Fun Things to Do in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Dayton, and Southeastern Indiana
Looking for something fun to do in December? Check out our list of local events throughout Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio; Northern Kentucky; and Southeastern Indiana. You are sure to find something fun to do during the holiday season! Events are in order by region and then by date.
Did we miss your event? Let us know at sknabe@sibcycline.com
View Dayton and Springfield, Ohio Events
View Southeastern Indiana Events
Local Holiday Events in Cincinnati, Ohio
Film in Concert: Home Alone (CENTRAL)
Through December 1, 2024
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra performs along with the movie
Twelfth Night by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CENTRAL)
Through December 7, 2024
Otto M. Budig Theater at 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Comedy of mistaken identities and romantic entanglements
The Nutcracker, Jazzed Up
Through December 15, 2024
5141 Kennedy Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45213
De La Dance Company performs
North Pole Express Train Ride (NORTH)
Through December 23, 2024
Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad at 16 E. South St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Magical holiday train ride
Yuletide Village (NORTH)
Through December 21, 2024 (Fridays and Saturdays)
(site of Ohio Renaissance Festival) at 10542 East SR 73, Waynesville, Ohio 45068
16th century celebration with music, entertainment
Jingle Jams (CENTRAL)
Through December 21, 2024
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Live holiday music and festive vibes
Santa’s Workshop (CENTRAL)
Through December 22, 2024
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Visit Santa and bring your camera!
The Christmas Bakery (EAST)
Through December 22, 2024
Blooms & Berries Farm Market at 9669 Ohio 48, Loveland, Ohio 45140
All kinds of holiday treats
The Second City 65th Anniversary Show (CENTRAL)
Through December 29, 2024
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Favorite songs, sketches and characters
North Pole Express (NORTH)
Through December 23, 2024 (various days)
Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad at 127 S. Mechanic Street, Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Santa will visit the kids on the train ride
Festival of Trees (NORTH)
Through December 26, 2024
Fairfield Community Arts Center at 411 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Stroll through an indoor forest of decorated trees
A Christmas Carol (CENTRAL)
Through December 29, 2024
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A holiday classic play
Built on Beer (CENTRAL)
Through December 29, 2024 (various dates)
101 W. Elder St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Historic architecture tour above ground and below
Alice in Wonderland (CENTRAL)
Through December 30, 2024
Ensemble Theatre at 1127 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Based on Lewis Carroll’s classic book
Christmas Glow (NORTH)
Through December 30, 2024
8762 Thomas Rd., Middletown, Ohio 45042
Drive-through Christmas lights event with 3.8 million twinkling lights
Light Up Middletown (NORTH)
Through December 31, 2024
500 Tytus Avenue at Smith Park in Middletown, Ohio
Drive-through light display!
Winterfest at Kings Island (NORTH)
Through December 31, 2024
6005 Kings Island Drive at Mason, Ohio 45040
Winter wonderland with lights, ice skating, shopping
Facebook
Christmas at EnterTRAINment Junction (NORTH)
Through January 1, 2025
7379 Squire Court, West Chester, Ohio 45069
A holiday tradition with the magic of trains!
Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt at Moerlein Lager House (CENTRAL)
Through January 5, 2025
115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Food, merchandise, lights and entertainment
Middletown Holiday Whoopla (NORTH)
Through January 5, 2025
Downtown: Central Ave. and S. Broad St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Lights, ice skating, music, vendors and more
PNC Festival of Lights (CENTRAL)
Through January 5, 2025
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens at 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
See the magical lights!
Pyramid Hill Lights (NORTH)
Through January 5, 2025
1763 Ohio 128 (Hamilton-Cleves Road) at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park in Hamilton, Ohio 45013
Two-mile round trip drive-through light display
Shillito’s Elves on Display (CENTRAL)
Through January 5, 2025
1312 and 1324 Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
View the holiday mechanized figures from Shillito’s window displays
Solstice Glow
Through January 5, 2025
Krohn Conservatory at 1501 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
The conservatory brings light into the darkness through candles, lanterns and festive displays
Summit Park Ice Rink (EAST)
Through January 5, 2025 (Closed: 12/25, 1/1)
4335 Glendale Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
Various hours
Holiday Junction (WEST)
Through January 6, 2025
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal at 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203
Look at the trains! It’s a mini metropolis with 300 rail cars
Posing Beauty in African American Culture (CENTRAL)
Through January 12, 2025
Taft Museum of Art at 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Commercial photos demonstrate fashion and beauty standards
Discovering Ansel Adams (CENTRAL)
Through January 19, 2025
Cincinnati Art Museum at 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Photos from 1916–1940s
Fountain Square Ice Rink (CENTRAL)
Through February 17, 2025
Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
UC Health Ice Rink has rental skates, warming tent, concessions and restrooms
Bengals Home Games (CENTRAL)
December 1 and 19, 2024 (Jan TBD)
Paycor Stadium at 1 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Built on Beer (CENTRAL)
December 1–29, 2024 (various dates)
101 W. Elder St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Historic architecture tour about ground and below
Blue Ash Montgomery Orchestra Holiday Concert (EAST)
December 1, 2024
Summit City Church at 7950 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery, Ohio 45242
Traditional Christmas music along with the Cincinnati Choral Society
Christmas at the Mansion (NORTH)
December 1, 2024
Elisha Morgan Farm Mansion at 618 Ross Rd., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Celebrate the holidays in an old fashioned way
Cincinnati Christmas Streetcar Food Tour (CENTRAL)
December 1–22, 2024 (various dates)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Guided tour with stories and facts; Dining at various restaurants
Craft and Draft (CENTRAL)
December 1–22, 2024
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Various craft classes offered on different afternoons
Hamilton Santa House (NORTH)
December 1–25, 2024 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Downtown Hamilton, N. Second Street and High Street, (near the courthouse), Hamilton, Ohio 45011
See Santa!
