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Take a Trip to Santaland at Sharon Centre

December 17th, 2018

The holiday fun doesn’t stop after Holiday in Lights! Santaland can now be found at Sharon Centre (11450 Lebanon Rd. Sharonville) Sunday – Thursdays 6 – 9 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30 – 10 p.m., through Sunday Dec 23. There are no admission fees. Step inside Sharon Centre, where Santa’s elves have been hard at work transforming the visitor center into a place of winter wonder. Santaland has family-friendly entertainment, a holiday train display, sweet treats, a selfie photo-op, holiday gifts available at Nature’s Niche and more. Be sure to take time to visit with Santa to... Read More

Experience Holiday in Lights at Sharon Woods Park this Season!

December 16th, 2018

A Cincinnati holiday tradition is in full swing at Sharon Woods Park! Holiday in Lights presented by Frisch’s Big Boy and produced by The Alleen Company, is an affordable outdoor light display at Sharon Woods (11450 Lebanon Rd. Sharonville), a Great Park of Hamilton County, viewed by guests from the comfort of their own vehicle. Holiday in Lights is built with over 1 million lights and over 250 light displays and has been an established Cincinnati holiday family tradition for over 28 years! This charming light show is built over a mile of wooded roadway, the only drive through light show through... Read More

Fiona’s Winter Wonders at PNC Festival of Lights

December 8th, 2018

Fiona the Hippo is the star of the show! Madcap Puppets presents Fiona’s Winter Wonders during the 2018 PNC Festival of Lights celebration at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (3400 Vine Street Cincinnati). Performances take place at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. nightly with an additional 9:30 p.m. performance on Fridays and Saturdays. Madcap Productions Puppet Theatre was founded in Cincinnati in 1981 by the late Jerry Handorf and Beth Kattelman. Since the beginning, they have been firmly rooted in the art of professional puppet theatre, children’s literature and world cultures. Admission... Read More

Holiday Junction Pulls into New Home at Cincinnati Museum Center

December 1st, 2018

A deep-rooted Cincinnati holiday tradition pulls into a new home! Holiday Junction Featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains, a display of hundreds of model trains zipping around a winter wonderland, has been a part of Cincinnati holidays since 1946. Now you can gain a new perspective: peer over the Duke Energy Holiday Trains with a bird’s eye view of the historic layouts. From now until Sunday Jan 27, you can witness the magic of Holiday Junction at the Cincinnati Museum Center (1301 Western Ave Cincinnati). Step inside a children’s storybook. Take a snowy walk and build a snowman under the... Read More

Tree Lighting Cermony at Krohn Conservatory

November 29th, 2018

Feel the holiday magic at this event! Krohn Conservatory (1501 Eden Park Dr. Cincinnati) will host their Tree Lighting Ceremony this Friday Nov 30 from 6-8 p.m. And this event is FREE! Don’t miss this opportunity to glimpse the shimmer of the holiday lights at Krohn. See beautiful handmade natural ornaments created by the Krohn Crafters and enjoy refreshments donated by the Cincinnati Parks Foundation. While you’re there, check out Krohn’s holiday show, A Crystal Holiday! For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2187944641223994/.  Read More

Light Up Fountain Square This Weekend!

November 21st, 2018

It’s time once again for the annual Macy’s Light Up the Square event! Macy’s Light Up the Square happens this Friday Nov 23 in Fountain Square (520 Vine St. Cincinnati). Festivities begin at 6 p.m. and continue until 11 p.m. Enjoy live music from 2nd Wind Band and a special appearance by Santa Claus! Make sure you’re here so you can help LIGHT UP this year’s Macy’s Tree. Stick around for fireworks powered by Cincinnati Bell Fioptics. There will be food trucks, music, ice skating and more! Check out this fun-filled schedule of events: 9 a.m.                 Rink... Read More

Peppa Pig’s Surprise at Taft Theatre

November 20th, 2018

Spend some quality family time this Friday night with Peppa Pig and her friends! Peppa Pig’s Surprise hits the stage at the Taft Theatre (317 E 5th St. Cincinnati) this Friday Nov 23 at 6 p.m. Peppa Pig Live! is back with an action-packed live show featuring your favorite characters as life size puppets and costume characters in Peppa Pig’s Surprise! Come join Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and more in an all singing, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and surprises! Tickets can be purchased online at https://www1.ticketmaster.com/peppa-pig-live-cincinnati-ohio-11-23-2018/event/160054F3C37B793C. Don’t... Read More

Start Your Thanksgiving Out with One of Cincinnati’s Oldest Traditions!

November 19th, 2018

For 109 years, Cincinnati has been celebrating Thanksgiving together with family and friends on foot. Don’t miss this year’s Western & Southern Thanksgiving Day 10K on Thursday Nov 22 at Paul Brown Stadium (1 Paul Brown Stadium Cincinnati). Races begin at 9 a.m. Earn an extra serving at dinner by engaging in some fun running or walking with family, Thanksgiving morning! There’s even a kids’ race! Get registered today, at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=129745&fbclid=IwAR2N4tITT4dvX_Eb4dbHpAaaEItIqh9EC1O7qpaEA8eFavqYoTTQS3PG38Y. For more information,... Read More

PNC Festival of Lights Starts Shining This Weekend!

November 15th, 2018

The Cincinnati Zoo will once again be transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 36th annual PNC Festival of Lights! The PNC Festival of Lights kicks off this Saturday Nov 17 at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (3400 Vine St. Cincinnati). The beauty will continue every Sunday-Thursday until 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday until 10 p.m., through Dec 31. Visits with Santa begin at 4 p.m. and the Festival of Lights activities begin at 5 p.m. In addition to admiring the beauty of 3 million LED lights, visitors can watch a Madcap black-light puppet show, ride the BB&T Toyland Express,... Read More

A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage at Aronoff Center

November 14th, 2018

Everyone’s favorite holiday classic comes to life in the all-­new touring production A Charlie Brown Christmas, live on stage! Check out A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage at the Aronoff Center for the Arts (650 Walnut St. Cincinnati) this Saturday Nov 17 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the whole Peanuts gang as they put on their own Christmas play and ultimately discover the true meaning of the season. A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage is a present the whole family can enjoy! Adapted from Charles M. Schulz’s timeless story of the spirit of Christmas,... Read More