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2025-10-17 08:30 - 2025-10-18 18:00 UTC | Fall Festival at The Farm, The Farm at Walnut Creek, 4147 County Rd 114, Sugarcreek, OH, 44681, United States
Fall Festival at The Farm is at The Farm at Walnut Creek. There are five weekend festivals and a Columbus Day Festival to be enjoyed at this location.

This is a great family fun day out with lots of activities to keep both kids and adults amused.

Take your chance at the pumpkin slingshot. Watch the Percheron Draft Horses press cane stalks to make molasses. Climb the straw castle. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride through the farm to feed the animals, including giraffes, bison, zebras, and more.

The kids can play all afternoon in the giant corn box.

Lunch is available for purchase. Barbecue chicken, noodles and beans, desserts, and more.

This festival is held on the last weekend of September, each weekend of October, and on the Monday of Columbus Day.

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Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival
2025-10-17 10:00 - 2025-10-19 17:00 | Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival, 600 N. Whitewoman Street, Coshocton, OH, 43812, United States
Historic Roscoe Village hosts the Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival on the third full weekend of October. An entertaining and educational event for the whole family to enjoy!

Roscoe Village is known as America’s Canal Town, with a small port along the Ohio and Erie Canal.

The Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival is a weekend of sights, sounds, and smells – particularly the smell of the fresh apple butter simmering over an open fire!

Activities and events include Spirit of Roscoe tours, Monticello III Horse Drawn Canal Boat rides, fun for the kids, and more.

Tickets are available online, where you will get a discount on the gate price. Free admission for children 12 and under.

Festival Hours:

Friday: 10 am – 6 pm

Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm

Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm

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Fall Festival of Leaves
2025-10-17 10:00 - 2025-10-19 18:00 | Fall Festival of Leaves, Downtown, Bainbridge, OH, 45612, United States
The Fall Festival of Leaves is held in Bainbridge, Ohio. It takes place over three days in October. A fun-filled event for the whole family to enjoy!

Activities and events at the Fall Festival of Leaves include parades, the queen’s pageant, arts, crafts, flea market, midways, and more.

There will be participation events such as a log sawing contest, a 5K run, and the Opportunity Knocks talent contest.

Four Skyline Drive routes are available to visitors to this festival (and at any other time). They are The Pike Lake Loop, The Buckskin Hills Loop, The Paint Vista Loop, and the Red Bush Loop. Find out more information on the website.

There will be shows and plenty of food vendors and live entertainment.

Festival Hours:

Friday: 10 am – 10 pm

Saturday: 9 am – 10 pm

Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm

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Camden Black Walnut Festival
2025-10-18 09:00 - 2025-10-19 17:00 | Camden Black Walnut Festival, Downtown, Camden, OH, 45311, United States
The Camden Black Walnut Festival is held on the third weekend of October each year. With lots of fun and attractions for all ages, this is one of the best festivals in southwest Ohio!

The Black Walnut Festival has more than 120 craft vendors offering handmade and artisan crafts, fall produce, antiques and collectibles. There are 25 food trucks too.

There is a car and truck show that usually has more than 200 vehicles to view.

Kid Zone has bounce houses, face painters, balloon artists, games, kiddie tractor pull, and a train ride.

There is live entertainment throughout the festival at two venues. Relax in the beer and wine garden, which remains open until 7 pm on both days.

Be sure to indulge in the hand-cranked, homemade ice cream while you’re there!

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Sylvania Fall Festival
2025-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Sylvania Fall Festival, Centennial Terrace, Sylvania, OH, 43560, United States
The Sylvania Fall Festival is in mid-October and is presented by Dave White Chevrolet and Northwest Ohio Chevy Dealers. Two days of family fun!

Visit Downtown Sylvania in October for their biggest event of the year!

Enjoy browsing the craft booths, see the annual parade, let the kids go wild in the Trick or Treat and Pumpkin Patch – costumes encouraged!

