Holiday & Seasonal
Seasonal and holiday family fun
Ghost Hunt: Poasttown Elementary
Spooky ghost hunt at Poasttown Elementary—perfect Halloween fun for kids.
Labor Day Weekend Family Picnic Basket Celebration
Labor Day picnic celebration at Stricker's Grove honoring workers and family fun.
Western & Southern WEBN Fireworks and Riverfest
Midwest's largest fireworks display + riverside festival on Labor Day weekend—classic family fun.
Underwater Pumpkin GLOW!
Fall-festive aquarium experience with glowing jack-o'-lanterns throughout exhibits.
Fall Food Fest
Celebrate autumn flavors with tastings from local merchants at Cincinnati's historic Findlay Market.
Jack O'Lantern Glow
Glowing jack-o'-lanterns light up Cincinnati Zoo in October for spooky family fun.
Operation Pumpkin
Halloween-themed family festival in downtown Hamilton with pumpkins and seasonal activities.
HallZOOween
Halloween fun at Cincinnati Zoo with themed activities and animal encounters for kids.
Boo In The Vue | 7:30pm
Family-friendly Halloween celebration in Bellevue.
Lanterns & Landmarks
Evening lantern-lit walk through Montgomery's historic sites and architectural landmarks.
Halloween House Decorating Contest | 7pm
Family-friendly Halloween decorating contest in Fort Thomas.
Pumpkin Walk (Night 1)
Evening pumpkin walk on Cochran Avenue in Fort Thomas.
Pumpkin Walk (Night 2)
Evening pumpkin walk on Cochran Avenue in Fort Thomas.
"Witching Hour at the Tower" Halloween Dance | 8pm
Halloween dance party at Fort Thomas Tower for families.
Trick-Or-Treat | 6pm
Trick-or-treat in Fort Thomas for Halloween fun.
Trick-or-Treat
Halloween trick-or-treating at Findlay Market—family-friendly costume fun.
Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest
Dress up your dog and celebrate pet costumes at Findlay Market's Halloween contest.
Veterans Day: Free Admission for Military
Free zoo admission for military families on Veterans Day—explore animals & gardens.
Tree Lighting & Santa | 6pm
Tree lighting and Santa meet-and-greet at St. John United Church of Christ.
Scuba Santa's Water Wonderland
Holiday tradition featuring Scuba Santa, penguins, lights, and bubbles at the aquarium.
Fort Thomas Farmers Market Holiday Market | 3pm
Holiday market at Fort Thomas Farmers Market with local vendors.
Andrew Peterson Behold the Lamb of God
Andrew Peterson performs his beloved Christmas concert 'Behold the Lamb of God' at Taft Theatre.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tree lighting ceremony downtown—a magical seasonal tradition for the family.
Holiday Market
Browse seasonal gifts and holiday cheer from local vendors at Findlay Market's festive market.
Holiday Walk | 4pm
Holiday walk celebration in downtown Fort Thomas.
Art on Vine Hoilday Gifts Sale
Holiday gift market with 80+ local vendors at Rhinegeist Brewery — perfect for festive family shopping.
Straight No Chaser Making Spirits Bright Tour
A cappella holiday magic: Straight No Chaser's Making Spirits Bright Tour at Taft Theatre.
Every Christmas Story Ever Told
Hilarious holiday comedy mashup of every Christmas story told on stage.
Holiday Pops
Cincinnati's beloved holiday concert tradition with festive lights and seasonal music at Music Hall.
The Great Fort Thomas Baking Show | 7pm
Fort Thomas baking show—watch and celebrate holiday treats together.
More events outside the Cincinnati area
2 events farther afield.
Hocus Pocus
Live theatrical performance of the beloved Disney film Hocus Pocus at an outdoor pavilion.
Gaither Homecoming Christmas: Bill Gaither & The Gaither Vocal Band - Dayton, OH
Bill Gaither & The Gaither Vocal Band perform holiday favorites—free admission for the whole family.