FORT BENNING, Ga., (Dec. 18, 2013) -- Callaway Gardens presents 21st Annual Fantasy in Lights. Now through Dec. 31. Features 8 million lights and 15 scenes. For more information and how to purchase tickets, visit www.callawaygardens.com/events/signature/fantasy-in-lights/tickets.
Santa visits the library. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Dec. 18 at Mildred Terry Public Library. 3-3:45 p.m. Dec. 18 at Marion County Public Library. 5-5:45 p.m. Dec. 18 at Parks Memorial Library. 11:15 a.m.-noon Dec. 19 at South Columbus Public Library. 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at North Columbus Public Library. 2-2:45 p.m. Dec. 21 at Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library.
A Tuna for Christmas. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19-21, Dec. 23-24 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at the McClure Theatre, Springer Opera House. $17-$37. www.springeropera.org.
A Christmas Carol: The Musical. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19-21 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Springer Opera House. $17-$40. www.springeropera.org.
Winterfest With Santa at Living Grace UMC. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19-20 at Living Grace United Methodist Church. Games, crafts and more. 706-442-3247 or gimpster56@yahoo.com.
Campfire With Santa and Holiday Hayrides at F.D. Roosevelt State Park. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at F.D. Roosevelt State Park. Holiday crafts, roasting marshmallows, carols, hayrides, holiday stories and more. Bring your own marshmallow roasting stick and folding chair. $6 per person and $5 parking fee per vehicle. 706-663-4858.
Holiday Campsite Decoration Contest at F.D. Roosevelt State Park. Judging is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 21. Rules: PG-13 rated decor and themes only; no nails or staples on plants, no unattended candles or fires; leave no trace decorating ideas. Winners will be announced at campfire. There is no fee to enter the contest but there is $5 parking fee per vehicle. For more information, call 706-663-4858.
Winter Tree Walk. 1-2:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at F.D. Roosevelt State Park. One-mile walk through the forest. Meet at the Liberty Bell Pool parking lot. Bring water. $5 parking fee. 706-663-4858.
Holiday Card printmaking workshop. 1-4 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Columbus Museum. $25-$35. Make a holiday card using the Reductive Lino-Block printmaking method. For all ages. Register by Dec. 19. 706-748-2562.
Christmas at Columbus Park Crossing. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 21 on Whittlesey Road. Music, dance, crafts, Santa and more. www.columbusparkcrossing.com.
Story Time with Mrs. Claus. 1 p.m. session and 3 p.m. session Dec. 21 at Callaway Gardens. $10 per person. Children 2 and younger free but require a "free child's ticket." Reservations are required. Join Mrs. Claus for an hour of storytelling and cupcake decorating. Children will also make a bag of reindeer food to take home for Rudolph's Christmas Eve visit. This event is designed for children ages 12 and younger, and at least one accompanying adult. www.callawaygardens.com.
Holiday Crafts at F.D. Roosevelt State Park. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 22 and Dec. 29. Create a seasonal souvenir or gift using collected natural items like cotton bolls, corn shucks, nuts, twigs, seeds and tree cross sections. Meet at the campground Group Shelter below Lake Delano Dam. $3 per craft item, $5 parking fee per vehicle. Bring correct cash. 706-663-4858.
My Gym's Holiday Camp. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 23, Dec. 27 and Dec. 30 and 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 2-3. My Gym's Holiday Camp is for children ages 3--10 years old. Activities include playing games, participating in relays, arts and crafts, story times and snacks. $35-$40 per day. Buy two days, and get a day free. 706-507-2966.
Swim with Santa. 3-7 p.m. Dec. 23 at the Columbus Aquatic Center. $6 per child. Fee includes personalized Christmas Tree ornament, snack and storytime. Space is limited. 706-225-3980.
Winter Camp 2013 at Premier Martial Arts. Dec. 23-27 and Dec. 30-Jan. 3 at Premier Martial Arts, 8158-C Fortson Business Park Blvd. Early drop off of 7:30 and a late pick up at 6pm. Register your kids, ages 5-12. Activities include karate, games, movies and snacks. Must bring a lunch. You do not have to be a Premier Martial Arts student to come to these camps. $150 per week. 706-320-3505.
Holiday Kids Movie Series at IMAX Theatre. 10 a.m. Dec. 26-27 Monsters University, 10 a.m. Dec. 31 and Jan. 2-3 Despicable Me 2 at the National Infantry Museum. Free admission.
Holiday Film Festival. 2 p.m. Dec. 26 The Santa Clause, Dec. 27 The Muppet Christmas Carol, Dec. 28 How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the North Columbus Public Library.
The Ludy's Christmas Light Spectacular available through Dec. 31. Visit Ludys Christmas Light Spectacular at 5784 Ironstone Drive, in the Cottonwood Plantation neighborhood. http://www.ludychristmas.com.
New Year's Eve Party at Callaway Gardens begins at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening dinner and live music, followed by a balloon drop and champagne toast. A cash bar is available throughout the evening. $150 for dinner and dance only. To reserve tickets, call 800-225-5292.
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