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    Holiday Window Display Contest in Downtown Lancaster

    November 18, 2023
    Visit Downtown Lancaster during the 2023 Holiday Window Display Contest, when businesses around downtown will be lit up and decorated for the holiday season. The contest begins on November 18, during the Lancaster Holiday Parade and lasts through Christmas. Winners of the contest will be announced during WinterFest.

    Advent Window Walk

    December 1, 2023
    Advent Window Walk is a living advent calendar in residential downtown Lancaster. For each night of December, a historic home will reveal a festive design in a newly decorated window. By Christmas Eve, the advent windows of 24 homes will be illuminated for nighttime viewing. The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio will reveal a final design on Christmas night. The participating homes are located on Wheeling and King Streets (between High and Broad Streets) and High Street (between King and Main Streets).

    22nd Annual Christmas Walk at Lancaster Camp Ground

    December 1, 2023
    Come join Lancaster Camp Ground for its 22nd Annual Christmas Walk! Mark your calendars for December 1st from 4-8pm and December 2nd from 12-8pm so you don’t miss out on the fun! The Davis Auditorium will be filled with live music starting with the Nostalgics Jazz Band at 7pm on Friday and the Lancaster High School Choir at 7pm on Saturday. The Creighton Corner will turn into Santa's Workshop and will house crafts and activities for the kids! (And we're pretty sure Santa will make an appearance!) There will be vendors set up in the Activity Center for all your last-minute shopping needs! 

    Pickerington Holiday Gift Market

    December 1, 2023
    Join the Olde Pickerington Farmers Market for the 2023 Holiday Gift Market. Shop with local vendors during the Pickerington Village Holiday Gathering and City Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Indoor vendors will be set up on the second floor of Combustion Brewery & Taproom. Then, step outside and explore even more vendors on Church Street in Olde Pickerington Village. This is one market you do not want to miss! 

    Pickerington Holiday Gathering and City Christmas Tree Lighting

    December 1, 2023
    Join Pickerington Village for its annual family-friendly event with activities all around from 5-8pm. Many participating businesses provide a place to warm up and offer free activities and treats. Live music will be in the gazebo with the tree lighting at 5:30pm. Then, enjoy a lighted holiday stroll featuring more than a block of lighted holiday inflatables.

    Fontanini Nativity Display

    December 1, 2023
    Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of the first Christmas as you journey down the streets of Bethlehem, through the shepherd's field and to the temple ruins where you will find the Christ child. Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way at this indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures only at Crossroads every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday in December. The event is free admission and is open from 6 to 9pm.

    Pickerington Holiday Gathering

    December 1, 2023
    Family friendly event with activities all around the Pickerington Village. Many participating businesses provide a place to warm up and offer free activities and treats. Enjoy a lighted holiday stroll featuring more than a block of lighted holiday inflatables, horse-drawn wagon rides, a trolley, ice carving demonstrations, children’s crafts and holiday stories, cookie decorating for kids, live reindeer, visits with Santa and more!

    Miller House Antiques - Annual Christmas Open House

    December 2, 2023
    An old-fashioned Christmas celebration with music and food. 17th and 19th-century antiques, furniture, smalls, textiles, reproduction lighting, American and English original surfaces.

    A Christmas Carroll

    December 2, 2023
    Officially begin the holiday season with this small-town event, featuring a craft show, Fun Mile (costumes and ugly sweaters encouraged), free cookies, hot chocolate, and funnel cakes. There will also be carolers, a food and toy drive, free crafts for kids, free holiday hayrides, and the annual lighting contest. Santa will arrive in town by fire truck and greet people in Bessie Benson Park, then help a child selected at random from those in attendance light the tree! Santa will be at the Civic Center following the tree lighting for more visits and a goody bag for each child, while supplies last. A Christmas Carroll is a relaxed, family-friendly event for all ages. 

    Holiday Open House at Slate Run Vineyard

    December 2, 2023
    The Nutcrackers (and staff) invite you to the annual Slate Run Vineyard Holiday Open House on Saturday December 2, From 1 to 5pm. There will be wine tasting and sales as well as various holiday gift items. 

    WinterFest and Tree Lighting in Downtown Lancaster

    December 2, 2023
    Celebrate the holiday season in downtown Lancaster! Join Destination Downtown Lancaster and the community for this year’s WinterFest and tree lighting on Saturday, December 2. Make memories and enjoy free horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa, family activities, a scavenger hunt, holiday music, and much more! Be sure to stay downtown for the tree lighting that starts around 4:45pm at the bandstand in Zane Square.

    Nativity Festival

    December 3, 2023
    Visit Crossroads Event Center on Sunday, December 3rd from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for a Nativity Festival. Nativities are a special, personal interpretation of faith and they speak to us of the country where they were made and the hands that made them. Nativities often are cherished heirlooms and remind us of our early understanding of the Holy Family. This annual tradition features nativities on display from the congregation at First United Methodist Church.

