Annual Events

Every year Hilliard hosts a variety of diverse events that bring our community together and enhance quality of life. From our huge Independence Day Freedom Fest celebration to the annual holiday Tree Lighting, our City-sponsored events offer something for the whole family!

Annual Events

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Fall into Electronics Recycling
October 16
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Make a Difference Day
October 23
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Make a difference in your community!
Trick or Treat October 29 6-8pm
Trick Or Treat
October 29
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cram the cruiser
Cram the Cruiser
November 1 - December 6
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Help pay it forward this holiday season!
Tree Lighting
Tree Lighting
Hilliard’s Station Park
December 6
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Help us kick off the holiday season!

Vendors and Food Trucks

Though City of Hilliard events are a wonderful opportunity for local businesses to connect with the community, the sale of merchandise is not allowed at our events, nor are there booths available to reserve or rent. Instead, the City engages with local businesses through event sponsorships that include a 10’x10’ space, among other options, at certain events. There is a cost associated with this sponsorship and participating businesses are not allowed to sell items at their space.

Learn more about partnering with the City through sponsorship.

Two of our events, Freedom Fest and Fall Festival, host food trucks. All food trucks that attend our events are booked through COFTA (Central Ohio Food Truck Association). All participating food trucks must be members of COFTA to attend our events. The registration for Freedom Fest and Fall Festival typically opens in January on COFTA’s website. Please note: the available spots fill up fast.

Our 2026 Celebration at the Station season is full.

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