Friday, November 30
KROHN CONSERVATORY TREE LIGHTING
6 p.m.
Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati
Experience the glimmer and shine at Krohn Conservatory at night during this ceremony. The beautiful handmade natural ornaments are created by Krohn Crafters volunteer group.
Cost is $7 Adults, $4 children 5-17 years old, Free for children 4 and under.
Call 513-421-4086 or visit cincinnatiparks.com for more information.
VICTORIAN HOLIDAY VILLAGE
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Ohio National Financial Services, 1 Financial Way, Cincinnati
Visit the Victorian Holiday Village to start your jolly season right. There will be hot cocoa, cookies and goodies for the kids; be sure to get a festive family photo with Santa! Photo cred: Fred Haaser
Call 513-794-6100 or visit facebook.com/ohionational for more information.
Saturday, December 1
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT JOSEPH-BETH
8:30 a.m.
Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road, Cincinnati
Ho ho ho! Santa is stopping by the bookstore! Bring the whole family for a breakfast buffet in Brontë Bistro, carols, crafts, and pictures with jolly ol’ St. Nick. They sell out every year, so reserve your spots today!
Call for pricing information and to reserve your spot for Breakfast with Santa 513-396-8960. Visit josephbeth.com for more information.
CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE 2018
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Historic Waynesville
Get in the Christmas spirit with a visit to Waynesville, Oh. Browse the historic village storefronts for holiday gifts, enjoy a delicious hot meal, take a carriage ride with your family as strolling carolers sing and be sure to visit with Santa Claus.
Call 513-897-8855 or visit waynesvilleshops.com/place/christmas-in-the-village/ for more information.
HOLIDAY ONE STOP SHOP
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wyoming Civic Center, 1 Worthington Ave., Cincinnati
Back by popular demand! Kick your holiday shopping off with a day of shopping that supports local vendors. Watch as the Civic Center is transformed into a holiday bazaar. Shop for jewelry, personalized stationery, monogramming, spirit wear, and lots more! Enjoy holiday music and food at this event.
Visit wyomingohio.gov for more information.
SHERRI RINKER PRESENTS “CONSTRUCTION SITE ON CHRISTMAS NITE”
11 a.m.
Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road, Cincinnati
Construction toys and construction joys: the trucks are gearing up for Christmas by building a special gift! But, there’s a surprise waiting for each of them, too! Presents await for Excavator, Bulldozer, Crane, Dump Truck, and Cement Mixer as each finishes their part of this big, important job and rolls off to a sweet and sleepy goodnight.
Call 513-396-8960 or visit josephbeth.com for more information.
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP WINTERFEST
1 – 7 p.m.
Springfield Township
With activities indoors and outdoors, WinterFest Springfield Township includes a parade, an 8 cottage winter village, a Charley Harper gift shop, photos with Santa, an art and craft show, petting zoo, hay rides, puppet show, orchestra concert and so much more! Admission is free with a donation of a new or used coat, canned goods or new toy that will support local charities. Call 513-522-2108 or visit theartsconnect.us/winterfest for more information.
Sunday, December 2
CELEBRATE HANNUKAH
3 – 5 p.m.
Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati
Kick off the Hannukah season with PJ Library. Explore the conservatory’s holiday show, make Hanukkah crafts and light the menorah together for the first night of Hannukah.
Cost is $7 Adults, $4 Children 5 – 12.
Call 513-421-4086 or visit cincinnatiparks.com for more information.
HOLIDAY IN LIGHTS & SANTALAND
6 – 9 p.m.
Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville
Don’t miss this Cincinnati holiday tradition. Enjoy more than a mile of fantastic seasonal lights all from the warmth of your car. See more than 120 moving and standing figures depicting everything from Santa to the 12 Days of Christmas. Be sure to head inside to the Sharon Centre for family-friendly entertainment with Santaland. Share your wish list with Santa, check out the train display, do some holiday shopping and pick up a sweet treat.
Cost is $15 per car, $45 per bus/ 15 passenger vehicles.
Call 513-769-0393 or visit holidayinlights.com for more information.
KINGS ISLAND WINTERFEST
5 – 10 p.m.
Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Dr., Mason
WinterFest is an unforgettable experience with Kings Island transformed into ten enchanting winter wonderlands featuring ice skating on the Royal Fountain, the Eiffel Tower turned into a magical Christmas tree, more than 5 million lights, up to 19 rides including Mystic Timbers, live entertainment and holiday characters spreading merriment.
Online tickets as low as $25.99, visit website for details.
Call 513-754-5700 or visitkingsisland.com/ for more information.