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USA Fencing December North American Cup

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

Downtown

The December North American Cup will feature four days of competition with nearly 2,000 fencers competing for gold in Division I, Division II, Vet Open, Vet Age and Senior Team Among the fencers scheduled to compete are members of the 2016 Olympic Team and medalists from...

The December North American Cup will feature four days of competition with nearly 2,000 fencers competing for gold in Division I, Division II, Vet Open, Vet Age and Senior Team Among the fencers scheduled to compete are members of the 2016 Olympic Team and medalists from...

Pancakes with Santa!

Scallywag Tag
5055 Glencrossing Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238

West

Come join Santa Clause for a special Christmas filled breakfast! Breakfast includes Pancakes, Pancake Toppings Bar, Sausage and a choice of juice! After enjoying your breakfast with Santa, guests will be able to experience our "Pirates Christmas Adventure Mini Golf" course!...

Come join Santa Clause for a special Christmas filled breakfast! Breakfast includes Pancakes, Pancake Toppings Bar, Sausage and a choice of juice! After enjoying your breakfast with Santa, guests will be able to experience our "Pirates Christmas Adventure Mini Golf" course!...

Cincinnati Computer Cooperative’s Season of Giving

Cincinnati Computer Cooperative
49 Novner Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45215

North

During the December 2018 Season of Giving, take home a $10 Walmart gift certificate with your new-to-you computer from the Cincinnati Computer Cooperative. And enter to win Dave & Buster’s gift certificates for a fabulous afternoon of fun playing virtual golf or video...

During the December 2018 Season of Giving, take home a $10 Walmart gift certificate with your new-to-you computer from the Cincinnati Computer Cooperative. And enter to win Dave & Buster’s gift certificates for a fabulous afternoon of fun playing virtual golf or video...

Sharonville Downtown in December

Sharonville, OH
, Sharonville, OH 45241

North

Free Carriage Rides! Free Pony Rides! Small Business Open House! Enter 12 Downtown Loop Businesses and get an exclusive Sharonville Ornament!

Free Carriage Rides! Free Pony Rides! Small Business Open House! Enter 12 Downtown Loop Businesses and get an exclusive Sharonville Ornament!

Christmas in Mt. Healthy 2018

Mt. Healthy Business District, 7345- 7800 Hamilton Avenue
7373 Hickman Street, Mt. Healthy, OH 45231

A city-wide event for the family, with lots of choices for shopping, crafts, music, food and fun. (Most activity centers on Hamilton Avenue, business district.) You can make a day of it! Start at Hilltop Glass Creations Open House at 10 am and finish with Paul R. Young Funeral...

A city-wide event for the family, with lots of choices for shopping, crafts, music, food and fun. (Most activity centers on Hamilton Avenue, business district.) You can make a day of it! Start at Hilltop Glass Creations Open House at 10 am and finish with Paul R. Young Funeral...

SkyStar Observation Wheel

The Banks
150 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Enjoy unique views of downtown Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and the Ohio River from aboard the 150 foot Skystar Observation Wheel. Each of the 36 gondolas is enclosed, climate controlled and can hold up to six passengers. The SkyStar experience consists of four revolutions and...

Enjoy unique views of downtown Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and the Ohio River from aboard the 150 foot Skystar Observation Wheel. Each of the 36 gondolas is enclosed, climate controlled and can hold up to six passengers. The SkyStar experience consists of four revolutions and...

Pictures With Santa!

Treasure Aisles
320 N. Garver Road, Monroe, OH 45050

North

Get your picture with Santa every weekend through Christmas from 11AM - 3PM! (Located in the Main Aisle, beside Shiver Me Timbers Ice Cream Stand).

Get your picture with Santa every weekend through Christmas from 11AM - 3PM! (Located in the Main Aisle, beside Shiver Me Timbers Ice Cream Stand).

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!

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.

Cincinnati Black Santa Visits

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

Uptown

Visits with Santa are free and open to public. Bring camera and come early, Santa has to leave at 4 p.m. to return to North Pole.

Visits with Santa are free and open to public. Bring camera and come early, Santa has to leave at 4 p.m. to return to North Pole.

Pirate's Christmas Adventure Mini Golf!

Scallywag Tag
5055 Glencrossing Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238

West

Come join pirates for a Christmas celebration as Scallywags transforms their indoor mini-golf course into "Pirates Christmas Adventure". Dazzling lights, projections, decorations, and even SNOW inside! It's a must see this holiday season!

