Brighton Center's WINTER 2018-2019 Activity Resource Directory WINTER ACTIVITES INSIDE/ONGOING ADVENTURES Monday-Saturday 10Am-5:00PM Call for pricing for Explore science, technology, history and the arts through creative, hands-on activities and Hamilton Museum Center 1301 Western Ave Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati ALL AGES Sunday 11am-6:00PM each museum. games at Cincinnati Museum Center Cincinnati Art Museum features an art collection of more than 65,000 works spanning 6,000 years. In addition to displaying its own broad collection, the Art Museum also hosts Cincinnati Art Museum several national and international traveling exhibitions each year. Free General 953 Eden Park Drive, Tuesday-Sunday 11AM-5PM Thursday's Visitors can enjoy the exhibitions or participate in the Art Museum’s wide range of art- Hamilton Cincinnati Art Museum Cincinnati ALL Ages Admission and Cincinnati, OH 45202 11AM-8PM related programs, activities and special events. General admission is always free for all, Parking 513-639-2995 plus Art Museum members receive additional benefits including discounted or free admission to special exhibitions.

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The school age children can 1600 Montaque Rd Covington, KY Sunday 1:00-5:00 Tuesday-Saturday $8.00 ages 3-17: participate in school field trips, scout programs, summer camps and other special Kenton Behriner Crawford Museum Covington All Ages 41011 10:00-5:00 CLOSED MONDAYS $5.00 *Free activities, and the adults can enjoy tours, lectures, musical programs and receptions * Parking Additional fees/registration may be required Visit website for details http://www.bcmuseum.org/ Regal Wilder 103 Crossing Drive Wilder, Check website for movie showings and Campbell Regal Wilder Wilder All ages check for prices All shows are $6.50 all day on Tuesdays. KY 41076 859-442- times 0051 Adults are FREE! Toddlers $4 Every This multi-level indoor play paradise is big…really big. In fact, it’s awesome. But that’s not Mon-Thur 9:30-8pm 7102 Office Park Dr. Day all. 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Please confirm all dates, times and prices with venue listed; information is subject to change without notice. 1 Krohn changes throughout the year with special exhibits and programs, including the ever- 1501 Eden Park Drive Eden Adults: $7.00 5- popular "Butterfly Show," Hamilton Khron Conservatory Cincinnati All Ages Daily 10:00-5:00 Park, Cincinnati OH 12: $4.00 You can always visit the famous rainforest waterfall and exotic plants on permanent display in the Palm, Tropical, Desert and Orchid houses as well. The underlying theme of the Underground Railroad is that the path to Adults: $15 National Underground Railroad freedom—historically and in contemporary times—is a constant struggle requiring Seniors 60+: $13 Freedom Center Tuesday - Saturday 11am-5pm courage, perseverance and cooperation among people of diverse backgrounds willing to National Underground Railroad Children ages 3- Hamilton 50 E. Freedom Way Cincinnati All Ages Sunday Noon-5:00 help one another. Freedom Center 12: $10.50 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tickets sold until 4pm Our purpose is to tell the story of the struggle for freedom in the through Children under 3: 513-333-7500 exhibits and programs that focus on America's battle to rid itself of the ugly scourge of Free slavery and treat all its citizens with respect and dignity Adults: $8 315 West Court Street Tuesdays – Saturdays: 10 (65+): $7 The Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati allows you to recognize past Cincinnati firefighting Cincinnati Fire Museum of Cincinnati, OH 45202 a.m.–4 p.m. *Children (7–17): Hamilton Cincinnati All Ages efforts, to celebrate today’s firefighting advancements, and to support fire safety in your Cincinnati (downtown) *Hours subject to change, please contact $6 community (513) 621-5553 before visiting (6 and under): FREE Home Depot Free Kids The Home Depot offers free workshops for do-it-yourselfers of all ages and experience Your local Home Depot All ages Dates and Times vary per location FREE Workshops levels. Check your local store or the website for details. Bring your kids and Meet the Critters. Discover scales, tails and a whole lot of fun during multiple Meet the Critters local Petco all ages dates and times vary per location FREE this free event dedicated to exploring the wonderful world of small pets. *Not available at locations all stores. Please contact your local Petco for details Covedale Center for the Performing $29 for adults: $26 Thursday 7:30pm Covedale Center for the Arts 4990 Glenway for seniors, Hamilton Cincinnati All ages Friday & Saturday 8pm Sundays Live theater performance . Performing Arts Ave Cincinnati, OH 45238 students and at 2pm. 513-241-6550 groups The American Sign Museum is the premier institution for preserving historic signs and Adult $15.00 promoting the contributions the sign industry makes to commerce, culture, and the American Sign Museum Children 12 and American landscape. Guided Tours are strongly recommended and are included in the 1330 Monmouth Street Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 – 4:00 Hamilton http://www.americansignmuseum Cincinnati All Ages under free admission price. The tours bring to life the stories behind the signs and the evolution of Cincinnati Ohio 45225 Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 .org/ Senior/Military/Stud signs on the American landscape. On weekdays, the tour includes a visit to the onsite ent ID:$10.00 neon shop for a demonstration of how neon signs are made.

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44 E. 6th Street, Cincinnati, OH Saturday-Monday 10:00-4:00 CLOSED The Contemporary Arts Center is a non-collecting institution. Without a permanent Hamilton Contemporary Arts Center Cincinnati All Ages FREE 45202 • 513 345 8400 ON TUESDAY collection, all exhibitions on view are temporary and ever-changing.

The Carnegie is Northern Kentucky’s largest multidisciplinary arts venue hosting theater The Carnegie 1028 Scott Blvd. and concert events, children’s arts programs and art exhibitions. With five art galleries, a Kenton Covington All Ages Wednesday-Saturday 12:00-5:00pm FREE http://www.thecarnegie.com/ Covington, KY 41012 magnificent turn-of-the-century theater, and a brand new education center, the Carnegie is one of the most prominent arts institutions in Northern Kentucky. $13.95 Adults 7379 Squire Court $9.95 Children EnterTRAINment Junction offers the largest indoor train display at 25,000 square feet with West Chester, OH 45069 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday ages 3-12 more than two miles of track and 90 trains depicting every era of American railroading. Butler EnterTRAINment Junction West Chester ALL AGES http://www.entertrainmentjunction.c Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday Free Children 2 Kids can bounce, climb and crawl through “Imagination Junction,” a 5,000-square-foot om/ and under play area $11.95 Seniors ticket prices vary available through show times vary, check website for Ticketmaster or The Children's Theatre of https://www.thechildrenstheatre.co Hamilton Cincinnati All ages current productions Current Series runs walk up. *Under 2 Winter Shows include Buh Humbug!, Martin's Dream, Rosa Parks and Rumplestiltskin Cincinnati m/ through April no ticket required but must sit on adult lap Friday: 4 pm to 9 pm 11320 Chester Road $15.00-$25.00 day Hamilton Splash Cincinnati Water Park Sharonville All Ages Saturday: 10 am to 9 pm Sharonville, OH 45246 passes available Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm Blue Manatee Bookstore 3054 Dates and times vary: Most events Most Free, Some Blue Manatee Bookstore Madison Rd Oakley Square Story time, music, arts and crafts, special activities. Call or visit website for details. Hamilton Oakley Best for ages 3-7 scheduled on Wednesdays, Thursdays, require small Storytime/Events Cincinnati, OH 45209 513-731- http://www.bluemanateebooks.com/home/activatees.html Saturdays fee/registration 2665

