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6th Annual OTR Holiday Home Tour

Lost & Found OTR
22 E 4th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

This tour celebrates the rich architectural history and diversity of Over-the-Rhine with a look into some amazing homes. Tour check-in will be at Lost & Found, 22 East 14th.Cincinnati, OH 45202. From there, you will set off on a self-paced walking tour of 6-10 homes and...

This tour celebrates the rich architectural history and diversity of Over-the-Rhine with a look into some amazing homes. Tour check-in will be at Lost & Found, 22 East 14th.Cincinnati, OH 45202. From there, you will set off on a self-paced walking tour of 6-10 homes and...

Gallery Gifts - Fine Arts and Fine Crafts for Holiday Giving

Off Ludlow Gallery
3408 Ormond Street, cincinnati, OH 45220

This year give an artfully created gift. 25 local artists will display for sale gift sized and gift prices items for Holiday Giving. Photography - Steve Barger, Kent Krugh + Glass - Shelby Hines + Ceramics - Gail Lungren, CRC Ceramic Class, Audra Daniels + Bookarts - Judith...

This year give an artfully created gift. 25 local artists will display for sale gift sized and gift prices items for Holiday Giving. Photography - Steve Barger, Kent Krugh + Glass - Shelby Hines + Ceramics - Gail Lungren, CRC Ceramic Class, Audra Daniels + Bookarts - Judith...

Ho! Ho! Ho! It's Santa at Carew Tower

Carew Tower
441 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Bring your own camera for photos with downtown’s only Santa in a festive North Pole setting on the 1st floor of the Carew Tower Arcade.  Stop by the letter writing station and drop your letter into the Macy’s Believe mailbox that goes straight to Santa at the North...

Bring your own camera for photos with downtown’s only Santa in a festive North Pole setting on the 1st floor of the Carew Tower Arcade.  Stop by the letter writing station and drop your letter into the Macy’s Believe mailbox that goes straight to Santa at the North...

North Pole Express

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

North

During the hour long journey Santa and his elves will make their way through the train to visit with each family. Every child will receive a bell from Santa’s sleigh. We encourage you to bring your own camera, pictures with Santa are allowed and encouraged. Balloon artists...

During the hour long journey Santa and his elves will make their way through the train to visit with each family. Every child will receive a bell from Santa’s sleigh. We encourage you to bring your own camera, pictures with Santa are allowed and encouraged. Balloon artists...

Winter Market

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

This holiday season, we’re bringing a festive shopping experience to the heart of Cincinnati. The Winter Market at Fountain Square will feature regional artisans and crafters in newly designed huts! You’re sure to find something special for everyone on your list. Vendor list...

This holiday season, we’re bringing a festive shopping experience to the heart of Cincinnati. The Winter Market at Fountain Square will feature regional artisans and crafters in newly designed huts! You’re sure to find something special for everyone on your list. Vendor list...

Cincinnati SantaCon

Jack Cincinnati Casino
1000 Broadway St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Santas meet downtown and sing songs, make merry and spread good cheer throughout city. Based around pub crawl. Donations made to Cure Starts Now. Participating venues and specials are posted the day before the event. Registration required.

Santas meet downtown and sing songs, make merry and spread good cheer throughout city. Based around pub crawl. Donations made to Cure Starts Now. Participating venues and specials are posted the day before the event. Registration required.

Holiday Hijinks! presented by Sir Pat-Trick

Madcap Puppets
3316 Glenmore Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211

West

Come Celebrate the Holidays as a family with some Magic. Holiday Hijinks! is a fast-paced afternoon of pure family entertainment! This special Holiday Show, geared towards the entire family, is a throwback to the days of Vaudeville, starring award-winning magical entertainer Sir...

Come Celebrate the Holidays as a family with some Magic. Holiday Hijinks! is a fast-paced afternoon of pure family entertainment! This special Holiday Show, geared towards the entire family, is a throwback to the days of Vaudeville, starring award-winning magical entertainer Sir...

Santa's Workshop

Washington Park
1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

This year, ditch your annual trip to the mall and venture down to Washington Park to see Santa Claus Every Saturday in December, Santa and his merry band of Elves will be spending time in Washington Park making gifts, ornaments and other fun creations from 1pm to...

