The spirit of Christmas is returning to a downtown Lima business to bring joy to all. Christmas in July has become an annual tradition at The Meeting Place on Market. It brings the sights, sounds, and tastes of the holidays during the summer. The cafe will be turned into Santa's Workshop, with plenty of activities for the kids and even some for the adults. It's an event for the whole family.

July 10, 2024, Press Release from The Meeting Place on Market: Lima, Ohio - Christmas in July has become an annual tradition at The Meeting Place on Market. They transform the cafe into Santa’s Workshop and offer holiday favorite drinks and desserts such as peppermint mochas and kids' candy cane cocoas. Multiple partners for the community have joined the coffee shop in offering a fun day of activities for all ages. The schedule for the Christmas in July event on Friday, July 26th, is 9 a.m.–2 p.m.