Small Town Summer in Oxford, OH

Oxford, Ohio, our vibrant college town, is the perfect destination for a picturesque summer day! Between all of our events and activities, there's something for everyone to love!

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EVENTS:

Uptown Music Concert Series:

Get your groove on and enjoy a variety of artists at our summer concert series! Every Thursday, June-August, at 7pm. More info here.

Red Brick Fridays:

Come on out as we close off High Street and let our local businesses flood the streets! Live music, yard games, and great food...it doesn't get much better than that! Friday, June 9th, 6-10pm (Alumni Weekend) and Friday, September 1st, 6-10pm. More info here.

Oxford Wine and Craft Beer Festival:

Wine and craft beer connoisseurs, rejoice! Sip on your favorite drinks from Southwest Ohio vendors, while enjoying live music and food trucks throughout evening. Profits support the Chamber's scholarship fund. Saturday, May 20th, 2-10pm. More info here.

Oxford Freedom Festival:

Come celebrate July 4th small town style with a parade through Uptown, a celebration at the community park, all topped off with fireworks to end the evening with a bang (literally). Saturday, July 1st. More info here.

Red Brick Reunion Porsche Car Show:

Picture this: Beautiful cars along our red-brick streets. Nice, right?! Block Saturday, August 5th off your summer schedule to experience it for yourself. More info here.

Doggy Dip:

Our furry friends deserve some fun in the sun, too! Bring your pup for a swim at our Aquatic Center on the last night of pool season. More info on date and time soon!

ACTIVITIES:

Oxford Farmers Market:

Saturday mornings in Oxford are known for the Farmers Market, a local favorite activiity! Get your fix of fresh produce and artisan goods. Join in on the weekly fun Saturdays from 9am-Noon, next to Uptown Pavilion.

Oxford Aquatic Center:

There's no better way to cool off on a hot day than take a dip in a pool! Especially when a waterslide is included, am I right? Summer fun awaits you at our aquatic center, open from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. More info here.

Miami University Recreation Center:

Need a break from the heat? Head over to Miami U's Rec Center where a rock climbing wall and indoor pool await! More info on facility hours here.

Oxford Area Trails:

Get your adventure fix on our Oxford Area Trails. Spanning 20 miles across the town, these trails are a refuge to walkers, runners, bikers, and skaters alike. Pets, too! More info here.

Yoga in the Park:

Get your zen on before hitting up the Farmers Market on Saturday morning! Yoga in the Park takes place under the Uptown pavilion, on summer Saturday mornings at 9am.

Uptown Splash Pad:

Our Uptown splash pad is the perfect activity for young kiddos! Parents, sit back and relax on a picnic table while the kids enjoy their fun and stay preoccupied- at least for a litle bit!

Oxford Community Arts Center 2nd Fridays & Friday Night Lights

Did you know that the OCAC hosts a free celebration and performance every 2nd Friday of the month? Or that they have free movie viewings in their theater on certain Fridays? The more you know! More info here.

DORA & Outdoor Eats:

In the Midwest, we've gotta take advantage of nice weather as much as we can! Thanks to DORA and several local restaraunts that offer outdoor dining, you'll find plenty of oppertunity to enjoy both the outdoors and good drinks/food!

Hmmm, I think this list will keep you busy! What do you think?

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