Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland Newport Aquarium | 1 Aquarium Way, Newport, KY | newportaquarium.com Celebrate the holidays with a one- of-a-kind underwater tradition with lots of magical bubbles, friendly fish, cheerful elves and Scuba Santa!Through December 24th. Train Days Heritage Village | 11500 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, OH | heritagevillagecincinnati.org Check out model trains chugging past villages, around mountains and through tunnels. Be sure to warm up with hot chocolate and some cookies, too. December 17th through January 4th. Winterhaus Fountain Square | 520 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH | myfountainsquare.com The newest holiday tradition in Cincinnati.This cozy, heated, glass- enclosed tent is a great hub for festive fun. BUNDLE UP FOR WINTER FUN Christmas at the Creation Museum Creation Museum | 2800 Bullitsburg Church Road, Petersburg, KY | creationmuseum.org See a live nativity, make animal friends at the petting zoo, walk through the Garden of Lights, see the Buddy David dinosaurs lit with festive lights and more. The Christmas Ranch 3205 S. Waynesville Road, Morrow, OH | thechristmasranch.com This old-fashioned family experience brings the whimsy with 1 million dancing Christmas lights, seven holiday shops, Santa’s Bakery & Cafe, pictures with Santa and train and wagon rides.Through December 23rd. Christmas Through the Ages Heritage Village Museum | 11500 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, OH | heritagevillagecincinnati.org Bundle up and step back in time to tour seven historic buildings celebrating the holiday in the style of 19th century Southwestern Ohio, including the newly renovated Myers Schoolhouse. December 3-5
from Frozen. Through January 11th.
and 10-12 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on the hour Elm Street Plaza Ice Skating Rink 150 West Fifth St., Cincinnati, OH | elmstreetplazacincy.com The Fountain Square skating rink is not gone, it has just moved to a new location! Spend some time ice skating, rent a cozy igloo and more. Through mid-February. Ice Rink at Summit Park 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Cincinnati, OH | summitparkblueash.com Presented by Medpace. Head online to check out special events like Mascot Monday, Chuck a Duck and more.Through January 4th Lighted Forest Walk The Acres | 9941 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH | acrescincinnati.com This ⅓ mile illuminated trail puts the spotlight on local artists’ unique installations.The mini golf course will be open during Lighted Forest and is included with admission! Cincinnati Nature Center | 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, OH | cincynature.org Take a whimsical 1-mile stroll through the winter woods. With interactive fun around every corner, the immersive art installations (including some that are new for 2025!) are perfect for memory- making with the family. PNC Festival of Lights Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH | cincinnatizoo.org Through January 3rd. Light in the Forest Come early to see the animals and stay for the lights—5 million LED lights, that is. Plus, find the 5 hidden Fiona fairies in Fairyland, take in the Wild Lights show and so much more.Through January 4th. Reimagine Ice Rink 39 North Broad St., Middletown, OH | reimagine-middletown.com Ice skating with a twist! Wednesdays have festive theme nights—dress like the theme and receive a discounted skating ticket. Weekends will include character skate experiences with fun familiar faces like Elf, the Grinch and friends
Reindeer Ridge 7621 N Dearborn Road, Guilford, IN | reindeerridgerentals.com Families can learn all about reindeer during the “Meet Santa and His ReindeerTour”. Available Saturdays and Sundays in December.
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Moerlein Lager House | 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH | cincinnatichristkindlmarkt.com This German-American style Christmas festival features good food, entertainment, decor and shopping. Want to warm up? Igloos
are available for rental. Through December 28th.
WinterFest Kings Island | 6300 Kings Island Drive, Kings Island, OH | visitkingsisland.com Along with over 7 million lights throughout the park, each night kicks off with a tree lighting ceremony as the Eiffel Tower transforms into a dazzling decoration, too! Meet cheery characters, watch a wow-ing show, snack on seasonal treats, do a little holiday shopping, watch the Wonderland Parade and snow much more. Select nights through December 31st. Yultetide Village Renaissance Park | 10542 Ohio 73, Waynesville, OH | yuletidevillage.com Friday and Saturday nights, families can step back in time to wander through sparkling lights, enjoy festive shows, grab a bite to eat and do some shopping in the Yuletide Market.There will be visits with Santa and Krampus (just in case someone needs to try to get off of the naughty list.)Through December 20th.
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