Very Merry Middletown
Join us in historic downtown Middletown during Very Merry Middletown for a Holiday experience like no other!
See our Downtown transform into a Holiday Wonderland with ice skating, light shows, special events, Holiday shopping and themed weekends in December!
Light Up Middletown Drive Through Light Show
A Drive - Through Fantasy Light Display
Open Every Night Thanksgiving Through New Year's Eve
6:00 PM - 10: 00 PM - Open in all weather & Holidays
Admission by cash donation - you set the price!
Middletown Holiday Whopla Ice Rink
Unlimited Daily Skate Admission
12 dollars, Kids 5 and under are Free
Ice Rink Opens November 15th
Themed Weekends in December!
Whoville Weekend on 12/6 -12/7
Come dressed as your favorite “Grinch” Characters! Cindi Lou Who, Max the Dog, the Grinch or any of the other characters!
12/6 - First Friday Oh Christmas Tree: Tree Decorating Competition (DMI) 5pm-8pm
12/6 - 12" door/window star ornaments $10 (Studio of Broken Things)
12/6 - Photos with The Grinch (Iron Rose) 5pm-7:30pm
12/6 - DIY Ornament Bar (Monarch Designs)
12/6 - 12/7 - Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus (Holiday Whopla ice rink) 5pm-8pm
12/6 - 12/7 - Grinchy Cocktail $6 in a Dora Cup (Olde Central tavern)
12/7 - Make a Grinch Inspired Yarn Wreath (Primeaus Purls) 1-3pm
12/7 - Stained Glass Christmas Class (Beauverre)
12/7 - Learn to Sew Class (Cherry Vintage Design)
12/7 - UNO and Ugly Sweater Party (Crooked Dog Comics) 2-5pm
Santa Weekend on 12/13 -12/14
Come dressed as the big guy himself! Or Mrs. Clause!
12/13 - TGIF13: Happy Horrordays Edition (Sorg Theatre)
12/13 - Photos with The Grinch (Iron Rose) 5pm-7:30pm
12/13 - Make a Santa Yarn Wreath (Primeaus Purls) 7-9pm
12/13 - 12/14 - Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus (Holiday Whopla ice rink) 5pm-8pm
12/13 - 12/14 - Bierstacheln - "Hot Poked Beer" (Gravel Road Brewing)
12/13 -12/14 - Santa Clausmopolitan $6 in a Dora Cup (Olde Central Tavern)
12/13 - Make N Take - snowman pendant OR snowman earrings- $10 each (Studio of Broken Things)
12/14 - Santa Run 1 Mile & 5k (Brunning Endurance) 9am
12/14 - Christmas at the PAC (Pendleton Art Center) 11-8pm
12/14 - Paint & Sip (Monarch Designs & Three Moons Boutique)
12/14 - horse drawn carriage rides (City of Middletown) 5pm-8pm
Rudolph Weekend on 12/20 -12/21
Come dressed as one of Santa’s Reindeer!
12/20 - photos with the grinch (Iron Rose) 5pm-7:30pm
12/20 - Make a Rudolph Yarn Wreath (Primeaus Purls) 7-9pm
12/20 - 25% off jewelry with a purchase of any painting (Studio of Broken Things)
12/20 - West Central Wine Holiday Showcase (West Central Wine) 7pm
12/20 - 12/21 - Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus (Holiday Whopla ice rink) 5pm-8pm
12/20 - 12/21 - Bierstacheln - "Hot Poked Beer" (Gravel Road Brewing)
12/20-12/21 - The Red Nose Cocktail $6 in a Dora Cup (Olde Central Tavern)
12/21 - Breakfast with Santa (FOE Lodge)
12/21 - horse drawn carriage rides (City of Middletown) 5pm-8pm
12/21 - Downtown Caroling at Governors Square (City of Middletown) 5pm-7pm
12/21 - 2024 Blitzen Cocktail and Cookie Walk (DMI) 6pm-10pm
Holiday Window Decorating Competition!
Voting Online 11/25 - 12/22
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Enjoy a Carriage Ride Through The Quaint Backdrop of Historic Downtown Middletown Decorated in Gorgeous Holiday Lights!
Saturdays: 5 pm to 8 pm
Nov. 30th
Dec. 14th
Dec. 21st
Located beside the Pendleton Art Center,
1105 Central Ave Middletown Ohio
Photos with Santa & Mrs Clause!
Located at The Whopla Ice Rink
39 North Broad Street Middletown Ohio
Fridays and Saturdays 5pm-8pm
Nov 29 & Nov 30
Dec 6th & Dec 7th
Dec 13th & 14th
Dec 20th & Dec 21st
Photos With the Grinch!
Fridays: 5pm-7:30pm
Dec. 6th
Dec. 13th
Dec. 20th
At Iron Rose Mercantile!
1050 Central Ave Middletown Ohio
Upcoming Holiday Events!
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Glass Ornament Workshop 12/19-12/20
The Magic of the Holidays begins at Haute Fusion Glass Studio. Grab your family, your friends or your coworkers and sign up for one of Haute Fusion Glass Studios Holiday Ornament Workshops.
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Photos With Santa 12/20, 12/21, & 12/22
Visit with Santa at the Holiday Whopla Ice Rink and Share Your Holiday Wishlist.
Fridays and Saturdays 5pm-8pm
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Grinch Dress Up Night
Dress up as the Grinch and skate to some Grinch-y tunes!
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West Central Wine Holiday Showcase - 12/20
Join us for an evening of acoustic holiday tunes hosted by our favorite duo Greg & Chris with special guest George Nenni.
These guys will be jamming out to a playlist of seasonal songs to make even the Scroogiest Scrooge feel Merry & Bright!
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Breakfast with Santa - 12/21
This event is sponsored by Middletown High School's Key Club, a part of our Kiwanis Family!
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Grinch Character Skate
Skate with the Grinch as we listen to the movie soundtrack!
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Blitzen Cocktail & Cookie Walk - 12/21
Who doesn't LOVE Christmas Cookies......and Cocktails?! Come get Merry with us at the BLITZEN Walk!
Get a head start on holiday celebrating, get away from the stress of the season and join us in historic downtown Middletown for our BLITZEN Cocktail & Cookie Walk on 12/21/24 from 6pm-10pm!
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Downtown Caroling - 12/21
Calling all just wanting to bring some fun traditions to their friends and family. Music sheets provided! Sign up by emailing: jeril@CityofMiddletown.org!
