The holiday season is just around the corner, and the Decatur County Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to help kick off the festivities with a lineup of fun, family-friendly events! From evenings of local shopping to the annual Light Parade, Craft Fair, and visits with Santa, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate the season and support our local businesses.
Ladies Shopping Night – November 11 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Kick off the holiday shopping season with Ladies Shopping Night! Gather your friends, enjoy an evening out, and explore the wonderful local businesses Oberlin has to offer. It’s the perfect opportunity to find gifts for everyone on your list while supporting our local merchants.
Annual Light Parade – Friday, November 27
Start your Thanksgiving weekend with one of Oberlin’s favorite holiday traditions! Join us downtown along South Penn Avenue for an evening of shopping, food, and holiday fun.
- Family Shopping: 4:00–6:00 PM
- Annual Light Parade: Begins promptly at 6:30 PM
- Taco Bar: The American Legion and SAL, located at 105 W. Commercial St., will serve a taco bar during the festivities. Serving time will be announced at a later date.
- Santa at the Courthouse: Following the parade, children can visit Santa at the Decatur County Courthouse and share their Christmas wish lists with him!
Bring the family, enjoy the holiday lights, and help make this annual tradition special for our community.
Annual Craft Fair – Saturday, November 28 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
The holiday fun continues Saturday at the Annual Craft Fair at the Gateway Civic Center, located at 1 Morgan Drive in Oberlin. Shop a variety of vendors, discover unique handmade items, and find special gifts for the holiday season.
Santa will also make a special appearance in the foyer from 1:00–3:00 PM, giving families another opportunity to enjoy some Christmas magic!
November 28 is also Small Business Saturday! As you shop the Craft Fair, remember to visit Oberlin’s & Decatur County local businesses. Our small businesses give so much back to the community, and shopping locally is a wonderful way to show your support this holiday season.
Ladies Shopping Night – Wednesday, December 9 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Join us for the final Ladies Shopping Night of the season, sponsored by the Decatur County Area Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy another opportunity to shop local, discover last-minute gifts, and celebrate the season with friends.
Cookies with Santa – Saturday, December 19 | 10:00–11:30 AM
We’ll wrap up the holiday season with a fun, family-friendly Cookies with Santa event, located at the EDC/Chamber Office (124 S. Penn Ave in Oberlin)! This come-and-go event invites children to decorate cookies to take home and leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve. Santa will be making his last appearance in Oberlin, so be sure to stop by and enjoy a little holiday magic!
Make This Holiday Season Special — Shop Local!
The Decatur County Area Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to join us in celebrating the holidays, making memories with family and friends, and supporting the businesses and organizations that make our community special.
Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and plan to participate in these wonderful holiday events.
When you shop local, you help keep our community thriving!
We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you!
