Saturday, November 25, 2023

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Chelsea Wiley
November 25, 2023

Sponsored by Columbus Recreation and Parks
WinterFest Columbus, presented by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, is a free annual celebration of the winter season in downtown Columbus. This free event features local seasonal craft beer and cocktails, live music, some of Columbus’ best food trucks, and lots of outdoor winter fun! For more info, please visit winterfestcolumbus.com.

Hello Saturday! Chelsea here.

Welcome to our first 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 happening 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.

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. 👍

Headlines 📰 

🌽 Ohio food banks have had record-breaking stats but the state is at risk of losing federal funding that helps residents get essential needs. (Ohio Capital Journal)

🏡 This 3.3 million dollar French Chateau-style manor in Cincinnati is the definition of a dream home. (NBC4)

🏈 Coach Day and the Buckeyes aren’t getting lost in the chaos that ❌ichigan has created this year. They’re focused and ready to take on the Wolverines today at noon. (WOSU)

Columbus Navigator presents: 12 Days Of Giveaways
It’s Day 2 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 Promowest. The prize includes a pair of tickets to see Doc Robinson on December 8th. When you click the link above, you’ll be asked for a password. Today’s Password Is: JINGLE

☀️ Weather: 43 and sunny

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. 🎄

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- Chelsea