Holiday Festival
With winter comes the city of Oxford’s beloved Holiday Festival, taking place on Saturday, December 6th, 2025. This day-long event begins at the Oxford Community Arts Center and then moves outdoors at Uptown Parks (directions). Don’t miss the opportunity to extend your holiday cheer by starting the weekend with the Holiday Walk on Friday, December 5th! During this two-day celebration, enjoy live performances, activities for kids and adults, free carriage rides, and cozy garden igloos, and so much more to make your holiday magical. And don’t forget—Santa will be stopping by both locations for memorable photo opportunities!
Take a stroll through Uptown Oxford, OH, where the pavilion is adorned with festive lights and seasonal decorations, and trees line both sides of the path to welcome Santa as he arrives to Light Up the Town.
Letters to Santa!
Would you like to have Santa Claus send a personalized letter to your child? Let Oxford Parks and Recreation handle the long distance North Pole communications. We will make sure Santa receives all requests and mails a personalized note back to your little one(s).
Free Registeration: November 1st – December 7th
‘Twas the Night Before Business Holiday Walk
Friday, Dec. 5th, 2025 | All Day
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! Voting begins on Nov. 29th – Dec. 6th, prizes will be awarded to businesses and community winners on December 8th, 2025.
Holiday Walk voters will be entered to win a gift card of your choice to any chamber member retail store or restaurant that participated: 1st place $100, 2nd place $50, and 3rd place $25.
Check back for a list of participating businesses!
Oxford Holiday Festival 2025 – Part 1
Saturday, Dec. 6th, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Oxford Holiday Festival begins at the Oxford Community Arts Center (OCAC) with a visit from Santa, performances, kids 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
- Kid’s crafts & activities
(1:00 PM – 3:00 PM) Dance performances by Flowing Grace School of Dance
Holiday Festival Uptown – Part 2
Saturday, Dec. 6th, 2025 | 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 continue with festive outdoor fun. Main Street will be closed during this event.
(4:30 PM – 5:15 PM) Live performance by the Miami University Dance Corps
(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
(4:50 pm – 5:30 pm) Live music performance by the Oxford Community Band.
(5:30 PM) Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa will arrive by carriage on High Street at the Oxford Memorial Park pavilion. Watch as Santa joins the Mayor of Oxford to light up the town on the historic brick streets! Enjoy this magical moment Uptown, only found in your favorite holiday movie scene. If you missed Santa at the first part of Holiday Fest, don’t fret! Take the family for photos with Santa at Enjoy Oxford’s office (14 W. Park Place, Suite C).
(6:00 PM – 8:30 PM) Live music by Natalie Michael & Soul Kin Band.
Community Chanukah Celebration
In honor of Chanukah, a beautiful menorah will be set up at Martin Luther King Jr. Park uptown at the beginning of December. The menorah will be lit to celebrate each day beginning December 15th! Come see it for yourself, and celebrate Holiday fun with friends and family.
