Welcome to the perfect holiday guide for Troy! Find all the top festive events and attractions right here. From Troy locals to international travelers, our guide is your key to seasonal celebrations.
One highlight this season is the Grand Illumination, where the charm of downtown Troy comes alive with twinkling lights and festive displays that attract visitors of all ages. Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve offers a unique outdoor experience, featuring stunning light installations set against a picturesque backdrop. And the 2nd Annual Small Town Christmas Upscale Market is an opportunity you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing local artisans and unique handcrafted gifts. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Troy
- Grand Illumination
- Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve
- 2nd Annual Small Town Christmas Upscale Market
- Hometown Halloween
- Mystery Dinner Adventure
- Yuletide Dinner- The Overfield Tavern Museum
- Christmas in the Air - Arbogast Performing Arts Center
- Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland: Dayton (Dayton)
- Wildlights at Columbus Zoo (Powell)
- Holiday in Lights (Lebanon)
See these and even more events listed below!
Troy Holiday Light Displays
Grand Illumination
What to Expect:
Annual Christmas tree lighting with festive activities.
Description:
Join downtown Troy for the annual Grand Illumination, featuring the lighting of the Christmas tree, hot cocoa, horse-drawn carriage rides, and visits with Santa Claus at the Santa House in Prouty Plaza.
Where: Troy | More Info: Grand Illumination
Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve
What to Expect:
Animated light displays along a scenic driving tour.
Description:
Explore over 60 animated light displays on a 1.25-mile driving tour through woods and charming farm lanes, including the historic Knoop Homestead.
Where: Troy | More Info: Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve
Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland: Dayton
What to Expect:
Synchronized light and sound show with a 300-foot RGB tunnel.
Description:
Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland in Dayton, Ohio, features cutting-edge technology and traditional holiday charm. Drive through custom-built light displays synchronized to joyful Christmas melodies, including a mesmerizing 300-foot RGB tunnel and multiple 50-foot-tall Christmas trees.
Where: Dayton | More Info: Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland: Dayton
Wildlights at Columbus Zoo
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Description:
Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo features millions of LED lights, animated musical light shows, and various holiday festivities, making the yuletide season come alive with a unique zoo experience.
Where: Powell | More Info: Wildlights at Columbus Zoo
Holiday in Lights
What to Expect:
Unique drive-through light show with over 1 million lights.
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 displays, including Santa Claus and his elves, and every animal on the ark. Guests can enjoy the show from the comfort of their own vehicle.
Where: Lebanon | More Info: Holiday in Lights
Troy Holiday Markets and Shopping
2nd Annual Small Town Christmas Upscale Market
What to Expect:
Upscale market showcasing Ohio's unique handmade items and small businesses.
Description:
The 2nd Annual Small Town Christmas Upscale Market in Ohio features unique handmade items and small business vendors, offering home decor, clothing, jewelry, and more. Enjoy local food trucks and a live music performance by Brandon Dues Acoustic.
Where: Troy | More Info: 2nd Annual Small Town Christmas Upscale Market
Troy Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Mystery Dinner Adventure
What to Expect:
Interactive comedy murder mystery dinner with real-time crime investigation.
Description:
Engage in an interactive comedy murder mystery dinner where you'll solve a challenging crime while enjoying a fantastic dinner. The show is geared toward adults and includes mild content, loud noises, and adult humor. Each admission includes dinner, murder mystery entertainment, wait staff gratuity, and a prize package for the Top Sleuth.
Where: Troy | More Info: Mystery Dinner Adventure
Christmas in the Air - Arbogast Performing Arts Center
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday celebration with singers and dancers.
Description:
Christmas in the Air is a first-class family event featuring singers, dancers, and a visit from Santa, creating a vibrant and lively holiday experience.
Where: Troy | More Info: Christmas in the Air - Arbogast Performing Arts Center
Troy Other Holiday Activities
Hometown Halloween
What to Expect:
Annual costume contest and trick-or-treating with downtown merchants.
Description:
Join Troy Main Street and the Troy Noon Optimist Club downtown for the annual Hometown Halloween. Enter a costume contest and go trick-or-treating with our merchants. This event is a fun-filled celebration for all ages.
Where: Troy | More Info: Hometown Halloween
Yuletide Dinner- The Overfield Tavern Museum
What to Expect:
Historic tavern setting with period-inspired cuisine.
Description:
The Overfield Tavern Museum hosts Yuletide Dinners annually, offering a fixed menu inspired by early 19th-century foodways. The event takes place on the first full weekend in December, with tickets available for purchase by museum members on October 1 and the general public on October 15.
Where: Troy | More Info: Yuletide Dinner- The Overfield Tavern Museum
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Piqua (8 miles)
- Huber Heights (14 miles)
- Sidney (17 miles)
- Trotwood (18 miles)
- Fairborn (18 miles)
- Riverside (18 miles)
- Dayton (19 miles)
- Springfield (22 miles)
- Beavercreek (24 miles)
- Kettering (24 miles)
- Miamisburg (28 miles)
- Xenia (28 miles)
- Centerville (29 miles)
- Middletown (38 miles)
- Richmond (39 miles)
- Lebanon (42 miles)