Events - Ron Spencer Real Estate

For a complete list of local events, check out Visit Greater Lima

Lima/Allen County, Ohio Convention & Visitors Bureau

Bluffton Blaze of Lights

College Avenue
PO Box 142
Bluffton, OH 45817

6 PM – ( PM

(419) 369-2985

Price: Free

Holiday spirit blazes in Bluffton! Join us for festive lights including the Reams Display at the Bluffton Presbyterian Church, 112 N. Main Street, the Gift of Giving light display on College Avenue, and beautifully decorated homes in the community. Light displays will continue every evening through December 31st.

Mercy Health Bright Nights at Allen County Fairgrounds

2750 Harding Highway
Lima, OH 45804

Price: Cash Only – $10 Per Vehicle ($30 for Buses)

Nov 29, 30, Dec 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 , 21, 22, 23, and 24th. Mercy Health’s Christmas gift to the community! ONLY $10 per vehicle and $30 for a busload. Over 200 LED Christmas light displays will be throughout the grounds. Light tunnel and illuminated trees and buildings all over the fairgrounds. 20-25 minute drive-thru Christmas tradition. Lima Symphony Orchestra will be featured performing music from The Nutcracker broadcast over a radio station that can be heard on the fairgrounds as guests enjoy the lights. Tickets may be purchased with cash at the entrance.

Christmas Tree Festival - 2025

620 W. Market Street
Lima, OH 45801

Wed Thurs & Sat 10AM-5PM; Fri 10AM-8PM; Sun 12-5PM

(419) 222-9426

Over 100 decorated Christmas Trees from community organizations will deck the halls of the Museum. The Christmas Tree Festival will feature “Evergreen” the talking Christmas Tree and tours of the decorated MacDonell House. There will be daily demonstrations in the Log House as well as activities in the Children’s Discovery Center. Overflow parking is available at St. Rita’s Medical Center parking lot to the immediate north of the Museum on High Street. Hours: Wed & Thurs 10 am – 5 pm, Friday 10 am – 8 pm, Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, and Sunday 12 – 5 pm.

ONU Holiday Spectacular - 2025

#7 Town Square
Lima, OH 45801

Price: $5

The beloved tradition of The ONU Holiday Spectacular is back for another year! The fully staged musical revue ushers in the holiday season and includes dancing and singing while showcasing the performance talents of ONU students and area children. “The ONU Holiday Spectacular” features festive carols, lavish sets, ballerinas, toy soldiers and St. Nick himself. (Purchase tickets at Kewpee Locations). Friday Show at 7:30 PM. Saturday Shows at 2 PM & 7:30 PM. Sunday Show at 2 PM.

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer at Encore Theatre

991 N. Shore Drive
Lima, OH 45801

Tickets:
[email protected]
(419) 223-8866

Come see all of your favorite characters from the television holida classic included Santa and Mrs. Clause, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and of course, Rudolph, as they come to live. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special!

Christmas at Apollo Craft Show - 2025

3325 Shawnee Road
Lima, OH 45806

Price:
$3 (12 Yrs & Under are Free)

Join us for one of the largest craft shows in the region! Apollo Career Center will host over 100 crafters selling homemade and hand-crafted wares on Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is $5, children 12 and under are free. Food is available for purchase. Proceeds help fund the clubs at Apollo Career Center.

Downtown Lima Holiday Festival

Main & Market Streets, Lima, OH 45801

10 AM – 2 PM

[email protected]

Cricket Rodriguez (419) 222-2686

Price: Free

Join us downtown for free family activities! Free pictures with Santa, craft activities, live performances by local musicians and dance groups! Keep an eye out for a special appearance by the infamous Grinch! Follow us on facebook for more details! Gather your friends and family and come downtown to kick off the holidays with us!

Holiday Home Tour by Lima Rotary Club

Price:
$25 ($20 PreSale)

Ring in the holiday spirit and join us for the inaugural Lima Rotary Club’s Holiday Home Tour, Sunday, December 7th, from noon to 5:00 p.m. We have an excellent line-up of 5 sites to include some of the most interesting and beautiful homes in our community. Some homes will even feature sample holiday treats from our own local bakeries and sweet shops. Please wear shoes that are comfortable and can easily be removed, unless you choose to wear our shoe covers provided at each home. More information on where to obtain tickets at https://www.limarotary.com/Stories/holiday-home-tour-6

Lima Train Show & Swap Meet

2750 Harding Highway
Lima, OH 46804

Price: Adults $5, Children 12 & Under FREE

Enjoy our train show featuring new and used trains all gauge! Antique and collectible trains, buildings, kits and scenery, RR books, photos & videos, RR lanterns and collectibles! Free parking and wheelchair accessible. Presented by HO Model Railroaders of Lima.