Oxford Holiday Festival
OCAC Holiday Fest Brings a Day of Family Fun to Oxford! Oxford, OH – [November 19, 2025] – The Oxford Community Arts Center is delighted to once again take part in the Oxford Holiday Festival Weekend with a full day of festive family fun during the OCAC Holiday Fest on Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The event features activities, performances, and seasonal cheer for all ages. OCVAC Holiday Fest is made possible in part through a grant from the Anne Ruder Bever & James E. Bever Fund of the Greater Oxford Community Foundation. Event Details: Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Venue: Oxford Community Arts Center Address: 10 South College Avenue, Oxford, OH 45056 This year’s OCAC Holiday Fest includes: Talawanda Band Boosters Artisan Craft Market (9 AM – 4 PM) – Shop for handmade gifts and seasonal crafts in the Brant Ballroom and South Parlor. North Pole Workshop for Kids (12 PM – 3 PM) – Enjoy holiday craft activities and face painting, perfect for young children. Visits with Santa (1 PM – 3 PM) – Meet the Jolly Old Elf himself and snap a photo for lasting memories. Dance Performance by Flowing Grace School of Dance (1 PM) – Delight in a joyful performance celebrating the season. “Holiday Fest is a favorite Oxford tradition,” said Heidi Schiller, Executive Director of the Oxford Community Arts Center. “Our partnership with the Talawanda Band Boosters is something we value deeply. This event is a major moment in their year, and we’re proud to provide the space and support that help make it possible.” Admission and Event Information: All OCAC Holiday Fest activities are free and open to the public. Families are encouraged to stop by throughout the day to shop local and take part in the festivities. For more information about the OCAC Holiday Fest and other upcoming events at the Oxford Community Arts Center, please visit www.oxarts.org. After your visit at the OCAC, take a short walk to the Uptown Oxford Memorial Park where the Holiday Festival will continue with festive outdoor fun. Main Street will be closed during this event. (4:30 PM – 5:15 PM) Live performance by the Miami University Dance Corps (4:30 PM – 8:30 PM) Mechanical… Reindeer! – How long can you stay on until you’re kicked off? Mechanical Snowboarding- Whatever the temperature, here’s your chance to test your skills! Horse-drawn carriage rides throughout Oxford’s Historical Uptown District (4:50 pm – 5:30 pm) Live music performance by the Oxford Community Band. (5:30 PM) Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa will arrive by carriage on High Street at the Oxford Memorial Park pavilion. Watch as Santa joins the Mayor of Oxford to light up the town on the historic brick streets! Enjoy this magical moment Uptown, only found in your favorite holiday movie scene. If you missed Santa at the first part of Holiday Fest, don’t fret! Take the family for photos with Santa at Enjoy Oxford’s office (14 W. Park Place, Suite C). (6:00 PM – 8:30 PM) Live music by Natalie Michael & Soul Kin Band.