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Liberty Township's Breakfast with Santa

Liberty Heights Church
7904 Princeton Pike, Liberty Township, OH 45069

North

Enjoy a fun morning of holiday festivities including: arts & crafts, face painters and a visit with Santa Claus himself! Don't forget your camera to snap a photo! Space is limited. Reservations required. No day of ticket sales.   

Enjoy a fun morning of holiday festivities including: arts & crafts, face painters and a visit with Santa Claus himself! Don't forget your camera to snap a photo! Space is limited. Reservations required. No day of ticket sales.   

Holiday Market

Findlay Market
1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

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...

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...

Breakfast with Santa

The Grove Event Center
9158 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231

North

Kick off your WinterFest experience with Breakfast with Santa! Your morning will begin with a Cracker Barrel buffet of pancakes, orange juice, milk and coffee. After breakfast, families will be amazed by the magic, illusion and stories of “The Arctic Express”. Our conductor...

Kick off your WinterFest experience with Breakfast with Santa! Your morning will begin with a Cracker Barrel buffet of pancakes, orange juice, milk and coffee. After breakfast, families will be amazed by the magic, illusion and stories of “The Arctic Express”. Our conductor...

Winter Craft & Vendor Market with Santa Breakfast

6771 Morris Rd, Hamilton, OH 45011

North

Please join for the 10th annual Fairfield Winter Craft Sale and Vendor Market in Hamilton, Ohio at Fairfield East Elementary School.    Hosted by East's Parent Teacher Committee.      Experience a  show with 40+ handpicked artisans and vendors...

Please join for the 10th annual Fairfield Winter Craft Sale and Vendor Market in Hamilton, Ohio at Fairfield East Elementary School.    Hosted by East's Parent Teacher Committee.      Experience a  show with 40+ handpicked artisans and vendors...

Merry Christmas Market and Santa!

Niederman Family Farm
5110 LeSourdsville West Chester Rd, Hamilton, OH 45011

North

The second annual Merry Christmas Market! This is the perfect opportunity to get some shopping done AND see Santa at the same time! In the market we will be selling products such as jams, jellies, salsa, Niederman Family Farm sweatshirts/mugs, gift baskets and more! We will also...

The second annual Merry Christmas Market! This is the perfect opportunity to get some shopping done AND see Santa at the same time! In the market we will be selling products such as jams, jellies, salsa, Niederman Family Farm sweatshirts/mugs, gift baskets and more! We will also...

Trolls Live!

Heritage Bank Center
100 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Get ready for another hair-raising adventure when Poppy, Branch and all their Trolls friends come to life on stage in Trolls LIVE!, their first ever live tour! Jam-packed with epic music, glitter, humor and happiness, Trolls LIVE! The journey begins when the Trolls’ Hug Time...

Get ready for another hair-raising adventure when Poppy, Branch and all their Trolls friends come to life on stage in Trolls LIVE!, their first ever live tour! Jam-packed with epic music, glitter, humor and happiness, Trolls LIVE! The journey begins when the Trolls’ Hug Time...

Pictures With Santa at Hotel Covington

Hotel Covington
638 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011

South

Stop by on the following Saturdays for pictures with Santa! Complimentary hot cocoa, and treats for all kiddos, with any hotel purchase (coffee, brunch, dinner, retail, or room).    PS: Your fur friends are more than welcome to join!    Dates & Hours:...

Stop by on the following Saturdays for pictures with Santa! Complimentary hot cocoa, and treats for all kiddos, with any hotel purchase (coffee, brunch, dinner, retail, or room).    PS: Your fur friends are more than welcome to join!    Dates & Hours:...

Families Create

Weston Art Gallery
650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Families Create! is a popular series of workshops designed to introduce art techniques and concepts to children ages 5–12 years and their families. Participants meet the exhibiting artists and explore the world of art through gallery talks, tours, and hands-on activities with...

Families Create! is a popular series of workshops designed to introduce art techniques and concepts to children ages 5–12 years and their families. Participants meet the exhibiting artists and explore the world of art through gallery talks, tours, and hands-on activities with...

Holiday Decor with Bean & Barley

Bean & Barley
2005 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208

East

Sadie Blossoms is teaming up with Bean & Barley to help you get your "Holiday" on! You can choose either a wintergreen flower box or a holiday door swag - either one will get you in the holiday spirit! Both include an assortment of wintergreens, winter accents, berries,...

Sadie Blossoms is teaming up with Bean & Barley to help you get your "Holiday" on! You can choose either a wintergreen flower box or a holiday door swag - either one will get you in the holiday spirit! Both include an assortment of wintergreens, winter accents, berries,...