Please confirm all dates, times and prices with venue listed; information is subject to change without notice. 2 The Cincinnati Cyclones are Cincinnati's Kelly Cup Championship winning Hockey Team US Bank Arena Ticket prices vary and ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Nashville Predators. Cincinnati Cyclones hockey games 100 Broadway Hamilton Cincinnati Cyclones Cincinnati ALL AGES Confirm game times. Package deals are more than just a game! Non-stop action, affordable family entertainment, and Cincinnati, OH 45202 available intermission activities that provide unmatched entertainment value on the Banks of the http://cycloneshockey.com/ at U.S. Bank Arena. 19074 Perfect Pl Ln, Lawrenceburg, See website for details Prices Vary call for IN Perfect North Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 All ages Snow Skiing and Snow tubing IN http://www.perfectnorth.com/hours details (812) 537-3754 The Taft Museum of Art Taft is home to an extensive art collection that includes European and American master Wednesday through Friday, 11 -4 316 Pike Street paintings, Chinese porcelains, and European decorative arts. See major works by Hamilton Taft Museum of Art Cincinnati All Ages Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 . Free Adults $10 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 (513) Rembrandt, Hals, Goya, Gainsborough, Reynolds, Turner, Ingres, Whistler, and Sargent, on-site parking is available. Under 18 FREE 241-0343 as well as the greatest Gothic ivory sculpture in America. The Taft Museum of Art Bring the whole family to the Taft Museum of Art on select third Sundays to explore, 316 Pike Street 3rd Sunday 11:00am-4:00pm Except FREE on select create, and play. These free afternoon programs offer great art, kid-sized art info, hands- Hamilton 3rd Sunday Funday Cincinnati All Ages Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 (513) the month of December Sunday on fun, and family-friendly performances. Most activities are ongoing, so drop in when you 241-0343 have time and stay as long as you like. The Carnegie Visual and The Scripps Howard ArtStop Program allows participants to experience more specific, Performing Arts Center theme based programming. Sign up for specific classes from 5:00pm to 6:30pm, Monday Times and dates vary. Call for details & Kenton ArtStop 1028 Scott Blvd. Covington All ages Call for details. through Friday throughout the school year. The Registered ArtStop Program provides registration. Covington, KY 41011 more challenging projects, a greater range of arts experiences, and a sense of pride in 859-491-2030 completing and following through on a task. Call for details and to register: Enjoy the exhilaration of rock climbing in a sport that is getting interest worldwide! Located 3475 East Kemper Road, in the northern Cincinnati suburb of Sharonville, you are just a stone’s throw away from check website for Monday-Friday: 10AM -10PM Sharonville RockQuest Climbing Center Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 Cincinnati Starting at $35.00 seeing what indoor climbing is all about. You don’t have to be an athlete, you just need a details Saturday-Sunday: 10AM – 9PM http://rockquest.com desire to try something new and different. Don’t worry, we’ll be sure you are prepared to climb at your ability level.

Cincinnati Observatory Join us for the 40th year of this Mount Lookout tradition. As the neighborhood lights up 3489 Observatory Place, Cincinnati, Sunday December 9, from 6:30-8:30pm the streets, the Cincinnati Observatory will open its buildings and telescopes for the LUMINARIA: Cincinnati Mount Lookout Ohio 45208 Cincinnati All Ages *Additional Events scheduled throughout FREE general public. Cruise from Mount Lookout Square to the Observatory for carolers, Observatory http://www.cincinnatiobservatory.org the year stargazing, our spacey gift shop, and hot drinks. /about/ Viewing through the historic telescopes is included (weather permitting).

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Fountain Square General Admission Cincinnati, OH Times Vary Hamilton Fountain Square Ice Rink Cincinnati All Ages $6.00 Skate Rental Ice Skating on Foundation Square. The Rink is available to private group rentals. Rink Status: 513-381-0782 Check Website for Details $4.00 myfountainsquare.com Each Saturday Santa rappels down the Huntington Center at 525 Vine St., to the Macy’s Fountain Square November 2​4, December 1​,& 8 rooftop to kick off a spectacular fireworks display. This 20-minute family-friendly program Downtown Macys Downtown Dazzle Downtown ALL AGES FREE Corner of Fifth and Vine Streets 5:30 p.m. also features performances from local choirs. Then, come inside to Macy’s Fountain Place to warm-up with holiday fun. Story time with Mrs. Claus at Saturdays, Nov. 24, Dec. 1 & 8, 7:15 Downtown 441 Vine St., Second Floor Downtown ALL Ages FREE Stories with Mrs. Claus 7:15pm Carew Tower p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 23–Dec. 22,12–8 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 25–Dec. 23,12–6 p.m. Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s Santa at Carew Monday, Dec 24, 12–5 p.m. Bring your own camera for photos with downtown’s only Santa in a festive North Pole 441 Vine St., First Floor Downtown ALL AGES FREE Tower! setting on the first floor of the Carew Tower Arcade. Visit with African American Santa Thursdays, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, and 20, 4–7 p.m. November 25-27, December 3-4, 10-11 Weekend Carriage Rides at (Final boarding at 4:45 p.m.–please arrive early!) Boards at corner of Fifth and Race 12noon-5 p.m. Downtown Macy’s Celebration Station Downtown ALL AGES FREE FREE! Enjoy free horse-drawn trolley carriage rides through the heart of the city. Streets Final boarding at 4:45 p.m. Courtesy of Macy’s

