What a long, strange year it's been. Now that we're in the home-stretch to 2021 we can take stock of our blessings and get into the holiday spirit. While some of our favorites are on hiatus until next year, we've made a list (and checked it twice) of the fun holiday events that are happening this year.
Don't see yours listed? Send us an email at calendar@cincinnati.com with "Holiday Events" in the subject line and we'll get it added.
Holiday lights
Bright Light Nights, 5-9 p.m.. Liberty Center, 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township. Unique tree-lighting shows run every 20 minutes. Runs Nov. 27-Jan. 1. Free. liberty-center.com.
Christmas Night of Lights, dusk-10 p.m., Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Runs Nov. 6-Jan. 9. 2-mile car ride through Cincinnati's largest synchronized holiday light show. $7 per person, free ages 3-under. christmasnightsoflights.com/cincinnati.
ChristmasTown at Creation Museum, 5 p.m., Creation Museum, 2800 Bullittsburg Church Road, Petersburg. Stroll through botanical gardens amid thousands of multi-colored lights. Live nativity, petting zoo and 4D theater. Runs Nov. 27-Dec. 30. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Free, parking $10. creationmuseum.org.
Dazzle Light Show, 5-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 525 Vine St., Downtown. Runs Thursday-Saturday Nov. 28-Dec. 19. 8-minute light show dances across the square once per hour. myfountainsquare.com.
Holiday In Lights, 6-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 5:30-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. Drive-through light show. More than 120 holiday-themed figures and over one million twinkling lights. Runs Nov. 21-Jan. 2. Closed Thanksgiving Day and New Year's Eve. $15 per car, $45 for buses and 15-passenger vans. Special effects glasses $2 each or 3 for $5. No cash accepted, credit cards only. 513-769-0393; holidayinlights.com.
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Holiday Lights on the Hill: Journey Borealis, 6-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 6-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. A 2.5 mile drive through a one-of-a-kind holiday light spectacular featuring more than 1,000,000 lights and holiday art installations created by regional and national artists. Runs Nov. 20-Jan. 3. $8, $3 ages 6-12, free ages 5-under. pyramidhill.org.
Land of Illusion Christmas Glow Drive-Thru Winter Wonderland, 6-10 p.m. nightly, Land of Illusion, 8762 Thomas Road, Middletown. Runs Nov. 25-Dec. 30. Park closed Nov. 30-Dec. 2 and Christmas Day. landofillusion.com.
Light Up Middletown, 6-10 p.m., Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave., Middletown. Runs Nov. 26-Dec. 31. Open daily, including holidays. Drive-thru holiday scenes with over 100 displays. Cash donations. lightupmiddletown.org.
Light Up the Fair, 5:30-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Rd, Burlington. Drive-through, synchronized light show featuring over 1.5 million channels of computer-controlled lights, a 300-foot snowflake tunnel and a 50-foot Christmas tree made of 25,000 lights. Lights synced to music you listen to through your car radio. Owned and operated by Boone Lighting Effects, a small local business. Runs Nov. 13-Jan. 2. $6 per person, free ages 3-under. lightupthefair.com.
PNC Festival of Lights, 1-9 p.m., Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3400 Vine St., Avondale. Toyland Express ride begins daily 2:30 p.m. and Santa visits daily from 4 p.m. Reservations required. Runs Nov. 21-Jan. 3, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Bonus nights Jan. 8-10 and Jan. 15-17. cincinnatizoo.org.
Holiday attractions
A Christmas Nightmare Dent Schoolhouse, 6-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 5963 Harrison Ave., Dent. Back by popular demand, this one weekend event mashes the best of Halloween and Christmas into one fun attraction at The Dent Schoolhouse. The entire schoolhouse is decorated for Christmas – Christmas trees, lights, new music, new characters and more! Krampus, The Dent Grinch, and other dark Christmas favorites will all be in attendance. Runs Dec. 4-5 only. $20-$30. 513-445-9767; www.frightsite.com.
A Very Merry Garden Holiday, 10 a.m. daily, Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Open daily, including holidays. Explore a botanically designed Cincinnati theme with enchanting train display and miniature world featuring city landmarks. $10, $7 ages 5-17, free ages 4-under. Runs Nov. 14-Jan. 12. 513-421-4086; cincinnatiparks.com/krohn.
Anderson Holiday Festival, 4-6 p.m. Dec. 5, Anderson Town Center Streetscape, 7500 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township. Tree lighting, crafts, visit from Santa, holiday passport. Free. andersontownship.org.
Christmas in Loveland 2020, Historic Downtown Loveland. Everything from Santa and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole, to a live Nativity scene, to a Winter Wonderland. Free. Events spread out across town to maintain social distancing. Runs Dec. 18-20. business.lovelandchamber.org/events.
Crib of the Nativity Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Daily through Dec. 31.
Found, The Banks, Downtown and Over-the-Rhine. Multi-faceted program featuring several installations to allow visitors to enjoy during the holidays in a safe, socially-distant manner. Runs Nov. 27-Dec. 19.