Come join pirates for a Christmas celebration as Scallywags transforms their indoor mini-golf course into "Pirates Christmas Adventure". Dazzling lights, projections, decorations, and even SNOW inside! It's a must see this holiday season!

A Christmas Tea

Newport Syndicate
18 E. Fifth St., Newport, KY 41071

South

Slow down and savor the holiday spirits with this two hour nostalgic and relaxing Christmas tea. Enjoy an intimate and inviting setting in our Oak Room, set for the holidays. With a warm antique fireplace, holiday music, and a shot of liqueur to flavor your tea or coffee for...

Slow down and savor the holiday spirits with this two hour nostalgic and relaxing Christmas tea. Enjoy an intimate and inviting setting in our Oak Room, set for the holidays. With a warm antique fireplace, holiday music, and a shot of liqueur to flavor your tea or coffee for...

Mt. Healthy Historical Society's Holiday Open House

Mt. Healthy History Museum
1546 McMakin Avenue, Mt. Healty, OH 45231

North

An old-fashioned Christmas ambience in our 1825 historic building, now serving as a museum to Mt. Healthy history. Tour the museum. Enjoy a Victorian-style Christmas tree, and maybe a visit from Santa. Children’s crafts and storytelling; Refreshments will be served. Free of...

An old-fashioned Christmas ambience in our 1825 historic building, now serving as a museum to Mt. Healthy history. Tour the museum. Enjoy a Victorian-style Christmas tree, and maybe a visit from Santa. Children’s crafts and storytelling; Refreshments will be served. Free of...

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 3pm....

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 3pm....

Tickets The Radio Play

Matthew 25: Ministries
11060 Kenwood Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242

North

What happens to the Christmas spirit when a church has to decide how to distribute 253 tickets that "Admit One to Heaven" to a congregation of more than 1,000? Join Matthew 25: Ministries for this charming, heartwarming, family-friendly holiday entertainment that celebrates the...

What happens to the Christmas spirit when a church has to decide how to distribute 253 tickets that "Admit One to Heaven" to a congregation of more than 1,000? Join Matthew 25: Ministries for this charming, heartwarming, family-friendly holiday entertainment that celebrates the...

Tuba Christmas

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

South

Musicians (Tuba and Euphonium) of all levels of experience are invited to play in this volunteer band opportunity as we present a full concert starring....YOU! It's not often the a low brass musician gets to be the center of attention but this is it! Registration is from 12:30 -...

Musicians (Tuba and Euphonium) of all levels of experience are invited to play in this volunteer band opportunity as we present a full concert starring....YOU! It's not often the a low brass musician gets to be the center of attention but this is it! Registration is from 12:30 -...

"Real" Christmas Concert

Hope Church in Mason
4934 Western Row Rd, Mason, OH 45040

North

It's easy to forget that the birth of Jesus isn't just a story we tell each year before we exchange presents. Mary, Joseph, Jesus—these were all real people who experienced real things like us—pain and sorrow, happiness and joy.  This concert will share the joy of...

It's easy to forget that the birth of Jesus isn't just a story we tell each year before we exchange presents. Mary, Joseph, Jesus—these were all real people who experienced real things like us—pain and sorrow, happiness and joy.  This concert will share the joy of...

Live Nativity

Forestville Baptist Church
1311 Nagel Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45255

East

The 3rd annual Live Nativity at Forestville Baptist Church. There will be animals that kids may pet and feed from Honey Hill Farms, along with free coffee and hot chocolate. New this year,r FREE cookies provided by Chick-fil-A. Bring your family and friends and come enjoy an...

The 3rd annual Live Nativity at Forestville Baptist Church. There will be animals that kids may pet and feed from Honey Hill Farms, along with free coffee and hot chocolate. New this year,r FREE cookies provided by Chick-fil-A. Bring your family and friends and come enjoy an...

Holiday in Lights

Sharon Woods
11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, OH 45241

North

Holiday in Lights 2018 presented by Frisch's and produced by The Alleen Company, is an established Cincinnati Holiday tradition for over 28 years. It is an outdoor light display at Sharon Woods, a Great Park of Hamilton County, viewed by guests from the comfort of their own...

Holiday in Lights 2018 presented by Frisch's and produced by The Alleen Company, is an established Cincinnati Holiday tradition for over 28 years. It is an outdoor light display at Sharon Woods, a Great Park of Hamilton County, viewed by guests from the comfort of their own...

