Last updated: November 11, 2024
Anticipating the holidays in Beavercreek? Our guide will lead you to all the festive fun! Whether you're rediscovering Beavercreek or exploring it for the first time, our guide leads you to the holiday fun.
Popular events this season include Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland, where dazzling light displays synchronize with festive music to create a magical experience. Woodland Lights features a beautiful walking path adorned with twinkling lights and enchanting holiday scenes. And the Holiday in Lights is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing a spectacular variety of holiday light displays. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Interactive holiday light displays with train rides and Santa visits.
Woodland Lights is a holiday event at Countryside Park featuring a half-mile path of sparkling lights and whimsical displays. Visitors can stroll through ten acres of twinkling lights, take a ride on the Rieck Express train, and enjoy activities like Santa visits, carriage rides, and pet nights.
Where: Washington Township | More Info: Woodland Lights
300-foot RGB tunnel and multiple 50-foot-tall Christmas trees.
Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland in Dayton features cutting-edge technology and traditional holiday charm, offering an unforgettable experience with synchronized light displays and festive melodies.
Where: Dayton | More Info: Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland: Dayton
Unique drive-through light show with over 1 million lights.
Holiday in Lights is an outdoor light display at Armco Park, 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
Dazzling LED light displays along a mile-long driving path.
Drive through a dazzling display of over 250 LED lights at Caesar Ford Park, featuring Winter Wonderland, North Pole Car Show, Winter Farm, and Festive Festival.
Where: Xenia | More Info: ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park
Animated light displays along a scenic driving tour.
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
Live performances by local musicians and characters.
The Centerville Tree Lighting Ceremony at Benham's Grove features performances from Anna and Elsa, the Centerville Community Band, and the Centerville Community Chorus, culminating in a festive tree lighting.
Where: Centerville | More Info: Centerville Tree Lighting
Over three million lights illuminate the historic mill and its surrounding grounds.
The Clifton Mill comes alive with thousands of lights illuminating the historic structure and surrounding landscape. Visitors can stroll through the light displays, which include scenes that celebrate the holiday season, creating a heartwarming atmosphere. The event also features a stunning waterfall display, beautifully showcasing the natural beauty of the area.
Where: Clifton | More Info: Clifton Mill Christmas Lights
Traditional German market with handmade crafts and festive food.
Christkindlmarkt is an old-world-style Christmas Market offering handcrafted ornaments, traditional food, and Gluhwein. Quality vendors sell German collectibles, antiques, unique jewelry, and more. Delicious food and beverages are available on-site or for carry-out.
Where: Dayton | More Info: Christkindl Market
Unique blend of local art, crafts, and gourmet gift foods.
The Sugar Plum Holiday Market at Roberts Centre in Wilmington, Ohio, offers a delightful shopping experience with a wide selection of art, crafts, gourmet gift foods, boutiques, and vintage gifts. It supports local businesses and features free parking, making it a great place to shop and create new family traditions.
Where: Dayton | More Info: Sugar Plum Holiday Market
Family-friendly holiday shopping and activities.
The Hometown Holiday Walk in Centerville features a vendor village with over 20 local vendors, family-friendly activities, visits with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a tree lighting ceremony at Benham's Grove.
Where: Centerville | More Info: Hometown Holiday Walk
Supporting local artisans and small businesses with handmade gifts and baked goods.
The Harvest to Holidays Market Series: Local Gems at Eudora Brewing Company in Kettering, OH, features handmade gifts, home decor, and baked goods from local artisans, supporting small businesses while enjoying a festive atmosphere.
Where: Dayton | More Info: Harvest to Holidays Market Series: Local Gems
Unique shopping experience with free health screenings and lifestyle resources.
The Indulge Holiday Event offers a comprehensive shopping and indulgence experience with free health screenings, live music, silent auctions, and 50 unique businesses showcasing their products and services.
Where: Dayton | More Info: The Indulge Holiday Event
Unique, high-quality craft items and vintage Christmas treasures.
The St Peter Christmas Bazaar features over 100 craft and vendor booths, a Christmas Rummage Sale, homemade food, homemade cabbage rolls, and a basket raffle. It offers a wide variety of unique, high-quality items and vintage or gently used Christmas treasures.
Where: Dayton | More Info: St Peter Christmas Bazaar
Community-driven holiday market with local vendors and festive activities.
The St. Matthew Holiday Bazaar at St. Matthew Lutheran Church features a lunch counter, cookie walk, bake sale, and vendor booths offering a variety of holiday items.
Where: Dayton | More Info: St. Matthew Holiday Bazaar
Themed baskets with donated items benefiting a local museum.
Gifts To Go Holiday Bazaar offers themed baskets with new items donated by local businesses and residents, benefiting the Museum at the Friends Home. The event includes raffles and holiday activities.
Where: Dayton | More Info: Gifts To Go Holiday Bazaar
Showcase of festive holiday decorations and handmade gift items.
The Holiday Arts & Craft Show features over 100 vendors displaying festive holiday decorations and handmade gift items at the Lathrem Senior Center and Kettering Recreation Complex.
Where: Kettering | More Info: Holiday Arts & Craft Show
Live symphony orchestra performance accompanying the film Elf.
Buddy, accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler, travels to New York with a live symphony orchestra. The full film of Elf plays on the big screen while the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra performs John Debney's wonderful score.
Where: Dayton | More Info: Elf in Concert
Annual holiday gala with a dessert contest.
Ringing in the Holidays at Carillon Park is an annual holiday gala featuring live music, gourmet hors d'oeuvres, delicious desserts, specialty cocktails, and a silent auction.
Where: Dayton | More Info: Ringing in the Holidays at Carillon Park
Family-friendly holiday celebration with Santa and children's entertainment.
Englewood's annual Holiday Open House Celebration features holiday music by the Englewood Civic Band, ongoing children's entertainment, a visit from Santa Claus, and cookies served. The event is open to everyone and has no charge to attend.
Where: Englewood | More Info: Englewood Holiday Celebration