http://www.downtowncincinnati.com/ Friday Nov. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24, Downtown Comfort and JoyRides happening-downtown/holidays- Downtown ALL AGES FREE Enjoy free rides on the Cincinnati Bell Connector and Saturday, Dec. 1, 8, and 15. downtown Enjoy holiday tunes on the Cincinnati Bell Connector from the Young Professionals Choral Caroling on the Connector Downtown All Ages FREE Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, and 15, 3-5 p.m Collective and ArtsWave's CincySings Choirs. The most wonderful time of the year is almost here! Gather the family and come to Bass Pro Shop multiple November 10-December 24 Check experience the joy of a classic . Stay for FREE games, crafts, and activities that Multiple Locations Santa's Wonderland https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/s All Ages FREE locations website for details celebrate the season. You'll find our store filled with magical gifts for folks of all ages, with antas-wonderland plenty of awesome toys for girls and boys. Please confirm all dates, times and prices with venue listed; information is subject to change without notice. 3 Don't wait in line! Reserve your time with Santa and save 30% or more* on your photo Florence Mall November 10-December 24 package! Photo pre-purchase is required to book your time, however all guests can enjoy Boone Santas Workshop https://www.florencemall.com/en/ev Boone All Ages/Pets Pet Night every Monday from 5 – 8 p.m. Cost varies savings by pre-purchasing a photo package online without making a reservation. ents.html through December 17. Photo purchase and reservations are not required to visit with Santa. Florence Mall Break out your ugliest holiday sweater (you know the one!) and take a fun photo with Ugliest Sweater at Santa's Boone https://www.florencemall.com/en/ev Boone All Ages November 16 and December 13 Cost Varies Santa. Whether its adorned with pom pom snowmen or glitter man, the sillier Workshop ents.html the sweater the better! Bring your family and friends for a day full of laughter! Florence Mall Bring your furry friends in for a pic with Santa, because pets are family too! Capture a Pet Night every Monday from 5 – 8 p.m. Boone ‘paw-fect’ pic with Santa https://www.florencemall.com/en/ev Boone Pets Cost Varies special moment with your dog or cat to cherish for years to come. Join us for Pet Night through December 17. ents.html every Monday from 5 – 8 p.m. through December 17. multiple Bring your pets dressed in their holiday best to any PetSmart store & get a FREE digital Multiple Locations Paws for the Camera PetSmart Locations Pets Dec 9-10 and 16-17 12:00-4:00 FREE locations photo keepsake! Holiday Junction featuring the Come experience a deep-rooted Cincinnati holiday tradition: Holiday Junction Featuring 1301 Western Ave. Duke Energy Holiday Trains the Duke Energy Holiday Trains. The exhibition, a display of hundreds of model trains Cincinnati, OH 45203 Will open on November 17th -January Included with Hamilton https://www.cincymuseum.org/co Cincinnati All Ages zipping around a winter wonderland, has been a part of Cincinnati holidays since 1946. (513) 287-7043 27th Admission ntent/holiday-junction-featuring- Now you can gain a new perspective: peer over the Duke Energy Holiday Train’s snow- http://cincymuseum.org/ duke-energy-holiday-trains capped neighborhoods with a bird’s eye view of the historic layouts. Cincinnati’s most-loved holiday tradition isn’t complete without a visit from Santa. 13301 Western Ave Cincinnati, OH Downtown Santa Arrival at Union Terminal Cincinnati All Ages November 23, 11 a.m. FREE Festivities begin at 11 a.m. Santa will arrive by helicopter, weather permitting, around 45203 11:50 a.m., with a special celebration at noon! Mark your calendar and check it twice because you do not want to miss this evening with Member adult: $35 Kris Kringle. Enjoy spiked eggnog and cocktails while working alongside your children and 1301 Western Ave. Thursday, December 6, 2018 5:30pm Member child: $15 Santa himself to build something special for the holiday season. You’ll also gain exclusive Cincinnati Museum Center: Cincinnati, OH 45203 RSVP Required non-Member adult: access to the new home of Holiday Junction Featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains in Hamilton Cincinnati All Ages Crafts, Cocktails, Claus 2018 (513) 287-7043 https://www.cincymuseum.org/crafts- $40 the restored Cincinnati Museum Center, providing a new perspective on a holiday classic. http://cincymuseum.org/ cocktails-claus-2018 non-Member child: Let your children & grandchildren’s creativity flow through their fingertips as they learn $20 through play and make fun crafts sure to spread holiday cheer. Enjoy light refreshments, cocktails for the adults, hot cocoa for the children and joy for all. Adults $10.00 Taft Museum 316 Children 6-17 Hamilton Antique Christmas Pick Street Cincinnati, OH 513- Cincinnati All ages November 2-January 6 Antique ornaments, decorations and toys along will a holiday display. $5.00 5 and under 241-0343 taftmusum.org free Enjoy free activities for the whole family at the Holiday Season Kickoff! The house will be Adults $10.00 Taft Museum 316 decorated inside and out with lights, , and displays of antique ornaments on old- Children 6-17 Hamilton Holiday Season Kickoff Pick Street Cincinnati, OH 513- Cincinnati All ages , November 25, 11:15 a.m.—4 p.m. fashioned feather trees. Enjoy lunch in the Lindner Family Café, and do some holiday $5.00 5 and under 241-0343 taftmusum.org shopping in the Museum Shop, where you will find gifts for all ages—Scheudle of activites free avaible on website: http://dev.taftmuseum.org/experience/special-events/ Discover a shimmering frozen landscape at Krohn Conservatory’s 2018 Holiday Show – A Crystal Holiday. Enjoy the fragrant evergreens and holiday florals. Immerse yourself in the sounds of trains chugging through a miniature Cincinnati constructed from natural Adults $7.00 Youth materials. Hamilton "A Crystal Holiday" Krohn Conservatory Cincinnati All ages November 10, 2018 – January 6, 2019 (5-12) $7.00 See replicas of the Roebling Bridge, Carol Ann’s Carousel, Union Terminal and others. Children(1-4) Free Special this year, structures will be on display, including the Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Applied Imagination’s installations garner nationwide recognition and delighting audiences by using plant materials to build historic architecture and whimsical worlds. Take a magical journey through a Winter Wonderland to the North Pole where you can see the Reindeer & Elf Workshop. Then, visit Mrs. Claus in her kitchen and, of course, visit Santa in his study.* Take your family to see our Main Street Holiday Train displays Train Displays are which offer some beautiful winter train displays that are FREE to the public. EnterTRAINment Junction Christmas at EnterTRAINmnet free, however Hamilton 7379 Squire Court, West Chester West Chester All ages November 17-January 1 Junction EnterTRainmnet Create lasting memories with your family as you experience the world’s largest train 513-898-8000 Junction as a fee display, let the little ones play in our kid’s play area, or experience the A-Maze-N FunHouse where young and old alike will love our interactive attractions.* ADDITONAL ATTRACTIONS FOR A FEE, CAN PURSCHAE ONLINE FOR DISCOUNT: https://entertrainmentjunction.com/calendar/christmas-at-the-junction/

Behringer-Crawford Museum becomes Holiday Central with its beloved Holiday Toy Trains, which have delighted Northern Kentucky families for generations. The exhibit Behringer-Crawford Museum General Admission includes over 250 feet of model train tracks, vintage Lionel and Plasticville trains, Thomas 1600 Montague Road $9.00 Ages 60 and the Tank Engine and more than 30 moving, interactive displays. Kenton Holiday Toy Trains Covington, KY 859-491-4003 Covington All Ages Opens November 10th up $8.00 Ages 3-

https://www.bcmuseum.org/activitie 17 $5.00 2 and The holidays get off to an early, festive start at BCM when our Holiday Toy Trains start s/holiday-toy-trains under free their 27th year of delighting generations with more than 30 animated, guest-operated features and 250 feet of track running through busy cities and snowy countrysides.

