Holly Jolly Hamilton 2022
Events & Festivals

Holly Jolly Hamilton

Tis the Season! Get in the holiday spirit with Holly Jolly Hamilton.

There's a series of holiday events and festivities all across the city of Hamilton. Through November and December, you can join in on all the fun with Holly Jolly Hamilton. There is a full schedule of winter events to help support local businesses and get you in the holiday spirit. From scavenger hunts and Santa sightings, to holiday lights and gift shopping— there's a lot of holly jolly to go around. Don't miss out! Check out the schedule below.

November:

HOLIDAY HAMILTON SNEAK PREVIEW

November 4, 2022 | 5 - 9pm

A downtown Hamilton holiday shop hop for you to get a 'first look' at holiday inventory. Your chance to grab the best gifts before they are gone!

MUSIC ON MAIN

November 18, 2022 | 5 - 9pm

Enjoy a night filled with festive live music to really get everyone in the holly jolly spirit. Santa will be attending too, so bring the kids for a festive photo opportunity! 

HAMILTON TREE LIGHTING

November 19, 2022 | 5 - 8pm

Hamilton's Annual Tree Lighting Event with Holiday music, live reindeer, carriage & train rides, face painting, balloon artists, cookies, Santa and more!

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

November 26, 2022

The Saturday after celebrating Thanksgiving is your chance to go out and support your favorite local shops and boutiques. Hamilton is full of unique small businesses offering one-of-a-kind gifts. Get your holiday shopping done early, or treat yourself! 

 

December:

HAMILTON CHRISKINDLMARKT

December 2 - 3, 2022

An authentic German Christmas market in the tradition of those held throughout Germany. Head to the Butler County Fairgrounds for a tradition unlike any other -- filled with magnificent crafts, sweet treats, and so much more! 

ORNAMENT CRAWL

December 2 - 17, 2022 

Collect 10-20 ornaments, valued up to $15 each from businesses around Hamilton. Note: this event requires a ticket, purchased through eventbrite.com

SANTA'S HOUSE

December 2 – 24, 2022

Santa is coming to Hamilton! The big man himself will be returning to the Butler County Courthouse located on High Street. This is your chance to see if you made the naughty or nice list. 

GERMAN VILLAGE CHRISTMAS WALK

December 4, 2022 | 12pm - 5pm

German Village will be decked out for the holidays; Choirs, traditional food and drink, face painting, reindeer, locally crafted gifts, and of course... SANTA!

STOCKING UP SIP & SHOP

December 10, 2021 | 5 - 9pm

A downtown Hamilton shop hop on ice! Stock up on those last minute gifts from local retailers, while exploring the DORA. Stop by the DORA booth for information.

ILLUMINATE HAMILTON

December 10, 2022 | 5 - 9pm

A night of dazzling lights! Downtown Hamilton will be glowing with an abundance of luminaries. Participating businesses will be staying open with extended hours and have special light displays at their storefront. Special deals will be available to those who get in the spirit and dress up in glowing outfits. Grab a DORA drink and a glowstick, and get ready for a bright night. 

JOY TO THE WALD

December 17, 2022 | 11am - 3pm

Bring the kids for this family-fun event. Come meet Santa Claus , and he will greet you with a FREE gift, hot chocolate, and cookies for every child.

THAT'S A WRAP

December 17, 2022 | 12pm - 5pm

Time to get the last few items on your list checked off? Grab your gifts in downtown Hamilton and get free gift wrapping all day!

 

All Season Long:

JOURNEY BOREALIS

November 18, 2022 – January 1, 2023

Experience this one of a kind holiday light show at the famous Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park. This drive thru adventure features 2.5 miles  of of holiday lights, light-based art installations, new media artwork, and music! If you're a Hamilton resident, you get FREE entry with proof of residency every Tuesday night. 

REINDEER GAMES

Hamilton needs your help! When Santa and his reindeer stopped in Hamilton to explore, silly Santa lost some of his reindeer...can you help him find all 9 of his missing reindeer? There are clues all around Hamilton to help you save Christmas. At each location, scan the QR code with the photo. Once you find all 9 reindeer and collect 9 letters of the code word, send it to explorehamiltonoh@gmail.com for your chance to win one of the holly jolly prizes.

 

Learn more about Holly Jolly Hamilton here!

 


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