Grove City Christmas Celebration, Parade, and Mistletoe Market

Grove City will light up with the Grove City Christmas Celebration, starting on Friday, December 5, 2025.

This 2-day family-friendly festival features live entertainment, Santa visits, ice sculpting, reindeer, traditional carols, holiday shopping, a parade, and the official Grove City tree lighting.

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Grove City Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade

The celebration kicks off on Friday, December 5 at 7 pm with the Christmas Parade. The Town Center tree lighting with Santa follows immediately after the parade at Park Street & Broadway. 

Come early for the debut of the Nutcracker Alley on Friday, Dec. 5 at 6:20 p.m. between Edward Jones Investments & Grove City Nutrition.

Grove City Christmas Mistletoe Market

The Mistletoe Market is going on throughout Grove City Town Center on December 5 from 4 to 9pm, and December 6 from 10am to 6pm. Reminiscent of the German Kristkindl Market, it features old world charm & warmth, and a unique holiday shopping experience. 

Check out the ice sculptor working on Friday, and then see the final creation on Saturday. 

Visit the reindeer (or, horses dressed like reindeer) for rides next to the market on Park Street from 9 am – 7 pm on Saturday. 

There will be food trucks on Saturday from 11 am – 6 pm, as well as the eateries in downtown Grove City. 

Cram the Cruiser Toy Drive

Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Grove City United Methodist Church, 2684 Columbus Street.

Donate new toys, books and gift cards to help the Grove City Division of Police Cram the Cruiser for the 11th annual holiday toy drive benefitting Franklin County Children Services (FCCS). Visit with Chief Scott and other officers and take an up-close look at Grove City Police cruisers.

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