Canal Winchester’s annual storybook Christmas celebration kicks off the holiday season in downtown Canal Winchester on December 1st and 2nd. Christmas in the Village activities will take place Friday, December 1st from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2nd from 5:00-8:00 p.m. A free public event, Christmas in the Village will feature Santa visits, a model train display, ice sculpting, kids’ activities, a gingerbread house contest, a chance to Meet the Grinch, and much more! Santa Claus will arrive downtown to start each night with a Christmas tree lighting. Please check the city’s website for Santa's route each night as well as information about the Friday December 1st Brockstrong Light up the Night Holiday Lights parade!
New this year, a Christmas Trolley will make its way through downtown during Christmas in the Village, making stops on South High Street, at the Frances Steube Community Center, and at the Railroad Depot. Some of Santa’s reindeer will also make an appearance at Stradley Park on Saturday, December 2nd!
Christmas in the Village is a partnership between the City of Canal Winchester and Destination: Canal Winchester. This free community event would not be possible without the support of local businesses and volunteers. For more information about Christmas in the Village, visit www.destinationcw.org or www.canalwinchesterohio.gov.
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