WinterFest

Get in the holiday spirit in Downtown Findlay!

Make memories with your family as you kick off the holiday season with WinterFest!

The Market

Shop straight from local makers, creators, and artists at the Market!

Taking place before and after the City of Findlay Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 28 from 4 – 7 p.m.

City of Findlay Tree Lighting Ceremony

The City of Findlay Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Friday, November 28 at 6 p.m. in Dorney Plaza, located next to the Hancock County Courthouse.

Bring the whole family out for this Findlay tradition – Kiwanis Santa’s House! Held at St. Andrew’s Church on Fridays from 6 – 8 p.m. beginning after the City of Findlay Tree Lighting until Christmas.

Visitors can meet with Santa, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate, or go on a wagon ride in Downtown to get in the festive spirit. This event is free, brought to the community by the Kiwanis Club of Findlay.

Holiday Shopping Passport

Downtown Retailers are getting in on the fun! Get rewarded for shopping your way through Downtown with Holiday Shopping passports all holiday season. Holiday Shopping kicks off during ArtWalk on November 7 – get your passport stamped before the end of the year!

See the participating shops here!

Downtown Fun

Vote for your Favorite Window! As you stroll Downtown Findlay be sure to take in the beautifully decorated windows. A full list of windows participating is coming soon!

Strike a Pose! Downtown Findlay is full of spots that are perfect for holiday photo ops. Photo Ops open to the public include Hancock Hotel’s lobby, Latham Courtyard, Garden Central, MCPA’s Heminger Atrium, and, of course, the City of Findlay Christmas Tree! Of course, you won’t want to miss the decorations in St. Andrew’s Church as part of Kiwanis Santa’s House.

Enjoy Dinner Out! The Holiday Season is as good as time as any to enjoy dinner at a local restaurant! Visit a tried-and-true favorite or discover your family’s new go-to spot. See all the local restaurants in Downtown Findlay here!

Yuletide Hour Downtown bars and restaurants show their creative side with seasonal drinks for you to enjoy with dinner, or grab a DORA beverage and walk around our festive Downtown.

Questions? Contact the Visitors Bureau, info@visitfindlay.com.