Scrooges, snap out of it. There are many opportunities to get into the holiday spirit this season.

Winter Wonderland at Creekside Park: Nov. 13-Jan. 4, Creekside Park, 123 Mill St., Gahanna. Parade is Nov. 28. www.oldegahanna.com.  

Ohio Craft Museum’s exhibit Gifts of the Craftsmen: Nov. 15-Dec. 23, 1665 W. Fifth Ave. Search for unique gifts with jewelry, pottery, art glass, baskets, clothing and more. www.ohiocraft.org.  

Shadowbox: Holiday Hoopla: Nov. 19-Jan. 2, Shadowbox, 164 Easton Town Center. Now in its 18th year, this sketch comedy pokes fun at our will to make the holidays perfect.
www.shadowboxcabaret.com.  

Fantasy of Lights: Nov. 20-Dec. 30, Alum Creek State Park Marina, 3615 S. Old State Rd. Two miles featuring 125 light displays. www.ohiostateparks.org.

Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Nov. 20-Jan. 2, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell. Featuring more than 3 million lights, model train display and more. www.columbuszoo.org.  

Holidays at the Conservatory: Nov. 25-Jan. 3, Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St. The annual display of lights, holiday trees and more than 100 varieties of poinsettias. www.fpconservatory.org.  

Columbus Children's Theatre presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: Nov. 27-Dec. 20, Park Street Theatre, 512 N. Park St. www.colschildrenstheatre.org.

 

Decorative Arts Center of Ohio’s Traditions of Christmas Tours: Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12 and 19, 145 E. Main St., Lancaster. Stroll through an interactive stroll through Christmas past. www.decartsohio.org.  

Life-sized Nativity: Dec. 2-Jan. 1, State Auto Insurance Companies, 518 E. Broad St. A Downtown Columbus tradition since the 1930s. www.stateauto.com.  

Holiday Tours on Capitol Square: Dec.1-31, Ohio Statehouse, High and Broad streets. A guided tour of the 1861 Statehouse. www.ohiostatehouse.org.  

Statehouse Holiday Festival Open House and Tree Lighting: Dec. 1, 5-7 p.m., High and Broad streets. The 94th annual event includes activities, Santa and refreshments. www.ohiostatehouse.org.  

Shadowbox’s The Holiday Lunchbox: Dec. 2-23, Shadowbox, 164 Easton Town Center. Filled with holiday sketches and songs from Shadowbox’s 18-year Hoopla history. www.shadowboxcabaret.com.  

Columbus Jazz Orchestra’s “Home for the Holidays:” Dec. 2-6, Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. Featuring Helen Welch. www.jazzartsgroup.org.  

Echoes in Time Theatre presents The Man Who Drew Santa Claus: Thomas Nast: Dec. 3, 10 and 17, Ohio Historical Center, 1982 Velma Ave. Nast is credited with creating our popular image of Santa Claus. www.ohiohistory.org.

Contemporary American Theatre Company’s The Santaland Diaries: Dec. 3-27, Studio Three Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St. A humorous one-act play written by David Sedaris. www.catco.org.  

Capital University’s Christmas Festival, “There Shall A Star:” Dec. 3-6, Mees Hall, Capital University, Bexley. Featuring the Chapel Choir, Choral Union, the Women’s Chorus, The Chordsmen and more. www.capital.edu.  

Christmas in the Village: Dec. 4-5, Downtown Canal Winchester, 36 S. High St. Includes carriage rides, Santa, games, carolers, a parade and more. www.mainstreetcanalwinchester.org.  

The Columbus Gay Men's Chorus: “Joy! Our Holiday Tradition:” Dec. 4 and 5, King Avenue UM Church; Dec. 12, 2 p.m., Lord of Life Lutheran Church, and 8 p.m., Powell UM Church. Celebrating the 10th season of “Joy!” www.cgmc.com.  

Light Up the Night and A Taste of Mount Vernon Winter Festival: Dec. 4-5, The King Arts Complex, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave. A celebration of lights with choirs, crafts, photos with Kente Klaus and more. www.kingartscomplex.com.  

Winter Lights Christmas Celebration and Parade: Dec. 4, 6-8 p.m., Grove City Town Center, Broadway and Park streets. Visit with Santa, enjoy carols and a parade and more. www.grovecityohio.gov.  

The Columbus Symphony Pops Series’ Holiday Pops: Dec. 4-6, Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Featuring the Columbus Symphony Chorus. www.columbussymphony.com.  

Winterfair: Dec. 4-6, Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave. A holiday artists’ market. www.ohiocraft.org.  

