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Grove City Town Center pairs its evening Christmas parade with the two-day Mistletoe Market starting Friday, December 4, 2026.
Grove City Town Center fills the first weekend of December with two traditions. The Mistletoe Market opens Friday, December 4, 2026, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. and returns Saturday, December 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Town Center Park, 3359 Park Street.
The market takes its cue from German Christkindl markets, gathering local artisans and makers under a heated tent with food trucks parked nearby. It is a good spot to find handmade ornaments, wreaths and small gifts while supporting Grove City businesses, and Santa has been a regular visitor in past years.
On Friday at 7:00 p.m., the Grove City Christmas Parade rolls through the Town Center. Entries are capped at 50, which keeps the parade short enough for small children while still packing in floats, bands and lighted vehicles. Plan to stake out a curbside spot before 7:00, then warm up in the market tent once the last float passes.
