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Santa in the Caboose
December 16, 2012
Saturday 6-9 p.m.
Historical Village at Weaver Park
4100 Columbia St., Hilliard, 43026
614-664-3290
From the website:Get your photo taken with Santa in the Caboose, toys, food, kids activities, live animals, horse drawn wagon rides and more!
Christmas Tree Farms in Columbus -
Jack Hanna's Home for the Holidays and Santa Paws
December 8, 2012
Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell, 43065
From the website: Join us for a flurry of fun before Wildlights illuminates the park. Come out to be a part of Santa Paws, our animal enrichment activity that keeps the animals in the holiday spirit by giving them specially wrapped treats using materials that are safe for each animals. -
Mrs. Claus' Kitchen
December 5, 2012
Wednesday 6-9 p.m.
$6-$11
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E. Broad St., Columbus, 43203
From the website:Kids decorate cookies at Mrs. Claus' Kitchen and enjoy hot chocolate and cider. Santa and two of his reindeer make a special appearance. At 7pm, The Worthington Chorus performs a 40's holiday radio show.
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Dine with Santa
December 4-13, 2012
Tuesday and Thursday 6-8 p.m.
$30 Admission to the Zoo is included
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell, 43065
From the website: Don't miss this chance to bring your little elves to this unique holiday dining experience. Enjoy a kid friendly meal, up-close animal encounters, appearances by the Zoo's character ambassadors. The children also will get a photo with their photo with Santa and have the chance to tell him their holiday wishes, have their face painted and get to decorate a cookie. $30 Children under 2 do not need a ticket unless they will be sitting on their own chair. Admission to the Zoo is Included.Continue to 5 of 6 below. -
Columbus Symphony Pops Series: Holiday Pops
November 30 - December 2, 2012
Friday-Saturday 8 p.m. Sunday 3 p.m.
$25-$65
Ohio Theatre
39 E. State St., Columbus, 43215
From the website:A great annual Columbus tradition continues as Ronald J. Jenkins leads the Columbus Symphony and Chorus in some of the season's most-loved holiday songs and carols. Santa will also stop by to help spread holiday cheer! Don't Miss: Top 20 Holiday Events in Columbus -
Games Family Day
December 1, 2012
Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
$11.95-$24.95
COSI
333 W. Broad St., Columbus, 43215
From the website:In the GAMA Family Game Room, play games of all kinds, meet Santa Claus, and even leave with a new game! (one per family, while supplies last).
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Great Places to Find Santa in Columbus
2012 Appearances
Kids know they can find Santa in two places this time of year - at the North Pole and at the mall. Sometimes, the mall is just not a great place to get to know the big guy. If you're angling for something big - peace on Earth, a puppy or a new whiz bang, you may need to hit Santa outside the normal environments. Check out my list of places Santa will be around town.