With Thanksgiving coming next week, Fun Things to Do with Kids include lots of holiday-themed fun. Enjoy!
Fun Things to Do with Kids
Friday, November 17
CONEY ISLANDS NIGHTS OF LIGHTS
HOLIDAY WHOPLA ICE RINK
PNC FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
WARM 98 ICE RINK AT SUMMIT PARK
Saturday, November 18
CINCINNATI FIRE MUSEUM FIREFIGHTER COOKOFF
Area firefighters compete to win the title of Top Firefighter Chef. Local food experts and personalities include two James Beard nominated chefs. The raises money for the Cincinnati Fire Museum and supports history preservation and fire safety education. Cincinnati Fire Museum, 315 West Court Street, Cincinnati; 7 p.m.; General Admission – 1 Ticket ($75), General Admission – 2 Tickets ($130), Firefighter Admission – 1 Ticket ($50), Firefighter Admission – 2 Tickets ($80). Ticket holders get to taste all of the firefighter dishes, enjoy a selection of beer and wine, and participate in a raffle; 513-621-5553.
FREE FAIRFIELD PARADE OF LIGHTS
Celebrate the holiday season with the 5th annual Fairfield Parade of Lights. Families can do some holiday shopping, enjoy performances and more. There will be a penguin meet and greet with the Newport Aquarium from 5 – 5:45 p.m. City of Fairfield, 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield; 5 – 7 p.m.; 513-867-5348.
FREE LIGHT UP THE LEVEE
Kick off the holiday season with a magical evening of cheer! Do some local shopping, take an “elfie” with Santa (1:30 – 5:30 p.m.), play games, make crafts and see a holiday magic shop inside The Gallery (3 – 5 p.m.). Stick around for live music (5 – 7 p.m.), a tree lighting ceremony and end the night with a Rozzi’s famous firework show (7 p.m.). Presented by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center. Newport on the Levee , 1 Levee Way, Newport, KY; 1:30 – 7:00 p.m.; 859-291-0550.
HOLIDAY Fun Things to Do with Kids
CONEY ISLAND’S NIGHTS OF LIGHTS
HOLIDAY WHOPLA ICE RINK
PNC FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
WARM 98 ICE RINK AT SUMMIT PARK
Sunday, November 19
HOLIDAY Fun Things to Do with Kids
CHRISTMAS AT THE JUNCTION
Create memories that last a lifetime and experience the magic of the holidays at the world’s largest indoor train display; then take a journey to the North Pole for an encounter with Mrs. Claus and Santa! EnterTRAINment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester, Oh 45069; 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; see website for ticket details; 513-898-8000
Golden Days of Yule at Krohn Conservatory
Bask in the warm glow of Krohn Conservatory during their winter floral show; there will be illuminated stars, colorful poinsettias, lush tropical foliage, holiday trees and mini Cincy landmarks to make the visit feel festive for families! Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Oh ; 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; $10 adults, $7 youth 5 – 17, free for ages four and younger; 513-421-4086
CONEY ISLANDS NIGHTS OF LIGHTS
HOLIDAY WHOPLA ICE RINK
PNC FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
WARM 98 ICE RINK AT SUMMIT PARK
