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
2025 Dates to be Announced | 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!
Middletown Ice Rink
2025 Dates to be Announced | 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 | Fairfield, Ohio
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.
Lights Up
November 22, 2025 | Liberty Township, Ohio
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! The tree lighting will take place immediately following the parade.
Festival of Trees
November 22, 2025 – December 12, 2025 | Fairfield, Ohio
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 in the Country
November 29, 2025 | Shandon, Ohio
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!
Holiday Market
December 6, 2025 | West Chester, Ohio
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 | Fairfield, Ohio
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.
Hamilton Christkindlmarkt
December 5-6, 2025 | Hamilton, Ohio
Stop by the Hamilton Christkindlmarkt for great German food, music, entertainment, beer, and more! Find the perfect holiday gift while shopping 60+ local vendors.
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.
Oxford Holiday Festival
2025 Dates to be Announced | Oxford, Ohio
The charming city of Oxford has a full day of holiday fun planned with kid-friendly activities, live music, and evening festivities in the evening.
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! Learn more about all of our holiday light shows, parades and events here.