Christmas and Holiday Events in Cincinnati
Discover the magic of the season with holiday events
You can’t experience Cincy Culture without checking out a few of our region’s signature events. Luckily, you can choose from a full calendar of holiday celebrations, concert series, art fairs and markets, and beyond that exemplify our region’s indescribable culture.
Check out some of our favorite Christmas events and activities around the Cincy region.
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
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The Cincinnati Zoo will still be shining bright as it transforms into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 41st annual PNC Festival of Lights! Come early for more animals and stay for the lights! In addition to admiring the beauty of 4 million LED lights, you can find the 5 Fiona fairies…
WinterFest is an unforgettable holiday experience where Kings Island transforms into 11 enchanting winter wonderlands. Voted as one of the top Theme Park Holiday Events in the country by "USA Today" readers, the annual event features ice skating on the Royal Fountain, the Eiffel…
- Newport on the Levee
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Enjoy a beautifully lit holiday walk across the Purple People Bridge and along the river at the Levee during Winter Nights, River Lights. This annual holiday light show features Christmas lights and holiday decorations spread across the bridge, so everyone can enjoy the magic of…
Other Christmas and Holiday Events in Cincinnati
All Aboard! 7 Holiday train exhibits you don’t want to miss in Cincy
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Visiting Cincy during the holiday season? From the North Pole Express to interactive holiday toy train exhibits, these are the most festive holiday train exhibits and rides to help you and your family celebrate the holidays! Holiday…
Dazzling holiday light displays in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
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Looking for something to get you in the holiday spirit? The whole family will enjoy celebrating the magic of the holidays with these spectacular light displays around Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Light Up the Square on Fountain Square…
5 Things we love about the PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens
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The annual PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is one of the most festive ways to celebrate the holidays. Marvel at millions of glittering lights, visit Santa in his North Pole Village and meet your favorite…
6 cool winter festivals in Cincy
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From beer and wine festivals to holiday happenings, these are the coolest winter festivals in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky! ProLink Staffing's Light Up the Square November 25 ProLink Staffing's Light Up the Square is the…