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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.

    Festival of Lights

    November 29, 2023
    The moment you've been waiting for is back for 2023! The Fairfield County Fairgrounds Festival of Lights is reopening its gates and they couldn't be more excited to welcome you back. The Festival of Lights is open Thanksgiving through Christmas (Sunday-Wednesday, 6-9pm; Thursday-Saturday, 6-10pm). Throughout the season, expect visits with Santa, kettle corn, desserts, and a concession stand. 

    Festival of Lights

    November 30, 2023
    The moment you've been waiting for is back for 2023! The Fairfield County Fairgrounds Festival of Lights is reopening its gates and they couldn't be more excited to welcome you back. The Festival of Lights is open Thanksgiving through Christmas (Sunday-Wednesday, 6-9pm; Thursday-Saturday, 6-10pm). Throughout the season, expect visits with Santa, kettle corn, desserts, and a concession stand.

    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! 

    Festival of Lights

    December 1, 2023
    The moment you've been waiting for is back for 2023! The Fairfield County Fairgrounds Festival of Lights is reopening its gates and they couldn't be more excited to welcome you back. The Festival of Lights is open Thanksgiving through Christmas (Sunday-Wednesday, 6-9pm; Thursday-Saturday, 6-10pm). Throughout the season, expect visits with Santa, kettle corn, desserts, and a concession stand.

    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.

    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!

    Festival of Lights

    December 2, 2023
    The moment you've been waiting for is back for 2023! The Fairfield County Fairgrounds Festival of Lights is reopening its gates and they couldn't be more excited to welcome you back. The Festival of Lights is open Thanksgiving through Christmas (Sunday-Wednesday, 6-9pm; Thursday-Saturday, 6-10pm). Throughout the season, expect visits with Santa, kettle corn, desserts, and a concession stand.

    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. 

    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.

    Christmas at the Winery

    December 2, 2023
    Visit Buckeye Lake Winery on Saturday, December 2 from 12 to 6pm to shop numerous artisan vendors and bring the kiddos to meet Santa! There will be holiday food and drink specials all day!

    WinterFest Brunch

    December 2, 2023
    What's the best way to prepare for downtown WinterFest? With a delicious brunch at Double Edge Brewing Co., of course! There will be something for everyone: fresh beer, festive cocktails, and fun crafts for the kiddos! Kulture Kitchen will be there from 11-2pm serving mouthwatering brunch dishes! Come join Double Edge and warm up for WinterFest with a day of festivities, fresh beer, and finger-licking food!

    Santa at The Mill (Free 2-Day Event)

    December 2, 2023
    The Mill Event Center in downtown Lancaster is  excited to share that Santa will be returning to once again, for not one, but two days of Christmas fun! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!

    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.

    Festival of Lights

    December 3, 2023
    The moment you've been waiting for is back for 2023! The Fairfield County Fairgrounds Festival of Lights is reopening its gates and they couldn't be more excited to welcome you back. The Festival of Lights is open Thanksgiving through Christmas (Sunday-Wednesday, 6-9pm; Thursday-Saturday, 6-10pm). Throughout the season, expect visits with Santa, kettle corn, desserts, and a concession stand. 

    Grinchmas at LakeBound Boardwalk

    December 3, 2023
    Join the businesses of the LakeBound Boardwalk on December 3 for their open house! The businesses include LakeBound Pizza, LakeBound Outfitters, Dockside Donuts, Picadilly Vintage, Jackie’s Creations, Red Handed Designs, Canine Crunchies, Chelle’s Custom Creations, with more to come! They will be offering food, drinks, sweets, activities for kids, gifts, and a large raffle opportunity benefiting Millersport children for Christmas.

    Village of Millersport Christmas Festivities

    December 3, 2023
    Join the Village of Millersport for their Christmas celebration on December 3rd! Starting at 6pm, enjoy the Christmas parade, tree lighting, a visit with Santa, and carol singing! Christmas refreshments will be served.