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 December 31st. Simulcast racing is available daily except Monday and Tuesday.

Enjoy live Thoroughbred racing and vintage charm at Turfway Park through December 31st. Simulcast racing is available daily except Monday and Tuesday.

Carriage Rides

Liberty Center
7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, OH 45069

North

Horse-drawn carriage rides will be offered during this holiday season. Carriages will start on Sloan Way.

Horse-drawn carriage rides will be offered during this holiday season. Carriages will start on Sloan Way.

Neon & Glow Parents Night Out

Perfection Gymnastics School
5637 Union Center Dr, West Chester Township, OH 45069

North

A night full of neon and glow fun awaits your child December 15! Have the kids join us for 4 hours of games, crafts, and plenty of gymnastics fun! All while you get a night out! Open to ages 4 and up.

A night full of neon and glow fun awaits your child December 15! Have the kids join us for 4 hours of games, crafts, and plenty of gymnastics fun! All while you get a night out! Open to ages 4 and up.

Christmas Nights of Lights

Coney Island
6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230

East

Visitors of all ages will be awed by the larger-than-life trees, glowing snowflakes, dancing candy canes and fantastic tunnels of lights! In the warmth of your own car, you can sing along to the sounds of the season synchronized to each holiday display. Christmas Nights of...

Visitors of all ages will be awed by the larger-than-life trees, glowing snowflakes, dancing candy canes and fantastic tunnels of lights! In the warmth of your own car, you can sing along to the sounds of the season synchronized to each holiday display. Christmas Nights of...

Tammy Pescatelli

Funny Bone Comedy Club Liberty
7518 Bales Street, Liberty Township, OH 45069

North

Tammy appeared recently as a guest on *The Tonight Show with Jay Leno*, *Balderdash*, and *Dennis Miller*. She frequently adds her comedic observations to specials on VH1, E!, G4, Fox Sports Net, and Country Music Television (CMT). She has also appeared as a feature comic on...

Tammy appeared recently as a guest on *The Tonight Show with Jay Leno*, *Balderdash*, and *Dennis Miller*. She frequently adds her comedic observations to specials on VH1, E!, G4, Fox Sports Net, and Country Music Television (CMT). She has also appeared as a feature comic on...

Gene Bowman Memorial Event & Fundraiser

The Southgate House Revival
111 E. Sixth St., Newport, KY 41071

South

Remember local musician Gene Bowman with raffles, music, and pizza!

Remember local musician Gene Bowman with raffles, music, and pizza!

"Brrr"bon Holiday Dinner Cruise

BB Riverboats
101 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071

South

BB Riverboats has teamed up with regional distilleries for this special Holiday Dinner Cruise. Enjoy a tasting of some premium regional bourbons and fill up on a buffet full of holiday favorites. You will be able to listen to the festive music played by our DJ, and take home...

BB Riverboats has teamed up with regional distilleries for this special Holiday Dinner Cruise. Enjoy a tasting of some premium regional bourbons and fill up on a buffet full of holiday favorites. You will be able to listen to the festive music played by our DJ, and take home...

We're Not Lost Fest II

Urban Artifact
1660 Blue Rock St., Cincinnati, OH 45223

Uptown

We're Not Lost Fest returns for it's second year, continuing the mission to promote acceptance and compassion while supporting music, art, and community.    --MUSIC PERFORMANCES-- Speaking Suns - 9:00pm Spirit of The Bear - 9:50pm Infinity Spree - 10:40pm Season...

We're Not Lost Fest returns for it's second year, continuing the mission to promote acceptance and compassion while supporting music, art, and community.    --MUSIC PERFORMANCES-- Speaking Suns - 9:00pm Spirit of The Bear - 9:50pm Infinity Spree - 10:40pm Season...

Beer Hall Singalong

Christian Moerlein Brewing Company's Malt House Tap Room
1621 Moore Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Bringing Cincinnati back it's roots... Before radio, beer halls and bier gardens were the fundamental source of entertainment and camaraderie in Cincinnati. Fast forward to today, Christian Moerlein Brewery brings to you, Beer Hall Singalong. A high energy celebration of...

Bringing Cincinnati back it's roots... Before radio, beer halls and bier gardens were the fundamental source of entertainment and camaraderie in Cincinnati. Fast forward to today, Christian Moerlein Brewery brings to you, Beer Hall Singalong. A high energy celebration of...

