Holiday In the Springs

A village full of magic!

Holiday In the Springs

A Village full of magic!

Experience the magic of the holidays in Yellow Springs!

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Get ready to experience the energy and creativity of Yellow Springs, Ohio, as community members and visitors come together for a full day of shopping, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun. Stroll through the village and explore over 200 vendors offering unique finds, handmade goods, and local favorites. Enjoy live music throughout the day, including the Backyard Beats + Brews Fest featuring Yellow Springs Brewery, while sampling a variety of delicious food and drinks to keep you energized. The Yellow Springs Street Fair takes place the second Saturday of June & October, with vendors open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Beats + Brews Fest running from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Don’t miss this celebration of community, creativity, and local flavor in the heart of Yellow Springs.

BUSINESS DECORATING CONTEST

Light up the holidays with the Business Decorating Contest! Wander through Yellow Springs and enjoy the festive storefronts, then cast your vote by scanning any Holiday in the Springs poster around town. Prefer to vote online? Head over to the Yellow Springs Ohio Facebook page and drop your pick for the best-decorated business in the comments. The excitement continues as winners are announced virtually the day after the Community Tree Lighting—so get out, get festive, and let your voice shine bright!

BROWSE THE BUSINESS DECORATING CONTEST GALLERY

Visit the Business Decorating Contest Photo Album on Facebook and cast your vote by reacting to your favorite image.
Join us as we “LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS IN THE VILLAGE!”
Voting ends 12/6. Winner announced virtually 12/7.

COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING

Kick off the holidays in the Springs with the Community Tree Lighting Celebration! Join us for an evening filled with cheer, music, laughter, hot chocolate, and festive fun as we gather together to welcome the season. Watch the Yellow Springs Community Tree illuminate the night and spark the magic of the holidays. It’s a joyful moment of togetherness, celebration, and community spirit…come share the glow!

The Community Tree Lighting
When: First Saturday in December
Location: On the Lawn of Jackson, Lytle & Lewis
Time: 6:30pm EST

HOLIDAY CHARACTER SIGHTINGS

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Get ready for surprise holiday magic all around town! From Mr. & Mrs. Clause to the jolly old Grinch and a few other festive winter celebrities, Holidays in the Springs brings unforgettable character sightings to every corner of Yellow Springs. Wander downtown, pop into your favorite shops, and keep your eyes open—you never know who you’ll bump into while you browse. The spirit is bright, the smiles are big, and every visit feels like a moment straight out of a holiday story!

Discover, Connect, Celebrate: Downtown Yellow Springs Hosts Community Open House This Holiday Season 


On Wednesday, December 17th, participating locations throughout Downtown Yellow Springs are inviting the community to a Downtown Community Open House from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Villagers can explore local shops, meet the people behind the businesses, and experience all that makes downtown a vibrant hub of creativity, goods, and services.  Read more…