The holiday season is in full swing as evident by our Holiday Things to Do with Kids this Week!
Photo: Narnia the Musical with the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Holiday Things to Do with Kids this Week
Wednesday, December 6
CELEBRATING SELF – THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS (register) Fa la la la la! Get ready to sing along with Miami University Associate Professor of Voice Ben Smolder. Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 South Monument Avenue, Hamilton; 11:30 a.m.; $27 general admission, $21 Fitton Center members; 513-863-8873.
WINTER WONDERLAND SANTA EVENT (register) Wonderland Playground becomes a Winter Wonderland! Boys and girls can visit with Santa, enjoy Frosty’s Cocoa Corner, do a holiday craft and enjoy a pizza, too. Wonderland Playground, 8255 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati; 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.; $40 + tax per child; 513-440-6770.
ZUMBINI HOLIDAY CLASS (register) Little ones ages 0 – 5 can enjoy a 45-minute music and dance class filled with holiday-themed songs. LilyPad Play, 2008 Madison Road, Cincinnati; 9:15 a.m.; $15, includes play pass.
Thursday, December 7
EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s holiday hit, Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!), is back again for another season of holiday hilarity! The Otto M. Budgig Theater, 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m.; tickets starting at $14; 513-381-2273. The show runs through December 30.
FREELIGHT UP COLLEGE HILL Spend an evening strolling the storefronts in College Hill; there will be a variety of holiday themed activities, a tree lighting and Santa’s workshop, too. Patrick Wolterman Memorial Park, 6107 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati; 6 – 9 p.m.; free event, additional components require purchase; 513-681-1551.
Friday, December 8
HAPPY HOLIDAYS WITH THE MIGHTY WURLITZER Don’t miss this festive holiday treat for the entire family, with one-of-a-kind special effects and jingling bells that only the magical Mighty Wurlitzer can provide. Music Hall, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati; 7 p.m.; tickets starting at $34 ; 513-621-2787.
HOLIDAY TEAS Enjoy the finer things in life this holiday season! Listen to live music, sample tasty sweets and savory bites and sip on a fine selection of Churchill’s Teas. As a part of the tea reservation, enjoy holiday displays and the Taft historic house galleries. Tea times available at 12 and 1:30 p.m. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Cincinnati; 12 p.m.; $55 non-member, $45 Taft member, $25 children 12 and younger; 513-241-0343.
Saturday, December 9
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CYCLONES ORNAMENT GIVEAWAY The Cyclones will be taking on the Toledo Walleye and the first 3,000 fans can deck the halls with Cyclones ornaments. Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m.; $21 preferred advanced ($23 day of), $33 front row advanced ($35 day of); 513-421-4111.
DINOSAUR ADVENTURE Today and tomorrow only! Dinosaur Adventure is a one-of-a-kind exhibit featuring realistic, life-sized dinosaurs that come alive with their life-like movement and roars. Kids of all ages can enjoy Jurassic scooters, themed obstacle courses, riding dinosaurs and more! Energy Center, 525 Elm St., Cincinnati. 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; $35 child ticket ages 2 – 12; $25 adult ticket. Optional add-ons available for $29 or $49.
FREE HANUKKAH STORYTIME Head to Joseph Beth for a special Hanukkah story time. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road, Cincinnati; 2 p.m.; 513-396-8960.
HOLIDAY POPS Experience the splendor of Music Hall decked out like a winter wonderland. Feel the warmth of Pops and local school performers bring beloved holiday classics to life on the big stage. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati; 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; adult tickets starting at $26, youth tickets start at $15; 513-381-3300
NARNIA THE MUSICAL Follow four English schoolchildren on a journey through a wardrobe to a frozen land where it is always winter during this musical rendition of Narnia! Taft Theatre , 317 E. 5th St., Cincinnati; 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.; tickets starting at $10; 513-598-8080. The show runs this weekend and next.
Sunday, December 10
BCM FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES Families can enjoy fun holiday activities at the Behringer-Crawford Museum’s Education Center. Behringer-Crawford Museum , 1600 Montague Road, Covington, Ky ; 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; included with museum admission; $9 adults, $8 seniors 60+, $5 children ages 3 – 17, Free for BCM Members; 859-491-4003
FREE CHANUKAH IN THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Join the grand GIANT Menorah lighting, with food and activities galore. DIY Chocolate Crafts -Donuts and Latkes -Face Painting -Gelt Drop -Chocolate Fountains -Fun for the whole family Deerfield Town Center, 5625 Deerfield Blvd., Mason; 5:30 p.m.; 513-234-0700.
FREE HOLIDAY FAMILY FUNDAY Families can partake in art-making, enjoy music and browse the Taft’s decked-out halls during this fun and free program! Today’s event feature’s the theme: Bluegrass Holiday Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Cincinnati; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; 513-241-0343.