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WinterFest

Get in the holiday spirit in Downtown Findlay!  Make memories with your family as you take in the City of Findlay Christmas Tree, visit the WinterFest Market, shop at local retailers while filling up your WinterFest passport, enjoying seasonal beverages, and more!

The Market

New to Findlay, shop straight from local artists, creators, and makers at the Market!

Taking place on Friday evenings in December until Christmas, the Market will be held in Dorney Plaza around the City of Findlay Christmas Tree. 

See the participating artists and makers, and learn more here!

Downtown Fun

Downtown Retailers are getting in on the fun!   Visit local shops as they stay open until 8 p.m. during WinterFest!  Get rewarded for shopping your way through Downtown with WinterFest passports – get the details here!

See what is going on each week on December 1, December 8, December 15, and December 22

Participating locations include: 

*open until 7 p.m.

Kiwanis Santa’s House

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. 

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.

DORA

Enjoy WinterFest with a beverage in-hand!  Many Downtown locations will be highlighting their winter beverages, served in special DORA cups.

Plan to stop by False Chord Brewing’s DORA station located near the WinterFest Market!

 DORA is Findlay’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, meaning if you purchase your favorite beer, wine, or cocktail in a DORA cup you are permitted to enjoy it as you walk around WinterFest and in participating retailers and attractions. Those locations will be indicated with a DORA decal so keep your eyes peeled! For additional details and to learn more go to FindlayOhio.com. 

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