The holiday season in Hocking Hills, Ohio, brings peaceful moments, cozy cabins, and winter trails dusted in snow. The forest quiets down, but small towns light up with markets, music, and cheer.
Hocking Hills Holiday Treasure Hunt
Start your seasonal adventure with the Hocking Hills Holiday Treasure Hunt, running from November 1 through December 12. Stop by the Welcome Center to pick up your Holiday Treasure Map, then explore local shops and collect stamps as you go. Submit your completed map to enter the drawing for prizes from local businesses, including a grand prize getaway for four in Hocking Hills.
Grand Prize includes:
- 2 nights’ stay in a cabin for 4
- Canopy Tours for 4
- Canoe tours for 4
- Adventure Golf for 4
- Candle Making for 4
- Lunch for 4
- Dinner for 4
Gifts That Give Back Vendor Market
On December 5 and 6, stop by the Gifts That Give Back Vendor Market (GTGB), an event that combines holiday shopping with real impact. Held at the Poston Manor and Event Barn, this indoor and outdoor market features over 60 local makers offering handmade gifts that support meaningful causes. It also celebrates the GTGB Adopting Couple of the Year and benefits several local organizations.
You’ll find thoughtful gifts that give twice—once to those you love and again to those in need. The market takes place on Friday from 5 pm to 9 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm. Be sure to dress for the weather, as some vendors will be outside. Their storefront on Main Street will also remain open during the event.
Dickens Dinner at Glenlaurel Estate
As America’s only luxurious Scottish Country Estate and Inn, Glenlaurel hosts a one-of-a-kind “Dickens Dinner” on December 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, and 26. The Manor House sparkles with lights, decorations, and warm fireplaces. While enjoying a six-course gourmet meal, listen to actor Seth Argabright perform readings from A Christmas Carol. The evening blends comfort, tradition, and holiday charm. Guests receive 25 percent off lodging on the night of the event (except December 26). Dickens Dinners are only available to overnight guests of the Inn on those evenings.
Logan Parade and Christmas in Ash Cave
Mark your calendar for December 6 and head to downtown Logan for the Christmas Parade. The streets fill with glowing floats, holiday music, and hometown cheer. Then on December 13, bundle up for a candlelit walk to Ash Cave, Ohio’s largest recessed cave. Enjoy cocoa as carolers sing beneath the cliffs and Santa greets families in this peaceful holiday tradition.
Plan Your Holidays in Hocking Hills
From quiet mornings in a cabin to twinkling evenings in town, Hocking Hills brings the season to life in its unforgettable way. Plan your next holiday getaway at www.explorehockinghills.com.
