Get ready to slide into the holiday season with the Winter Festival at Mallway Park in Upper Arlington. Mark your calendars for December 5, from 6 pm to 8:30 pm, as the community gears up for an evening of festive fun. According to the City of Upper Arlington's official announcement, the event will host a range of activities, including the annual holiday tree lighting, a visit from Santa, and live ice sculpting demonstrations.
Among the attractions, this year features an iceless rink, which promises to offer a twist on traditional ice skating – no actual ice but plenty of gliding opportunities for enthusiasts of all ages. Bundled up against the winter's chill, attendees will have the chance to enjoy s’mores around a lively bonfire, and kids can bounce to their heart's content on inflatables. While watching live ice sculpting performed by Rock on Ice, visitors can marvel at the skillful artistry, turning blocks of ice into wintery masterpieces.
School spirit will be soaring high as local elementary schools line up to showcase their musical talents with special holiday performances. The schools participating, as mentioned by the City's announcement, will perform in the following order: Barrington, Tremont, Wickliffe, Greensview, and Windermere. These performances serve as the prelude to the community tree lighting ceremony – the luminescent capstone of the evening's celebrations.
The Winter Festival at Mallway Park isn't just about the grand lighting of a tree. It's an opportunity for community members, enveloped in the warmth of family and friends, to kick off the holiday season with joy and merriment. So, bring your holiday cheer and join the festivities – the Upper Arlington community is set to make this year's festival one to remember, all details of which can be found on the City of Upper Arlington's official website.
