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What are your New Years Eve plans? 🎉 Here's what we're doing! Check out these Ohio NYE festivals & events! https://ohio....
12/29/2024

What are your New Years Eve plans? 🎉 Here's what we're doing! Check out these Ohio NYE festivals & events! https://ohio.org/ring-in-the-new-year

📍: Glass Town Countdown in Lancaster Visit Fairfield County Ohio

Celebrate the new year with these Ohio events.

Still feeling festive? 😄✨ Keep the holiday spirit alive with a trip on the Ohio Holiday Lights Trail! Upper's Winter Fan...
12/26/2024

Still feeling festive? 😄✨ Keep the holiday spirit alive with a trip on the Ohio Holiday Lights Trail! Upper's Winter Fantasy of Lights in Upper Sandusky (shown here) is a sight to behold.💫 Hurry, you have until December 30th to witness 33 acres twinkling with millions of lights. 🎉💡🔆 Let's celebrate together! ❤️

Remember to check each location on the Ohio Holiday Lights Trail for hours and directions. Visit Ohio.org/HolidayLights for all 73 stops!

Wyandot County Visitors Bureau

Gallipolis In Lights is a fan-favorite on the Ohio Holiday Lights Trail! ❤️ Especially in our Facebook comments! https:/...
12/23/2024

Gallipolis In Lights is a fan-favorite on the Ohio Holiday Lights Trail! ❤️ Especially in our Facebook comments! https://ohio.org/holidaylights

Visit now through January 1st and see why Today Show named the area one of America's Merriest Main Streets! 🌟❄️

✔️Check off other stops on the Ohio Holiday Lights Trail! Use hashtags and so we can follow along!

📸Photo Credit: Kaitlynn Halley | Gallia County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Make your list (of holiday events to go to) and check it twice!🎁✅ Here's just a few of the events coming up:🎪 Winter Bli...
12/23/2024

Make your list (of holiday events to go to) and check it twice!🎁✅ Here's just a few of the events coming up:
🎪 Winter Blitz! at Hall of Fame Village Canton - December 26-29
🏠 Johnston House Christmas Tours in Piqua - December 28-29
🐟 New Year's Eve Walleye Drop in Port Clinton - December 31
🕛 Noon Year's Eve Bash in St. Clairsville - December 31
💡 Christmas In The Park in West Jefferson - through January 1
Put a bow on your holiday season with more events around the state with the Ohio Holiday Events Guide: https://ohio.org/holidayevents

Visit Canton | Johnston Farm & Indian Agency | Ohio History Connection | Miami County Visitors and Convention Bureau | Wylie Walleye | Shores & Islands Ohio | St. Clairsville Sunrise Rotary | Belmont County Tourism | West Jefferson Ox Roast | Madison County Chamber of Commerce

Unwrap the magic of upcoming festivals and events this holiday season in Ohio, The Heart of it All!

Erb has accumulated one of the world's largest assortments of Coleman products. Visit Erb's Coleman Museum, just south o...
12/21/2024

Erb has accumulated one of the world's largest assortments of Coleman products. Visit Erb's Coleman Museum, just south of Sugarcreek, which showcases about 10,000 items! https://ohio.org/lanternmuseum

Ohio Amish Country

How a Sugarcreek museum keeps the Coleman lantern's legacy burning bright.

12/19/2024

Governor Mike DeWine and the team at Ohio, The Heart of it All are wishing you a happy holiday season.✨ We hope you'll explore, make memories and magic along the Ohio Holiday Lights Trail! https://ohio.org/holidaylights

One of Today Show's "Merriest Main Streets," this charming town turns into Steubenville Nutcracker Village during the ho...
12/18/2024

One of Today Show's "Merriest Main Streets," this charming town turns into Steubenville Nutcracker Village during the holidays. Plan a visit to see the world's largest collection of life-size nutcrackers! https://ohio.org/holiday-charming-towns

Visit Steubenville & Jefferson County

12/18/2024

Welcome home to Ohio, The Heart of it All! ❤️ Holidays are the perfect time to reconnect and put down new roots. 🎄

Make your own Cardinal Christmas ornament: https://bit.ly/3VJAq5d

events are dazzling! ✨ Here’s just a few of this week’s happenings featured in the Ohio Holiday Events Guide: https://...
12/16/2024

events are dazzling! ✨ Here’s just a few of this week’s happenings featured in the Ohio Holiday Events Guide: https://ohio.org/HolidayEvents
🎷 Jazzy Christmas with Bernie Nau Jazz Trio at COURT GRILL in Pomeroy - December 20
🩰 Ohio Performing Arts Institute's Presentation of the Nutcracker in Springfield - December 20-21
❄️ Winter Solstice Celebration! at The West Woods in Novelty - December 21
🎺 Burning River Brass Christmas Spectacular in Port Clinton - December 22
⛸️ Merry on Main in Marysville - December 12-January 5

Meigs County Chamber & Tourism | Visit Greater Springfield | Geauga Park District | Musical Arts Series/Port Clinton | Shores & Islands Ohio | Visit Union County Ohio

Unwrap the magic of upcoming festivals and events this holiday season in Ohio, The Heart of it All!

