You've discovered the best holiday guide for Oak Hill! Let us lead you to the top festive events and attractions. Whether you're rediscovering Oak Hill or visiting for the first time, our guide ensures you experience all the festive fun.
One of the highlights of the season is Christmas at Biltmore, where the historic estate transforms into a sparkling wonderland adorned with thousands of lights and lavish decorations. With its picturesque setting, Tweetsie Christmas offers enchanting train rides through a wintery landscape, complete with festive lights and holiday cheer. And the Enchanted Garden of Lights is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring a captivating display of illuminated sculptures that will delight visitors of all ages. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Oak Hill
- Christmas at Biltmore (Asheville)
- Tweetsie Christmas (Blowing Rock)
- Winterfest (Pigeon Forge)
- Enchanted Garden of Lights (Lookout Mountain)
- Mountain Country Christmas in Lights (Hiawassee)
- Winter Magic & Chili Cookoff (Gatlinburg)
- Montpelier Hunt Races (Montpelier Station)
- Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival (Lynchburg)
- Chattanooga Christmas Village Holiday Market (East Ridge)
- Christmas Made in the South (Dalton)
See these and even more events listed below!
Oak Hill Holiday Light Displays
Christmas at Biltmore
What to Expect:
Gently illuminated candles and crackling fireplaces.
Description:
Christmas at Biltmore features fragrant wreaths, glittering garland, and thousands of ornaments in Biltmore House and Antler Hill Village. The event includes gently illuminated candles, fresh pine scent, and crackling fireplaces, creating a holiday vision made real.
Where: Asheville | More Info: Christmas at Biltmore
Tweetsie Christmas
What to Expect:
Holiday train ride with over 1 million lights and festive activities.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season at Tweetsie Railroad with a 20-minute nighttime train ride through over 1 million Christmas lights, a heartwarming live Christmas variety show, kid-friendly amusement rides, and meetings with Santa in his Gingerbread House filled with candied furnishings.
Where: Blowing Rock | More Info: Tweetsie Christmas
Enchanted Garden of Lights
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday lights experience with interactive Santa visits.
Description:
Walk through Rock City Gardens' winter wonderland, featuring over a million sparkling lights, a 40-foot walk-through Christmas tree, and an all-new Santa experience. Explore the Grand Corridor, Arctic Kingdom, North Pole Village, and Yule Town, with unique photo opportunities and holiday shopping options.
Where: Lookout Mountain | More Info: Enchanted Garden of Lights
Mountain Country Christmas in Lights
What to Expect:
Award-winning illusionists Scott & Ana perform in Scott's Holiday Magic Show.
Description:
The Mountain Country Christmas in Lights at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, GA, features a spectacular holiday light show with Christmas music, arts and crafts, food, and entertainment. Enjoy photo opportunities and a visit with Santa Claus.
Where: Hiawassee | More Info: Mountain Country Christmas in Lights
Winterfest
What to Expect:
Elaborate light displays and festive holiday shows.
Description:
Pigeon Forge Winterfest features over five million twinkling lights, intricate animal displays, and festive holiday shows, transforming the Smoky Mountains into a vibrant winter celebration.
Where: Pigeon Forge | More Info: Winterfest
Market in the Park Celebration of Lights
What to Expect:
Large-scale holiday light display with diverse vendors and food options.
Description:
Market in the Park Celebration of Lights features 546 lighted displays, 43 vendors, and 8 food trucks, with shuttle buses running continuously to ensure guests can browse and enjoy the festivities.
Where: Fairmont | More Info: Market in the Park Celebration of Lights
Christmas Wonderland at Darnell Farms
What to Expect:
Evening hayrides with heated blankets and hot drinks.
Description:
Darnell Farms transforms into a vibrant holiday destination with evening hayrides under twinkling lights, hot drinks, and fresh fried pies. Santa visits and photos are available, while the farm offers locally sourced Christmas trees and custom gift baskets.
Where: Bryson City | More Info: Christmas Wonderland at Darnell Farms
Lighting of the Village
What to Expect:
Santa's arrival with local musical performances.
Description:
The Annual Lighting of the Village in Helen, Georgia, features Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving at Riverside Park as the village is illuminated to kick off the holiday season. Musical performances by local groups precede Santa's arrival, and children are invited to meet Santa from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
Where: Helen | More Info: Lighting of the Village
Oak Hill Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Made in the South
What to Expect:
Vibrant display of local artisans' handcrafted works.
Description:
Christmas Made in the South is a premier fine arts and crafts festival featuring hundreds of artists and craftsmen showcasing unique, handmade items such as pottery, glasswork, jewelry, and personalized ornaments.
Where: Dalton | More Info: Christmas Made in the South
Chattanooga Christmas Village Holiday Market
What to Expect:
Shop from 140 vendors with free Grinch and Santa photos.
Description:
The Chattanooga Christmas Village Holiday Market is an indoor event at Camp Jordan Arena featuring over 140 vendors, free photos with the Grinch and Santa, and a variety of food options.
Where: East Ridge | More Info: Chattanooga Christmas Village Holiday Market
Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Thanksgiving Show
What to Expect:
Unique handcrafted gifts made by local artisans.