Krohn by Candlelight Family Nights, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 13-23 and Dec. 26-30, Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. $10, $7 ages 5-17, free ages 4-under. cincinnatiparks.com/krohn.
Light Up Goshen Parade, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Goshen High School, 6707 Goshen Road, Goshen. Parade ends at Goshen High School with tree lighting, Christmas carols, Santa Claus, free rides and free food from local churches and local businesses. This is a fun filled free activity for the entire family. goshenchamberofcommerce.com.
Miracle at The Overlook Lodge, 5-10 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, The Overlook Lodge, 6083 Montgomery Road, Pleasant Ridge. Miracle, the beloved Christmas pop-up bar, returns for its 4th year. Festive, whimsical holiday decor and drinks. Runs now through Dec. 27. Ticketed reservations offer bundle options of cocktails, Naughty or Nice shots, charcuterie boards, Christmas cookies and more. ticketleap.com.
Pioneer Christmas, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 13, Keehner Park, 7411 Barret Road, West Chester. Free. Re-creation of a classic 19th century American Christmas party. Step back more than 100 years and cozy up to the fireplace to enjoy complimentary treats like molasses cookies and apple cider. Traditional pioneer fare will be available to taste. Santa visits and all kids go home with a candy cane. Free. and open to public. westchesteroh.org.
Snowland, Great Wolf Lodge, 2501 Great Wolf Drive, Mason. Whimsical decor, daily snow showers, festive activities and a new cocoa trolley. Families can escape the chilly weather and safely soak up the holiday spirit with health and safety protocols in place. Runs Nov. 27-Jan. 3. Daily lighting of menorah candle during Hanukkah Dec. 22-Dec. 30 (excluding Friday). greatwolf.com.
The Christmas Ranch 6 p.m., Christmas Ranch, 3205 S. Waynesville Road, Morrow. The Christmas Ranch is a combination walk-through and drive-through experience with seven heated buildings in the village area, connected, for the most part, by gravel walkways. Strollers are welcome. Free parking. Runs Nov. 20-Dec. 23. Closed Thanksgiving Day. $15-$30. thechristmasranch.com.
Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl, noon-6 p.m. Dec. 5, Over-the-Rhine. Dig out your ugly sweater and tacky holiday pants for this holiday-themed bar crawl through Over-the-Rhine. Ages 21-up. $12-$20. eventbrite.com.
Virtual Light Up the Square, 7 p.m. Nov. 27, Fountain Square, 525 Vine St., Downtown. Viewers at home can watch the broadcast on Channel 5 and participate virtually in several ways. Downtown visitors are kindly asked not to gather at the Square this year without a reservation for the ice rink, to avoid overcrowding the space. The tree will be lit in advance at an unannounced day and time, and there will not be any fireworks. Reservations: myfountainsquare.com.
Trains
Christmas at the Junction, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, EnterTrainment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester. Family-friendly holiday celebration. Largest indoor model train display and kids can use a video screen to talk with Santa at his workshop at the North Pole. Closes at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Special extended hours Dec. 7-30 open until 9 p.m. $17.95 do-it-all admission, $15.95 advance. Free parking. 513-898-8000; entertrainmentjunction.com.
Holiday Junction featuring Duke Energy Trains, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. One of Cincinnati's most beloved holiday traditions returns with over 300 rail cars and 60 locomotives. Runs Nov. 13-Jan. 3. cincymuseum.com/holiday-junction.
LM&M Railroad's Holiday Express, 6 and 8 p.m. weekdays, noon, 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m. weekends, Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 16 E. South St., Lebanon. Runs Dec. 3-6, Dec. 10-13 and Dec. 17-20. 90-minute journey. Elves entertain on the train, then visit with Santa from a safe distance at a special off-train location. $25 adults, $20 children and seniors, $5 infants under age 2. Tickets must be purchased in advance online. lebanonrr.com.
Santas
Santa Arrives, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Kids can have a fireside chat with Santa Claus through a plexiglass barrier. Runs Nov. 27-Dec. 20. cincymuseum.com/holiday-junction.
Santa Rescue, noon Nov. 28, The Cincinnati Fire Museum, 315 W. Court St., Downtown. Watch from your car as Santa is rescued from atop the museum roof by brave firefighters of Cincinnati Fire Department Ladder Truck 3. Free. 513-621-5553; info@cincyfiremuseum.com.
Santa Skates, noon-4 p.m., Fountain Square Ice Rink, 525 Vine St., Downtown. Runs Saturdays Nov. 28-Dec. 19. myfountainsquare.com.
Santa Visits, 4-8 p.m. Friday, noon-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Carew Tower, 441 Vine St., Downtown. Runs Friday-Sunday Nov. 27-Dec. 21 and from noon-8 p.m. Christmas Eve.
