Hilliard Tree Lighting & Santa in the Park

About this adventure

Hilliard's Station Park in the heart of Old Hilliard transforms into a festive holiday wonderland for the annual Tree Lighting and Santa in the Park celebration. The evening begins with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, accompanied by lively holiday music from local Hilliard high school choirs and brass ensembles. Families gather around the civic Christmas tree for the ceremonial countdown, lighting up the park and surrounding buildings with twinkling holiday lights. The event features free horse-drawn wagon rides through Old Hilliard, live reindeer encounters where kids can meet real holiday reindeer, ice sculpting demonstrations, and outdoor fire pits for roasting marshmallows. Children can visit Santa in his heated tent, share their Christmas wishes, and create seasonal crafts in the park pavilion. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully paved, barrier-free park plaza with broad concrete pathways and zero-step street crossings. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Climate-controlled family restrooms and diaper changing counters available inside Hilliard's Station Park event pavilion. • Age Suitability: Tailored for families with young children, toddlers, and grade-schoolers. • Sensory Tips: Live reindeer enclosure has a calm, quiet viewing perimeter; fire pit seating areas offer relaxed spots to warm up away from stage speakers.