This year, ditch your annual trip to the mall and venture down to Washington Park to see Santa Claus Every Saturday in December, Santa and his merry band of Elves will be spending time in Washington Park making gifts, ornaments and other fun creations from 1pm to...

Holiday Prints Workshop

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

Downtown

Make the holidays extra-special this year by crafting your own holiday print! Senior Manager of Adult Programs Ellen Stedtefeld will guide you through the basics of block printing and help you design your own one-of-a-kind holiday print to use on handmade ornaments and cards....

Make the holidays extra-special this year by crafting your own holiday print! Senior Manager of Adult Programs Ellen Stedtefeld will guide you through the basics of block printing and help you design your own one-of-a-kind holiday print to use on handmade ornaments and cards....

Black Nativity

Word of Deliverance Family Life Center
693 Fresno Road, Forest Park, OH 45240

North

The "Black Nativity" originated in 1961 and was performed Off-Broadway by Langston Hughes. The modified celebration of the birth of Jesus exhibits more than just another Christmas production. This illustrious story is filled with joyfulness as it expresses one of the...

The "Black Nativity" originated in 1961 and was performed Off-Broadway by Langston Hughes. The modified celebration of the birth of Jesus exhibits more than just another Christmas production. This illustrious story is filled with joyfulness as it expresses one of the...

Hello, Dolly!

Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, HELLO, DOLLY! is the universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls 'the best show of the year!' and the Los Angeles Times says 'distills the mood-elevating properties of the American musical at its giddy best'. Director...

Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, HELLO, DOLLY! is the universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls 'the best show of the year!' and the Los Angeles Times says 'distills the mood-elevating properties of the American musical at its giddy best'. Director...

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Taft Theatre
317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Back by popular demand, bring your family and celebrate the season with our live rendition of your favorite holiday TV special! Don’t let the hustle and bustle of the holidays get you down. Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang are here to remind us about what’s...

Back by popular demand, bring your family and celebrate the season with our live rendition of your favorite holiday TV special! Don’t let the hustle and bustle of the holidays get you down. Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang are here to remind us about what’s...

Holiday Pops

Cincinnati Pops
Music Hall, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Cincinnati’s holiday tradition returns! Make new family memories with a sparkling blend of holiday favorites at Music Hall. Music Hall becomes a winter wonderland as you make memories of a lifetime with friends and family. This year's concert features vocalist Megan...

Cincinnati’s holiday tradition returns! Make new family memories with a sparkling blend of holiday favorites at Music Hall. Music Hall becomes a winter wonderland as you make memories of a lifetime with friends and family. This year's concert features vocalist Megan...

A Christmas Carol

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mount Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Uptown

Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a miraculous Christmas Eve transformation as he views with new eyes his past, present and the possibilities of the future. As he witnesses all those who have improved his life he realizes that it's never too late to change his miserly ways. A Christmas...

Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a miraculous Christmas Eve transformation as he views with new eyes his past, present and the possibilities of the future. As he witnesses all those who have improved his life he realizes that it's never too late to change his miserly ways. A Christmas...

A Christmas Celebration

Parrish Auditorium, Miami University
1601 University Blvd, Hamilton, OH 45011

North

Join the Merit Theatre Company Orchestra & Chorale as they present a festive magical night of Christmas music! The night will be full of Christmas Cheer from a 50 piece orchestra, chorale, and children’s choir!

Join the Merit Theatre Company Orchestra & Chorale as they present a festive magical night of Christmas music! The night will be full of Christmas Cheer from a 50 piece orchestra, chorale, and children’s choir!

The Frog Princess

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
1127 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Prince Ivan’s father has declared that it is time for his sons to marry, but when Ivan discovers his bride-to-be is actually a frog, he is toad-ally disappointed. Vasilisa is more than your typical hoppy-go- lucky frog, though...she’s a kindhearted princess under a curse!...

Prince Ivan’s father has declared that it is time for his sons to marry, but when Ivan discovers his bride-to-be is actually a frog, he is toad-ally disappointed. Vasilisa is more than your typical hoppy-go- lucky frog, though...she’s a kindhearted princess under a curse!...

