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Christmas at Kingwood @ Kingwood Center Gardens
Dec 31 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Nov 28th-Jan 3rd Tuesday-Sunday

Mansfield’s magical holiday experience returns! Kingwood Guests will enjoy:

  • A new entrance to the festivities in our new visitor center, the Garden Gateway! Enjoy delicious treats served by Buehler’s in Kingwood’s Gateway Café, buy unique gifts in the Garden & Gift Shop, and explore the Exhibit Gallery before you head out to the outdoor displays.
  • The Community Tree Walk will continue to host trees creatively decorated by community partners.
  • Buehler’s Snacks & Sips will be located in the Workshop featuring hot beverages, snacks, and spirits (open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
  • Kingwood Hall will be themed as “Christmas Through The Years” and much more!
  • Please register or pre-purchase tickets in advance to reserve the date and time of your visit. This applies to member and children tickets as well.
  • Capacity limits will be set for each hour and Kingwood Hall will closely monitor headcount. The Welcome Desk will offer limited walk-up tickets only when pre-sale capacity allows.
21 Days of Lights @ Olde Pickerington Village
Dec 31 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

21 Days of Lights

Date/Time
Date(s) – 12/11/2020 – 12/31/2020
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Location
Olde Pickerington Village

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Explore Olde Pickerington Village from December 11-31, 2020 to safely enjoy a bit of festivity with your family while driving around the Village to look at the lights.

Christmas at the Castle a Kingdom of Lights @ Landoll's Mohican Castle
Dec 31 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Every evening in December the Castle becomes the most magical, jolly place to be! Our popular holiday tradition, Christmas at the Castle a Kingdom of Lights, returns for another year! Stroll the grounds and soak up the Holiday Spirit with over 100,000 lights, outdoor Christmas trees and, of course, your favorite Holiday tunes! And if you’ve been nice, you might even meet the man himself—Jolly Old Saint Nick drops down the chimney at The Pavilion to meet children of all ages every Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 8pm. Admission on Friday and Saturday is $8 per car and free all other evenings. Buy your car pass in advance: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/123739449023 After working up an appetite strolling the grounds and taking in the twinkling lights, join us for a hearty winter meal. On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, choose from elevated homestyle favorites on our special Kingdom of Lights Feast Menu.

Conservatory Aglow @ Franklin Park Conservatory
Dec 31 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Conservatory Aglow is a chance to experience Franklin Park Conservatory illuminated with dazzling light displays! Face coverings are required and ticket reservations are strongly encouraged.
A primarily outdoor experience, Conservatory Aglow is a chance to see the Children’s Garden, the Grand Mallway, and this year’s Paul Busse Garden Railway decked out in holiday light displays, as well as a color-changing Palm House illuminated by the “Light Raiment II” installation by James Turrell. The interior biomes are also open during Conservatory Aglow, including the Gingerbread Competition and the Chihuly glass art installations.
The Botanica Gift Shop & Greenhouse and food truck will be open during Conservatory Aglow, and live entertainment will also be available on select evenings. Check fpconservatory.org/conservatory-aglow for details.
Conservatory Aglow is presented by American Electric Power Foundation with lighting partner Ahlum & Arbor Tree Preservation.
PLEASE NOTE: All visitors are required to wear a face covering for all indoor and outdoor experiences at the Conservatory. Ticket reservations are encouraged to help with social distancing. For the latest safety policies, please check fpconservatory.org before your visit.
Minerva Park Festival of Lights
Dec 31 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Drive around the breathtaking community of Minerva Park and experience dazzling lights and festival cheer during this holiday season. The village of Minerva Park puts on an annual competition each years for different categories of the best lights display, judging begins Dec. 17-Dec. 22nd

https://www.minervapark.org/calendar

WonderLight’s Christmas at National Trail Raceway
Dec 31 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wonder Light’s Christmas in Ohio is returning to National Trail Raceway this holiday season! With over 2 miles of dazzling Christmas lights, this drive-thru experience is a safe, fun-filled way to celebrate the holiday season! Millions of lights illuminate the night, fully synchronized to traditional and newer, rocking Christmas music played through your car stereo.
That’s right, you never have to leave the comfort and safety of your vehicle to enjoy the dancing of the lights! As you and your family drive through this lighted wonderland, children and adults alike will be captivated by giant Christmas trees, floating snowflakes, shooting stars, and enchanting tunnels of lights!
Come celebrate at Wonderlight’s Christmas November 13th to January 3rd. Open nightly, dusk until 10 pm, including all holidays,rain or shine!
For more information go to wonderlightschristmas.com
Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights @ Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights
Dec 31 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Lighting up your holidays today and always by creating a family tradition with us at Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds. Enjoy the magic of the season with our 3 mile holiday drive thru light show from the comfort of your car.

Courthouse Holiday Music and Light Show – Zanesville @ Muskingum County Courthouse
Dec 31 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Courthouse Holiday Music and Light Show Wed, Dec 2-, Fri, Jan 1 Main St, Zanesville Sunday-Thursdays from 6-9pm Friday & Saturday from 6-10pm Get in the holiday spirit with beautiful lights and festive music!

NYE Masquerade Ball at Moss Rose @ Moss Rose
Dec 31 @ 6:00 pm – 11:45 pm

Mask up in more ways than one to bring in a new, hopefully better year at Moss Rose!

KILL 2020 NYE Murder Mystery Dinner @ Landoll's Mohican Castle
Dec 31 @ 7:45 pm – 11:45 pm

Kill 2020 New Years Eve Murder Mystery Dinner. Landoll’s Mohican Castle is presenting one of our highly popular murder mystery dinners. Performed by one of the nation’s top ranked murder mystery troupes, Murder and Merriment. Landoll’s and Murder and Merriment are following all CDC guidelines. The show will have less guest interaction than in years past. We are only selling 40% capacity so our guests can maintain social distancing. You will be required to wear a mask when not eating or drinking. We will also be preforming temperature checks at the door. Wear your best 1920’s era outfit! “PROHIBITION MURDER!” It’s New Year’s Eve, December 31, 1927, at Kitty Malone’s speak easy – Kitty’s Country Club. Chicago Mayor, “Big Bill” Thomas and his girlfriend, Ruthie Land, are out on the town celebrating the prospects of a new year. The Mayor is an outspoken ally for Prohibition and has declared war on gangsters like Al Capone and George “Bugs” Moran. Bill Thomas has many enemies and tonight, the underworld is plotting to assassinate him! Several sordid characters have followed him to Kitty’s to take him down. Dress in your favorite Roaring 20’s style and help us assassinate 2020 and ring in a New Year! Tickets are $75.99 + tax & tip per person. Tickets are available for sale now by calling 1-800-291-5001 x0. Or online at: https://reserve6.resnexus.com/resnexus/Reservations/Lodging/RetailAndSpecials/2?UID=AA251FEC-EFBA-4CAA-95CE-D93B5DA74E17 Guests will enjoy a three-course plated dinner prepared by our executive chef. The dinner will include mixed greens salad, duet plate of Angus braised beef short ribs, chicken marsala & chef’s choice of side dishes with a delectable dessert. A full bar will be available for purchase. Where: The Marta Louise Ballroom on the castle grounds When: Thursday December 31st 2020 Timeline: Doors open: 7:45PM SHARP Salads served: 8:00PM Show to begin: 8:30PM Dinner will be served after the first act Show to conclude : Approximately 10:30PM Music and dancing until 12:15AM **A vegan and gluten free option will be available by notifying us when your make your purchase. ****This event takes place in the Marta Louise Ballroom, not in the castle. The castle is made up of 11 hotel suites and a public observation tower.