# Upper Arlington Winter Fest and Tree Lighting

> Event for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Where: Mallway Park, 2096 Arlington Avenue, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
- Ages: kids of all ages
- Price: No fee listed
- Organizer: City of Upper Arlington Parks & Recreation
- Official page: https://www.upperarlingtonoh.gov/591/Winter-Festival
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Upper Arlington's Winter Fest is the city's community holiday tree lighting, held after dark in Mallway Park on Arlington Avenue. Parks & Recreation runs the evening: the community tree is lit, Santa Claus is on hand for visits, a bonfire burns with s'mores, ice sculptors give demonstrations, and holiday activities are set up for kids of all ages. It is an outdoor, walk-around evening, so families should dress for the cold and plan on standing and strolling through the park; strollers work on the park paths. The city calls it one of its most loved holiday traditions and a kickoff to the season, which makes it a good first holiday outing for younger children who can meet Santa without a ticketed line elsewhere. No fee or registration is mentioned on the calendar entry.

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