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Cincinnati Zoo Adults: Online $17 3400 Vine St, Avondale December 31 (Gate $19) Ring in the New Year with the ZOO. Performance by Madcap Puppet Theater, Father time Hamilton Happy Zoo Year Avondale All ages 513-281-4700 5:00-9:00 *Fireworks at 8:55 Child/Sr: Online and Baby Zoo Year. Celebrate with an early countdown and fireworks. cincinnatizoo.org $12 (Gate $13) Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the whole Peanuts gang as they put on their Arnoff Center: A Charlie Brown 650 Walnut St Downtown 513- Hamilton/Downt prices vary check Hamilton Downtown November 17th own Christmas play and ultimately discover the true meaning of the season. A CHARLIE Christmas Live 6212787 cincinnatiarts.org own website BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE is a present the whole family can enjoy! Newport Aquarium 1 Water Wonderland with Scuba Aquarium Way Newport, $24.99 for Adult; Enjoy this wintertime favorite where wears his diving gear and swims through Campbell Newport All ages November 23th 2018- December 31st Santa KY 41071 859-491- $17.99 for Child a holiday-inspired water wonderland. 3467 Take a half hour train ride to the decorated LM&M Junction to visit with Santa and Mrs. Adults: $24 Claus! Take a moment to visit Santa and tell him your Christmas wishes. Each child will Seniors (62+): $19 LM&M Railroad 2018 DATES OF OPERATION receive a small gift from Mr. Claus himself! Stop at the "Holiday Post Express" to color Children (2-16): 127 S. Mechanic St Lebanon November: 16, 17, 18, 24^, 25, & 30 pictures or write letters to be delivered to Santa. Enjoy a holiday cookie and a cup of hot $19 Warren North Pole Express 513-933-8022 Lebanon All Ages December: 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, chocolate to keep you warm while you are entertained by Santa's talented Elves! Infants (1 yr. & http://www.lebanonrr.com/northpole. 20, 21, 22^, 23^, 24^*, & 29* Advance ticket purchase is HIGHLY recommended for this event as rides do SELL OUT! under): FREE html *Check website for times The availability of tickets for walk up sales cannot be guaranteed. You will only be Deluxe Seating: guaranteed tickets if you purchase them in advance online, by calling the Ticket Office, or +$15 by visiting the Ticket Office in person. See website for times. THE POLAR EXPRESS rolls into Connersville’s Grand Central Station this Holiday The Polar Express at White https://whitewatervalleyrr.org/polare 2018 Dates: November 16 - December Season. The Polar Express will come to life when the train departs Connersville’s Grand All Ages $35.00 ages 2+ Water Valley Railroad xpress 16 Central Station for a journey through the quiet countryside for a special visit to the “North Pole” with Santa Claus. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Prices starting at November 23rd-December15 Special holiday shopping excursions to Metamora are available in conjunction with Metamora Holiday Excursion Whitewater Valley Railroad Metamora All Ages Adults $29 ages https://whitewatervalleyrr.org/ Metamora's Annual Christmas Walk. Reservations must be made in advance. 2-12 $19 The prettiest time of the year in 's Canal Town. Holiday decorations everywhere, lanterns and luminaries, Live Music, Santa, and Shopping. It doesn't get any better. Four Four weekends beginning the Friday weekends beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving. Metamora Annual Christmas 19062 S Main Street after Thanksgiving. Metamora,IN All Ages Walk Metamora, IN 47030 http://www.metamoraindiana.com/index.p Christmas Walk begins on the Friday after Thanksgiving and runs Fri-Sun for four hp weekends. Shops are open until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. Sunday hours are determined by the individual shop. Limited free parking along the canal and in Duck Creek Crossing, several pay lots in town. Shopping, dining and lodging all available. November 30-December 1 2018 See See award winning choirs from the World Choir Games and visit six great venues in Over- $30.00 12 and wesbite for full scheudle The-Rhine. Tour the Churches, Brewery, and newly renovated Memorial Hall. Help Christmas Saengerfest various locations Cincinnati All ages younger free with https://www.americanlegacytours.com/sa support numerous organizations with one ticket. Get around Christmas Saengerfest by adult engerfest shuttle buses. Buses will be available to take patrons from venue to venue. Come join us on the farm for a cut your own Christmas experience that will create No cost to enter wonderful family memories for years to come. We'll provide the saw, wagon ride, and hot the tree farm. chocolate, and you find the perfect tree for your home. Winter Wonderland Information: 25444 S. Waynesville Rd. Morrow Warren Big Tree Planation Morrow All Ages Check website for seasonal hours Winter Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm on these seven dates only http://bigtreeplantation.com/ Wonderland 11/23, 11/24, 11/25, 12/1, 12/2, 12/8 & 12/9 Children $6.00 Your child will be able to make a craft, visit animals, decorate a cookie and visit Santa. http://berningertreesandwreaths.co Fridays and Weekends 9:00am - 5:00pm Cut down your own or choose from a wide selection of pre-cut trees! Free popcorn and Berninger Trees and Wreaths m/Berninger%20Christmas%20Tre Lebanon All Ages Prices Vary Open day after Thanksgiving hot chocolate available. es%20and%20Wreaths.html 2018 Hours 4427 Cotton Run Rd Hamilton, OH Nov 23rd-Dec 2nd This farm offers a peaceful, natural environment for your family to choose and cut your Bartels Farm Hamilton All Ages Prices vary 45011 • (513) 795-2271 Fri, Sat 10a-5p own tree. You can also purchase wreaths and other holiday fare in their Christmas Shop. Sun Noon-5p open for the Christmas season daily, Located in Hamilton. Begin a new family Christmas tradition at this tree farm! Warm up from November 17th through December Prices vary with complimentary hot chocolate and cookies. See antique John Deere tractors, Model John T Neiman Nursery http://www.johnniemannursery.com/ All Ages 23rd. *Cash/Check only “A” cars and American flag display. Wreaths, swags and table arrangements made fresh Hours: Monday – Saturday 10am-8pm daily! Sunday 10am-6pm Please confirm all dates, times and prices with venue listed; information is subject to change without notice. 5 Congregational Church Community Come and experience Christmas in the Country at the historic location of Ohio's first Every November on the weekend after Butler Christmas in the Country Center/St. Al;s Church Hall Shandon All Ages FREE Welsh settlement. Crafts shows, food, horse drawn trolley rides and Santa Thanksgiving Cincinnati Brookville Road, https://www.shandonchurch.com/christmas-in-the-country Message from the family: "Due to family health issues we have made the hard decision 4972 LeSourdesville-West Chester Niederman Family Farm No display for 2018 to not put up our Christmas Display in 2018, so that we can spend time as a family. We Hamilton Road, Hamilton 513-779-6184 Hamilton All Ages Christmas Check wesbite for details have appreciated the community support for the last 17 years! niedermanfamilyfarm.com Merry Christmas" This year, ditch your annual trip to the mall and venture down to Washington Park to see Santa Claus! Every Saturday in December, Santa and his merry band of Elves will be spending time in Washington Park Saturdays 1:00pm-3:00pm Washington Park making gifts, ornaments and other fun creations from 1pm to 3pm. Hamilton Santa's Workship 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati All ages Free 11/24,12/11,12/8,12/15,12/22 Stop by the wish-list station where elves will help you write a list to give to Santa when you 45202 meet him- or bring yours from home. Bring your family, your dog, your friends, but most all–be sure to bring your cameras! *Please note that this event is free, but you must bring your own camera for photos.* Come join us for family holiday fun with crafts, giveaways and a LIVE penguin program! Learn the basics of ornithology (the study of birds) and all about penguins and their Carol Ann's Carousel Arctic Blast at Carol Ann's November 23rd 2018- November 24th habitats. 2 Rosa Parks Street, Cincinnati Downtown All ages FREE Carousel 2018 open 11:00am-9:00pm On Friday, enjoy crafts and special deals on token packages, as well as enter for a 45202 chance to win a giveaway every hour! Saturday, join us for more amazing fun when a live penguin slides into the Carousel from 11am -12pm Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum Families gather together to honor the memories of loved ones during the holiday season. 4521 Spring Grove Ave, Spring Hamilton Holiday Remembrance Service Cincinnati All Ages Thursday, December 6, 2018 FREE Service at the chapel beings at 7:00pm and participants will assemble the Wreaths of Grove Village Remembrance 513-681-7526 Springgrove.org

$3, plus FREE Friday, Nov 16, 5pm-10pm The Annual Germania Christkindlmarkt: The oldest and most authentic Christkindlmarkt in Parking. Saturday, Nov 17, 11am-10pm the Cincinnati region — all under covered, enclosed, heated tents! 12 and under free. The Germania Society of http://germaniasociety.com/christkin Sunday, Nov 18, Noon-5pm See With holiday entertainment, German music, a children’s lantern parade, petting zoo, Hamilton Cincinnati All Ages Free admission to Cincinnati: ChristKindlmarket dlmarkt/ website for times for vistis with ,Santa caroling children’s groups, and carriage rides. Our Christkindlmarkt features visits not only active and retired Claus, by jolly old Santa Claus (and Mrs. Claus), but by our German Sankt Nikolaus (Saint military with current ,and Nicholas) as well. ID card.

