Carillon Historical Park in Dayton annually transforms into a family-friendly wonderland of lights and holiday cheer. The Carillon Tree of Light is a spectacle on its own!

The park is open all day every day, the lights and activities begin each evening at 5 pm. Thousands of lights adorn the historic buildings and bridges.

Children can visit with Santa at the Heritage Center until just before Christmas. Watch a puppet show, take a ride on the beautiful Carousel of Dayton Innovation, and take the Midnight Express Train ride on a one-mile journey.

There are stores open until 9 pm each evening for the adults to indulge in some holiday shopping, and local cafes will also be serving drinks and snacks.

More features at A Carillon Christmas:

• Deeds Carillon Christmas Concerts
• Letters to Santa
• Model Train Displays
• The Carillon Park Railroad
• Gem City Letterpress

Tickets are available online from the link below.

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Where is Carillon Historical Park Located?

• Address: 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio 45409
• Phone: 937-293-2841 | Website | Facebook

Location Map for A Carillon Christmas

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Ohio Festivals in August

There are many exciting festivals in August to pass the time and beat the heat. Come out to celebrate food and drink, hot air balloons, sunflowers, and much more.

Map of August Festivals in Ohio

August Festivals in Central Ohio

• Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival | Reynoldsburg | More Information
• Columbus Food Truck Festival | Hilliard | More Information
• Obetz Zucchini Fest | More Information

August Festivals in Northwest Ohio

• Berlin Heights Basket Festival | More Information
• Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival | Bucyrus | More Information
• Wren Wiffleball Tournament | Wren | More Information
• Port Clinton Lighthouse and Maritime Festival | More Information
• Pemberville Free Fair | More Information
• Milan Melon Festival | More Information

August Festivals in Northeast Ohio

• North Ridgeville Corn Festival | North Ridgeville | More Information
• Shaker Woods Festival | Columbiana | More Information
• Austinburg Country Days | More Information
• Water Lantern Festival Cleveland | Cleveland | More Information

August Festivals in Southeast Ohio

• Coshocton Sunflower Festival | Coshocton | More Information
• Hippie Fest | Logan | More Information 
• Portsmouth River Days | More Information

August Festivals in Southwest Ohio

• Lavender Fest | McConnelsville | More Information
• Nowhere Else Festival | Martinsville | More Information

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August is the month to pick sunflowers! Sunflower Fields in Ohio will give you many options to choose from. Then step out of the heat and into another world at Ohio Caverns! Grape picking is another fun, relaxing activity, or head inside Ohio Wineries for a refreshing beverage. 

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Ohio Festivals in July

July is a hot and often humid month in Ohio. Make sure to dress for the weather and stay hydrated! Don’t forget sunscreen.

Map of July Festivals in Ohio

July Festivals in Central Ohio

• Picktown Palooza | Pickerington | More Information
• Miami Valley Steam Threshers Show | Plain City | More Information

July Festivals in Northeast Ohio

• First Town Days | New Philadelphia | More Information
• Shelby Bicycle Days | Shelby | More Information
• Cain Park Arts Festival | Cleveland Heights | More Information
• Kent Blues Fest | Downtown Kent | More Information
• Summer Festival of the Arts | Youngstown | More Information
• Sunflower Wine Festival | Rocky River | More Information
• Party in the Park | Painesville | More Information
• MassMu Island Party | Massillon | More Information
• Willoughby ArtsFest | Downtown Willoughby | More Information
• Gone Squatchin’ Bigfoot Festival | Middlefield | More Information
• Ashland Chautauqua | More Information
• Wine and Walleye Festival | Ashtabula | More Information

July Festivals in Northwest Ohio

• Rossford Balloon and Fireworks Fest | More Information

July Festivals in Southeast Ohio

• Lilyfest | Rockbridge | More Information
• Fireman’s Festival | Caldwell | More Information

July Festivals in Southwest Ohio

• Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival | Xenia | More Information

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July is one of the best months for water activities. If you are in the Hocking Hills area, Hocking Hills Kayaking is a cool, fun activity to do! Cedar Falls Hocking Hills is an interesting hike to a lovely waterfall. Want to stay out of the heat? Try Breweries in Columbus for a nicely chilled beverage or two.   

