Carla Clark | For The Republic
Nora Stein, Finley Stein and Louis Reed watch the Christmas train set up by Bob Morrison during the Christmas Village held in the Commons Saturday, December 4, 2021.
The Columbus Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Christmas Village attracted about 700 people at The Commons on Saturday, a prequel to the Festival of Lights parade downtown.
This year’s theme was “Home Alone,” referencing the popular classic Christmas movies.
Attractions included a selfie photo spot where youngsters could project their best “Kevin scream face,” as organizers called it, just like the character Macaulay Culkin played.
“It was really great to see so many families out having fun together,” said Shanda Sasse, The Commons manager.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Jayden Brown clockwise from left, and Madelyn Brown play the toss the Buccetos pizza game as Stephanie Brown and Jess Prowant watch during the Christmas Village held in the Commons Saturday, December 4, 2021.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Ashley Travis takes a photo as Eira Travis poses on a park bench in front of a an image of New York City during the Christmas Village held in the Commons Saturday, December 4, 2021.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Layne Mails plays a game during the Christmas Village held in the Commons Saturday, December 4, 2021
Carla Clark | For The Republic Christmas Village held in the Commons Saturday, December 4, 2021.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Ivy Thornsberry crawls through a tunnel during the Christmas Village held in the Commons Saturday, December 4, 2021.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Emma Wornock, clockwise from left, and Reed Meece of kidscommons, with Lindsey and Dustin Voelker watch Mila Voelker play the “Home Alone”-themed challenge game during the Christmas Village held in the Commons Saturday, December 4, 2021.
Carla Clark | For The Republic The Bartholomew County Public Library spin the wheel game and other activities during the Christmas Village held in the Commons Saturday, December 4, 2021.
Carla Clark | For The Republic The Christmas Village held in the Commons Saturday, December 4, 2021.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Children play games and go through the obstacle course during the Christmas Village held in the Commons Saturday, December 4, 2021.
Carla Clark | For The Republic People take pictures and children play on the obstacle course during the Christmas Village held in the Commons Saturday, December 4, 2021.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Kelly Huber and Cas Sipes make the Home Alone face during the Christmas Village held in the Commons Saturday, December 4, 2021.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Nora Stein, Finley Stein and Louis Reed watch the Christmas train set up by Bob Morrison during the Christmas Village held in the Commons Saturday, December 4, 2021.
