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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Your holiday season resource for Springfield is here! Explore our comprehensive guide for all the best events and activities. Whether you're a lifelong resident or just passing through, this guide will show you all the holiday wonders Springfield has to offer.

One highlight of the season is the enchanting Woodland Lights, where visitors can stroll through a stunning display of twinkling lights and holiday scenes. Additionally, the 2024 Dayton Holiday Festival Grande Illumination & Dayton Children's Parade brings together the community with its vibrant parades and festive ambiance. And the Ringing in the Holidays at Carillon Park is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring historical holiday-themed activities for all ages. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Springfield Holiday Light Displays

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Interactive holiday light display with train rides and Santa visits.

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Woodland Lights is an annual holiday event at Countryside Park featuring ten acres of sparkling lights, whimsical displays, and family-friendly activities. Visitors can stroll through the illuminated path, take a ride on the Rieck Express train, and meet Santa in a cozy log cabin. The event includes pet-friendly nights, scavenger hunts, and photo opportunities with costumed characters.

Where: Dayton | More Info: Woodland Lights

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Holiday tree lighting with musical performances and Santa visits.

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The Centerville Tree Lighting ceremony at Benham's Grove features musical performances by the Centerville Community Band and Chorus, along with Miami Valley Dance. The event includes visits with Santa Claus and horse-drawn carriage rides.

Where: Centerville | More Info: Centerville Tree Lighting

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Traditional tree lighting and nighttime parade with over 100,000 lights.

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The 2024 Dayton Holiday Festival Grande Illumination & Dayton Children's Parade features a traditional tree lighting at Courthouse Square, followed by a nighttime parade with over 100,000 lights. The event includes live main stage entertainment, live reindeer, and various holiday activities.

Where: Dayton | More Info: 2024 Dayton Holiday Festival Grande Illumination & Dayton Children's Parade

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Synchronized light and sound show on historic mill and gorge.

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Over 4 million lights illuminate the historic Clifton Mill, gorge, riverbanks, trees, and bridges, including a 100-foot "waterfall" of twinkling lights. The display features a Miniature Village, Santa Claus Museum, and a spectacular synchronized lights and music show.

Where: Clifton | More Info: Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2024

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Running through 2 million lights.

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The Dancing Lights 5K Fun Run/Walk is a family-friendly event where participants run amidst 2 million lights, timed to holiday favorites. The race ends at Santa's Village for hot chocolate and goodies.

Where: Lebanon | More Info: Lebanon Holiday in Lights

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Synchronized light and sound show with custom-built displays.

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Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland in Dayton features cutting-edge technology and traditional holiday charm, offering an unforgettable experience with custom-built light displays synchronized to joyful Christmas melodies. Drive through a mesmerizing 300-foot RGB tunnel and gaze at multiple 50-foot-tall Christmas trees, a sprawling carpet of lights, and traditional Christmas scenes.

Where: Dayton | More Info: Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland: Dayton

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Synchronized light displays and festive decorations.

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Holiday in the City is a festive event featuring beautifully decorated streets, holiday markets, and live entertainment.

Where: Springfield | More Info: Holiday in the City

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Synchronized light and sound show with festive activities.

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The Christmas Ranch in Morrow, Ohio, is a whimsical place featuring 1 million dancing Christmas lights synchronized to holiday music. It includes a scenic drive-thru route, a Christmas Village with shops and a bakery, train and wagon rides, and opportunities to take pictures with Santa. The event also supports local charities.

Where: Morrow | More Info: The Christmas Ranch

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Springfield Holiday Markets and Shopping

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Free health screenings and live music.

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The Indulge Holiday Event is a one-stop shopping and indulgence experience featuring free health screenings, live music, silent auctions, and 50 unique businesses offering a variety of lifestyle resources and great foods.

Where: Dayton | More Info: The Indulge Holiday Event

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Unique handmade gift items and festive holiday decorations.

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The Holiday Arts & Craft Show features over 100 vendors showcasing handmade gift items and festive holiday decorations at the Lathrem Senior Center and Kettering Recreation Complex.

Where: Kettering | More Info: Holiday Arts & Craft Show

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Extensive variety of handmade and vintage items.

