2018 Christmas in the Village (Night 2)

Roving carolers, Santa visits, horse-drawn carriage rides, hay rides pulled by antique tractors, ice sculptures, kids activities, & much much more return to kick off the holiday season during Canal Winchester’s annual storybook Christmas celebration held in the city’s historic downtown on Friday, December 1st from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 2nd from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Activities will take place on the sidewalks and streets as well as inside several business establishments around the city’s municipal office building at 36 S. High Street. All activities at the event are free and open to everyone
Attractions

Both Nights:
 

• Tree Lighting 6:00 p.m. Friday, 5:00 p.m. Saturday (grassy knoll behind Stradley Place)
• Visit with Santa (Huntington Bank)  *Look for Canal Winchester Human Services' Adopt-A-Family Toy Box!  Food, Toy, or Donation to Adopt-A-Family Program always appreciated!
• Christmas Trolley (various downtown stops)
• Cookies & Cardmaking (Faith United Methodist Church - 15 W. Columbus)
• Children​’s Games (Chase Bank)
• Children's Train Rides (across from Fantasy Cupcake)
• Hayrides (in front of municipal building)
• Meet Ginger & Gingy / Gingerbread House Contest (HER Realtors - 11 S. High)
• Children’s Crafts (Town Hall)
• Pet Pictures with Santa (M. Vasko office- 19 N. High)*$10 donation suggested
• Meet the Grinch (HER Realtors - 25 N. High)
• Meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Rise Realty - 36 N. High)
• Ice Sculptures (Stradley Place)
• Popcorn Station (Stradley Place)
• Christmas Music on S. High Street (courtesy of Councilman Mike Walker)
• Craft Bazaar (Community Center) *2017 vendor space is filled
• Train Display (Community Center)
• Canal Winchester Area Historical Society's Prentiss School and Railroad Depot will be open to visitors each night. (N. High)