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Ohio Festivals in June

June can be a hot month, so don’t forget sun protection! Everything from sports to flowers, food and so much more is celebrated this month.

Map of June Festivals in Ohio

June Festivals in Central Ohio

• Hookahville Music Festival | Newark | More Information
• Pineapple Palooza | Bellefontaine | More Information
• London Strawberry Festival | More Information
• Buckeye Country Superfest | Columbus | More Information

June Festivals in Northwest Ohio

• Peony Festival | Van Wert | More Information
• Old West End Historic Festival | Toledo | More Information
• Festival of the Fish | Vermilion | More Information
• Put-in-Bay Pyrate Fest | More Information

June Festivals in Northeast Ohio

• Ohio Valley Frontier Days | Steubenville | More Information
• Taste of History | Amherst | More Information
• Wadsworth Blue Tip Festival | More Information
• Shreve Swampfest | More Information
• Tusky Days | Tuscarawas | More Information
• Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland | More Information
• Ashland BalloonFest | More Information
• Cy Young Days Festival | Tuscarawas | More Information
• Lorain International Festival | More Information
• Garrettsville Summerfest | More Information

June Festivals in Southeast Ohio

• Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival | More Information
• Logan Washboard Arts & Music Festival | More Information
• Greenfield Music Festival | More Information

June Festivals in Southwest Ohio

• Summerfair Cincinnati | More Information
• CincItalia – Cincinnati Italian Festival | Cheviot | More Information
• Troy Strawberry Festival | More Information
• Urbana Black Heritage Festival | More Information
• June in Olde Williamsburgh Festival | Williamsburg | More Information
• Dayton Air Show | Vandalia | More Information

Ohio County Fairs in June

June sees the start of Ohio’s County Fairs. Popular and fun events, there are only 6 in June, these are the 2025 dates:

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June is a great month for water activities and so much more! See the countryside and relax on the river while Canoeing in Ohio. Get your Vitamin D at Beaches in Ohio. Try a round of miniature golf in Rockbridge at Hocking Hills Mini Golf. If you would rather stroll through a garden, consider visiting Lavender Farms in Ohio.

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Ohio Festivals in May

May often has ideal weather for outdoor events. Food festivals, cultural festivals, and music festivals are popular this month.

Map of May Festivals in Ohio

May Festivals in Central Ohio

• Herb Day | Gahanna | More Information
• Ohioana Book Festival | Columbus | More Information
• Central Ohio Folk Festival | Lewis Center | More Information
• Downtown Newark Food Truck Festival | More Information
• Delaware Arts Festival | Delaware | More Information
• Columbus Asian Festival | Columbus | More Information
• Utica Ice Cream Festival | Utica | More Information
• Columbus Taco Fest | Columbus | More Information
• Logan Hills Festival | Zanesfield | More Information
• Deercreek Dam Days | Williamsport | More Information
• Fore!Fest | Dublin | More Information

May Festivals in Northwest Ohio

• Lilac Festival and Street Fair | Defiance | More Information
• Hamler Country Fest | Hamler | More Information
• Toledo Tattoo Festival | Toledo | More Information
• Port Clinton Walleye Festival | Port Clinton | More Information
• Norwalk Jaycees Strawberry Festival | More Information

May Festivals in Northeast Ohio

• Medina Beer Fest | Medina | More Information
• Cleveland Asian Festival | Asia Town | More Information
• Kent Craft Beer Fest | Kent | More Information
• Blossom Time Festival | Chagrin Falls | More Information
• Reggae Fest Cleveland | Cleveland | More Information
• Dennison Railroad Festival | Dennison | More Information

May Festivals in Southeast Ohio

• Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival | McArthur | More Information
• Feast of the Flowering Moon | Chillicothe | More Information
• Moonshine Festival | New Straitsville | More Information