Santa’s Wonderland, Cabela’s, 7250 Cabela Drive, West Chester. Runs Nov. 7-Dec. 24. Enchanting Christmas village offering free 4x6 studio-quality photos with Santa and a "Contactless Claus" visit using acrylic barrier. Free. Reservations required. cabelas.com.
Santa's Workshop, 1-3 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs Saturdays Nov. 28-Dec. 19. Santa and his merry band of Elves will be spending time in Washington Park making gifts, ornaments and other fun creations. Event is free, bring your own camera for photos. washingtonpark.org.
Scuba Santa, 11 a.m., Newport Aquarium, One Levee Way, Newport. It's a water wonderland full of playful penguins, colorful holiday lights and magic bubbles. Runs Nov. 27-Dec. 24. $25.99, $17.99 children. 800-406-3474; newportaquarium.com.
Dine with Santa
Breakfast with Santa, 8:30-10 a.m. and 10:30-noon, The Landing Event Center, 119 Karl Brown Way, Loveland. Two seatings available. $15 ages 8-up, $10 ages 3-7, free ages 2-under. 513-683-1544; business.lovelandchamber.org/events.
Ice rinks and outdoor fun
Glice Rink, Creation Museum, 2800 Bullittsburg Church Road, Petersburg. Features synthetic ice and special skates provided by museum. Runs Nov. 27-Dec. 30. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. $7.99 per person, includes skate rental. Parking $10. creationmuseum.org.
UC Health Ice Rink & Bumper Cars, Fountain Square, 525 Vine St., Downtown. Runs Nov. 7-Feb. 15. Ice skating and new this year, bumper cars on ice. $15 both, $10 ice skating only. myfountainsquare.com.
Virtual Jingle Bell Run, Dec. 11-13. Run your own 5K anytime during weekend. Benefits Arthritis Foundation. Information: Barb Precht 513-448-1124; events.arthritis.org.
Walk the Lights, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 2 and Dec. 30, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. No car traffic allowed during this special Holiday in Lights. Walk through light show with more than 120 holiday-themed figures and over one million twinkling lights. holidayinlights.com.
Warm 98 Ice Rink, Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. Runs Nov. 14-Jan. 3. $6, $5 for groups of 3 or more. Price includes skate rental. Rink status line: 513-745-6259; summitparkblueash.com.
Winter Wonderland Ice Rink, 4-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 4-9 p.m. Friday noon-9 p.m. Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Sunday, Todd-Creech Memorial Park, 148 Front St., Lawrenceburg. Runs Nov. 7-Jan. 3. $6, $ ages 14-under, free ages 2-under. Lawrenceburg residents skate for free with proof of residency. 812-537-0731; thinklawrenceburg.com.
Holiday theater
Bah Humbug! A One-Man Christmas Carol, The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati on Tour. Runs Nov. 30-Dec. 22. All characters in this production are performed by one person – from Scrooge to Tiny Tim in this imaginative and magical re-telling of the powerful Charles Dickens holiday classic. Book the live show (within 200-mile radius of Cincinnati). thechildrenstheatre.com.
Holiday music
An Advent Procession with Lessons and Carols, 5 p.m. Nov. 29, Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. 4th St., Downtown. Free. 513-621-1817; cincinnaticathedral.com.
Happy Holidays from The Mighty Wurlitzer, 7 p.m. Dec. 3 livestreaming through Dec. 26. World renowned organist Mark Herman performs holiday and seasonal music. Presented by Friends of Music Hall. To obtain your free virtual link to watch the show, email mrosen@friendsofmusichall.org.
Holiday Pops Livestream, 8 p.m. Dec. 12, simulcast on Fountain Square, 525 Vine St., Downtown. John Morris Russell conducts the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra for annual Holiday Pops concert. Free. cincinnatisymphony.org.
Island Christmas Holiday, 6 p.m. Dec. 17, The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Ave., Mount Lookout. $5-$15. islandchristmasholiday.eventbrite.com.
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, 5 p.m. Dec. 20, Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. Fourth St., Downtown. Based on beloved service offered at King's College in Cambridge, England. 513-621-1817; cincinnaticathedral.com.
Holiday tours
Christmas Past, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Hillforest Victorian Museum, 213 Fifth St., Aurora. 1855 home adorned in traditional holiday greenery and decor. Guided tours Tuesday-Sunday. Runs Nov. 20-Dec. 30. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Victorian Christmas Teas on Dec. 3, Dec. 5 and Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. $30 for tour and tea. 812-926-0087; hillforest.org.
Canceled for 2020
Lebanon Horse Drawn Carriage Parade and Festival, Historic Downtown Lebanon. lebanonchamber.org/carriage-parade.
Newport East Row Victorian Christmas Tour. Historic East Row Neighborhood, Newport. eastrow.org.
Olde West Chester Christmas Walk and Tree Lighting, 9000 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, West Chester. westchesteroh.org.
Reindog Parade Mount Adams. spcacincinnati.org.
SantaCon. Santa encourages everyone to stay home and stay safe. cincinnatisantacon.com.
Winterfest, Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason.visitkingsisland.com.
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