Subject: See what's happening this weekend at the Nutcracker Village!

Steubenville Nutcracker Village - Come Celebrate the Magic!

Mark your calendars!


A weekend full of music, dancing, and holiday cheer is just around the corner! Take a look at all the activities that are planned, and mark your calendars for some holiday fun!

Wednesday - Old Fashioned Country Christmas Concert

Join us on Wednesday, December 10 at the Sycamore Center for a heart-warming holiday celebration! The event starts at 6:30 PM, and is free to attend. Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable night of Christmas cheer, music, and community celebration!

Thursday to Sunday - Wooden Heart Follies

Coming to Franciscan December 11th - 14th, "Wooden Heart Follies" is an original Steubenville musical written and directed by Von and John Holmes. It's a whole lot of fun for the whole family!

Sunday - Christmas Concert

The Ohio Valley Chorale will present their 2025 Christmas Concert, titled "O Holy Night - A Celebration of Carols", on Sunday, December 14, 3:00pm at First Westminster Presbyterian Church in Steubenville, Ohio.


The concert is free and open to the public. Spread the word and join us for a December afternoon full of great choral music!

Saturday - Steubenville Nutcracker Village Bar Crawl

Join us for the newest holiday event at the Steubenville Nutcracker Village - The Nutcracker Crawl! This event will take revelers to a variety of establishments throughout downtown Steubenville, where all can enjoy festive drinks alongside the sights of the season.

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!