Children's Theater of Cincinnati 317 E 5th St, Downtown December 8 & 9, 14-16, 2018 Jam-packed with a sleigh-full of fun, energetic, and original , Santa Hamilton Santa Claus The Musical Cincinnati 4+ prices vary 1-800-745-3000 check wesbite for times Claus: The Musical will be sure to put you and your entire family in the holiday spirit! thechildrenstheatre.com The Playhouse’s version of A combines faithful storytelling with spellbinding stage magic to bring to life its familiar story of a sinner given one last chance presented by Playhouse in the Park NOV. 21 - DEC. 29, 2018 see website for at redemption by four persuasive ghosts. A Christmas Carol is suitable for all general Hamilton Cincinnati 5 and up Playhouse in the Park https://www.cincyplay.com/ see website for show times ticket prices audiences, including children ages 5 and older. Due to the full-length nature of the show, children younger than 5 cannot be admitted. Please contact the Box Office if you have questions or require additional information. Cincinnati’s holiday tradition returns! Make new family memories with a sparkling blend of December 7-9, 2018 holiday favorites at Music Hall. Send your holiday spirit soaring with singers and dancers, http://cincinnatisymphony.org/concerts- Hamilton Holiday Pops Music Hall Cincinnati All ages starting at $15.00 humor and joy, magic and music. CCM graduate and Broadway star Ashley Brown (Mary plus-events/pops/1819-pops/holiday- Poppins) joins the fun.Share the holiday cheer by bringing new or gently used coats, hats, pops/ gloves, or socks to the concert to benefit City Gospel Mission! An Old Kentucky Christmas December 6-9 2018 6080 Camp Ernst Road |Burlington, An Old Kentucky Christmas will take you back in time to the simplicity of a colonial Boone http://anoldkentuckychristmas.co Florence All ages Thursday and Friday 5p-8p Saturday FREE KY 41005 |859.586.4673 Kentucky Christmas. m/ and Sunday 2pm-8pm Nestle Glassworks! 11925 Kemper Springs Drive, Ages 8+ Register your child for a two hour class where your child makes a gift to bring holiday Sunday, Dec. 2 4 - 6pm Hamilton GIFTS & GOODIES Forest Park Forest Park Ages 5-7 with an $40.00/child cheer. In addition to the gift they make, each participant will receive a voucher for a sweet Sunday, Dec. 9 4 - 6pm 513-751-3292 adults goody compliments of Loveland Sweets. It's a perfect combination. neusoleglassworks.com General: $15 Corbett Auditorium at University of Saturday, Dec. 8 Students: $10 The CCM, UC and CCC choirs along with guest choirs host a family friendly performance Hamilton Feast of Carols Cincinnati, Clifton Clifton All ages Sunday, Dec. 9 UC students: of holiday choral greats. ccm.uc.edu Shows at 2:00 and 5:00pm each day FREE The Manuel D. & Come celebrate the season with a fun Hanukkah concert by multicultural musician, Mister Rhoda Mayerson JCC G! Join PJ Library and PJ Library musician and Latin GRAMMY award-winning artist PJ Library Mister G Hanukkah 8485 Ridge Road Cincinnati, OH Mister G for an exciting and energetic concert to close the Hanukkah season! This fun Hamilton Cincinnati December 9, 2 – 4pm Free with RSVP Concert 45236Phone: family concert will feature favorites like The Mitzvah Bus and Challah-lalala. You won’t 513.761.7500 want to miss this show! This event is presented in partnership with PJ Library, Rockwern Academy, and Eighth Night for Ethan and Help Hope Live.

Please confirm all dates, times and prices with venue listed; information is subject to change without notice. 6 Mayerson JCC Phone: 513-761-7500 Join us for the 4th annual PJ Library Hanukkah Celebration! Instead of menorahs, this PJ Library Lego Dreidel J Member: $10; Hamilton 8485 Ridge Road Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati All Ages December 5, 5 – 7pm time we will build working dreidels out of Legos! Bring the family and enjoy a fun evening Hanukkah Celebration public: $12 45236 United States with PJ Library and Legos! Dinner will be included. Register on wesbite - See more at: http://www.mayersonjcc.org

This grand event has been a tradition in Cincinnati for over 40 years and is an opportunity to bring families and communities together again. It is also a time to celebrate the “first Please send emails and questions to fruits” and the seven principals of Kwanzaa: i.e. Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Annual Citywide Kwanzaa Cincinnati Citywide Kwanzaa Hamilton Cincinnati All Ages [email protected] or contact us Work & Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Nia, Kuumba, Imani. Celebration Committee Various locations at (513)-742-2808 or (513)-225-2355. The Annual Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration is filled with powerful, inspirational, educational and historical presentations. There will also be positive and uplifting live entertainment including dance, singing and spoken word, as well as community awards and recognition.

$10 adults $6 children 5-13 Travel back in time to feel the warmth and beauty of a 19th Century holiday season. Our Holly Days at the Heritage http://www.heritagevillagecincinnati. Children under 5 historical buildings will be decked out with traditional decorations from the 1800's. See our Cincinnati All Ages Check website for 2018 information Village Museum org/home.aspx and museum Village come alive with storytelling, craft making, model train displays, holiday treats, members are free music and more!

The Annual East Row Victorian Christmas Tour is held the first weekend in December in Purchase in the East Row Historic District in Newport, Kentucky. The East Row Historic District is East Row Historic Foundation adavnce on line or listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the second largest historic district Newport, Kentucky Saturday, December 1st & Sunday, day of at in Kentucky. Visitors may walk through the homes, which reflect Queen Anne and East Row Victorian Christmas www.eastrow.org Campbell Newport ALL AGES December 2nd, 2018 Movement Church Italianate architecture styles. Interior features include original staircases, fireplace mantles Tour 12:00-6:00 415 E 8th Street and woodwork. While garlands and greenery are hardly needed for the homes, which are http://eastrow.org/victorian- Newport, KY selected for their distinctive interiors and exteriors and historic design, the residences will christmas-tour-and-tea/ 41071 be decorated in their best holiday finery. Besides holiday decor, visitors will see newly renovated kitchens, master suites, bathrooms and other areas. Your Local Michales Craft Store Various Various Locations Michaels Store: Holiday Crafts 3 and up various dates and times Cost Varies Holiday Crafts each session offers a different fun craft for kids to make and take home https://www.michaels.com/classes Locations

Snowland welcomes your family to the winter holidays in proper north woods style. From November 24th through January 4th, 2019, we transform Great Wolf Lodge into a magical winter wonderland complete with spectacular decorations, visits with Santa, Snow ‘N’ Great Wolflodge SNOWLAND Mason All ages November 24th - January 4th, 2019 Glow Dance Parties, North Pole University activities, and a life-size https://www.greatwolf.com/mason big enough to dine in!Bring joy to your family this holiday season with uninterrupted time together under the enchanting spell of Snowland's twinkling lights, holiday trees, and indoor snow showers that melt into perfect 84-degree basking weather in our water park.

December 2-10 2018 Check wesbite for Several events planned inlcuding: Glow in the Dark Chanukah,Chanukah Celebrate Chanukah with The Jewish Discovery Center details https://www.jewish- Pajamaka,Chanukah Megasite,Do-It-Yourself ChanukahA Chanukah Kahoot!,CTeen Mason all ages Varies Jewsih Discovery Center 7587 Central Parke Blvd., Mason discovery.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/ Chanukah Event,Giant Menorah Lighting Past Photos aid/445699/jewish/Chanukah-2018.htm Giant Menorah Lighting & Chanukah Wonderland Past Photos Check website for deatails • Cincinnati SantaCon is about getting into the Christmas spirit and helping others do the Registration same. • All you need to do is REGISTER, get yourself a Santa Suit, and bring your FULLY CINCINNATI SANTACON required FREE- CHARGED mobile phone. • When you REGISTER, you are automatically entered into the Downtown http://www.cincinnatisantacon.co Downtown 21+ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018 Donations Grand Raffle with a chance to win prizes including: tickets to Bunbury, Bellwether, and a m/# encouraged Cincinnati staycation. • On Friday, December 7 at noon, we'll send out - and post online - the participating venues and drink specials. Adults – $7.00 Get your family in the holiday spirit with a nice country drive to dinsmore where you will Children (5 – 15) – see beautiful Christmas décor, enjoy hot coco and cookies, and hear live Christmas music Christmas in the County at the http://www.dinsmorefarm.org/about- All ages December 1-2 2018 $3.00 as you step back in time. Dinsmore Homestead dinsmore/the-dhf/ Small Children (Under 5) – FREE We will take you back to a time when Christmas time was celebrated in the most basic of Candlelight Walk in Caesar's http://www.caesarscreekpioneervilla ways. All of our buildings will be open for the public to go through and once it gets dark the All ages December 2nd 2018 $5.00 Creek Pioneer Village ge.com/index.html whole village will be lit up by candle light along our paths between the buildings and within the buildings themselves. Twinkling Lights

