Christmas at the Conservatory to kick off the holiday week

Heather Sevigny
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Join the Franklin Park Conservatory for a magical, twinkling, holiday experience. Conservatory Aglow transforms the gardens and interior biomes into an explosion of lights. Wander through the displays and visit annual favorites such as various ornament trees, an astounding life-size gingerbread house, the Whirly Tree and the Paul Busse Garden Railway train display. The event is scheduled to run from 5 to 9 p.m. nightly through December and from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets start at $15.50 and can be purchased by visiting www.fpconservatory.org. For more information call 614-715-8000. Franklin Park Conservatory is located at 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus.

A tree with stretching branches is lit inside the Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus for the Conservatory Aglow event.
A tree with stretching branches is lit inside the Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus for the Conservatory Aglow event.

Tunes, brews and pierogis

Finish up that last-minute holiday shopping then relax at the Guernsey Brewhouse. Bo Jamison & Company will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Jamison's gritty, soulful sound is sure to brighten your spirit. And if all those festive activities made you hungry, fear not. The Forking Pierogi will be on-site serving warm, fresh pierogi. For more information call 740-995-3467. The Guernsey Brewhouse is located 4550 Bloomfield Road, Cambridge.

Teen holiday festival

The Pathways Fellowship Youth Center will host a Christmas carnival for middle and high school students from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday. Join Big Zack for games, prizes, fellowship and a late night round of dodgeball. Food and drinks will be provided and students from all school districts are welcome. For more information call 740-510-5106. Pathways Fellowship's Community Teen Center is located at 1450 Marquand Drive, Cambridge.

Winter Blitz

Don't miss your chance to experience this holiday festival for all ages. The Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium is packed with football-themed family fun this winter. The unique event features different attractions each weekend such as the Touchdown Tube Hill, Igloo Village Field Experience and even Campfire Cocoas. According to the Facebook event page, "Visitors can also indulge in hot cocoa and cookies at the Cocoa Hut located in the Fan Engagement Zone with the added option of a Winter Blitz souvenir mug." The event runs from noon to 8 p.m. on Fridays through Sundays into January. Tickets start at $6 and go up, depending on ride time and added amenities. Purchase tickets at Ticketmaster.com. For more information call 330-458-9176. Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium is located at 1835 Harrison Ave. NW, Canton.

The Hall of Fame Village Winter Blitz Touchdown Tubing Hill that runs through the goal post and across the end zone of Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadiums. The festival runs through January.
The Hall of Fame Village Winter Blitz Touchdown Tubing Hill that runs through the goal post and across the end zone of Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadiums. The festival runs through January.

Live music

Kick back at Georgetown Vineyards, order some of the best food in town, and catch the vibe with a performance by E. Wade. Known for his diverse mix of tunes, it’s a great option for your night out. The show is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Dec. 28. For more information call 740-435-3222. Georgetown Vineyards is located at 62920 Georgetown Road, Cambridge.

Dance party

Check out The Barn in Zanesville for a dance party to shake off the post-Christmas blues and get hyped up for New Year's Eve. Join Cambridge-based DJ Huffy and rock out to your favorite hits. The party is scheduled to run from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 29. For more information call 740-455-2276. The Barn is located at 1947 Linden Ave, Zanesville.

This article originally appeared on The Daily Jeffersonian: Conservatory gardens, interior transformed into an explosion of lights