Best Holiday Events in Butler County

Experience the beauty of Butler County this winter, where charming landscapes meet vibrant communities creating the perfect backdrop for your holiday getaway. Butler County offers a blend of countryside, vibrant downtowns, rich history, and family-friendly attractions that promise an unforgettable experience. So, what are you waiting for? Welcome the holiday season and create cherished memories in Butler County, Ohio.

Drive Thru Light Displays

Driving through a holiday lights display is a spectacular experience that brings joy to people of all ages. Take a magical journey to the North Pole at Pyramid Hill Lights in Hamilton. Gaze at the myriad of colors adorning the trees and sculptures that transform Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum into a winter wonderland.

Experience a sense of magic and wonder when you approach the dazzling tunnel of lights at Light Up Middletown. Your adventure begins through a colorful light tunnel and takes you through an abundance of illuminated areas including Santa’s workshop and sleigh, a penguin village, and more!

Take a journey around the world at Christmas Glow in Madison Township. Drive through a beautiful 2-mile-long holiday lights display that features 3.8 million twinkling lights. Spot iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, the Taj Mahal, and the Statue of Liberty from the comfort of your car. When you’re done traveling the world, head to the Christmas Village and warm up by the fire pit with a cup of hot cocoa.

Family Fun

Create lasting family memories in Butler County this holiday season. There are many family-friendly events, activities, and entertainment to excite children of all ages. EnterTRAINment Junction in West Chester transforms into a beautiful winter wonderland for Christmas at the Junction during the holiday season. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, experience the Elf and Reindeer Workshop, and check out the world’s largest indoor train display decked out in holiday cheer!

Hamilton’s Christkindlmarkt is a two-day holiday market featuring authentic German food, festive entertainment, and dancing. Browse over 50 local artisan vendors for unique gifts, holiday décor, handmade items and more. A guaranteed weekend of fun for the entire family!

Another family-friendly event is the Holiday Whopla in downtown Middletown. This fun and immersive holiday festival includes an ice-skating rink, musical performances, artist vendors, igloos, festive themed weekends, and so much more!

Enjoy a parade and tree lighting ceremony at Liberty Center in Liberty Township. Kick off the holidays with live music, face painting, balloon animals, and a holiday parade! The Liberty Center parade will be a joyful celebration featuring local high school bands, iconic holiday characters, and even a visit from Santa Claus to spread holiday cheer and delight!

Holly Jolly Hamilton is a series of events and festivities across the city of Hamilton including Music on Main, an ornament crawl, and Hamilton Welcomes the Holidays. Hamilton Welcomes the Holidays is a jolly event in Downtown Hamilton that features reindeer, carriage rides, train rides, musical performances, and a wonderous tree lighting. You better watch out – there will even be a visit from Santa Claus!

Bring on the holiday cheer at Bridgewater Falls in Fairfield Township. Their annual Holiday Lights event includes train rides, a polar bear slide, an iceless skating rink, craft station, hot chocolate and funnel cakes, carolers, and more!

There’s nothing like singing, humming, or tapping your foot to your favorite holiday songs. White Christmas is a holiday classic, and you can watch a theatrical performance of it at the historic Sorg Opera House in Middletown from December 7-10, 2023. This beloved holiday tale is a wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.

Are you into soulful Motown? Enjoy A Motown & More Christmas performance at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts in Hamilton for an electric night of holiday magic on December 9, 2023. This fun performance will get you grooving into the spirit of the holiday season!

The Nutcracker is a timeless holiday classic. Enjoy Miami Valley Ballet Theatre’s adaption of this full-length ballet complete with action, adventure, celebration, and falling snow! Performances are December 3-5 and December 10-12 at the Fairfield Community Arts Center.

Looking for an enchanting experience for the whole family? Magic Carpet Family

Performances are interactive family-friendly shows geared towards younger audiences. Madcap Puppets will be presenting ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas on December 15 at the Oxford Community Arts Center.

Learn more about everything happening this winter in Butler County at travelbutlercounty. com.