Corner Park · Ashland, Ohio
Plan Your Visit
Everything you need for a visit to Ashland Christmas Village. It’s free, and everyone is welcome.

Timetable
Dates & times
Monday, December 7, 2026
- 6–8 PMPublic opening
Christmas Village
Details for Christmas Village, Monday, December 7Add to calendar (Monday, December 7)
Sunday, December 13, 2026
- 3–4 PMSpecial session
Special-needs hour
Who it’s for: Visitors with special needs and their families.
Details for Special-needs hour, Sunday, December 13Add to calendar (Sunday, December 13)
- 4–6 PMPublic opening
Christmas Village
Details for Christmas Village, Sunday, December 13Add to calendar (Sunday, December 13)
Saturday, December 19, 2026
- 5–6 PMSpecial session
Donor VIP hour
Who it’s for: Sponsors and donors with VIP wristbands. Wristbands are only needed for children. How to get VIP access
Details for Donor VIP hour, Saturday, December 19Add to calendar (Saturday, December 19)
- 6–8 PMPublic opening
Christmas Village
Details for Christmas Village, Saturday, December 19Add to calendar (Saturday, December 19)
Monday, December 21, 2026
- 6–8 PMPublic opening
Christmas Village
Details for Christmas Village, Monday, December 21Add to calendar (Monday, December 21)
- Public opening
- Regular opening hours, open to everyone.
- Special session
- Set aside for the group described with it. Check who it’s for before you go.
All times are Eastern Time.
At the village
What’s waiting for you
Every one of these is free, this year and every year to come.

The Ashland Express
Climb aboard our own little village train, first rolled out in 2024.

Visits with Santa
Share your Christmas wishes with Santa himself.

Storytime with Mrs. Claus
Gather close as Mrs. Claus reads a Christmas story or two to young listeners.

Cocoa & cookies
Something warm to hold while you wander: hot cocoa and a cookie.
Where
Finding the village
Corner ParkAshland, OhioDirections and parking details will be posted here before opening.
Good to know
Admission
Free for everyone. The village is made possible by volunteers and sponsors.
Accessibility
Accessibility details will be shared here before opening. Questions in the meantime? Email us.
North Pole mailbox
Bring a letter for Santa and drop it in the North Pole mailbox at the village. Include a return address on the envelope, and Santa or one of his elves will write back.
Changes & weather
If plans change, we’ll post a notice at the top of every page on this site.
Questions
Frequently asked
How much does it cost?
Nothing. Ashland Christmas Village is a free community event, made possible by volunteers and sponsors.
When is the village open?
In 2026, on December 7, 13, 19 and 21. Times for each date, including a special-needs hour on December 13, are listed under Dates & times on this page. Any changes will be posted here and on Facebook and Instagram.
Where is it?
Corner Park in Ashland, Ohio. Directions and parking details will be added here before opening.