Light in the Forest (EAST)
December 5–29, 2024
Cincinnati Nature Center at 4949 Tealtown Rd., Milford, Ohio 45150
Exciting walking tour through a one-mile illuminated trail
Sister’s Christmas Catechism (CENTRAL)
December 1, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Holiday mystery
Winter Wonderland (CENTRAL)
December 1–31, 2024
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Six-scene story walk through the park with lights and paths
City of Springdale Christmas Tree Lighting (WEST)
December 2, 2024
Springdale Municipal Building at 11700 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
The tree will be illuminated, cookies, carolers, photos with Santa
MEAC Holiday Market (EAST)
December 2, 2024
4600 Erie Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45227
Unique gifts from artists and crafters
Santa’s Workshop (CENTRAL)
December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 2024 NEED DATES
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Visit with Santa; bring your camera
Tree-Lighting Ceremony (WEST)
December 2, 2024
Forest Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
Snacks, carolers and visit from Santa
Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour (CENTRAL)
December 3–28, 2024 (various dates + Jan 2025)
Outside Planet Fitness at 145 Second St. East, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Downtown, Findlay Market and 6 food stops
The Jingle Mingle
December 4, 2024
Liberty Center at 7127 Foundry Row, Liberty Twp., Ohio 45069
West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance networking eveny
Walk Anderson Parks (EAST)
December 4 and 18, 2024
Various Anderson park locations
8:30–9:30am
Bootlegger’s Bash (CENTRAL)
December 5, 2024
Japps at 1134 Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Toast to the end of Prohibition for 91 years!
Cincinnati Booze and Boos Tour (CENTRAL)
December 5–28, 2024 (various dates)
Queen City Radio at 222 W. 12th St. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Learn about Over-the-Rhine’s haunted spots
Light Up College Hill (WEST)
December 5, 2024
6107 Hamilton Avenue in College Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio 45224
Train rides, reindeer, Santa’s workshop, scavenger hunt; 6–9pm
Facebook
42nd Street (NORTH)
December 5–8, 2024
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Sing along and tap your feet!
St. Ignatius Stop and Shop (WEST)
December 5, 2024
St. Ignatius School at 5222 North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
Vendor fair: holiday decor, home decor, jewelry and more
Toymaker’s Daughter (CENTRAL)
December 5, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Original ballet from the City Gospel Mission
Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (CENTRAL)
December 6–7, 2024
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
May Festival Chorus performs
Brilliant Bebb – Illuminated Pioneer Village (NORTH)
December 6, 2024
Governor Bebb MetroPark at 1979 Bebb Park Lane, Okeana, Ohio 45053
Pioneer Village decorated with 1000s of lights and luminaries; music; pioneer cooking demos; authentic sleigh
Christmas in the Village (NORTH)
December 6–8, 2024
Downtown Waynesville, Ohio
Holiday shopping and dining with a festive atmosphere
Cirque Dreams Holidaze (CENTRAL)
December 6–7, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Contemporary circus arts
First Friday: Oh Christmas Tree Decorating Competition (NORTH)
December 6, 2024
Downtown Middletown, Ohio 45044
Come downtown and enjoy the lights, shop and eat, and judge the Christmas trees
Friday Flurries with Elsa & Anna (NORTH)
December 6, 2024
Liberty Center at 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, Ohio 4569
Meet Elsa and Olaf, holiday tunes, holiday activities
Hamilton Christkindlmarkt (NORTH)
December 6–7, 2024
Butler County Fairgrounds at 1715 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton, Ohio 45011
German food and music, 50 vendors with artisan items
Hamilton’s Ornament Crawl (NORTH)
December 6–22, 2024
Downtown Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Collect unique ornaments from local shops; purchase ticket through the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
Happy Holidays with the Mighty Wurlitzer (CENTRAL)
December 6, 2024
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Organ performance along with a guest soloist
Light-up Greenhills (WEST)
December 6, 2024
Greenhills Commons at Winton and Farragut Roads, Greenhills, Ohio
Games, cookies, wagon rides, hot chocolate, crafts, food trucks
Miami Township Winter Wonderland (WEST)
December 6, 2024
Community Center at 3780 Shady Lane, (North Bend) Miami Twp., Ohio 45052
Photos with Santa, live reindeer, train display, crafts, games
Let It Snow (NORTH)
December 6 and 13, 2024
Liberty Center at 7127 Foundry Row, Liberty Twp., Ohio 45069
Holiday tunes, activities, characters to visit
Mutual Dance Theatre: Up-Close Series (CENTRAL)
December 6–14, 2024
Mutual Arts Center at 8222 Monon Ave. (Hartwell), Cincinnati, Ohio 45216
Modern dance
Trans Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve (CENTRAL)
December 6, 2024
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Magical music production
Tree Lighting Ceremony in Mason (NORTH)
December 6, 2024
Mason Downtown Plaza, Mason, Ohio 45050
Holiday music, activities, photos with Santa, food, ornament crafts, ice-less skating
Ugly Sweater Sip and Shop (WEST)
December 6, 2024
Sea Salt Therapy at 3038 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
Wear your ugly holiday sweater and enjoy shopping with vendors
Waynesville’s Christmas in the Village (NORTH)
December 6–8, 2024
Downtown Waynesville, Chio 45068
Luminaries, strolling characters, Santa
WinterFest with Santa (WEST)
December 6, 2024
Nathanael Greene Lodge at 6394 Wesselman Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45248
Anderson Twp. Holiday Festival (EAST)
December 7, 2024
7500 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45255
Santa arrives, tree lighting, crafts, games
Annual Lebanon Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade & Festival (NORTH)
December 7, 2024
Downtown Lebanon, Ohio
Parade, shopping and vendors
A Very Merry Takeover and Santa Trot (NORTH)
December 7, 2024
The Square at Union Centre at 9285 Centre Pointe Dr., West Chester Twp., Ohio 45069
1.5 mile Santa suite fun run/walk for pets and people; Santa and Christmas vendors, free concert
Breakfast with Santa (WEST)
December 7, 2024
Frisch’s Chase Plaza (Forest Park) at 11990 Chase Plaza Dr, Cincinnati, Ohio 45240
10am-12pm
Christmas on the Ohio (EAST)
December 7, 2024
Front St., New Richmond, Ohio 45157
See Santa, carriage rides, ice skating rink, human snow globe, vendors, parade at 6:30pm
Christmas Tree Lighting Festival (EAST)
December 7, 2024
418 Park Ave., Downtown Loveland, Ohio 45140
Holiday market, activities, carolers, food and drinks, drone show
Christmas Tree Parade and Tree Lighting (WEST)
December 7, 2024
The District at 100 Harrison Ave., Harrison, Ohio 45030
Candy Christmas theme! 3pm–10pm; polar plunge!
