Waynesville's Christmas In The Village Waynesville, Ohio

Dates: Dec. 5-27, 2008 Cost: Free Description: This seasonal event is billed as a traditional Dickens holiday complete with Victorian street strollers, horse drawn carriages, carolers and live nativity scenes. Don’t miss the evening luminary display as 1,300 luminaries light up Main Street. The festivities also include Dickens characters, community Christmas tree and Tuba Christmas. For More Info: 513-897-8855

Candlelight Open House 6450 Arcanum-Bear Mill Road, Greenville, Ohio

Date: Dec 5, 2008 Description: A chill in the air, the aroma of fresh cedar, luminaries reflecting off the water, a crackling bonfire in the woods, hot chocolate and nibblies; all this adds to the romance of a holiday evening in the country. Enjoy your time at this rural historic landmark and get the feel of a true old fashioned Christmas. The Friends of Bear's Mill non-profit are doing this event for your enjoyment. Please leave them some Christmas cheer in the donation box on your way out! Hours: 6-10 p.m. Website:www.bearsmill.com

Historic Lebanon's 19th Annual Christmas Festival and Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade Downtown Lebanon, Ohio

Dates: Dec 6, 2008 Times: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: Free Description: The Christmas Festival is showcased by two horse-drawn carriage parades with more than 145 horse-drawn carriages. There is a 1 p.m. parade and a 7 p.m. parade, the evening parade is illuminated with candlelight and gaslight. Festivities include food and gift vendors, storytelling, photos with Santa, musical entertainment, street characters, and extended business hours for the 80-plus antique and specialty shops. For More Info: 513-932-1100 Website:www.lebanonchamber.org

Saturday Night Alive Washing Township Recreation Center,895 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Washington Twp OH

Date: Dec. 6, 2008 Time: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Description:Teens in grades 7-12 can come out for an evening full of fun. Enjoy a Pictionary Tournament, Video Game Challenge, Karaoke Carols, Texas Hold-em Prize Tournament and more. Visit the website for more information.

Christmas At Orr Mansion 521 E. Columbus Avenue, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Dates: Saturday and Sunday: Dec. 6-7 & 13-14, 2008 Description: The 1906 Orr Mansion and Logan County Museum are beautifully decorated for the holidays in period decor with more than 30 trees decorated by local organizations. Hours: Sat and Sun: 1-5 p.m. Admission: Free For More Info: 937-593-7557

The Living Christmas Tree 2008 Maiden Lane Church of God; Springfield, Ohio

Date: Dec. 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, 2008 Time: 7:00 p.m. (an additional matinee performance Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. Cost: $2 per person (available weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the church) Description: This Christmastime event, now in its 24th season, is directed by Cynthia Lund, pastor of Worship Arts at Maiden Lane. The evening features a choral ensemble, live orchestra, spoken drama, special lighting effects, and interpretive dance, as well as pre-service music by Maiden Lane's children's ensembles. More Info: Call 937-323-9747 or visit the website at: www.maidenlane.org

Holiday Home Tour Germantown, Ohio

Dates: Dec 7, 2008 Time: 1:00-5:00 p.m. Cost: $8 for Members of Historical Society; $12 for non-members Description: Germantown is a charming old village in the southwestern corner of Montgomery County. See some of the lovely homes in this tour. Homes & Buildings open are: The Cox Family @ 219 South Cherry St.; The Devillblisss Family @ 21 South Plum St.; The Judy Family @ 255 North Cherry Street; The Riling Family @ 281 North Main Street; The Taulbee Family @ 11498 Oxford Road. (Rohrer Distillery scale collection of buildings only); The Wilson Family @ 104 South Plum Street. In addition to touring these homes, visitors may want to enjoy lunch at the historic Florentine Hotel, the second oldest inn in the state of Ohio; walk across the inverted bowstring covered bridge spanning Little Twin Creek (the only bridge of its kind in the world); tour the eight-block downtown National Historic District; and browse through the Museum and Carnegie Gift Shop at Historical Society headquarters. A special exhibit of children's toys will be on display. Admission to the museum is free, and refreshments will be served. For More Info: 937-855-2064

Clearcreek Christian Assembly's Christmas Production: Scrooge! With A Dickens Of A Twist Clearcreek Christian Assembly, 1150 S. Main St., Springboro, Ohio

Dates: Dec. 4-6 @ 7 p.m.; Dec. 7 @ 3 p.m. Description: Scrooge's 100 member cast and crew is offering a top quality Christmas production to the community for the seventh year in a row. It is sure to be a family tradition at Christmas time. Cost: Reserve Tickets - $5 and $10 and it is first come, first served. Tickets can be reserved online at www.clearcreekdrama.com. For more info call 937-748-0957.