May Festivals in Southwest Ohio

• Appalachian Festival | New Richmond | More Information
• The Real Taco Fest | Cincinnati | More Information
• Spring Fest in the Burg | Miamisburg | More Information
• CincItalia – Cincinnati Italian Festival | Cheviot | More Information
• Summerfair Cincinnati | Cincinnati | More Information

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Hiking is a perfect activity to do in May! Clifton Gorge and Rockbridge State Nature Preserve are two beautiful places to explore. Ziplining in Ohio is an exhilarating, outdoor activity that would be perfect to try in the springtime.

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Ohio Festivals in April

April festivals are a mix of indoor and outdoor events. Be sure to check that rain does not cancel any outdoor festival you may plan to attend.

Map of April Festivals in Ohio

April Festivals in Central Ohio

• Spring at the Round Barn | Lancaster | More Information
• Ashville Viking Festival | Ashville | More Information

April Festivals in Northwest Ohio

• Holy Toledo Polka Days | Perrysburg | More Information

April Festivals in Northeast Ohio

• Ohio PinBrew Fest | Girard | More Information
• Downtown Akron Sakura Festival | Akron | More Information
• SHINEfest | Kent | More Information
• Geauga County Maple Festival | Chardon | More Information
• Kent American Roots Festival | Kent | More Information
• Macedonia SpringFest | Macedonia | More Information

April Festivals in Southwest Ohio

• Kids Fishing Day | Eaton | More Information
• Darke County Wine Festival | Greenville | More Information
• Sugar Maple Festival | Bellbrook | More Information

April Festivals in Southeast Ohio

• Pike County Dogwood Festival | Piketon | More Information

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April is a nice time to get outdoors and enjoy the mild weather. Petting Farms in Ohio is a fun activity to do with kids. If you are in southern Ohio, adults and children alike will enjoy walking through Ohio Wildflowers.

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Ohio Festivals in March

The weather might be getting a bit warmer, but there is still a chill in the air and lots of rain. Dress appropriately for outdoor festivals.

Map of March Festivals in Ohio

March Festivals in Central Ohio

• Columbus Brew Festival | Columbus | More Information
• St. Patrick’s Day Dublin | Dublin | More Information

March Festivals in Northwest Ohio

• Glass City Wine Festival | Toledo | More Information

March Festivals in Northeast Ohio

• Winter Warmer Fest | Cleveland | More Information
• Railfest Train Show | Kirtland | More Information

March Festivals in Southeast Ohio

• Hocking Hills Food Cruise – 1 | Hocking Hills | More Information
• Hocking Hills Food Cruise – 2 | Hocking Hills | More Information
• River City Blues Festival | Marietta | More Information

March Festivals in Southwest Ohio

• Cincinnati International Wine Festival | Cincinnati | More Information
• Bockfest | Cincinnati | More Information
• Maple Syrup Festival – 1 | Oxford | More Information
• Carroll St. Pat’s Fest | Dayton | More Information
• Maple Syrup Festival – 2 | Oxford | More Information

State-Wide Festivals

• Ohio Maple Madness – 1 | All Regions | More Information
• Ohio Maple Madness – 2 | All Regions | More Information

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March is a good time to go hiking if you can avoid the rain. The weather is often still cool but getting warmer, and things are starting to turn green! Take advantage of the rainy season to check out Hocking Hills Waterfalls. Caves in Ohio are fun to experience no matter what the weather is like outside.  

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Ohio Festivals in January

Winter brew fests and ice festivals are popular events for January.

Map of January Festivals in Ohio

Map of Metro Parks Winter Hike Series Locations

The Metro Parks Winter Hike Series features 19 Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks. This map shows the location of each.

