Winter Wonderland at Creekside Park : November 13, 2009 - January 04, 2010
Admission: FREE. Delight in the magic of the holiday season as you step into Winter Wonderland at Creekside Park, offering breathtaking displays and festive decorations set against a backdrop inspired by Mother Nature. This beautiful five-acre park is the centerpiece of historic Olde Gahanna. Best known for its lovely waterfall, the park invites visitors to stroll the walkways and enjoy the scenic vistas of the meandering Big Walnut Creek. Don't worry about staying warm, there are plenty of waterfront eateries and cozy restaurants within walking distance offering goodies guaranteed to chase the chill away!
Hours: All day
Location: Creekside Park & Plaza, 123 Mill St., Gahanna
Contact Phone #: (614) 418-9114
http://www.visitgahanna.com

Fantasy of Lights : November 20, 2009 - December 30, 2009
Admission: $10-15. This annual two-mile, drive through extravaganza features 125 light displays, including many with animation. Visitors may begin their tour at the Alum Creek Marina, which has been transformed into a holiday gift shop for the season. Santa will be on hand until Dec. 24 to take holiday gift requests and pose for pictures with youngsters.
Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Location: Alum Creek State Park Marina, 3615 S. Old State Rd., Delaware
Contact Phone #: (740) 369-2900
http://www.ohiostateparks.org

Bear's Mill Christmas Preview : November 21, 2009 - November 22, 2009
Support historic Bear's Mill while completing your holiday shopping. A perfect time to see all the new luxuries for gift giving or decorating, whether it be the art on display or the new offerings in the gourmet department. Surprise discounts abound this weekend!
Hours: 11 am to 5 pm
Location: 6450 Arcanum-Bearsmill Road Greenville
Contact Phone #: (937) 548-5112
http://www.bearsmill.com

Cut Your Own Christmas Trees : November 21, 2009 - December 25, 2009
Celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas with a family tradition of riding through the fields on a horse-drawn wagon to choose and cut your family's Christmas tree. Beginning Thanksgiving weekend, ride horse-drawn wagons or the Pine Tree Express cabooses to the fields to cut your own tree (weekends only, beginning Thanksgiving Weekend - call for specific dates.) Or precut trees also are available in our Tree Barn. This is also a comfortable place for you to warm up, and enjoy a light lunch of hot sandwiches, hot dogs, chips and a hot cocoa or coffee, as well as our homemade brownies and cookies! Or, if you prefer, enjoy a relaxing lunch in The Granary, Pine Tree's gourmet lunch restaurant.
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm
Location: Pine Tree Barn
Contact Phone #: (330) 264-1014
http://www.PineTreeBarn.com

Rock and Raise Funds at the Rusty Ball : November 21, 2009
Rock and raise funds for Granny's Garden School and dozens of other local nonprofits. The Rusty Griswolds, a Cincinnati band, are throwing The Rusty Ball. Gather your friends for a night of dancing to the Griswolds specialty-- the hits of the 80s! Tickets for this one-of-a-kind event are $50 each when purchased in advance; ($75 VIP tickets) include a pre-bash party. $30 or more of each ticket is donated to the nonprofit you choose. Granny's Garden School hopes to raise $2,000 via The Rusty Ball to fund our teacher training camp. Visit the Granny website: http://www.grannysgardenschool.com/ and click on the Rusty Ball icon for more information about the event, and how to order tickets. Enter our drawing for two tickets to The Rusty Ball plus a night for two at The Millennium Hotel! To enter the drawing, send an email to schoolgarden@fuse.net with The Rusty Ballâ in the subject line. One lucky winner will be announced Nov. 15 on Granny's Web site.
Hours: 8 pm to 12 midnight
Location: Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm Street, Cincinnati
Contact Phone #: (513) 324-2873
Expected Attendance: 50
http://www.grannysgardenschool.com

Christmas at EnterTRAINment Junction : November 21, 2009 - January 02, 2010
Featuring the FREE holiday train displays, lights and decorations, holiday music, FREE Christmas train layouts, a re-telling of Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol and a memorable journey to the North Pole to see Santa and his workshop. The best part -- it's all inside! This includes the world's largest indoor model train display, interactive kids; play area, American Railroading Museum, Expo Center with free holiday train displays and the new hobby shop. The Christmas Journey holiday themed walk-through experience runs 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and noon-6 p.m. Sundays. Pricing FREE. Parking FREE. Expo Center Holiday Trains FREE. New Junction Hobbies store FREE. Kids under 3 FREE. Train Journey, adults $12.95, kids $9.95. Both Christmas Journey Walk-Throughs $10. Save $5 with purchase of Combination Ticket.
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; Noon-6 p.m. Sun.
Location: 7379 Squire Court, West Chester
Contact Phone #: (513) 898-8000
http://www.entertrainmentjunction.com