Indulge at the food trucks and enjoy fall desserts, and there is live music throughout the festival.

Festival Hours:

Saturday: 2 pm – 8 pm

Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm

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2025-10-24 08:30 - 2025-10-25 18:00 | Fall Festival at The Farm, The Farm at Walnut Creek, 4147 County Rd 114, Sugarcreek, OH, 44681, United States

Ironton Wizardfest
2025-11-08 10:00 - 2025-11-09 16:00 | Ironton Wizardfest, 312 S 3rd St, Ironton, OH, 45638, United States
The Ironton Wizardfest is a two-day extravaganza of all things Harry Potter! Held in early November.

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The Ironton Wizardfest is organized by fans, for fans, of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels.

At this festival, visitors can meet actors from the film series, feed and pet exotic animals, take part in broom racing trials, enter cosplay competitions, tackle the riddle rooms, and interact with spontaneous street performers.

Explore large LEGO displays, take photos with an authentic Ford Anglia car, attend Wizardry Academy Classes, and take advantage of the many themed photo opportunities.

Grab a drink at the Two Beaters Wizard’s Pub, discover Batch 1313 butterscotch drink, shop the marketplace with over 60 handcraft vendors, and visit the wizardry heritage market for demonstrations of broom making, blacksmith forging, and wood carving.

The Wizard’s Ball takes place on Saturday 8pm to Midnight (over 18s only).

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Fallen Timbers Art Festival
2025-11-08 11:00 - 2025-11-09 16:00 | Fallen Timbers Art Festival, 3100 Main Street, Maumee, OH, 43537, United States
Fallen Timbers Art Festival takes place at The Shops at Fallen Timbers in Maumee. A weekend of art and entertainment in early November.

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Fallen Timbers Art Festival is a free event that aims to uplift the community and bring local and fine artists into the spotlight.

There will be an opportunity to purchase art made from materials such as glass, metal, fiber, clay, and wood- Including sculpture, jewelry, paintings, photography, and more.

There will be wine tastings, indoor coffee service, and food trucks.

There is a silent auction to raise funds for the Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission & Bittersweet Farms.

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Mustard Seed Market
2025-11-14 16:00 - 2025-11-16 16:00 | Mustard Seed Market, Clermont County Fairgrounds, 1000 Locust St, Owensville, OH, 45160, United States
The Mustard Seed Market is a Christmas-inspired shopping experience hosted by Rustic Grains at the Clermont County Fairgrounds in November.

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Local family artisans, Daniel and Sarah Cox of Rustic Grains, are Greater Cincinnati’s newest upscale shopping market and family experience, located at the Clermont County Fairgrounds.

Nearly 100 talented makers, vintage curators, as well as specialty artisans will be spread throughout 3 heated barns for a unique and festive shopping experience.

You’ll be sure to stay snuggly with the warmth of the outdoor fires and gather together with the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony happening on Friday evening, and enjoy a live nativity all weekend long.

As a holiday favorite, Santa will be stopping by the market for those memorable holiday photos and jolliness that he brings to all.

There will be a Santa parade that your family can be a part of. Enjoy Milk and Cookie Storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus as they read their favorite Christmastime story.

Event hours:

Friday: 4 pm – 8 pm

Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm

Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm

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Warther Museum Christmas Tree Festival
2025-11-15 11:00 - 2025-11-23 17:00 | Warther Museum Christmas Tree Festival, 331 Karl Avenue, Dover, OH, 44622, United States
The Warther Museum Christmas Tree Festival takes place in November, with over 100 decorated trees, wreaths, and home décor!

The Warther Museum Christmas Tree Festival has a host of decorated trees and items, none of which have the same theme, so you surely won’t get bored seeing them all!

The display is open until 7 pm each night of the festival, except the final night when the event closes at 5 pm.

There is a small admission charge for adults; children under the age of 12 go free. Proceeds go to the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital Auxiliary.

