Child talking with Santa Claus at Yuletide Village in Waynesville (photo by Checkmate Photos)

25 Ways to Celebrate the Holiday Season in Ohio

From illuminated evenings to imaginative attractions, our state is full of ways to make the most of the season together.

Things to Do in Ohio This Week

Enjoy Christmas celebrations by candlelight in Coshocton, watch a holiday parade with the family in Lebanon and shop for local crafts in Columbus.

3 Holiday Pie Recipes from Award-Winning Ohio Bakers

We asked three Ohioans who have won big with their baking skills to share inventive recipes that’ll wow your family and friends this season.

1890s Riding Ensemble and 1950s Après Ski Ensemble with Pucci Sky Pants and Baruffaldi Snow Glasses (riding ensemble photo by Brian Sanderson, ski ensemble photo by Brian Davis, © FIDM Museum courtesy American Federation of Arts)

See ‘Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 1960’ in Cincinnati

This Taft Museum of Art exhibition examines how women’s active attire evolved over the decades.

Made in Ohio Gifts: Paper Creations

Accent your life with cool handprinted posters by Just A Jar Design Press, irreverent holiday cards, fun journals and more.

Featured Events

Dec 2

A Storybook Christmas 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Zanesville, OH

Dec 1—Dec 3

Holiday Pops

Columbus, OH

Dec 1

Marietta’s First Friday: Moonlight Madness

Marietta, OH

Dec 2

Old-Fashioned Christmas

Kidron, OH

Dec 2—Dec 9

Roscoe Village Christmas Candlelighting

Coschocton, OH

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Cities of Celina, Cuyahoga Falls, Grove City, Lancaster and Sharonville (graphic by Rachael Jirousek, photos by Matthew Allen, Megan Leigh Barnard and Rachael Jirousek)

Ohio’s Best Hometowns 2023

This year, we honor Celina, Cuyahoga Falls, Grove City, Lancaster and Sharonville. These five communities embody the characteristics that make us proud to call Ohio home. READ MORE >

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Featured Recipes

Bourbon-Braised Turkey Legs

Ashely Loader gives turkey a toasty twist. She dresses turkey legs with a healthy dose of Old Forester bourbon and leaves them to ... READ MORE >>

Double-Topped Cranberry Apple Pie

Home baker Karri Perry has won ribbons at fairs throughout the state, including Best of Show at the 2019 Ohio State Fair for her b... READ MORE >>

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