- Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The holiday story you love unfolds in spectacular fashion in Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre! Charles Dickens’ classic tale of the curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge, who finds his heart changing on one fateful Christmas Eve, combines with dazzling set, costume and…
Step into the magic of the season at Red Leprechaun’s Holiday Hideaway, a full-venue Christmas pop-up at The Banks in downtown Cincinnati! This Irish-style pub transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland, with ceiling-hung gift boxes, oversized vintage bulbs, four fully…
Get ready for a magical evening at the Cincinnati Zoo's 44th annual PNC Festival of Lights, where the zoo transforms into a dazzling “Wild Wonderland”! Arrive early to meet the animals and enjoy a magical evening filled with the glow of 4 million LED lights. Explore Fairyland and…
The holidays are taking a mischievous turn at the South Pole, The Stretch's holiday pop-up bar. Imagine the North Pole taken over by favorite Christmas villains, Santa missing and the elves in rebellion. The bar will be decked out with oversized ornaments, hanging presents, three…
- Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
After seeing her fiancé kissing another woman on the televised Thanksgiving Day Parade, Mary’s life falls apart – just in time for the holidays. Newly single, she stumbles through the emotional and often comically absurd minefield of dating over the next year, with each…
Celebrate 80 years of winterland whimsy at Holiday Junction, where the Duke Energy Holiday Trains continue a beloved Cincinnati tradition dating back to 1946. More than 300 rail cars and 50 locomotives glide past snowy scenes, each filled with nostalgic detail. Be greeted by…
- Fountain Square
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Jazz up your Tuesday nights at Winterhaus! Catch a different Jazz act each week up on The Johnson Foundation stage. The Lineup: Nov. 3 | Jazz Brooks Giles Quartet Nov. 10 | Ben Tweedt Trio Nov. 17 | Hank Stephens & Erwin Stuckey Nov. 24 | Gunnar Gidner Dec. 1 | Sophia Troyer…
- Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
- Recurring daily
Get ready for an epic adventure at the Cincinnati Museum Center, where Ryan “Brickman” McNaught brings Jurassic World to life with more than 6 million LEGO bricks. Step through the iconic park gates, encounter life-size dinosaurs including T. rex, Triceratops and Velociraptors…
Santa Baby, Killer Queen's holiday pop-up bar, is giving Christmas a vintage, pink-hued makeover inspired by the glamour and pop music of the 1950s. Bows, rhinestones, vintage Christmas records, pink trees and a Sugar Plum Forest create a festive setting for music and holiday…
- Newport Aquarium
- Recurring daily
Celebrate one of the Cincy Region's one-of-a-kind holiday traditions during Scuba Santa's Water Wonderland at Newport Aquarium! It’s a Water Wonderland full of playful penguins, colorful holiday lights and a flurry of magical bubbles. Through holiday magic, kids can tell Scuba…
- Cincinnati Art Museum
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
"The Art of Charley Harper: Creatures Wild and Tame" takes an in-depth look at the work of the beloved midcentury modern artist, designer, illustrator and nature advocate. Harper’s “minimal realism,” as he called his style, is deceptively simple, reducing nature to essential…
- Elm Street Plaza
- Recurring daily
Lace up your skates and hit the ice at the UC Health Ice Rink presented by Fifth Third Bank! Located in Elm Street Plaza next to the First Financial Center, this outdoor rink is the perfect spot for winter fun. Gather friends and family, glide across the ice beneath the city…
Cirque du Soleil’s holiday-themed family show arrives in Cincinnati this December. “’Twas the Night Before…” is an exhilarating new spin on the beloved Christmas classic, imagined as only Cirque du Soleil can. This vibrant acrobatic production celebrates sharing and friendship…
Get ready for a night of fierce fun and fabulous prizes at Drag Bingo with Queen City Charities! Head to Winterhaus for an unforgettable evening of bingo, sass and sequins as talented drag queens take the stage with plenty of entertainment. Bingo winners will receive drink…
- Taft Museum of Art
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Cincinnati artist Edie McKee Harper (American, 1922-2010) developed a distinctive modernist vision across a wide variety of media, including photographs, paintings, enamels, weavings, illustrations and prints. "Edie McKee Harper: Modernist at Play" highlights Harper’s exploration…
Celebrate the holiday season with Holly Jolly Days, a family-friendly tradition filled with fun and fascinating attractions at the Behringer-Crawford Museum from Nov. 14 through Jan. 10. This year marks the 35th annual Holiday Toy Trains display, featuring eight O-gauge Lionel…
Celebrate the holiday season at the German-American Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt in downtown Cincy! This festive, family-friendly market, located beside the Cincinnati Lager House on the Schmidlapp Event Lawn and Stage in Smale Riverfront Park, next to The Banks, brings a magical…
- Recurring on the 1st Thursday of December
Light Up College Hill brings the holiday spirit to the Cincinnati neighborhood of College Hill with special complimentary activities for all to enjoy throughout College Hill’s Business District. Join over 2,000 attendees as you and your family explore Hamilton Avenue, where you…
Get ready for the ultimate family spectacular at Heritage Bank Center as The Greatest Show On Earth takes over the arena with nonstop thrills, jaw-dropping stunts and unforgettable fun. This modern circus experience brings together world-class acrobats, daring trapeze artists…
Step away from the holiday rush and discover a new winter wonderland tradition! Nestled in the heart of Winton Woods, this magical escape promises joyful, heartwarming moments for the whole family. Under the glow of glimmering lights, enjoy hayrides, pony rides, farm animals, a…
Experience the magic of the holiday season at LumenScape: The All-the-Time Holiday Exhibit, located inside the Roebling Event Center at the Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt. Created by Glimpse Cincinnati and local artist Brent Keltch, this immersive attraction features stunning…
