Who's ready to get in the holiday spirit?
Get ready for the holidays with these family-fun events and festivals throughout Butler County, Ohio!
Holly Jolly Hamilton
Throughout November & December | Hamilton, Ohio
Holly Jolly Hamilton is a series of events across the city of Hamilton that help support the local businesses during the holiday season. Enjoy shopping local boutiques for gifts, bites, and festive drinks at local eateries, and all the colorful holiday lights around the city!
Very Merry Middletown
Throughout November & December | Middletown, Ohio
Enjoy an immersive holiday festival including a holiday lights display, ice skating rink, artisan vendors, themed venues, specialty storefronts, and more!
Fairfield Parade of Lights
November 22, 2025 | Village Green Park
Celebrate the holiday season with the annual Fairfield Parade of Lights! You can also enjoy a variety of vendors, performances, the Festival of Trees exhibit opening, and more.
Christmas with the Cows
November 22, 29, and December 6, 2025 | The Mullen Dairy & Creamery
Come spend time with the Mullen Dairy cows! Shop local vendors, get some Christmas card pictures, and of course, enjoy some special bedtime stories in the barn.
Lights Up
November 22, 2025 | Liberty Center
Celebrate the official holiday kick-off event at Liberty Center with family-friendly activities and special guests! The parade will loop through Liberty Center and end at The Park. Santa will then need your help counting down to the lighting of their massive tree in The Park, so be sure to bring your holiday cheer!
Festival of Trees
November 22 – December 12, 2025 | Fairfield Community Arts Center
Stroll through an indoor forest of decorated trees to kick off the holiday season at the Fairfield Community Arts Center. The display is a holiday tradition that enhances the overall community spirit while providing for local families in need of a Christmas tree.
Christmas StoryWalk Hike
November 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026 | Huffman Park
Step into a winter wonderland with the Christmas StoryWalk Hike, a magical blend of outdoor adventure and holiday storytelling! Perfect for families, nature lovers, and bookworms of all ages, this festive experience invites you to stroll through a paved trail while reading pages of a humorous holiday children’s fiction book, one stop at a time.
Holiday Lights + Tree Lighting
November 28, 2025 | Bridgewater Falls Shopping Center
Enjoy the annual holiday festivities with friends and family at Bridgewater Falls Shopping Center! In addition to lighting the beautiful holiday tree, there will be a hot cocoa bar, iceless rink, snow axe throwing, penguin hover ball, Santa Sleigh Photo Op with Reindeer, games, music, and more!
Liberty's Best Christmas Walk
November 28 - December 26, 2025 | 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, meet the friendly farm animals in the barns, such as sheep, goats, donkeys, turkeys, chickens, and more!
Christmas in the Country
November 29, 2025 | Downtown Shandon
Shandon'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!
Cookies with Santa
December 1, 2025 | Butler County Warbirds Museum
Head to the Butler County Warbirds Museum for cookies and hot chocolate with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Watch as Santa's elves drop from the sky in their parachutes to await the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus in their red aircraft sleigh.
The Nutcracker Ballet
December 5-7 & 12-14 | Fairfield Community Arts Center
This timeless holiday classic will dance its way onto the stage with action, adventure, romance and celebration. Miami Valley Ballet Theatre blends a traditional approach with innovative style for a truly memorable evening. Enjoy this magical full-length ballet complete with falling snow, a growing Christmas tree, and a night filled with holiday traditions at the Fairfield Community Arts Center.
Hamilton Christkindlmarkt
December 5-6, 2025 | Butler County Fairgrounds
Stop by the Hamilton Christkindlmarkt for great German food, music, entertainment, beer, and more! Find the perfect holiday gift while shopping from 60+ local vendors.
Friday Flurries
December 5 & 12, 2025 | Liberty Center
Embrace the magic of the season at Friday Flurries! Meet special holiday characters, indulge in your favorite tunes, have your face painted, and enjoy other fun holiday activities.
Oxford Holiday Festival
December 6, 2025 | Oxford, Ohio
The charming city of Oxford has a full day of holiday fun planned with kid-friendly activities, live music, craft vendors, and festivities in the evening.
Christmas on the Plaza
December 6, 2025 | Monroe City Building
Kick off the holiday season with a joyful evening full of family-friendly festivities, including a tree lighting with Santa Claus, free pizza and hot chocolate, balloon artists and face painters, pony rides, and more!
Holiday Market
December 6, 2025 | Muhlhauser Barn
Looking for a unique gift for a special someone this holiday season? This holiday-themed market at the Muhlhauser Barn is the perfect spot to shop for holiday gifts. With a variety of local vendors, it’s the perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind treasures for your loved ones while supporting local small businesses.
Christmas at the Mansion
December 7, 2025 | Elisha Morgan Mansion
Bring the whole family and experience the holidays in true Victorian style at the historic Elisha Morgan Mansion! Enjoy children's crafts, historical displays, refreshments, and authentic Victorian holiday decor.
Storytime with Santa
December 11, 2025 | Liberty Center
Join MidPointe Library in The Living Room for a special holiday reading with Santa! Enjoy a special visit with Santa as he reads his favorite stories, sings some festive tunes, and more!
Holidays in the Highlands Tour
December 13, 2025 | Middletown, Ohio
Step back in time and experience the magic of the holidays in the Highlands Historic District of Middletown, Ohio. Tour some of the district's most beautiful and historic homes, all decorated in their holiday finest. There will also be a variety of other festive activities taking place throughout the day, including a holiday market, a trolley car, Santa sightings, and mulled wine.
Breakfast with Santa
December 13, 2025 | Champion Mill Conference Center
Join Champion Mill Conference Center for Breakfast with Santa at Spooky Nook Champion Mill in Hamilton, Ohio! Families can enjoy a hot breakfast buffet, holiday crafts, and a special story time with Santa. Adults also have the option to purchase drinks from the mimosa and spiked hot cocoa bar.
Pop Rock Christmas
December 13, 2025 | Fitton Center for Creative Arts
The Ultra Sonics bring all the holiday hits you know and love to the 21st Century. Featuring four soaring vocalists and a rocking six-piece band, their infectious arrangements make the music pop. Enjoy a funky, modern take on the songs that make the season merry and bright.
Pioneer Christmas
December 14, 2025 | Cabin in the Clearing at Keehner Park
The Cabin in the Clearing at Keehner Park will be decorated for Pioneer Christmas and a special visit from Santa. Step back more than 150 years to simpler times, cozy up to the fireplace, and enjoy complimentary treats like molasses cookies and apple cider.
Skate with Santa
December 20, 2025 | Goggin Ice Center
Santa Claus is coming to town, and he's going to be skating at the Goggin Ice Center! Lace up your skates and hit the ice with the big man in red!
Holiday Lights
Throughout Butler County, Ohio
This holiday season, as the sky turns dark, switches are flipped, and the magic of millions of lights twinkle to life. Butler County, Ohio, is home to award-winning light displays with BIG surprises!
Santa Sightings
Throughout Butler County, Ohio
Have you made your wish list for Santa? Well then, it's time to visit with the jolly gentleman in the red suit! Santa has been spotted all around Butler County, Ohio, listening to the wishes of little ones. We have the inside scoop on where you can share a magical moment with Santa this holiday season.