Holiday & Seasonal
Seasonal and holiday family fun
Veterans Day: Free Admission for Military
Free zoo admission for military families on Veterans Day—explore animals & gardens.
Hopewell Cemetery Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Day ceremony with historical demonstrations, musket & cannon volleys.
Turkey Trails
Family-friendly Thanksgiving-themed race with kids' and adult divisions at Rentschler Forest Park.
PNC Festival of Lights
Zoo members preview the dazzling PNC Festival of Lights with family.
Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market
Shop the iconic Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market for gifts, crafts, and seasonal treasures (Nov 6–8).
THE TWELVE DATES OF CHRISTMAS
Holiday-themed comedy at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park—perfect for families seeking festive theatrical fun.
Christmas Tree Sale
Pick out your family's perfect Christmas tree at historic Findlay Market.
A Christmas Carol
Cincinnati Playhouse brings the beloved classic holiday tale to the stage.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Timeless Christmas tale performed by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park—a family tradition of live theater.
Breakfast With The Green Holiday Grouch
Breakfast, photos with the Green Grouch, and ice rink fun at Elm Street Plaza.
Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise
Thanksgiving dinner cruise on the Ohio River—a festive holiday meal with a scenic twist.
Scuba Santa's Water Wonderland
Holiday tradition featuring Scuba Santa, festive lights, and penguins at Newport Aquarium through Dec 24.
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
Hilarious British comedy with a Christmas twist at Cincinnati's Aronoff Center.
Crafty Supermarket
Holiday shopping market at Cincinnati Music Hall with local makers and unique gifts.
Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Live to Film
Watch The Muppet Christmas Carol on screen with live orchestral accompaniment at Music Hall.
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.
The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Downtown Dazzle
Watch Santa rappel down a Cincinnati skyscraper at this iconic holiday spectacle.
'Twas The Night Before...
Broadway holiday musical at Cincinnati's Aronoff Center — festive family theater.
Fort Thomas Farmers Market Holiday Market | 3pm
Holiday market at Fort Thomas Farmers Market with local vendors.
'Twas The Night Before...
Cirque du Soleil's holiday spectacular reimagines Christmas magic with acrobatics, wonder, and family fun.
David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown Show
Jazz pianist David Benoit celebrates Charlie Brown Christmas at Ludlow Garage.
Holidays on the Farm
Winter wonderland celebration at Winton Woods Farm with holiday magic for the whole family.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tree lighting ceremony downtown—a magical seasonal tradition for the family.
Mindi Abair's I Can't Wait For Christmas
Jazz saxophonist Mindi Abair performs holiday favorites at Ludlow Garage Cincinnati.
First Friday: Cocoa & Carols | 6pm
Evening holiday celebration with cocoa and caroling on Fairfield Avenue in Bellevue.
Happy Holidays with the Mighty Wurlitzer
Family holiday concert featuring the historic Mighty Wurlitzer organ at Music Hall.
David Choate's Hot Chocolate
David Choate's African American Nutcracker returns for its sixth year—a spirited holiday dance tradition at the Aronoff Center.
Holiday Market
Browse seasonal goods and holiday gifts at a two-day festive market at Findlay.
Holiday in the Village
Tree lighting, Victorian carolers, and North Pole workshops at this community holiday celebration.
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.
A Brazilian Christmas
Brazilian-jazz take on Christmas classics with vibrant rhythms and improvisation.
Matisyahu - Festival of Lights
Reggae-rock musician Matisyahu performs a Festival of Lights concert.
Jingle Jazz: Swingin’ Into the Holidays
Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra swings holiday classics in their annual Jingle Jazz celebration.
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.
Every Christmas Story Ever Told
Hilarious holiday comedy mashup of every Christmas story told on stage.
Breakfast with Santa
Pancake breakfast with Santa; proceeds benefit local families in need this holiday season.
Breakfast with Santa
Meet Santa and enjoy breakfast at Cincinnati Zoo's festive holiday event.
Live at the Uni Featuring Mandy Gaines
Jazz vocalist Mandy Gaines performs holiday favorites at the Universalist Church.
Holiday House Decorating Contest | 6pm
Fort Thomas holiday house decorating contest—see your neighbors' festive creativity.
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Candlelit Christmas carols performed on strings at Fountain Square's magical Winterhaus.
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Festive candlelit concert of Christmas carols in the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
Kids Sing-a-long: Holiday Tunes
Kids sing and dance along to holiday songs in this monthly sing-along at Kenton County Public Library.
Track Santa on His Magical Journey Around the World 🎅🏻
Interactive online experience tracking Santa's Christmas Eve journey worldwide.
Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring 'The Nutcracker' and More
Holiday magic under candlelight: live Nutcracker-inspired music at Memorial Hall.
Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Tahoe Knight Monsters
Ring in New Year's Eve with Cyclones hockey and indoor fireworks!
Happy Zoo Year
Ring in the new year at Cincinnati Zoo with animals & an early 8pm countdown.
More events outside the Cincinnati area
3 events farther afield.
A Christmas Story: The Musical (Touring)
Beloved holiday classic comes to life as a musical at Schuster PAC in Dayton.
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.