Holidays at the Conservatory : November 27, 2009 - January 03, 2010
Open Monday, Dec. 28 and New Year's Day 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $7.50. Seniors and students $6. Children $4. Children under 2, free. Nearly 100 poinsettia varieties and the traditional poinsettia tree sets the stage for the annual gingerbread house competition, candlelight nights, and holiday break activities for families. The Grove, one of the Conservatory's rooftop gardens, will glow with a display of lighted evergreen varieties. 614-645-8733.
Hours: Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed. until 8 p.m.
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus
Contact Phone #: (800) 214-8733
http://www.fpconservatory.org

Holiday Lights Parade & Festival : November 28, 2009
Admission: FREE. This spectacular display of holiday festivities will captivate visitors of all ages with family oriented activities set in charming and historic Olde Gahanna. The procession promises to warm hearts with upwards of 100-lighted floats, marching bands, horse drawn carriages, and a host of other dazzling surprises. Grab a cup of hot cocoa, because the contagious holiday spirit will continue long into the evening with post-parade activities and entertainment.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Olde Gahanna and Creekside, Granville to Mill St., Gahanna
Contact Phone #: (614) 418-9114
http://www.visitgahanna.com

The Civil War Cotillion : November 28, 2009
We are having a dinner dance-formal ball through history. This is instructional so everyone is encouraged to attend. We are offering discounts for Farm Bureau members based on how early they register. Proper attire can be any formal wear historic to modern. Learn the Virginia Reel to a live band, socialize and have a ball. Call for registration.
Hours: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Location: Columbus Airport Marriott Hotel
Contact Phone #: (614) 798-8267
Expected Attendance: 100

Ma & Pa's Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides : December 01, 2009 - February 28, 2010
Remember the day of ole. Take a Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride winding through the woods and then back to the cabin for some hot chocolate and maple coffee made by Ma! Shop our 1820's log cabin too! A winter adventure for the whole family! Starting Dec. 1. thru February. Daytime and Night Rides are available. Reservations are needed. Gift Certificates are available!
Hours: Friday thru Sunday, Weekdays by Appointment
Location: 15161 Main Market Rd. ( State Route 422)
Contact Phone #: (440) 548-5521
http://www.maandpas.com

Statehouse Holiday Festival Open House and Tree Lighting : December 01, 2009
Admission: FREE. The holiday season opens in Ohio with the 94th Statehouse Tree Lighting. Join the community for this free festival of holiday activities, including: carolers, refreshments, model trains, community mascots and much more. Historical characters and modern dignitaries will be on hand to greet guests, including Santa himself. For more information call 888-644-6123.
Hours: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Ohio Statehouse, High Street at Broad Street, Columbus
Contact Phone #: (614) 752-9777
http://www.ohiostatehouse.org

Holiday Tours on Capitol Square : December 01, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Free. Step back in time with a guided tour of the 1861 Statehouse and see holiday decorations as they were in Victorian times. Visiting relatives and friends will enjoy a trip to the People's House during their holiday visit in Columbus.
Hours: Weekdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m., weekends noon-3 p.m.
Location: Ohio State House, High Street at Broad Street, Columbus
Contact Phone #: (614) 752-9777
http://www.ohiostatehouse.org

Hanby Holiday Open House : December 01, 2009
See the home of Benjamin Hanby, composer of "Up on the Housetop." Enjoy seasonal decorations, live holiday music and hot cider and cookies. $2/adult; $.75/child (6-12.)
Hours: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Hanby House, 160 West Main Street, Westerville
Contact Phone #: (800) 600-6843
http://www.ohiohistory.org