SICSA's 10th Annual A Night to Remember Fraze Pavilion Fountain,695 Lincoln Park Blvd, Kettering OH

Dates: Dec. 7, 2008 @ 6:30 p.m. Description: SICSA's Annual Night to Remember is a special evening of laughter and remembrance for the whole family. Honor a special person or pet by purchasing a brilliant holiday light on our tree. We will have refreshments for both the humans and the pets, as well as a tree lighting ceremony. Lights are just $5.00 each and the proceeds benefit the Miami Valley's homeless animals. Purchase 5 or more lights and receive a commemorative ornament. Cost: $5 Registration and Tickets can be reserved online at www..sicsa.org. For more info call 937-294-6505.

Guided by the Light Cox Arboretum; 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton OH

Dates: Dec 12, 2008 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Description:Join us at the Arboretum for a stress-relieving luminary walk through the gardens & grounds. Thousands of candles will light the way for you, or join one of our tour guides to discover many hidden treasures. Experience the calming impact of nature at night, and enjoy hot chocolate and s'mores by the outdoor fireplace. This is a weather permitting event, please call 434-9005 for more information.

The Littlest Angel Christmas Play Englewood Christian Assembly of God, 415 N Main St, Englewood OH

Dates: Dec 12- 14, 2008 Time: Friday: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.; Saturday: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

26th Annual Community Festival of Choirs First Church of God; 760 Farmersville Pike, Germantown, Ohio

Dates: Dec 14, 2008 Time: 7:00 p.m. Description: The Historical Society of Germantown is sponsoring the 26th Annual Community Festival of Choirs. The choral ensemble will be made up of choir members from several local churches. Cost: Free For More Info: 937-855-7951

Holiday Evening At Edison Edison Community College

Dates: Dec 11, 2008 Time: 8:00 p.m. Description: This is the 11th year for this celebration. This year, The Solid Brass will be the featured guest. For More Info or to order tickets: contact Julie Slattery at 937-778-7806 or email at slattery@edisonohio.edu.

Dayton Ballet's Nutcracker Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton, Ohio

Date: Fridays thru Sundays Dec. 12-21, 2008 Times: Fridays & Saturdays 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 14th: 1:00pm, 4:30pm; Sunday 21st: 2:30pm Description: Inspired by Tchaikovsky's beautiful music, The Nutcracker has become an irreplaceable annual tradition for families across the Miami Valley. With its enchanting story, lavish costumes and colorful scenery, The Nutrcracker engages the audience from the beginning to end. Performed at the Schuster Center and choreographed by Karen Russo and Dermot Burke, Dayton Ballet's The Nutcracker features the late local philanthropist, Virginia Kettering as a young girl dreaming about her Uncle Drosselmeier's handsome gift. She is joined onstage by an amazing group of characters - white mice, marching soldiers, Russian princes, a Chinese Quartet, shepherds and their lambs, the Snow King and Queen, and of course, the Sugar Plum Fairy. For More Info: 937-228-3630

SunWatch Winter Solstice Sleepover SunWatch Indian Village, Dayton, Ohio

Date: Dec. 19-20, 2008 Time: Friday 6:00 p.m. to Saturday 8:00 a.m. Description: The overnight experience at SunWatch is designed to provide a unique perspective on SunWatch Indian Village by spending an educationally fun-filled night in the reconstructed village. Overnighters will be able to create crafts, enjoy a snack, shop in the giftshop and settle down for a cozy night in the village. Cost: $25 per person for sleepovers For More Information: 937-268-8199

Victory of Light over Darkness The Greene: County Line Rd and E Stroop Rd, Beavercreek OH

Date: Dec. 19-30, 2008 (Sunday) Description: See the lighting of the Menorah each night at sunset in Plum Street Park in honorof Chanukah, the Festival of Lights. Sponsored by Rabbi Mangel and Chabad Center of Dayton. For More Information: 937.490.4990

A Kid's New Year's Eve Party Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Dayton, Ohio

Date: Dec. 30, 2008 Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $7 in advance. A family four-pack $25. Admission the day of the event is $9 or $30 for family four-pack. Membership and discount passes do not apply for admission. Tickets may be purchased online starting Dec. 1. Description: An evening of music, games, food, and fun for children and their families. The party will feature special programming, laser shows, face painting, animal presentations and more. The ball will be dropped at 8:15 to "ring" in the new year. For More Info: 275-7431

DANCE-IN T­H­E NEW YEAR ~ NEW YEAR’S EVE CONCERT Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton, Ohio

Date: Dec. 31, 2008 Time: 8:00 p.m. Ticket Cost: $13 to $65 Description: A favorite Dayton event! ­­The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and Music Director Neal Gittleman present a festive program that has become one of the region's most famous traditions: the DPO's marvelous New Year's Eve Concert. Every year the audience gets larger, the smiles wider, the champagne tastier and the music more festive. Music Director Neal Gittleman puts a new spin on the Philharmonic’s New Year’s Eve classic event when he programs an evening of light music, all based on dance. Yes, a few of the Viennese standards will be played, but Neal will spice up the roster with favorites from the traditions of the minuet, ballroom, folk, tango, jazz, bossa nova, flamenco, hoedown, jitterbug, tap and saltarello styles. You will leave the hall ready to dance into the new year.