    Baltimore's Annual Lighted Holiday Parade

    December 3, 2023
    The Baltimore Festival Committee would like to invite you to its Annual Lighted Holiday Parade on Sunday, December 3, 2023! The parade will kick off on Summer's Choice Drive, proceed north on Park Drive, turn left on 256 (East Market Street) and continue west down 256 through town, ending just past Trinity Church. The lineup will begin at 5:00 p.m. at 220 Summers Choice Drive. The parade will kick off promptly at 6:00 p.m.

    Christmas Tea Party

    December 3, 2023
    Join Fairfield County Heritage Association at the Georgian Museum for its annual Christmas Tea! See the museum decorated for the holiday season as you enjoy tea and treats. This is sure to sell out, so don't wait to buy tickets! Tickets can be purchased online. 

    Fontanini Nativity Display

    December 3, 2023
    Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of the first Christmas as you journey down the streets of Bethlehem, through the shepherd's field and to the temple ruins where you will find the Christ child. Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way at this indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures only at Crossroads every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday in December. The event is free admission and is open from 6 to 9pm.

    Fontanini Nativity Display

    December 6, 2023
    Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of the first Christmas as you journey down the streets of Bethlehem, through the shepherd's field and to the temple ruins where you will find the Christ child. Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way at this indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures only at Crossroads every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday in December. The event is free admission and is open from 6 to 9pm.

    Winterlights (Night 1)

    December 7, 2023
    Lancaster Parks and Recreation is proud to present its Winterlights event happening at Alley Park for 4 nights only: December 7, 8, 9, & 10, 6-8pm. Parking for this free event is in the field across from the park. Bundle up and walk back the lane leading to the Goslin Nature Center. It is a true experience to see thousands of lights decorating the park, hear the festive music, smell the bonfires, enjoy hot chocolate while roasting a hot dog from the concessions tent, and take a walk around the deck of the nature center to get a glimpse into the snow globe bustling with activity. On Sunday evening, visitors are encouraged to take a hike around the lake while volunteers from ATARA monitor the trail to keep folks safe. Ohio Valley Kettle Corn will be selling special peppermint flavored corn each evening.

    Winterlights (Night 2)

    December 8, 2023
    Lancaster Parks and Recreation is proud to present its Winterlights event happening at Alley Park for 4 nights only: December 7, 8, 9, & 10, 6-8pm. Parking for this free event is in the field across from the park. Bundle up and walk back the lane leading to the Goslin Nature Center. It is a true experience to see thousands of lights decorating the park, hear the festive music, smell the bonfires, enjoy hot chocolate while roasting a hot dog from the concessions tent, and take a walk around the deck of the nature center to get a glimpse into the snow globe bustling with activity. On Sunday evening, visitors are encouraged to take a hike around the lake while volunteers from ATARA monitor the trail to keep folks safe. Ohio Valley Kettle Corn will be selling special peppermint flavored corn each evening.

    Fontanini Nativity Display

    December 8, 2023
    Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of the first Christmas as you journey down the streets of Bethlehem, through the shepherd's field and to the temple ruins where you will find the Christ child. Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way at this indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures only at Crossroads every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday in December. The event is free admission and is open from 6 to 9pm.

    Tipsy Tinsel Trolley

    December 8, 2023
    On Friday, December 8, enjoy a trolley ride for an hour-long holiday light tour featuring carols, trivia, holiday goodies, a hot chocolate bar, and more! This event is for adults only-- participants may grab a drink from one of the downtown Lancaster DORA-participating establishments and hop on the trolley for the Tipsy Tinsel Trolley!

    Simply Christmas in Lithopolis

    December 9, 2023
    Experience the joyous spirit of the season as the charming village transforms into a winter wonderland during this holiday shopping event. Stroll through the streets and explore an array of shops, food trucks, holiday festivities and more.

    Fairfield County Heritage Association Candlelight Tour

    December 9, 2023
    Join Fairfield County Heritage Association for their annual candlelight tour that will take you through six historic churches in downtown Lancaster. Each church will have a musical performance for you to enjoy.

    Annual Holiday Cookie Walk

    December 9, 2023
    Join the Fairfield County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society for its annual Holiday Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 9 from 1 to 4pm at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Select from a wide variety of holiday goodies for $6 per pound. Stock up for the holidays!

    Winterlights (Night 3)

    December 9, 2023
    Lancaster Parks and Recreation is proud to present its Winterlights event happening at Alley Park for 4 nights only: December 7, 8, 9, & 10, 6-8pm. Parking for this free event is in the field across from the park. Bundle up and walk back the lane leading to the Goslin Nature Center. It is a true experience to see thousands of lights decorating the park, hear the festive music, smell the bonfires, enjoy hot chocolate while roasting a hot dog from the concessions tent, and take a walk around the deck of the nature center to get a glimpse into the snow globe bustling with activity. On Sunday evening, visitors are encouraged to take a hike around the lake while volunteers from ATARA monitor the trail to keep folks safe. Ohio Valley Kettle Corn will be selling special peppermint flavored corn each evening.