A Christmas Celebration

Parrish Auditorium
1601 UNIVERSITY BLVD, HAMILTON, OH 45011

North

Featuring songs of the season & traditional favorites with our dazzling 50-piece orchestra, the Merit Company Chorale, and children's choir. Join us for this festive, heartwarming event to sing in the season with beautiful and beloved songs and carols like "O Holy Night,"...

Featuring songs of the season & traditional favorites with our dazzling 50-piece orchestra, the Merit Company Chorale, and children's choir. Join us for this festive, heartwarming event to sing in the season with beautiful and beloved songs and carols like "O Holy Night,"...

Holiday Maker's Market

The Party Source
95 Riviera Drive, Bellevue, KY 41073

South

The weather outside may be frightful, but the heated tent with dozens of local vendors will be delightful! Join for an afternoon of artists and makers, crafters and bakers at the Holiday Maker's Market! They have 35 local vendors with a variety of items that are sure to take...

The weather outside may be frightful, but the heated tent with dozens of local vendors will be delightful! Join for an afternoon of artists and makers, crafters and bakers at the Holiday Maker's Market! They have 35 local vendors with a variety of items that are sure to take...

Christmas Casino at Rising Star Casino

Rising Star Casino
777 Rising Star Drive, Rising Sun, IN 47040

West

Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves return for one-of-a-kind holiday season experience with live reindeer 20-foot Christmas tree, Christmas Market Village and more.

Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves return for one-of-a-kind holiday season experience with live reindeer 20-foot Christmas tree, Christmas Market Village and more.

A River Village Christmas

Front St., New Richmond, OH 45157

East

Event takes place 2-8 pm. Santa Paws dog parade and Holiday Lights parade begins at 2:30 and includes Santa's arrival to the event. Dog costume prizes awarded at the bandstand following the parade. Horse-drawn carriage rides along Front St. Santa at Haussermann Park following...

Event takes place 2-8 pm. Santa Paws dog parade and Holiday Lights parade begins at 2:30 and includes Santa's arrival to the event. Dog costume prizes awarded at the bandstand following the parade. Horse-drawn carriage rides along Front St. Santa at Haussermann Park following...

Afternoon Tea

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

Downtown

Join for a festive afternoon tea to complement your visit to Antique Christmas and The Poetry of Nature. Enjoy a delicious assortment of savory bites and sweets—including petit fours and homemade scones—alongside a fine selection of teas. A harpist will enhance your...

Join for a festive afternoon tea to complement your visit to Antique Christmas and The Poetry of Nature. Enjoy a delicious assortment of savory bites and sweets—including petit fours and homemade scones—alongside a fine selection of teas. A harpist will enhance your...

Cincinnati Boychoir: Join the Parranda!

Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Join the Parranda: Holiday Showcase   The Cincinnati Boychoir presents our Winter Showcase: Join the Parranda! La parranda is a Puerto Rican Christmas holiday tradition. Usually after 10pm, a neighborhood surprises a household by singing and playing instruments. A party,...

Join the Parranda: Holiday Showcase   The Cincinnati Boychoir presents our Winter Showcase: Join the Parranda! La parranda is a Puerto Rican Christmas holiday tradition. Usually after 10pm, a neighborhood surprises a household by singing and playing instruments. A party,...

Fas and Las Family Holiday Choral Concert

Christ Church Cathedral
318 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Fa’s and La’s: Family Holiday Concert — On Saturday, December 14th, YPCC, in partnership with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT), will present a program of holiday favorites at Christ Church Cathedral. This concert is FREE for ages 12 and under and will feature...

Fa’s and La’s: Family Holiday Concert — On Saturday, December 14th, YPCC, in partnership with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT), will present a program of holiday favorites at Christ Church Cathedral. This concert is FREE for ages 12 and under and will feature...

Tickets the Radio Play

Matthew 25: Ministries
11060 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242

North

Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Blue Ash, presents Tickets the Radio Play by Reverend Wendell Mettey on December 13th and 14th. Tickets recreates the ambiance of an old-time recording studio, where actors...

Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Blue Ash, presents Tickets the Radio Play by Reverend Wendell Mettey on December 13th and 14th. Tickets recreates the ambiance of an old-time recording studio, where actors...

