Trotwood Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Trotwood and surrounding areas
Trotwood lights up the Christmas season with holiday activities and festive events focused around community parks and local gathering spots near Dayton. Visitors can enjoy highlights like Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland and the Englewood Holiday Celebration while neighborhoods glow with seasonal lights and holiday cheer. From parades and family-friendly tours to cozy market stalls and live performances, Trotwood’s holiday attractions offer community warmth and plenty of activities for every age.
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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 eventsLargest outdoor ice rink in the region with city skyline views.
Editor's Picks (6)
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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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Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland - Dayton
(Dayton)
Award-winning, 300-foot RGB tunnel light show.
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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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Trotwood Christmas FAQ
The Trotwood Tree Lighting and community holiday markets are among the biggest annual Christmas events in the city.
Trotwood’s annual tree lighting and local craft fairs are cherished traditions that bring the community together each holiday season.
Many neighborhoods in Trotwood feature festive displays, especially around community centers and main streets during the holidays.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at community centers, churches, and during special holiday events throughout Trotwood.
Free activities include the tree lighting, neighborhood light displays, and community holiday markets with family-friendly events.
Families with kids enjoy the tree lighting, holiday markets with crafts and games, and neighborhood light displays during the holiday season.