Experience holiday magic in the Cincy Region

Get into the spirit with these local 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. From the iconic PNC Festival of Lights and Kings Island Winterfest to an authentic Christkindlmarkt and family fun with Scuba Santa. For history and music lovers there's Holly Jolly Days at Behringer-Crawford Museum and adults can warm their spirits with STAVE and Dark Charge Day! Check out more of our favorite holiday events and beyond in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky below.

Other Christmas and Holiday Events in Cincinnati

3 months ago

5 Things We Love About the PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens

4 minute read

The annual PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is one of the most festive and magical ways to celebrate the holidays in the Cincy Region. Every year you can marvel at (literally) millions of glittering…

3 months ago

People skate on the ice rink around a cluster of glowing trees.

Cool Winter Experiences in Cincy Region

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From January to March - Cincy has you covered with top winter events Craft beer, wine, and bourbon festivals are here to warm up the coldest part of winter. Ice Skating and skiing will get your body moving, and live music will get your toes…

sports 4 months ago

Image is of a hockey goalie entering the ice with smoke and lights to his back.

Cincy's Best Kept-Sports Secret: Cincinnati Cyclones!

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Cincinnati is a sports city through and through. While attending a Bengals , Reds or FC game is an obvious must-do on a visit here, we also suggest trying something totally unique: catching a Cincinnati Cyclones hockey match! That's…

Holiday Season 3 months ago

Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market (photo: Hart Productions)

Find the perfect gift at one of Cincinnati’s holiday markets

6 minute read

*This guide is updated annually. Looking for that one-of-a-kind, local gift for the holidays? Check out one of Cincinnati’s festive markets this year to make your holiday shopping a breeze. Cincy is home to a wide variety of holiday…