Piqua Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Piqua and surrounding areas
Piqua unveils the holiday season with bright Christmas lights along the riverfront and a calendar full of things to do for families and visitors. Events like the Piqua Holiday Horse Parade and The Holidays at Edison State: A Madrigal Celebration bring seasonal performances and festive events to the downtown district. Enjoy holiday activities from light displays to community markets, run or watch the Holly Jolly 5K/10K, and meet Santa at neighborhood pop-ups for a cheerful, locally rooted Christmas season.
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Christmas Lights
25 eventsTwo horse-drawn carriage parades, one by day and one by candlelight.
Christmas Markets
20 eventsAnnual Holiday Bazaar with Santa, bake sale, and craft vendors
Christmas Shows
6 eventsLive stage musical adaptation of the 60th anniversary of "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
Christmas Parties
5 eventsRenaissance-themed Madrigal Celebration with dining and performance.
Christmas Activities
18 eventsIlluminated horse-drawn parade down Main Street
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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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Pyramid Hill Lights
(Hamilton)
Drive-through light display amidst monumental sculptures
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Columbus Zoo Wildlights
(Powell)
Millions of dazzling LED lights and animated musical shows.
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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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Piqua Holiday Horse Parade
Illuminated horse-drawn parade down Main Street
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Piqua Christmas FAQ
The biggest events include Christmas on the Green, featuring community caroling, horse-drawn carriage rides, and live entertainment, as well as the Holiday Horse Parade and the Holly Jolly 5K/10K Run.
Piqua’s unique traditions include the Holiday Horse Parade with decorated carriages and horses, and the Christmas on the Green event that brings the community together for caroling and festive activities downtown.
Beloved neighborhood favorites throughout Piqua offer some of the best Christmas lights, with many residents decorating their homes and yards to create festive displays enjoyed by the community.
Christmas markets and local artisan vendors are primarily found in downtown Piqua and nearby community centers, especially during holiday weekends and special events like Christmas on the Green.
Free or budget-friendly options include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending community caroling events, and exploring local markets with no admission fees, as well as enjoying outdoor holiday decorations downtown.
Families can enjoy children’s activities at Christmas on the Green, visits with Santa at the public library, horse-drawn carriage rides, and festive runs like the Holly Jolly 5K/10K, all designed to engage kids in the holiday spirit.