Calling all little elves in kindergarten through 4th grade! The Pickaway County Historical Society invites you to celebrate the magic of Christmas at Mt. Oval Historic House & Farm. Step inside the beautifully decorated historic farmhouse for an afternoon of holiday cheer, Christmas traditions and festive fun.
Young guests will enjoy:
Making a special Christmas craft to take home
Singing favorite holiday songs
A special visit with Santa Claus
Hot chocolate, tea sandwiches and sweet Christmas treats
Admission: $10 per child, $5 per adult. Payment is required in advance.
Reservations required by Wednesday, December 9. Space is limited to 20 children, with up to two adults per child, first-come, first-served. Call the Pickaway County Historical Society at 740-474-1495 (Tuesday–Friday, 1–4 PM) or text Sandy Montgomery at 740-497-0612.
Help Topple the Truck with Toys at Marvin Webster Park in South Bloomfield! Please bring a new, unwrapped toy. All toy and money donations go to PICCA to help put smiles on children’s faces for Christmas.
8 AM–8 PM: Toy drop-off
2–6 PM: Visit Santa
4–8 PM: Free horse carriage rides
Marvin Webster Park, 5000 Park Place, South Bloomfield.
Looking for a local, one-of-a-kind gift? Rhoads Garden Center hosts its 15th Annual Winterfair on Saturday, December 5, bringing together local vendors with locally made gifts, body products, wine, home décor and more.
VIP early entry, 8:30 AM: 200 VIP tickets at $5 each include an exclusive pre-show experience and a raffle ticket. Get VIP tickets.
General shopping, 9:30 AM–3 PM: free, no registration needed.
Enjoy wine tastings throughout the day, Joy House coffee in the morning and homemade chicken & noodles.
Join Rhoads Garden Center for Brunch with Santa! Two seatings are available, at 11:00 AM or 12:45 PM, and each lasts about an hour.
Visit with Santa: enjoy a personal visit with the big man himself.
Pancakes and more: all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee.
Professional photos: Ava Lauren Photography will capture a memorable image of your child with Santa.
Make your own ornament: create a personalized keepsake.
Tickets: children $22, adults $16. Children under 2 are free, but please get a free infant ticket. Only 125 seats are available per seating. Festive attire encouraged!
The Rhoadhouse bar will be open for parents who want a “Santa’s Little Helper” signature drink or a morning mimosa.
Find more holiday events, traditions, and places to stay on our Christmas in Pickaway page.
Come use all of the library’s crafting materials to make any last-minute ornaments or gifts for friends and family!
Part of the Younkin Branch Library’s Make an Ornament family series, held Wednesday evenings in December from 5:30 to 7:30 PM: Paint Swirls in Bulbs (Dec. 2), Air Dry Clay Ornaments (Dec. 9), Sand Layer Ornaments (Dec. 16) and Free Crafting (Dec. 23). Free and open to families.
Floyd E. Younkin Branch Library, Meeting Room, 51 Long St., Ashville.
Layer colorful sand in fun shaped ornaments that you can hang or set on a table!
Part of the Younkin Branch Library’s Make an Ornament family series, held Wednesday evenings in December from 5:30 to 7:30 PM: Paint Swirls in Bulbs (Dec. 2), Air Dry Clay Ornaments (Dec. 9), Sand Layer Ornaments (Dec. 16) and Free Crafting (Dec. 23). Free and open to families.
Floyd E. Younkin Branch Library, Meeting Room, 51 Long St., Ashville.
Use fast-drying air dry clay and shape cutters to create fun and creative shaped ornaments!
Part of the Younkin Branch Library’s Make an Ornament family series, held Wednesday evenings in December from 5:30 to 7:30 PM: Paint Swirls in Bulbs (Dec. 2), Air Dry Clay Ornaments (Dec. 9), Sand Layer Ornaments (Dec. 16) and Free Crafting (Dec. 23). Free and open to families.
Floyd E. Younkin Branch Library, Meeting Room, 51 Long St., Ashville.
Fill small ornaments with paint and swirl it around to make unique patterns!
Part of the Younkin Branch Library’s Make an Ornament family series, held Wednesday evenings in December from 5:30 to 7:30 PM: Paint Swirls in Bulbs (Dec. 2), Air Dry Clay Ornaments (Dec. 9), Sand Layer Ornaments (Dec. 16) and Free Crafting (Dec. 23). Free and open to families.
Floyd E. Younkin Branch Library, Meeting Room, 51 Long St., Ashville.
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