Christmas Vendor Village (WEST)
December 7, 2024
Springdale Community Center at 11999 Lawnview Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Arts, crafts, food!
Cleves Christmas Walk (WEST)
December 7, 2024
8 N. Miami Ave., Cleves, Ohio 45002
Bring lights for a “blink” show; tree lighting at the gazebo
Cookies, Cocoa & Crafts with Santa (EAST)
December 7, 2024
St. Paul Church at 8221 Miami Rd., Madeira, Ohio 45243
Morning of cookies, cocoa, and crafts and then have your picture taken with Santa!
Family Holiday Movie Day in Price Hill (WEST)
December 7, 2024
3301 Price Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45205
Screening of Polar Express. Free popcorn, cookies, and hot chocolate! Come dressed in your favorite pajamas.
Harper Holiday Show (EAST)
December 7, 2024
Fabulous Frames & Art at 10827 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Shop for Charley Harper art, gifts and apparel including original paintings
Holiday in the Village (EAST)
December 7, 2024
Downtown Montgomery (Montgomery and Cooper), Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Tree lighting at the fountain; carolers in costumes; carriage rides; visit Santa
Holiday Market (CENTRAL)
December 7–21, 2024 (Saturdays)
Findlay Market at 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Local artisans along with market merchants
Christmas Tree Lighting Festival (EAST)
December 7, 2024
Jackson Street Market, 116 S. Karl Brown Way, Historic Loveland, Ohio 45140
Holiday market, entertainment, food, Santa parade, tree lighting
Christmas Vendor Village (WEST)
December 7, 2024
11999 Lawnview Ave., Springdale, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Springdale Community Center Aux Gym will have vendors and more
Holiday in the Village (EAST)
December 7, 2024
Downtown Historic Montgomery, Ohio 45242
Tree lighting at 5pm at the fountain; carolers
Holiday Market at Findlay Market (CENTRAL)
December 7–21, 2024
1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Unique artisans along with market merchants
Holiday One Stop Shop (WEST)
December 7, 2024
Wyoming Civic Center at 1 Worthington Ave., Wyoming, Ohio 45215
Holiday bazaar, music, food
Holiday Pottery Fair (CENTRAL)
December 7, 2024
Clifton Recreation Center at 320 McAlpin Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Shop for unique ceramics
Hometown for the Holidays (EAST)
December 7, 2024
Downtown Blanchester, Ohio 45107
Christmas craft show and parade; tree lighting; vendors
Krampus After Dark! (CENTRAL)
December 7, 2024
Rhinegeist Taproom at 1910 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Special appearance of Krampus, DJ will play music
Lebanon Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade & Festival (NORTH)
December 7, 2024
Downtown Lebanon, Ohio 45036
2 Parades; food and craft vendors
Loveland Christmas Tree Lighting Festival (EAST)
December 7, 2024
Jackson Street Market at Downtown Loveland, Ohio 45140
Winter holiday market, drone show, Christmas trains, entertainment, food trucks, Santa
Miami Township Tree Lighting Ceremony (EAST)
December 7, 2024
Miami Township Civic Center at 6101 Meijer Dr., Milford, Ohio 45150
Santa arrives at 2:30pm to light the tree. Dance performances, hot chocolate, crafts and more
Mo Alexander (WEST)
December 7, 2024
The Comet at 4579 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45223
Comedy show
Operation Santa (EAST)
December 7, 2024
Symmes Township, Cincinnati, Ohio
Throughout Symmes Township neighborhoods – Santa visits
Original Findlay Market Tour (CENTRAL)
December 7, 14, and 28, 2024 (+weekly tours) +Jan 2025
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
90-minute tour includes meeting merchants and samples from 5 shops
Over and Under the Rhine Tour (CENTRAL)
December 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2024 (Saturdays through March 2025)
101 West Elder Street Cincinnati Ohio 45202
Walking and streetcar tour focusing on landmarks
Over-the-Rhine Cocktail Tour (CENTRAL)
December 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2024 (Saturdays through Jan)
Washington Park at 1390 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Santa Claus The Musical (CENTRAL)
December 7–15, 2024
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cincinnati Children’s Theatre production featuring Bob Herzog
Santa Fly-In (EAST)
December 7, 2024
Tri-State Warbird Museum at 4021 Borman Dr., Batavia, Ohio 45103
Santa makes his entrance via a plane! Cookies, hot drinks, crafts
Santa Stroll (NORTH)
December 7, 2024
Downtown Mason, Ohio 45040
Santa will be making a special visit to Downtown Mason
Saturday with Santa (NORTH)
December 7, 2024
Liberty Center at Foundry Row, Liberty Twp, Ohio 45069
Visit Santa; hot chocolate, donuts; decorate a holiday cookie; face painting
Springdale Santa 5K (WEST)
December 7, 2024
Springdale Community Center at 11999 Lawnview Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Festive 5k walk or run!
Springdale Vendor Village (WEST)
December 7, 2024
Springdale Community Center at 11999 Lawnview Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Visit Santa and shop!
Spirits Tour (EAST)
December 7, 2024
Heritage Village Museum at 11500 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, Ohio 45241
A paranormal experience with stories of the supernatural.
Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl (CENTRAL)
December 7, 2024
On The Rhine Eatery at 100 E Court St.,Cincinnati, OH 45202
Start at On The Rhine Eatery and visit 5+ bars
Walnut Hills Food and Drink Tour (EAST)
December 7, 2024. (+Feb 2025)
Various Walnut Hills businesses, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
Sample food and drink from local restaurants and bars
Winter Ball at Music Hall (CENTRAL)
December 7, 2024
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Dance the night away
Winter Market at Muhlhauser Barn (NORTH)
December 7 and 21, 2024 (+Jan 4, 18; Feb 1, 15; Mar 1, 15)
8558 Beckett Rd., West Chester Twp, Ohio 45069
Shop local in the barn!
