Festive Fun in Union County

Experience the magic of the season with festive activities sure to make you feel like a kid again! Enjoy holiday cheer and create once-in-a-lifetime memories with seasonal delights, Christmas crafts, merry music, and more! Get in the spirit and celebrate the season in beautiful Union County! 

Festive Feasts & Treats

Learn from owner, Cindy, how to toss and turn your pizza dough to make it nice and round at Giovanni's Pizza! After tomato sauce and cheese, you get to choose your favorite topping and add it however you want. After making your very own pizza you also get a garden salad, drink with refills and Frosty’s Cinnamon Delight.

From meat-and-potatoes meals to made-from-scratch pastries and pies, Der Dutchman Restaurant is the place to savor the delicious bounty of genuine Amish kitchen cooking. Located next to the restaurant/bakery, Carlisle Gifts, offers a unique shopping experience.

Der Dutchman
giovannis

Create Something Special this Christmas

Marysville Art League provides different opportunities for Christmas crafts. From painting ornaments to creating Christmas cards, there's a craft for everyone!  

Participate in Hammer and Stain's Ho Ho Ho workshop where you can make a beautiful ornament!

German-themed with an emphasis on experimentation and from-scratch baking Kitschen Bakery supports local farmers and producers to create delicious baked goods that are truly old-fashioned, unique, and innovative. Join in the holiday fun, as owner, Katy Porter-Conley shares the story of Union County's giant, Noah Orr, as you decorate a delicious sugar cookie from his mother's famous recipe.

snowman craft
3-D Ornaments
Kitschen Bakery

Christmas at Night

Pastime Park lights up for the holidays beginning Thanksgiving weekend. This drive-through display features thousands of lights and holiday characters! It's fun for all ages! NEW in 2023: the lights are synced to holiday music! Just tune to 89.5 FM radio to enjoy the synchronized sights and sounds!

The Merry and Bright Bridges in Union County, Ohio, add a touch of magic to the landscape during November and December. Both the Pottersburg and Bigelow covered bridges are adorned with twinkling lights, creating a festive atmosphere for visitors.

After December 6th, step into a winter wonderland of lights at Richwood Lake. There you will feel like a kid again with the twinkling of lights around the shelter house and gazebo and throughout the park. 

Pastime Park Gazebo
Lit bridge Pottersburg

Find the Perfect Gift!

Find the unique and one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone. In Uptown Marysville, you will surely find a hidden treasure, delicious decadence, and naturally crafts from Union County. Explore Uptown Marysville, where you will find a host of shopping and dining options. Most notably:

  • 2nd Chances Thrift Store
  • 2nd Chances Furniture & Home
  • Betsy’s Boutique
  • Coffee Hall and Creamery
  • Gathered Goods
  • Iron Threads
  • Kitschen Bakery
  • Plumm Home
  • Rollies
  • Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Store
  • The Ribbon Box
  • Union Station 1820
  • Wander & Wild
  • Whit’s Frozen Custard
Shops on Small Town Main Street

Theatre lovers, rejoice!

Make this holiday season unforgettable with a group outing or private showing at The Avalon Theatre. They offer the perfect setting to enjoy festive musicals and concerts together. Groups can reserve seats in advance for public performances — or even arrange a private showing for a truly exclusive showing for It's a Wonderful Life (musical), Holiday in Brass, Holiday Extravaganza, Toy Camp, and a large number of Holiday movies to choose from. Enjoy the magic of the holidays with personalized touches, flexible scheduling, and special group rates that make planning easy and memorable.

🎭 Now booking group reservations and private holiday events — availability is limited!

Contact Today and Book your Christmas Group Tour

Grace Croswell

Grace Croswell Sales & Services Coordinator