Friday, November 29, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
November 29, 2024

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Sponsored by Columbus Recreation and Parks Department ☃️
Celebrate the season at WinterFest Columbus! Join us at Bicentennial Park on December 7 for a cozy winter escape filled with live music, craft brews, festive cocktails, and top-notch food trucks. Free admission, family-friendly, and outdoor winter fun for all! Click here for more info!

Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

I hope you all had a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving! I thought we’d kick off this holiday weekend with the perfect place to have a little holiday fun. Land-Grant’s Wintergarden is full of winter activities. Relax in an igloo, enjoy a beer and watch the game, or challenge your friends to a good, old-fashioned bumper car brawl.

👏 When Columbus Stores Are Opening for Black Friday 2024
Heading out to do some shopping this morning? Here’s when you can expect various stores around the city to open.

🛍️ Where To Watch The OSU VS. ❌ichigan Game
O-H! The biggest game of the season kicks off tomorrow at 12 p.m. If you weren’t lucky enough to snag tickets to attend the game at the stadium, don’t worry. There are plenty of places around town where you can join your fellow Buckeyes to watch the game!

🎅 Lazarus’ Santaland Was The Most Magical Christmas Destination In Columbus
For many years, there was nothing quite like Lazarus at Christmas. From their window displays to the iconic Santaland, it was truly the most magical place to be this time of year.

Headlines 📰 

✅ Six Ohio cities were named on a list by U.S. News & World Report of the best places to live in America in 2025, including our fair city! (NBC4)

😥 Former Buckeye J.K. Dobbins just can't seem to catch a break when it comes to staying healthy. The running back, who plays for the Los Angeles Chargers, has suffered a sprained MCL. (Sports Illustrated)

🦍 The Columbus Zoo has come a long way since opening in 1927 with a handful of animals. From Colo, the first gorilla born in captivity, to cutting-edge exhibits like Heart of Africa, it’s been nearly a century of unforgettable milestones. (Columbus Zoo)

☁️ Weather: 33 and mostly cloudy

Sponsored by the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio ✍️
Dive into the vibrant world of Barbara Shermund, the pioneering feminist cartoonist behind iconic New Yorker characters! Join us for Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins, showcasing over 100 original pieces from September 21 to December 29, 2024. Don’t miss this celebration of art and empowerment. For more info, or to plan your visit, head over to decartsohio.org.

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🏈 Have the best weekend, Columbus! O-H!

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- Chelsea