Christmas and holiday events in the Cincy Region

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. From the PNC Festival of Lights to Winterfest, check out some of our favorite Christmas events and activities in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

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Other Christmas and Holiday Events in Cincinnati

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Train at Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad (photo: Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad)

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…

2 months ago

A red and blue train winds through a snowy path.

Dazzling holiday light displays in the Cincy Region

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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 Nov. 29, 5-10pm Duke Energy's Light Up the Square returns to Fountain…

3 months ago

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 and magical ways to celebrate the holidays in the Cincy Region. Every year you can marvel at (literally) millions of glittering…

3 days ago

Cool Winter Festivals in Cincy

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Beer, wine, and bourbon festivals are here to warm up the coldest part of winter. Let these cool winter festivals warm your spirits. We've got you covered from January to March. Cincinnati International Wine Festival *March 6 - 8, 2025…