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Letters to Santa
Free
Drop off your letter to Santa in North Columbus Public Library's MAGIC MAILBOX between Nov 25th and Dec 14th to receive a customized reply along with some goodies from Santa!
Find out more »8:00 am
Ludy’s Christmas Lights Spectacular
The Ludy’s Christmas Light Spectacular features more than 200,000 Christmas lights dancing in sync to holiday music with 100% of the display handmade by the owner, Jerry Ludy. The family has been featured on ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight”. From Snowman Snowball fights, Striker the Elf, Gus the Cannonball Frog, to the Ski Lift… you ... Read More about Ludy’s Christmas Lights Spectacular
Find out more »10:30 am
Santa On Toomer’s Corner 🎅
Santa Claus is comin' to town! Join the Auburn Downtown Merchants Association and the Lee County United Way for Santa on the Corner. Santa will be at Toomer's Corner on Saturday, December 7 from 11 - 3 p.m. and Sunday, December 8 from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Photos with Santa are free with a requested donation to ... Read More about Santa On Toomer’s Corner 🎅
Find out more »12:00 pm
Christmas In The Garden 🎅
Join us for our Christmas Market in the North Pole Tent, Gallery on 10th in the Adams Farmhouse, Pictures with Santa, Craft & Décor Workshops, Food Trucks, and Musical Entertainment! Stay until dusk and experience Christmas lights in the Camellia Garden. $5 per person - Kids 12 & under FREE
Find out more »12:30 pm
Christmas at The Museum 🎅
Free
Santa Claus is coming back to town, and he's setting up shop at the National Civil War Naval Museum! On December 7th and 8th, the museum will hold the annual holiday event, Christmas at the Museum. Families can enjoy special programming that features a host of community entertainment, craft vendors, food trucks, museum tours, shopping ... Read More about Christmas at The Museum 🎅
Find out more »1:00 pm
Holiday Tour of Homes 2019
$25 – $30
This year, the 2019 Holiday Tour of Homes will be held on Sunday, December 8th and will highlight the area that was once considered the “City Limits” of Columbus, Hilton Avenue. Many of the houses built along Hilton Avenue during the 1930s and 1940s were palatial in character and the building boom noted a spirit ... Read More about Holiday Tour of Homes 2019
Find out more »Holiday Carriage Rides in Downtown LaGrange
Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the streets of Downtown LaGrange, courtesy of our Downtown Partners and Merchants Rides start at the corner of S.LaFayette Square and Bull Street, next to the Chamber Plaza. Rides are free to the public. Tipping is encouraged ( $5.00 to $10.00 suggested ) Holiday schedule begins November 22 through ... Read More about Holiday Carriage Rides in Downtown LaGrange
Find out more »City of Valley Christmas Merry Go Round
Sixty-three years is a long time to keep a tradition going, but that’s how long the Christmas Merry-Go-Round has been bringing joy to riders, both children and young-at-heart adults. In 2012, the Christmas Merry-Go-Round celebrated its 2,500,000 rider! We are anticipating celebrating the 3,000,000 rider this year. In 2007, the City of Valley took on ... Read More about City of Valley Christmas Merry Go Round
Find out more »Christmas at Westville!
December 7-21, 2019 Join us for our first Christmas season in our new location! The village of Westville will be decked with period décor, along with a variety of special events for the whole family. You can participate in wreath and ornament making, a children's tea party, building gingerbread houses, and even meet Santa! Dec. ... Read More about Christmas at Westville!
Find out more »2:00 pm
Auburn Christmas Parade 🎅
Join the Auburn Downtown Merchants Association for the Auburn Christmas Parade. The parade will be Sunday, December 8, in downtown Auburn.
Find out more »The Polar Express 3D at NIM
The Polar Express 3D is returning to the Giant Screen Theater inside the National Infantry Museum every weekend beginning December 6, 2019! Cuddle up in your favorite pajamas and enjoy this family friendly tradition that is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. The 2004 film is based on the children’s book of the ... Read More about The Polar Express 3D at NIM
Find out more »Christmas on Ice – Skate with Santa 🎅
$5
Don't miss the Columbus Figure Skating Academy's Christmas show on Dec 8 at 2 pm. Stay and skate with Santa after the show.
Find out more »2:30 pm
Santa Claus Visits 🎅
Visit A Real Bearded Santa Free at Hollywood Connection Thursday's through Sunday's until Christmas Eve. Up to 10 photos on a thumb drive may be purchased for only $19.95. Thursday's & Fridays 1:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Saturdays 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday's 2:30 - 6 p.m. Also December 23rd 11:30 a.m. - 6 ... Read More about Santa Claus Visits 🎅
Find out more »3:00 pm
Tis the Season to be Tacky and Bright
Free to individuals with DS and their families
The Chattahoochee Valley Down Syndrome Association invites all individuals with Down Syndrome and their families to Tis the Season to be Tacky and Bright Christmas Party. Come and celebrate! Enjoy refreshments, crafts, a tacky fashion show (you are the participant), crafts, reindeer games, a photo booth and of course Santa! Come ready to strut your ... Read More about Tis the Season to be Tacky and Bright
Find out more »5:00 pm
The Polar Express 3D at NIM
The Polar Express 3D is returning to the Giant Screen Theater inside the National Infantry Museum every weekend beginning December 6, 2019! Cuddle up in your favorite pajamas and enjoy this family friendly tradition that is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. The 2004 film is based on the children’s book of the ... Read More about The Polar Express 3D at NIM
Find out more »6:00 pm
Cocoa with the Clauses 🎅
Free
Enjoy warm cookies and hot chocolate as our visitors from the North Pole sing Christmas songs and play reindeer games. Your little ones will learn the true meaning of Christmas as we share Santa's favorite story about a special night in Bethlehem. While you're waiting to take pictures with Santa, Mrs. Claus will welcome children ... Read More about Cocoa with the Clauses 🎅
Find out more »Christmas Movie at Opelika Sportsplex 🎅
Come to the Opelika SportsPlex for the Holiday Movie at the Plex on December 8, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. for a movie and fun holiday activities. Free family friendly night. Come meet Santa, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate and watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas."
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