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PNC Festival of Lights
2025-11-20 16:00 - 2026-01-04 21:00 | PNC Festival of Lights, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH, 45220, United States
PNC Festival of Lights is at Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden from mid-November to early January. A stunning light show for the whole family to enjoy!

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Over 4 million LEDs are lit around the zoo to create an amazing light display at the PNC Festival of Lights.

Featuring a tunnel of lights, a candy cane forest, and over 30 lit, larger-than-life animal displays.

Visit the Fairyland and search for the 5 Fiona Fairies. Take a ride on the North Polar Express train and on the Conservation carousel.

Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and other characters at Santa Village.

Food and drink stations are located around the zoo.

PNC Festival of Lights is included in zoo admission. The zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Note: The zoo opens each day at 10 am, and the festival activities start at 4 pm.

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Christmas Drive Through Park
2025-11-20 18:00 - 2025-12-28 22:00 | Christmas Drive Through Park, Portage County Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd, Atwater, OH, 44201, United States
The Christmas Drive Through Park by Elegant Illusions is at Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds from late November through the end of December.

This drive through light display uses the best animatronics, lighting technology, and professional display designs to offer over 50 holiday scenes.

Stop by the Santa Shack to visit Santa, Mrs. Claus Kitchen, and Mr. Grinch for a great photo op.

The display is open each Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night for six weeks.

Opening Hours:

Thursday and Sunday: 6 pm – 9 pm

Friday and Saturday: 6 pm – 10 pm

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Toledo Zoo Lights
2025-11-21 15:00 - 2025-12-31 21:00 | Toledo Zoo Lights, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH, 43609, United States
Toledo Zoo Lights Before Christmas is an extravaganza running from late November through December 31, with lots of fun for the whole family!

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Toledo Zoo Lights Before Christmas kicks off with the tree-lighting ceremony. Watch the big tree lights being turned on, with over 35,000 LEDs lighting up the night sky.

Activities include Ice Slide, Ice Carving Demo, Holly Jolly Express train ride, Swanton Model Train Railroad Club, and much more.

You can sing your favorite festive songs along with the Talking Tree, and of course, Santa will make an appearance!

Enjoy the Zoo’s famous hot chocolate, homemade fudge, and baked goods during your visit.

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Christmas Cave at White Gravel Mines
2025-11-21 16:00 - 2025-12-20 22:00 | White Gravel Mines, 4007 White Gravel McDaniel Road, Minford, OH, 45653, United States
The Christmas Cave at White Gravel Mines is open each Friday and Saturday evening for five weekends in November and December.

The Christmas Cave tells the story of the birth of Jesus, and the Easter Cave in the Spring tells the rest of the story.

All ages are welcome! Enjoy the beautiful lights, see the story of Jesus, and try some delicious barbecue. No pets allowed. RSVP for bus groups.

It is a self-guided tour that involves a lot of walking. The path is clearly marked, and you can visit at your own pace. Benches are available throughout the display. Limited mobility assistance is available.

Check out our article about White Gravel Mines Christmas Caves!

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Medina Candlelight Walk
2025-11-21 17:00 - 2025-11-23 17:00 | Medina Candlelight Walk, Downtown Medina, Medina, OH, 44256, United States
The Medina Candlelight Walk is held in late November. Medina is a wonderland of lights for these three days.

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The Medina Candlelight Walk opens on Friday with the tree lighting in the gazebo. There is Holiday shopping and a Holiday market all day.

The Holiday Parade of Lights is on Saturday evening, after which there are photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Saturday is rounded off with ‘Light Up The Night’ fireworks display.

Santa will be available for visitors to take breakfast with on Sunday morning, with more photo opportunities. At midday, the live reindeer will be on Broadway Street.

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The Christmas Ranch
2025-11-21 17:00 - 2025-12-23 21:00 | The Christmas Ranch, 3205 S Waynesville Road, Morrow, OH, 45152, United States
The Christmas Ranch is a light show and much more in Morrow, central Ohio. An evening of family fun is guaranteed!

