5 Great Things to Do Around Columbus During the Holidays

The holidays are a here and there is a lot to do.  Decorate the house, prepare for the big family get together, and of course...shop for the perfect gifts to give others.  But what about taking some time to immerse your family in the holiday spirit and enjoy some seasonal activities?  Here are some free or low cost fun things to do around town.  

Happy Holidays!

Downtown Columbus Grand Illumination Lighting Festivities in Bicentennial Park

Friday December 2nd, 2016

5:00pm to 7:00pm

https://www.sciotomile.com/events-calendar/grand-illumination/

 A Seussified Christmas Carol at Columbus Performing Arts Center

December 2nd - 11th, 2016

https://www.catcoistheatre.org/

Wildlights at Columbus Zoo

Now - January 2nd, 2017

https://ww.columbuszoo.org/home

Columbus Commons Holiday Lights

Now - January 2nd, 2017

From dusk until 11:00pm

https://www.columbusddc.com/about/DowntownColumbus/HolidayLights/

Merry & Bright: Holidays at Franklin Park Conservatory

Now –January 1, 2017 10am–5pm
 Open until 9pm on December 7, 14–23, 26–31

https://fpconservatory.org/The-Experience/Exhibitions/Current/Merry-Bright

These are just five of many great things to do around our city this time of year.  What are your favorite things to see or do during the holidays?  Please email your ideas to me so I can share them with everyone.