Holiday Festival
With winter comes the city of Oxford’s beloved Holiday Festival, taking place on Saturday, December 7th, 2024. This day-long event begins at the Oxford Community Arts Center and continues at Uptown Parks (directions). Don’t miss the opportunity to extend your festivities by starting the weekend with the Holiday Walk on Friday, December 6th! During this two-day celebration, you’ll enjoy live performances, activities for children, carriage rides for the entire family, hot chocolate, garden igloos, and much more. And of course, the big man in red will be making appearances at both locations for photo opportunities.
Take a stroll around Uptown Oxford, OH, where the pavilion is beautifully decorated with a wreath and holly, and trees lining both sides of High Street are adorned with lights. The holiday season is almost here, come see why winter is an exciting time in Oxford, Ohio!
(Click for downloadable 2024 Oxford Holiday Festival schedule)
‘Twas the Night Before Business Holiday Walk
Friday, Dec. 6th, 2024 | 5:00-8:00 PM
Whether you’re getting a start, or finishing up your holiday shopping list, support a dream at Oxford’s local businesses. Participate in the Oxford Chamber of Commerce, ‘Twas the Night Before Business Holiday Walk around Uptown Oxford and vote for the Uptown business with the best-decorated window on the holiday walk!
- 5:30-6:30 PM: Holiday story time & music with Chad Wonsik
- 5:30-7:30 PM: Holiday family photos ($30 & Sign up *required)
- 6:30-7:15 PM: Performance by the Miami A Capella Group – “The Cheezies”
*Must pre-register for Oxford Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Family Photos! Payment is accepted upon arrival with cash or Venmo. (Register for Holiday Photos)
Oxford Holiday Festival 2024 – Part 1
Saturday, Dec. 7th, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Holiday Festival begins at the Oxford Community Arts Center (OCAC) with a visit from Santa, music, local crafts, and more!
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Talawanda Band Boosters Artisan Craft Market featuring a variety of locally made crafts and goods perfect for holiday gifts and stocking stuffers.
Noon – 2:00 PM
- Visits with Santa
- Kids crafts & activities
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Dance performances by Flowing Grace School of Dance
Holiday Festival Uptown – Part 2
Saturday, Dec. 7th, 2024 | 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
After your afternoon visit at the OCAC, take a short walk to the Uptown Oxford Memorial Park where the Holiday Festival will be continued festive outdoor festivities. Uptown Main Street will be closed during this event. (downloaded event schedule)
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM Live performance by Oxford Community Band at the Oxford Memorial Park pavilion
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Mechanical… Reindeer! – How long can you stay on until you’re kicked off?
- Mechanical Snowboarding- Whatever the temperature, here’s your chance to test your skills!
- Horse-drawn carriage rides throughout Oxford’s Historical Uptown District
5:30 PM
- Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa will arrive by carriage on High Street by the Oxford Memorial Park pavilion. Watch as Santa joins the Mayor to flip the switch turning on the holiday lights up and down the brick streets! This is a magical moment at Uptown Oxford, only found in your favorite holiday movie scene.
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Live music by Natalie Michael & Soul Kin Band
If you missed Santa earlier at the OCAC, don’t fret! Take the family to see Santa at Enjoy Oxford’s office (14 W. Park Place, Suite C).
Community Chanukah Celebration
In honor of Chanukah, a beautiful menorah will be set up at Martin Luther King Jr. Park uptown for the Holiday Festival. The menorah will be lit to celebrate each day beginning December 26th! Come see it for yourself, and celebrate Holiday fun with friends and family.
