Merrysville for the Holidays
Visitors can browse a holiday market and grab a bite from on-site food trucks. The park hosts live reindeer, musical entertainment by The Fabulous Orchids, and photo opportunities with Santa. The festivities also feature an Electric Lights Parade followed by the annual tree lighting ceremony.
What to Expect
Community celebration featuring an Electric Lights Parade, live reindeer, and tree lighting.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Marysville
Food & Drink
Food trucks are on site serving food.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Photos with Santa: Free.
- Hours: 4–8 p.m. Holiday Market, Food Trucks, Live Reindeer; 4–5:30 p.m. Photos with Santa; 4:30–6 p.m. Holiday Music with The Fabulous Orchids; 6:30 p.m. Electric Lights Parade; 7:15 p.m. Tree Lighting.
Tips & Advice
- Head to Santa first, because the free Santa photos only run during the early part of the evening, well before the parade.
- Register online ahead of time if you want to be in the Electric Lights Parade with your group or decorated vehicle.
- Stay after the Electric Lights Parade for the tree lighting, which follows it and closes out the night at Comeford Park.
- Dress warmly for an evening outdoors in the park, since the market, reindeer, parade and tree lighting are all outside.
- If you're staying over, call Holiday Inn Express & Suites by November 15 and ask for the "Merrysville for the Holidays" group block rate.
Special Events & Promotions
- Hotel deal: Holiday Inn Express & Suites offers a discounted rate until November 15 when you call and ask for the "Merrysville for the Holidays" group block.
- Sunday, Dec 6: Elvis Holiday Matinee at the Opera House (registration required).
- Sunday, Dec 13: Jingle Bell 5K Fun Run at Lakewood High School (registration required).
- Thursday, Dec 17: free Holiday Lunch & Dancing for Seniors 55+ at the Opera House (registration required).
- Friday, Dec 18: two free Blitzen Family Bingo sessions at the Marysville Opera House (registration required).
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids?
Kids can meet live reindeer and get free photos with Santa. There's also a holiday market, food trucks, the Electric Lights Parade and the tree lighting.
Is there food?
Yes. Food trucks are parked at Comeford Park through the evening.
Who's performing?
The Fabulous Orchids play holiday music.
How does the evening run?
The holiday market, food trucks and reindeer are there all evening. Santa photos and live music come first. Then the Electric Lights Parade rolls through, and the tree lighting closes the night.
Can I enter the Electric Lights Parade?
Yes. Register online to join the parade.
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