Bring the family downtown on Thursday, December 2, 2021 for the Ohio Statehouse Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Square complex.
The free, family-friendly holiday festival kicks off with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus at the Ohio Statehouse. The lighting of the historically-decorated Statehouse Tree will commence before the celebration continues back inside. Refreshments will be provided, and there will be arts and crafts activities, games and special performances from local choirs.
There will also be a free photo station available to capture your family’s moment with Santa.
If you don’t make it down for the event, stop back throughout the season to see the beautiful lights at the Ohio Statehouse, Columbus Commons, Scioto Mile, and Christmas Corner – all in Downtown Columbus.
Note: some details are from 2019; updates for 2021 will be added once released.
Atrium, Rotunda, Museum Gallery, Map Room
The Ohio Statehouse
1 Capitol Square
Columbus, OH 43215
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I’m not affiliated with the event, but I believe they have the performances scheduled months in advanced.
Hi I no this is very short notice, but I was wondering can I bring my little cheerleaders to perform in y’all Christmases actively on Thursday