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SUMMARY:PNC Festival of Lights
DESCRIPTION:PNC Festival of Lights is at Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden from mid-November to early January. A stunning light show for the whole family to enjoy! \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: PNC Festival of Lights Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden\n\n\n\nOver 4 million LEDs are lit around the zoo to create an amazing light display at the PNC Festival of Lights. \n\n\n\nFeaturing a tunnel of lights\, a candy cane forest\, and over 30 lit\, larger-than-life animal displays. \n\n\n\nVisit the Fairyland and search for the 5 Fiona Fairies. Take a ride on the North Polar Express train and on the Conservation carousel. \n\n\n\nMeet Santa\, Mrs. Claus and other characters at Santa Village. \n\n\n\nFood and drink stations are located around the zoo. \n\n\n\nPNC Festival of Lights is included in zoo admission. The zoo is closed on Thanksgiving\, Christmas Eve\, and Christmas Day. Note: The zoo opens each day at 10 am\, and the festival activities start at 4 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have an event that you want to feature (for free) on our VisitOhioToday events calendar? Just send us an email at team@visitohiotoday.com. All submissions subject to approval.
URL:https://visitohiotoday.com/event/pnc-festival-of-lights-event/
LOCATION:PNC Festival of Lights\, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden\, 3400 Vine St\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Wildlights at Columbus Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Columbus Zoo springs to life during the evenings from late November to early January . Enjoy all the sights and sounds of winter at the zoo with millions of LED lights! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe season comes alive during Wildlights at Columbus Zoo\, with animated musical light shows\, Santa\, reindeer\, and more holiday festivities. \n\n\n\nTake the HOOFit 3-mile stroll around the zoo with 30 designated stop locations to see most of the zoo and to keep you healthy at the same time! \n\n\n\nTake the North American Train Ride to visit the native animals such as wolverine\, reindeer\, and moose. Or enjoy a golf cart ride around the zoo and see the animals from the best viewpoint. Book this tour early as it sells out quickly! \n\n\n\nOther activities include the 4D theater and a ride on the 1914 Mangels-lllions carousel. \n\n\n\nYou can grab refreshments at locations around the zoo\, from warm pretzels to the best fried chicken. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have an event that you want to feature (for free) on our VisitOhioToday events calendar? Just send us an email at team@visitohiotoday.com. All submissions subject to approval.
URL:https://visitohiotoday.com/event/wildlights-at-columbus-zoo-event/
LOCATION:Wildlights at Columbus Zoo\, 4850 W Powell Rd\, Powell\, OH\, 43065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights
DESCRIPTION:Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights is at Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds from mid-November to early January. \n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights\n\n\n\nButch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights is a locally operated drive-thru light show in the Columbus area. \n\n\n\nThe drive-thru is three miles long and has over 300 displays\, multiple tunnels\, and light walls. It is about a 30-minute drive from start to finish. \n\n\n\nChildren can bring letters to Santa. Mrs Claus will deliver them to the North Pole! They are scanned and emailed back to the parents so they know what their children have asked for. \n\n\n\nThe busiest times are normally weekends in the lead-up to Christmas. \n\n\n\nThis drive-thru is open every day\, including Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, New Year’s Eve\, and New Year’s Day. The show will only be closed in such severe weather conditions that could jeopardize the safety of visitors. \n\n\n\nCheck out my review of Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have an event that you want to feature (for free) on our VisitOhioToday events calendar? Just send us an email at team@visitohiotoday.com. All submissions subject to approval.
URL:https://visitohiotoday.com/event/butch-bandos-fantasy-of-lights-event/
LOCATION:Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights\, Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds 3311 South Old State Road\, Delaware\, OH\, 43015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Steubenville Nutcracker Village
DESCRIPTION:The Steubenville Nutcracker Village has the largest collection of life-size nutcrackers in the world\, and they will be on display from late November to early January\, 24 hours a day. \n\n\n\nImage courtesy of Steubenville Nutcracker Village\n\n\n\nImage courtesy of Steubenville Nutcracker Village \n\n\n\nSteubenville Nutcracker Village is a free display of 200 nutcrackers around the streets and shops of downtown Steubenville. \n\n\n\nThere are nutcrackers such as Starman David Bowie\, Hermey the Elf\, Audrey Hepburn as ‘Holly Golightly’\, Uncle Drosselmeyer Steampunk Nutcracker\, Captain Nemo\, Johnny Appleseed\, and many\, many more. \n\n\n\nApart from strolling around the town and seeing all the nutcrackers\, activities and events include Nutcracker StoryWalk\, German Gluhwein Garden\, Children’s Corner\, St. Nicholas Lantern Parade\, Nutcracker Christmas Ball\, and much more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have an event that you want to feature (for free) on our VisitOhioToday events calendar? Just send us an email at team@visitohiotoday.com. All submissions subject to approval.
URL:https://visitohiotoday.com/event/steubenville-nutcracker-village-event/
LOCATION:Steubenville Nutcracker Village\, 155 N. 4th Street\, Steubenville\, OH\, 43952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Winterfest at Market Square
DESCRIPTION:The Winterfest at Market Square is held from late November through early January at Boneyfiddle’s Market Square\, Portsmouth\, Ohio. \n\n\n\nImage courtesy of Winterfest – Friends of Portsmouth\n\n\n\nThe Winterfest at Market Square transforms Boneyfiddle’s Market Square into a winter wonderland with skating\, millions of lights\, snow tubing\, a vendor village\, and much more. \n\n\n\nThe Gift Shop is not only enticing for some wonderful festive purchases\, but at specified times\, Santa will be in residence. \n\n\n\nAt this Winterfest\, you can enjoy ice skating and carriage rides. There is a window decoration contest for local businesses too\, and you can vote for your favorite. \n\n\n\nYou can register to take ice skating or ice hockey lessons at certain times on some days of the festival. \n\n\n\nThere will also be food trucks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have an event that you want to feature (for free) on our VisitOhioToday events calendar? Just send us an email at team@visitohiotoday.com. All submissions subject to approval.
