PLYMOUTH — The Village of Plymouth transforms into a setting straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie for two days every winter.
Between the live reindeer, ice skating and carriage rides, there is something for attendees of all ages to enjoy. The best part? Christmas in the Village is free to attend.
This year marks the 11th edition of the holiday festival, organized by the Plymouth Improvement Committee. It’s set to begin Friday at 4 p.m. and run until 10 p.m. Festivities resume at 10 a.m. Saturday and conclude later that evening at 7 p.m.
All attractions and entertainment, along with parking, are free for attendees to enjoy with family and friends thanks to local sponsors.
Here are some of the offerings folks can expect on Friday:
- Carriage rides
- Live nativity (5 to 8 p.m.)
- Annual Parade of Lights (6:30 p.m.)
- Visits with Santa at old firehouse (7:15 to 8:45 p.m.)
- Christmas fireworks display (9 p.m.)
Here are Saturday specific offerings:
- Plymouth Polar Express train rides
- Activities at the Plymouth Branch Library
- Breakfast with Santa at the Plymouth American Legion Post 447 (8 to 10 a.m.)
- Elf Village at the Plymouth Area Museum (kids shopping experience) (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Giant inflatable snow globe photo opportunity (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Willard Elementary School choir (4 p.m.)
SEE PICTURES FROM LAST YEAR’S FESTIVAL
Things to enjoy on both Friday and Saturday include:
- Small business shopping market
- Food trucks and beverage vendors
- Model train display
- Christmas spirits tent
- A 1,500 square foot ice rink
- Santa and reindeer
- Face painting and balloon art
- Character appearences
- Carousel rides
- Kids activities
- Live music
Looking for more holiday fun? See what is planned around Richland, Ashland and Knox counties by visiting our guide to holiday events in north central Ohio.
