2018 Holiday Calendar
2018 Holiday Calendar
Seasons greetings from the staff at the Scioto Voice! Check out our 2018 Holiday Calendar for the best Christmas events in our area!
The Christmas Cave
The Christmas Cave is a self-guided Christmas light display presented uniquely in the beautiful and mysterious passageways of an old underground mine.
When: Every Friday and Saturday from 4PM-10PM until December 22nd
Where: White Gravel Mines Minford, Ohio
Cost: Free admission, $1 donation is appreciated
‘Twas the Murder Before Christmas!
It’s Christmas time at the McPherson house. The entire dysfunctional family has joined together to meet uncle Charlie’s new bride, Tatiana, on Christmas Eve. Charlie is wealthy and the family is DYING to get their hands on his money!
When: Friday, November 30, 2018 at 6:30 PM
Where: Shawnee State Park Lodge
Cost: Ranged from $50 for dinner and a show to $249 room packages
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Courthouse
The Scioto County Courthouse official Christmas tree lighting ceremony invites all residents to attend!
When: Friday, November 30thfrom 12-2 PM
Where: Scioto County Courthouse located at 602 7thStreet in Portsmouth
Cost: Free
Christmas Village
Come enjoy a spectacular lighted Appalachian village with tons of holiday activities to choose from!
When: Friday, November 30thfrom 5-9PM
Where: Heritage Farm Museum and Village in Huntington, WV
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children
25thAnnual New Boston Breakfast with Santa
Bring your children for a free breakfast with Santa Claus!
When: Saturday, December 1stfrom 9-11AM
Where: Vern Riffe Community Center in New Boston
Cost: Free
Portsmouth Wind Symphony-The Power of Christmas
Join us to celebrate the POWER of Christmas, as we explore music that will help put us in the mood for “The MOST wonderful time of the year”, to quote Andy Williams! The Portsmouth West High School Choir and their director, Linda Tieman will be with us and we will sing and play our way through the tons of Christmas music we have in our library.
When: Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 7 PM – 9 PM
Where: Vern Riffe Center for the Arts
Cost: $10 per person
New Boston’s Christmas Parade
Join New Boston as they usher in the Christmas season with their annual XMAS parade!
When: Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 5 PM
Where: Pat Catan’s in New Boston, Ohio
Cost: Free
Christmas Tour of Homes
Join the Friends of the Highlands for a tour of beautiful homes decorated in Christmas splendor. Refreshments and door prizes will be available.
When: December 1st11AM-5PM, December 2nd1PM-5PM
Where: Highlands Museum and Discovery Center in Ashland, Kentucky
Cost: $25
Christmas Open House 2018
Check out the beautiful decorations at the Shawnee State Lodge and be tempted by the delicious
holiday buffet!
When: Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 11 AM – 4 PM
Where: Shawnee State Park Lodge
Cost: Free
Friends of Portsmouth presents Toyota Winterfest
Boneyfiddle’s Market Square becomes a winter wonderland this holiday season, with skating, millions of lights, and more than a few surprises! Join us for this modern take on an old-fashioned, downtown Christmas and get your spirits merry and bright.
When: December 1st from January 1st 11 am to 9 pm.
Where: Market Square Market Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
Cost: Admission is free but events (such as ice skating) have fees. Check out their website for more information.
Main Street Portsmouth Tour of Lofts
MSP is brining back a classic event with a tour of the lofts. Take a casual Sunday stroll through various downtown Portsmouth lofts and see the storied history of the downtown.
When: Sunday, December 2ndfrom 1-5PM
Where: Main Street Portsmouth, located at 342 2ndstreet in Portsmouth
Cost: $20
Holidays at Adena
Step back 200 years into the home of the Worthington family for a special holiday tour at Adena!
When: November 26th, 27th, December 3rd, 4th, 10th, and 11thfrom 10AM to 4Pm
Where: Adena Mansion in Chillicothe, Ohio
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children
Christmas Town at Dogwood Pass
When: Every Wednesday through Friday from 2-9PM until December 30th
Where: Dogwood Pass in Beaver, Ohio
Cost: $5-$10
Portsmouth Civic Chorale- Christmas Concert
Begin your advent and Christmas seasons with beautiful choral music at historic All Saints’ Church.
When: Sunday, December 2ndat 4:30PM
Where: All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Portsmouth
Cost: Free
Annual Greenup Christmas Parade
When: Thursday, December 6that 6PM
Where: First Baptist Church located at 1116 Main Street in Greenup
Cost: Free
Le Nutcracker Cirque
The classic Christmas story of the Nutcracker presented with a circus twist!
When: Friday, December 7, 2018 at 7 PM
Where: Vern Riffe Center for the Arts
Cost: $45 for adults, $25 for students, and $15 for children
A December to Remember Christmas in Recovery
A great work ministries and raw addiction are coming together to create a night of sober holiday fun. Bring your dancing shoes!
When: Saturday, December 15thfrom 7PM to 10PM
Where: 17thStreet armory in Portsmouth
Cost: Free
80thAnnual Jaycee’s Christmas Parade
Join the City of Portsmouth in a true holiday tradition! The parade was rescheduled and will now work in conjunction with Portsmouth Winterfest.
When: Saturday, December 15that 5PM
Where: Steps off at Portsmouth High School
Cost: Free
A Port City Pub Christmas
Join the crew of the Pub for an old fashioned Xmas party complete with food and drink specials. Wear your ugliest sweater or best Christmas costume!
When: Saturday, December 15thfrom 6-11PM
Where: Port City Pub located at 424 Chillicothe Street
Cost: Free admission
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
Second Presbyterian Church is exited to host their annual festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, featuring more than 75 participants in the choir and full orchestra!
When: Monday, December 17, 2018 at 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Where: Second Presbyterian Church – Portsmouth, OH
Cost: Free
