Three FREE Not-To-Miss MetroParks Holiday Events The Entire Family Will Enjoy
Take a break from holiday shopping and enjoy the spirit of the season with Five Rivers MetroParks holiday events.
Three FREE Not-To-Miss MetroParks Holiday Events The Entire Family Will Enjoy
Whether you step back in time to enjoy Christmas traditions of the 1880s or take a peaceful stroll along an illuminated path at Aullwood Garden MetroPark, there are opportunities for people of all ages to get outside and create new holiday traditions.
After Christmas on the Farm, visit Aullwood Garden MetroPark for its annual Winter Luminary Walk. Dress for the weather and enjoy a quiet stroll along the beautifully lit pathways that lead to the Aull house.
Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk is Saturday, December 2, 5pm to 7pm.
Why it’s a holiday must: The combination of festive lights, outdoor winter fun, and local history make this a special holiday tradition for people of all ages.
“We see many familiar faces each year,” said Betty Hovel, MetroParks’ education coordinator. “Adults who came to this event with their parents or grandparents now bring their children.”
The luminary walk culminates with a visit to the Aull house. Dating back to 1907, this rustic Arts and Crafts-style house will be filled with refreshments, simple decorations and historical charm. Guests will also have a chance to learn about the Aulls and their home, which is on the Ohio State and National Historic Registries.
Christmas on the FarmBring the family to Christmas on the Farm at Carriage Hill MetroPark where families can experience what Christmas was like in the 1880s.
Christmas on the Farm is Saturday, December 9, 11am to 4pm.
Why it’s a holiday must: The combination of history and hands-on activities provide guests with a unique holiday experience. Visitors enjoy timeless Christmas traditions while learning and having fun with their families. For the kids: From historical demonstrations of crafts to music and ornament making, there are myriad engrossing activities for kids of all ages. Families also can help decorate the farmhouse, and then enjoy a holiday bonfire.
Holiday Evening at Carriage HillSpend a chilly winter evening by the warmth of a bonfire as you experience seasonal history come to life. Families can interact with living historians and watch demonstrations, all by the light of candles and luminaries throughout the Carriage Hill Historical Farm.
Also on the same day, Holiday Evening at Carriage Hill - Saturday, December 9, 5pm to 7pm.
Why it’s a holiday must: An immersive experience for people of all ages, Holiday Evening at Carriage Hill breathes life into Victorian-era holiday traditions. Families can experience what the holidays were like on a working farm more than 100 years ago. For the kids: Curious kiddos have an opportunity to ask living historians questions while they watch period demonstrations. Children can walk through the 1880s farmhouse to see sweets being made, visit the barn animals, and then finish the evening by watching blacksmith and woodshop demonstrations.
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