# Event Details - **Event Name**: Christmas in the Village - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Canal Winchester’s annual storybook Christmas celebration will be held in the city’s historic downtown on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. The free festival features activities inside businesses and on the sidewalks and streets of downtown Canal Winchester. Christmas in the Village is a partnership between the City of Canal Winchester and Destination: Canal Winchester. 2025 Highlights Both Nights: • Tree Lighting - Begins at 6:00 PM at Stradley Place Greenspace, Courtesy of Santa Claus • Visit with Santa - Begins at 6:15 PM at the Interurban Depot • Holiday Music - Along S. High Street, Courtesy of Veranda Audiovisual Services • Iceless Skating Rink - Courtesy of Wright-Patt Credit Union, with help from New Life Church volunteers, City Hall parking lot • Meet Rudolph's Reindeer Friends - Stradley Greenspace • WinterToss: Extreme Cornhole Game - Courtesy of Bloom Baptist Church, Stradley Greenspace • Carriage Rides - S. High Street • Holiday Shuttle - Stops at Faith United Methodist Church (North Side of Columbus Street), Community Center, and Historical Complex; Courtesy of Canal Winchester Human Services • Popcorn Station - Hosted by Miss CW Pageant Queens, Stradley Gazebo • Ice Sculptures & Live Demonstrations - Stradley Place • Christmas Train Rides - South High Street • Gingerbread House Contest - Hosted by Kelly Abbott & The "A" Team - Howard Hanna Realtors (11 S. High) • Free Christmas Crafts & Hot Chocolate- Hosted by Grace Fellowship Church, Town Hall (10 N. High) • Food Trucks - Located near Stradley Greenspace --Friday: Schmidt's Sausage Truck, Grilled Cheese Gangsters, and Lil' Sweets Mini Donuts --Saturday: Fine Smoke BBQ and Lil' Sweets Mini Donuts • Craft Bazaar & Train Display - Community Center, Courtesy of Destination: Canal Winchester Friday Only: • Santa Arrives by Firetruck - Santa arriving downtown at 6:00 PM. • Caroling by Canal Winchester High School Chorale - Stradley Greenspace • Caroling by the CW Performing Arts Collective Winchester Voices - Shades Parking Lot Saturday Only: • Brockstrong Holiday Lights Parade with Santa - Begins at 5:30 PM with Santa arriving downtown at 6:00 PM. • Games and Prizes - Courtesy of TurnPoint Church, Hiii Event Space (7 S. High) Visit our Historic Downtown Business District during Christmas in the Village! • Free cookies, hot beverages, and activities for kids - CW Methodist Church (15 W. Columbus) • Paint an Ornament - $3 each or 2 for $5, Hosted by Square Canvas (10 E. Waterloo) • Pet Pictures with Santa - Hosted by Friends for Life Animal Haven, Vasko Office (19 N. High) *Suggested $10 donation • "Storybook Christmas" Special Themed Activities - Hosted by the Canal Winchester Area Historical Society (10 W. Oak) • Food, Friends, & Fa-La-La Fun!- Hosted by our many quaint local shops & restaurants along High Street and Waterloo Street! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canal-winchester/christmas-in-the-village/200029140639404 - **Event Categories**: christmas, christmas-parades, holiday, kids, christmas-lights, christmas-carols, pictures-with-santa, contests, performances, festivals, food-drinks, entertainment, nonprofit, parades - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1901 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Canal Winchester - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: 45 E. Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester, OH, United States, Ohio 43110 - **lat**: 39.84172 - **long**: -82.80354 - **full address**: 45 E. Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester, OH, United States, Ohio 43110 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Christmas in the Village - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/13ff7c3f704e21fe7db020c454451c8c01e48ed788eac024a859699f9f78b16e-rimg-w1200-h675-dcfffff7-gmir?v=1764783042 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Christmas in the Village being held? - **A:** Christmas in the Village takes place on Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 pm at 45 E. Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester, OH, United States, Ohio 43110. - **Q**: Who is organizing Christmas in the Village? - **A:** Christmas in the Village is organized by Canal Winchester City Government. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Christmas in the Village is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Canal Winchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,900+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Christmas in the Village", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/13ff7c3f704e21fe7db020c454451c8c01e48ed788eac024a859699f9f78b16e-rimg-w1200-h675-dcfffff7-gmir?v=1764783042", "startDate": "2025-12-05", "endDate": "2025-12-06", "url": "https://allevents.in/canal-winchester/christmas-in-the-village/200029140639404", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "45 E. 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