Troy Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Troy and surrounding areas
Troy shines during Christmas 2025 with an array of holiday activities and things to do centered around downtown Courthouse Square and Lost Creek Reserve. Visitors can stroll Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve or browse seasonal vendors at A Holiday Affair while enjoying neighborhood lights and festive performances. From parades and family attractions to cozy markets and seasonal shows, Troy’s festive offerings deliver warm community spirit and plenty of activities beneath glittering lights.
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Christmas Markets
26 eventsOver 100 artisan vendors in a premier holiday market.
Christmas Lights
25 eventsTwo horse-drawn carriage parades, one by day and one by candlelight.
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
Editor's Picks (6)
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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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Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market
(Sharonville)
Over 100 artisan vendors in a premier holiday market.
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Columbus Zoo Wildlights
(Powell)
Millions of dazzling LED lights and animated musical shows.
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TWIG Bazaar Benefiting Nationwide Children's Hospital
(Powell)
Annual holiday bazaar benefiting children's hospital with handcrafted items.
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Troy Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas events in Troy include the BYOB Christmas Light Trolley Tour and local tree lighting ceremonies, which bring the community together to celebrate the season.
Troy’s holiday traditions often feature community-driven light displays and festive trolley tours that highlight the city’s creative spirit and neighborhood involvement during the season.
Neighborhoods with well-known, beloved displays are scattered throughout Troy, especially in residential areas where families decorate entire blocks with coordinated lights and festive decorations.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at community centers, seasonal craft fairs, and artisan markets held in and near Troy throughout the holiday season.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending public tree lightings, and exploring local markets with no admission fees, offering festive fun without a high cost.
Family-friendly picks include the Christmas Light Trolley Tour, local craft fairs with kid activities, and public parks with holiday-themed walking trails and seasonal events suitable for children.