The Christmas Ranch has seven Christmas shops including Christmas Memories, Santa’s Castle, and Stocking Stuffers.

Opportunities for photos with Santa in the perfect setting and take a train ride and wagon ride around the light show. The kids will have lots of fun in Toyland, featuring tunnel slides, tire swing, rock climbing wall, and much more.

Take a break in Santa’s Bakery and Café and enjoy a hot chocolate, soft drink, or coffee, a selection of sweets and warm food such as hamburgers, hotdogs, and pizzas.

Wildlights at Columbus Zoo
2025-11-21 17:00 - 2026-01-04 21:00 | Wildlights at Columbus Zoo, 4850 W Powell Rd, Powell, OH, 43065, United States
Columbus Zoo springs to life during the evenings from late November to early January . Enjoy all the sights and sounds of winter at the zoo with millions of LED lights!

The season comes alive during Wildlights at Columbus Zoo, with animated musical light shows, Santa, reindeer, and more holiday festivities.

Take the HOOFit 3-mile stroll around the zoo with 30 designated stop locations to see most of the zoo and to keep you healthy at the same time!

Take the North American Train Ride to visit the native animals such as wolverine, reindeer, and moose. Or enjoy a golf cart ride around the zoo and see the animals from the best viewpoint. Book this tour early as it sells out quickly!

Other activities include the 4D theater and a ride on the 1914 Mangels-lllions carousel.

You can grab refreshments at locations around the zoo, from warm pretzels to the best fried chicken.

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Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights
2025-11-21 17:30 - 2026-01-04 21:00 | Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights, Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds 3311 South Old State Road, Delaware, OH, 43015, United States
Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights is at Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds from mid-November to early January.

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Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights is a locally operated drive-thru light show in the Columbus area.

The drive-thru is three miles long and has over 300 displays, multiple tunnels, and light walls. It is about a 30-minute drive from start to finish.

Children can bring letters to Santa. Mrs Claus will deliver them to the North Pole! They are scanned and emailed back to the parents so they know what their children have asked for.

The busiest times are normally weekends in the lead-up to Christmas.

This drive-thru is open every day, including Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. The show will only be closed in such severe weather conditions that could jeopardize the safety of visitors.

Check out my review of Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights!

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Woodland Lights
2025-11-21 18:00 - 2025-12-30 21:00 | Woodland Lights, Countryside Park, 895 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd, Washington Twp, OH, 45459, United States
Woodland Lights is a fantasy land of light displays held each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from late November through late December.

Woodland Lights events and activities end on December 23, but the lights remain until December 30.

Walk through the ten acres of lights and displays along a half-mile paved path.

Board the four-car Rieck Express train for a scenic ride past the Pollinator Garden and the vernal pond.

Children can share their wish list with Santa at the historic log cabin. Visitors can take a traditional carriage ride on most nights of the festival.

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Cheese, Wine, and Chocolate Fest Cleveland
2025-11-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Cheese, Wine, and Chocolate Fest Cleveland, 6111 Landerhaven Dr, Mayfield Heights, OH, 44124, United States
The Cheese, Wine, and Chocolate Fest Cleveland is held in November at Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights.

The Cheese, Wine, and Chocolate Fest Cleveland starts at 5 pm and continues until 9 pm. Featuring over 50 cheeses and more than 50 wines.

The price of entry includes unlimited samples of cheese and wine. Chocolate vendors will also be there, allowing you to sample chocolates and purchase some for later. Early bird tickets are available at the door and VIP tickets include exclusive tasting of high-end wines.

Live music will be provided throughout the event.

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Christkindlmarkt
2025-11-22 17:00 - 2025-12-31 19:00 | Christkindlmarkt, 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
The Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt is a European and Cincinnati holiday-themed festival, open from late November to the end of December.

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The Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt is a German-American festival with a European, yet Cincinnati holiday theme.

This event is an open-air market with festive activities and events, including holiday lights and live entertainment.