Cincinnati Computer Cooperative's Season of Giving 2019

Cincinnati Computer Cooperative
49 Novner Drive , OH 45215, Cincinnati, OH 45215

North

Christmas is Here Early at the Cooperative Get Your $20 Rebate Now!   At the Cincinnati Computer Cooperative from now to the end of the year, Get an Instant $20 Rebate when you get a desktop computer at a great price.   We are a community non-profit in...

Christmas is Here Early at the Cooperative Get Your $20 Rebate Now!   At the Cincinnati Computer Cooperative from now to the end of the year, Get an Instant $20 Rebate when you get a desktop computer at a great price.   We are a community non-profit in...

Victorian Holiday Dinner

Winton Woods
10245 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231

North

Create a new holiday tradition by looking to the past.   Dine on a festive dinner while enjoying a reading of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” and a performance by Victorian carolers singing classic holiday carols.   Menu Dinner buffet includes an...

Create a new holiday tradition by looking to the past.   Dine on a festive dinner while enjoying a reading of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” and a performance by Victorian carolers singing classic holiday carols.   Menu Dinner buffet includes an...

2 Pianos, 4 Hands

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mount Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Uptown

Piano wizardry and laugh-out-loud comedy come together to tell the story of Richard and Ted’s life-long pursuit of becoming concert pianist superstars. They work tirelessly to master legendary music from Beethoven and Bach to Billy Joel, enduring endless practice, stage fright...

Piano wizardry and laugh-out-loud comedy come together to tell the story of Richard and Ted’s life-long pursuit of becoming concert pianist superstars. They work tirelessly to master legendary music from Beethoven and Bach to Billy Joel, enduring endless practice, stage fright...

Christmas in Loveland

Downtown Loveland
West Loveland Avenue, Loveland, OH 45140

North

Be swept back in time while visiting Old Historic Loveland on this special day.  Everything from Jolly Ole' St. Nick and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole, to a live Nativity scene, to a Winter Wonderland!  This is the time of year that Loveland Businesses give...

Be swept back in time while visiting Old Historic Loveland on this special day.  Everything from Jolly Ole' St. Nick and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole, to a live Nativity scene, to a Winter Wonderland!  This is the time of year that Loveland Businesses give...

The City Flea- Holiday Market

Washington Park
1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

The City Flea is Cincinnati's original curated, urban flea market that takes place once a month at Washington Park and various other locations through out the year. Since its conception in 2011 The Flea has seen dozens of vendors grow from hobby to full time business and it...

The City Flea is Cincinnati's original curated, urban flea market that takes place once a month at Washington Park and various other locations through out the year. Since its conception in 2011 The Flea has seen dozens of vendors grow from hobby to full time business and it...

WinterFest

Kings Island
6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason, OH 45040

Ring in the holidays with the return of WinterFest at Kings Island on select nights in November and December. It’s an unforgettable experience with the park transformed into enchanting winter wonderlands featuring ice skating on the Royal Fountain, the Eiffel Tower transformed...

Ring in the holidays with the return of WinterFest at Kings Island on select nights in November and December. It’s an unforgettable experience with the park transformed into enchanting winter wonderlands featuring ice skating on the Royal Fountain, the Eiffel Tower transformed...

Ohio Kings Basketball

Ohio Kings
3520 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45223

Uptown

Catch a home home at Cincinnati State Technical School and Community College this basketball season with Cincinnati's first ever ABA team! 

Catch a home home at Cincinnati State Technical School and Community College this basketball season with Cincinnati's first ever ABA team! 

Forestville Baptist Church Live Nativity

Forestville Baptist Church
1311 Nagel Road, Cincinnati, OH 45255

East

Join for the 4th annual Live Nativity at Forestville Baptist Church: Saturday and Sunday, December 14th & 15th, from 5:00 to 8:00pm. Admission is FREE! The nativity will feature animals that kids may pet and feed from Honey Hill Farms, along with free coffee and hot...

Join for the 4th annual Live Nativity at Forestville Baptist Church: Saturday and Sunday, December 14th & 15th, from 5:00 to 8:00pm. Admission is FREE! The nativity will feature animals that kids may pet and feed from Honey Hill Farms, along with free coffee and hot...

