By 1808Delaware
If you’ve never been to Plymouth’s Christmas in the Village, this is the year to fix that. Downtown transforms into a bright, close-knit holiday scene where the lights, music, food, and crowds bring out the best parts of the season. It’s lively without being overwhelming, and it’s one of those events where you can stay all day without spending much, thanks to the generosity of local sponsors.
The celebration returns for its eleventh year with two full days of family fun.
Festive Friday
Friday, December 5 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The streets fill up early as shoppers browse more than 60 small businesses and food vendors. The Christmas Spirits Tent keeps things warm, and the model train display tends to pull in kids and adults equally. The 1,500-square-foot ice rink, carousel, and fun slide bring a steady stream of families.
Live nativity hours run from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The Parade of Lights steps off at 6:30 PM, usually drawing one of the weekend’s biggest crowds. Santa arrives at the old firehouse from 7:15 PM to 8:45 PM before everyone looks skyward for the 9:00 PM fireworks.
Winter Wonderland Saturday
Saturday, December 6 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
The second day leans even more into family activities. Shoppers will again have more than 60 small businesses to explore, and the ice rink and rides stay open. Breakfast with Santa at the Legion runs from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, followed by DJ Hook on stage through noon.
The schedule stays full with live music in the tent all day, animal programs, character meet-and-greets, an Elf Village kids-shopping setup at the museum, and carnival games. Santa’s reindeer arrive from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and Santa himself appears twice on Saturday, first from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and again from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Magical train rides run from noon to 4:00 PM, and the Willard Elementary School Choir performs at 4:00 PM.
Free From Start to Finish
One of the reasons this event works as well as it does is that everything is free. Local and area businesses cover the costs so families can simply show up and enjoy the weekend. A long roster of sponsors makes that possible, including Shakley Mechanical, Village Roots, Adams Quality Heating and Cooling, Ohio Eye Associates, the Plymouth Area Historical Society, Community Markets, American Legion Post 447, The Chevy Network with Sharpnack Chevy, Civista Bank, Domino’s Pizza, Wingert Sharon Van Allen Agency, FC Bank, LifePoint Community Church, ARK Realty, Lakeside Book Co., Benham and Ream, Green Circle Growers, Country Hearth Inn, and DB Auto.
Christmas in the Village is presented by the Plymouth Improvement Committee and supported by dozens of partners who want the community to have a true holiday weekend together.
Rain, snow, or shine, the invitation stands.
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