12 free. Join us at our new location and get started on that holiday shopping! This large show will feature artists and crafters selling their original handmade items. Full concession stand on site. www.avantgardeshows.com. DEC. 2 – WMRN Peanut Push, Center St., Marion. Watch people actually push a peanut across the street with their nose. A king and queen are crowned based on how much money they raise for the Junior Service Guild Christmas Clearinghouse. 740-383-1131 or www.wmrn.com. DEC. 2 – Pickerington Community Chorus: “Home for the Holidays” Christmas Concert, Pickerington Church of the Nazarene, 11775 Pickerington Rd. NW, Pickerington, 3 p.m. $10, Srs./C. $8. www.pickeringtoncommunitychorus.com. DEC. 2, 9 – Christmas Candlelighting, Roscoe Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, 6–8 p.m. Share in the evening’s tradition of lighting the Christmas tree and your own candle as everyone softly sings “Silent Night.” Candlelit guided tour of the Village at 7 p.m. 800-877-1830 or www.roscoevillage.com. DEC. 3 – Annual Delaware Christmas Parade, begins at 3 p.m. This year’s theme is “Delaware: Your Home for the Holidays.” www.mainstreetdelaware.com/parade.html.
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DEC. 5–JAN. 2, 2018 – State Auto’s Christmas Corner, 518 E. Broad St., Columbus. Free. Historic life-sized Nativity display. Choirs Fri. and Sat. evenings until Christmas. Lighting times: Mon.–Thur. 6–8 a.m., 5–11:30 p.m., Fri. and Sat until 12:30 a.m.; Christmas Eve 3 p.m. till 8 a.m. Christmas Day. christmas@stateauto.com or https://www.stateauto.com/Christmas. DEC. 8–10 – Classic Christmas Movie Weekend: The Santa Clause, Marion Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., Marion, Fri./Sun. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 and 7:30 p.m. $4 all ages, $2 for PCAA members. 740-383-2101 or www.marionpalace.org. DEC. 8–10, 15–17 – Dickens of a Christmas, Ohio Village, 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, Fri./Sat. 5:30–9 p.m., Sun. 12–5 p.m. $7, C. (6–12) $4, under 6 free. Capture the spirit of holidays past. Charles Dickens’s festive and enduring vision comes to life through jolly carols, decorations, and traditions inspired by his colorful tales. 800-686-1541 or www.ohiohistory.org. DEC. 9 – Annual Holiday Cookie Walk, Fairfield County Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Dr., Lancaster, 1–4 p.m. 740-407-2794. DEC. 9 – Care Train Benefit Concert, Marysville H.S. Auditorium, 800 Amrine Mill Rd., Marysville, 7:30 p.m. 937-738-7946 or www.caretrain.org. DEC. 1–JAN. 1, 2018 – Dickens Victorian Village, downtown Cambridge. Stroll the streets to view scenes depicting life in 1850s England, featuring life-sized, handmade mannequins wearing real vintage clothing. 800-933-5480 or www.dickensvictorianvillage.com. DEC. 1–JAN. 1, 2018 – Holiday Light Show, Guernsey County Courthouse, Cambridge, 5:30–9 p.m. nightly. Four different light and music shows performed each evening. 800-933-5480 or www.dickensvictorianvillage.com. DEC. 2 – Ohio Valley Symphony: “The Christmas Show,” Ariel Theatre, 426 Second Ave., Gallipolis, 7:30 p.m. $24, Srs. $22, Stds. $12. 740-446-ARTS or www.arieltheatre.org.
DEC. 1–11 – Holidays at Adena, Adena Mansion and Gardens, 847 Adena Rd., Chillicothe, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 800-319-7248 or www.adenamansion.com. DEC. 1–18 – Santa Train, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Nelsonville Depot, 33 W. Canal St., Nelsonville, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. 740-249-1452 or www.hvsry.org/trainlist.
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DEC. 2 – Cookies with Santa, Deerassic Park Education Ctr., 14250 Cadiz Rd., Cambridge, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 740-435-3335 or http://deerassic.com.
WEST VIRGINIA
DEC. 31 – New Year’s Eve Popcorn Pop-n-Drop, downtown Marion. Watch as the lighted popcorn ball drops at the stroke of midnight with fireworks! 740-802-7329 or www.downtownmarion.com.
DEC. 9 – Merry TubaChristmas, Ariel Theatre, 426 Second Ave., Gallipolis, 2 p.m. Free. 740-446-ARTS or www.arieltheatre.org. DEC. 3 – National Road/Zane Grey Museum Open House, 8850 E. Pike, Norwich, 1–4 p.m. Enjoy holiday decorations and music, spinning demonstrations, make-and-take crafts, and Christmas treats. 740-872-3143 or www.ohiohistory.org. DEC. 9 – Sardis Elf Academy in Winter Wonderland, Sardis Community Ctr., 37184 Mound St., Sardis. Free event for kids. Crafts, games, and treats. www.facebook.com/sardisohcc/. DEC. 21 – Solstice Watch, Sacra Via Park (between Second and Third Streets), Marietta, 4 p.m. Free. Weather permitting, between 4 and 4:30 p.m., we will view the sun setting on the western Muskingum Valley bluff in near perfect alignment with Sacra Via. http://mariettacastle.org.