The 25th Short North Holiday Hop: Dec. 5, 4-10 p.m., Short North Arts District on High Street between Goodale Boulevard and Fifth Street. Galleries and shops stay open later and street performers line the district. www.shortnorth.org.  

Christine's Christmas Concert: Dec. 5, Dublin Jerome High School, 8300 Hyland-Croy Rd.. With pianist Matt King. www.christinewilsonfoundation.org.  

North Market Holiday Open House & Craft Extravaganza: Dec. 5-6, North Market, 59 Spruce St. Includes artisans, food samples and more. www.northmarket.com.  

Christmas Candlelighting: Dec. 5, Historic Roscoe Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton. Experience an old-fashioned Christmas. www.roscoevillage.com.  

Christmas on the Square Festival: Dec. 5, Sunbury Village Square, Cherry street and State Route 37, Sunbury. Includes a parade, open house for merchants and food. www.sunburybigwalnutchamber.com.  

CAPA presents Dave Koz and Friends’ “A Smooth Jazz Christmas 2009:” Dec. 6, 7 p.m., Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. Enjoy this jazz legend’s best seasonal recreations, with special guests Rick Braun, David Benoit, Brenda Russell and Peter White. www.capa.com.  

Village Lights: Dec. 6, throughout the German Village. With music, carriage rides and Santa. www.germanvillage.com.  

WNCI Jingleball: Dec. 8-9, Lifestyles Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Featuring The Fray, The Ting Tings, Jason Castro, Bowling for Soup, Shinedown and more. www.promowestlive.com.

Available Light Theatre presents XMAS: Dec. 10-13, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave. A holiday play by Slaybaugh and Lewis and Artie Isaac. www.avltheatre.com.  

CAPA presents the Skaggs Family Christmas featuring Ricky Skaggs and The Whites: Dec. 11, 8 p.m., Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. Now in its fifth year, this tour offers classics and brand new holiday gems. www.capa.com.  

Dickens of a Christmas: Dec. 11-12, 18-19 and 20, Ohio Village, 1982 Velma Ave.
Step into the world of Charles Dicks and revisit the Victorian Christmas. www.ohiohistory.org.  

BalletMet’s The Nutcracker: Dec. 11-23, Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Journey into a little girl’s imagination for this classic holiday tradition. www.balletmet.org.  

Decorative Arts Center of Ohio’s Family Night in the Parlors: Dec. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 145 E. Main St., Lancaster. Enjoy treats and decorations, a magic show and more. www.decartsohio.org.  

A Christmas Rock N' Roll Spectacular: Dec. 12, Capitol Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St., www.ticketmaster.com.  

Santa Paws: Dec. 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 Powell Rd., Powell. See the animals in the holiday spirit. www.columbuszoo.org .

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra’s “A Baroque Holiday:” Dec. 12. Pontifical College Josephinum, 7625 N. High St. www.promusicacolumbus.org.  

Gaither Homecoming, The Christmas Tour 2009: Dec. 18, 7 p.m., Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd. The Gaither Vocal Band is joined by many special guests. www.nationwidearena.com.

 
The Columbus Symphony’s Gospel Christmas: Dec. 19, Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Broad St. www.columbussymphony.com.  

Ohio Craft Museum’s gift-making workshop: Dec. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1665 W. Fifth Ave. For children ages 6-12, including two projects complete with gift wrap they decorate themselves. www.ohiocraft.org.  

Branson Country Christmas featuring The Ozark Jubilee: Dec. 19, Aladdin Shrine Center, 3850 Stelzer Rd. www.jbpromo.com.  

The Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s Gospel Christmas: Dec. 19, 8 p.m., Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Broad St. Featuring the Columbus Symphony Chorus and conductor Charles Floyd. www.columbussymphony.com.  

Decorative Arts Center of Ohio’s Victorian Scrap Ornament Workshop: Dec. 19, 10-11:30 a.m., 145 E. Main St., Lancaster. www.decartsohio.org.

Christmas Brunch at the Ohio Village: Dec. 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ohio Historical Center, 1982 Velma Ave. Partake in food and merriment, with a visit from Charles Dickens. www.ohiohistory.org.  

New Albany Symphony’s Holiday Spectacular: Dec. 20, 3-5 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 W. Dublin-Granville Rd. Performing with the newly formed New Albany Satellite Children’s Choir and the New Albany Ballet. www.newalbanysymphony.com.  

Kwanzaa Winter Academy: Dec. 21-Jan. 1, The King Arts Complex, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave. An opportunity to learn the seven principles of Kwanzaa. www.kingartscomplex.com.  

Early Music in Columbus presents Twelfth Night: Jan. 8-9. Pontifical College Josephinum, 7625 N. High St. www.earlymusicincolumbus.org.