The Fort Benning area, located just outside of Columbus, GA, offers a wealth of activities for families. Here are some events and activities happening in the Fort Benning region this December and January.
Events Around Fort Benning
Fantasy in Lights
Callaway Gardens
Pine Mountain, GA
Now through December 30, 2014
Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens is a spectacular holiday light and sound show that has been named by National Geographic Traveler as one of the world’s “Top 10 Places to See Holiday Lights.” It features 8 million lights, 15 dazzling scenes, a Christmas Village, special performances, indoor shopping, and more.
$1.50 Bowling
Family Entertainment Center
Fort Benning, GA
Wednesdays in December
Visit the Family Entertainment Center on Wednesdays in December and bowl for just $1.50 a game and $1.50 shoe rental. The Family Entertainment Center has 12 bowling lanes, a rock climbing wall, indoor playground, and many other family-friendly activities.
New Year’s Eve Bowlout
Mall Bowling Center
Fort Benning, GA
December 31, 2014 7pm – 1am
Ring in the New Year at the Mall Bowling Center. Each ticket includes unlimited bowling, party favors, and a breakfast buffet.
Trap & Skeet Night Shoot
MWR Recreation Shooting Complex
Fort Benning, GA
Every 1st & 3rd Thursday, 5pm – 7pm
Shoot clay pigeons at night at the Trap & Skeet Range. Firearm rentals are available or bring your own.
New Year’s Day at CMA
Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus, GA
January 1, 2015
Spend New Year’s Day at the Columbus Museum of Art, the second largest museum in Georgia. View world-renowned art and artifacts as well as Think Outside the Brick, the museum’s annual holiday season exhibit (through January 25, 2015) featuring a model of the city of Columbus made entirely of LEGO® building blocks. During the New Year’s event, winners of the 2014 LEGO® Design Challenge will be announced. All special exhibitions will be open and Roaming Docents will be on hand to answer questions and encourage conversations.
Theatre Performances
Springer Opera House
Columbus, GA
The beautiful and opulent Springer Opera House has been a leading Southern cultural institution for 141 years. Visit this vibrant professional theatre this December and January for shows like Mary Poppins (Dec. 4-21), A Tuna Christmas (Dec. 11-23), and Lend Me a Tenor (Jan.22-31).
