Free or inexpensive local holiday events

It's time to start thinking of creative and inexpensive ways to spend time with your family this holiday season. well, at least it is for me!

We have our own holiday traditions, but I like to try to find different area activities to go to each year also.

Here are a few that you might find fun or interesting:

• Richland Academy Christmas Show, Friday, Dec. 10 7p-9p and Saturday, Dec. 10 3p-5p in Don Brody Hall located in the Richland Academy. Tickets are $6 adults/ $4 students/seniors. Call 419-522-8224 for tickets or more information.

• The Nutcracker Ballet Saturday, December 11th, 2010 at 3:00 PM & 8PM and Sunday, December 12th, 2010 at 3:00 PM. Tickets available at mansfieldtickets.com.

• Oak Hill Cottage Open Houses. 310 Springmill Street, Mansfield. Every Sunday through Dec. 26 $5/adult $1/children.

Here is a list of local links that will provide you with more information and events that you may want to attend:

Kingwood Center calendar of events

Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (there are several different places to find different events on this site, according to what you are looking for - kids, teens, adults).

Mansfield News Journal Local Events Calendar

The Renaissance Theater