Night of Lights ~ Phenix City
celebrates the season. Watch as
Santa flips the switch to light up
the Riverwalk. See the Amphitheater
decked out with beautiful holiday decorations
and a giant Christmas tree. Beginning
at 6 p.m. enjoy some hot chocolate and the
annual Christmas production of local performers,
dancing and singing to favorite
holiday tunes, and a finale of holiday fireworks.
Cost: Free admission. Info: P.C.
Parks & Rec. 334.291.4719
Broadway Holiday ~ bring
the family to the ceremonial
lighting of Columbus’ 40-foot
tree in the 1100 block of Broadway from
6:30-8:30 p.m. Choirs will herald the season
alongside a visit from Santa and his
reindeer. Info:cclark@columbusga.org or 706.322.1613
A Skaggs Family Christmas
~ Virtuoso multi-instrumentalist
Ricky Skaggs and musical
clan The Whites perform Christmas classics
and brand new holiday tunes at the
RiverCenter Bill Heard Theatre in a celebration
of family and song. Info:
RiverCenter box office, www.rivercenter.org
or 1.888.332.5200
Westville by Candlelight ~ Breathtaking displays of greenery
with the sparkle and
warmth of candles flickering in the night.
Christmas Customs of Germany, Scotland
and England come to life as visitors journey
through time. Village opens at 6 p.m.
Info: 888.733.1850 or www.westville.org
TubaChristmas ~ Hear your
holiday favorites played by local
tuba and euphonium enthusiasts
conducted by Dr. George Corradino. At
1 p.m. in Macy’s Court at Peachtree Mall.
Cost: Free.
-7 Victorian Holiday Open
House ~ Port Columbus’ Civil
War era Christmas event. The
entire museum will be decorated in the
1860s holiday fashion. Special Civil War
Santa will visit and take photos with the
children. A special Breakfast with Santa
early on Saturday. Museum admission is
free for the weekend! Info: Nicola Sarn
706.327.9798 or
programs@portcolumbus.org
Bob Barr Christmas Concert
~ Classic Christmas music and
other selections performed by
the Bob Barr Community Band under the
direction of George Corradino. At the
Jordan High School Auditorium at 3 p.m.
Info: Julene Johnson 706-660-0254 or
julenejohnson@knology.net
A Cherish the Ladies’
Christmas ~ Let the
world-renowned Celtic
ensemble Cherish the Ladies start off your
holiday celebration with joy. At the
RiverCenter at 7:30 p.m. Come early and
watch Santa travel down Broadway on a
fire truck to magically light up RiverCenter.
Children can visit with Santa in the lobby
and enjoy sugar cookies during intermission.
Cost: $5-36. Info: RiverCenter box
office, www.rivercenter.org or
1.888.332.5200
Bi-City Christmas
Parade ~ See beautiful
floats, cartoon characters,
antique cars, marching bands, horses and
even Santa, himself. The parade route
begins at 10 a.m. in Phenix City and ends
in Columbus. Info: P.C. Parks & Rec.
334.291.4719
Holiday Puppet Show ~ Visit the Columbus Public
Library for this fun-filled
holiday tradition, featuring their merry
band of puppeteers from 2-3 p.m. Call for
other branch dates and times. Info:
706.243.2679
-30 Fantasy In Lights ~ Since 1992, this outdoor
light and sound show at
Callaway Gardens has glittered with holiday
magic for millions of people. Drive
along or ride the trolley and see eight million
lights creating more than a dozen
scenes. Lights are turned on at 6 p.m.
nightly. Info: 706.663.2281 or
www.callawaygardens.com
-30 The Christmas
Village ~ 22,000 square
feet of warmth and merriment
at Callaway Gardens, open at noon
daily. Visit the Land of the Nutcrackers,
Ornament Forest, Toyland, Callaway Gifts
and the Candy Store and stop for a meal at
the Fantasy Food Court. Crafters and their
wares fill the Georgia Crafters area, making
this the ideal place to find one-of-akind
gifts. Info: 706.663.2281 or
www.callawaygardens.com
Santa at the Library ~ The merry man from the
North Pole will visit the
library to read one of his favorite stories
and to find out if everyone has been
naughty or nice! At the North Columbus
Branch Library from 10-11 a.m. Call for
other branch dates and times. Info:
706.243.2679
