Holiday & Seasonal
Seasonal and holiday family fun
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.
Fall Market on The Levee
Seasonal vendor market with handmade goods and local artisans along the waterfront.
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
Halloween trick-or-treating event for the whole family.
Trick-Or-Treat | 6pm
Trick-or-treat in Fort Thomas for Halloween fun.
Trick-or-Treat
Halloween trick-or-treating at Findlay Market with costumed kids.
Veterans Day: Free Admission for Military
Free zoo admission for military families on Veterans Day—explore animals & gardens.
Scuba Santa's Water Wonderland
Holiday tradition featuring Scuba Santa, festive lights, and penguins at Newport Aquarium through Dec 24.
Cincinnati Christmas Streetcar Food Tour
Holiday streetcar food tour at Fountain Square combining seasonal treats and festive transport.
Tree Lighting & Santa | 6pm
Tree lighting and Santa meet-and-greet at St. John United Church of Christ.
'Twas The Night Before...
Cirque du Soleil's holiday spectacular reimagines Christmas magic with acrobatics, wonder, and family fun.
Fort Thomas Farmers Market Holiday Market | 3pm
Holiday market at Fort Thomas Farmers Market with local vendors.
David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown Show
Jazz pianist David Benoit celebrates Charlie Brown Christmas at Ludlow Garage.
Mindi Abair's I Can't Wait For Christmas
Jazz saxophonist Mindi Abair performs holiday favorites at Ludlow Garage Cincinnati.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tree lighting ceremony downtown—a magical seasonal tradition for the family.
First Friday: Cocoa & Carols | 6pm
Evening holiday celebration with cocoa and caroling on Fairfield Avenue in Bellevue.
Holiday Market
Festive holiday shopping and celebration at Findlay Market.
Art on Vine Hoilday Gifts Sale
Holiday gift market with 80+ local vendors at Rhinegeist Brewery — perfect for festive family shopping.
Holiday Walk | 4pm
Holiday walk celebration in downtown Fort Thomas.
Every Christmas Story Ever Told
Hilarious holiday comedy mashup of every Christmas story told on stage.
The Great Fort Thomas Baking Show | 7pm
Fort Thomas baking show—watch and celebrate holiday treats together.
Holiday Pops
Cincinnati's beloved holiday concert tradition with festive lights and seasonal music at Music Hall.
Holiday House Decorating Contest | 6pm
Fort Thomas holiday house decorating contest—see your neighbors' festive creativity.
Track Santa on His Magical Journey Around the World 🎅🏻
Interactive online experience tracking Santa's Christmas Eve journey worldwide.
Happy Zoo Year
Ring in the new year at Cincinnati Zoo with animals & an early 8pm countdown.
Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Tahoe Knight Monsters
Ring in New Year's Eve with Cyclones hockey and indoor fireworks!
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.