Middletown Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Middletown and surrounding areas
Middletown lights up for the festive season with dazzling Holiday lights and a variety of things to do that celebrate community traditions and winter fun. Enjoy Land of Illusion Christmas Glow, Light Up Middletown, and seasonal events near the downtown district for lively performances and family activities. Discover Christmas markets, winter shows, and holiday festivities that make the season feel joyful and bright.
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Christmas Lights
30 eventsTwo horse-drawn carriage parades, one by day and one by candlelight.
Christmas Markets
25 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 eventsCentral ice rink and 96-acre drive-thru light display
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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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Lebanon Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade & Festival
(Lebanon)
Two horse-drawn carriage parades, one by day and one by candlelight.
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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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Middletown Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas events include Holiday on Main Street’s Magic of Middletown, featuring tree lighting, vendor fairs, and a decorated vehicle parade. These events run from Thanksgiving through December and draw families and visitors downtown.
Middletown’s unique traditions include the Magic of Middletown tree lighting and the Dashing Through Downtown decorated vehicle parade. The community also enjoys Santa’s Mailbox, where children can send letters directly to the North Pole.
Sand Hill Road is widely recognized as one of the best neighborhoods for Christmas lights in Middletown, known for its elaborate displays. Other local neighborhoods also offer charming light displays that welcome visitors during the season.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found primarily in downtown Middletown during Holiday on Main Street events. Additionally, various artisan markets and craft fairs near Middletown showcase local vendors throughout the holiday season.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting neighborhood light displays like Sand Hill Road, attending free events during Holiday on Main Street, and enjoying seasonal entertainment such as horse and wagon rides downtown.
Families with kids will enjoy the Magic of Middletown tree lighting, visits with Santa, the Holiday Pop-up Vendor Fair, and the North Pole Comes to Middletown day. These events offer festive fun suitable for all ages.