Vendors will be offering such items as Cuckoo Clocks, Nutcrackers, ornaments, and candies.

You can rent an igloo that is heated and furnished for your family and friends.

There will be winter-themed activities, great fun for both kids and adults!

Festival Hours:

Mon, Tues, Wed: Closed

Thursday and Friday: 5 pm – 9 pm

Saturday: Noon – 9 pm

Sunday: Noon – 7 pm

Black Friday: Noon – 9 pm

There are other special hours. Check the website for updates.

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Steubenville Nutcracker Village
2025-11-25 00:00 - 2026-01-09 23:59 | Steubenville Nutcracker Village, 155 N. 4th Street, Steubenville, OH, 43952, United States
The Steubenville Nutcracker Village has the largest collection of life-size nutcrackers in the world, and they will be on display from late November to early January, 24 hours a day.

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Image courtesy of Steubenville Nutcracker Village

Steubenville Nutcracker Village is a free display of 200 nutcrackers around the streets and shops of downtown Steubenville.

There are nutcrackers such as Starman David Bowie, Hermey the Elf, Audrey Hepburn as ‘Holly Golightly’, Uncle Drosselmeyer Steampunk Nutcracker, Captain Nemo, Johnny Appleseed, and many, many more.

Apart from strolling around the town and seeing all the nutcrackers, activities and events include Nutcracker StoryWalk, German Gluhwein Garden, Children’s Corner, St. Nicholas Lantern Parade, Nutcracker Christmas Ball, and much more.

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A Carillon Christmas Dayton
2025-11-25 17:00 - 2025-12-30 21:00 | A Carillon Christmas, 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, OH, 45409, United States
A Carillon Christmas Dayton is a holiday event at Carillon Historical Park from late November to the end of December.

Carillon Historical Park in Dayton transforms into a wintery wonderland each year, full of lights and holiday spirit. Historic buildings and bridges sparkle with thousands of lights, and the Carillon Tree of Light is a sight to behold!

Enjoy holiday shopping, stop for a bite to eat at the local cafes, and relax at a Deeds Carillon Christmas Concert. There will be model train displays, train rides, puppet shows, visits with Santa, and much more!

Festival Hours:

Sunday to Thursday: 5 pm – 9 pm

Friday and Saturday: 5 pm – 10 pm

Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

Check out our article about A Carillon Christmas!

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Light up Middletown
2025-11-27 18:00 - 2025-12-31 22:00 | Light Up Middletown, Smith Park, 500 Tytus Avenue, Middletown, OH, 45042, United States
Light Up Middletown is a drive-through fantasy light display open Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve.

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Light Up Middletown has themed displays such as Santa’s Workshop, the Penguin Village, and more. There is a tunnel with thousands of twinkling LEDs to drive through.

The Balloon Glow is not to be missed. See and hear the flames light up the sky from ground level. Be sure to have your camera ready for some spectacular shots!

This event is open 6 pm to 10 pm every night. Admission is by cash donation – you choose your price!

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Winterfest at Market Square
2025-11-28 12:00 - 2026-01-04 19:00 | Winterfest at Market Square, Market Square, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, United States
The Winterfest at Market Square is held from late November through early January at Boneyfiddle’s Market Square, Portsmouth, Ohio.

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The Winterfest at Market Square transforms Boneyfiddle’s Market Square into a winter wonderland with skating, millions of lights, snow tubing, a vendor village, and much more.

The Gift Shop is not only enticing for some wonderful festive purchases, but at specified times, Santa will be in residence.

At this Winterfest, you can enjoy ice skating and carriage rides. There is a window decoration contest for local businesses too, and you can vote for your favorite.

You can register to take ice skating or ice hockey lessons at certain times on some days of the festival.

There will also be food trucks.

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Dayton Holiday Festival
2025-11-28 15:00 - 2025-12-31 20:00 | Dayton Holiday Festival, Downtown, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Dayton Holiday Festival is from late November to the end of December. More than a month of family fun awaits at this festive event.

