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Vhils: Haze

Contemporary Arts Center
44 E. Sixth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

The CAC is excited to host an exhibition of Portuguese street artist Alexandre Farto (aka Vhils) in Spring 2020. Vhils is renowned for his unusual technique of removing the surface layers of urban walls to create riveting portraits and imagery. Using construction tools like...

The CAC is excited to host an exhibition of Portuguese street artist Alexandre Farto (aka Vhils) in Spring 2020. Vhils is renowned for his unusual technique of removing the surface layers of urban walls to create riveting portraits and imagery. Using construction tools like...

A 19th Century Holiday Guided Tour

Heritage Village Museum
11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, OH 45241

North

Celebrate the season with a holiday guided tour of Heritage Village! Visit Kemper House, Fetter General Store, Schram Print Shop, Vorhes House, Chester Park Train Station, Elk Lick House, and Hayner House and learn how Christmas celebrations changed and evolved over the course...

Celebrate the season with a holiday guided tour of Heritage Village! Visit Kemper House, Fetter General Store, Schram Print Shop, Vorhes House, Chester Park Train Station, Elk Lick House, and Hayner House and learn how Christmas celebrations changed and evolved over the course...

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Behringer-Crawford Museum
1600 Montague Road, Covington, KY 41011

South

Designed with family fun and safety in mind, [email protected] offers an engaging adventure for kids and a relaxing and affordable break for parents amid the holiday bustle. Each of the museum's four floors are filled with fun and action. While the museum's...

Designed with family fun and safety in mind, [email protected] offers an engaging adventure for kids and a relaxing and affordable break for parents amid the holiday bustle. Each of the museum's four floors are filled with fun and action. While the museum's...

Panorama of Cincinnati Art 35

Cincinnati Art Galleries
225 E. Sixth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

The Cincinnati Art Galleries' Panorama of Cincinnati Art XXXV benefits the Cincinnati Art Club Artist Assistance Fund. This year's Panorama features over 150 works by Cincinnati artists and other artists from the Cincinnati region as well as a special selection of paintings from...

The Cincinnati Art Galleries' Panorama of Cincinnati Art XXXV benefits the Cincinnati Art Club Artist Assistance Fund. This year's Panorama features over 150 works by Cincinnati artists and other artists from the Cincinnati region as well as a special selection of paintings from...

Holiday Junction Featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203

Downtown

The Duke Energy Holiday Trains have been a Cincinnati holiday staple for more 70 years. Track-level views reveal intricate details of the display, which features over 300 rail cars and 60 locomotives. New additions for 2020 include The Northern Lights display, presented by...

The Duke Energy Holiday Trains have been a Cincinnati holiday staple for more 70 years. Track-level views reveal intricate details of the display, which features over 300 rail cars and 60 locomotives. New additions for 2020 include The Northern Lights display, presented by...

Christmas at EnterTRAINment Junction

EnterTRAINment Junction
7379 Squire Court, West Chester, OH 45069

Create a holiday tradition for your family with the magic of Christmas at the home of the World’s Largest Indoor Train Display. Take a “Journey to the North Pole” to meet Mrs. Claus and enjoy a virtual meeting with Santa himself while admiring a winter wonderland of train...

Create a holiday tradition for your family with the magic of Christmas at the home of the World’s Largest Indoor Train Display. Take a “Journey to the North Pole” to meet Mrs. Claus and enjoy a virtual meeting with Santa himself while admiring a winter wonderland of train...

Winter Wonderland Walk

Liberty Center
7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, OH 45069

North

Take a stroll through a carefully curated art walk that pays homage to some favorite holiday movies. Catch five different installations along with new interactive murals that will be sure to spread a little more holiday cheer this year. The installations include Leg Lamp from A...

Take a stroll through a carefully curated art walk that pays homage to some favorite holiday movies. Catch five different installations along with new interactive murals that will be sure to spread a little more holiday cheer this year. The installations include Leg Lamp from A...

