Thanksgiving Events in Cincinnati

Celebrate good food and kick off the holiday season.

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 festivals, holiday celebrations, concert series, art fairs and markets, parades, museum exhibits, and beyond that exemplify our region’s indescribable culture.

Check out some of our favorite Thanksgiving events and things to do around the Cincy region.

Thanksgiving Marquee Events

Dec 11

Deck the Y'alls Lightfest

Florence Y'alls

Celebrate the season in the most magical way at the Deck the Y'alls Lightfest! This interactive sparkling wonderland features more than 2 million dazzling lights and ten immersive themed displays at Thomas More Stadium, located in Florence, Kentucky. Guests can walk around the…

Dec 16

Downtown Dazzle

Fountain Square

Downtown Dazzle, presented by United Dairy Farmers, is back to put a holiday twinkle in your eye! Join Fountain Square every Saturday for one of the biggest highlights of the holiday season. See Santa rappel from a Cincinnati skyrise and wait with anticipation for the sky to fill…

Couple ice skating on the Fountain Square Ice Rink (photo: CincinnatiUSA.com)

Cincy attractions open on Thanksgiving Day

Looking for something to do in Cincy either before or after Thanksgiving dinner? Check out our list of things to do on Thanksgiving Day and enjoy! Ice Skating on Fountain Square The Fountain Square Ice Rink is open 7 days a week and is the… Read More