Things to Do in Fairfield, Ohio This Fall and Holiday Season
Fairfield's fall calendar runs from a dog festival on the first Saturday of October to a parade, a tree lighting and fireworks the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Most of it happens at Village Green Park and the Fairfield Community Arts Center, next door to each other in the city's downtown.
The fall 2026 calendar
| Saturday, October 3 | Bark in the Park, Village Green Park |
|---|---|
| Saturday, October 3 | Mike Masse: Epic Acoustic Classic Rock, Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Dr |
| Friday, October 9 | Always Olivia: An Olivia Newton-John Tribute, Community Arts Center |
| Thursday, October 22 | Halloween on the Green, Village Green Park |
| Saturday, October 24 | Forever Simon & Garfunkel, Community Arts Center |
| Saturday, November 21 | Parade of Lights at 6 p.m., then the tree lighting and fireworks at Village Green Park |
| November 21 to December 9 | Festival of Trees, Community Arts Center |
October: dogs, costumes and tribute concerts
Bark in the Park opens the month on Saturday, October 3, at Village Green Park. It is the city's festival for dogs and the people who walk them.
Halloween on the Green is Thursday, October 22, also at Village Green Park. The city bills it as trick-or-treating on the green.
Next door, the Fairfield Community Arts Center at 411 Wessel Drive has three evening shows this month:
- Saturday, October 3: Mike Masse: Epic Acoustic Classic Rock.
- Friday, October 9: Always Olivia, a tribute to Olivia Newton-John.
- Saturday, October 24: Forever Simon & Garfunkel.
Tickets, times and prices are on each show's page in the city calendar.
November 21: the Parade of Lights and the Festival of Trees
The biggest night of Fairfield's year is Saturday, November 21. Here is how the evening runs, from the city's 2026 schedule:
- 5 to 6 p.m.: a children's craft inside the Community Arts Center.
- 5 to 7 p.m.: the Festival of Trees opens inside the Arts Center, with the Giving Tree tag handout.
- 5 to 7 p.m.: food trucks and live reindeer outside in Village Green Park.
- 6 p.m.: the Parade of Lights steps off from Waterworks Park, and the Fairfield STARZ dance team performs on the green.
- After the parade: the tree lighting and fireworks at Village Green Park.
The city's posted food trucks are Amaizing Grace, Barking Burger Company, Chester's Pizza, Little Trolley Donuts and Quad Que BBQ. Last year's route ran south on Groh Lane, east on River Road and Nilles Road, and south on Wessel Drive to Village Green Park. Check the parade page for the 2026 route before you pick a spot.
The Festival of Trees, November 21 to December 9
The Community Arts Center fills with decorated trees sponsored by local businesses and organizations, and visitors vote for their favorite. Starting December 10, the city donates several of the trees to local families who need one for the holidays.
Any week of the year
- Jungle Jim's International Market. The Fairfield original, at 5440 Dixie Highway, is a grocery store that doubles as an afternoon out.
- Harbin Park. One of Fairfield's largest parks, with trails and open space. Fall is a good season for it.
- Marsh Park. The lake park is heading into a major rebuild. Our development guide covers the plan.
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Questions
When is the Fairfield Parade of Lights in 2026?
Saturday, November 21, 2026. The parade steps off from Waterworks Park at 6 p.m. and ends at Village Green Park, followed by the tree lighting and fireworks.
When is the Fairfield Festival of Trees?
November 21 to December 9, 2026, at the Fairfield Community Arts Center. The opening event is 5 to 7 p.m. on November 21.
When is Halloween on the Green in Fairfield?
Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Village Green Park.
Where is the Fairfield Community Arts Center?
411 Wessel Drive in Fairfield, next to Village Green Park.
Sources
- City of Fairfield, events calendar, fairfield-city.org, read September 28, 2026
- City of Fairfield, 2026 Parade of Lights, fairfield-city.org, read September 28, 2026
- City of Fairfield, Festival of Trees, fairfield-city.org, read September 28, 2026
Published by Fairfield Square, managed by TLP Property Management. We check every fact in our guides against the sources listed above; business hours, prices and event dates change, so confirm with the business or organizer before you go. Spot something out of date? Call or text (513) 392-8074.
