Spend the holidays in Oxford, MS! In this small town, there are many holiday events to be celebrated through the month of December. As the temperatures begin to drop and the trees begin to glisten, this homey, college town becomes a little like Santa’s workshop in the North Pole. Several family-friendly events and shows are presented locally in hopes that many will attend.
2020 Oxford Holiday Events:
Square Alliance Holiday Open House
When: Friday, November 27 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: The Square
What: Santa will be walking around the Square (no formal pictures), Oxford Square Alliance Sleigh will be outside city hall for photos, Stores will be having sales! Check their social pages for deals. Civic chorus will perform at 5:30 p.m. on the plaza at City Hall.
Elf Scavenger Hunt
When: Tuesday, December 1 – Wednesday, December 30
Where: Various Downtown Square Businesses
What: Help Visit Oxford find their elves! 12 elves are scattered between different businesses in the historic downtown Square. Pick up a card at Visit Oxford to participate & return your card once you’ve found them all to be entered in a prize drawing on the 30th. You do not need to be present to win. The drawing will be at 3:30 p.m on the 30th.
Holiday Village at The Ford Center
When: Thursday, December 3 – Thursday, December 17
Where: The Ford Center for Performing Arts
What: Featured are the Gingerbread Houses, Ceramic Winter Village with a working train, and our North Pole Mailbox direct to Santa! Another special feature is a LEGO Gingerbread House built by the Ford Center staff. Operating hours can be found here.
Christmas Movies at the Drive-In
When:
Friday, December 4 7p.m. Gremlins
Saturday, December 5 7 p.m. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Friday, December 11 7 p.m. The Santa Clause
Saturday, December 12 7 p.m. Elf
Friday, December 18 7 p.m. Die Hard
Saturday, December 19: A Christmas Story
Tickets: Click here
Winter Wonderland at the Arena
When: December 6 – 13: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Lafayette County Multipurpose Arena
70 F.D. Buddy E Pkwy, Oxford, MS 38655
What:
Socially distant winter wonderland trail with visits from Santa
Oxford Artist Guild Holiday Market
Write your letter to Santa & drop it right in his mailbox!
Entry is free; however, a $5 donation per family is suggested
Dec. 12:
- 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Chick-fil-a’s Breakfast with Santa, $5/person
- 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Winter Cocktail Walk benefitting Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, free to members- renew or join at oxfordarts.com
*Reserve your time at www.oxfordarts.com/winterwonderland
Oxford Reverse Christmas Parade
When: Monday, December 7: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: mTrade Park
328 Old Sardis Rd, Oxford, MS 38655
What: This year, floats will be on display at mTrade park and attendees drive by. FREE
Gingerbread House Contest at Graduate Oxford
When: Tuesday, December 8 – Sunday, December 13
Where: Graduate Oxford Hotel
What: Submit your design by Nov. 30th at this link. The houses will be on display the 8th – 13th and the winner will be selected on the 15th! Visit Oxford is helping judge.
Holly Jolly Holidays on the Historic Oxford Square Presented by cspire
When:
Friday, December 11: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 12: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 13: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Downtown Square
What: Ice Skating, Carriage Rides, Hot Chocolate and more!
Cost to Skate: $10 Adults, $5 kids (includes skate rental); time slots are 30 min each
Cost for Carriage Ride: $10 per group/ride
Reservations:
Carriage Rides: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C48A9AD2FA0FD0-holly
Ice Skating: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C48A9AD2FA0FD0-holly1
*Pay upon arrival via card or Venmo
Santa Photo Opportunities
When:
December 3: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
December 12: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
December 19: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Visit Oxford
1013 Jackson Ave E Oxford, MS 38655
What: Santa visits our visitor center! Bring your kiddos and a camera to snap a photo with Santa. Santa will be seated behind his desk, checking his list to have a safe, distanced interaction. FREE
1013 Jackson Avenue East
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 232-2477
Let’s Get Social:
Facebook: Visit Oxford
Twitter: @VisitOxfordMS
Instagram: @visitoxfordms