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The Dayton Holiday Festival kicks off with the Grande Illumination tree lighting and the Dayton Children’s Parade Spectacular in Lights.

Courthouse Square hosts live entertainment, live reindeer, and Gingerbread Homes for the Holidays contest on the opening night.

There will be a street fair, horse-drawn wagon rides, holiday village, and the Junior League of Dayton’s Holiday Village.

Throughout December there will be events and activities including Virginia Kettering’s Holiday Train Display, Downtown Jingle Lights, Whimsical Windows, Noontime Entertainment, and much more.

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Christmas Lights at Clifton Mill
2025-11-28 17:00 - 2025-12-30 21:00 | Christmas Lights at Clifton Mill, 75 Water Street, Clifton, OH, 45316, United States
Clifton Mill Christmas lights always open the day after Thanksgiving and continue until December 30.

Over 4 million lights illuminate the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees, and bridges. There is even a 100-foot “waterfall” of twinkling lights. The flip of one switch turns all the lights on at once, transforming night into a fantastical winter wonderland which includes a Miniature Village, a Santa Claus Museum, a Toy Collection, and a spectacular synchronized lights and music show that features the old Covered Bridge.

The lights are turned on at 5 pm every night, and turned off at 9 pm, except for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, when they are turned off at 8 pm.

For more information and a review of our visit, check out our article about Clifton Mill Christmas Lights.

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Christmas in Zoar
2025-11-29 11:00 - 2025-12-13 16:00 | Christmas in Zoar, Historic Zoar Village, Zoar, OH, 44697, United States
Christmas in Zoar is a series of guided tours of Historic Zoar Village over three Saturdays in late November and early December.

The Christmas tours at Zoar Village take visitors back in time to explore beautifully decorated historic buildings, each showcasing German Christmas traditions and the origins of Christmas traditions.

Enjoy the festive atmosphere of Zoar’s historically preserved village and hear stories of Christmas past.

The Christmas tours are held on the last Saturday of November and the first two Saturdays of December.

Tours begin every half hour, the first is at 11 am and the last is at 4 pm on each of the three days. There is a small charge for tickets.

If you wish to attend this event, online reservation is required.

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Lorain Winterfest
2025-11-29 16:30 - 21:00 | Lorain Winterfest, 300 Broadway, Lorain, OH, 44052, United States
The Lorain Winterfest is a one-day festival held in late November. Many activities and events happen in the evening, and some continue throughout December.

The parade kicks off Lorain Winterfest, and Santa arrives later that night. There will be lots of live entertainment and the official Christmas tree lighting.

Santa will be at Black River Landing each Saturday and Sunday before Christmas.

The International Trees and Trains exhibit opens on the day of the Winterfest and continues each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout December at the Black River Transportation Center, where Lorain’s Caboose C-3855 is lit with hundreds of lights.

Lorain County Community College at City Center will have activities for children throughout December. The shops and restaurants will also have extended opening hours during December.

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Nature's A-Glow
2025-11-29 17:00 - 2025-12-30 21:00 | Nature’s A-Glow, Beech Creek Botanical Garden, 11929 Beech St NE, Alliance, OH, 44601, United States
Nature’s A-Glow is a walk-through Christmas light display at Beech Creek Botanical Garden in Alliance from late November through late December each year.

Nature’s A-Glow is a winter wonderland of Christmas light displays at Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve.

Many of the light displays are synchronized to music as visitors walk around the garden. This experience takes anywhere from 40 minutes to 3 hours.

Hot chocolate, popcorn, hot dogs, soft pretzels, and nachos are available to purchase, or roast marshmallows by the fire.

Be sure to take the kids to visit Santa’s Workshop with their wish list!

Create a festive wreath at the Williamsburg Wreath Workshop.

Tickets are available online, and hours vary, so check the website for the times you wish to visit. The gardens are closed on December 24 and 25.

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