Delaware Main Street Home for the Holidays & Tree Lighting

About this adventure

Historic Downtown Delaware welcomes the holiday season with its signature Home for the Holidays celebration and community tree lighting ceremony. Central Sandusky Street and Winter Street are transformed into a pedestrian winter wonderland filled with holiday music, horse-drawn carriage rides, ice sculpting demonstrations, and twinkling store displays. Families gather outside the historic Delaware County Courthouse to countdown to the grand lighting of the towering community Christmas tree. Santa Claus makes an exciting visit to greet children, hear holiday gift wishes, and pose for festive family portraits. Local shops host holiday open houses with free cookies and warm apple cider, while food trucks and cafes serve seasonal comfort foods for dinner and dessert. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wide brick and paved sidewalks throughout downtown Delaware feature zero-step street crossings and ADA curb ramps. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Clean public restrooms and family changing stations are available inside the Delaware County Courthouse and the nearby public library. • Age Suitability: Ideal for all generations, especially families with young children and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Downtown streets are open-air with comfortable walking spaces; quieter side streets provide relaxing breaks from the main tree lighting crowd.