The holiday season opens in Ohio with the 96th annual Statehouse event. Attend the Statehouse Holiday Open House and Festival to kick off the 2011 holiday season. Holiday activities include: carolers, refreshments, model trains, community mascots and much more. Historical characters and modern dignitaries will be on hand to greet guests, including Santa himself. Free and open to the public.

Sponsor: Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board

Location: Ohio Statehouse Rotunda and Atrium, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, Ohio 43215

Event website: http://www.ohiostatehouse.org