Kick off the holiday season with a festival on Reading's charming Benson Street.
Presented by the Reading Bridal District and WeTHRIVE! in Reading.
Friday, December 2, 2022 | 6:30-9pm
West Benson St., Reading, OH 45215
Crib Dedication & Tree Lighting
Join the girl scouts for a City of Reading Christmas tradition! The crib dedication (6:30pm) and tree lighting (6:45pm) will take place at the corner of Reading Rd. and Benson St.
Storefront Scavenger Hunt
Enjoy a bit of Christmas nostalgia as you stroll past beautifully-decorated storefronts. Pick up a scavenger hunt passport from the WeTHRIVE booth in front of Lace Bridal Couture.
Photos with Santa
Bring your camera or phone and stop by Redwine & Co. to take a photo with the big guy. There will also be a festive photo backdrop located near the Reading Community Arts Center.
Hot Drinks
Keep cozy with hot chocolate and other hot drinks from local vendors!
Christmas Shopping
Support small businesses and shop for unique, locally-made gifts at our local shops and pop-up vendor tents.
Snacks
There will be plenty of snack vendors, including a s'mores station and a funnel cake booth. Grab a snack and support our community organizations-- Win-win!
Face Painting
Face painting by Mock Trial.
Caroling
Keep an ear out for the carolers from St. Paul Lutheran Church and First Baptist Church of Reading who will be spreading Christmas cheer throughout the evening
Schedule of Events
6:30pm: Crib Dedication
6:45pm: Tree Lighting
Pop-Up Vendors
2 Crafty Mamas
Arctic Buckeye
Artrageous Attire and Gifts
Bitter Sweet
Blue Devil
Brenda’s Bourbon Balls & Buckeyes
Coretta Renee's Homemade Pickles
D&D’s Boutique
Dō Rei Me Holistic Wellness LLC
Emma's Cafe & Coffee Shop
Heartfelt Tidbits
KaKnits
MaJiC
Metamorphic Forest
Prayinggrandma Art
RLYF 6th Grade Team
Reyes Designs Customs & More
Seas The Day Designs
Silver Lining Stitches
Silver creek mystic treats
Stargaze Collective
Tracy Tekulve
Two Broke Heifers
Wibbels Custom Creations
Wanda DeMar Avon Sales
Wibbels Custom Creations