The holiday tradition Cincinnati has embraced is back! Now in its sixth spectacular year, "David Choate's Hot Chocolate: An African American Nutcracker" returns to the Aronoff Center, and rumor has it, this year is "hotter" than ever. Hot Chocolate is a fresh production filled…
A heartwarming holiday classic comes to life in Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical JR., as the Grinch schemes to steal Christmas from the joyful Whos of Whoville. Directed by The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati Associate Artistic Director Maddie Jones, this…
Experience the magic of WinterFest as Kings Island transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland filled with immersive holiday experiences, festive entertainment, seasonal treats and millions of sparkling lights! At Kings Island's WinterFest, you'll create new traditions…
Enjoy live music up on The Johnson Foundation Stage at Winterhaus! The Lineup: Nov. 6 | TBD Nov. 7 | Gary Burton Nov. 13 | Jordon Frank Nov. 20 | Hillary Hahn Nov. 21 | Evan McMillian Nov. 28 | Jordon Wilson Dec. 4 | Michael Williams Dec. 5 | A Charlie Brown Christmas with Jim…
Lace up your running shoes, put on your favorite holiday attire and join one of Cincinnati’s most festive 5K events as the second annual Das Holiday 5K Run/Walk returns to the riverfront. Whether you’re a serious runner, a casual walker or looking for a fun seasonal outing with…
One of Cincinnati's favorite local markets returns to Rhinegeist Brewery for its 14th season! Skip the shipping delays and join Art on Vine for its Holiday Gifts Sale event. Shop over 80 of Ohio’s finest local artists, makers and curators to cross off the very last names on your…
Celebrate the release of Dark Charge 2026 during Dark Charge Day, a one-day winter celebration taking over 7th Street. Enjoy heated igloos, outdoor fire pits, a street-side bar serving the bold stout and food vendors serving up bites throughout the block. Inside the taproom…
Let your inner artist shine at Paint & Sips at Winterhaus! Enjoy an energetic, guided painting class with Ruckus by Not Your Average Paint & Sip while you sip on your favorite drinks from the bar. Sessions: Nov. 7 | Roebling Bridge Nov. 21 | Cincinnati Zoo Nov. 28 |…
Experience the holiday season through a Brazilian lens as Phil DeGreg’s Brasilia brings South American rhythms, vibrant jazz improvisation and infectious energy to beloved Christmas favorites. Featuring vibraphonist Rusty Burge and trumpeter Kim Pensyl, two of Cincinnati’s finest…
Discover Antonio Vivaldi's The Four Seasons as you've never heard before: a Candlelight concert performed live by a string quartet at Winterhaus, on Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati, surrounded by the warm glow of candles. Program performed by String Quartet StringSource…
Experience a fresh take on the classic fairy tale with "Cinderella." A nearsighted bookworm heroine, two self-absorbed stepsisters, a larger-than-life stepmother and a self-empowering Well-Wisher bring a modern twist to the beloved story, showing that intelligence is its own kind…
Comedy superstar Leanne Morgan is bringing her wildly relatable humor and down-home charm to Heritage Bank Center for a night packed with laughter. Known for her hit Netflix specials "I’m Every Woman" and "Unspeakable Things," Morgan has become one of the most talked-about…
The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC)'s holiday smash hit, "Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)," returns for another season of holiday hilarity. What begins as an annual production of "A Christmas Carol" quickly unravels into a slightly irreverent yet undeniably…
- Cincinnati Music Hall
- Recurring daily
Celebrate the magic of the season with Cincinnati’s favorite holiday tradition! Each year, Music Hall is filled with twinkling lights, the sound of nostalgic carols and the joy of thousands of audience members at Holiday Pops. Featuring talented choirs and dancers from around the…
- Recurring on the 2nd Saturday of December
Join Towne Properties & The Mt. Adams Business Guild for a tail-wagging holiday celebration during its 34th Annual Reindog Parade! Held in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Mt.Adams for over the past 20 years, join furry canines and fellow owners as you participate in a unique…
Get ready to explore one of Cincinnati’s most exciting open-air markets, where creativity and community come together. Powered by The Artisan Marketplace, this signature downtown Cincinnati event also serves as a small-business incubator, bringing together local artisans, makers…
Eat, drink and be Santa during Cincinnati Santacon! Join a joyful crowd as they spread holiday cheer throughout the Cincy Region. Sing classic Christmas carols, explore venues, grab food and drinks from local restaurants, and create new holiday memories with loved ones, all while…
Cheer on the Bengals as they play the Kansas City Chiefs in Paycor Stadium. Paycor Stadium, known as The Jungle, is located along the riverfront in downtown Cincinnati and is one of the best places to watch a football game.
Victoria Morgan's beloved adaptation of "The Nutcracker" returns to Music Hall this winter. Follow Clara as a magical Christmas gift whisks her away to the enchanting Land of Sweets, where she joins the Nutcracker Prince, the Sugar Plum Fairy and a cast of colorful characters…
Get ready for a college basketball showdown as the University of Cincinnati Bearcats take on Clemson Tigersin the inaugural Cincinnati Clash at Heritage Bank Center! The Bearcats are looking for redemption after Clemson edged them 68-65 in 2025. With a new era of Bearcats…
Give children in kindergarten through third grade a chance to celebrate the holiday season with a fun-filled experience featuring festive activities and holiday entertainment. While the kids enjoy the festivities, grown-ups can take advantage of some extra time to shop, run…
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations in Cincinnati like never before. Get your tickets now to discover Holiday-inspired music at Memorial Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight. Program performed by…
Cheer on the Bengals as they play the Baltimore Ravens in Paycor Stadium. Paycor Stadium, known as The Jungle, is located along the riverfront in downtown Cincinnati and is one of the best places to watch a football game.