Description:
The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Thanksgiving Show features unique handcrafted gifts from local artisans, including gorgeous quilts, hand-carved handles, and exquisitely woven baskets. Tennessee artists and craftsmen showcase their beautiful and useful creations, techniques handed down through decades. Find stunning jewelry, Victorian ceramic pitchers, pottery, dulcimers, stuffed bears, leather vests, and more.
Where: Gatlinburg | More Info: Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Thanksgiving Show
Handmade Christmas in Shepherdstown
What to Expect:
Unique, locally made gifts from regional artists and artisans.
Description:
The Handmade Christmas in Shepherdstown is an annual event featuring 100% handmade, high-quality gifts from local artists and artisans. Inside the historic War Memorial Building, visitors can find unique items such as jewelry, soaps, lotions, stained glass, hand-carved wood, and more.
Where: Shepherdstown | More Info: Handmade Christmas in Shepherdstown
Harpers Ferry Holiday Handmade Market
What to Expect:
Unique handmade crafts and gifts from local artisans.
Description:
The Harpers Ferry Holiday Handmade Market at Ranson Civic Center features over 90 vendors selling handmade wares, offering a diverse array of unique gifts and seasonal items.
Where: Ranson | More Info: Harpers Ferry Holiday Handmade Market
Oak Hill Holiday Craft Fair
What to Expect:
Major fundraiser for the band with local vendors selling handmade items.
Description:
The Oak Hills Band Association hosts two annual craft fairs, featuring local vendors selling handmade items, with the Fall Craft Fair taking place at Oak Hills High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. The event is a major fundraiser for the band and offers a variety of unique gifts and seasonal items.
Where: Oak Hill | More Info: Oak Hill Holiday Craft Fair
Oak Hill Other Holiday Activities
Montpelier Hunt Races
What to Expect:
Unique blend of horse racing, family activities, and historic charm.
Description:
The Montpelier Hunt Races is a premier steeplechase event featuring seven horse races, Jack Russell Terrier Races, Stick Horse Races for children, and a Tailgate Contest. The event also includes a Hat Contest, equestrian exhibitions, and shopping opportunities.
Where: Montpelier Station | More Info: Montpelier Hunt Races
Winter Magic & Chili Cookoff
What to Expect:
Unique blend of chili recipes and live bluegrass-folk music.
Description:
Join us in Gatlinburg for the 35th annual Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff, featuring live entertainment, mouth-watering homemade chili, and a festive atmosphere.
Where: Gatlinburg | More Info: Winter Magic & Chili Cookoff
Weirton Christmas Event
What to Expect:
Free activities for the whole family with a toy and food drive.
Description:
Weirton's Christmas on Main Street is a festive event featuring ice skating, train rides, inflatables, LED mini golf, live entertainment, and over 50 vendors. The event includes appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus, a community Christmas tree lighting, and a fireworks display. It also hosts a toy and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army.
Where: Weirton | More Info: Weirton Christmas Event
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Chantilly (3 miles)
- Herndon (3 miles)
- Reston (4 miles)
- South Riding (6 miles)
- Sterling (6 miles)
- Centreville (6 miles)
- Oakton (6 miles)
- Fairfax (8 miles)
- Ashburn (9 miles)
- Burke (12 miles)
- McLean (12 miles)
- Potomac (12 miles)
- West Falls Church (12 miles)
- Manassas (13 miles)
- Annandale (13 miles)
- North Potomac (13 miles)
- West Springfield (14 miles)
- Linton Hall (15 miles)
- Springfield (15 miles)
- Baileys Crossroads (16 miles)
- Leesburg (16 miles)
- Lincolnia (16 miles)
- Arlington (16 miles)
- Bethesda (17 miles)
- North Bethesda (17 miles)
- Rockville (17 miles)
- Lake Ridge (17 miles)
- Rose Hill (18 miles)
- Gaithersburg (18 miles)
- Washington (20 miles)
- Wheaton (20 miles)
- Woodlawn (20 miles)
- Dale City (21 miles)
- Montgomery Village (21 miles)
- Aspen Hill (21 miles)
- Silver Spring (21 miles)
- Alexandria (21 miles)
- Chillum (22 miles)
- Olney (24 miles)
- Oxon Hill-Glassmanor (25 miles)
- College Park (25 miles)
- Fort Washington (25 miles)
- Fairland (26 miles)
- Suitland-Silver Hill (26 miles)
- Suitland (26 miles)
- Landover (27 miles)
- Greenbelt (29 miles)
- Clinton (29 miles)
- Scaggsville (31 miles)
- South Laurel (31 miles)
- Laurel (32 miles)
- Waldorf (32 miles)
- Saint Charles (33 miles)
- Frederick (34 miles)
- St. Charles (34 miles)
- Bowie (36 miles)
- Columbia (37 miles)
- Crofton (39 miles)
- Odenton (39 miles)
- Ellicott City (40 miles)
- Severn (40 miles)
- Hanover (41 miles)
- Ilchester (41 miles)
- Eldersburg (41 miles)
- West Elkridge (41 miles)
- Fredericksburg (43 miles)
- Catonsville (43 miles)
- South Gate (44 miles)
- Arbutus (44 miles)
- Randallstown (45 miles)
- Winchester (45 miles)
- Milford Mill (45 miles)
- Glen Burnie (45 miles)