It's that special time of the year....
Holiday events are starting to pop up around Butler County, meaning the holiday season has returned! Drive through festive holiday lights, start your holiday shopping, or maybe even visit the big guy himself. However you enjoy spending your holiday season, Butler County has events to delight everyone!
Jungle Jim's International Wine Festival
When: November 14, 2026
Where: Oscar Station
Photo Credit : Jungle Jim's International Market
Jungle Jim’s International Wine Festival is back! Try hundreds of wines, discover new favorites from around the world, indulge in light appetizers, or upgrade to Connoisseur for an exclusive experience you won't forget!
Pyramid Hill Lights
When: Beginning November 20, 2026
Where: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park turns into a magical winter wonderland right before your eyes for this annual holiday event. Bring your family to this award-winning 2-mile drive-thru light display, featuring over 1,000,000 sparkling lights that glow amongst the monumental sculptures!
Christmas Glow
When: Beginning November 20, 2026
Where: Land of Illusion Adventure Park
Land of Illusion's enchanting Christmas Glow event shimmers brighter than ever with a promise of delightful moments for the entire family! As you embark on this festive journey, you'll be welcomed by a radiant 2-mile drive, adorned with 3.8 million twinkling lights, a petting zoo, and a delightful Christmas Village. This luminous spectacle makes it one of Ohio's most grand light displays.
Fairfield Parade of Lights
When: November 21, 2026
Where: Village Green Park
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the annual Fairfield Parade of Lights! The parade steps off from Waterworks Park and ends at Village Green Park, followed by a tree lighting, vendors, dance performances, the opening of the Festival of Trees, and more!
Lights Up
When: November 21, 2026
Where: Liberty Center
Photo Credit : Liberty Center
Celebrate the official holiday kick-off event at Liberty Center with family-friendly activities and special guests! Find your favorite spot to enjoy the parade, which will loop through the center and end at The Park. Santa will then need your help counting down to the lighting of the tree, so be sure to bring your holiday cheer!
Oxford Farm & Flea
When: November 21, 2026
Where: Uptown Oxford
Photo Credit : Enjoy Oxford
Come celebrate art, culinary delights, live music, and more at Oxford's annual artisan fair. There will be something for every shopper, making it the perfect opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping. New this year, Farm & Flea will include a free crafting station for kids, as well as a complimentary gift-wrapping station where you can wrap your presents.
Hamilton Welcomes the Holidays Tree Lighting
When: November 21, 2026
Where: Marcum Park
Embrace the start of the holiday season in Hamilton with the annual tree lighting event! Enjoy festive music, live reindeer, enchanting carriage rides, face painting, holiday treats, and so much more. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable evening of fun!
Christmas with the Cows
When: November 21 & 28, 2026
Where: The Mullen Dairy & Creamery
Photo Credit : The Mullen Dairy & Creamery
Spend time with the Mullen Dairy cows! Shop local craft vendors, enjoy Christmas lights displayed around the barn, seasonal flavored milks, and get some Christmas card pictures!
Liberty's Best Christmas Walk
When: Beginning November 27, 2026
Where: Liberty's Best Farm
Photo Credit : Liberty's Best Farm
Bring the whole family to experience this free Christmas walk display, a 1/4 mile path winding through Liberty's Best farm property. At the end of your walk, grab a cup of hot cocoa and meet the friendly farm animals in the barns!
When: Beginning November 27, 2026
Where: Smith Park
Tour the season's fantasyland of holiday lights at Smith Park in Middletown. Your journey begins with a tunnel of lights and takes you through an abundance of themed areas such as Santa's workshop, a penguin village, and more!
Santa Parade & Tree Lighting
When: November 28, 2026
Where: Downtown Middletown
A wonderful way to kick off the holiday season! The parade kicks off at Central Ave. and proceeds west to Governors Square. Following the parade at the square, Santa will light the Middletown Holiday Tree.
Christmas in the Country
When: November 28, 2026
Where: Downtown Shandon
Photo Credit : Christmas in the Country
Shandon, Ohio’s first Welsh settlement, celebrates its annual old-fashioned Christmas in the Country. Enjoy photo opportunities with Santa, crafts and antiques, free horse-drawn carriage rides, and Welsh cakes!
Merry & Bright Vendor Show
When: November 29, 2026
Where: Champion Mill Conference Center
Photo Credit : Champion Mill Conference Center
Spend the afternoon at Champion Mill Conference Center to shop from local vendors and businesses, grab brunch with your friends, and enjoy a day supporting local and completing your holiday shopping!