Holiday Train Display

Glenwood Gardens
10397 Springfield Pike, Woodlawn, OH 45215

The "Great Circle Line & Points North Rail Road" holiday train display themes the times of the steam engine with whimsical buildings, landscaping and special effects as trains travel through a wintery world. The display will be featured in the Garden Workshop and is open to...

The "Great Circle Line & Points North Rail Road" holiday train display themes the times of the steam engine with whimsical buildings, landscaping and special effects as trains travel through a wintery world. The display will be featured in the Garden Workshop and is open to...

Built to Last: The Taft Historic House at 200

Taft Museum of Art
316 Pike St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Explore the history of downtown Cincinnati’s oldest surviving wooden residence still in its original location. The Baum-Longworth-Sinton-Taft house turns 200 this year! Constructed around 1820 by entrepreneur Martin Baum, the National Historic Landmark became a public museum...

Explore the history of downtown Cincinnati’s oldest surviving wooden residence still in its original location. The Baum-Longworth-Sinton-Taft house turns 200 this year! Constructed around 1820 by entrepreneur Martin Baum, the National Historic Landmark became a public museum...

Victorian Christmas

Hillforest Mansion
213 Fifth St., Aurora, IN 47001

South

Experience Christmas past and visit beautiful Hillforest decorated for the holidays. 

Experience Christmas past and visit beautiful Hillforest decorated for the holidays. 

Scuba Santa's Water Wonderland

Newport Aquarium
1 Aquarium Way, Newport, KY 41071

South

Celebrate a Cincinnati holiday tradition with Scuba Santa at Newport Aquarium! It’s a Water Wonderland full of playful penguins, colorful holiday lights, and a flurry of magical bubbles. See Scuba Santa swim underwater with a tank full of sharks and tell him what you want...

Celebrate a Cincinnati holiday tradition with Scuba Santa at Newport Aquarium! It’s a Water Wonderland full of playful penguins, colorful holiday lights, and a flurry of magical bubbles. See Scuba Santa swim underwater with a tank full of sharks and tell him what you want...

A Splendid Century

Taft Museum of Art
316 Pike St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Two hundred years ago, a grand white mansion was built on the eastern edge of Cincinnati. Over the first half of its life, the building housed some of the city’s most prominent families, finally becoming an art museum in 1932. A Splendid Century celebrates the bicentennial of...

Two hundred years ago, a grand white mansion was built on the eastern edge of Cincinnati. Over the first half of its life, the building housed some of the city’s most prominent families, finally becoming an art museum in 1932. A Splendid Century celebrates the bicentennial of...

Tania Candiani: Sounding Labor, Silent Bodies

Contemporary Arts Center
44 E. Sixth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Produced over the course of two years and several visits to Cincinnati, Sounding Labor, Silent Bodies features historical visual ephemera alongside a new suite of artwork that examines the contradictions present in the rhetoric of progress that accompanied America’s industrial...

Produced over the course of two years and several visits to Cincinnati, Sounding Labor, Silent Bodies features historical visual ephemera alongside a new suite of artwork that examines the contradictions present in the rhetoric of progress that accompanied America’s industrial...

PNC Festival of Lights

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Uptown

The Cincinnati Zoo will once again be transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 38th annual PNC Festival of Lights! In addition to admiring the beauty of four million LED lights, visitors can ride the North Polar Express train, marvel at the spectacular Wild Lights show...

The Cincinnati Zoo will once again be transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 38th annual PNC Festival of Lights! In addition to admiring the beauty of four million LED lights, visitors can ride the North Polar Express train, marvel at the spectacular Wild Lights show...

Newport Nights

Newport on the Levee
1 Levee Way, Newport, KY 41071

Enjoy music from talented local performers outdoors while dining on the delicious food and beverage of Bridgeview Box Park at Newport on the Levee.

