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Get into the holiday spirit at Holiday Blooms at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, where the halls are filled with extravagant seasonal scenes and hundreds of poinsettias and show-stopping poinsettia trees. The Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse is a must-see, featuring photo-ready vignettes and the 2025 Holiday Blooms theme, Hues of the Holidays. Expect bold color palettes, immersive displays and more than 1,000 poinsettias in 10 unique varieties.

This Saturday, December 20, head on over to the Columbus Museum of Art's Block Party event for some LEGO^® family fun! Get creative with OhioLUG members in a drop-in building activity from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., then enjoy a screening of The LEGO^® Batman Movie beginning at 2:15 p.m. This event is free with admission to the museum. Registration is encouraged, and regular CMA admission rates apply. Please note that members always get free admission.

Back by popular demand, A Christmas Carol returns to The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio through December 21! In this masterful solo retelling of Charles Dickens’ famous Christmas story, over 30 characters—every Ghost, every Cratchit, and Scrooge himself—are brought to life in the virtuosic performance of audience-favorite Angela Iannone. This one-person show shines a dazzling new light on a beloved classic, leaving you utterly spellbound and filled with the holiday spirit.    

Photo credit: Joan Marcus

Six: The Musical is a pop-powered retelling of history, spotlighting the six wives of Henry VIII as they turn royal heartbreak into an empowering, high-energy musical experience. A global sensation with rave reviews and a chart-topping cast album, the show runs through December 21 at the Palace Theatre and is recommended for ages 10+.

Make the most of the warmer weekend weather with a SegAway Holiday Lights Tour through downtown Columbus. Glide past festive displays, listen to holiday music and take in unforgettable nighttime skyline views along the Scioto Mile, Arena District and beyond. Tours run 1.5 hours and include training.

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