Saturday, December 9, 2023

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Chelsea Wiley
December 09, 2023

Sponsored by Easton
All things holiday will take over Easton Town Center soon. The festivities will kick off on November 17 with the Grand Illumination with live music, fun for the family, costumed characters, and more bringing holiday cheer! No matter where you are, take your eyes to the sky around 7 p.m. and watch as over two million lights simultaneously illuminate Easton for the season. For more info, or to learn about all of the holiday festivities, visit eastontowncenter.com. 🎄

Hello Saturday! Chelsea here.

We did it, friends! We made it to Saturday. It’s a big day here in Columbus. From the MLS Cup finals to winter nature hikes, you’ll have a ton of options when making your plans. But if you’re looking for an awesomely unique thing to do this weekend, our intern Campbell suggests checking out Dickens of a Christmas at Ohio Village. It’s a fun historical take on the holiday season, complete with vendors, activities, food, and more. Have a great weekend, Columbus!

Holiday Happenings 🎄

📆 The Best Things To Do In Columbus This Weekend
A lot is going on around Columbus this weekend, so don’t stress if you haven’t quite figured out your plans yet. Just have fun and stay safe!

☃️ The Best Things To Do This December In Columbus
There’s some awesome stuff happening in the city this month and if you get started now, you might just find time for all of it!

🌟 Franklin Park Conservatory Will Turn Is 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 happening during Conservatory Aglow this year, including an ice skating rink!

🚂 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.

Sponsored by Franklin Park Conservatory
Join Franklin Park Conservatory for Conservatory Aglow. From November 18 through January 7, the gardens and interior biomes transform into a wonderland of lights and experiences. Explore captivating new displays, including mesmerizing lights synchronized with holiday melodies, immersive light installations, outdoor illuminated games, a lively dance celebration, and a retreat to festive igloos for an assortment of tabletop games. For more info, please visit fpconservatory.org. 🌟

Headlines 📰 

😬 Columbus is the top market in the U.S. for institutional landlords, aka investors who own at least 500 single-family homes in their portfolios, a new report shows. (NBC4)

🚌 Court documents have revealed that Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther spoke with a judge in an attempt to pressure her into shutting down the Greyhound Barons Bus Terminal. (ABC6)

⚽️ Gov. Mike DeWine announced that today, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, will be recognized as “Columbus Crew Day” in Ohio. This recognition is because the Crew takes on the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) for the Major League Soccer Cup title.

☀️ Weather: 62 with a chance of rain

Sponsored by the Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus Museum of Art’s annual holiday tradition is back! Think Outside the Brick: The Creative Art of Lego® is on view now! Experience an extraordinary model of Columbus reimagined with familiar landmarks and enchanting new additions that will spark your imagination. Plan your visit today at columbusmuseum.org. 👍

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