    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.

    Festival of Lights

    December 4, 2023
    The moment you've been waiting for is back for 2023! The Fairfield County Fairgrounds Festival of Lights is reopening its gates and they couldn't be more excited to welcome you back. The Festival of Lights is open Thanksgiving through Christmas (Sunday-Wednesday, 6-9pm; Thursday-Saturday, 6-10pm). Throughout the season, expect visits with Santa, kettle corn, desserts, and a concession stand. 

    Festival of Lights

    December 5, 2023
    The moment you've been waiting for is back for 2023! The Fairfield County Fairgrounds Festival of Lights is reopening its gates and they couldn't be more excited to welcome you back. The Festival of Lights is open Thanksgiving through Christmas (Sunday-Wednesday, 6-9pm; Thursday-Saturday, 6-10pm). Throughout the season, expect visits with Santa, kettle corn, desserts, and a concession stand. 

    Festival of Lights

    December 6, 2023
    The moment you've been waiting for is back for 2023! The Fairfield County Fairgrounds Festival of Lights is reopening its gates and they couldn't be more excited to welcome you back. The Festival of Lights is open Thanksgiving through Christmas (Sunday-Wednesday, 6-9pm; Thursday-Saturday, 6-10pm). Throughout the season, expect visits with Santa, kettle corn, desserts, and a concession stand. 

    Festival of Lights

    December 7, 2023
    The moment you've been waiting for is back for 2023! The Fairfield County Fairgrounds Festival of Lights is reopening its gates and they couldn't be more excited to welcome you back. The Festival of Lights is open Thanksgiving through Christmas (Sunday-Wednesday, 6-9pm; Thursday-Saturday, 6-10pm). Throughout the season, expect visits with Santa, kettle corn, desserts, and a concession stand.

    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.

    Story time at Mambourg Park: Animals in Winter

    December 8, 2023
    This program is best suited for children under age 10. Join the Fairfield County Park District for story time, then we’ll make a fun craft! Light refreshments will be available. To make your reservation, send the names of children and adults who will accompany them to education@fairfieldcountyparks.org.

    Festival of Lights

    December 8, 2023
    The moment you've been waiting for is back for 2023! The Fairfield County Fairgrounds Festival of Lights is reopening its gates and they couldn't be more excited to welcome you back. The Festival of Lights is open Thanksgiving through Christmas (Sunday-Wednesday, 6-9pm; Thursday-Saturday, 6-10pm). Throughout the season, expect visits with Santa, kettle corn, desserts, and a concession stand.

    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.

    Santa's Market at the Manor

    December 9, 2023
    This is a give-back event - food pantry donations welcome! Join the Henry Manor for story time with Santa and Mrs. Claus and finish your shopping with local artisans! This event’s goal is to support local artisans and the community. The Henry Manor will be collecting donations of nonperishable food and warm clothing - these items will be used to keep blessing boxes in the area stocked during the cold winter as long as they last. 

    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.

    Festival of Lights

    December 9, 2023
    The moment you've been waiting for is back for 2023! The Fairfield County Fairgrounds Festival of Lights is reopening its gates and they couldn't be more excited to welcome you back. The Festival of Lights is open Thanksgiving through Christmas (Sunday-Wednesday, 6-9pm; Thursday-Saturday, 6-10pm). Throughout the season, expect visits with Santa, kettle corn, desserts, and a concession stand.

    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.

    Festival of Lights

    December 10, 2023
    The moment you've been waiting for is back for 2023! The Fairfield County Fairgrounds Festival of Lights is reopening its gates and they couldn't be more excited to welcome you back. The Festival of Lights is open Thanksgiving through Christmas (Sunday-Wednesday, 6-9pm; Thursday-Saturday, 6-10pm). Throughout the season, expect visits with Santa, kettle corn, desserts, and a concession stand. 

    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.
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