Chillicothe — In addition to the annual “Holiday Pops Spectacular” this coming Sunday afternoon, other events are happening this weekend and next week as the holiday season progresses. Among them:
The Chillicothe Civic Theatre presents a “Broadway Version” of “A Christmas Carol” at 7:00 Friday and Saturday night, and 2pm Sunday.
Starting at noon Saturday in Chillicothe’s Greenlawn Cemetery, the Nathaniel Massie Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will recognize about 1,200 veterans by saying the veteran’s name, thanking him or her for their service, and laying a wreath on their gravesite as a part of “Wreaths Across America.”
From noon to 5pm Saturday is the Ross County Historical Society’s “Holiday Open House” with festive treats, holiday crafts, and the one-of-a-kind Scherenchnitte tree – along with an opportunity to explore the 2025 rotating exhibits before they’re gone. Before then is “Breakfast with Santa” at 10am, though reservations are required.
The Lucy Hayes Heritage Center at 90 West 6th Street has a Christmas Open House and Nativity Scene Exhibit from 1 to 4pm Saturday – and then their annual anniversary dinner honoring the 1852 Hayes wedding banquet is 4 to 7pm on Saturday, December 20th.
On Tuesday, December 16, the Majestic Theatre hosts the traditional “Christmas with John Berry” in his 29th Annual Tour.
On Thursday, the Majestic again hosts the 41st Annual “Rock for Tots” concert and charity auction that supports 35 children’s charities, two college scholarships, and a college endowment program.
The Chillicothe Trolley offers a free “Downtown Holiday Lights Tour” through “Shine On” in Yoctangee Park from 6 to 8:30pm Mondays through Fridays until December 19th.
The city is also hosting the 2025 Holiday Lights Contest where you can visit addresses on your own and cast your vote for the “Rockwell,” “Griswold,” and “Tech-mas” categories. The winners will be announced on December 22nd.
And don’t forget the Chillicothe Farmers Market on Saturdays, on its 10-to-noon winter schedule at the Ross County Service Center parking lot.
The Ross County Park District also has various events year-round at their several parks and facilities.
Find most community events in the online calendar of the Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau.
