# Main Library Winter Wonderland & Huntington Holiday Train Display > Event for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 23 – Jan 8 · 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Where: Columbus Metropolitan Library - Main Library, 96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 - Ages: All ages welcome - Price: Free admission; attached underground garage offers first hour free parking - Organizer: Columbus Metropolitan Library & Huntington National Bank - Official page: https://www.columbuslibrary.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/main-library-winter-wonderland-and-huntington-holiday-train-display--listing-e1cb82183d81eb56737ebd32 ## About A downtown Columbus tradition since 1992, the Huntington Holiday Train Display returns to the atrium of the Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Library, delighting generations of young children and their parents. This remarkable O-gauge model railroad layout features four operating trains traveling through a meticulously handcrafted European alpine village complete with snow-covered chalets, ice-skating figurines, working waterfalls, and illuminated winter tunnels. Throughout December, the Main Library hosts festive Winter Wonderland family programming, including special holiday storytimes, children's puppet theater, and hands-on snowflake crafting sessions in the Children's Department. Families can also explore the historic Carnegie reading room, view seasonal art exhibitions, and enjoy warm hot chocolate in the library cafe. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Completely ADA-accessible facility with elevators, broad flat marble walkways, and step-free entrances from Grant Avenue. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated private lactation room and expansive family restrooms with changing stations located on the first floor near the Children's Department. • Age Suitability: Exceptional for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school children. • Sensory Tips: Gentle, quiet library atmosphere; model trains operate with soft mechanical hums, making this an ideal low-sensory holiday destination. ## Similar picks in Columbus - [Central Ohio Model Railroad Club Holiday Train Open House](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/central-ohio-model-railroad-club-holiday-train-open-house--listing-aef33b40564a7b61d064288f) — Nov 28 – Dec 27 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Central Ohio Model Railroad Club, Worthington · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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