Celebrate the magic of the season in Historic Downtown Lancaster at the 1st Annual Downtown Christmas Stroll, a soon-to-be-cherished holiday tradition filled with music, fellowship, and small-town Christmas charm.

The evening begins at 5:30 PM at the Gazebo on Broad Street, where the street transforms into a festive gathering place. Enjoy the joyful sounds of Rise Up Arts Alliance performing holiday carols as L-City Coffee+ serves up free hot chocolate from their wagon. Kids can stop by the Fairfield County District Library for holiday crafts and a special reading of the Christmas Story from Santa himself.

At check-in at the Gazebo, stroll participants will receive a bracelet granting access to a series of inspiring performances inside Lancaster’s historic churches—each one beautifully adorned for the season. The walk begins with an opening program at First United Methodist Church, followed by visits to St. John’s Episcopal, First Presbyterian, and St. Peter’s Lutheran, before a grand finale at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Along the way, guides will lead each color-coded group through the softly lit streets of Historic Square 13, where visitors can also enjoy the Advent Window Walk, created by local artists Joseph Taylor and Enrique Jimenez.

Whether you join the full stroll or simply come downtown to enjoy the open-air festivities, this event captures everything we love about Christmas in a small Ohio town—music, light, laughter, and the joy of coming together as a community.

Tickets & Details:

• Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
• Time: 5:30 – 9:00 PM
• Location: Downtown Lancaster, Ohio (check-in at the Gazebo on Broad Street)
• Tickets: $15 + fees (ages 11+) | Children 10 & under free | 200 tickets available via Eventbrite |100 tickets available in person at the Destination Downtown Lancaster office, 128 N. Broad Street, open M-F, 9am-5pm | Total Tickets Available: 300
• Weather Policy: The event will take place rain or light snow. In case of heavy snow or ice, the event will be canceled. No ticket refunds will be issued. Follow their Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.
• Parking: Public lots and street parking available throughout downtown

As the music fills the sanctuaries and lights twinkle across Historic Square 13, the Downtown Christmas Stroll reminds us that the heart of Christmas shines brightest when we gather together