Robert Colescott Art and Race Matters

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

Downtown

The Contemporary Arts Center is proud to open our 2019 – 2020 exhibition season with Art and Race Matters, the first comprehensive retrospective of one of America’s most compelling and controversial artists, Robert Colescott (1925-2009). The exhibition will reveal 85 total...

The Contemporary Arts Center is proud to open our 2019 – 2020 exhibition season with Art and Race Matters, the first comprehensive retrospective of one of America’s most compelling and controversial artists, Robert Colescott (1925-2009). The exhibition will reveal 85 total...

Hamilton Christmas Gift Show

Butler County Fairgrounds
1715 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton, OH 45011

North

This two day event features dozens of vendors inside the expo center showcasing items such as clothing, jewelry, home decor, health and beauty, Gourmet food, home improvement and more. This family friendly event will also have a Santa, demo stage and food trucks. What a great...

This two day event features dozens of vendors inside the expo center showcasing items such as clothing, jewelry, home decor, health and beauty, Gourmet food, home improvement and more. This family friendly event will also have a Santa, demo stage and food trucks. What a great...

Cincinnati Art Galleries Panorama of Cincinnati Art Event

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

Downtown

This year's Panorama will feature over 150 works by Cincinnati artists and other artists from the Cincinnati region. Panorama will open Friday, December 6th, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm and continue through December 31st. This years's chairpersons are Dick and Kitty Rosenthal. David...

This year's Panorama will feature over 150 works by Cincinnati artists and other artists from the Cincinnati region. Panorama will open Friday, December 6th, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm and continue through December 31st. This years's chairpersons are Dick and Kitty Rosenthal. David...

Confinement: Politics of Space and Bodies

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

Downtown

Confinement: Politics of Space and Bodies is a direct response to Samuel Beckett’s play Happy Days (1961), which sees a woman buried up to her neck in the ground. Under the blazing sun, Winnie is anchored in a mound of sand, her belongings gathered in a black bag. She...

Confinement: Politics of Space and Bodies is a direct response to Samuel Beckett’s play Happy Days (1961), which sees a woman buried up to her neck in the ground. Under the blazing sun, Winnie is anchored in a mound of sand, her belongings gathered in a black bag. She...

Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s

Cabela's
7250 Cabela Drive, West Chester, OH 45069

North

Santa’s Wonderland is the ultimate free family Christmas event returning to Cabela’s this holiday season. Cincinnati-area families are invited to enjoy this enchanting Christmas village offering FREE 4x6 studio-quality photos with Santa and free family holiday activities...

Santa’s Wonderland is the ultimate free family Christmas event returning to Cabela’s this holiday season. Cincinnati-area families are invited to enjoy this enchanting Christmas village offering FREE 4x6 studio-quality photos with Santa and free family holiday activities...

Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission

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

Downtown

Destination Moon gives guest the rare opportunity to see artifacts that made the 953,000-mile journey possible, like Buzz Aldrin’s gold-plated extravehicular helmet visor and thermal-insulated gloves. The dizzying star chart that helped Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael...

Destination Moon gives guest the rare opportunity to see artifacts that made the 953,000-mile journey possible, like Buzz Aldrin’s gold-plated extravehicular helmet visor and thermal-insulated gloves. The dizzying star chart that helped Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael...

​Kevin Harris' FOOTPRINTS: A Retrospective of Explorations of the Landscape in Printmaking

Harmon Museum
105 S. Broadway, Lebanon, OH 45036

North

Footprints is a retrospective of over 30 years of work by Kevin Harris ranging from woodcuts to digital prints, combining traditional methods and contemporary technology. The exhibition is a record of Kevin’s observations of his familiar surroundings as well as a visual log of...

Footprints is a retrospective of over 30 years of work by Kevin Harris ranging from woodcuts to digital prints, combining traditional methods and contemporary technology. The exhibition is a record of Kevin’s observations of his familiar surroundings as well as a visual log of...

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Shops at the Cincinnati Mall
300 Cincinnati Mills Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45240

North

Santa’s Wonderland is the ultimate free family Christmas event. The magic returns to Bass Pro Shops and Cincinnati-area families are invited to enjoy this enchanting Christmas village offering FREE 4x6 studio-quality photos with Santa and free family holiday activities...

Santa’s Wonderland is the ultimate free family Christmas event. The magic returns to Bass Pro Shops and Cincinnati-area families are invited to enjoy this enchanting Christmas village offering FREE 4x6 studio-quality photos with Santa and free family holiday activities...

Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade Day Menu

Golden Lamb Restaurant
27 S. Broadway Street, Lebanon, OH 45036

North

Historic Downtown Lebanon's biggest celebration passes right in front of the Golden Lamb. Reserve your seat in the heart of the celebrations, or just stop in between parades to browse our newly renovated gift shop! The Christmas festivities last all day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.,...

Historic Downtown Lebanon's biggest celebration passes right in front of the Golden Lamb. Reserve your seat in the heart of the celebrations, or just stop in between parades to browse our newly renovated gift shop! The Christmas festivities last all day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.,...

Lollipops: The Snowman

Music Hall
1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Have a carrot stick and top hat on hand for a snowy tale come to life.   - Introduce your family to The Snowman, a timeless animated classic full of wonder and magic.   - Get lost in the film as it plays above the stage and the Pops brings Howard Blake’s...

Have a carrot stick and top hat on hand for a snowy tale come to life.   - Introduce your family to The Snowman, a timeless animated classic full of wonder and magic.   - Get lost in the film as it plays above the stage and the Pops brings Howard Blake’s...

Women Breaking Boundaries

Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

A special exhibition that explores the role of women in art and art history at the Cincinnati Art Museum through artworks from the museum’s permanent collection created by female artists from the seventeenth century to today. The cross-departmental selection of 38 artworks...

A special exhibition that explores the role of women in art and art history at the Cincinnati Art Museum through artworks from the museum’s permanent collection created by female artists from the seventeenth century to today. The cross-departmental selection of 38 artworks...

Treasures of the Spanish World

Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Uptown

The exhibition tells a rich story of the cultures of Spain across the past three millennia, through some of the finest artworks from the Iberian Peninsula and the Spanish colonies. With over 200 works of art and historical documents, the highlights of the Hispanic Society of...

The exhibition tells a rich story of the cultures of Spain across the past three millennia, through some of the finest artworks from the Iberian Peninsula and the Spanish colonies. With over 200 works of art and historical documents, the highlights of the Hispanic Society of...

Christmas at Glendower Tours

Glendower Historic Mansion
105 Cincinnati Avenue, Lebanon, OH 45036

North

Come see Lebanon's historic Glendower Mansion artfully adorned for the season. The charming touch the interior-designers created in the halls of this elegant estate will leave you warm and ready for the holidays.

Come see Lebanon's historic Glendower Mansion artfully adorned for the season. The charming touch the interior-designers created in the halls of this elegant estate will leave you warm and ready for the holidays.

2019 Holly Jolly Vendor Fair

Warren County Fairgrounds
665 N Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036

North

Join for a day of holiday shopping with local vendors! They have over 40 vendors, both crafters and direct sales.

Join for a day of holiday shopping with local vendors! They have over 40 vendors, both crafters and direct sales.

Santa's House on the Levee

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

South

Santa's House on the Levee is an award-winning, immersive, RFID-powered holiday experience which takes place in Santa and Mrs. Claus' beautiful and modern home located inside The Gallery Building—complete with a red-carpet arrival, sounds of a crackling fire, evergreen trim,...

Santa's House on the Levee is an award-winning, immersive, RFID-powered holiday experience which takes place in Santa and Mrs. Claus' beautiful and modern home located inside The Gallery Building—complete with a red-carpet arrival, sounds of a crackling fire, evergreen trim,...

Apollo 11: First Steps Edition

Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203

Downtown

Relive the first steps and remarkable achievement of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins and thousands of people behind the scenes in stunning footage, much of it revealed to the public for the first time. Crafted from a newly-discovered trove of never-before-seen 70mm...

Relive the first steps and remarkable achievement of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins and thousands of people behind the scenes in stunning footage, much of it revealed to the public for the first time. Crafted from a newly-discovered trove of never-before-seen 70mm...

Superpower Dogs

Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203

Downtown

Superpower Dogs showcases the lifesaving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs. From the waters of the Mediterranean and the waves off California’s coast to the mountains of British Columbia and the savannas of Africa, journey around...

Superpower Dogs showcases the lifesaving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs. From the waters of the Mediterranean and the waves off California’s coast to the mountains of British Columbia and the savannas of Africa, journey around...

Hamilton Christkindlmarkt

Courtyard Marriott
1 Riverfront Plaza, Hamilton, OH 45011

North

Hamilton’s Christkindlmarkt is an authentic German Christmas market held the first weekend in December in the historic German Village district of Hamilton, Ohio.  

