Subject: This weekend at the Nutcracker Village!

Dance at the Nutcracker Ball or enjoy some crafting at the St. Spyridon Festival!

We have lots to do this weekend! Our usual activities such as the Advent Market, Children's Corner, Gluhwein stand, and Dvorsky Collection will still be happening, as well as some exciting new ones!

December 14, Nutcracker Tea Party

Join us on the third floor of Leonardo's Coffeehouse for a magical tea party experience! From 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, enjoy tea, hot coco, story time, and more activities for kids of all ages! Tickets are free, but be sure to get them before the event, as we have limited seating!

December 15, Nutcracker Masquerade Ball

From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Sunday, December 15, join us on the third floor of Leonardo's Coffeehouse for a festive Christmas Ball! Grab your best dress, your dancing shoes, and a mysterious mask to dance the night away! Remember to get tickets before they're gone!

December 14th, Reclaiming the Carol

Join us on Saturday, December 14th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm on for the 2nd Annual "Reclaiming the Carol" by Richard Corbo. Grab your tickets and go to the Sycamore Center (301 N 4th St, Steubenville), for a thought-provoking Advent event!

December 12-14, St. Spyridon's Festival of Craft

From Thursday, December 12, to Saturday December 14, join in on the first ever Saint Spyridon Festival of Craft! Celebrate crafting and community downtown this weekend with Spyridon Studios!

Love historic houses? Love seeing them restored? Then come to the Steubenville's Christmas Historic House Tour on Sunday, December 15th! This is a self-guided tour in an open-house style: all houses on the tour are open from 12-3 pm. Advance tickets can be purchased at Bookmarx Bookstore, and day-of tickets can be purchased at the Griesinger House, 847 N 4th St.

December 12, Steubenville's Big Christmas Party

Right after the Potluck at Spyridon Studios (6:00 PM), head on down to Leonardo's Coffeehouse for live music, singing, and Christmas fun for the whole family!

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.