If you shop online as much as I do, your delivery people and mail carrier earn their paychecks. As an extra thank you during the holidays, consider small gifts for mail carriers and delivery drivers. Nearly every day, one or more of the trucks drives down my driveway to bring a package or a … [Read more...] about Gifts for mail carriers and delivery drivers
Santa Claus is coming to Dublin Scioto High School on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 9 am - 3 pm. Dublin Scioto High School PTO hosts the popular Annual Santa Breakfast and Craft Fair extravaganza to raise funds for its many initiatives including after prom, academic recognitions and … [Read more...] about Santa at Scioto for Breakfast and Craft Fair at Dublin Scioto High School
Head to Plain City for some old-time holiday spirit with Christmas Under the Clock and Route 42 Holiday Hop on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Lights at Pastime Park Beginning November 18, 2024 - January 5, 2025 The free drive-through display features thousands of Christmas lights along with … [Read more...] about Lights at Pastime Park and Christmas in Plain City
Sunbury is located in Delaware County, just Northeast of Columbus. Check out some of the fun going on in Sunbury through the year! Sunbury Christmas on the Square Join the Sunbury/Big Walnut Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate Christmas on the Square 2024 on Saturday, December 7 from 4-8 … [Read more...] about Sunbury Christmas on the Square with parade, tree lighting, Santa, and more
Davis-Shai House, located in Heath, Ohio, is a cultural arts, event, & banquet center operated by the Heath Community Arts Council. The beautiful 1861 Gothic Revival home provides the perfect backdrop for a festive holiday event. Davis-Shai House Making Spirits Bright Christmas Open … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Wonder of Christmas Open House at Davis-Shai House
Mark your calendars for a holiday tradition that Clinton Township residents look forward to every year: the annual Santa Parade! On Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 9:30 a.m., Santa, his elves, fire trucks, and police cruisers will be making festive rounds across the township, spreading holiday … [Read more...] about Santa Parade in Clinton Township Spreads Holiday Cheer!
What do you do on the Friday after Thanksgiving? Do you get up early (or stay up late) for Black Friday shopping, or do you avoid stores like the plague? My only attempt at Black Friday shopping many years ago resulted in me skipping the attempt at shopping and spending the day at BW3's. I'll … [Read more...] about Black Friday deals and Small Business Saturday in Columbus
The holiday season has arrived and one of the main features of Christmas is the Christmas Tree! Whether you decorate yours the day before Thanksgiving, or on December 24, here's a list of Christmas Tree Farms and lots in Columbus and the surrounding areas. Make a day of it of it at one … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Farms and Lots in Columbus
Thanksgiving can be stressful. Not everyone wants to (or can) spend hours in the kitchen making Thanksgiving. If you're looking to dine out for Thanksgiving (or carry out), the following restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day around Columbus in 2024. There are also many options for heat and … [Read more...] about Restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Columbus (and to-go options)
Cheryl's Cookies are a favorite in Columbus, and their treats are always a hit on a holiday cookie tray or as a gift! This year, the big guy is coming to Cheryl's Cookies for holiday photos with Santa on December 7, 2024! Visit the Westerville Flagship Store on December 7, 2024 from 10 am … [Read more...] about Cheryl’s Cookies Holiday Photos with Santa
Target has brought back its popular Thanksgiving meal package, this time with an extra treat for those watching their holiday budgets. Cheap Thanksgiving Meal from Target Priced at just $20, the meal is designed to feed a family of four and includes turkey, stuffing, and five classic side … [Read more...] about Affordable Thanksgiving Meal from Target is Back: $20 to Feed Four This Year
Head to Newark on the day after Thanksgiving for the Annual Lighting of the Licking County Courthouse on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 6pm. The beautiful Licking County Courthouse looks AMAZING all lit up, and courthouse square is filled with larger than life Christmas displays. Enjoy … [Read more...] about Annual Lighting of The Licking County Courthouse
Experience Clintonville is hosting its largest holiday shopping event with HolidayVille on Sunday, December 8, 2024. This annual event features neighborhood merchants participating with specials and promotions for a neighborhood party that'll help you shop your Christmas list and get in the … [Read more...] about Shop and celebrate local at HolidayVille in Clintonville
Drexel Theatre celebrates the season with the Holiday Film Series. Grab the family or friends for some cheap holiday fun at the Drexel for Elf! ELF (pg) Join Drexel for the Elf Hot Cocoa and PJ Party. Wear your PJ's, bring your blankets! The Hot Cocoa Bar will start 30 minutes before the … [Read more...] about Holiday Film Series at Drexel: Elf
If you grew up in Columbus, you probably remember visiting Santa at The Lazarus Building. He's coming back in 2024 as one of the most anticipated events for Christmas in Downtown Columbus! Santa at the Lazarus Building The free Santa Extravaganza at Lazarus is Saturday, December 7, 2024 … [Read more...] about Santa at The Lazarus Building in Downtown Columbus
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