Santa and Mrs. Claus will light a 30-foot Christmas tree at Dublin's Coffman Park on Dec. 3.
The city's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place at the park, located at 5200 Emerald Pkwy., according to the city's event page. The tree lighting is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus will follow.
10TV reported the event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Both the Tree Lighting and a separate Santa visit at the Dublin History Museum on Dec. 12 are free.
The evening goes beyond the tree. The city's calendar listing includes caroling, dance performances, roaming holiday stilt walkers, ice sculpting, letters to Santa and reindeer.
The Dublin Police Department will collect new, unwrapped toys, gift cards and monetary donations on-site for its Fill a Cruiser Toy Drive. Hot chocolate, holiday-themed refreshments and dinner items will be available for purchase.
The Coffman Homestead, an 1860s-era home on the park grounds, will also be open during the ceremony with festive decorations and tours.
Free parking is available at Coffman Park and the Dublin Community Recreation Center at 5600 Post Road. Visitors to the recreation center will need to enter from Post Road or Downpatrick, off Tara Hill. A portion of Coffman Park Drive in front of the pavilion will be closed during the event.
Residents with questions can call Community Events at 614-410-4545.
Santa visits the Dublin History Museum
Families can stop by the Dublin History Museum on Dec. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. to meet Santa and hear live holiday music. Visitors can also make a craft and enjoy hot chocolate and treats provided by Clover Coffee, according to Visit Dublin Ohio.
The museum is free of charge for self-guided tours during the event. Donations are encouraged.
Upcoming Dublin holiday events
- Thursday, Dec. 3, 6-8 p.m. — Tree Lighting Ceremony, Coffman Park, 5200 Emerald Pkwy.
- Sunday, Dec. 13, 1–3 p.m. — Santa at the Dublin History Museum