Please confirm all dates, times and prices with venue listed; information is subject to change without notice. 7 The Cincinnati Zoo will once again be transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 36th NOVEMBER 17, 2018 – JANUARY 1, annual PNC Festival of Lights! Cincinnati Zoo 2019 Adults: Online $17 In addition to admiring the beauty of 3 million LED lights, visitors can watch a Madcap 3400 Vine St, Avondale Sunday – Thursday until 9p, (Gate $19) Hamilton Festival of Lights Cincinnati All Ages black-light puppet show, ride the BB&T Toyland Express, search for fairies in Fairyland, 513-281-4700 Friday & Saturday until 10p Child/Sr: Online marvel at the spectacular Wild Lights show on Swan Lake, or snack at one of two cincinnatizoo.org Visits with Santa begin at 4p $12 (Gate $13) S’mores-n-More stands. NEW: Santa will be available for visits starting at 4 p.m., an hour Festival of Lights activities begin at 5p before the rest of the festivities begin. Imagine an old-fashioned winter…rosy-cheeked skaters gliding under twinkling lights, the magic of dazzling holiday shows and carolers in traditional costumes, shops filled with *starts at $26.00 ornaments, trinkets and toys, the aroma of freshly-baked treats and the spirit of Kings Island Select nights November 23rd-December when buying everyone’s favorite season captured in an atmosphere of warmth and nostalgia – a place Winterfest at Kings Island 6300 Kings Island Drive, Kings Cincinnati ALL Ages 31st Check website for dates/times online. Other where memories of holidays past are present; a place where memories of holidays now Island, OH 45034 https://www.visitkingsisland.com/ discounts may be are waiting to be made. Step into WinterFest at Kings Island on. It’s an unforgettable avaible experience with the park transformed into ten enchanting winter wonderlands. There's something for everyone in the family to enjoy together, like ice skating on the Royal Fountain, seeing the Eiffel Tower transformed into a magical 314-foot tall , $15 admission per Enjoy this spectacular walk-thru Christmas wonderland that boasts 1 million dancing vehicle on Monday- http://www.thechristmasranch.com/ synchronized to holiday music. There are Christmas shops, Santa’s Friday, Nov. 16th - Sunday, Dec. 23 Thursday; $20 per The Christmas Ranch Call 513-444-9362 for more Morrow All ages bakery, train and wagon rides, and pictures with Santa! Sunday-Thursday: 5PM - 9PM vehicle on Friday, information. Monday night is family night! On this night, we offer 50% off admission for families of 3 or Friday - Saturday: 5PM - 10PM Saturday and more. Sunday. a 2-mile car ride through Christmas displays and light shows consisting of over a million Coney Island November 9th - January 1st, 2019 LED lights, driven by more than ten thousand computer channels. Visitors of all ages will Christmas Nights of Lights at 6201 Kellogg Avenue Nightly dusk-10:00p $6 per person 3 Cincinnati All ages be awed by the larger than life trees, glowing snowflakes, dancing candy canes and Coney Island Cincinnati, OH 45230 https://coneyislandpark.com/event/christ and under free fantastic tunnels of lights! In the warmth of your own car, you can sing along to the Phone: (513) 232-8230 mas-light-show/ sounds of the season synchronized to each holiday display. Light Up The Levee is our annual tree lighting event where we take the holiday season to Light Up the Levee Grand Newport on the Levee Campbell Newport All ages Check website for date and time FREE a whole new level! Bring your family for an evening of holiday-inspired entertainment, visit Illumination newportonthelevee.com with Santa, and take advantage of festive photo opportunities around the property. Outside events include: Live Navity, The garden of Lights, The Magi—Live Drama, and a FREE *Some Fees Creation Museum November 23- December 30, 2018 Zipline Christmas Zip Lines for certain 2800 Bullittsburg Road, Petersburg, 5:00pm-8:30pm Nov. 24 & Dec. 1, 8, 15–30 Boone Christmas Town Petersburg All Ages activities. Check KY 1-800-721-2298 Closed and Christmas Museum admission will be only $5 after 5 PM on Christmas Town nights; last entry at 8 website or call for creationmuseum.org/Christmas Day. PM. Fair Trade details

FREE* Some fees Bring the family for an unforgettable evening of festive lights, ice skating, gift shopping, 1 Ark Encounter Drive Nov. 23 – Dec. 30, 2018 for cetain activites, and more at the life-size Noah’s ark during this free Christmas event.Skate all day for only Christmas Time at the Ark Williamstown, KY 41097 Williamstown All Ages Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas call or check $5 during ChristmasTime at the Ark—a special discounted price from the usual rate of $8 https://arkencounter.com/christmas/ Day website for details. per person (includes skate rental). Discount cannot be combined with any other offers. Cost $16 per OPENING NIGHT Celebrate the season at The Christmas Glow, a mile of millions of lights at the Christmas Land of Illusion vehicle (Mon-Wed Christmas Glow at the Land of November 21 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Around the World drive-thru experience, visit Santa at the Santa 8762 Thomas Road Middletown, All ages drive through lights Illusion 6p-10p Mon-Thur & Sun; 6p-11p Fri-Sat; Workshop or just take in the majestic lights of the 45-foot Christmas Tree as you and OH 45042 only) Closed Christmas Day yours warm by the gas fire pits.https://glow.landofillusion.com/tickets/ $20 (Thurs-Sun) $15.00 per vehicle Enjoy more than a mile of fantastic seasonal lights all from the warmth of your car. See Sharon Woods $2.00 Coupon more than 120 moving and standing holiday-themed figures depicting everything from 11450 Lebanon Road, Route42, Sunday-Thursday 6:00pm-9:00pm avaible Hamilton Holiday in Lights Sharonville All Ages Santa to the 12 Days of Christmas. After your tour, stop by Santaland (through Dec. 23) Sharonville Friday/Saturday 5:30pm-10:00pm online;http://www.h for more holiday magic, including live entertainment, visits with Santa, a train display, and holidayinlights.com olidayinlights.com/c sweet treats with Mrs. Claus! oupons Fun evening 5k through Sharon Woods and the Holiday in Lights display Pre-registration Sharon Woods is $29 ($23 for kids 3-12 years old). Register online at runsignup.com before 11:59 p.m. 11450 Lebanon Road, Route42, November 17 on Wednesday, November 14th, 2018. LATE REGISTRATION Hamilton Holiday in Lights 5K Sharonville Check for details Pre-Registration Sharonville 5:00pm registration Registrations received after November 14th are $34 ($28 for kids 3-12 years old). holidayinlights.com Amenities may not be available on race day. Race day registration begins at 3:00 p.m. at the Sharon Woods Training Center. November 16, 2018 – January 1, 2019 Open Daily Including Holidays $20.00/car Holiday Lights on the Hill is a 2-mile round trip drive-through annual light display. Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park Monday – Thursday 6 – 9 PM | Weedays Hamilton Holiday Lights on the Hill Hamilton All Ages &Museum Friday – Sunday 6 – 10 PM | $25.00/Car Friday- Brave Berlin, the creative directors behind Luminosity and Blink will be partnering with Sunday Pyramid Hill to bring something new and exciting to Holiday Lights on the Hill this year. Every night, from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve A circle driving tour featuring several holiday-themed areas Light up Middletown lightupmiddletown.org Middletown All ages donation 6-10pm Santa and Mrs. Claus, every Fri & Sat 7-9 pm thru Dec 23

County/CITY Holiday Happenings Please confirm all dates, times and prices with venue listed; information is subject to change without notice. 8 Festivities will begin at 6pm with live music from 2nd Wind Band and a special Macy's Lightup the Square Fountain Square Downtown All Ages November 23rd 6:00-11:00p FREE appearance by Santa Claus. Make sure you're here so you can help us LIGHT UP this years Macy's Tree. Stick around for fireworks powered by Cincinnati Bell Fioptics. Municipal and Courthouse Squares, Independence 859- First Saturday in December Kenton Independence Christmas Walk Independence all ages Free Annual City of Independence Christmas Walk. Festive event includes activities. 363-2934 6:00pm-9:00pm cityofindependence.org 514 Sixth Avenue, Dayton December 2, 2018 Visit with Santa for gifts from 2:30pm to 5:30pm PM at the Fire Station. Light up the City at Campbell Light Up Dayton Dayton ALL AGES FREE Firehouse 2:30 PM- 5:30 PM the Monument 6 PM.