Enjoy music from talented local performers outdoors while dining on the delicious food and beverage of Bridgeview Box Park at Newport on the Levee.

ChristmasTime at the Ark

Ark Encounter
Ark Encounter Drive, Williamstown, KY 41097

South

Don't miss the impressive Ark-sized rainbow-colored projection show this Christmas season, plus a host of other fun holiday activities like shopping, Christmas carols, petting zoo and more. Explore the grounds of the Ark Encounter free of charge. Admission rates apply to enter...

Don't miss the impressive Ark-sized rainbow-colored projection show this Christmas season, plus a host of other fun holiday activities like shopping, Christmas carols, petting zoo and more. Explore the grounds of the Ark Encounter free of charge. Admission rates apply to enter...

ChristmasTown

Creation Museum
2800 Bullittsburg Church Road, Petersburg, KY 41080

South

Stroll through the Creation Museum’s botanical gardens and view the breathtaking display of thousands of multi-colored lights. New designs and more color are added each year throughout the garden trails. Enjoy a live nativity, petting zoo, skating on the Glice® (synthetic...

Stroll through the Creation Museum’s botanical gardens and view the breathtaking display of thousands of multi-colored lights. New designs and more color are added each year throughout the garden trails. Enjoy a live nativity, petting zoo, skating on the Glice® (synthetic...

Light in the Forest

Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, OH 45150

East

Cincinnati Nature Center trails sparkle with lights reflecting a theme of peace, tranquility, and inspiration featuring the forest as a canvas for this artistic display. The softly illuminated trees and paths include three installations by OBLSK, a participant in...

Cincinnati Nature Center trails sparkle with lights reflecting a theme of peace, tranquility, and inspiration featuring the forest as a canvas for this artistic display. The softly illuminated trees and paths include three installations by OBLSK, a participant in...

Light in the Forest

Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, OH 45150

45150

45150

Bright Light Nights

Liberty Center
7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, OH 45069

Liberty Center is keeping tradition alive with its nightly tree lighting shows. Count down every evening starting at 5 p.m. as the 51-foot tree illuminates The Park. Stick around to catch one of three unique tree lighting shows every 20 minutes until 9 p.m.

Liberty Center is keeping tradition alive with its nightly tree lighting shows. Count down every evening starting at 5 p.m. as the 51-foot tree illuminates The Park. Stick around to catch one of three unique tree lighting shows every 20 minutes until 9 p.m.

Light Up the Fair

Boone County Fair Grounds
5819 Idlewild Rd, Burlington, KY 41005

South

Each of the half million LED Christmas lights that adorn the 1.5-mile driving path at the Light Up The Fair are individually controlled. Articulately choreographed to the holiday themed music, the show is broadcast live to your car radio’s 97.9 FM channel.

Each of the half million LED Christmas lights that adorn the 1.5-mile driving path at the Light Up The Fair are individually controlled. Articulately choreographed to the holiday themed music, the show is broadcast live to your car radio’s 97.9 FM channel.

Holiday in Lights

Sharon Woods
11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, OH 45241

North

Holiday in Lights, produced by The Alleen Company, is an affordable outdoor light display at Sharon Woods, a Great Park of Hamilton County, viewed by guests from the comfort of their own vehicle. Holiday in Lights is built with more than one million lights and over 250 light...

Holiday in Lights, produced by The Alleen Company, is an affordable outdoor light display at Sharon Woods, a Great Park of Hamilton County, viewed by guests from the comfort of their own vehicle. Holiday in Lights is built with more than one million lights and over 250 light...

Holiday Express

Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad
127 South Mechanic St., Lebanon, OH 45036

North

Step aboard a jolly, festive rail car and travel through Lebanon and cross over the Turtle Creek on a unique journey filled with magical moments. In each rail car, an elf will be making holiday balloons and telling stories about the North Pole as you enjoy a relaxing 45 minutes...

