Subject: Come watch the parade at the Steubenville Nutcracker Village!

Steubenville Nutcracker Village - Come Celebrate the Magic!

Brrr! The nutcrackers hope you're staying warm!


It may be cold and snowy, but that won't put a damper on any of our weekend plans; there will be parades, tours, and many more winter activities to enjoy with the whole family!

Friday - St Nicholas Lantern Parade

The annual Lantern Parade will take place 7:00 PM December 5, the eve of St. Nicholas' Feast Day. We will gather at the parking lot of First Westminster Presbyterian Church and process down the center of 4th Street to the Nativity at St. Paul's Church.


Anyone is welcome to join the parade and participants are invited to bring their own lanterns and bells to ring!

Grand Theater Holiday Open House

Saturday - Grand Theater Holiday Open House

On Saturday, the Grand Theater will be open for tours from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Explore a part of Steubenville's history in person at the Grand Theater!

City of Steubenville Christmas Parade

Saturday - Steubenville Christmas Parade

Join us on 4th Street for the Steubenville Christmas Parade! The parade will take place at 12:00 PM, December 6 on 4th Street.

Christmas at Historic Beatty Park

Saturday - Christmas at Historic Beatty Park

Historic Beatty Park is celebrating its 5th Annual FREE Family/Pet Friendly Traditional Christmas Event! The event lasts from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

Sunday - 4th Annual Christmas Historic House Tour

The annual Historic House Tour is returning this year on Saturday, December 7th! Click the button below for more information and tickets.

The Artistry of the Nativity: The Dvorsky Collection

Come explore The Artistry of the Nativity exhibit: Broadway star George Dvorsky’s extensive collection of crèches is showcased in one of the 4th Street storefronts, open Friday to Sunday, 12:00 - 8:00 PM.


Click the button below to see the whole schedule of the collection!

The Children's Corner - Friday to Sunday

The Children's Corner is operated by Hilltop Montessori School. Take a break from the cold with free facepainting, Christmas Crafts, photos with Santa, holiday games, and more!

The Advent Market - Saturday

​Vendors will be set up on North 4th Street and in the Gluhwein Garden, from 12:00 - 6:00 PM!

German Gluhwein Garden - Friday to Sunday

Get a mug of hot mulled wine or cider and enjoy the charm of Eastern European Christmas! The gluhwein stand is open on Friday 4:00 - 8:00 PM, and open on Saturday and Sunday 1:00 - 8:00 PM.

Help keep the magic alive!

The Steubenville Nutcracker Village is a gift to the people of the Ohio Valley, born out of the woodshops of the Nelson's of Steubenville. Each year, we rely heavily on volunteers and charitable donations from people like you to help fund this year's Nutcracker Village. Please click the banner below and help us keep the Steubenville Nutcracker Village FREE & open to the public 24/7 during the Christmas Season!

Be part of the magic!

The Steubenville Nutcracker Village and Advent Market are always looking for helping hands! Set-up crew, tour guides, bus drivers, and clean-up crew are always needed! Carpenters and handymen are welcome! Email therese@nelsongifts.com if you have any questions, or click the banner below to sign up!