Subject: The St. Nicholas Lantern Parade is coming to the Nutcracker Village!

We have a lot planned this weekend, so get ready!

Plan your visit to the Nutcracker Village this weekend! We have lots planned, make sure to take a look at everything that's happening so you don't miss a thing!

Cast your vote!

Christmas Tree Voting

The Christmas trees lining Fourth Street are all decorated by local businesses, organizations, clubs, and families! Vote for your favorite tree now!

Be sure to secure tickets for the following events:

December 7, 4:30 PM Wintertime Tea at Bookmarx

Tourists, Young Adults, and Adults alike, take a stroll through the Advent Market and Nutcracker Village and then make your way to BookMarx Bookstore to warm yourself up with a spot of tea!

December 7, Paint-Your-Own Nutcracker Class at Leonardo's Coffeehouse

Come to Leonardo's Coffeehouse to craft and paint a unique nutcracker in a class led by Laura Scheetz Create & Craft! The event lasts from 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM, and 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM on December 7.

December 8, Celtic Christmas Concert: Rory Makem

At 159 N 4th St, come watch seasoned musician Rory Makem perform his annual Irish Christmas Concert! Doors open at 3:30 PM, and the concert goes from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM.

Dean Martin Christmas: Ft. Joe Scalissi

Enjoy classic Christmas tunes from THE Christmas Crooner, Dean Martin (Joe Scalissi) at a Dinner Show at Froehlich's Classic Corner (501 Washington St.)To book, please call Froehlich's Classic Corner 740-283-9901.

December 5, Victorian Candlelight Concert

Join local band Faire May at the Main Library (407 S 4th St, Steubenville, OH 43952, USA) on December 5th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, and enjoy some traditional Victorian Christmas carols, as well as some modern ones!

Make sure you mark your calendar for all the free events this weekend as well!

December 6, St. Nicholas Day Lantern Parade

Join us in the parking lot of the First Westminster Presbyterian Church at 7:00 PM, where we will begin the march down the street to the Sanctuary Garden at St. Paul's Church! Everyone is encouraged to bring their own lanterns and bells to ring!

December 7. Steubenville Christmas Parade

The annual Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, Dec 7. Join us on Fourth Street, where the parade will be passing through!

December 7, Christmas at Historic Beatty Park

After the Steubenville Christmas Parade, head on down to Beatty Park and enjoy some Christmas activities in the great outdoors! Event goes from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

December 6-7, Ornament Making - Spyridon Studios

Create your own ceramic ornament, or paint a hand-made one at Spyridon Studios this weekend! There will be classes on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

Be a Part of the Magic!


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

Support the Nutcracker Village!


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 donate button below and help us keep the Steubenville Nutcracker Village FREE & open to the public 24/7 during the Christmas Season!

The Steubenville Nutcracker Village collection was created by Nelson's of Steubenville and is displayed through the Steubenville Cultural Trust. Special thanks to our season sponsors, WesBanco, WTRF 7News, Becky & Ken Perkins of Tri-State Financial, the City of Steubenville, Ohio Arts Council, and The Rink at Franciscan Square.