Check out these great events in Tiffin this December. Winter is taking it’s time getting here, but Santa is on his way to Tiffin! He’ll be at a number of holiday events, giving everyone a chance to get their picture with the jolliest guy around! Find him: Friday, December 1

• 5:15 p.m.: Christmas Tree Lighting, Leadership Park, S. Washington St & Riverside Dr

Saturday, December 2

• 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.: Simply Susan’s, 70 S. Washington St.

Sunday, December 3

• 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.: Simply Susan’s, 70 S. Washington St.

Thursday, December 7

• 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: Melissa Perry Photography, 70 E. Market St.

Saturday, December 9

• 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Santa & His Reindeer at Westgate Village, Pat Catan’s, 646 W. Market St.
• 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.: Melissa Perry Photography, 70 E. Market St. (Pets welcome!)

Sunday, December 10

• 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.: Bailiwicks Coffee Company, 62 S. Washington St.

Thursday, December 14

• 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: Bailiwicks Coffee Company, 62 S. Washington St.

Saturday, December 16

• 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.: Tom Rodgers Flowers, 245 S. Washington St.
• 12 p.m. — 4 p.m.: Lowe’s, 1025 W. Market St.

Sunday, December 17

• 12 p.m.-2 p.m.: The Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington St.
• 12 p.m. — 4 p.m.: Lowe’s, 1025 W. Market St.

Thursday, December 21

• 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: Frozone, 114 S. Washington St.

Saturday, December 23

• 12 p.m.-2 p.m.: Jolly’s, 66 E. Market St.

Ready to pick out a tree or fresh wreath? Saturdays and Sundays Riehm farm will be open, with the fields still producing veggies and homemade cookies! Keep an eye out for Santa, as he stops by most weekends. Christmas Trees & Family Fun Riehm Produce Farm, 7244 N. SR 53 11 a.m.—7 p.m. November 25 11 a.m.—6 p.m. November 26 11 a.m.—7 p.m. December 2 11 a.m.—6 p.m. December 3 11 a.m.—7 p.m. December 9 11 a.m.—6 p.m. December 10 11 a.m.—7 p.m. December 16 11 a.m.—6 p.m. December 17 Still trying to get into the holiday spirit? No worries! There many events to chose from in Tiffin and Seneca County that are sure to put you in a holly-jolly mood. Tiffin Events Friday, December 1

• 5:15 p.m.: Christmas Tree Lighting, southwest corner of Monroe & S. Washington Streets. Reading of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”, music by the Heidelberg Singing Collegians, and hot chocolate served by the Elks!
• 7 p.m.: Tiffin University “Christmas at the Ritz”, Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington St.

Saturday, December 2

• 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Tiffin Art Guild Holiday Art Boutique, 130 S. Washington St.
• 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: Granny Ballreich’s Christmas Open House, 186 Ohio Ave.
• 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Frameworks Open House 643 Miami St., Ste. 4
• 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Owltique Nail Spa Christmas Open House 145 Madison St. After the parade, Girls 11 & under may get their nails done. Boys will have a project to make.
• 11 a.m.—1 p.m.: Tiffin Art Guild Make & Takes, 130 S. Washington St.
• 11 a.m.: Tiffin Kiwanis Victorian Christmas Parade, downtown
• 11:30 a.m.—1 p.m.: Blossoms & Butterflies Garden Club - Make & Takes, Laird Arcade. Children will make bird feeders.
• 11:30 a.m.—2 p.m.: Seneca County Park District—Make & Takes, Laird Arcade.
• 12 p.m.—4 p.m. Seneca County Museum Christmas Open House, 28 Clay St.

Sunday, December 3

• 12 p.m.—4 p.m.: Seneca County Museum Christmas Open House, 28 Clay St.
• 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m.: Granny Ballreich’s Christmas Open House, 186 Ohio Ave.
• 1 p.m.-3 p.m.: Operation Elf: A Community Christmas Party, Tiffin-Seneca Public Library, 77 Jefferson St.
• 1 p.m.-5 p.m.: Tiffin Historic Trust Holiday House Tour Tickets in advance: Tiffin Ace Hardware, 1550 W. Market St.  On Dec. 3, tickets are available at the Grammes-Brown House, 172 Jefferson St. $10.
• 3 p.m.: “A Heidelberg Christmas Carol”, The Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington St.
• 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Seneca County Park District Luminary Walk at Zimmerman Nature Preserve, 680 SR 18
• 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.: St. Francis Live Nativity, 200 St. Francis Ave.

