Lebanon Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Lebanon and surrounding areas
Lebanon comes alive for the holiday season as the downtown square and Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad area host joyful events and Christmas lights that twinkle along the streets. Favorites like the Lebanon Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade & Festival, North Pole Express Train Ride, and Yuletide Village: Season of Lights bring families together for memorable activities. Discover holiday activities, winter festivals, and local markets offering seasonal treats, handcrafted gifts, and live holiday entertainment beneath a canopy of lights.
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Christmas Lights
31 eventsTwo horse-drawn carriage parades, one by day and one by candlelight.
Christmas Markets
24 eventsEuropean-style German-American Christmas market with a Cincinnati twist.
Christmas Shows
9 eventsLive stage musical adaptation of the 60th anniversary of "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
Christmas Parties
6 eventsDual firework countdowns and ice skating on New Year's Eve.
Christmas Activities
17 eventsMagical train ride with Santa and elves
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Lebanon Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade & Festival
Two horse-drawn carriage parades, one by day and one by candlelight.
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PNC Festival of Lights
(Cincinnati)
Millions of lights and animal lanterns at a renowned zoo.
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Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt
(Cincinnati)
European-style German-American Christmas market with a Cincinnati twist.
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Deck the Diamond Winter Spectacular
(Dayton)
Over 1.1 million dazzling lights at a ballpark.
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New Year's Eve Blast
(Cincinnati)
Dual firework countdowns and ice skating on New Year's Eve.
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Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains
(Cincinnati)
79th season of Duke Energy Holiday Trains
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Lebanon Christmas FAQ
The Dancing Lights of Christmas drive-through light show and Lebanon's Winter Wonderland walking display are among the biggest annual Christmas events in Lebanon, drawing families and visitors each holiday season.
Lebanon's Winter Wonderland features handcrafted wooden cutouts and animated displays maintained by dedicated local volunteers, reflecting a strong community tradition of creating and preserving festive decorations year after year.
Neighborhoods near Lebanon offer beloved holiday lights and neighborhood displays, with some areas hosting festive walking trails and community light shows that are popular with locals and visitors alike.
Christmas markets and local artisan vendors can be found at community centers, downtown squares, and seasonal craft fairs near Lebanon, offering a variety of handmade gifts and holiday treats.
Visiting neighborhood light displays and Lebanon's Winter Wonderland, which operates on donations, are excellent free or budget-friendly holiday activities. Many local markets also offer free admission and affordable vendor stalls.
Families with kids enjoy the Dancing Lights of Christmas for its drive-through convenience and Santa’s Village attractions, as well as Lebanon's Winter Wonderland for its walkable displays and interactive holiday decorations.