Holiday activities list shared
Fill your calendar with these upcoming Christmas events.
Secret Santa Shopping – Coshocton Elementary School is offering students the chance to shop for their families in a safe and fun way. This event will be held Sunday, Dec. 1 at the elementary school from 2-4 p.m. High school students will be available to help children shop. There will also be a wrapping station, a cookie decorating area, Santa pictures and games.
Christmas in the Country Craft Show – The West Lafayette Farmer’s Market will be holding a Christmas in the Country Craft Show on Sunday, Dec. 1 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the Coshocton KOA on County Road 10.
Warsaw’s Christmas on Main Parade – The 2024 Christmas on Main Lighted Parade in Warsaw will be held on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. The parade will end at the court square with a short prayer, singing and then seeing Santa pass out candy. Parade participants need to line up at 5:30 p.m. at River View Community Park.
Live Nativity – The Coshocton Christian Tabernacle will hold its drive-thru live nativity from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6-7. The church is located at 48245 STE A Genesis Drive in Coshocton.
Santa’s Christmas Carnival – The Second annual Santa’s Christmas Carnival will be Saturday, Dec. 7 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Coshocton Community Room. This fundraising event is sponsored by the Coshocton Regional Medical Center and all funds will go to the Courthouse Illumination Project. The cost is $15 per child (adults are free). Activities include meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus, ornament craft, reindeer food craft, cookie decorating, games, photo ops and a Snow Globe Experience.
Jingle Bell Shop Hop – Our Town Coshocton will be holding its Jingle Bell Shop Hop on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Christmas in the Village – The 36th Annual Christmas in the Village Craft Show will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ridgewood Middle School.
West Lafayette Christmas Parade – The West Lafayette Christmas Parade will be Saturday, Dec. 7 at 12:30 p.m. Line-up is at noon.
Candle Lighting – The annual candle-lighting at Roscoe Village will be on Saturdays, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Before the candle lighting, guests can enjoy visits with Santa, hear strolling carolers, enjoy hot mulled cider and cookies, roasted chestnuts and other activities.
Christmas Magic in Lights – This drive-thru event will be held from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds. Drive around the fairgrounds to see lighted displays by local individuals and clubs. Cost is by donation.
Christmas Concert – The Coshocton Community Choir will present its annual Christmas concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at River View High School. The 90-voice choir will be joined by the Coshocton Youth Chorale and The Coshocton Singers in the concert, as well as the Roscoe Brass Quintet, long-time accompanist Dickie Barrick and additional instrumentalists. In total, more than 150 musicians from throughout central and east Ohio will participate.
Christmas Crafter’s Event – Christmas Crafter’s Event will be held Saturday, Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Roscoe Village Visitor Center. This event showcases local crafters with an emphasis on holiday themed items.
More information for each of these fun activities can be found on Facebook or on community calendars for each area. Please email information on any additional events to jsellers@alonovus.com
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