DUBLIN, OHIO- Bridge Park is in the holiday spirit for its return of “12 Days of Bridge Park”. Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, beginning December 1 through December 18, visitors can have “not so silent nights” with new and exciting holiday-inspired events each day. Programming includes live music, cold weather drink specials, festive finds, Santa in the Park, an Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl and much more. Additional seasonal events and details including North Market Bridge Park’s Christmas tree lot, a holiday trivia night at Urban Meyer’s Pint House, Santa Brunch at Fado and more are available here.
Featured “12 Days of Bridge Park” events include:
Thursday, December 1: City of Dublin Tree Lighting
From 5-7pm, grab a holiday drink with your DORA cup and attend the annual City of Dublin Tree Lighting in Riverside Crossing Park.
Saturday, December 10: Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
Break out your ugliest sweater for a night of sipping and strolling through Bridge Park and Historic Dublin during the Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl. To participate:
Pick up your passport and receive an Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl koozie*
Visit the many participating downtown Dublin locations
Receive a stamp for each location you visit
Turn in your completed passport with five stamps or more at the end of the crawl for a chance to win a giveaway*
*Passports can be picked up and turned in at The Getaway, Pins/16-Bit and Market Bar
Sunday, December 11: Santa Brunch at Fado
From 10am-12pm, enjoy brunch at Fado with the MVP of the North Pole himself, Santa Claus and his wife, Mrs. Claus. While there, make sure to grab an ornament from the “giving tree” in partnership with the Children's Hunger Alliance. Gifts can be dropped off before the holidays.
Saturday, December 17:
Holiday Market at North Market Bridge Park: From 9am-1pm, stop by North Market Bridge Park to find a gift for your loved ones during their Holiday Market, featuring 30+ vendors and a DJ to set the holiday mood.
Santa in the Park: Be sure to visit the Keystone Park next to REBoL from 12-3pm for the last chance to take your free photo with Santa Claus and to drop your letter off at the North Pole mailboxes.
Ongoing holiday activations, events and programming include:
12 Days of Giveaways
The ultimate holiday scavenger hunt is on from December 1st-12th. Each day, a prize card will be hidden in a new location at Bridge Park. Clues of the location will be shared on our Instagram stories for one lucky winner to find. Once the prize card is found, stop by the noted business to collect.
Letters to Santa
Drop off your letters to Santa at one of our three North Pole mailboxes found throughout Bridge Park. Locations include: Bridge Park Office, North Market Bridge Park and the large holiday tree at Keystone Park (next to REBoL).
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Butterfly
Bridge Park is partnering with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to “Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life” this holiday season. Starting on November 16, a beautiful, 10-foot butterfly will light up anytime someone donates $10 or more to this fantastic cause. Stop by Portal Park (next to Urban Meyer’s Pint House) and see the butterfly through the end of the year. Grab a warm holiday drink, make a donation, and watch your gift light up a life.
Holiday Tree Photo Contest
Snap a photo with the giant holiday tree and tag us on Instagram #atbridgepark for a chance to win a $100 gift card to your favorite Bridge Park business. Winner will be chosen December 18th.
Igloos at VASO
Returning this holiday season, take in stunning views of downtown Dublin while enjoying cocktails from VASO's private outdoor heated igloos.