96Rock Presents: The Mistletoe Rock Show

The Thompson House
24 East 3rd Street, Newport, KY 41071

South

Come out and rock with From Ashes to New for this special holiday rock event! 

Come out and rock with From Ashes to New for this special holiday rock event! 

Christmas Pajama Party

The Lackman
1237 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Stay in your PJs while you hang at The Lackman! The Lackman is throwing a Christmas Pajama Party complete with cocktails to warm you up from the winter weather! Enjoy $10 Slane Whiskey Irish Coffee in a souvenir mug with $5 refills all evening! Suggested attire: pajamas and...

Stay in your PJs while you hang at The Lackman! The Lackman is throwing a Christmas Pajama Party complete with cocktails to warm you up from the winter weather! Enjoy $10 Slane Whiskey Irish Coffee in a souvenir mug with $5 refills all evening! Suggested attire: pajamas and...

Marc Fields Quartet

Caffe Vivace
975 East McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Uptown

Marc Fields, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, and trombonist, credits his earliest and most important musical influence to his father, jazz disc jockey Bill Fields. Marc attended the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, where he studied orchestral trombone,...

Marc Fields, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, and trombonist, credits his earliest and most important musical influence to his father, jazz disc jockey Bill Fields. Marc attended the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, where he studied orchestral trombone,...

Norman Brown's Joyous Christmas

The Ludlow Garage
342 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Uptown

Enjoy the sounds of Grammy-winning Contemporary Jass/R&B artist Normn Brown with Bobby Caldwell and featuring Marion Meadows.

Enjoy the sounds of Grammy-winning Contemporary Jass/R&B artist Normn Brown with Bobby Caldwell and featuring Marion Meadows.

Gary Owen

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

Downtown

Comedin Gary Owen comes to Taft Theatre to thrill audiences and make them laugh till their face hurts!

Comedin Gary Owen comes to Taft Theatre to thrill audiences and make them laugh till their face hurts!

The Harmed Brothers Xmas Wrecktacular 2

The Southgate House Revival
111 E. Sixth St., Newport, KY 41071

South

Joined by Chelsea Ford and Adam Lee

Joined by Chelsea Ford and Adam Lee

Breakfast with Santa

Dingle House Irish Pub & Grub
9102 West Chester Towne Center Drive, West Chester, OH 45069

North

Dingle House Breakfast with Santa is back for the third year! On Sunday, December 16th please join us for carriage rides with a purchase of a full breakfast buffet & pictures with Santa in our fireplace room!    Bring the kiddos and the whole family for a special...

Dingle House Breakfast with Santa is back for the third year! On Sunday, December 16th please join us for carriage rides with a purchase of a full breakfast buffet & pictures with Santa in our fireplace room!    Bring the kiddos and the whole family for a special...

Bud Light Tailgate Zone

The Banks
Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Live music, food, drinks, Bud Light Tailgate Bar and more.

Live music, food, drinks, Bud Light Tailgate Bar and more.

Holiday Cheer

American Sign Museum
1330 Monmouth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45225

Uptown

The American Sign Museum is celebrating the holidays in style! Come check out the museum and enjoy a host of different activities: Tasty holiday treats & cash bar, Hot Chocolate and Coffee from Mom 'n 'em Coffee, Create Your Own Sign for the kids, and music by DJ Mech...

The American Sign Museum is celebrating the holidays in style! Come check out the museum and enjoy a host of different activities: Tasty holiday treats & cash bar, Hot Chocolate and Coffee from Mom 'n 'em Coffee, Create Your Own Sign for the kids, and music by DJ Mech...

Holiday Brunch

BB Riverboats
101 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071

South

Join us as we "Jingle All the Way" during this 2 hour brunch cruise on the beautiful Ohio River. Listen to the holiday sounds as we sing some of the season's favorites. You better bring your appetite, because this menu is sure to satisfy all your taste buds! Come see the beauty...

Join us as we "Jingle All the Way" during this 2 hour brunch cruise on the beautiful Ohio River. Listen to the holiday sounds as we sing some of the season's favorites. You better bring your appetite, because this menu is sure to satisfy all your taste buds! Come see the beauty...

Art on Vine at Rhinegeist

Rhinegeist Brewery
1910 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Art show featuring fine art and handmade goods for sale from 70+ local Cincinnati artists.

Art show featuring fine art and handmade goods for sale from 70+ local Cincinnati artists.