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Oxford’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area

April 25, 2025

Oxford’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) goes into effect daily from 11 AM – 11 PM. (The inaugural launch was on June 25th, 2020, coinciding with the first Red Brick Friday.) This has been an exciting development for our town…

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Exploring Oxford, OH? Don’t Miss These Must-See Murals.

April 17, 2025

Where are the murals in Oxford? “Changemakers of Oxford Previously located on High Street, which is now Calendula, this mural has found a new home now on the Oxford Municipal building. “I think it’s important to have landmarks that talk…

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OPRD Egg Scrambles

April 16, 2025

Springtime in Oxford, Ohio means it’s time for the annual egg scramble event hosted by the Oxford Parks and Recreation Department. The event will feature egg scrambles for kids, teens, and adults! “Adult” Egg Hunt When: Thursday, April 17th, 2025…

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Bee-Line to the Hive

April 8, 2025

On Saturday, April 12, 2025, the City of Oxford will host a full day of outdoor fun and celebration inspired by the modern beehive invented by Lorenzo Langstroth, AKA  “The Bee Man of Oxford” (Boen) at Miami University. This day…

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Wildflower Walks

April 3, 2025

Get ready to say goodbye to bare trees & brown leaves. Make the most of the blooming spring season by attending one of Miami’s Wildflower Walks!  Buds are beginning to sprout from the ground and temperatures are warming up. This…

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Hollywood Prom: Out & Shining!

Oxford Pride Prom

March 19, 2025

A Night to Shine, with Hearts in Hollywood Join us on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at the Oxford Community Arts Center (10 S. College Ave., Oxford, OH 45056) and get ready to shine, because we’re rolling out the red carpet…

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Walkin’ in an Oxford Wonderland

February 17, 2025

So many ways to enjoy Oxford, Ohio this winter! As winter arrives, Oxford transforms into a cozy small-town destination. Gather your loved ones to discover the unique, locally owned businesses that make winter time with loved ones extra special. Families…

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Maple Syrup Festival

February 11, 2025

Come join us at one of Oxford’s most beloved winter events. Celebrating its 58th year, the Maple Syrup Festival is hosted on the grounds of Ohio’s beautiful Hueston Woods State Park. Each year the Maple Syrup Festival is held the…

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Black History in Oxford, Ohio

February 7, 2025

Nestled by the border of Indiana, Oxford, Ohio may be a small town, but its history is vast and deeply woven into the fabric of America. When exploring the rich tapestry of Oxford’s history, it’s essential to shine a spotlight…

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Chocolate Meltdown

January 10, 2025

Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 1:00-5:00 pm Calling all chocolate lovers! Don’t miss Oxford, Ohio’s Chocolate Meltdown for a day filled with your favorite cocoa confections, vendors, family fun activities, and everything in between to celebrate this winter season. All…

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