Saturday, December 2, 2023

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Sara Moore
December 02, 2023

Sponsored by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
The yuletide season comes alive as we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Wildlights! This holiday event features millions of LED lights, animated musical light shows, and other holiday festivities that can only be found at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Admission to Wildlights is included with your Zoo admission or with your Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Membership. For more info, please visit columbuszoo.org/wildlights. 🎄

Hello Saturday! Chelsea here.

Welcome to our second-holiday newsletter of the season. Each Saturday, from now through December 16, we’ll be here bright and early on Saturday morning to share with you all of the holiday happenings, some news you missed over the week, and, for the first two Saturdays, opportunities to enter into 12 Days of Giveaways. Let’s have a great weekend, folks!

Holiday Happenings 🎄

🐻‍❄️ Wildlights At The Columbus Zoo And Aquarium Returns For A Spectacular Season
Polar bears, Reindeer, Holiday Lights, and Santa Claus? Does it get any better than the Wildlights?

🌟 Franklin Park Conservatory Will Turn Into An Illuminated Winter Wonderland For Conservatory Aglow
Conservatory Aglow is one of the best ways to celebrate the holidays in town. They have all kinds of special events during Conservatory Aglow this year, including an ice skating rink that opens next weekend!

🚂 The Holiday Train At The Main Library Has A Castle, A Massive Waterfall, And A Huge Cathedral
Be sure to stop by the Main Library to admire the Holiday Train. It’s a time-honored tradition here in Columbus for good reason.

⛄️ WinterFest Will Return This December With Live Music, Food Trucks, And More
Mark your calendars! WinterFest is back with great beer, live music, and impeccable vibes.

🌟These 6 Magical towns will help get you in the holiday spirit Be sure to check out these six unique holiday experiences this December!

⛄️The Metro Parks Winter Hike Series Returns Hike 7 parks and earn your Metro Parks Winter Hike Patch!

Sponsored by the Columbus Children’s Theatre
The fantastic cast from CCT is kicking off your holiday season with Mr. Scrooge: The Musical! This hour-long musical is perfect for fans of all ages and features the timeless characters we all know and love! Performances are happening now and will run through December 23rd!

Columbus Navigator presents: 12 Days Of Giveaways
It’s Day 8 of our holiday giveaway, friends. If you’d like a chance to win, click the link above and follow the instructions! Today's giveaway is brought to you by the Columbus Children’s Theatre. The prize includes a family-four pack of tickets to see Mr. Scrooge: The Musical. When you click the link above, you’ll be asked for a password. Today’s Password Is: WONDERLAND

☀️ Weather: 48 and cloudy

Sponsored by Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights
Experience the magic of the season at Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights! Drive through a dazzling wonderland of holiday cheer with millions of twinkling lights, enchanting displays, and festive tunes. Create lasting memories with family and friends as you immerse yourself in the joy of the holidays. For more info, or to purchase your tickets, please click here

Coming Up 📆

12/2 WinterFest 

12/2: Pentatonix 

12/2 - 12/3: Dickens of a Christmas 

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- Chelsea