The PNC Festival of Lights has begin at Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden (3400 Vine St.).  Bring the kids to explore Vine Street Village, strolling entertainment, the North Polar Express Train Ride, and plenty more.  Families will enjoy a stop at the S’mores-N-More station along with the new Wild Lights Show on Swan Lake.  Or, take a break and have a seat while you enjoy a black-light performance from everyone’s favorite, Madcap Puppets.

PNC Festival of Lights is open 5 – 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5 – 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, through Jan. 3 (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day).  Admission is free with general admission ($15 ages 13 – 61, $11 ages 2 – 12 and 62 and older, plus $9 parking).

Click here for a complete schedule of festivities!  (Photo by Mark Dumont)