SegAway Tours of Columbus Holiday Lights Tour : December 02, 2009 - December 31, 2009
The 1.5 hour tour will glide through downtown Columbus while riders listen to festive holiday music and enjoy the decorations that illuminate our capital city. The tours will be offered daily at 6 p.m. and will begin at the Columbus Convention Center, at where SegAway Tours headquarters. Each tour will include a training session before departure. These special tours will continue through the end of December and are in addition to the regularly scheduled daily tours. Gift Certificates for the 2010 touring season are also available. The Holiday Lights Tour cost $40 per person and each tour can accommodate up to 8 people. Reservations are required. For additional requirements, questions or to make a reservation, visit the web site at www.SegAwayToursofColumbus.com or contact David Weller at 614.222.3005 or email him at Tours@SegAwayToursofColumbus.com.
Hours: 6 p.m
Location: Columbus Convention Center
Contact Phone #: (614) 222-3005
http://www.SegAwayToursofColumbus.com

Bear's Mill Candlelight Walk : December 04, 2009
A delightful holiday evening in the country. A chill in the air, luminaries along the millrace, a bonfire in the woods, holiday shopping and Mill tours...something for everyone.
Hours: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: 6450 Arcanum-Bearsmill Road Greenville
Contact Phone #: (937) 548-5112
http://www.bearsmill.com

Winter Lights Christmas Celebration and Parade : December 04, 2009
Admission: FREE. Join us in charming Grove City on the first Friday of December as community members unite for an evening of fellowship and celebration of the holiday season. Visit with Santa, watch a block of ice transformed into a holiday icon, listen to carols from local singing groups, view the traditional Christmas parade, and much more.
Hours: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Grove City Town Center, Broadway and Park Street, Grove City
Contact Phone #: (614) 277-3050
http://www.grovecityohio.gov

Christmas in the Village : December 04, 2009 - December 05, 2009
Free. Canal Winchester's annual storybook Christmas celebration will be held in the village's historic downtown. This year's event will include horse drawn carriage rids, visits with Santa, children's games and crafts, ice sculptures, an electric train display, Christmas carolers, a gingerbread house contests, a business expo, and much more. A Santa parade will begin at 5:15 p.m. each night and activities will commence at 6 p.m.
Hours: Fri.-Sat. 6-9 p.m.
Location: Downtown Canal Winchester, 36 S. High St., Canal Winchester
Contact Phone #: (614) 834-9727
http://www.mainstreetcanalwinchester.org

Light Up the Night: A Taste of Mount Vernon Winter Festival : December 04, 2009 - December 05, 2009
FREE. Bring out the family and friends for a celebration of the season with sounds and sights of the Holiday as we light up Mayme Moore Park and enjoy the caroling of young voices. Come inside and warm your spirit with a cup of hot chocolate, sit on Kente Klaus' lap and enjoy soul stirring music in our beautiful theater. Make a joyful noise and visit selected holiday vendors that will present an array of items for those specialty holiday gifts.
Hours: Call for hours
Location: The King Arts Complex, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus
Contact Phone #: (614) 645-0642
http://www.kingartscomplex.com

North Market Holiday Open House and Craft Extravaganza : December 05, 2009
North Market merchants will feature a bevy of samples to give shoppers appetizing ideas for their holiday feasts and festivities. The second floor of the market will be dedicated to local artisans, crafters and vendors for a day of gift shopping galore. Roasted chestnuts, holiday trees and greenery, warm beverages, live holiday music and entertainment will be located throughout the market the length of the day. Stroll the market and savor the samples offered by merchants to inspire holiday repast planning.
Hours: 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.
Location: North Market, 59 Spruce St., Columbus
Contact Phone #: (614) 463-9664
http://www.northmarket.com

CFA All Breed Cat Show : December 05, 2009
Admission: Adults $6, seniors and children 6-12 $5, children 5 and under free. The Ohio State Persian Club presents the CFA All Breed Cat Show. More than 300 different CFA registered breeds of cats will be present. Various cat vendors and accessories available, with kittens for sale.
Hours: 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.
Location: Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Ave., Columbus
Contact Phone #: (614) 644-3247
http://www.highlandercattery.com

Christmas Candlelighting : December 05, 2009
Visitors to Historic Roscoe Village will experience an old-fashioned Christmas in this restored canal town during our annual Christmas candlelighting ceremony. During the ceremony, traditional carols are sung by guest choirs and the reading of a cherished Christmas story compliments the dramatic light of the 35-foot Village Christmas Tree.
Hours: Call for hours
Location: Historic Roscoe Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton
Contact Phone #: (800) 877-1830
http://www.roscoevillage.com

Christmas on the Square Festival : December 05, 2009
Christmas open house for many Sunbury merchants around the square, with parade, St. Nicholas and food.
Hours: 4-7 p.m.
Location: Sunbury Village Square, Cherry Street and Route 37, Sunbury, OH
Contact Phone #: (740) 965-2860
http://www.sunburybigwalnutchamber.com

Zoar Community Association's Christmas in Zoar : December 05, 2009 - December 06, 2009
Carolers, crafters and cooks bring back Christmases of the 1950s in Zoar. Do some shopping and enjoy seasonal treats. Admission: $6/adult, $4/youth, $5.40/OHS adult member. FREE/OHS youth (12 and under.)
Hours: Sat. 10 a.m.to 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.
Location: Zoar Village, Zoar
Contact Phone #: (800) 874-4336
http://www.ohiohistory.org

Holiday Home Tour : December 05, 2009
Cost: $10 Where to buy tickets? Beehive Book Store, 25 N Sandusky St, Delaware or on the Beehive Web site via paypal. Tour starts at the Womens City Club, 135 N Franklin St , where you will pick up your program of homes. Homes on the tour include nine wonderful houses in and outside of the Northwest Neighborhood in Delaware.
Hours: 1p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Delaware
Contact Phone #: (614) 406-0020
Expected Attendance: 250
http://www.wccdelaware.org

Hanby Holiday Open House : December 05, 2009 - December 06, 2009
See the home of Benjamin Hanby, composer of "Up on the Housetop." Enjoy seasonal decorations, live holiday music and hot cider and cookies. $2/adult; $.75/child (6-12.)
Hours: 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Hanby House, 160 West Main Street, Westerville
Contact Phone #: (800) 600-6843
http://www.ohiohistory.org

An Irish Christmas on the Farm : December 05, 2009
Start your holiday season with a very special event in the early 19th century John Johnston Farmhouse -- a traditional seasonal dinner of the era. After dinner, tour the house and see decorations with an Irish twist, enjoy Irish entertainment by the Johnston Farm Mummers and finish with dessert and stories by the fireside. Advance reservations required: $30/adult, $25/OHS or Piqua Friends adult member.
Hours: 1-3:30 p.m., 4-6:30 p.m. and 7-9:30 p.m.
Location: Piqua Historical Area, Piqua
Contact Phone #: (800) 752-2619
http://www.ohiohistory.org

Village Lights : December 06, 2009
Admission: FREE. Experience the holiday charm of German Village. Stroll down the luminaria lighted streets and paths of Schiller Park and German Village. Bring the family to enjoy carriage rides and visit with Santa and his reindeer. Lights, music and excitement reverberate throughout the Village streets and businesses. Visit the Village businesses for holiday treats, special and live entertainment.
Hours: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: German Village, Columbus
Contact Phone #: (614) 221-8888
http://www.germanvillage.com

Clifton Winter Festival : December 10, 2009 - December 23, 2009
The festival will feature one of a kind handmade gifts and crafts offered by various artisans from throughout the area. Lunch, dinner and refreshments will be available throughout the day. There will be live on stage music performances, strolling carolers, and indoor shopping at the locally known "Gingerbread House" with 40 plus skilled artisans and crafts people. Various artisans will be giving "hands on" demonstrations at various times throughout the festival. The locally sponsored cafe on premises will feature a varied menu at reasonable prices. Visitors can spend a day of walking to the Clifton Gorge Nature preserve to admire its breathtaking natural beauty, have lunch or dinner, shop at the "Clifton Winter Festival" booths, then stroll down the block to the light show in the evening at the historic Clifton Mill. Clifton, Ohio, "The Gateway to the Gorge" is located at the junction of state route 343 and highway 72. Admission and parking is free.
Hours: Daily 12-9
Location: 41 North Street, Clifton (Rte 343)
Contact Phone #: (937) 342-2175
Expected Attendance: 3,500
http://www.villageofclifton.com

Dickens of a Christmas : December 11, 2009 - December 19, 2009
Admission: $50-$60. Parking $4. Step into the world of Charles Dickens as Ohio Village revisits the Victorian Christmas made famous in his stories. From plum pudding to that pretty little German toy, the Christmas tree, Dickens created a festive and enduring vision of Christmas. Join us in the village as the spirit of Dickens comes to life through interactions with characters from his writings, cooking demonstrations, hands-on crafts, decorations, caroling, readings by candlelight, street vendors, and many more Victorian holiday traditions.
Hours: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Ohio Historical Center/Ohio Village, 1982 Velma Ave., Columbus
Contact Phone #: (800) 686-6124
http://www.ohiohistory.org

