11/06/2026

2026 Oxford Holiday Guide

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A young girl stands in front of a Christmas tree with a doll in her hand, posing for a picture with Santa.

Looking for ways to celebrate the holidays in Oxford, OH? Whether you’re planning a family outing or spending time with friends, we’ve gathered the details to help you make the most of the holiday season. You’ll find fresh Christmas trees for sale, decorated storefronts throughout the city, and two holiday festivals with opportunities to shop, enjoy live performances, and visit Santa!

A row of Christmas trees lines either side of Memorial Park in Uptown Oxford. The trees and park are covered in snow.

Oxford Lions Club Christmas Tree Sale

Bring home a fresh Christmas tree and support local causes at the Oxford Lions Club’s annual Christmas Tree Sale! The sale begins Saturday afternoon, November 21, at Memorial Park (corner of Main and High Streets).

Approximately 200 trees will arrive between 11 a.m. and noon that day, with sales starting after community volunteers finish unloading. Prices range from $50 to $110, depending on size, and you can pay with cash, a personal check, or Venmo. The sale continues daily until the trees sell out, typically by the second week of December.

The lot is staffed during the following hours:

Weekdays: 4–8 p.m.
Weekends: noon–6 p.m.

You can also purchase a tree when the lot is unstaffed using the self-service honor system. Choose your tree, then pay through Venmo or place your cash or check in the secure drop box on the side of the Lions Club shed, which is located on the pavilion stage.

All profits support regional sight-saving programs, youth sports leagues, school field trips, and other local community causes.

The storefront windows of You're Fired, a paint-your-own-pottery studio, are painted with holiday-themed designs.

Oxford Chamber of Commerce Holiday Storefront Decorating Contest

Local businesses are decking out their storefronts for the Oxford Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Storefront Decorating Contest, and you can help choose the winners! Explore the storefront displays in Oxford and nearby College Corner, and vote for your favorite from Saturday, November 28, through Sunday, December 6. You can vote once per email address. The chamber will provide a voting link and participating business list by Friday, November 27.

Your vote also enters you into a drawing for a gift card to your choice of participating chamber member retail stores or restaurants. First-, second-, and third-place prizes are $100, $50, and $25, respectively. Gift card winners will be drawn Monday, December 7, when the chamber will also announce the first-, second-, and third-place business winners.

To find your favorite storefront, visit the following participating locations. Additional businesses may join as the event approaches. All locations are in Oxford unless otherwise noted.

  • The Apple Tree: 28 East High Street.
  • Bodega: 11 West High Street.
  • Crafted Corner Marketplace: 4 County Line Road, College Corner. Take part in a gift card scavenger hunt throughout the store on Shop Small Saturday, November 28.
  • Enjoy Oxford: 14 West Park Place, Suite C. Stop by to see our decorations! Our display is for viewing only, and votes for Enjoy Oxford will not be counted.
  • First Financial Bank: 411 South Locust Street.
  • LaRosa’s: 21 Lynn Avenue, Suite 101.
  • Shandon Steel: 21 Lynn Avenue, Suite 102.
  • Snazzy Boutique & Gifts: 211 South Elm Street. Receive one free ornament per person during the contest, November 28–December 6.
  • Sorriso Osteria & Bar: 26 West High Street.
  • You’re Fired: 6 North Beech Street. Enjoy half-price studio fees on Shop Small Saturday, November 28.

Santa Clause greets two children who have come to pay him a visit.

OCAC Holiday Fest

Celebrate the season with a day of holiday shopping, seasonal treats, and visits with Santa at the Oxford Community Arts Center Holiday Fest! This family-friendly event takes place on Saturday, December 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 10 South College Avenue. Admission is free.

Plan your visit around the day’s activities:

  • 9 a.m.–4 p.m.: Talawanda Band Boosters Artisan Craft Market
  • Noon–2 p.m.: Pictures with Santa
  • Noon–3 p.m.: North Pole Workshop for Kids
  • 1 p.m.: Holiday Performance by Flowing Grace School of Dance

A young boy sits on Santa's lap, with a Christmas tree in the background.

Oxford Holiday Festival

Enjoy an evening of live music, food trucks, inflatables, and visits with Santa at the Oxford Holiday Festival! Oxford Parks and Recreation will host the event on Saturday, December 12, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Oxford Community Park.

You can catch live music at two locations in the park:

  • 4:30–7 p.m.: Natalie Michael and Soul Kin, outside the entrance to the Oxford Aquatic Center
  • 4:45–5:30 p.m.: Oxford Community Band, at the gazebo

Rodeo Carriage Rides will also be on hand to take you from the gazebo to the aquatic center and back.

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