January Festivals in Central Ohio

• Wildlights at Columbus Zoo | Powell | More Information
• Metro Parks Winter Hike Series | Westerville | More Information
• Buckeye Lake Winterfest | Buckeye Lake | More Information

January Festivals in Northeast Ohio

• Mohican Winter Fest | Loudonville | More Information
• Brewsology Beer Fest | Cleveland | More Information
• Crocker Park Ice Festival | Westlake | More Information
• Steubenville Nutcracker Village | Steubenville | More Information

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January in Ohio is typically cold, which is perfect for those who love to ski. Check out Ski Resorts for great places to ski in Ohio. If you prefer to stay warm and cozy in January, you might like to choose from our list of Ohio Wineries. Try Casinos in Ohio if you’re feeling lucky. Indoor Water Parks in Ohio will give you some fantastic choices for places to take kids when they are feeling restless. 

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Ohio Festivals in February

February festivals are all about indulging, whether in alcohol or chocolate.

Map of February Festivals in Ohio

February Festivals in Northwest Ohio

• Chocolate Lovers’ Fest | Genoa | More Information
• Perrysburg Winterfest | Perrysburg | More Information
• Burning Snowman Fest | Port Clinton | More Information

February Festivals in Northeast Ohio

• Cleveland Kurentovanje Winter Festival | More Information
• Cleveland Beerfest: Winter | More Information

February Festivals in Central Ohio

• Metro Parks Winter Hike Series | Westerville | More Information

February Festivals in Southwest Ohio

• Cincinnati Winter Blues Experience | Mason | More Information

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Of course, there are many more fun winter things to do in Ohio! February in Ohio is typically quite cold.  Pins Dublin is a fun indoor idea that has duckpin bowling, arcades, and more! You may also want to check out the beautiful architecture at Poland Library. For an outdoor activity that won’t be so cold, try Ohio Caverns!

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Ohio Festivals in December

December is the perfect time to check out Christmas lights festivals and get in the spirit of the holidays! Don’t forget to bundle up!

Map of December Festivals in Ohio

December Festivals in Central Ohio

• Wildlights at Columbus Zoo | Powell | More Information
• Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights | Delaware | More Information
• Metro Parks Winter Hikes Series | More Information
• Marmon Valley Farm Country Christmas | Zanesfield | More Information

December Festivals in Northwest Ohio

• Toledo Zoo Lights | Toledo | More Information
• Christmas Tree Festival | Lima | More Information
• Huron Winter Fest | Huron | More Information
• Toledo Craftsman’s Guild Winter Festival | More Information

December Festivals in Northeast Ohio

• Christmas Drive Through Park | Atwater | More Information
• Steubenville Nutcracker Village | Steubenville | More Information
• Christmas in Zoar | More Information
• Nature’s A-Glow | Alliance | More Information
• Candlelight Tours at Malabar Farm State Park | Lucas | More Information
• Dalton Holidays Festival | Dalton | More Information

December Festivals in Southeast Ohio

• Christmas Cave at White Gravel Mines | Minford | More Information
• Winterfest at Market Square | Portsmouth | More Information
• Live Nativity Drive-Through | Coshocton | More Information
• Otway Community Christmas | Otway | More Information

December Festivals in Southwest Ohio

• PNC Festival of Lights | Cincinnati | More Information
• The Christmas Ranch | Morrow | More Information
• Woodland Lights | Washington Township | More Information
• Christkindlmarkt | Cincinnati | More Information
• A Carillon Christmas | Dayton | More Information
• Light Up Middletown | Middletown | More Information
• Dayton Holiday Festival | Dayton | More Information
• Christmas Lights at Clifton Mill | Clifton | More Information
• Light in the Forest | Milford | More Information
• Lebanon Horse Drawn Carriage Parade | Lebanon | More Information
• Rosewood Holiday Arts Festival | Kettering | More Information

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December is a great time for outdoor winter activities! Check out Snow Trails in Mansfield Ohio for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. Polar Express Train Ride Ohio will get the entire family in the Christmas spirit! Try out your skills on the ice at Ice Skating in Ohio. If you prefer to stay warm and cozy in your car, Drive Through Christmas Lights may be a great choice!

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