Hamilton’s Christkindlmarkt is an authentic German Christmas market held the first weekend in December in the historic German Village district of Hamilton, Ohio.  

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...

Dark Charge Day

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

South

Dark Charge Day celebrates the craft and Kentucky tradition of barrel-aged beer. Join on Saturday, December 7th for the return of Dark Charge!   2018 was a big year for Dark Charge. We introduced a brand new VIP experience, sold more bottles than ever, and hosted the...

Dark Charge Day celebrates the craft and Kentucky tradition of barrel-aged beer. Join on Saturday, December 7th for the return of Dark Charge!   2018 was a big year for Dark Charge. We introduced a brand new VIP experience, sold more bottles than ever, and hosted the...

Holiday Lunch Cruise

BB Riverboats
101 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071

South

Break up your day and sail away! Climb aboard for a 2-hour cruise featuring games, entertainment, and a delicious holiday buffet. Plus, enjoy a special appearance by Santa on all Saturday lunch cruises.

Break up your day and sail away! Climb aboard for a 2-hour cruise featuring games, entertainment, and a delicious holiday buffet. Plus, enjoy a special appearance by Santa on all Saturday lunch cruises.

Santa Skates

Fountain Square Ice Rink
Fifth and Vine streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Join Santa as he takes his turn on the ice! every Saturday and Sunday during the holiday season!

Join Santa as he takes his turn on the ice! every Saturday and Sunday during the holiday season!

Making the Season Bright at Chesterwood Village

Hillandale- Chesterwood Village
8073 Tylersville Road, West Chester Township, OH 45069

North

Can you hear those sleigh bells jingling? Santa will be riding in on his sleigh to bring every little boy and girl some holiday cheer this year. Come visit Mr. Claus along with his friends that will be in the Chesterwood Village building from 2pm to 4pm Who could forget the...

Can you hear those sleigh bells jingling? Santa will be riding in on his sleigh to bring every little boy and girl some holiday cheer this year. Come visit Mr. Claus along with his friends that will be in the Chesterwood Village building from 2pm to 4pm Who could forget the...

Dad Day @ Rhinegeist Brewery

Rhinegeist Brewery
1910 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

BYO-Plaid BYO-Dad.   It’s time to dust off your loudest plaid and bulkiest sneakers and join  in the taproom on Saturday, December 7th for our Fifth Annual Dad Day! Stop in and have a Dad on Dad Day with your Dad while you dance awkwardly to bygone boogies and...

BYO-Plaid BYO-Dad.   It’s time to dust off your loudest plaid and bulkiest sneakers and join  in the taproom on Saturday, December 7th for our Fifth Annual Dad Day! Stop in and have a Dad on Dad Day with your Dad while you dance awkwardly to bygone boogies and...

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...

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...

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...

Christmas in the Country

Dinsmore Homestead
5656 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005

South

Christmas in the Country is the weekend to celebrate the season with local musicians, hot chocolate and a tour through the house which is decorated in natural materials throughout.

Christmas in the Country is the weekend to celebrate the season with local musicians, hot chocolate and a tour through the house which is decorated in natural materials throughout.

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...

Live Nativity

St. Paul Lutheran Church
106 Maple St., Reading, OH 45215

North

Come and enjoy live actors and pettable animals, cookies and cocoa, kids’ crafts, a bonfire, and all your favorite Christmas carols!

Come and enjoy live actors and pettable animals, cookies and cocoa, kids’ crafts, a bonfire, and all your favorite Christmas carols!

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.

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...

Christmas Concert

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
10345 Montgomery Rd., Montgomery, OH 45242

North

A Joint Christmas Concert   New Horizons Band of Cincinnati joins with Sycamore Community Band for a joint Christmas concert at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Montgomery, Ohio, on Saturday, December 7, 2019, 3:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.  ...

A Joint Christmas Concert   New Horizons Band of Cincinnati joins with Sycamore Community Band for a joint Christmas concert at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Montgomery, Ohio, on Saturday, December 7, 2019, 3:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.  ...

4EG Bar Crawl

The Lackman
1237 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Santa Claws is coming to town, and he's making a special appearance at the 4EG Bar Claw! Follow Santa Claws from bar to bar on Saturday, December 7th, from 3pm - 9pm for the chance to win a White Claw ugly sweater. Ask your bartenders how you can win. All we're saying is that...

Santa Claws is coming to town, and he's making a special appearance at the 4EG Bar Claw! Follow Santa Claws from bar to bar on Saturday, December 7th, from 3pm - 9pm for the chance to win a White Claw ugly sweater. Ask your bartenders how you can win. All we're saying is that...