Festive Fun!
CHRISTMAS IN INDY; visitindy.com
Indy is home to the world’s largest Christmas tree. Standing at 242-foot tall, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument transforms into a sight you will never forget. From Christmas at the Zoo or Winterlights at Newfields to Jingle Rails at the Eiteljorg and everything in between, Indy is the coolest destination for family-friendly holiday fun!
A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS AT GAYLORD; christmasatgaylordopryland.marriott.com
The Christmas magic begins with a trip to Gaylord. This year’s magical holiday event features a brand-new experience: Mission: Save Christmas featuring Elf. Gaylord Opryland Resort’s 38th annual A Country Christmas event is happening now through January 2, 2022. Holiday events and activities awaits including the Christmas showcase featuring over 3 million twinkling lights fountain and light shows; a “Christmas in Tennessee” dinner show featuring The Oak Ridge Boys; adventurous activities at Pinetop, an outdoor Appalachian-esque village; private horse-drawn carriage rides; a nightly tree lighting and caroling on the Magnolia Lawn; Rudolph’s Holly Jolly Breakfast and so much more!
CHRISTMAS IN COLUMBUS; experiencecolumbus.com
Experience the Columbus Zoo’s Wildlights; the Conservatory Aglow as it transforms the gardens into a wonderland of lights; holiday performances including The Nutcracker (Dec. 10 -26) and A Magical Cirque Christmas (Dec. 10); holiday-themed markets and loads of holiday family fun, less than a 2-hour drive from Cincinnati!
Disney’s Frozen plays at the Aronoff Center April 20 – May 1, 2022. Tickets
are on sale now at cincinnati.broadway.com.
Take In a Show
BROADWAY IN CINCINNATI DISNEY’S FROZEN
Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Oh; cincinnati.broadway.com
April 20 – May 1, 2022; Tickets are on sale NOW for this all-new production of your kids’ favorite Disney movie! Sing along to “Let it Go” and all of their musical favorites in what promises to be magic.
Elf The Musical, Jr. heads to
the Taft Theatre Dec. 4 – 13.
THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF CINCINNATI ELF THE MUSICAL JR.
Taft Theatre, 317 East 5th St., Cincinnati, Oh; thechildrenstheatre.com
December 4 – 13; Watch Buddy the Elf spread Christmas cheer for all to hear!
CINCINNATI BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER
Music Hall, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Oh; cballet.org
December 16 – 26; The most-loved ballet filled with holiday spirit, beautiful choreography, battling mice, Mother Ginger, costumes and everything.
Playhouse in the Park returns for one
final run before revamping the show
for 2022. Through Dec. 30.
CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL
952 Mount Adams Cir., Cincinnati, Oh; cincyplay.com
Through Dec. 30; The familiar family-favorite is perfect for ages 5 and older.
Cincinnati (ETC) through Dec. 30;
Photo credit: ETC.
ENSEMBLE THEATRE CINDERELLA
1127 Vine St., Cincinnati, Oh; ensemblecincinnati.org
December 1 – 30; A fun twist on the fairy tale.
CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD
The Otto M. Budig Theater, 1195 Elm St., Cincinnati, Oh; cincyshakes.com
Through December 26; All of the classics told with a fun and fresh spin! Note: not recommended for Santa believers!
REVOLUTION DANCE THEATRE HOT CHOCOLATE
Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Oh; cincinnatiarts.org
December 10 and 11; A retelling of the Nutcracker tale with dancing dolls, falling snow and plenty of sweets!
Santa Sightings
Santa at Happy Hangouts; happyhangoutsws.com
December 12 from 12 – 2 p.m.; Photos and gingerbread houses. Register.
Santa at Milk & Beans; milkandbeans.net
December 4, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Visit with Santa and get a photo.
Santa in Downtown Hamilton; downtownhamiltonohio.com
Select times December 1 – 24; take photos or purchase.
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro and Cabelas; basspro.com or cabelas.com
Select times December 1 – 24; free photos; register online.
Santa’s House on the Levee; newportonthelevee.com
Through Dec. 23. Book your special one-on-one time.
Hit the Ice!
Warm 98.5 Ice Rink at Summit Park; summitparkblueash.com
Through January. 3, 2022.
UC Health Ice Rink; myfountainsquare.com/ice-rink
Through February. 22, 2022.
Northland Ice Center; northlandicecenter.com
Year-round ice rink.
Northern Kentucky Ice Center; nkyicecenter.com
Public, figure and ice hockey.
Snow Flake Lake Ice Skating at Kings Island; visitkingsisland.com
One of the largest skate spots.
NTPRD Chiller; ntprdchillder.com
Open daily for skating classes and hockey; public skates.
Sports Plus; sportsplusohio.com
Family skates, learn-to-skate and more