    Virtuous Reality Blacklight Theater Christmas Show

    December 10, 2023
    Come enjoy Virtuous Reality Blacklight Theater's show at Crossroads Event Center on Sunday, December 10. This is a great event for families and admission price is a suggested $5 donation at the door. Showtimes are at 2pm and 6pm Shows are approximately one hour long.

    Virtuous Reality Blacklight Theater Christmas Show

    December 10, 2023
    Come enjoy Virtuous Reality Blacklight Theater's show at Crossroads Event Center on Sunday, December 10. This is a great event for families and admission price is a suggested $5 donation at the door. Showtimes are at 2pm and 6pm Shows are approximately one hour long.

    Catch the Grinch in the Act and Save Christmas in Downtown Lancaster

    December 10, 2023
    Join Rise Realty Co. and Destination Downtown Lancaster in saving Christmas! It has been brought to their attention that the Grinch has been lurking about downtown Lancaster with a plan to steal Santa's Letters! They received a tip that he is planning his big heist Sunday, December 10 at 1 p.m. at Santa's mailbox near the gazebo. The Whos from Who-ville will be hiding and waiting to catch the Grinch in the act along with the Lancaster Police Department. They will surround the Grinch in song, so his heart grows to three times its size! Make sure to visit downtown Lancaster near the gazebo to help the Whos and Lancaster Police catch the Grinch.

    Fontanini Nativity Display

    December 10, 2023
    Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of the first Christmas as you journey down the streets of Bethlehem, through the shepherd's field and to the temple ruins where you will find the Christ child. Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way at this indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures only at Crossroads every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday in December. The event is free admission and is open from 6 to 9pm.

    Winterlights (Night 4)

    December 10, 2023
    Lancaster Parks and Recreation is proud to present its Winterlights event happening at Alley Park for 4 nights only: December 7, 8, 9, & 10, 6-8pm. Parking for this free event is in the field across from the park. Bundle up and walk back the lane leading to the Goslin Nature Center. It is a true experience to see thousands of lights decorating the park, hear the festive music, smell the bonfires, enjoy hot chocolate while roasting a hot dog from the concessions tent, and take a walk around the deck of the nature center to get a glimpse into the snow globe bustling with activity. On Sunday evening, visitors are encouraged to take a hike around the lake while volunteers from ATARA monitor the trail to keep folks safe. Ohio Valley Kettle Corn will be selling special peppermint flavored corn each evening.

    Fontanini Nativity Display

    December 13, 2023
    Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of the first Christmas as you journey down the streets of Bethlehem, through the shepherd's field and to the temple ruins where you will find the Christ child. Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way at this indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures only at Crossroads every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday in December. The event is free admission and is open from 6 to 9pm.

    Fontanini Nativity Display

    December 15, 2023
    Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of the first Christmas as you journey down the streets of Bethlehem, through the shepherd's field and to the temple ruins where you will find the Christ child. Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way at this indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures only at Crossroads every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday in December. The event is free admission and is open from 6 to 9pm.

    Fontanini Nativity Display

    December 17, 2023
    Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of the first Christmas as you journey down the streets of Bethlehem, through the shepherd's field and to the temple ruins where you will find the Christ child. Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way at this indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures only at Crossroads every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday in December. The event is free admission and is open from 6 to 9pm.

    Fontanini Nativity Display

    December 20, 2023
    Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of the first Christmas as you journey down the streets of Bethlehem, through the shepherd's field and to the temple ruins where you will find the Christ child. Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way at this indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures only at Crossroads every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday in December. The event is free admission and is open from 6 to 9pm.

    Fontanini Nativity Display

    December 22, 2023
    Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of the first Christmas as you journey down the streets of Bethlehem, through the shepherd's field and to the temple ruins where you will find the Christ child. Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way at this indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures only at Crossroads every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday in December. The event is free admission and is open from 6 to 9pm.

    Fontanini Nativity Display

    December 24, 2023
    Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of the first Christmas as you journey down the streets of Bethlehem, through the shepherd's field and to the temple ruins where you will find the Christ child. Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way at this indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures only at Crossroads every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday in December. The event is free admission and is open from 6 to 9pm.

    Fontanini Nativity Display

    December 27, 2023
    Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of the first Christmas as you journey down the streets of Bethlehem, through the shepherd's field and to the temple ruins where you will find the Christ child. Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way at this indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures only at Crossroads every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday in December. The event is free admission and is open from 6 to 9pm.
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