Dublin Tree Lighting & Holly Days at Bridge Park

About this adventure

Bridge Park and Riverside Crossing Park in Dublin unite to host the annual Dublin Tree Lighting and Holly Days festival, filling the banks of the Scioto River with holiday cheer. The festivities kick off with the lighting of Dublin's majestic community Christmas tree and the illumination of the Dublin Link pedestrian bridge in brilliant green and red lights. Families can stroll across the pedestrian bridge enjoying live caroling, ice carving demonstrations, and stilt-walking holiday characters. Bridge Park's outdoor plaza hosts an artisan holiday market, heated fire pits, festive photo booths with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and complimentary hot chocolate stations. Kids can participate in seasonal scavenger hunts through Bridge Park businesses and create commemorative holiday crafts at the Dublin Arts Council tent. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wide, modern concrete walkways, elevators connecting parking decks to street level, and smooth accessibility across the Dublin Link bridge. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Clean family restrooms with comfortable baby-changing stations are located inside the North Market Bridge Park and the Riverside Crossing Pavilion. • Age Suitability: Perfect for all ages, from babies in strollers to teenagers and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Pedestrian bridge offers sweeping, serene river views away from music stages; heated fire pit lounge areas provide calm warming spots.