Family events in Toledo · December 2026
Everything family-friendly on the Toledo calendar for December 2026.
Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission at Covington
Road Closure - Bakewell turnaround
Road Closure- Bakewell turnaround in Covington
Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Basketball vs. Bellarmine University Knights Womens Basketball
Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Basketball vs. Bellarmine University Knights Womens Basketball at Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker Center
Fort Thomas Farmers Market Holiday Market | 3pm
Holiday market at Fort Thomas Farmers Market with local vendors.
Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil
'Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil—acrobatic holiday magic at the Aronoff Center.
'Twas The Night Before...
Broadway holiday musical at Cincinnati's Aronoff Center — festive family theater.
A Christmas Carol
The beloved holiday classic comes to life at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.
'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.
Xavier Musketeers Mens Basketball vs. Texas Southern Tigers Mens Basketball
Xavier Musketeers Mens Basketball vs. Texas Southern Tigers Mens Basketball at Cintas Center
Cincinnati Bearcats Mens Basketball vs. Monmouth Hawks Men's Basketball
Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball — watch college hoops at Fifth Third Arena.
Miami of Ohio Redhawks Mens Basketball vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Mens Basketball
Watch college basketball as Miami of Ohio Redhawks take on Central Michigan.
An Evening with Lord Huron
An Evening with Lord Huron at The Andrew J Brady Music Center
Dayton Flyers Men's Basketball v. Loyola (Md.)
Dayton Flyers Men's Basketball v. Loyola (Md.) at University of Dayton Arena
Holidays on the Farm
Winter wonderland celebration at Winton Woods Farm with holiday magic for the whole family.
Mutual Dance Theatre in Up-Close '26
Mutual Dance Theatre in Up-Close '26 at Mutual Arts Center Hartwell
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents The Greatest Show On Earth
Classic circus spectacular with acrobats, animals & nonstop thrills at Heritage Bank Center.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey with Special Guest Bello Nock
Classic Ringling Bros. circus with acrobats, animals, and special guest performer.
Andrew Peterson Behold the Lamb of God
Faith-based music event at Taft Theatre with Andrew Peterson's 'Behold the Lamb of God.'
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.
Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Basketball vs. Ball State University Cardinals Womens Basketball
Watch Cincinnati Bearcats women's basketball take on Ball State at Fifth Third Arena.
A Christmas Story: The Musical (Touring)
Beloved holiday classic comes to life as a musical at Schuster PAC in Dayton.
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.
Conrad Tao, Mozart & Prokofiev
Pianist Conrad Tao performs Mozart & Prokofiev with Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Falls City Boys
Falls City Boys at The Southgate House Revival - The Lounge
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.
Tickets On Sale Now! Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour
Disney pop concert tour featuring Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock hits.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tree lighting ceremony downtown—a magical seasonal tradition for the family.
Professor Brian Cox Emergence
Live science lecture by renowned physicist Professor Brian Cox at Taft Theatre.
RaeLynn
RaeLynn at Lori's Roadhouse
Cincinnati Bearcats Mens Basketball vs. Xavier Musketeers Men's Basketball
Watch college hoops as Cincinnati takes on Xavier at Fifth Third Arena.
Christmas Tree Sale
Pick out your family's perfect Christmas tree at Cincinnati's historic Findlay Market.
Holiday Market
Browse seasonal goods and holiday gifts at a two-day festive market at Findlay.
Comedy At The Comet | Jessica Michelle Singleton
Comedy At The Comet | Jessica Michelle Singleton in Cincinnati
Aja
Aja at Ludlow Garage Cincinnati
Holiday in the Village
Tree lighting, Victorian carolers, and North Pole workshops at this community holiday celebration.
Art On Vine: Holiday Gifts Sale at Rhinegeist
Art On Vine: Holiday Gifts Sale at Rhinegeist at Rhinegeist Brewery
BAMSO Holiday Concert
Community holiday concert celebrating seasonal traditions with live orchestral music for all ages.
Dayton Flyers Women's Basketball v. Mount St. Mary's
Dayton Flyers Women's Basketball takes on Mount St. Mary's at the University of Dayton Arena.
A Brazilian Christmas
Brazilian-jazz take on Christmas classics with vibrant rhythms and improvisation.
Northern Kentucky Norse Womens Basketball vs. Detroit Titans Womens Basketball
Cheer on Northern Kentucky women's basketball against Detroit at Truist Arena.
ON THE LASH: A Celtic Christmas
Celtic folk-rock holiday concert blending traditional music with festive cheer.
ULTIMATE HOLIDAY CRAFT EXPO 2026
Huge holiday craft expo with handmade gifts & artisan goods.