Did you see WalletHub named Cincinnati one of the Best Winter Holiday Destinations of 2024? Enjoy Great Parks Holidays o...
12/14/2024

Did you see WalletHub named Cincinnati one of the Best Winter Holiday Destinations of 2024? Enjoy Great Parks Holidays on the Farm in Cincinnati (pictured here) and other holiday happenings in southwest Ohio! https://ohio.org/holidaylights

Visit Cincy

"Holiday visits to these charming towns are a wonderful way to shop unique stores, support small businesses, and uncover...
12/13/2024

"Holiday visits to these charming towns are a wonderful way to shop unique stores, support small businesses, and uncover one-of-a-kind gifts—all while embracing the festive spirit!" https://ohio.org/holiday-charming-towns

Trade the hustle and bustle of city life for the magic and charm of one of Ohio’s charming towns, straight out of a holiday movie!
Read More: https://bit.ly/4iwX5eJ

We're ringing in the holidays! 🔔✨ A Carillon Christmas in Dayton features Ohio's largest musical Christmas tree. https:/...
12/12/2024

We're ringing in the holidays! 🔔✨ A Carillon Christmas in Dayton features Ohio's largest musical Christmas tree. https://ohio.org/holidaylights

Deeds Carillon, the lofty limestone bell tower that is both the park's namesake and a beloved Dayton landmark, is transformed into a 200-foot-tall Tree of Light. Find this and 70+ other amazing displays on the Ohio Holiday Lights Trail!

Carillon Historical Park | Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau

Visit Lancaster and see the Advent Window Walk, the only residential, life-size advent calendar in the United States! ht...
12/12/2024

Visit Lancaster and see the Advent Window Walk, the only residential, life-size advent calendar in the United States! https://ohio.org/holiday-charming-towns

Visit Fairfield County Ohio

We're dancing through with these events featured in the Ohio Holiday Events Guide: https://Ohio.org/HolidayEvents 🩰 Th...
12/09/2024

We're dancing through with these events featured in the Ohio Holiday Events Guide: https://Ohio.org/HolidayEvents
🩰 The Nutcracker presented by BalletMet in Columbus - December 12-28
🎭 Miracle on Easy Street in Youngstown - December 13-15
📖 A Christmas Carol at Van Wert LIVE - December 14
🫖 Victorian Tea in Cambridge - December 14
🧑‍🎄 SANTA CON Springfield Ohio - December 14

Experience Columbus | Easy Street Productions | Youngstown Live | Visit Van Wert | Cambridge/Guernsey County VCB | Visit Greater Springfield | Mother Stewart's Brewing

Unwrap the magic of upcoming festivals and events this holiday season in Ohio, The Heart of it All!

What began as a modest Christmas tree farm in 1952 is now one of the largest and most beloved destinations. 🌲 Pick your ...
12/08/2024

What began as a modest Christmas tree farm in 1952 is now one of the largest and most beloved destinations. 🌲 Pick your favorite tree (you can cut it down yourself, too) at The Farms at Pine Tree Barn in Wooster. Read about the magic behind the branches and owner Rita Dush on today's blog: https://ohio.org/pinetreebarn

Visit Wayne County, Ohio

Rita Dush cultivates family traditions and holiday magic at Wooster's cherished Farms at Pine Tree Barn.

Have you been to Christmas at Dogwood Pass? 🤠🎄 This Wild West town is transformed into a wonderland of twinkling holiday...
12/07/2024

Have you been to Christmas at Dogwood Pass? 🤠🎄 This Wild West town is transformed into a wonderland of twinkling holiday lights!✨ While you're there, say hello to Santa, the Grinch, and cowboys! Visit Thursday-Sunday through December 22nd.

Find this display at #14 on the Ohio Holiday Lights Trail! https://ohio.org/holidaylights

📍: Christmas at Dogwood Pass is located at 726 Adams Rd in Beaver, Ohio

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A Message from Governor Mike DeWine on The Ohio Holiday Lights Trail
A Message from Governor Mike DeWine on The Ohio Holiday Lights Trail

Governor Mike DeWine and the team at Ohio, The Heart of it All are wishing you a happy holiday season.✨ We hope you'll explore, make memories and magic along the Ohio Holiday Lights Trail! https://ohio.org/holidaylights #HolidaysinOhio #OhioTheHeartofitAll