Wyoming Holiday Celebration (WEST)
December 7, 2024
Wyoming Avenue and Village Green, Wyoming, Ohio 45215
Visit Santa, live reindeer display, music, food and tree lighting ceremony
Art on Vine (CENTRAL)
December 8 & 15, 2024
Rhinegeist Brewery, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Art and homemade goods
Christmas in the Village (NORTH)
December 8, 2024
Hamilton’s Historic German Village at North 3rd St Plaza, Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Carriage rides, Christmas Carol Karaoke, music, choirs, food and drinks
Cin City Reptile Show (NORTH)
December 8, 2024
Holiday Inn Cincinnati West at 5800 Muhlhauser Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Snnnnakes!
Fern’s 8th Annual Holiday Bazaar (WEST)
December 8, 2024
6040 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45224
Vendors, food, and festive vibes
Fun for the Holidays (WEST)
December 8, 2024
The Grove Event Center at 9158 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Cincinnati Civic Orchestra performs!
Handel’s Messiah (CENTRAL)
December 8, 2024
Collegium Cincinnati at 318 East 4th St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
An annual holiday tradition
Holiday Concert and Activities (EAST)
December 8, 2024
Milford First United Methodist Church at 541 Main St., Milford, Ohio 45150
Clermont Chorale performs with a holiday concert followed with family activities (cookie decorating, cocoa, caroling, meet Santa)
Lunch with Santa (WEST)
December 8, 2024
Grove Event Center at 9158 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Pizza lunch and cookies for dessert; Madcap Puppets presents The Nutcracker; Santa will be there, too
MadTree’s Winter Market (EAST)
December 8, 2024
3301 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45209
Locally crafted and sourced items for sale
Light Up Night Mt. Lookout Luminary (EAST)
December 8, 2024
Throughout Mt. Lookout
Drive through the neighborhood and gaze at the lights! The Square will host a visit from Santa.
Northwood Holiday Market (EAST)
December 8, 2024
Northwood Cider Co. at 2075 Mills Ave, Norwood, Ohio 45212
Sip cider, shop with vendors at the holiday market
‘Twas a Girls Night Before Christmas: The Musical (CENTRAL)
December 8, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Surviving the holidays
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (CENTRAL)
December 10–15, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A musical… You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch!
Jingle Jazz: The Nutcracker Remix (EAST)
December 11-12, 2024
The Redmoor at 3187 Linwood Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra’s annual holiday jazz concert
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings (CENTRAL)
December 12, 2024
Memorial Hall at 1225 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Christmas music with a string quartet – all by candlelight
Every Christmas Story Ever Told! (CENTRAL)
December 12–29, 2024
1195 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company performs
A Christmas Nightmare (WEST)
December 13-14, 2024
Dent Schoolhouse at 5963 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45248
Haunted winter wonderland for a scary time!
Dinks & Drinks (NORTH)
December 13, 2024
Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill at 601 North B. St., Hamilton, Ohio 45013
3 hours of paddle ball; beverages at Hydraulic Bar
Holiday Pops (CENTRAL)
December 13–15, 2024
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra performs holiday favorites
Hot Chocolate (CENTRAL)
December 13–15, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Dance Revolution Theatre performs
Pendleton Art Center – Final Friday (CENTRAL)
December 13, 2024
Pendleton Art Center at 1310 Pendleton St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
200 artists showcasing their art
Winter Gem & Jewelry Show (EAST)
December 13–14, 2024
Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Rd., Cincinnati OH 45246
Find great gifts!
Breakfast with Santa (EAST)
December 14, 2024
Terwilliger Lodge at 10530 Deerfield Rd., Montgomery, Ohio 45242
Pancakes with Santa!
Breakfast with the Grinch (EAST)
December 14, 2024
Little Miami Brewing Company at 208 Mill St., Milford, Ohio 45150
Breakfast with the Grinch
Candlelight: Christmas Special (CENTRAL)
December 14, 2024
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center at 50 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202
Enjoy holiday music under candlelight!
Christmas in Loveland (EAST)
December 14, 2024
Downtown Loveland, Ohio 45140
Santa, carriage rides, Nativity scene
Christmas on the Loop (EAST)
December 14, 2024
3327 Creek Road, Sharonville, Ohio 45241
Iceless ice skating, horse-drawn carriage rides, inflatables, face painting, live music
City Flea Holiday Market (CENTRAL)
December 14–15, 2024
Washington Park at 120 W. 12 St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Shop local at the park!
Dillonvale Luminaria (EAST)
December 14, 2024
Bechtold Park Pavilion at 4312 Sycamore Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45236
Hayrides; view the holiday lights
Ethnic Eats in Over-the-Rhine Food Tour (CENTRAL)
December 14 and 28, 2024 (+Jan 2025)
Washington Park at 1309 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Weekly on Saturdays; explore new cultural dishes
Fitton Showstopper– A Motown & More Christmas (NORTH)
December 14, 2024
101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Soul Christmas music from Hitsville, USA
Grandpa’s Attic – A Night of Memories (WEST)
December 14–15, 2024
Landmark Church at 1510 Glendale Milford Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45215
Southern Gateway Chorus sings traditional holiday favorites
Holiday Market at Findlay Market (CENTRAL)
December 14, 2024
1801 Race St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Unique local artisans along with Findlay Market merchants
Holiday Show: A Rock and Roll Christmas (EAST)
December 14, 2024
Loveland Stage Company at 111 South 2nd Street, Loveland, Ohio 45140
Family-friendly Christmas entertainment
Reindeer Parade (CENTRAL)
December 14, 2024
941 Pavilion St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Pooch parade!
Santacon (CENTRAL & NKY)
December 14, 2024
Downtown and Mt. Adams in Cincinnati; Covington, Kentucky
10,000 Santas will flood Cincinnati!
Santa Run (NORTH)
December 14–15, 2024
Gravel Road Brewing at 916 First Avenue, Middletown, Ohio 45044
Run through historic downtown Middletown
Winter Wonderland at The MAC (NORTH)
December 14, 2024
The Morrow Arts Center at 10 Miranda St., Morrow, Ohio 45152
Photos with Santa, cocoa bar, crafting stations, caroling
Fifth Third Bank Community Days (CENTRAL)
December 15 and 29, 2024
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center at 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Free admission on special days
Jazz@First – White Christmas (CENTRAL)
December 15, 2024
First Unitarian Church at 536 Linton St.,Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra performs
Light Up the Loop (NORTH)
December 15, 2024
Washington neighborhood at Cleveland Avenue and Tabor Lane, Hamilton, Ohio
2.3 mile journey through glowing luminaries; see Santa; carolers
Pioneer Christmas (NORTH)
December 15, 2024
Keehner Park at 7211 Barret Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Recreation of a classic 19th century pioneer Christmas party
Taylor Swift Laser Show (EAST)
December 15 and 19, 2024
Drake Planetarium and Science Center at 2020 Sherman Ave., (Norwood), Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
Laser lights sync’ed with Taylor Swifter’s hits
Queen City Cabaret: The Doris Day Christmas Album (CENTRAL)
December 16, 2024
Memorial Hall at 1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Vintage pop and jazz concert
Senior Holiday Party (WEST)
December 17, 2024
Community Arts Center at 9158 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Games, lunch and fun for 55+
Candlelight: Holiday Special (CENTRAL)
December 18–19, 2024
Rhinegeist Brewery at 1910 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Favorite Christmas music with a string quartet by candlelight
Christmas with No Promises (WEST)
December 18, 2024
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater at 801 Matson Pl., Cincinnati, Ohio 45204
A cappella holiday music
Straight No Chaser (CENTRAL)
December 18, 2024
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A cappella group
Christmas with No Promises (WEST/EAST)
December 18–19, 2024
12/18: Warsaw Federal Incline Theater at 801 Matson Pl., Cincinnati, Ohio 45204
12/19: Community of the Good Shepherd at 8815 E. Kemper Rd; Cincinnati, Ohio 45249
Local vocal band performs
Jeff Arcuri (CENTRAL)
December 19, 2024
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Comedian
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas with Santa (NORTH)
December 19, 2024
Lane Library at 300 North 3rd St., Hamilton, Ohio
Holiday craft, milk and cookies, and a special reading with Santa
The Nutcracker (CENTRAL)
December 19–29, 2024
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A holiday classic by the Cincinnati Ballet
An Acoustic Christmas with Over The Rhine (CENTRAL)
December 20–22, 2024
Memorial Hall at 1225 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Christmas music from a local band
Magical Polar Experience (CENTRAL)
December 20, 2025
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Interactive experience of The Polar Express
Blitzen Cocktail & Cookie Walk (NORTH)
December 21, 2024
Governors Square Park at 1045 Central Ave., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Walk to different local establishments to receive decadent cookies. Each “Cookie Stop” will have a specially selected $3 cocktail pairing available for purchase.
Facebook
Cincy Magic Night (EAST)
December 21, 2024 (+1/18/25)
Artsville at 5021 Whetsel Ave. (Madisonville), Cincinnati, Ohio 45227
Featuring local and national magicians
Jingle and Mingle Pub Crawl (NORTH)
December 21, 2024
Downtown Lebanon, Ohio
Start at Greenhouse Cafe + Bar; festive cheer and amazing drinks
Local Artisan Market (NORTH)
December 21, 2024
Liberty Farm Market at 5840 Princeton Road, Liberty Twp., Ohio 45069
Artisan market, home decor, baked goods
Mt. Adams Egg Nog Jog (CENTRAL)
December 21, 2024
940 Pavilion St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Run with awesome views of the city
Winter Solstice Celebration Bonfire Party (WEST)
December 21, 2024
Lost Bridge Beverage Co. at 2872 Lawrenceburg Rd., North Bend, Ohio 45052
Music and enjoy the bonfire
Winter Solstice Run/Walk
December 21, 2024
Sonder Brewing at 8460 Duke Blvd., Mason, Ohio 45040
Run or walk on the shortest day of the year!
Santa Sunday (EAST)
December 22, 2024
Throughout Milford, Ohio 45140
Santa visits via the fire department; treats for kids; 1pm–6pm
The Harlem Globetrotters (CENTRAL)
December 28, 2024
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
BB like you’ve never seen
Dancing Through the Decades (NORTH)
December 31, 2024
Receptions Conference Center at 5975 Boymel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Music, buffet, champagne toast
DORA’s Countdown to Midnight (NORTH)
December 31, 2024
DORA in Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Sip, stroll and celebrate; music, festivities, beverage
Let’s Misbehave: Music of Cole Porter (CENTRAL)
December 31, 2024
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Bring in the new year with Cole Porter classics
Local Holiday Events in Northern Kentucky
Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland
Through December 24, 2024
Newport Aquarium at One Aquarium Way, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Holiday lights and Santa
Light Up the Fair
Through December 31, 2024 NEED DATES
Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idlewild Road in Burlington, Kentucky
Mile-long drive of twinkling lights that sync up to music
Facebook
Deck the Y’alls Lightfest
Through January 1, 2025
Thomas More Stadium at 7950 Freedom Way, Florence, Kentucky
Lights, rides, games and ice rink
ChristmasTime at the Ark
Through January 4, 2025 (various dates)
1 Ark Encounter Drive, Williamstown, Kentucky 41097
Projection show and other activities
Christmas Town
Through January 4, 2025 (various dates)
Creation Museum at 2800 Bullittsburg Church Road, Petersburg, Kentucky 41080
Live nativity and light display
Behringer-Crawford Holly Jolly Days
Through January 12, 2025 (various dates)
Behringer-Crawford Museum at 1600 Montague Rd., Devou Park, Covington, Kentucky 41011
View antique toys, Lilliput collectibles, toy trains, Legos, and more
The Bengals @ BCM
Through February 1, 2025
Behringer-Crawford Museum at 1600 Montague Road, Covington, Kentucky 41011
Century of football memorabilia
Ft. Thomas Holiday Walk: Hallmark Movie
December 1, 2024
130 North Fort Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, Kentucky 40175
Tour de Tinsel Bike Ride (4pm), lighting of Inverness tree (5pm), Lighting of city building tree (7pm)
Tree Lighting in Edgewood
December 1, 2024
Liberty Hall at 550 Freedom Park Dr., Edgewood, Kentucky 41017