Holiday Walk | 4pm
Holiday walk celebration in downtown Fort Thomas.
Stella Cole
Stella Cole at Ludlow Garage Cincinnati
Art on Vine Hoilday Gifts Sale
Holiday gift market with 80+ local vendors at Rhinegeist Brewery — perfect for festive family shopping.
Northern Kentucky Norse Mens Basketball vs. Defiance College Yellow Jackets Mens Basketball
College basketball: Northern Kentucky Norse take on Defiance College.
Matisyahu - Festival of Lights
Reggae-rock musician Matisyahu performs a Festival of Lights concert.
Open Mic Show & Tell with Adam Flaig
Open Mic Show & Tell with Adam Flaig at The Southgate House Revival - The Lounge
Cinderella-Theater
Classic fairy-tale theater production at Cincinnati's Ensemble Theatre.
Jingle Jazz: Swingin’ Into the Holidays
Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra swings holiday classics in their annual Jingle Jazz celebration.
JBM Promotions & tSGHR present Bill Kirchen's Honky Tonk Holiday Show
JBM Promotions & tSGHR present Bill Kirchen's Honky Tonk Holiday Show at The Southgate House Revival - Sanctuary
Straight No Chaser
Straight No Chaser at Taft Theatre
Cinderella
Fresh take on Cinderella with a nearsighted bookworm heroine at Ensemble Theatre.
Xavier Musketeers Mens Basketball vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Mens Basketball
Xavier Musketeers men's basketball vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons.
Leanne Morgam: The Time of Our Lives Tour
Leanne Morgam: The Time of Our Lives Tour at Heritage Bank Center
Every Christmas Story Ever Told
Hilarious holiday comedy mashup of every Christmas story told on stage.
Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Indy Fuel Home Game
Watch the Cincinnati Cyclones take on the Indy Fuel in ECHL hockey.
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.
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents The Nutcracker
Classic holiday ballet by Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra at Winsupply Theatre.
Matt McCusker The Healing Frequency Tour
Matt McCusker The Healing Frequency Tour at Taft Theatre
Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Kalamazoo Wings Home Game
Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Kalamazoo Wings professional hockey.
Breakfast with Santa
Meet Santa and enjoy breakfast at Cincinnati Zoo's festive holiday event.
Breakfast with Santa
Pancake breakfast with Santa; proceeds benefit local families in need this holiday season.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs Home Game
Watch the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Paycor Stadium.
Live at the Uni Featuring Mandy Gains
Live at the Uni Featuring Mandy Gains at Universalist Church
Kansas City Chiefs at Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals home game vs. Kansas City Chiefs at Paycor Stadium.
Live at the Uni Featuring Mandy Gaines
Jazz vocalist Mandy Gaines performs holiday favorites at the Universalist Church.
The Nutcracker Presented by Sheakley Family
Victoria Morgan's enchanting adaptation of The Nutcracker at Cincinnati Music Hall.
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Candlelit Christmas carols performed on strings at Fountain Square's magical Winterhaus.
Holiday House Decorating Contest | 6pm
Fort Thomas holiday house decorating contest—see your neighbors' festive creativity.
Holiday Maker Market
Shop local handmade goods and enjoy family-friendly performances at this holiday vendor market.
Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Wheeling Nailers
Cincinnati Cyclones face the Wheeling Nailers in ECHL action.
Christmas with Chris Tomlin
Christmas concert with singer Chris Tomlin at the historic Taft Theatre.
Call for Vendors: Holiday Maker Market
Call for Vendors: Holiday Maker Market at Erlanger Branch
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Festive candlelit concert of Christmas carols in the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
Cincinnati Clash: Clemson vs. Cincinnati NCAA Men's Basketball
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Clemson college basketball at Heritage Bank Center.
F.I.S.H. Sensory Sensitivity Hours
Sensory-friendlyVisit Newport Aquarium for a sensory-friendly holiday-themed morning with a festive Santa twist.
Pedestrian Safety Meeting | 6pm
Pedestrian Safety Meeting | 6pm at Callahan Community 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: Christmas Classics
Candlelit concert celebrating Christmas classics in a historic Cincinnati venue.
Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring 'The Nutcracker' and More
Holiday magic under candlelight: live Nutcracker-inspired music at Memorial Hall.
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!
Dylan & The Dead New Year's Eve Black Tie-Dye Ball
Dylan & The Dead New Year's Eve Black Tie-Dye Ball at 20th Century Theater
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens Home Game
Cheer on the Cincinnati Bengals versus the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium.
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals home game vs. Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium.