Weekend Roundup: December 15-17

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We’ve had our first snowfall and the big day is getting closer and closer! This weekend has no shortage of events to keep you in the holiday spirit!  

There is an ice sculpture set up in Uptown Westerville this weekend, The Polar Express will be playing on the big screen at COSI, you can decorate cookies with Santa at the Conservatory, or hear the sounds of the seasons with the PBJ and Jazz concert.

There are several opportunities to see Santa on a train at The Depot or The Ohio Railway Museum. If you have some last minute shopping to do, you may want to go to the Makers Market and check out the Holiday edition, especially for that food lover on your list! 

Remember through all the hustle and bustle, the baking, the shopping, to take a moment to really enjoy these moments with your family. These are the times your kids will remember. Smile, have fun, and enjoy the season through your kids’ eyes! 

Friday

December 15: 4th Annual Ice Sculpture Tour: Beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday night and continuing all weekend (weather permitting) illuminated ice sculptures are set up on display outside of Uptown Westerville Merchants.

December 15: Muffins, A Movie, and Santa: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Costco in Plain City | Please enjoy muffins, a special screening of Polar Express, and a complimentary picture with Santa!

December 15-17: Cosi’s Polar Express: 8:00 p.m. on Friday, 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday | Come see the movie on the big screen! 

Saturday

December 16: PBJ & Jazz Family Concert: 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. at The Lincoln Theater | Celebrate the Songs of the Season with the one-hour long concert for kids and families to introduce the next generation to jazz and American music. 

December 16: Elf and PJ Party and Cereal Bar: 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. at Drexel Theater | Wear your PJ’s, bring your blankets. The Cereal Bar is complimentary with donations accepted for charity. 

December 16-17: Family Fun at Franklin Park Conservatory: 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. | Decorate a holiday sugar cookie with frosting and sprinkles. Santa and two of his live reindeer make a special appearance.

December 16: Free Crafts for Kids: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Lakeshore Learning |  Kids can make a free winter headband craft at Lakeshore Learning at Polaris. 

December 16-17: Letters to Santa at The Ohio Railway Museum: 12:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. | Kids can write their letters to Santa and visit with Mrs. Claus and make an ornament. You will then take a train ride! 

December 16: ‘Tis the Season: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. String popcorn, make an ornament and stroll around the farm at Slate Run Farm.

December 16: Winter Wildlife: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Sunbury Urban Farm | Bring your little sprouts to the farm to explore the world around them, discover elements of nature, and experiment in the garden and the woods. Storytime and multiple hands-on activities. 

December 16: Christmas Evening: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Slate Run Farm | Make decorations, string popcorn and enjoy other seasonal 1880s activities on a special lamplit evening. 

December 16: Christmas Corner Choir Series: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Come out and enjoy the holiday performance! 

Sunday

December 17: ‘Tis the Season: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Slate Run Farm | Another chance to string popcorn, make an ornament and stroll around the farm. 

December 17: Maker’s Market: Holiday Edition | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at 1400 Food Lab | Taste your way through the holiday shopping experience filled with samples and gifts to purchase from Central Ohio’s newest food ventures. 

December 17: Orange Johnson House Christmas Open House: 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. in Worthington | Each Sunday in December, music will be performed by a different music ensemble in the sitting room. 

December 17: German Village Holiday Pets and Parade: 2:00 p.m. at German Village Society | The rescheduled Halloween parade with Santa and holiday backdrop to capture the special moments with your furry friends! 

December 17: Annual Golden Spike Open House at The Depot: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Tour the train cars decorated for the season, take a ride on the Scioto Railway through the decorated light display, enjoy light refreshments, work on a craft and watch a holiday movie.  Admission is a coat for the needy (hats, gloves and scarves are welcome) or 1 unwrapped gift per person for the benefit of Firefighters For Kids Toy Drive and TriVillage Chamber Coat Drive.


Have a wonderful weekend! Don’t forget there is still time to see performances, holiday light displays, and visit with Santa! Let the links below help you!

 

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Maureen Ingham
Maureen Ingham has enjoyed living in the great city of Columbus for nearly 13 years! Originally from Canton, Ohio, Maureen attended Ohio University and will always be a bobcat at heart! After completing her education degree in Athens, she made her way to The Ohio State University to obtain a Masters degree in Special Education. She fell in love with Columbus then and convinced her now husband to join her in this awesome city! She taught 5th grade for 6 years, before deciding to stay home to raise two beautiful girls. Their family has recently moved to Worthington with their two girls and are excited to plant their roots here! Their first daughter, Maeve is 6 and her sister, Reese will soon be 5 years old. They welcomed a son, Miles in March 2020. Maureen has been with The Columbus Moms Blog since the beginning and now enjoys working on editing and events for the blog. She also works as a Postpartum Doula with her sister at a company called Together Wee Grow. They provide night nursing services, as well as daytime support to local families and babies in Columbus. It is a wonderful job to work along her sister and help families with their precious little ones in a vulnerable time period. In between the night shifts, sweeping up crumbs, exploring Columbus, and getting kids to where they need to be, Maureen enjoys working out, trying new recipes and restaurants, traveling, spending time with family, being crafty and trying to help others whenever she can! Maureen has many Columbus favorites. Her go-to restaurant is Third and Hollywood, she enjoys a sweet treat at Sassafrass Bakery or Fox in the Snow, a slice of pizza at Dewey's Pizza and a warm cup of joe at Highline Coffee. A perfect Saturday involves an outdoor activity with her family and trying a new restaurant when they can! She is excited to be a part of an excellent team here at Columbus Moms blog and hopes to be able to inspire mothers that small acts of kindness go a long way in raising their kids and the city they live in!