Subject: Opening night is here!

Join us this evening to celebrate the opening of the Nutcracker Village!
Steubenville Nutcracker Village - Come Celebrate the Magic!

Join us tonight!


Start the holiday season with a festive street party in downtown Steubenville! The party will take place rain or shine - if the weather is unpleasant, all outdoor activities will be moved under a tent in the Gluhwein Garden.


Join us at 5:00 PM in front of Drosselmeyer's Nutcracker Shoppe (155 N. 4th Street, Steubenville, OH 43952) to see the lights, the nutcrackers, and much more!

German Gluhwein Garden

Children's Corner

4th Street Advent Market

The Artistry of the Nativity Display

5:00 - 8:00 PM

All of the events listed above will be open for the entire evening! Take a look at some local vendors, or stroll around downtown with a cup of hot apple cider!

Ohio Valley Folk Society

 5:00 PM and 5:45 PM


Traditional German folk dancing performed by the Ohio Valley Folk Society!

 5:20 PM


Singing performed by the Hilltop Montessori Singers!

Choir Photos

Opening night photo

6:15 PM

Downtown lighting ceremony and unveiling of NEW Nutcrackers!

 5:20 PM


Live music performed by Gage Turner!

Nutcrackers

We hope to see you downtown tonight!

Click the button below to see the whole schedule

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!