Things To Do in Central Ohio This Week
December 24-30, 2018
Celebrate Christmas all week long with these events around Central Ohio!
Dec. 24-30 ~ DRAGON LIGHTS COLUMBUS (Columbus, Ohio)
5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Admission: $12-$19
The DRAGON LIGHTS COLUMBUS festival features larger-than-life light sculptures, crafted by Chinese artisans. The event also includes live performances, craft demonstrations and more. DRAGON LIGHTS COLUMBUS is on display at the Ohio Expo Center through Jan. 6. Learn more here.
Dec. 26 ~ Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” (Columbus, Ohio)
Showtimes: 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Tickets: $49-$79
Enjoy the sounds of the season with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra! The 2018 Winter Tour promises a “multi-sensory extravaganza” live at Nationwide Arena. Purchase tickets here.
Dec. 26-30 ~ WILDLIGHTS at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (Powell, Ohio)
Sun-Thur 5-9 p.m.; Fri & Sat 5-10 p.m.
Standard admission prices apply.
The 30th year of this holiday tradition promises to wow with millions of lights on display, powered by AEP Ohio. While you’re at the zoo you can visit several indoor exhibits, take a ride on the Polar Bear Express, peek inside Santa’s Holiday Home and more! Check out WILDLIGHTS through Jan. 6. Visit event website.
Dec. 26-30 ~ Meet Furry Friends at Young’s Jersey Dairy (Yellow Springs, Ohio)
Sun-Sat: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Free
Say hello to the friendly cows and goats at Young’s Jersey Dairy. Our barn buddies love a gentle scratch behind the ears, and our goats always appreciate a handful of feed! And, if you pop by between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. you might just catch our team milking cows. Stop by the Farm Animal Petting Area located on the east end of the Barn – just follow the walking paths from The Dairy Store – about 250 feet away. Learn more.
Dec. 29 ~ The Big Explore (Columbus, Ohio)
FREE
Enjoy free COTA fares and free admission to select cultural attractions (including COSI and the Franklin Park Conservatory) on Saturday, Dec. 29! This Big Explore is made possible by The Columbus Foundation, in honor of the organization’s 75th anniversary. Learn more here.