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Christmas markets in Ohio, 2026
5 Ohio Christmas markets have official 2026 dates. The first opens Nov 6 (Christkindlmarkt (Germania Society of Cincinnati), Cincinnati) and the last closes Dec 24 (Christkindlmarkt Dublin, Dublin).
Every listing here was checked against its source on October 22, 2026. Dates come from each organizer's own page, or from an official tourism listing where the listing says so.
Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer's own website or the official listing named with it and can change, and some sites still show last season's details. Check with the organizer before you go. How we check
When are Ohio's Christmas markets open in 2026?
| Market | City | 2026 dates | Hours | Entry | Indoor or outdoor | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christkindlmarkt (Germania Society of Cincinnati) | Cincinnati | Nov 6 to 8, 2026 | Varies by day (see listing) | Paid, $5 | Indoor and outdoor | Paid, shuttle |
| Cleveland Christmas Connection | Cleveland | Nov 20 to 22, 2026 | Varies by day (see listing) | Paid, prices vary | Indoors | Paid |
| Christkindlmarkt Dublin | Dublin | Nov 21 to Dec 24, 2026 (closed some days, see listing) | Varies by day (see listing) | Free | Outdoors | Garage, street |
| Mohican Christkindlmarkt | Loudonville | Dec 4 to 12, 2026 | Fridays 4-8pm; Saturdays 2-8pm | Not stated | Outdoors | Not stated |
| Holiday Market at Findlay Market | Cincinnati | Dec 5 to 6, 2026 | Sat from 8am; Sun until 4pm | Not stated | Outdoors | Not stated |
| A Bavarian Christkindlmarkt | Middleburg Heights | Not announced | Not posted | Not stated | Outdoors | Not stated |
| Christkindlmarkt (Columbus Männerchor) | Columbus | Not announced | Not posted | Not stated | Indoor and outdoor | Not stated |
| Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt | Cincinnati | Not announced (2025: Nov 22 to Dec 28, 2025) | Not posted | Not stated | Outdoors | Not stated |
Which Ohio markets are free or indoors?
- Free to enter: Christkindlmarkt Dublin.
- Indoors (including heated tents): Cleveland Christmas Connection.
- Partly indoors: Christkindlmarkt (Germania Society of Cincinnati), Christkindlmarkt (Columbus Männerchor).
Which markets have confirmed 2026 dates?
- 2026Nov 6 to 8, 2026
Christkindlmarkt (Germania Society of Cincinnati)
Source: germaniasociety.com, checked 2026-10-22
- 2026Nov 20 to 22, 2026
Cleveland Christmas Connection
Source: clevelandchristmasconnection.com, checked 2026-10-22
- 2026Nov 21 to Dec 24, 2026
Christkindlmarkt Dublin
Source: dublinohiousa.gov, checked 2026-10-22
- 2026Dec 4 to 12, 2026
Mohican Christkindlmarkt
Source: County tourism calendar (Discover Mohican), checked 2026-10-22
- 2026Dec 5 to 6, 2026
Holiday Market at Findlay Market
Source: findlaymarket.org, checked 2026-10-22
Which markets are still waiting on 2026 dates?
These organizers have not posted 2026 dates yet. Last year's dates are shown, labeled, so you can see the usual timing; we add the new dates once the organizer prints them.
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
- 2026 TBANo past dates found
Christkindlmarkt (Columbus Männerchor)
2026 dates not announced yet.
Source: maennerchor.com, checked 2026-10-22
- 2026 TBA2025: Nov 22 to Dec 28, 2025
Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt
2026 dates not announced yet; the dates shown are from 2025.
Source: cincinnati-oh.gov, checked 2026-10-22
What else is on in Ohio this season?
See all 4 light displays in Ohio and 15 tree farms in Ohio, each with its source named.
| Name | Type | City | 2026 opening | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNC Festival of Lights | Light display | Cincinnati | Nov 19 | Walk-through; paid entry |
| Wildlights | Light display | Powell | Nov 20 | Walk-through; paid entry |
| Carl & Dorothy Young's Christmas Tree Farm | Tree farm | Yellow Springs | Nov 25 | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Bartels Farm | Tree farm | Hamilton | Nov 27 | Choose and cut |
| River Run Tree Farm | Tree farm | Mantua | Nov 27 | Choose and cut |
| Beck's Christmas Tree Farm | Tree farm | Lancaster | Not announced | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Corsi Tree Farm | Tree farm | Hamersville | Not announced | Choose and cut |
| DiVencenzo Family Tree Farm | Tree farm | Grafton | Not announced | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Forever Green Tree Farm | Tree farm | Canton | Not announced | Choose and cut |
| Galehouse Tree Farm | Tree farm | Doylestown | Not announced | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Hickory Ridge Tree Farm | Tree farm | Alexandria | Not announced | Choose and cut |
| Holiday Farm | Tree farm | Somerset | Not announced | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Kaleidoscope Farms | Tree farm | Mt. Cory | Not announced | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Lights Before Christmas | Light display | Toledo | Not announced | Walk-through; timed tickets |
| Medina Christmas Tree Farms | Tree farm | Medina | Not announced | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Shawnee Trail Tree Farm | Tree farm | Hudson | Not announced | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| The Farms at Pine Tree Barn | Tree farm | Wooster | Not announced | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Timbuk Farms | Tree farm | Granville | Not announced | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Wild Winter Lights | Light display | Cleveland | Not announced | Drive-through and walk-through; paid entry |
Christmas markets in neighboring states: Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania.
Know an Ohio market we are missing, or see a date that changed? Tell us. We confirm it on the organizer's site before we add or change anything. A market gets a page of its own once it has posted 2026 dates, and a market still waiting on dates gets one only in a state with at least 3 dated markets; until then its full details sit on this page.