Holiday Open House : December 13, 2009
Enjoy seasonal music, hot cider and cookies, hands-on family activities and period dancing (no partner or experience required) in the Fort Meigs Museum and Visitor Center. Though the fort itself is closed for the season, War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will be on hand to offer demonstrations and answer questions about the war and camp life. Shop the museum store for holiday gifts. Admission: $5/adult, $4/youth (6-12), FREE/OHS member.
Hours: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Fort Meigs in Perrysburg
Contact Phone #: (800) 283-8916
http://www.ohiohistory.org

Christmas on the Farm Weekend 1 : December 19, 2009 - December 20, 2009
Come out to the farm for a unique holiday family memory. Bundle up in one of our fleecy lap robes, get your jingle bell bracelet and ride out on the wagon pulled by a vintage tractor to hand feed friendly elk cows. Warm up afterwards in our century old barn where you will select your own ornament from the tree, warm up with free hot chocolate a cookies. You can sample elk venison, visit the gift shop, get a cup of elk chili. Cost per person $10 includes ride, bracelet, ornament, refreshments. Parking free.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 27717 Quarry Road Wellington
Contact Phone #: (440) 647-3232
Expected Attendance: 500
http://TheElkFarm.com

Christmas on the Farm Weekend 2 : December 27, 2009
Come out to the farm for a unique holiday family memory. Bundle up in one of our fleecy lap robes, get your jingle bell bracelet and ride out on the wagon pulled by a vintage tractor to hand feed friendly elk cows. Warm up afterwards in our century old barn where you will select your own ornament from the tree, warm up with free hot chocolate a cookies. You can sample elk venison, visit the gift shop, get a cup of elk chili. Cost per person $10 includes ride, bracelet, ornament, refreshments. Parking free.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 27717 Quarry Road Wellington
Contact Phone #: (440) 647-3232
Expected Attendance: 250
http://TheElkFarm.com

The Orchid Forest : January 09, 2010 - February 28, 2010
Adults $10, seniors and students $8, children $5, children under 2 free. The Conservatory's Pacific Island Water Garden comes alive with warmth and color in the midst of winter. Waves of hundreds of colorful, tropical orchids are arranged on arches, descend from the trees and complement lush, green foliage. Waterfalls and a Koi pond, along with Dale Chihuly glass artworks set the stage for a mid-winter escape.
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed. until 8 p.m.
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus
Contact Phone #: (800) 214-8733
http://www.fpconservatory.org

Four Seasons of Gardening : March 27, 2010
The public is invited to attend Four Seasons of Gardening with keynote speaker Dan Herms, Ph. D with his topic "Global Climate Change: How Do We Know It's Real? How Will It Affect Us?" Other classes of the day from OSU educators, Business Owners and Master Gardeners will be Shortcuts to Centerpieces, Can You Hypertufa? Tropical Plants, A Whimsical World of Herb Gardens, What's New in the Plant Kingdom for 2010, So Easy to Preserve (canning and preserving) Seed Starting - Tomatoes & Beyond! Wildflowers, Native Plants: Good for Bees. Advance tickets $8/at the door $10. For more information call 740-745-2333 or email to all4season@hotmail.com or visit our website at http://licking.osu.edu/master_gardener
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: OSU/COTC Newark Campus: Reese Center
Contact Phone #: (740) 745-2333
Expected Attendance: 300
http://licking.osu.edu/master-gardener

Fairy Tale Violets : May 01, 2010 - May 02, 2010
Gorgeous AV Show Plants, Designs and Gesneriads will be on display. Plants, cuttings, leaves, pots and soil mix will be offered for sale. Violet Care Workshops will be available both days. African Violet Show & Parking are open to the public with no admission fee.
Hours: Sat. Sale 10am-5pm, Show Noon-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus
Contact Phone #: (614) 864-8130
http://users.adelphia.net/~dolysods/cavs.html

University Park Art Fair at Grace Park : August 14, 2010
University Park Art Fair at Grace Park features more than 100 exhibiting artists working in a variety of media, including: ceramics, fiber, jewelry, oil/acrylics, photography, watercolor, wearable art, collage, drawing and pastel, glass, leather, mixed media, prints/graphics, sculpture and wood. In addition to exhibiting artists, hands-on and community art projects, on-stage entertainment provided by great local brands, and Virtues Restaurant picnic pavilion are planned.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Grace Park : Corner of N. Prospect St. and Perkins St., Akron
Contact Phone #: (330) 374-9470
http://www.universityparkartfair.org/index.html