ChristmasTown

Creation Museum
2800 Bullittsburg Church Road, Petersburg, KY 41080

South

Experience the wonder that surrounded the Savior’s birth at this free Christmas event featuring a live nativity, spectacular lights displays, and more! Complete with a Stunning Garden of Lights, two giant steel dinosaur sculptures lit up in a spectacular way! Explore the...

Experience the wonder that surrounded the Savior’s birth at this free Christmas event featuring a live nativity, spectacular lights displays, and more! Complete with a Stunning Garden of Lights, two giant steel dinosaur sculptures lit up in a spectacular way! Explore the...

ChristmasTime at the Ark

Ark Encounter
Ark Encounter Drive, Williamstown, KY 41097

South

Don't miss a sea of bright milti-colored lights on the grounds of The Ark Encoucounter this Christmas season. Be in awe of the 70-foot-long LED screen sharing the hope of Christmas in a special animated video inside the Answers Center. Guests can join a Christmas Carol...

Don't miss a sea of bright milti-colored lights on the grounds of The Ark Encoucounter this Christmas season. Be in awe of the 70-foot-long LED screen sharing the hope of Christmas in a special animated video inside the Answers Center. Guests can join a Christmas Carol...

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 37th annual PNC Festival of Lights! In addition to admiring the beauty of more than 3 million LED lights, visitors can watch a Madcap black-light puppet show, ride the Toyland Express, marvel...

The Cincinnati Zoo will once again be transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 37th annual PNC Festival of Lights! In addition to admiring the beauty of more than 3 million LED lights, visitors can watch a Madcap black-light puppet show, ride the Toyland Express, marvel...

Christmas Town

Christmas Town
1449 Greenbuch Cobb Rd, Williamsburg, OH 45176

East

Bring the family to the home of Western Fest, for a good old 1800 style Christmas. Enjoy retail vendors, food, drinks, games, live christmas trees, and lots of family fun! Cowboy Santa will also be stopping by, bringing gifts and taking photos. 

Bring the family to the home of Western Fest, for a good old 1800 style Christmas. Enjoy retail vendors, food, drinks, games, live christmas trees, and lots of family fun! Cowboy Santa will also be stopping by, bringing gifts and taking photos. 

Macy's Downtown Dazzle

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Macy’s Downtown Dazzle is one of the biggest highlights of the holiday season. See Santa rappel off of a Cincinnati skyrise and wait with anticipation for the sky to fill with light thanks to a fabulous Rozzi fireworks display.   5:30p -  Event start 6:30p - Santa...

Macy’s Downtown Dazzle is one of the biggest highlights of the holiday season. See Santa rappel off of a Cincinnati skyrise and wait with anticipation for the sky to fill with light thanks to a fabulous Rozzi fireworks display.   5:30p -  Event start 6:30p - Santa...

Light Up the Fair

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

South

Light Up The Fair is a new drive thru light show synchronized to music located at the Boone County Fairgrounds. This event will be a mile long display with over 1/2 a million lights! Gates: Gates open at 5:30 and the show will begin at dark.

Light Up The Fair is a new drive thru light show synchronized to music located at the Boone County Fairgrounds. This event will be a mile long display with over 1/2 a million lights! Gates: Gates open at 5:30 and the show will begin at dark.

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 over 1 million lights and over 250 light displays,...

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 over 1 million lights and over 250 light displays,...

Santaland

Sharon Woods
11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, OH 45241

North

After your tour of Holiday In Lights, head inside Sharon Centre for some more holiday magic. Enjoy the family-friendly entertainment, share your wish list with Santa, check out the train display, do some holiday shopping at Nature’s Niche and pick up a sweet treat. Visit...

After your tour of Holiday In Lights, head inside Sharon Centre for some more holiday magic. Enjoy the family-friendly entertainment, share your wish list with Santa, check out the train display, do some holiday shopping at Nature’s Niche and pick up a sweet treat. Visit...

Live Racing at Turfway Park

Turfway Park
7500 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042

South

Enjoy live Thoroughbred racing and vintage charm at Turfway Park through the winter. Simulcast racing is available daily except Monday and Tuesday.

Enjoy live Thoroughbred racing and vintage charm at Turfway Park through the winter. Simulcast racing is available daily except Monday and Tuesday.