Cardinal Christmas
Cardinal Christmas

Welcome home to Ohio, The Heart of it All! ❤️ Holidays are the perfect time to reconnect and put down new roots. 🎄 Make your own Cardinal Christmas ornament: https://bit.ly/3VJAq5d #HolidaysinOhio #OhioTheHeartofitAll

Ohio Holiday Lights Trail
Ohio Holiday Lights Trail

Enjoy the glow of holiday cheer with the Ohio Holiday Lights Trail! ✨ 70+ stops take you around Ohio to the best light displays in the state. Plan your adventure at https://ohio.org/holidaylights. While you're celebrating the season, make sure to use the hashtags #HolidaysinOhio and #OhioTheHeartofitAll so we can keep up with all the fun! ❤️

How are you celebrating #FallinOhio? Here’s a few of this week’s happenings: 🐦‍⬛ CrowFest at Mansfield Art Center October 26-November 9 @mansfieldartcenter @destinationmansfield 🎨 Black Swamp Art Guild Art Show in Bryan October 29-November 18 @visitbryanohio @mywcpl 🪩 HighBall Halloween in Columbus October 26 @highballcbus @shortnorthartsdistrict @experiencecolumbus 🌳 Lake Hope State Park R.O.A.R. Day in McArthur October 28 @ohiodnr @ohstateparks @vintoncounty 👻 Haunted Wagon Rides & Scary Stories at Young's Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs through October 26 @youngsdairy @greenecountyohio Find more on the Ohio Fall Events Guide #LinkinBio

We're in the heart of #FallinOhio! Here are just a few of this week’s happenings: 🎃 Circleville Pumpkin Show October 16-19 @thecirclevillepumpkinshow @visitpickawaycounty ⛺ Spooktacular at @fultoncountyfair in Wauseon October 17-20 @fultoncountyohvisit 🍂 Fall Festival of Leaves in Bainbridge October 17-20 @fallfestivalofleaves @rosschillicothecvb 💡 Blink in Cincinnati October 17-20 @blinkcincinnati @visit_cincy 👻 Ghost Tours at @reevesmuseum in Dover October 18-19 @tuscarawascvb Discover 400+ events on the Ohio Fall Events Guide: Ohio.org/FallEvents

Get the camera out for Kodak moments at #FallinOhio events happening this week: 👻 Boo at the Zoo at @akronzoo October 12-17 @akronsummitcvb ⚓ Lakeside-Marblehead Lighthouse Festival October 12 @marbleheadpeninsulachamber @lakesideohio @shoresandislands 🎃 Pumpkins Aglow at @fpconservatory in Columbus October 9-27 @experiencecolumbus 🧑‍🌾 Bob Evans Farm Festival in Rio Grande October 11-13 @bobevansfarms @bobevans @visitgallia 👣 Spirit Of The Forest Bigfoot Festival in Greenville October 11-12 @mainstreetgreenville @darkecountyohio Remember to tag us in your pics when you visit the 400+ fantastic events on the Ohio Fall Events Guide at Ohio.org/FallEvents!

All the best events of the season are on the Ohio Fall Events Guide! 🍂 Here's a few happening this week: 🪓Paul Bunyan Show in Old Washington October 4-6 @cambridgeohio 🍻Minster Oktoberfest October 4-6 @minsteroktoberfest @grandlakeregion 🍎Apple Butter Festival in Oxford October 5-6 @travelbutlercounty 🍁Fall Forest Fest at @holden_arb in Kirtland October 5-6 & 12-13 @tourlakecountyoh 🐄Fairfield County Fair in Lancaster October 6-12 @visitfairfieldcounty

Have you noticed the leaves are changing? Does it make you feel festive for #FallinOhio? Here are a few events happening this week: 🧀Ohio Swiss Festival in Sugarcreek September 26-28 @tuscarawascvb @ohioswissfestival 🍎Apple Bash in Bucyrus September 28 @thepickwickplace 🥁Frontier Spirit 1799 in Lancaster September 28-29 @visitfairfieldcounty @frontierspirit1799 🎃60th Barnesville Pumpkin Festival September 26-29 @belmontcountytourism @barnesvillepumpkinfestival @barnesvillepumpkinpageant 🌼Tipp City Mum Festival September 27-29 @visitmiamico @tippcitymumfest

Need weekend plans? Check out 400+ festivals and events on the Ohio Fall Events Guide! #LinkinBio 🍻Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Cincinnati - September 19-22 @oktoberfestcincinnati @visit_cincy 🎃Jack Pine Glass Pumpkin Festival Laurelville - September 20-22 @jackpinestudio @myhockinghills 🚜Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival Paulding - September 20-22 @pauldingareachamber 🍎Lisbon Johnny Appleseed Festival Lisbon - September 21-23 @lisbonareachamber 🍷Cardington Wine and Arts Festival Cardington - September 21 @morrowcountychamber @cardingtonohio

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