THE STEUBENVILLE NUTCRACKER VILLAGE
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    • Lantern Parade
    • Hayrides
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    • Holiday Hike
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    • Letters to Santa
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Schedule of Events

***All scheduled events subject to change. Please call 740-283-1787 to confirm dates and times.***
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A variety of food and craft vendors will be on site for the 2021 Advent Market - all conforming to current Ohio and Jefferson County Health Department directives.

Nutcracker Village​™

Nov. 23rd, 2021 - Jan.8th, 2022

The world's largest collection of life-size nutcrackers will be on display in historic downtown Steubenville ​throughout the entire holiday season.  The exhibit is free and open to the public 24 hours a day.  Pets are welcome but must be crowd-friendly and kept on a leash at all times.
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Opening Night
November 24, 3PM-9PM
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Join us for the 2020 Opening Night at the Nutcracker Village! 

​ Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there will not be a tree-lighting ceremony or fireworks this year. However, the Nutcrackers will be out, the lights will be on, and a variety of vendors will be on site! 
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​November 27 - January 3
@ 338 Market Street

Take a break from the cold with free facepainting, Christmas Crafts, photos with Santa, holiday games, and more!

Fridays: 2PM - 8PM
Saturdays: 2PM - 8PM
Sundays: 2PM - 8PM

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Operated by Mary Seat of Wisdom Montessori.
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Ben-David Warner & Friends Celtic Christmas Tour
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December 18, 8PM
@Sycamore Youth Center
301 N. 4th Street


Tickets: FREE, but space is limited, so click TICKETS to reserve now!
For the fourth year in a row Ben-David Warner & Friends is taking their Celtic/Classical/Carols Christmas show on the road!
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Meet St. Nicholas
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November 27 - January 3
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
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In true German tradition,
St. Nicholas can often be found walking through the Nutcracker Village in the weeks leading up to Christmas, meeting little children, serving those in need, and giving his blessing to all.
​He's sure to give you a candy cane, a warm smile, and a free photo-op!
Advent Market
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​November 27 - December 27
@ Fort Steuben Park

Come shop for unique gifts, toys, and local food at our Christkindlmarkt!

Fridays: 2PM - 8PM
Saturdays: 2PM - 8PM
Sundays: 2PM - 8PM

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*Closed Christmas Day
Children's Lantern Parade
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December 6, 7PM
@ Westminster Presbyterian
235 N. 4th Street
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"Laternelaufen" is a German tradition for the time around St. Martin's Day, when children walk along the streets holding colorful lanterns. 

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All parade attendees are encouraged to make and bring their own lanterns and follow St. Nicholas through the streets of downtown Steubenville to the Nativity scene at the Steubenville Nutcracker Village.
Holiday Hike
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December 19, 10AM
@Beatty Park


Think you'll be tired of being cooped up by mid December? If so, please come and join us!
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Advent Wreath Blessing
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November 29 at 2PM
First Sunday of Advent

@ Fort Steuben Park 
​Everyone is encouraged to bring their Advent Wreaths and nativities to have them blessed at this event which brings an old European Christmas tradition to the United States.
Special thanks for Fr. Gossett of Blessed Sacrament Church in Wintersville for giving the blessing this year!
Polar Express Hayrides
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November 27 - January 3

Ride the Polar Express Hayride! Everyone rides for free! 

Pick up @ Smitty's Floors
(140 S. 4th Street) 

every half hour between
6PM-8PM on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Sponsored by Ag-Pro
Old Fashioned
Country Christmas
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December 10, 7:00PM
@ Sycamore Youth Center
301 N. 4th Street


“Old Fashioned County Christmas Concert” will be taped “live” at Sycamore Center. Watch it on the Sycamore Youth Center Facebook Page or YouTube Channel

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Located in Downtown
​Steubenville

The Mission of the Nutcracker Village

The Steubenville Nutcracker Village™ is a gift to the people of the Ohio Valley, born out of the woodshops of Nelson's of Steubenville, created to bring magic and hope to a city ready for its next great story.

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  • Home
  • About
    • The Nutcrackers
    • FAQ
    • Gallery
    • Meet The Team
    • Partners
    • Christmas Tree Competition
    • Eggsibition >
      • History
      • StoryWalk
      • Story Time
  • Schedule
    • Gluhwein Garden
    • Advent Market
    • Lantern Parade
    • Hayrides
    • Children's Corner
    • StoryWalk
    • StoryTime
    • Holiday Hike
    • Nutcracker Theater
    • Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker: Listening Workshop
    • Letters to Santa
  • Contact
  • Volunteer
  • Shop