DEC. 2–3, 9–10, 15–17, 21, 29 – Ornament Blow, 11925 Kemper Springs Dr., Forest Park, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. $35. Professional glassblowers teach you how to blow your own ornament from hot molten glass. 513-751-3292 or www. neusoleglassworks.com.
DEC. 2 – An Evening of Lights at Charleston Falls, 2535 Ross Rd., Tipp City, 6–9 p.m. Free. Stroll down the luminary trail that leads to the 37-foot lighted falls. Visit with Santa and his helpers. Please bring a canned good to be donated to a local food pantry. 937-335-6273 or www.miamicountyparks.com. DEC. 2 – Lebanon Horse-Drawn Carriage and Christmas Festival, downtown Lebanon, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Carriage parade at 1 p.m., candlelit parade at 7 p.m., with over 100 decorated carriages pulled by minis, Clydesdales, Percherons, and more. Enjoy shopping, entertainment, food, and crafts between the parades. 513-932-1100 or www.lebanonchamber.org.
DEC. 1–31 – Christmas Fantasy Light Show, Krodel Park, Point Pleasant. 304-675-3844.
DEC. 1–JAN. 1 – Oglebay Winter Festival of Lights, Oglebay Resort and Conference Ctr., 465 Lodge Dr., Wheeling, Sun.– Thur. until 10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. until 11 p.m. World-famous light show covering 6 miles and featuring larger-than-life displays. Per car donation is requested and is valid for the entire festival season. Trolley tours offered. 877-436-1797 or www.oglebay-resort.com/festival.html.
DEC. 17 – Lancaster Community Band Holiday Concert, Sixth Avenue Methodist Church, 1004 W. Sixth Ave., Lancaster, 2 p.m. Free. A variety of holiday music both old and new. 740-756-4430.
DEC. 1–JAN. 3, 2018 – Christmas at the EnterTRAINment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester. Take a “Journey to the North Pole” where you’ll meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. 877-898-4656.
DEC. 1–31 – Holiday in the Park, City Park and Southwood Park, Parkersburg, 6–9 p.m. A holiday light drive-through display. 304-480-2655.
DEC. 16–17 – Scott Antique Markets, Ohio Expo Ctrs., 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, Sat. 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission, $5 parking. www.scottantiquemarket.com.
DEC. 31 – New Year’s Gospel Sing, Harvest Christian Fellowship, 6060 Glenn Hwy., Cambridge. Free will offering, free parking. 740704-1487 (Tim Thomas) or www.gospeljubilee.org.
DEC. 2 – Downtown Piqua Holiday Parade, 300 and 400 blocks of N. Main St., Piqua, 2–3 p.m. www.mainstreetpiqua.com.
DEC. 1–JAN. 1, 2018 – Holiday Lights on the Hill, 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Rd., St. Rte. 128, Hamilton, Mon.–Thur. 6–9 p.m., $20 per car; Fri.–Sun. 6–10 p.m., $25 per car. 513-868-1234 or http://pyramidhill.org/holiday-lights.
DEC. 10 – It’s a Wonderful Wurlitzer Holiday Sing-a-Long, Marion Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., Marion, 3 p.m. Free. This annual event kicks off with a special showing of a favorite holiday movie. After the short film, organists will play a selection of favorite holiday tunes on the theatre’s Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. 740-383-2101 or www.marionpalace.org.
DEC. 2 – Logan Santa Parade, Main St., Logan, beginning at 2 p.m. Watch for Santa at the end of the parade, and visit with him afterward in Worthington Park. 740-385-6836 or www. logan200.com.
DEC. 1 – Christmas on the Green, downtown Piqua, 5–8 p.m. Free. Community caroling, horse-drawn carriage rides, children’s activities, and live entertainment. 937-773-9355 or www.mainstreetpiqua.com.
DEC. 1–31 – Light Up Middletown, Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave., Middletown, 6–10 p.m. daily. A drive-through fantasy light display! See Santa and Mrs. Claus every Fri. and Sat., 7–9 p.m., through Dec. 23. Balloon Glow on Dec. 11, 7–7:30 p.m. www.lightupmiddletown.org.
DEC. 9 – Care Train of Union County Live Auction, McAuliffe’s Ace Hardware, 1299 W. Fifth St., Marysville, 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. 937-738-7946 or www.caretrain.org.
DEC. 9–10 – Christmas on the Corner, Monroe Historical Society Museum, 10 E. Elm St., Monroe, 5–8 p.m. Live music, vintage decorations, period exhibit, unique gift ideas, and more. 513-539-2270 or http://monroeohhistoricalsociety.org. DEC. 9–10 – Dayton Christkindlmarkt, 1400 E. Fifth St., Dayton, Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 12–4 p.m. Celebrate the centuries-old Christmas market tradition that originated in Germany. 937-223-9013 or www.daytongermanclub.org. DEC. 21 – Lighting of the Serpent, Serpent Mound, 3850 St. Rte. 73, Peebles, 4–10 p.m. Celebrate the winter solstice by helping light more than 1,000 luminary candles surrounding the serpent effigy. Bring a taper candle and a flashlight. Free hot drinks and seasonal goodies. 937-205-0094 or www. serpentmound.org.
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