Window Wonderland

Photo courtesy of Dr. Jeffrey Perkins

Window Wonderland

November 20, 2026


  • Windows are unveiled at 3:00 pm.
  • Tree Lighting will begin at 7:00p.m.


The Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at 7 pm.


Santa will descend from the top of the Briggs & Starr Building soon after, and then listen to the Christmas wishes of kids in this holiday tradition.


Other attractions that take place after Santa arrives include:

  • Pet a Horse with partners at Christians Children Home of Ohio (N. Market Street)
  • Miser Brother Battle: Fire vs. Ice (in front of Uptown Downtown Antiques)
  • Toy Train Rides (in front of RE/MAX on W Liberty)
  • Live Reindeer (in front of Liberty Commons on E Market)


A HUGE thank you to Armstrong, River Radio for donating the prizes to our window decorating competition!


Join us on Friday, November 20, 2026 from 3 - 9:00 PM as we celebrate the Holiday Season in Downtown Wooster!


The highlights of the evening’s program include the lighting of the Children’s Tree on Public Square and, of course, the appearance of Santa.


Santa will make his descent from the rooftop of The Briggs & Starr Building at Public Square (with assistance from the Wooster Fire Department), following the tree lighting. Some very special elves – the College of Wooster Cheerleaders will be assisting Santa this year.


In addition, there are horses from Christian Children's Home (One Heart Stables), courtesy of CCHO & Main Street Bank, and two very live reindeer (from Spring Mist Farms of Brunswick), which are sponsored by The Commercial & Savings Bank. Children can have their pictures taken with Santa at the pavilion. Throughout downtown, you can get a cup of hot chocolate, coffee, hot apple cider, and Lerch’s Donuts at Main Street Bank! There’s ornament making, plenty of music & open houses at most of the stores – not to mention an excellent time to begin your holiday shopping!


This is our fifth year of the Great Elf Scavenger Hunt! Be sure to grab a passport at participating locations and begin the self-guided tour of Downtown Wooster to spot these mischievous elves. Return your passport to the Main Street Wooster Office for a chance to win great prizes featuring local merchandise and Downtown Dollars. Thank you to the Apple Creek Banking Company for sponsoring our Elf Scavenger Hunt.


Be sure to look at the windows that have been beautifully decorated by downtown merchants.