Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Hilliard, Ohio for 2026. The city’s Tree Lighting fills Station Park and the Historical Village on Sunday, December 6, with Santa, a holiday train and live reindeer, and young entrepreneurs sell their creations at the Biz Kids Market on Saturday, December 12. We check every date on the City of Hilliard website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Ohio Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Hilliard
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Hilliard
- Tree Lighting: Sunday, December 6, 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm, tree lit at 6:15 pm
- Santa, a holiday train, live reindeer and carriage rides, all free
- Biz Kids Market: Saturday, December 12, 1 pm to 4 pm, The Well
- Every date checked on the City of Hilliard site on Nov 11
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Hilliard Tree Lighting
- When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with the tree lit at 6:15 pm
- Where: Hilliard’s Station Park and the Historical Village at Weaver Park, 4021 Main Street, Hilliard, OH 43026 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The City of Hilliard turns downtown into a holiday afternoon at Station Park, with Santa and his elves, a holiday train, a petting zoo, horse and carriage rides, face painting, stilt walkers and local school choirs.
A trolley runs to the Historical Village at Weaver Park, where kids find live reindeer, a giant snow globe and a station for letters to Santa and Mrs. Claus, and everyone gathers back downtown for the tree lighting at 6:15 pm.
Parent tip: Park free at the Franklin County Fairgrounds or the Makoy Center, since Main Street and nearby blocks close from 3 to 7 pm.
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- Hilliard’s Station Park and the Historical Village at Weaver Park, 4021 Main Street, Hilliard, OH 43026 (opens in maps)
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Biz Kids Market
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 1 pm to 4 pm
- Where: The Well, Alton Hall, 3993 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH 43026 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to browse, items for sale
- Ages: All ages
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The Biz Kids Market is a holiday market where Hilliard’s young entrepreneurs sell products and handmade goods they have been working on, from crafts to small inventions.
It lands two weeks before Christmas, so it is a fun place to pick up a last-minute gift and show your own kids what running a little business looks like.
Parent tip: Bring small bills, and let your kids ask the young sellers how they made their products.
- Host
- City of Hilliard (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- The Well, Alton Hall, 3993 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH 43026 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Ohio Christmas train rides page.
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When each Hilliard Christmas event for kids happens
Spend the afternoon of December 6 at the tree lighting, riding the trolley between Station Park and the Historical Village, then shop the Biz Kids Market for gifts on December 12.
- Hilliard Tree LightingHilliard · Dec 6
- Biz Kids MarketHilliard · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Ohio Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Dublin, Columbus, Powell and Grove City. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Hilliard Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Hilliard, Ohio this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Hilliard for 2026: the Hilliard Tree Lighting on December 6 and the Biz Kids Market on December 12.
When is the Hilliard Tree Lighting in 2026?
Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Hilliard’s Station Park, 4021 Main Street, and the Historical Village at Weaver Park. The tree is lit at 6:15 pm.
Is there a train at the Hilliard Tree Lighting?
Yes. A holiday train runs at Station Park, along with horse and carriage rides from 4 to 6:30 pm and a trolley between the park and the Historical Village.
Where do I park for the Hilliard Tree Lighting?
Free parking is at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, the lot at Madison and Wayne streets and the Makoy Center. Main Street, Center Street and Franklin Street close from 3 to 7 pm.
Who do I contact about Hilliard holiday events?
City of Hilliard Community Relations at CommunityRelations3@hilliardohio.gov for the tree lighting, and Hilliard Recreation and Parks at recandparks@hilliardohio.gov.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Ohio?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Ohio Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Hilliard on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
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