If you’re like everyone else around the area, you’re always looking for something new to do, especially around the holidays. This is actually the biggest and best time of year to find easy fun things to do with your other half or the family, so you might think about checking out these events for some fun times!
Clifton Mill: Have you been to this place in Ohio that has made national history? If not, I highly suggest going because not only does it hold a world record in the United States for biggest light display but it also has one of the most magical feels you’ll ever experience. It’s a walk through with 3.5 million lights along with dining in their dinner area. Clifton Mill is the perfect place to make family memories or just a romantic date for the evening. It opens at 5 p.m. every evening and is $10 a person admission.
Christmas in the Village: The quaint town of Tipp City is decorating their small town for the holidays turning it into a magical wonderland of joy. As you wander through the town of Tipp City, you will see houses decked out in all the holiday lights along with all the shops staying open for business giving you the perfect opportunity to explore. They also have holiday workshops going for kids to enjoy and there is great food to try. It cost $20 a person to walk through the holiday scene or $16 if you want to buy the tickets before you arrive.
Woodland Lights: Take a short trip out to this sight to see. You will experience a walk of nothing but lights through the Washington township area. They claim that it’s nothing but a world of fantasy in the Dayton area. To explore this holiday event it starts around December 4 at 6 p.m. You will see lights in all sort of shapes and designs, so don’t miss out!
PNC Festival of Lights: If you don’t mind a little bit of a drive and you love the zoo, like me, I suggest taking the short trip to Cincinnati for this one. They decorate the zoo in all lights, 2.5 million to be exact. There still will be some animals there for you to enjoy along with an elegant taste of foods to eat from. This event starts mid-December and travels through January 1.
Ice Skating: Are you more into sporty holiday fun? These three ice skating rinks around Dayton will suit you perfectly. If you want to help the little ones learn, or maybe just learn for yourself, or maybe you are a really good ice skater, here are the places you should go to. River Scape has been holding ice skating for the past years now, if you don’t mind being right in the middle of the downtown area of the city. Hoover Skate Arena is a must, check out for space to skate, located on Hoover Ave. Then there is South Metro Ice, this rink is located at 10562 Success Ln. Dayton.
Carriage Ride: If you’re searching for a romantic evening with your other half, then head out to the Greene for one of their seasonal carriage rides. You will go all through the small area of the Greene seeing all the Christmas lights, the big tree, and of course you get to go shopping and dine with some really good food. This one you can’t go wrong with for a magical relaxing evening with the one you love.
Emily Culbertson
Reporter