Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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Chelsea Wiley
November 15, 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 Wednesday! Chelsea here.

This time next week, we’ll all be gearing up for one of the biggest eating days of the year. My husband and I have the pleasure of attending a few different Thanksgiving celebrations in one day, which is so lovely to see all of our family, but it can be a day full of, well, feeling full. I used to think that it was completely wild to wake up before Thanksgiving and participate in a 5K, but I have to say, I get it now. Participating in a Thanksgiving race is such a great way to kick off the day, especially if you can get your whole family in on it! Happy Turkey Trotting, folks!

Navigator Feature Story: Earn Your Turkey: Thanksgiving Races Around Columbus 🏃‍♀️

Navigator Originals ✏️

6 Hallmark-Inspired Holiday Dates Around Columbus ❤️
Tis the season for cheesy, holiday-themed romantic comedies, am I right? I don’t know what happened to me but once I got married and into my 30s, I started really appreciating the cheese factor of Hallmark-style holiday movies. If you want to bring a little bit of that magic into your own relationship, we’ve got some suggestions.

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. 🎄

Headlines 📰 

Keep the students of Tuscarawas Valley in your thoughts today. The band was on a trip to Columbus when they were involved in a fatal crash on I-70 that left 18 injured and 6 people dead, including three students. (WOSU)

Have you ever wondered how Columbus ranks compared to other large cities when it comes to the cost of living? It’s not so bad, even if it feels expensive to us! (Axios)

There’s a chance that the NHL Winter Classic could be held here in Columbus. NHL reps visited Ohio Stadium over the weekend for a site survey, but that doesn’t mean that we’ll see a Winter Classic here immediately. (Dispatch)

Weather: 65 and sunny

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.

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Today's Photo 🤳

🌸 Holden Arboretum, pictured above, is such a gem. If you’ve never been, I can’t recommend it enough.

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- Chelsea