Monday, December 4

• 6:30 p.m.: Tiffin Historic Trust Chili Supper, Grammes-Brown House, 172 Jefferson St. RSVP to J. Fletcher at 419-585-2075 or 419-618-9728.

Friday, December 8

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Rock Run Holiday Open House, 2685 W. SR 224

Saturday, December 9

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Rock Run Holiday Open House, 2685 W. SR 224
• 12 p.m.—4 p.m.: Seneca County Museum Christmas Open House, 28 Clay St.
• 4 p.m.: Christmas Lessons & Carols, Old Trinity Episcopal Church, 125 E. Market St. Enjoy Christmas music and refreshments.
• 7:30 p.m.: The Nutcracker, The Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington St.

Sunday, December 10

• 12 p.m.—4 p.m.: Seneca County Museum Christmas Open House, 28 Clay St.
• 1 p.m.—3 p.m.: Franciscan Earth Literacy Center Open House, 194 St. Francis Ave. Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and the new animals living at the FELC.

Wednesday, December 13

• 5 p.m.—8 p.m.: Seneca County Museum Christmas Open House, 28 Clay St.

Thursday, December 14

• 5 p.m.—8 p.m.: Seneca County Museum Christmas Open House, 28 Clay St.

Saturday, December 16

• 7:30 p.m.: Frankie Avalon’s Beach Blanket Christmas, The Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington St.

Sunday, December 17

• 1 p.m.:  “A Christmas Story” Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington St.

Monday, December 18

• 7:30 p.m.: Allen Eiry Center Christmas Show with “The Late Show”, 28 Hopewell Ave.

Monday, December 25

• 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: NOAH Community Christmas Day Dinner, Camden Falls, 2460 S. SR 231

  Fostoria Events November 28—December 21

• Tuesdays & Thursdays 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturdays noon - 2 p.m. 11th Annual Santa at the Depot, LE&W Depot, 128 W. North St.

Friday, December 1

• 7 p.m.-10 p.m. — 3rd Annual Santa’s Wine & Cheese Tasting Event at LE&W Depot, 128 W. North St.

Saturday, December 2

• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Holiday Extravaganza at Geary Family YMC, 154 W. Center St.
• 10 a.m. –3 p.m.—Fostoria Community Arts Council Holiday Happenings Arts & Crafts Show Happenings Arts & Crafts Show, Stacy’s Place, 625 Plaza Drive
• 1 p.m. — Rotary Christmas Parade, downtown
• 7 p.m.-10 p.m. — 3rd Annual Santa’s Wine & Cheese Tasting Event Tasting Event at LE&W Depot, 128 W. North St.

And for those who have a competitive spirit, check out these fun community contest and cast your vote! Christmas Story Contest Deadline: Friday, January 12, 2018! Write a happy Christmas memory and the winner will read their story at the 2018 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony! 4 pages handwritten or 2 pages typed. Age appropriate grammar is expected. Entries from students K through 12. Adults can submit in a new category! Participants must live in Seneca County or the event must take place in Seneca County. Entries may be dropped off at the Tiffin-Seneca Public Library or the Chamber office during regular office hours.  Parents/Guardians will have to sign a waiver when the essay is submitted. Visit TiffinChamber.com for more information! Window Contest: People’s Choice This holiday season, be sure to visit all the local businesses participating in the Window Contest and vote for your favorite! Vote in person at one of the following locations:

• Croghan Colonial Bank 48 E. Market St. & 796 W. Market St.
• Fifth Third Bank 513 W. Market St.
• Impact Credit Union 435 W. Market St.
• Old Fort Banking Company 33 E. Market St. & 634 W. Market St.
• PNC Bank 550 W. Market St.
• Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Services 19 W. Market St., Suite C
• Superior Credit Union 203 N. Sandusky St.
• Tiffin-Seneca Public Library 77 Jefferson St.
• US Bank 730 W. Market St.
• Your Legacy Federal Credit Union 170 S. Washington St. & 25 Shaffer Park Drive

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