Get into the holiday spirit in Oxford with our event guide. Whether you're here every year or just this once, our guide shows you the holiday wonders of Oxford.
Popular events this season include the Columbus Christmas Market, where festive stalls offer local crafts and delicious treats amidst twinkling lights. Keep an eye out for the Dayton Winter Festival, a delightful celebration featuring snow tubing and live entertainment for the whole family. And the Cincinnati Yuletide Village is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing unique holiday displays and seasonal shopping. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Oxford
- Columbus Christmas Market (Columbus)
- Dayton Winter Festival (Dayton)
- Cincinnati Yuletide Village (Cincinnati)
- Oxford Holiday Festival
- Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland: Dayton (Dayton)
- Twas the Night Before Holiday Fest Event
See these and even more events listed below!
Oxford Holiday Light Displays
Dayton Winter Festival
What to Expect:
Traditional tree lighting with over 100,000 lights.
Description:
The Dayton Holiday Festival is a family-friendly event in downtown Dayton, featuring the Grande Illumination tree lighting, a children's parade, live music, reindeer, and various holiday activities.
Where: Dayton | More Info: Dayton Winter Festival
Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland: Dayton
What to Expect:
Synchronized light and sound show with interactive 300-foot RGB tunnel.
Description:
Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland in Dayton, Ohio, features cutting-edge technology and traditional holiday charm in a drive-through light show. The event includes custom-built light displays synchronized to joyful Christmas melodies, a 300-foot RGB tunnel, multiple 50-foot-tall Christmas trees, and a sprawling carpet of lights the size of a football field.
Where: Dayton | More Info: Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland: Dayton
Oxford Holiday Markets and Shopping
Twas the Night Before Holiday Fest Event
What to Expect:
Early holiday shopping with local businesses.
Description:
The Twas the Night Before Holiday Fest Event is a pre-holiday shopping experience in Uptown Park, featuring local businesses and holiday activities.
Where: Oxford | More Info: Twas the Night Before Holiday Fest Event
Columbus Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Unique, handcrafted items from local artisans.
Description:
The Columbus ChristmasFair is a premier holiday market featuring 150 artisans from Ohio and surrounding states. The event showcases a diverse array of handcrafted items, including paintings, pottery, woodworking, jewelry, and glasswork. It is held at the Ohio Expo Center's Lausche Building, offering a unique shopping experience for those seeking high-quality, locally made gifts and home decor.
Where: Columbus | More Info: Columbus Christmas Market
Oxford Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Oxford Holiday Festival
What to Expect:
Live performances and horse-drawn carriage rides.
Description:
The Oxford Holiday Festival transforms Uptown Oxford into a vibrant holiday scene with live performances, artisan craft markets, horse-drawn carriage rides, and visits from Santa Claus.
Where: Oxford | More Info: Oxford Holiday Festival
Cincinnati Yuletide Village
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with Santa and Krampus in a themed village setting.
Description:
Cincinnati Yuletide Village is a holiday event featuring holiday lights, festive shows, and unique shopping experiences. Visitors can wander through themed lit areas like the rivers of lights and Gum Drop Alley while being serenaded by carolers. The village offers a variety of entertainment, including live music and shows, as well as opportunities to meet Santa and Krampus. Delicious hot food and drinks are available, and visitors can stay warm by the firepits.
Where: Cincinnati | More Info: Cincinnati Yuletide Village
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Hamilton (12 miles)
- Fairfield (15 miles)
- Middletown (19 miles)
- Richmond (24 miles)
- Mason (25 miles)
- Miamisburg (26 miles)
- Cincinnati (29 miles)
- Lebanon (29 miles)
- Trotwood (31 miles)
- Covington (32 miles)
- Centerville (32 miles)
- Kettering (33 miles)
- Dayton (34 miles)
- Florence (36 miles)
- Riverside (38 miles)
- Beavercreek (39 miles)
- Huber Heights (40 miles)
- Independence (40 miles)
- Fairborn (44 miles)