15 Must-Attend Holiday Events
Get into the spirit a little early this year! Enjoy hometown celebrations, community shopping events, magical performances and enchanting light displays. We’ve got all the area’s best events to attend this holiday season.
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Fountain Square Ice Rink
October 27, 2018- February 18, 2019
Fountain Square- 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Skate your way through Downtown Cincinnati at the Fountain Square Ice Rink. Warm up with hot drinks or indulge in sweet treats for a winter wonderland to remember. Make it a night on the town and enjoy some of the many nearby restaurants and shops.
Christmas Night of Lights
November 9, 2018- January 1, 2019
Coney Island- 6201 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Experience this amazing light show synchronized to holiday music. Visitors of all ages will be awed by snowflakes, dancing candy canes and fantastic tunnels of lights! With two and a half miles to drive through, your family can see displays of over a million lights.
Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage
November 17, 2018
Aronoff Center- 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Everyone’s favorite holiday classic comes to life in the all-new touring production. Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the whole Peanuts gang as they put on their own Christmas play and ultimately discover the true meaning of the season. A present the whole family can enjoy!
PNC Festival of Lights
November 17, 2018 – January 1, 2019
Cincinnati Zoo- 3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45220
This holiday season, Cincinnati Zoo will once again be transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 36th annual PNC Festival of Lights! In addition to admiring the beauty of 3 million LED lights, visitors can watch a Madcap black-light puppet show, ride the BB&T Toyland Express, search for fairies in Fairyland, marvel at the spectacular Wild Lights show on Swan Lake, or snack at one of two S’mores-n-More stands.
Milford’s Hometown Holiday & Milford City Tree Lighting
November 23, 2018
Downtown Milford, OH
This annual family friendly event, which is free and open to the public, will feature a variety of holiday happenings along the four block Main Street (U.S. Route 50) historic district of Milford, Ohio 45150. Visitors will revel in the sounds and delights of the holidays as they shop local for unique gift items, dine in the town’s restaurants and celebrate the spirit of the season. Strolling Victorian carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, and free antique fire engine rides fill the air with old town holiday charm. Be sure to take time to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus from 12-5pm on Friday & Saturday, and from 1-3pm on Sunday.
98° at Christmas
November 24, 2018
Aronoff Center- 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Last year, the quartet — Nick Lachey, Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre and Jeff Timmons — released their first full-length Christmas album in 18 years, Let It Snow. The album featured the group’s signature R& B-tinged, four-part harmonies and was a natural follow up to their 1999 multi-platinum selling This Christmas. Along with beloved standards like ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’, ‘Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!’, and ‘Please Come Home For Christmas’, the 12-song collection includes their take on ‘What Christmas Means To Me’. You do not want to miss this performance!
Winterfest
Kings Island- 6300 Kings Island Drive, Kings Island, OH 45034
November 23- December 31, 2018
Imagine an old-fashioned winter…rosy-cheeked skaters gliding under twinkling lights, the magic of dazzling holiday shows and carolers in traditional costumes, shops filled with ornaments, trinkets and toys, the aroma of freshly-baked treats and the spirit of everyone’s favorite season captured in an atmosphere of warmth and nostalgia – a place where memories of holidays past are present; a place where memories of holidays now are waiting to be made. Step into WinterFest at Kings Island on select nights November 23 through December 31. It’s an unforgettable experience with the park transformed into ten enchanting winter wonderlands.
Findlay Holiday Market
December 1-2, 2018
Findlay Market 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Local artisans and craft vendors set up shop at the Market for a weekend filled with holiday cheer, gift shopping, and seasonal food and drink. The Holiday Market is the best place in town to find the perfect local gift for everyone on your list while enjoying holiday entertainment by local choirs and musicians, food demos and samples, and maybe even a surprise visit by Santa Claus and an elf or two.
The Nutcracker from the Cincinnati Ballet
December 13-24, 2018
Music Hall- 1241 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Cincinnati Ballet’s holiday triumph returns once again to Music Hall in all its splendor. Complete with eye-popping sets and costumes, and set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, The Nutcracker is the family tradition that can’t be missed. Embark on a journey with Clara, her Nutcracker Prince, and follow the Snow Queen and her King to the Land of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier are waiting to embrace you with treats and exotic celebrations.
Trains of Williamsburg Christmas Walk
December 7, 2018
Downtown Williamsburg, OH
The Trains of Williamsburg Christmas Walk will be Friday December 7, 2018, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 pm. in downtown Williamsburg. Visit Santa at the North Pole with carolers and other performers! Refreshments, special sales at the businesses and, of course, trains on display throughout the Village! A family event with fun for everyone.
A Christmas Carol
November 22-December 30, 2018
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park- 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The Playhouse’s version of A Christmas Carol combines faithful storytelling with spellbinding stage magic to bring to life its familiar story of a sinner given one last chance at redemption by four persuasive ghosts. The heartwarming message, hundreds of costumes and thrilling special effects help to make the show one of the Playhouse’s most popular productions each year.
Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, the Musical
December 3, 2018
Aronoff Center- 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The beloved TV classic RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us.
A River Village Christmas
December 8, 2018
New Richmond, OH
Old fashioned Christmas to show off historic streets. Christmas music and carolers, Santa and Mrs. Claus and premier crafters with Christmas gifts.
Doscher’s Holiday Open House
December 8, 2018
Doscher’s Candy Company- 6926 Main Street, Newtown, OH 45244
Join the fun for Doscher’s Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 8th from 10am-7pm. Enjoy hopping, refreshments, caroling, an unveiling by local award-winning artist, Kate Albert, and a visit from Santa Claus! From handmade candy canes to creamy French Chews, this candy shop will not disappoint.
Christmas in Loveland
December 15, 2018
Get all your holiday shopping done as you are swept back in time while visiting Old Historic Loveland. Everything from Jolly Ole’ St. Nick and Mrs. Clause at the North Pole, to a live Nativity scene, to a Winter Wonderland!
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