Your perfect guide to the holidays in Mansfield is here! Explore all the top festive events and activities. Whether you're rediscovering Mansfield or visiting for the first time, our guide ensures you experience all the festive fun.
Popular Events: One highlight of the season is the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Holiday Pops, where you can enjoy a delightful array of seasonal music performed by talented musicians. Featuring a blend of classic holiday tunes and modern favorites, this concert brings the spirit of Christmas alive. And don't forget that the Mansfield Art Center’s 54th annual holiday fair showcases local artisans and their unique crafts just in time for gift-giving. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Mansfield
- Mansfield Art Center’s 54th annual holiday fair
- Holiday in Lights (Lebanon)
- Mansfield Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Holiday Pops
- Mansfield’s Christmas Time in the City
- Massillon Holiday Parade & Light Up (Massillon)
- A Christmas Carol — One Woman. A Whole Host of Characters.
- Shelby’s Parade of Lights and Moments of Christmas Magic (Shelby)
- Malabar Farm State Park Candlelight Holiday Tours (Lucas)
- Herlihy Christmas Open House
- Ontario’s Marshall Park Christmas Tree Lighting (Ontario)
See these and even more events listed below!
Mansfield Holiday Light Displays
Shelby’s Parade of Lights and Moments of Christmas Magic
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday activities with Santa and reindeer.
Description:
Shelby’s Parade of Lights and Moments of Christmas Magic is a festive event featuring a parade down Main Street, breakfast with Santa, reindeer visits, and a Sloppy Joe tasting. The day includes activities for all ages, culminating in a spectacular parade.
Where: Shelby | More Info: Shelby’s Parade of Lights and Moments of Christmas Magic
Herlihy Christmas Open House
What to Expect:
Spectacular Christmas light and decoration display.
Description:
The Herlihy Christmas Open House is a festive event featuring over 30 trees, tens of thousands of lights, hundreds of Santas, villages, and trains. It is held at a private family home in downtown Mansfield, Ohio, and donations are taken for local charities.
Where: Mansfield | More Info: Herlihy Christmas Open House
Ontario’s Marshall Park Christmas Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday celebration with a prominently displayed Christmas tree.
Description:
The Marshall Park Christmas Tree Lighting is a cherished community event featuring a beautifully lit tree and festive atmosphere.
Where: Ontario | More Info: Ontario’s Marshall Park Christmas Tree Lighting
Holiday in Lights
What to Expect:
Over 1 million lights and 250 displays in a drive-through format.
Description:
Holiday in Lights is an outdoor light display at Armco Park in Warren County, featuring over 1 million lights and 250 displays. The event showcases holiday-themed scenes, including Santa Claus and his elves, and every animal on the ark. Guests can enjoy the light show from the comfort of their own vehicle.
Where: Lebanon | More Info: Holiday in Lights
Mansfield Holiday Markets and Shopping
Mansfield Art Center’s 54th annual holiday fair
What to Expect:
Unique gift items from local artists and makers.
Description:
The 54th Annual Holiday Fair at Mansfield Art Center showcases the work of local artists and makers, offering a variety of unique gift items from around the globe. This event provides a thoughtful shopping experience that directly supports local artists and the Art Center, helping to promote art in the community.
Where: Mansfield | More Info: Mansfield Art Center’s 54th annual holiday fair
Mansfield Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Mansfield Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Holiday Pops
What to Expect:
Traditional and contemporary holiday music performed by a professional symphony orchestra.
Description:
The Mansfield Symphony Orchestra & Chorus presents a holiday concert featuring a mix of traditional and contemporary holiday repertoire, including beloved carols and festive selections. Conducted by Octavio Más-Arocas and choral direction by Jacob Poiner, the event showcases over 55 talented musicians performing classic holiday pieces like "Christmas Festival," "Jingle Bell," and "Stille Nacht."
Where: Mansfield | More Info: Mansfield Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Holiday Pops
A Christmas Carol — One Woman. A Whole Host of Characters.
What to Expect:
Unique retelling of "A Christmas Carol" by one woman.
Description:
A one-person show featuring Angela Iannone, bringing Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" to life with a virtuosic performance, transporting audiences to the timeless world of Scrooge and his haunting spirits.
Where: Mansfield | More Info: A Christmas Carol — One Woman. A Whole Host of Characters.
Mansfield Other Holiday Activities
Mansfield’s Christmas Time in the City
What to Expect:
Traditional holiday festivities with a festive atmosphere.
Description:
Mansfield’s Christmas Time in the City features an official Christmas tree lighting ceremony, carriage rides, and photos with Santa at Richland Carrousel Park.
Where: Mansfield | More Info: Mansfield’s Christmas Time in the City
Malabar Farm State Park Candlelight Holiday Tours
What to Expect:
Holiday tour of a historic home with volunteer guides.
Description:
Explore Louis Bromfield's Big House at Malabar Farm State Park, decorated for the holidays. Volunteers will guide you through each room, sharing the history of the house and its significance during Bromfield's life. Enjoy cookies and warm drinks as you tour the beautifully decorated home.
Where: Lucas | More Info: Malabar Farm State Park Candlelight Holiday Tours
Massillon Holiday Parade & Light Up
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday celebration with a festive parade and tree lighting.
Description:
The Massillon Holiday Parade & Light Up is a family-friendly event featuring a festive parade through Downtown Massillon, culminating in the lighting of the city's Christmas tree in Duncan Plaza.