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City Tree llighting with activites: Erlanger/Elsmere school choirs sing carols,* Santa and Erlanger Train Depot Park 3313 Mrs. Claus light the tree at 7:30pm,* Photos with Santa available after the tree lighting City of Erlanger Tree Lighting Saturday, December 1 2018 Crescent Ave, Erlanger, Kentucky Erlanger all ages FREE * Each child receives a small treat from Santa, * Kenton County Library reads Polar www.erlangerky.gov 7:00pm-8:30pm 41018 Express in the Caboose * Ornaments made by Erlanger/Elsmere school kids displayed * Free cookies and hot chocolate City of Erlanger, 505 Select date in December Visit website for Kenton Train Display Commonwealth Ave, Erlanger, KY Erlanger All ages Free City Train display www.erlangerky.gov details 41018 Elsmere Senior Center Come join us for carriage rides and gifts from Santa. Kenton Christmas Party To register call 859-342-7911 Elsmere Sun Dec 16, 2018 4pm – 6pm FREE for residents You must register for the Christmas party Join us for cookies, hot coco, Santa, and music as we light up our new park for the Light up the Park Garvey Avenue Park Elsmere All ages Sun Dec 16, 2018 6pm – 7pm FREE Holidays. City of Cold Springs Christmas Visit with Santa and Light up the town Check Wesbite http://coldspringky.gov/ or call for Campbell Municipal Park Cold Springs All ages Sat. Dec. 1, 2018 – 9:00pm FREE Festival more information 859-441-9604 Boone Tree Lighting Event http://www.florence-ky.gov/ Florence All Ages TBD Free Check Website for details Santa will be photo-ready! Music will fill the air! Cookies and hot chocolate will be waiting Barleycorns: Check City of Sunday, December 2, 2018 Kenton Heartwarming Light up Lakeside Lakeside Park All Ages Free *residents for YOU! Lakeside Park residents are invited to schedule a free carriage ride through our Lakeside Park website for details 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM beautiful city streets by calling Lisa Moellering (after 2:30 p.m.) at 462-0108. Downtown Lebanon December 1st 2018 Lebanon Horse Drawn Carriage 513-932-1100 Lebanon ALL AGES Street Fair: 10:00aam-8:00pm FREE The largest horse-drawn carriage parade in the US! Parade and Street Fair Parade and Festival lebanonchamber.org Parade: 1:00pm & 7:00pm Sat Dec 1, 2018 5:30pm – 8pm Join your neighbors, family, and friends for a festive night as luminaria light up the Village To order your luminaria kit, please go to: of Mariemont! While the streets are aglow in candlelight, gather in the Old Town Center 6907 Wooster Pike, Mariemont https://www.mariemontppg.com/luminaria for the traditional lighting of the Village tree, caroling, horse-drawn carriage rides, a visit Luminaria 513-271-3246 Mariemont All Ages FREE _2018_order_form/ from Santa, a Bell Tower Carillon concert, and more. All Luminaria proceeds support mariemont.org Or contact [email protected] projects in the community such as park improvements, library materials for children, and [email protected] charitable projects of the Mariemont City Schools. Village Green Park, Fairfield December 1st 2018 Santa will be on hand as he lights the tree on the Village Green Amphitheater Stage. Light up Fairfield Fairfield All Ages FREE 513-687-5348 1:00-6:00 Holiday Market, caroling, ornament crafting and story time. Covington Events TBA Kenton Mainstrasse Events https://www.facebook.com/MainStra Covington All ages multiple dates FREE sseVillage Covington Events TBA Kenton City of Covington Events Covington All ages multiple dates FREE https://www.covingtonky.gov/events Visit Waynesville Ohio this holiday season and capture the spirit of the holidays! Stroll in and out of retail and dining storefronts, while listening to barbershop quartets, choirs, and Christmas in the Village of musicians. You will be able to take a carriage ride and feel the holiday spirit in the air, all Waynesville November 30-December 2 2018 http://waynesvilleohio.com/ Waynesviile All Ages Shopping while listening to the clip clapping of the horses hooves and . Costume https://www.waynesvilleohio.com 6-9 Fri, 12-9 Sat, 12-5 Sun characters will be strolling along the sidewalks, throughout the weekend to help bring a /events/ smile to your face. Don’t forget jolly old St. Nick! He will be here all weekend long to listen to the requests of all the good boys and girls. Events TBA Campbell Shop Bellevue Bellevue, KY Bellevue All Ages Dates TBA Shopping Festivities will begin at 6pm with live music from 2nd Wind Band and a special Fountain Square appearance by Santa Claus. Make sure you're here so you can help us LIGHT UP this November 23 Downtown Macy's Light up the Square Cincinnati, OH Downtown All Ages FREE years Macy's Tree. Stick around for fireworks powered by Cincinnati Bell Fioptics. There 6:00pm myfountainsquare.com will be food trucks, music, ice skating, and a fireworks show that’s sure to be a “blast!” More details and timeline coming soon County/CITY Parks and Recreation Activities

Please confirm all dates, times and prices with venue listed; information is subject to change without notice. 9 Call for specific activities, locations, times, and dates. Visit our web site at Kenton County Parks & Recreation kentoncounty.org, go to Departments, click on Parks & Recreation, and then Kenton County Parks & 3902 Richardson Rd Kenton Independence All ages Various times and locations FREE click on the Printable Programs, Activities & Events GUIDE. Bookmark the site so you can Recreation Independence, KY 41051 visit us online again 859-525-7529 and again! And, remember, you can always call us at 525-PLAY! 20 West Pike Street 20 individual parks with different types of amenities offered to residents. Amenities Kenton Covington Parks and Recreation Covington, KY 41011 859- Covington All Ages http://www.covingtonky.gov/visitors/parks FREE include picnic areas, trails, basketball courts, baseball and softball fields and more. 292-2160 Recreation also facilitates additional programs and events to engage the community This park offers an array of recreational opportunities including an 18-hole golf course, multiple playgrounds, and picnic, paved, nature, mountain bike trails, an amphitheater, a http://www.covingtonky.gov/visitors/parks Kenton Devou Park Devou Park Covington All Ages FREE fishing lake and so much more. The park is also home the Behringer Crawford Museum, /devou-park The Devou Park amphitheater is home to the Kentucky symphony Orchestra's summer Concert Series.

Newport Parks and Recreation Newport Parks and Recreation 998 Special events include the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, the Memorial Day Parade and Special Events hosted throughout the http://www.newportky.gov/City- Monmouth Street service, the Senior Picnic, the Veterans Day service, Monsters on Monmouth, and the Campbell Newport All Ages year. Park shelters available and outside FREE Government/Parks-and- Newport, KY 41071 Senior Lights and Sights Tour in December. Watch the calendar of events and join us to activities Recreation.aspx (859) 292-3666 experience recreational fun with your family, friends, and neighbors here in Newport.