URL:https://visitohiotoday.com/event/winterfest-at-market-square/
LOCATION:Winterfest at Market Square\, Market Square\, Portsmouth\, OH\, 45662\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Mohican Winter Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Mohican Winter Fest is held in Loudonville and features ice sculpture displays all around the downtown area. \n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of Mohican Winter Fest\n\n\n\nThe Mohican Winter Fest features ice sculptures and ice sculpting demonstrations. \n\n\n\nOther activities that take place around the area include reptile feeding\, a visit to the grist mill\, and a sponsored walk. \n\n\n\nLocations include Central Park\, Mohican State Park Trail\, Loudonville Fair Building\, and Ugly Bunny Winery. \n\n\n\nEnjoy the hospitality of the local shops and eateries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have an event that you want to feature (for free) on our VisitOhioToday events calendar? Just send us an email at team@visitohiotoday.com. All submissions subject to approval.
URL:https://visitohiotoday.com/event/mohican-winter-fest/
LOCATION:Mohican Winter Fest\, Downtown Loudonville\, Loudonville\, OH\, 44842\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Cleveland Pierogi Week
DESCRIPTION:Indulge in your favorite Polish dumplings around the Cleveland area during this week in January\, celebrating the pierogi. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring the Cleveland Pierogi Week\, more than 30 restaurants participate by offering special pierogi dishes at a set price. \n\n\n\nEnjoy signature dishes\, specialties\, and more at a variety of restaurants. Is there a restaurant on the list you have always wanted to visit? Here’s your perfect opportunity! \n\n\n\nAn app is available for both iOS and Android from their website\, as well as a downloadable ‘Passport’. \n\n\n\nBook into four participating restaurants via the app for the chance to win gift cards. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have an event that you want to feature (for free) on our VisitOhioToday events calendar? Feel free to send us an email at team@visitohiotoday.com. All submissions subject to approval.
URL:https://visitohiotoday.com/event/cleveland-pierogi-week/
LOCATION:Cleveland Pierogi Week\, Cleveland\, Cleveland\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Brewsology Beer Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Brewsology Beer Fest is at the Great Lakes Science Center in January. Enjoy learning and drinking craft beer at the same time! \n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of Brewsology Beer Fest\n\n\n\nThe Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland includes many exhibits\, and there will be demonstrations on the evening of the Brewsology Beer Fest event. \n\n\n\nTickets include access to the Science Center and samples of craft beers. Early Admission tickets are available\, with which you can start your visit at 6 pm and get extra samples of specialty beers. Designated Driver tickets are also available for those unable to drink during the evening. \n\n\n\nThere will be many local and national breweries present; a full list of participating breweries is on the website. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to those 21 and over only. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have an event that you want to feature (for free) on our VisitOhioToday events calendar? Just complete this form or feel free to send us an email at outreach@visitohiotoday.com. All submissions subject to approval.
URL:https://visitohiotoday.com/event/brewsology-beer-fest/
LOCATION:Brewsology Beer Fest\, Great Lakes Science Center\, 601 Erieside Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Crocker Park Ice Festival
DESCRIPTION:This Ice Festival is held throughout Crocker Park in Westlake in late January/early February\, with ice sculptures around the Park. \n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of Crocker Park Ice Festival\n\n\n\nThe Crocker Park Ice Festival will be hosting live ice sculpture demonstrations at various times throughout the three-day event. \n\n\n\nThere will be heartwarming live music\, and large 3D ice displays- perfect for photo opportunities! \n\n\n\nShop\, dine\, and enjoy all the event has to offer with the local vendors and eateries remaining open while the Ice Festival takes place. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have an event that you want to feature (for free) on our VisitOhioToday events calendar? Feel free to send us an email at outreach@visitohiotoday.com. All submissions subject to approval.
URL:https://visitohiotoday.com/event/crocker-park-ice-festival/
LOCATION:Crocker Park Ice Festival\, 177 Market Street\, Westlake\, OH\, 44145\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Buckeye Lake Winterfest
DESCRIPTION:Buckeye Lake Winterfest is an annual community winter event highlighting “Benny the Bass” that takes place at Buckeye Lake Village in late January. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe festivities kick off with a fireworks show over the lake on the eve before the festival starts.  \n\n\n\nWait with bated breath to find out if Benny the Bass takes the bait or not! If he takes it\, that means an early spring is on the way. If Benny refuses breakfast\, six more weeks of winter is in store.  \n\n\n\nListen to some tunes with live music entertainment. Art shows will also be at Winterfest. \n\n\n\nCheck out the food and drink specials! Food trucks and more will be available. \n\n\n\nThe second day is the Buckeye Lake Polar Plunge…. are you brave enough to jump in the cold water??? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have an event that you want to feature (for free) on our VisitOhioToday events calendar? Just send us an email at outreach@visitohiotoday.com. All submissions subject to approval.
URL:https://visitohiotoday.com/event/buckeye-lake-winterfest/
LOCATION:Buckeye Lake Winterfest\, North Shore Boat Ramp\, Buckeye Lake\, OH\, 43008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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