Cue your favorite holiday song as you explore the Cincy Region during this magical time of the year. We are knee deep in the holiday season with unforgettable experiences to be had and memories to be made. From live concerts and holiday displays to shopping local and more, this vibrant region welcomes you and encourages you to explore. Here’s a brief listing of events you can attend in the month of December.  

Holiday Inspired Attractions

Exterior of the Ark Encounter lit up for ChristmasTime at the Ark holiday event
ChristmasTime at the Ark (photo: Answers in Genesis)

ChristmasTime at The Ark Encounter and ChristmasTown at the Creation Museum

Answers in Genesis welcomes guests back for their annual ChristmasTime at the Ark and ChristmasTown at the Creation Museum, November 29 – January 4. Enjoy unforgettable holiday light displays, food, entertainment and more at these two incredible attractions in Northern Kentucky. ChristmasTown at the Creation Museum is a free event with the cost of parking.

Poster that just say's "Jingle Jams at The Porch."

Jingle Jams

Head down to Washington Park to enjoy live holiday music, drinks and festive vibes all month long at their Jingle Jams event, November 29 – December 21. Visit their website for dates and a full lineup of artists rocking you into the holiday season.

Poster of a moon with a snowflake that says "Solstice Glow" with all the participating partners.

Krohn Conservatory Presents: Solstice Glow

Come and experience the magic of winter at the Krohn Conservatory’s Solstice Glow event. Enjoy the conservatory all day long with holiday displays, lights, model trains and more. Bring the family and watch as lights, candles, and lanterns light up the night. Available now through January 5.

Looking for more holiday inspired things to do with friends and family? Check out our “Holiday Things to Do with Friends & Family in the Cincy Region 2024” for a more robust listing of holiday inspired events happening now through the beginning of the new year.  

Shopping Local in the Cincy Region

Poster of a tree with little shops surrounding it.

Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt

Head down to The Banks District in Downtown Cincinnati for an incredible, holiday-themed Servatii Cincinnati Chistkindlmarkt presented Moerlein Lager House, November 22 - January 5. Enjoy an ice rink, igloo boardwalk, music, food, shopping and more all month long. Visit their website for their full schedule.

Image is of the Carroll Chimes Bell Tower in Mainstrasse Village during winter.
Carroll Chimes Bell Tower in Mainstrasse Village

MainStrasse Christkindlmarkt

Covington, Kentucky’s Mainstrasse Village neighborhood welcomes you to their MainStrasse Christkindlmarkt on December 8. This charming, German influenced community welcomes you to shop, eat and drink local this holiday season. See you there!

Enjoy Theater and Music

Poster of musicians in a snow globe that say's above the snow globe, Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to Heritage Banks Center on December 6 for two incredible performances of their iconic rock opera, “The Lost Christmas Eve.” Tickets on sale now!

Aronoff Center for the Arts (photo: Cincinnati Arts Association)

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

You don’t want to miss the Broadway hit, Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at the Aronoff Center for the Arts. Shows are running from December 10-15 with tickets on sale now. This is a great way to get into the holiday spirit and enjoy a classic holiday story with friends and family.

Image is of a woman signing with the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra behind her.
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra

KSO Presents: Merry Christmas Darling

Head over to Northern Kentucky University’s Greaves Concert Hall for two incredible performances of Merry Christmas Darling by the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra on December 13-14. Secure your tickets to this 1984 special edition Carpenters Christmas Portrait album live.

Beer and Bourbon

A wine glass with the words Dark Charge on it get filled from a wooden barrel.

Dark Charge Winter Block Party 2024

Braxton Brewing Company is celebrating their annual Dark Charge Winter Block Party on Saturday, December 7 with a full day of food, entertainment, beer and bourbon. Dark Charge (Braxton’s Imperial Stout) variants are now available for pre-order on their website. This is a celebration you can’t miss!

Image is a bunch of people dressed as Santa at Fountain Square.

Cincinnati Santacon

Get ready to eat, drink and don your very best Santa suit on December 14 for the annual Cincinnati Santacon. The Cincy Region welcomes you to spread the cheer through Downtown Cincinnati, Over-the-Rhine, the Banks, Newport on the Levee, Covington and more! Visit their website for locations, times and registration information. Time to make memories and support a great cause, The Cure Starts Now Foundation.

Need more? Visit our events page, updated daily, to showcase all of the exciting events happening in the Cincy Region all month long and our places to stay page for a full listing of available accommodations in our region. And be sure to get a copy of your Visit Cincy Visitors Guide here!