Each Wednesday, I let you know about select fun events and other important updates in the Mama / kid world of Columbus.

• Let’s be honest: Santa Claus is around every corner this time of the year.  It can be a little tricky to decide which big guy in the red suit you want to take your kids to (or even if you do want to make a visit).  My pick for the best Santa visiting destination in Columbus is the original Oakland Nursery (we go to the one actually on Oakland Park otherwise known as the Columbus store).  Each year the staff decorates a themed Santa’s village which is beautifully detailed.  This year’s theme is friends of the Congo and features huge stuffed animals and working fountains.   You can visit the village anytime, but Santa is only there on the weekends.  They also have other holiday programming and you can purchase a tree while you’re there.

• Tonight (Wednesday, December at Whole Foods Dublin there is special book signing, caroling and crafting for kids event from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

• I have a soft spot in my heart for the furry and fun Muppets.  If you and your kiddos do too, then the Muppet Vault at Wild Goose Creative on Sunday is a great event for you.  Join other Muppet fans and relive some Muppet holiday viewing.  I wonder if they’ll play Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas which is my personal favorite.