Outdoors

People cooling off at the Oxford Aquatic Center

Summer Guide to Oxford: Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Planning

July 3, 2025

When summer rolls in Oxford, OH, the town transforms into a calm period of music, sunshine, local flavor, and unforgettable experiences. If you’re in town for a day, a weekend, or all summer long, there’s always something happening. Here’s your…

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People sitting on the Oxford Memorial Park lawn in front of the pavilion at twilight

Red Brick Fridays

June 12, 2025

JULY 18th | AUGUST 1st | AUGUST 29th, 2025 Get ready for the 6th season of Red Brick Fridays, an outdoor experience on the infamous red brick streets of Uptown, Oxford, OH, and all that it offers! When and Where? Red…

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Independence Day Celebrations

June 9, 2025

Fireworks, games, and parades, oh my! Independence Day in Oxford, Ohio means the community gathering together for family-friendly celebrations. July 4th may be just one day, but this year, the celebrations will take place over two weekends and multiple days.…

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Children enjoying a scavenger hunt in Oxford.

Oxford Fun Hunt

June 9, 2025

Think you know Oxford, Ohio? Challenge yourself at the 52nd annual Oxford Fun Hunt! Established in 1973, the Oxford Fun Hunt is a puzzle race/scavenger hunt around town. Your team will solve clues to determine the next puzzle destination to…

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Ultimate Staycation Guide to Oxford, Ohio

May 19, 2025

Travel is to our well-being, and more people are finding alternative ways to spend their time close to home. If staycation is your vibe this year, Oxford, Ohio has you covered. The benefits of staycations include boosting local economies, opportunities…

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Scenic fall image of bridges on Oxford Area Trails with text Picture Perfect Oxford, a photoshoot guide

Picture Perfect Oxford

May 8, 2025

A Photoshoot Guide in Oxford, OH Find the best location There are so many great spots to have your photoshoot in Oxford! Pick a location for the right occasion, theme, or mood that suits your photography goals. Below is a…

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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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Three vibrant murals on urban walls.

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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O.A.T.S. n' Honey 5k/10/k Race and Oxford Bee Festival logos

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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