Kick off the holiday season with a festival on Reading's charming Benson Street.
Presented by the Reading Chamber of Commerce
and the Reading Bridal District
Presented by the Reading Chamber of Commerce
and the Reading Bridal District
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 6-9pm
West Benson St., Reading, OH 45215
Join the girl scouts for a City of Reading Christmas tradition! The crib dedication and tree lighting will take place at the corner of Reading Rd. and Benson St.
Enjoy a bit of Christmas nostalgia as you stroll past beautifully-decorated storefronts. Pick up a scavenger hunt passport from the info booth.
Take a photo with the big guy following the City of Reading Crib Dedication and Girl Scout Tree Lighting.
Keep cozy with hot chocolate and other hot drinks from local vendors and food trucks! Grab dinner at a local restaurant or a food truck and snack on treats from vendors.
St. Paul Lutheran Church will continue their tradition of bringing the Christmas story to life with a Live Nativity. In addition to live animals, visitors will receive hot chocolate, cookies, sing carols around a fire, and help perform the story of the first Christmas.
Support small businesses and shop for unique, locally-made gifts at our local shops and pop-up vendor tents.
Enjoy free face painting and balloon twisting at the Holiday Walk, adding extra fun to your celebration. Perfect for all ages!
Make some furry friends at the Rustic Creek Farms petting zoo and root for your favorite racer at the pig races!
Let the kids burn off some energy in the bounce house, enjoy a game of light-up mini-golf, or compete at other inflatable games!
The City of Reading Crib dedication (sponsored by the Reading Church Council)
Girl Scout Tree Lighting (children are welcome to bring an ornament to help decorate the tree)
Students from Cincinnati Classical Academy perform Christmas carols outside of The Queen's Lace