5:30pm event
Annual Light Show: Winter Nights & River Lights
December 2, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Purple People Bridge at One Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Holiday lights throughout the bridge
The Nutcracker – Madcap Puppet Show
December 3, 2024
Liberty Hall at 550 Freedom Park Dr., Edgewood, Kentucky 41017
Enjoy the giant puppets present this classic story; 6pm
Sip and Shop
December 5, 2024
Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center 620 Greenup St., Covington, Kentucky 40111
30 vendors selling handcrafted and fine art goods; food, drinks; photo with Krampus
Christmas Market and Festival
December 6, 2024
Buck Ridge Farms at 4690 Jonesville Rd., Dry Ridge, Kentucky 41035
Local vendors and crafters; food; live music; train rides; petting zoo; Santa
Holiday Market
December 6, 2024
Kenton County Public Library at 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd., Independence, Kentucky 41051
Music, cocoa, vendors throughout the library
Sherman Tavern Christmas Candelight Tour
December 6, 2024
3985 Dixie Highway, Dry Ridge, Kentucky 41035
Learn about the history of the tavern
Twilight Christmas Parade and Market
December 6, 2024
Downtown Maysville and Limestone Park in Maysville, Kentucky 41056
Parade with floats and music; Market features Bavarian-style holiday stalls with artisans, food
Breakfast with Santa
December 7, 2024
Union Fire Station at 9611 US-42, Union, Kentucky 41091
8:30–10:30am; meet Santa
Christmas in Burlington
December 7, 2024
Burlington, Kentucky
Tree lighting, Santa, games, music and more
Christmas Walk in Independence
December 7, 2024
Municipal Square, Independence, Kentucky
Santa 5k, craft show, tree lighting and parade
Country Christmas
December 7, 2024
Downtown Williamstown, Kentucky
Pancake supper, visit Santa, games, rides, parade, vendors
Frontier Christmas
December 7, 2024
Old Washington Historic District, 2028 Old Main Street, Maysville, Kentucky 41056
1700s village with arts and crafts vendors, activities
Homegrown Concert
December 7, 2024
Madison Theater at 730 Madison Ave., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Music from Blake Tyler, Derek Alan, Tyler Moore, John Morgen, Dave Campbell and DJ Tater
Independence Christmas Walk and Lighted Parade
December 7, 2024
5417 Madison Pike, Independence, Kentucky 41051
5K Santa Fun Run, Strolling Santa and Christmas Market (Courthouse Square); tree lighting, parade and walk
Jingle Bell Run
December 7, 2024
Northern Kentucky Convention Center at 1 W. RiverCenter Blvd., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Fun, holiday run!
Mainstrasse Village Food and Culture Tour
December 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2024 (weekly Saturdays)
Cedar at 701 Main Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011
Savor local foods from 5 restaurants
Victorian Christmas Tour
December 7–8, 2024
East Row Historic District at 405 E. 4ht St., Newport, Kentucky 41071
7 distinct homes around the Historic District will be open and decorated for the holidays
Christmas Tree Lighting – Ft. Mitchell
December 8, 2024
Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky 41017
Enjoy the lights
Mainstrasse Village Christkindlmarkt
December 8, 2024
601 Main St., Covington, Kentucky 41011
German market with vendors, music, food
Santa Claus Parade
December 10, 2024
Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky 41017
5pm–7pm
Spafford
December 11, 2024
Madison Theater at 730 Madison Ave.,Covington, Kentucky 41011
Concert
It’s A Wonderful Life
December 12–15, 2024
Washington Opera House at 100-120 W. 2nd St., Maysville, Kentucky 41056
Maysville Players perform
Drive Thru Christmas Play
December 13–15, 2024
Burlington Bible Church at 6529 Rogers Lane, Burlington, Kentucky 41005
Enjoy the play through the comfort of your car! Cocoa and cookies!
Breakaway Presents: Tape B
December 14, 2024
Madison Theater at 730 Madison Ave., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Concert with classic OG dubstep and hip-hop remixes
Merry Christmas Darling
December 13–14, 2024
Greaves Concert Hall at N. Ky University at 1 Louie B. Nunn Dr., Highland Heights, Kentucky 41099
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra performs
Ludlow Flea & Craft Fair
December 14, 2024
Ludlow Theatre at 322 Elm St., Ludlow, Kentucky 41016S
Shop for local crafts and treasures
Santa and Mrs. Claus Parade
December 14, 2024
Fort Wright, Kentucky 41011
Meet Santa with a fire and police escort at 2pm
Sparkling December Holiday Bazaar
December 14, 2024
Purple Paisley at 715 Scott St., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Local artists featuring holiday pieces
White Christmas Parade
December 14, 2024
Augusta, Kentucky 41002
Parade begins at 5:30pm; an annual tradition
Christmas With No Promises
December 21, 2024
The Carnegie at 1028 Scott Blvd, Covington, Kentucky 41011
A cappella holiday music
New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise
December 31, 2024
BB Riverboats at 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Buffet, entertainments, party favors
New Year’s Eve Kids Cruise
December 31, 2024
BB Riverboats at 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Party favors, activities
Local Holiday Events in Dayton and Springfield, Ohio
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
Through December 1, 2024
Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Musical memoir about Neil Diamond
The Woman in Black
Through December 15, 2024
Dayton Theatre Guild at 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, Ohio
A haunting thriller
Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve
Through December 23, 2024 (weekends; closed Christmas Eve and Day)
Lost Creek Reserve at 2645 E. St. Rt. 41 in Troy, Ohio 45373
Drive-through light tour
Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn
Through December 29, 2024
LaComedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio 45066
Holiday musical
A Carillon Christmas
Through December 30, 2024 (closed Xmas Eve and Xmas Day)
Carillon Park at 1000 Carillon Boulevard, Dayton, Ohio 45409
Enjoy the Carillon Tree of Light, candy cane slopes, train rides and more
Clifton Mill Christmas Lights
Through December 30, 2024
Clifton Mill at 75 Water Street, Clifton, Ohio 45316
3.5 million Christmas lights throughout the mill, riverbanks and bridges
Woodland Lights
Through December 30, 2024 (Closed 12/24-25)
Countryside Park at 895 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Washington Twp., Ohio 45459
Half mile of holiday lights and displays; visit Santa, carriage and train ride
Riverscape Ice Skating
Through February 28, 2025
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
The region’s largest outdoor ice rink!
2nd Street Market
December 1 – December 29, 2024 (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays)
600 E. 2nd Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Like a European market
Dayton Turkey Trot
December 1, 2024
Welcome Stadium at 1601 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45417
Run!
The Nutcracker
December 1–3, 2024
Historic Sidney Theatre at 120 W. Poplar St., Sidney, Ohio 45365
A classic ballet
Park Lights at Caesar Ford Park
December 1–25, 2024
520 S. Stringtown Rd., Xenia, Ohio 45385
A winter wonderland with 250 light displays along a mile-long path
Skinner Pipe Organ Performance
December 1, 8, and 15, 2024
Dayton Art Institute at 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio 45404
1st and 3rd Sunday concert
Season’s Greetings: A Holiday Cabaret
December 4–8, 2024
PNC Arts Annex at 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Dayton Live & Magnolia Theatre Company present a unique holiday experience
Adventures with Santa
December 5, 2024
Heritage Center Museum at 117 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, Ohio 45502
Santa Craig Garrelts portrays Santa with the history of St Nicholas
Angel Night: An Evening of Song & Celebration
December 5, 2024
Calvary Cemetery at 1625 Calvary Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45409
Self-guided tour to view 60 angels throughout the cemetery; music; bring a canned good
Menotti’s Anahl and the Night Visitors
December 6, 2024
Schuster Center at 1 W 2nd. St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Three mysterious kings follow a star
Hometown Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting
December 6, 2024
Downtown Fairborn, Ohio 45324
Parade and Santa visits; rides, music
Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors
December 6, 2024
Schuster Center at 1 W.2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Three mysterious kings follow a star
Moonlight and Mistletoe
December 6, 2024
Historic Main Street, Troy, Ohio 45371
Holiday shopping along Main Street! Carriage rides
Artic Dash: 6k Obstacle Course
December 7, 2024
YMCA Camp Kern at 5291 SR 350, Oregonia, Ohio 45054
25+ challenges (mud crawls, cable crossings…)
Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk
December 7, 2024
Aullwood Garden MetroPark at 955 Aullwood Rd., Englewood, Ohio 45414
Luminary-lit pathways and a tour of the historic home
Breakfast with Santa in Washington Township
December 7, 2024
Washington Township Rec Plex at 895 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45459
Hot breakfast and photo opportunities with Santa
Candy Cane Lane
December 7, 2024
Faith Deliverance Church of God in Christ at 450 Turner Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45415
Christmas bazaar, family photos, treats
Carroll Holiday Bazaar
December 7, 2024
Archbishop Carroll High School at 4524 Linden Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45432
60 exhibitors, food, homemade goods
Christmas Cookie Crawl
December 7, 2024
Downtown Greenville, Ohio 45331
Christmas in the Country
December 7, 2024
Barn N Bunk at 3677 Wayne Madison Rd., Trenton, Ohio 45067
Holiday crafts to purchase
Hometown Holiday
December 7, 2024
Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45404
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra performs sing-a-longs and traditional carols
Live Nativity Walk-Through
December 7, 2024
Brookville Full Gospel Church of God at 235 S. Wolf Creek St., Brookville, Ohio 45309
See live animals; hot chocolate
Mrs. Claus’s Coffee Crawl
December 7, 2024
Downtown Springfield at 137 E. High Street, Springfield, Ohio 45502
Sip featured coffee blends
Purple Poinsettia Craft & Vendor Show
December 7–8, 2024
v at 120 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio 45385
100 crafters and artists, food trucks
Red Dog’s Santa Paws at MadTree
December 7, 2024
MadTree Brewing at 3301 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45209
Holiday photo of your pooch
Second Look Saturday
December 7, 2024
Front Street at 1001 East 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Check out the studios, galleries and shops
Tippecanoe and Christmas Too
December 7, 2024
6 S. 3rd Street, Tipp City, Ohio 45371
Historic home tours, holiday photo backdrop, shopping
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve Tour
December 7, 2024
Nutter Center at 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, Ohio 45435
Musical show
Trotwood Tree Lighting
December 7, 2024
Trotwood Branch Library at 855 E Main St, Trotwood Ohio, 45426
Music, arts and crafts, pictures with Santa
Victorian Afternoon Tea
December 7–8 and 15, 2024
Patterson Homestead at 1815 Brown St., Dayton, Ohio 45409
3-course tea service from costumed interpreters
West Carrollton Holiday Festival
December 7, 2024
Civic Center at 300 E. Central Ave., West Carrollton, Ohio 45449
Horse-drawn carriage rides, music, candy cane hunt, tree-lighting ceremony
3 Redneck Tenors Christmas SPEC–TAC–YULE–AR
December 8, 2024
Sidney High School Auditorium at 125 Campbell Rd., Sidney, Ohio 45365
Crowd-pleasing show
Christkindlmarket
December 8, 2024
Bock Family Brewing at 8150 Washington Village Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45458
20 local vendors for your holiday shopping needs
Oakwood Holiday of Lights Festival
December 8, 2024
Shafor Park at Collingwood Ave and Shafor Blvd., Oakwood, Ohio 45419
Oakwood homes are lit up with luminaries; meet at the park to see Santa
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
December 8, 2024
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Funny show with a British edge
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
December 8, 2024
Kettering Adventist Church at 3939 Stonebridge Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45419
Kettering Children’s Choir performs with the Bach Society of Dayton
Vandalia Tree-Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Market
December 8, 2024
Vandalia Recreation Center at 1111 Stonequarry Rd., Vandalia, OH 45414
Caroling, lighting of the tree and a holiday market
First Degree Mistletoe Mayhem
December 9, 2024 – January 27, 2025
Spaghetti Warehouse at 36 W. Fifth St., Dayton, Ohio 45202
Solve this holiday mystery
Model Train Show
December 9, 2024
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
Dealers, exhibits, food
A Frosty Night
December 11–22, 2024
The Loft Theatre at 126 N,. Main St. ,Dayton, Ohio 45402
Human Race Theatre Company performs a farce about winter
Genealogy Interest Group
December 11, 2024
Wright Memorial Public Library at 1776 Far Hills Avenue, Oakwood, Ohio 45419
Talk about genealogy research
Sunset at the Market
December 12, 2024
2nd Street Market at 600 E. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
5:30pm–8:30pm
Glow Candy Cane Hunt
December 13, 2024
Vandalia Recreation Center at 1111 Stonequarry Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45414
Bring a flashlight and search for candy canes
The Nutcracker
December 13–22, 2024
Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Dayton Ballet performs a holiday classic
Toy Show
December 13, 2024
Clark Co. Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio 45502
Dealers selling toys
West Carrollton Luminary Walk
December 13, 2024
Wilson Park at 350 Wilson Park Dr., West Carrollton, Ohio 45449
Holiday music, s’mores, cocoa
Mistletoe Magic Holiday Market
December 14–15, 2024
Montgomery County Fairgrounds at 645 Infirmary Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45417
Exhibits with lots of gift ideas, music and Santa
Hallmark Christmas Murder Mystery
December 15, 2024
Bock Family Brewing at 8150 Washington Village Dr., Centerville, Ohio 45458
Help solve the mystery!
