Friday, November 9

KIDS’ TOWN ELECTION

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Duke Energy Children’s Museum, 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati

All weekend long, cast your vote for the next mayor of Kids’ Town — your votes decide the next elected official of the Kids’ Town exhibit! Current mayor Georgina the American Toad is excited to see which animal candidate will become her successor! Come meet all of the candidates and then stay and play at the Children’s Museum.

Cost is free with admission ($10.50 adults, $9.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 – 12, $5.50 ages 1 – 2); Call 513-287-7000 or visit cincymuseum.org for more information.

 

Saturday, November 10

 

A CRYSTAL HOLIDAY

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati

Continue a family tradition through January 6th! Watch as trains chug past shimmering frozen landscapes and Cincinnati landmarks during Krohn Conservatory’s holiday show, A Crystal Holiday. Presented by Scherzinger Termite and Pest Control. Cost is $7 adults, $4 children 5 – 17 years old, Free children 4 and under; Call 513-421-4086 or visit cincinnatiparks.com for more information.

 

ANIMAL HOMES AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

10 – 11:30 a.m.

Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford

Animal homes are all around, but often go unnoticed. Explore the trails of the Cincinnati Nature Center to spot nests, burrows and more to reveal a hidden, busy world of forest friends. Cost is $10, and includes daily admission; Call for more information 513-831-1711 or visit cincynature.org.


SANTA’S WONDERLAND AT BASS PRO SHOPS & CABELA’S

5 – 8 p.m.

Bass Pro Shops is located at 300 Cincinnati Mills Dr., Cincinnati

Cabela’s is located at 7250 Cabela Dr., in West Chester

Bass Pro Shops has transformed into a magical winter village until Christmas Eve for it’s 10th annual Santa Wonderland. And Cabela’s will be following suit with it’s Santa’s Wonderland! Children are welcome to test out Santa’s toys (like Lincoln logs building blocks, remote control trucks and more), make a Santa stocking craft (see website for details and times) and get a free photo with the jolly old elf himself! Santa will be arriving at 5 p.m., and there will be a tree lighting, cookies and hot cocoa to celebrate Santa’s arrival!

Call 513-826-5200 or visit basspro.com/shop/en/santas-wonderland-event?storeid=11#schedule-of-events for more information.

THANKSGIVING ON THE OHIO FRONTIER

2 – 5 p.m.

Shawnee Lookout, 2008 Lawrenceburg Road, North Bend

Step back 200 years in the past to the first Thanksgiving on the Ohio frontier. The Society of the Northwest Longhunters reenactors will portray Shawnee Native Americans, early European settlers and military personnel. Samples of period fare will also be available.  

Free program, a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County vehicle permit is required to enter the park. Call 513-941-0120 or visit greatparks.org for more information.

 

Sunday, November 11

 

2ND SUNDAY: ALICE IN NEVERLAND

2 p.m.

Clifton United Methodist Church, 3416 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati

Tinkerbell needs to hire a detective to solve the mystery of Peter Pan’s disappearance. Who better to solve this case than Alice, the best detective in all of Wonderland! Presented by The Know Theatre.

Cost is $5 adults and free for children 0 – 12 years old; Call 513-497-2860 or visit cliftonculturalarts.org for more information.

 

MORE S’MORES IN THE NATURE PLAYSCAPE

1 – 2:30 p.m.

Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford

It’s never too late in the year to enjoy s’mores and campfire snacks. Drop in the Nature PlayScape for a free campfire treat that will fuel you up for a full afternoon of fun.  

Cost of program is included in admission ($9 adults, $4 children ages 4 – 12. Call 513-831-1711 or visit cincynature.org for more information.