CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The tryptophan wears off, you’ve had your holiday nap during the football games and it’s time to look for something to do. Around Chillicothe there are several super fun activities to keep you busy. Check out what your neighbors will be doing this holiday weekend.
Historic Downtown Happenings
Among hundreds of options for everyone in the family, here are just a few of the unique ideas that may liven-up your weekend.
-50 West Brewing Company is teaming up with the local Jaycees to give gifts to children in need. Stop by 50 West and get an ornament from their tree to donate a gift.
-Feel like a pilgrim chasing after a turkey, throwing an axe around at Southern Ohio Axe Throwing.
-Brighten your holiday with something sparkly from E.M. Smith Jewelers’ Estate and New collections of jewelry.
-Get reprieve from your long day of cleaning, cooking and entertaining at the Brick Haven Spa and Salon.
-Make your year memorable with a tattoo or piercing from Grimey Inc. Tattoos while looking out the window at the holiday lights of Yoctangee Park.
-Browse and buy those hard-to-find gifts at the numerous downtown shops.
-Hop on your choice of transportation while roaming the downtown streets. Horse drawn carriage rides, a trolley or the pedal bus will take you safely to your destination.
Bridge Street Area Happenings
-Danberry Cinema is showing a horror film, “Thanksgiving,” and a Christmas film, “Journey to Bethlehem.”
-Objective Reality Games is entertaining with 3 escape rooms and over 50 different arcade games.
-Holiday shopping isn’t complete without all your indoor and outdoor needs at Lowe’s, Rural King and Menards.
-Cuddle up with the pets at Petland while you choose your next family member: birds, puppies, cats, reptiles, fish, hamsters.
Staying Home
-Not everyone wants to run the rat race among all the traffic and if that’s you, choosing to stay in this weekend can be equally as fun and relaxing. Here are a few ideas.
-Celebrate your pets and friends with a low-key “Petsgiving” and/or “Friendsgiving.” Spending that special time together may lower your stress levels.
-Before the snow sets in, enjoy one last evening around the backyard bonfire, sipping warm beverages and toasting marshmallows while surrounded with the fresh smell of campfire.
-Last, but certainly not least, bingeing those holiday classics while sitting on the couch with a big bowl of popcorn, a snuggly blanket and no deadlines to meet will put the holiday spirit in your heart and on your face.
From the Scioto Valley Guardian, “A Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours this season!”