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A.J. Jolly Park & Campground is an award-winning, 1000 acre park that offers many AJ Jolly Park FREE *See AJ Jolly Park Alexandria, KY outdoor activities including :camping, fishing, Frisbee golf, baseball, basketball, sand Campbell http://www.ajjollypark.com/home. Alexandria All ages March 30-November 30 Website for call for 41001 volleyball, tennis, soccer, hiking. It also offers approximately 20 miles of trails for html any costs horseback riding and 18 holes of golf on the banks of A.J. Jolly Lake

Boone County Parks and FREE *special Letters from Santa, Holiday Crafts, Christmas Tree Lightong, Visit from Santa, Reindeer Boone County Parks and Recreation 5958 Garrard St Varies dates in November and events may cost- Boone Burlington All ages Games http://www.boonecountyky.org/parks/ Recreation Burlington, KY 41005 859- December please refer to https://www.boonecountyky.org/Fall%20Winter%20Newsletter%20Pic.jpg 334-2117 website

General Information/Parks Visitor FREE *Special Hamilton Cincinnati Parks Center Cincinnati All Ages http://www.cincinnatiparks.com/ events may have Over 20 parks located throughout the city. Special events scheduled throughout the year (513) 352-4080 cost Washington Park 1230 http://washingtonpark.org/events-at-the- Most events are Family friendly arts, cultural, music and recreational events scheduled throughout the Hamilton Family Friendly Events Cincinnati All ages Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 park/upcoming/ Free. year. https://washingtonpark.org/events/

You are sure to find something interesting happening on Fountain Square. Visit website for a detailed calendar of events. Fountain Square attracts over 2 million people annually Fountain Square Special Events throughout the year to its special events, free concerts, tailgates, and lunchtime contests. It’s a place to meet Hamilton Free Family Friendly Events Downtown Cincinnati Cincinnati All ages FREE http://myfountainsquare.com/ friends for morning coffee, or gather for lunch. It’s a place to bring your children, learn http://myfountainsquare.com about Cincinnati history, and splash through the water feature. It’s a place to begin, or end, your evening downtown

Cincinnati Recreation Commission provides recreational, cultural, educational and leisure Low Cost activities, as well as programs and events. With programs designed for preschoolers, http://www.cincinnati- City Of Cincinnati Recreation Membership Fees youth, teens, adults and seniors, people of all ages and abilities can have fun with their Hamilton CRC Info Line 513-352-4000 Cincinnati All Ages oh.gov/recreation/about-the-cincinnati- Commission apply/Daily Rates peers while enhancing their own lives. From martial arts, weight rooms, and fitness recreation-commission/ available classes to games, crafts, and day camps, there are plenty of healthy activities that will spark creativity and keep the mind active. Most Activities Fishing, boating, golf, hiking, camping, mountain bike trek at Mitchell Memorial Forest or Great Parks of Hamilton County Free*Motor Vehicle Hamilton County Parks and join one of our sports leagues offered throughout the spring, summer and fall. There is Hamilton 10245 Winton Rd Cincinnati, OH Hamilton All ages http://www.greatparks.org/about Permit ($10-$15 Recreation even horseback riding at Winton Woods Riding Center, disc golf courses and wet 513-521-7275 annual; $3-$5 playgrounds for the kids. Daily)

Please confirm all dates, times and prices with venue listed; information is subject to change without notice. 10 Before you head out to the parks, be sure to check the Current Park Conditions or call Most Activities 513-521-7275 for road and facility closures, park conditions and safety advisories. Please Sledding, Cross-Country Skiing, Great Parks of Hamilton County Free*Motor Vehicle note: Great Parks Rangers will no longer be checking ice thickness or lake/pond Various Locations Hiking, Ice Fishing, Outdoor 10245 Winton Rd Cincinnati, OH Hamilton All ages http://www.greatparks.org/about Permit ($10 conditions. All winter activities are use at your own risk. Iceskating 513-521-7275 annual; $3 daily) Please see website for more information: https://www.greatparks.org/recreation/winter- activities Holiday in Lights 2018 presented by Frisch’s Big Boy and produced by The Alleen Sharon Woods admission is $15 Company, is an established Cincinnati holiday family tradition for over 28 years. It is an 11450 Lebanon Road, Route42, Friday, November 16th to Monday, per vehicle ($45 for Holiday In Lights All Ages outdoor light display at Sharon Woods, a Great Park of Hamilton County, viewed by Sharonville December 31st. buses and 15 guests from the comfort of their own vehicle. holidayinlights.com passenger vans)

Over 500 acres of parkland comprise the APD, situated within the Township’s 31.2 square miles. Today, the Anderson Park District is an independent governmental agency, known 8249 Clough Pike for its year-round schedule of activities that contribute to health, fitness, relaxation, Various Locations Anderson Park District Anderson all ages Dawn-Dusk FREE Cincinnati, OH 45244 enjoyment, learning, and community fellowship. It is our goal to provide these quality services in the most efficient, cost effective manner possible while striving for customer service excellence and continued quality improvement. https://andersonparks.com/parks/ Sawyer Point Fun for everyone! There are ramps and tunnels in the large riverboat inspired play Sawyer Point Park 705 East Pete Rose Way, Hamilton All Ages FREE structure. It’s wheelchair accessible too. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. Adults $8 ages 4-12: $4 ROWE WOODS Active military/ Our award-winning trails wind through Eastern deciduous forest, fields, streams and Clermont Cincinnati Nature Center 4949 Tealtown Road Clermont All ages http://www.cincynature.org/home/ seniors (65+) $6 ponds. Special Events scheduled throughout the year. Children's Saturday Classes, Milford, OH 45150 Annual Summer Camp, Adult and Family Events. ( Some require fees and registration) Memberships Available

a variety of programs in the Marge & Charles Schott Nature PlayScape, recommended ROWE WOODS for children 12 and under with an adult. All programs are weather-dependent. Members Cincinnati Nature Center: Nature Included with Clermont 4949 Tealtown Road Clermont 12 and under Events scheduled throughout the year free; nonmembers pay daily admission. - See more at: PlayScape Admission Milford, OH 45150 http://www.cincynature.org/eventsprograms/nature_playscape_happenings- 2#sthash.PPdj0Kpq.dpuf

FREE upgraded your own schedule Geocaching is a fun activity that can be done anywhere and is fun for all ages. You can Area parks and in your own smart phone app Various Locations Geocaching Community wide all ages https://www.geocaching.com/mobile/defa do it alone, with the family, in a group. community available for ult.aspx Geocaching is a treasure hunt that you do with the help of a smart phone or a GPS unit. purchase Someone hid a package of some sort and it’s your job to hunt it down! http://365cincinnati.com/guides/how-to-geocache Library Activities Campbell County Library Newport Branch Events scheduled through the year Free* Some will Events include story time, arts and crafts, movies and more. Call, visit website or branch Campbell Free Activities for all ages 901 East 6th Street Newport All ages please call or visit website for details. require registration for more specific dates and times. Newport, KY 41071 859-572-5035 Campbell County Library Cold Springs Branch programs scheduled throughout year *Some will require Call for specific activities, locations, times, and dates. Campbell Free Activities for all ages 3920 Alexandria Pike Alexandria ALL AGES Please call or visit website for details. registration http://www.cc-pl.org/programs/cold-springs Cold Springs, KY 41076 859-781-6166 Campbell County Library Ft. Thomas Branch Free*Some may programs scheduled throughout year Call for specific activities, locations, times and dates http://www.cc- Campbell Free Activities for all ages 1000 Highlands Ave. Ft. Thomas ALL AGES require Please call or visit website for details. pl.org/programs/carrico-fort-thomas Ft. Thomas KY 41075 registrations 859-572-5033 Kenton County Library programs scheduled throughout year Free*Some may Kenton Free Activities for all ages Covington All Ages Call for specific activities, locations, times and dates http://www.kentonlibrary.org/ Covington Branch Please call or visit website for details require Kenton County Library Erlanger Branch Free*Some may programs scheduled throughout year Kenton Free Activities for all Ages 401 Kenton Lands Road Erlanger ALL AGES require Call for specific activities, locations, times and dates http://www.kentonlibrary.org/ Please call or visit website for details. Erlanger, KY 41018 registrations 859-962-4000 Kenton County Library William E. Durr Branch Free*Some may programs scheduled throughout year Kenton Free Activities for all ages 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd. Independence ALL AGES require Call for specific activities, locations, times and dates http://www.kentonlibrary.org/ Please call or visit website for details. Independence, KY 41051 registrations 859-962-4030

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