Grove City Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Grove City and surrounding areas
Grove City kicks off the festive season near Market Street and the town center with a lineup of Christmas markets and winter festivals that invite families and visitors alike. Festive events include community markets such as the Mistletoe Market along with seasonal shows and holiday festivities that brighten local storefronts and parks. Enjoy decorated streets and neighborhood lights, shop for seasonal crafts, and take part in family-friendly activities that make the holiday season memorable in this welcoming community.
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Christmas Markets
30 eventsAnnual holiday bazaar benefiting children's hospital with handcrafted items.
Christmas Lights
21 eventsMillions of dazzling LED lights and animated musical shows.
Christmas Shows
12 eventsClassic holiday ballet with enchanting music and choreography.
Christmas Activities
19 eventsMultiple campus Christmas Eve services and New Year's Eve Watch Night tradition.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Deck the Diamond Winter Spectacular
(Dayton)
Over 1.1 million dazzling lights at a ballpark.
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Columbus Zoo Wildlights
(Powell)
Millions of dazzling LED lights and animated musical shows.
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TWIG Bazaar Benefiting Nationwide Children's Hospital
(Powell)
Annual holiday bazaar benefiting children's hospital with handcrafted items.
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The Nutcracker
(Columbus)
Classic holiday ballet with enchanting music and choreography.
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Columbus Symphony Holiday Pops
(Columbus)
Holiday Pops concert with symphony, chorus, and children's choir.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas – Live On Stage
(Springfield)
Live stage musical adaptation of the 60th anniversary of "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
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Grove City Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual events include the Grove City Christmas Celebration with its parade and tree lighting, and the Christmas in the Park drive-through lights at Memorial Park. Both events draw large crowds and offer festive activities for all ages.
Grove City’s unique traditions include the Mistletoe Market, reminiscent of a German Kristkindl Market, and the annual Christmas parade featuring fully lighted floats and festive community participation.
Several neighborhoods throughout Grove City are known for their holiday displays, with many residents participating in the city’s interactive Christmas Lights Tour Map to showcase their decorated homes.
Local makers and Christmas markets can be found primarily in the Grove City Town Center during the Mistletoe Market and other seasonal events, offering artisan goods and festive shopping experiences.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, enjoying the Christmas in the Park drive-through lights, and attending the Grove City Christmas Celebration events like the parade and tree lighting.
Families will enjoy the Christmas Celebration with Santa visits, ice sculpting, and reindeer rides, as well as the drive-through lights at Memorial Park and the festive markets with kid-friendly activities.