Step aboard a jolly, festive rail car and travel through Lebanon and cross over the Turtle Creek on a unique journey filled with magical moments. In each rail car, an elf will be making holiday balloons and telling stories about the North Pole as you enjoy a relaxing 45 minutes...

Journey Borealis

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum
1763 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton, OH 45013

North

Journey BOREALIS is a 2.5-mile drive-through holiday lights experience that uses original arrangements by Daniel Nail featuring the music of The Cincinnati Boychoir and the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra. To access the soundtrack, attendees can download the free app, Echos, and...

Journey BOREALIS is a 2.5-mile drive-through holiday lights experience that uses original arrangements by Daniel Nail featuring the music of The Cincinnati Boychoir and the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra. To access the soundtrack, attendees can download the free app, Echos, and...

Christmas Nights of Lights

Coney Island
6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230

East

The annual two-and-a-half-mile drive-through light show synchronizes the lights to both traditional and rocking holiday music through your car radio. Visitors of all ages will be awed by the larger-than-life trees, glowing snowflakes, dancing candy canes and fantastic tunnels of...

The annual two-and-a-half-mile drive-through light show synchronizes the lights to both traditional and rocking holiday music through your car radio. Visitors of all ages will be awed by the larger-than-life trees, glowing snowflakes, dancing candy canes and fantastic tunnels of...

Winter Nights, River Lights

Purple People Bridge
Access via Newport on the Levee in KY, Newport, KY 41071

Enjoy a socially-distanced family activity with a beautifully lit holiday walk across the Purple People Bridge and along the river at Newport on the Levee. One thousand lights, lighted projections and holiday music round out this festive experience. Complete your visit with a...

Enjoy a socially-distanced family activity with a beautifully lit holiday walk across the Purple People Bridge and along the river at Newport on the Levee. One thousand lights, lighted projections and holiday music round out this festive experience. Complete your visit with a...

Christmas Glow

Land of Illusion Adventure Park
8762 Thomas Road, Middletown, OH 45042

North

Celebrate the season with more than 3.8 million lights at the two-mile long Christmas Around the World drive-thru experience, visit Santa at the Christmas Village Santa Workshop or take in the majestic lights of the 45-foot Christmas tree as you and yours warm by the gas fire...

Celebrate the season with more than 3.8 million lights at the two-mile long Christmas Around the World drive-thru experience, visit Santa at the Christmas Village Santa Workshop or take in the majestic lights of the 45-foot Christmas tree as you and yours warm by the gas fire...

Botanical Christmas Workshop

The Marmalade Lily
9850 Schlottman Road, Loveland, OH 45140

East

Kickoff the holiday season with a welcoming wreath filled with botanical delights! The floral designers at The Marmalade Lily will demonstrate some helpful design and arranging techniques, and attendees will have an array of mixed greens to create their own, unique design!...

Kickoff the holiday season with a welcoming wreath filled with botanical delights! The floral designers at The Marmalade Lily will demonstrate some helpful design and arranging techniques, and attendees will have an array of mixed greens to create their own, unique design!...

Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure

Heritage Bank Center
100 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

In PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure,” Mayor Goodway is getting everything shipshape for a big Pirate Day celebration in Adventure Bay. When Cap’n Turbot falls into a dark and mysterious cavern, it’s PAW Patrol to the rescue! Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye,...

In PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure,” Mayor Goodway is getting everything shipshape for a big Pirate Day celebration in Adventure Bay. When Cap’n Turbot falls into a dark and mysterious cavern, it’s PAW Patrol to the rescue! Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye,...

Small Business Shopping Fair 2020

Hampton Inn - Kenwood
2000 Ronald Reagan Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45236

Stop in at Hampton Inn - Kenwood and shop dozens of local small business vendors at the 4th annual Shop Small event! Bath & body products, candles, clothing, jewelry, home décor, sweet treats, woodworking, business services, artwork, handmade items, wreaths, graphic tees,...

