-4:00 pm
Bring your friends, family and neighbors out to experience this fun-filled afternoon! Come for the face-to-face animal encounters with Ohio Wildlife Center's wild animal ambassadors. There will be games and crafts for the kids, music and snacks. Learn about how Ohio's native "critters" deal with winter weather. Admission is free with a donation of supplies from the OWC's Wish List, including dry and wet dog and cat food, tissues, toilet paper, and dish soap.
Ohio Wildlife Center
6131 Cook Rd., Powell
Info: 614-734-9453 / www.ohiowildlifecenter.org
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