Can you believe it!? The Holidays are here! Whether you are searching for an event to honor your family's traditions or create new ones; an event to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts or an event to bring in the New Year, look no further than Darke County. Take a look at the list below for ideas, or check out our website for more information, www.VisitDarkeCounty.org. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter. We are Darke Tourism.

Splat Experience! Enjoy the inspirational live painting of Marc Eckel at Romer's on Tuesday, December 1 at 2:00 pm. Free to the public. Snacks for $3.

You are invited to enjoy the romance of the holidays at Historic Bear's Mill during an evening in the country with the Candlelight Open House at Bear's Mill on Friday, December 4 from 6:00 - 10:00 pm. In addition, enjoy Gary Hovey's sculptures of stainless steel forks, knives and spoons made into forms of wildlife, creating images of herons, bears and game fish from utilitarian dinnerware. His unique work plus the paintings of his wife Tonnie will be featured at Bear’s Mill during the month of December. For more details, visit bearsmill.com or call (937) 548-5250.

Phil Dirt & The Dozers returns to St. Clair Memorial Hall on Friday, December 4 at 6:00 pm. Call (937) 548-2477 for tickets or visit www.centerforarts.net.

Embrace the spirit of the holidays with a lighted twilight stroll through Shawnee Prairie, and partake in 19th century hospitality at the Log House on Saturday, December 5 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. Enjoy a roaring fire, gingerbread and hot wassail along with music from Christmas past and crafts for the children. Click here for the Darke County Parks website, www.darkecountyparks.org or call (937) 548-0165.

Skilless Villains Live at Montage Cafe! The League of Women Voters Darke County proudly presents eclectic “free-style rock” band Skilless Villains on Saturday, December 5 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Contact Marie Boas at (937) 548-2122.

Babes in Toyland. Children of all ages will enjoy this contemporary twist on a classic story live at St. Clair Memorial Hall, Sunday, December 6 at 2:00 pm. Contact the Darke County Center for the Arts at (937) 547-0908 for tickets.

Versailles Holiday Tour of Homes. The Versailles Garden Club hosts this festive event just in time for the holidays on Sunday, December 6 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Tickets will be available at all places for $10. Call (937) 526-5302 for more information.

Bring the little ones to share their Christmas list with Santa at Broadway Joe's. Santa will be in his big chair with his listening ears on Friday, December 11 & 18 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, and Saturday, December 12 & 19 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

Forever Plaid Presents: Plaid Tidings. A brand new show filled with Christmas standards that have been "Plaid-erized." This comedy revue centers on four young male singers killed in a car crash in the 1950's on the way to perform on the Ed Sullivan Show. They return to earth after receiving a call from the heavenly Rosemary Clooney asking them to put a little harmony into a discordant world. Starring The Plaids: Ben York, Doug Gordon, Ken DeMange and Keith Rawlins. Shows are Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13. Contact Therese Pohlman at (937) 526-5566 to purchase tickets and for full list of dates.

Christmas with the Wavaires at Greenville High School on Sunday, December 13 at 5:00 pm. Enjoy a catered dinner by Mike James, auction and a show with the Wavaires.Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children under 10. Contact Lori Lemon at
(937) 547-1743 for tickets.

Learn tips and tricks to make your holiday meals taste like you honed your skills while winning The Next Food Network Star! Start today by sitting in on a cooking class at The KitchenAid Experience located in downtown Greenville. The theme for this month is "family traditions," recipes include chicken pot pie, pumpkin strudel pie and holiday breads! Classes are Monday through Saturday at 10:30 am. Classes change monthly and are free and open to the public weekdays. No advance registration necessary. Sign-up for the free e-newsletter at www.kitchenaid.com/experience.

A Night in Hollywood! Walk the red carpet! Vote for the people's choice award, enjoy dinner and award-winning wines at the Winery at Versailles on New Years Eve from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Reservations are a must. Contact Carlena at (937) 526-3232 or visit www.wineryatversailles.com.

The staff and board of trustees at the Darke County Visitors Bureau wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.