Stop in at Hampton Inn - Kenwood and shop dozens of local small business vendors at the 4th annual Shop Small event! Bath & body products, candles, clothing, jewelry, home décor, sweet treats, woodworking, business services, artwork, handmade items, wreaths, graphic tees,...

Holiday Craft Show 2020

Tri-County Commons
600 Kemper Commons Circle, Springdale, OH 45246

North

This holiday craft show features more than 100 crafters selling unique handmade crafts.

This holiday craft show features more than 100 crafters selling unique handmade crafts.

Winter Market

Washington Park
1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

This festive shopping experience in the heart of Cincinnati features regional artisans and crafters in newly designed huts. You’re sure to find something special for everyone on your list. The Porch presented by PPG Paints offers full concessions including beer, wine and...

This festive shopping experience in the heart of Cincinnati features regional artisans and crafters in newly designed huts. You’re sure to find something special for everyone on your list. The Porch presented by PPG Paints offers full concessions including beer, wine and...

Hidden Holidays: Celebrate the Findlay Market District

Findlay Market District
536 Clemray DRive, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Findlay Market: Jingle all the way around historic Findlay Market! Check out the annual Holiday Market, snap the perfect photo for your holiday card, and discover unique shopping and dining opportunities nearby. We’ll supply the snacks, a festive drink (non-alcoholic), and a...

Findlay Market: Jingle all the way around historic Findlay Market! Check out the annual Holiday Market, snap the perfect photo for your holiday card, and discover unique shopping and dining opportunities nearby. We’ll supply the snacks, a festive drink (non-alcoholic), and a...

Opening Event for 1628 Ltd. Art Exhibition

1628 Ltd.
11 Garfield Place, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

1628 Ltd. invites you to their opening event for their newest art exhibition: Rephrase: An Exploration of the World Through the Lens of Pop Art. The 1628 Ltd. Winter Exhibition is a collaboration with Visionaries and Voices (V+V). V+V is an inclusive art studio located in...

1628 Ltd. invites you to their opening event for their newest art exhibition: Rephrase: An Exploration of the World Through the Lens of Pop Art. The 1628 Ltd. Winter Exhibition is a collaboration with Visionaries and Voices (V+V). V+V is an inclusive art studio located in...

Free Photos with Santa

Laurel Bend at 86 Oldham
86 Oldham Drive, Falmouth, KY 41040

South

Take free photos with Santa and peruse the Holiday Open House. Shop with over 45 local businesses and crafters, eat good food and see the renovation progress. Supporting Laurel Bend brings hope and a future to developmentally disabled adults in the community through job...

Take free photos with Santa and peruse the Holiday Open House. Shop with over 45 local businesses and crafters, eat good food and see the renovation progress. Supporting Laurel Bend brings hope and a future to developmentally disabled adults in the community through job...

Dark Charge Day

Braxton Brewing Co.
27 W. Seventh St., Covington, KY 41011

South

Enjoy live music and great beer on December 5th, 2020 for the 6th Annual Dark Charge Day. Just like in previous years, the brewery will be releasing its beloved Dark Charge Barrel Aged Imperial Stout. All four Braxton Brewing Co. locations are taking part in the exciting...

Enjoy live music and great beer on December 5th, 2020 for the 6th Annual Dark Charge Day. Just like in previous years, the brewery will be releasing its beloved Dark Charge Barrel Aged Imperial Stout. All four Braxton Brewing Co. locations are taking part in the exciting...

Holiday Music Series

Taft Museum of Art
316 Pike St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Celebrate this special time of year with musical accompaniments presented by the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, complimentary with admission to the Taft Museum of Art. This is a rare opportunity to experience the sounds of the season and celebrate the Taft’s legacy...

Celebrate this special time of year with musical accompaniments presented by the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, complimentary with admission to the Taft Museum of Art. This is a rare opportunity to experience the sounds of the season and celebrate the Taft’s legacy...