Holiday Evening at Carriage Hill
December 15, 2024
Carriage Hill Farm & MetroPark at 7800 E. Shull Rd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Candlelight evening with historic crafts, bonfires, festive foods
Handels Messiah with the Dayton Philharmonic
December 18, 2024
Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Enjoy the holiday music
Santa vs Grinch Paint Party
December 22, 2024
Courtyard by Marriott Springfield Downtown at 100 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, Ohio 45502
Paint project and cookie and cocoa bar
Bridgerton New Year’s Eve Party
December 31, 2024
On Par Entertainment at 4464 Indian Ripple Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45440
Bridgerton-themed ball
Czech Club New Year’s Eve Celebration
December 31, 2024
American Czechoslovakian Club at 922 Valley Street, Dayton, Ohio 45404
2pm–7pm; dancing and appetizers
Harlem Globetrotters
December 31, 2024
Nutter Center at 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, Ohio 45435
Look at some basketball tricks and skills!
Local Holiday Events in Southeastern Indiana
Old-Fashioned Christmas Walk
Through December 15, 2024 (weekends)
Metamora, Indiana 47030
Lanterns line the canal. Carolers an visit Santa! Holiday shopping on Fri/Sat until 10pm and Sun until 5pm
Arts Alive! Art Fair and Gift Bazaar
Through December 20, 2024
Dearborn Highland Arts Council at 331 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana 57025
Find holiday gifts
Festival of Trees & Host of Angels
Through December 25, 2024
Lanthier Winery at 123 Mill St., Madison, Indiana 47250
View beautifully decorated holiday trees
Hillforest Victorian Christmas Exhibit
Through December 29, 2024
213 Fifth Street, Aurora, Indiana 47001
Enjoy the manor decked out for the holidays
All Aboard Train Exhibit
Through January 5, 2025
Batesville Historical Center at 15 W. George St., Batesville, Indiana
Enjoy the train exhibit
Lawrenceburg Ice Rink
Through January 19, 2025
Todd Creech Park Pavilion at 303 W. Tate St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana 57025
Skate away!
Aurora Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade
December 1, 2024
Second and Main Streets, Aurora, Indiana 47001
6pm
Mayor’s Reception and Christmas Tree Lighting
December 1, 2024
Lawrenceburg Event Center at 91 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Cincinnati Brass Band plays; drinks and hors d’oeuvres
6:45 at Lawrenceburg Civic Park (111 E High St) for tree lighting and caroling
Fair Trade Marketplace
December 5–7, 2024
Dearborn County Fairgrounds at 101 Speedway Dr., Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
View items from 30 countries
Christmas Market at the Museum
December 6–7, 2024
212 S. Walnut St., Rising Sun, Indiana 47040
Vendors sell seasonal gifts and merchandise
Jingle Bell Rock! Parade and Tree Lighting
December 6, 2024
Downtown Batesville, Indiana 47006
Enjoy seeing the parade followed by the tree lighting
Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes
December 6–7, 2024
Historic downtown Madison, Indiana 47250
Public sites and private homes all decorated for the holiday
Victorian Christmas Tea
December 7, 10, 12 and 14, 2024
Hillforest Victorian House at 213 Fifth Street, Aurora, Indiana 47001
Three-course tea and enjoy the Christmas exhibit
Warm & Homey Holiday at the Hunt House
December 7, 2024
4364 Hunt Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Carolers, cocoa, tour this historic home
Winter Wonderland
December 7, 2024
Civic Park at 111 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Breakfast with Santa at the community center; face painting, crafts; parade at 12:30pm
St. Anthony’s Live Nativity
December 13–14, 2024
4781 Church Rd, Morris, Indiana 47006
Live nativity, choirs
A Merry Little Christmas Celebration
December 14, 2024
Ohio County Tourism Visitors Center at 217 N, High Street, Rising Sun, Indiana 407040
Santa, free carriage rides, arts and crafts vendors
Christmas Chamber Music Concert
December 20, 2024
Romweber Party Place at 7 S. Eastern Ave., Batesville, Indiana 47006
Holiday concert
Holiday Gift to the Community
December 8, 2024
Hillforest Victorian House at 213 Fifth Street, Aurora, Indiana 47001
Period attire by the docents; holiday entertainment
Clydesales At Holtkamp Winery
December 21, 2024
Holtkamp WInery & Vineyards at 10868 Woiung Rd., Sunman, Indiana 476041
Wagon rides, cider, hot chocolate; tasting room; brick-fire pizza
Holiday on the Hill
December 21, 2024
Hillforest Victorian House at 213 Fifth Street, Aurora, Indiana 47001
Holiday meal and live entertainment
Looking for more fun? Check out these local holiday light displays!
Updated 12/03/24