Oglebay Institute annually presents a variety of holiday events in Wheeling designed to spread holiday cheer and bring the community together to celebrate this festive season in creative ways.
Join us at one of our many holiday events.
From the Holiday Art Show & Sale and Holidays at the Mansion to performances of “The Nutcracker,” a Stifel Holiday Cabaret, and Merry Christmas Marshmallow, OI offers many ways to make creative memories with family and friends.
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Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!
Indulge in holiday-inspired culinary delights at the historic Stifel Fine Arts Center. Enjoy delicious food and drink, explore the grand mansion, and shop for gifts at the Holiday Art Show and Sale setup in the galleries.
Events include Stifel Holiday Tea Nov. 19, Holidays at Stifel: Wine & Craft Beer Event Nov. 22, Art of Wine Five-Course Holiday Dinner Dec. 13 & Stifel Holiday Brunch Dec. 15.
Here Comes Santa Claus! Child-Inspired Fun!
The holiday season brings lots of child-inspired fun. Bring the little ones to our venues to enjoy the magic of the season.
Events include Children’s Day at the Mansion (exclusively for OI members) Nov. 24, Merry Christmas, Marshmallow: An Interactive Children’s Play Dec.7 at Stifel, the holiday play “Prancer” at Towngate Theatre Dec. 6–8, Stifel Holiday Art Camp Dec. 23, and “The Nutcracker” ballet at Towngate Dec. 18-22, Ohio University Eastern Dec. 12, and Mansion Museum Dec. 8 & 15.
Dance, Sing & Make Good Cheer!
Join us for festive performances that will bring joy through the musical sounds of the holidays.
Events include Jazz at the Stifel with Jenny Wilson Trio Nov. 16, Holly, Jolly, Follies: Stifel Holiday Cabaret Nov. 23, Knock, Knock! It’s Christmas! Musical Revue Dec. 8 at Stifel, and A Very Bridge + Tunnel Christmas Dec. 14 at Towngate.
Deck the Halls!
Visit the Oglebay Institute’s annual Holiday Art Show & Sale at both Fine Arts Center and Schrader Center to shop handcrafted gifts from more than 50 artisans who have set up shop for the holidays.
Tour a holiday decorating extravaganza at the 2024 Holidays at the Mansion in Oglebay. The period rooms have been decked for the holidays by talented decorators around this year’s theme—Holiday Movie Magic.
Visit Our Calendar of Events
Visit Oglebay Institute’s calendar of events online to discover more holiday fun and year-round events in the arts, nature, and history!