Xenia Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Xenia and surrounding areas
Xenia transforms for the holiday season with ParkLights at Caesar Ford and bright displays across downtown and Blackburn Park offering things to do, Christmas lights, and festive parades. The illuminated ParkLights event is a seasonal favorite that invites families to stroll, sip hot cocoa, and enjoy holiday activities under carefully curated lightscapes. With craft markets, live performances, and community events, Xenia offers plenty of opportunities for heartwarming winter memories.
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Christmas Markets
31 eventsEuropean-style German-American Christmas market with a Cincinnati twist.
Christmas Lights
29 eventsTwo horse-drawn carriage parades, one by day and one by candlelight.
Christmas Shows
13 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
20 eventsComprehensive holiday event listings for Dayton and Miami Valley.
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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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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Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains
(Cincinnati)
79th season of Duke Energy Holiday Trains
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Xenia Christmas Events Map
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Xenia Christmas FAQ
The Xenia Christmas Station event and ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park are among the largest, featuring light displays, markets, live entertainment, and family activities.
Xenia blends small-town charm with events like the Christmas Station festival, carriage rides, and community caroling, creating a warm, local holiday atmosphere.
Shawnee Park and areas around Xenia Station are known for their light displays, but many residential neighborhoods also decorate, offering a festive drive or walk.
The Xenia Christmas Station hosts a merchant market with local artisans, and seasonal craft fairs are held at community venues throughout the city.
ParkLights and XeniaLights are free drive-through and walkable light displays, and the Christmas Station event offers free visits with Santa and children’s activities.
Families will enjoy the Xenia Christmas Station for crafts and Santa, ParkLights for a magical drive, and neighborhood light walks for a relaxed, festive outing.