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The St Peter Christmas Bazaar features over 100 craft and vendor booths, a Christmas Rummage Sale, homemade food, and a basket raffle. Enjoy unique, high-quality craft items, vintage gently used Christmas items, and delicious homemade soups and sandwiches.

Where: Dayton | More Info: St Peter Christmas Bazaar

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Holiday shopping and dining event with vendors and food sales.

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St. Matthew Holiday Bazaar features a lunch counter, cookie walk, bake sale, and vendor booths at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, offering a variety of holiday shopping and dining options.

Where: Dayton | More Info: St. Matthew Holiday Bazaar

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Unique blend of vintage decor and live music.

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The Christmas Vintage Market - "Comfort & Joy" offers a charming open-air market featuring handmade and vintage home decor, holiday party-worthy clothing and accessories, and live music. Participants can also enjoy DIY classes and paint project demonstrations, as well as lunch at the charming outdoor food court.

Where: Dayton | More Info: Christmas Vintage Market - "Comfort & Joy"

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Unique blend of art, crafts, and gourmet gift foods.

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The Sugar Plum Holiday Market at Roberts Centre in Wilmington, Ohio, offers a delightful shopping experience with a wide selection of art, crafts, gourmet gift foods, boutiques, and vintage items. This event supports talented local entrepreneurs and provides a great place to create new family traditions.

Where: Dayton | More Info: Sugar Plum Holiday Market

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Traditional German market with handcrafted goods and festive atmosphere.

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The Christkindlmarkt at Dayton Liederkranz-Turner offers an old-world-style Christmas Market with traditional food, drink, and Gluhwein. Quality vendors sell handcrafted ornaments, beer steins, German collectibles, antiques, unique jewelry, note cards, and gifts. Delicious traditional food and beverages are available for carry-out.

Where: Dayton | More Info: Christkindl Market

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Unique holiday shopping with donated items benefiting a local museum.

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Gifts To Go Holiday Bazaar at Museum Friends Home features new, donated items from local businesses and residents, with proceeds benefiting the museum. The event includes raffles and holiday activities.

Where: Dayton | More Info: Gifts To Go Holiday Bazaar

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Springfield Holiday Shows and Entertainment

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Annual holiday gala with live music and gourmet food.

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Ringing in the Holidays at Carillon Park is an annual holiday gala featuring live music, gourmet hors d'oeuvres, delicious desserts, specialty cocktails, and a silent auction. This event has become a longstanding tradition at Carillon Historical Park, with a theme that changes each year and a highlight being the Dayton's Most Delicious Dessert contest.

Where: Dayton | More Info: Ringing in the Holidays at Carillon Park

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Live symphony orchestra performance accompanying the film Elf.

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Buddy, accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler, travels to New York with a live symphony orchestra. The full film of Elf plays on the big screen while the Dayton Philharmonic performs John Debney's wonderful score.

Where: Dayton | More Info: Elf in Concert

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Holiday music and children's entertainment with Santa visit.

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Englewood's annual Holiday Open House Celebration features holiday music by the Englewood Civic Band, ongoing children's entertainment, balloon animals, and a visit from Santa Claus. Cookies will be served, and the event is open to everyone.

Where: Englewood | More Info: Englewood Holiday Celebration

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Springfield Other Holiday Activities

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Complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides and a festive Vendor Village.

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The Hometown Holiday Walk in the Heart of Centerville is a family-friendly event featuring horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa, and a Vendor Village with local vendors. Enjoy holiday caroling, cookie decorating, and children's activities while exploring the shops of Uptown Centerville.

Where: Centerville | More Info: Hometown Holiday Walk in the Heart of Centerville

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Unique blend of shopping, entertainment, and family activities in a historic downtown setting.

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The Christmas in Historic Springboro Festival is a 3-day holiday celebration featuring 76+ craft vendors, 29+ food vendors, a children’s tent, entertainment tent, and family fun activities. Downtown businesses are decorated with lights and holiday cheer, making it a special event for the entire family.

Where: Springboro | More Info: Christmas in Historic Springboro Festival

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