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The Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and a New Year of happiness, peace, and prosperity! DDVB OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS: The DDVB office will be closed Friday, December 23rd – Monday, January […]
#ShopDTDefi Christmas in July Passport Program Pick up your #ShopDTDefi Christmas in July Passport from the DDVB office (325 Clinton Street). **Passports will be available for pick up beginning Monday, July 18th, at 9 a.m.!** FIRST 30 participants to pick […]
Santa’s coming, Santa’s coming, SANTA’S COMING!!! We are excited to once again welcome Santa into Downtown Defiance! Friday, December 3rd. Here’s a list of the day’s Festivities: 12 pm – 6 pm – Children’s Activities at the Defiance Public Library […]
We’ve launched this updated page to gather all the latest news, happenings, announcements, and fun stuff into one easy-to-find location. The search tool in the navigation bar can be useful if you are looking for specific topics. Events can still […]
Saturday, October 14th, 2023 6 – 9 p.m. Join us as we wind down the City of Defiance’s Bicentennial year with a community bonfire! The bonfire will take place in the parking lot behind River’s Edge Bar & Grille. Enjoy […]
🎃It’s Halloween Time!! The Halloween Season just wouldn’t be complete without trick-or-treat and the Defiance Lions Club Halloween Parade! Here’s a list of event dates and times for your favorite Halloween Festivities: 🍬Trick-or-Treat in Defiance: Thursday, October 27th, 6:00-7:30 p.m. […]
Holiday Shopping is right around the corner! Supporting Downtown Defiance’s small, locally-owned businesses is one of the best ways we can all give back to our community! Every purchase, big or small, makes a difference! Join us for our ShopDTDefi […]
SANTA’S COMING TO DOWNTOWN DEFIANCE! We are excited to once again welcome Santa into Downtown Defiance! Saturday, December 3rd. We are excited to once again welcome Santa into Downtown Defiance! The day’s festivities begin when Santa arrives in Downtown Defiance […]
Saturday, December 10th. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. A little sugar, a lot of fun! Downtown Defiance’s Cookie Crumble is sure to make your family’s Christmas a sweet one! Walk the streets enjoying all the holiday decorations as your family […]
As COVID-19 precautions continue to impact Defiance County, please refer to the below links for information. Practice social distancing, wash your hands and be kind. #DefiStrong Governor DeWine – https://governor.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/governor/ Center of Disease Control – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Ohio Department of Health […]
The all new Discover Defiance booklet is a handy spiral-bound guide packed full of info on lodging, dining, shopping, recreation and all that is great in Defiance. Stop by the DDVB office @visitdefianceoh and grab one for a friend!
The Defiance Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) has launched! The DORA is a designated public area where alcoholic beverages can be purchased in a designated cup from permitted establishments and carried within the district. Check out the DORA page for latest […]
The top four winners of the 2019 Catch a Moment and Photograph It Contest are: 1st : Sunset at Defiance Splash Pad by Radek Smolik 2nd: Placing the Flag by Mary Comden 3rd : Defiance Courthouse by Radek Smolik 4th […]
There’s always something going on! 24 “Don’t Miss” Events — 1 handy rack card. Pick up one at the DDVB office. These are just the highlights—there are many more events! Check out the full Community Calendar anytime for the latest […]
Show your love for Defiance. Shop these businesses all year long! The guide includes a list of 40+ retailers, a map of their locations AND a map of downtown parking. Get the PDF here > visitdefianceohio.com/…MerchantGuide-2018.pdf
Andrew L. Tuttle, a lifelong resident of Defiance, bequeathed his extensive collection of Native American artifacts, coins, documents, stamps, military memorabilia, and other artifacts, to the city of Defiance. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the city […]