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Macy's Light Up the Square

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Enjoy live music, a special appearance by Santa Claus, food trucks, the lighting of the Macy's Tree and fireworks powered by Cincinnati Bell Fioptics to kick off the holiday season in downtown Cincinnati. The ice skating rink will open at 10 a.m. with regular admission and...

Enjoy live music, a special appearance by Santa Claus, food trucks, the lighting of the Macy's Tree and fireworks powered by Cincinnati Bell Fioptics to kick off the holiday season in downtown Cincinnati. The ice skating rink will open at 10 a.m. with regular admission and...

Redsfest

Duke Energy Convention Center
525 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

FOX Sports Ohio Redsfest is an offseason event featuring fan interaction with current and former Reds players, interactive games for kids of all ages, hard-to-find memorabilia, autograph signings, Reds merchandise, interactive games and much more! Proceeds from the event...

FOX Sports Ohio Redsfest is an offseason event featuring fan interaction with current and former Reds players, interactive games for kids of all ages, hard-to-find memorabilia, autograph signings, Reds merchandise, interactive games and much more! Proceeds from the event...

Christmas Saengerfest

Over-the-Rhine
Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

See award-winning choirs from World Choir Games and visit various venues in Over-the-Rhine. Beer from Christian Moerlein and food from Taste of Belgium, Servatii's and more. Shop at holiday market. Tour churches, hall and brewery. Shuttle buses available. For complete schedule...

See award-winning choirs from World Choir Games and visit various venues in Over-the-Rhine. Beer from Christian Moerlein and food from Taste of Belgium, Servatii's and more. Shop at holiday market. Tour churches, hall and brewery. Shuttle buses available. For complete schedule...

Cold Spring Christmas Festival

Municipal Park
5694 E Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076

South

Come celebrate the holidays! Santa will be here and they will have train rides and treats! 

Come celebrate the holidays! Santa will be here and they will have train rides and treats! 

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. 

Big Cheese Festival

Jungle Jim's International Market Fairfield
5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH 45014

North

Cheese makers from all over the country offering samples of best cheeses with everything from mozzarellas, cheddars and goudas to more rare and artisan-based varieties.

Cheese makers from all over the country offering samples of best cheeses with everything from mozzarellas, cheddars and goudas to more rare and artisan-based varieties.

Cincy Winter Beerfest

Duke Energy Convention Center
525 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Sample over 350 craft beers. Named one of top 10 craft beer fests in nation. Choose from 3 different sessions.

Sample over 350 craft beers. Named one of top 10 craft beer fests in nation. Choose from 3 different sessions.

NKY International Festival

Northern Kentucky Convention Center
1 W. RiverCenter Blvd., Covington, KY 41011

South

You don't need a passport to travel the world! Come see the sights, sounds and tastes right here in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. The NKY International Festival offers a full day of international performances, food samples, authentic items for sale from around the...

You don't need a passport to travel the world! Come see the sights, sounds and tastes right here in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. The NKY International Festival offers a full day of international performances, food samples, authentic items for sale from around the...

Appalachian Festival

Coney Island
6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230

One of the springtime’s most popular family festivals held along the scenic Ohio River at historic Coney Island. The Appalachian Festival is a Mother's Day Weekend tradition that is celebrating its 50th year of bringing the Appalachian culture to life. This three-day festival...

One of the springtime’s most popular family festivals held along the scenic Ohio River at historic Coney Island. The Appalachian Festival is a Mother's Day Weekend tradition that is celebrating its 50th year of bringing the Appalachian culture to life. This three-day festival...

Asian Food Fest

Freedom Way
, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

New this year, the Asian Food Fest will be located on Freedom Way between Elm and Walnut Streets!  Features authentic food from mostly all countries from Asia including Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, India, Korea, Japan and many more. Chef Hideki Harada and his wife...

New this year, the Asian Food Fest will be located on Freedom Way between Elm and Walnut Streets!  Features authentic food from mostly all countries from Asia including Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, India, Korea, Japan and many more. Chef Hideki Harada and his wife...

Cincinnati Pride Parade and Festival

Sawyer Point & Yeatman's Cove
705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Two-hour parade with famous grand marshal, main festival with music, drag queens, beer and spirits, and Family Fun Zone. The Cincinnati Pride Festival is a family-friendly, fun event that takes place at Sawyer Point Park on the fourth Saturday in June. Thanks to the...

Two-hour parade with famous grand marshal, main festival with music, drag queens, beer and spirits, and Family Fun Zone. The Cincinnati Pride Festival is a family-friendly, fun event that takes place at Sawyer Point Park on the fourth Saturday in June. Thanks to the...

Cincy Blues Fest

Smale Riverfront Park
Mehring Way & Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Local and national blues acts perform on the Schmidlapp Event Lawn in Smale Riverfront Park overlooking the Ohio River.

Local and national blues acts perform on the Schmidlapp Event Lawn in Smale Riverfront Park overlooking the Ohio River.