into a magical story of the season where every note and dance step embodies the rich cultural tapestry of Christmas in Mexico! Aronoff Center, 7:30 p.m. $23+. cincinnatiarts.org LIGHTED FOREST Light, art and nature com- bine for an illuminating eve- ning of holiday adventuring! Explore a 1/3 mile mulched trail and be sure to hit up the mini-golf course during the excursion, it is included with tickets.The Acres, 5-9 p.m., event runsTue-Sat in Dec. $8- 12. acrescincinnati.com PYRAMID HILL LIGHTS Nature and art will create a perfect backdrop for holidays installations and over one million lights. Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 6-9 p.m., event runs through January 4, 2025. Closed ma- jor holidays and Mondays. $15-25. pyramidhill.org WED 3 A CHRISTMAS CAROL Be sure to catch this be- loved holiday story featuring greedy curmudgeon Scrooge as he is visited by three spirits who show him the errors of his ways. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 7 p.m., production runs through Dec. 28. $35+. cincyplay.com CHIPPIE’S SENSATIONAL KIDS CLUB Pre-schoolers can participate in some Reindeer Games during this festive program. Behringer-Crawford Muse- um, 11 a.m.-noon. $3 materi- al fee, plus museum admis- sion ($5-9). bcmuseum.org INDOOR MARKET Skip the box stores, shop for gifts with heart, artisan made crafts and decor and one-of-a-kind seasonal finds. Fairfield Community Arts Center, 4:30-6:30 p.m. fairfield-city.org
Camplin, hippo brother Fritz is figuring out who he wants to be and how to find his own spotlight. Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, 7 p.m.; show runs through Dec. 31. $22-75. ensemblecincinnati.org PAINT A PLATE Ceramicist Sage will guide students as they paint a won- derful winter snowman on a plate. Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, 6:30-8 p.m. $45. bakerhunt.org REC READS Pre-schoolers can enjoy a morning of art-themed story books, songs and sensory activities. Cincinnati Art Museum, Rosenthal Educa- tion Center, 11:30 a.m. Free. cincinnatiartmuseum.org THU 4 BOREDTEACHERS LIVE A great grown-up’s night out (especially educators), featuring “The Struggle is Real!” comedy tour!Taft Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $45-99. tafttheatre.org Extended evening hours allow families to have a “night at the museum”; be sure to visit the Alice Bimel Courtyard which will have a holiday-themed projection light show that is snow much fun! Cincinnati Art Museum, 5-8 p.m.,Thu and Fri in Dec (closed Dec. 25). Free. cincinnatiartmuseum.org FULL MOON HIKE Learn about nocturnal wildlife and the moon while walking under its light. Woodland Mound, 5-6 p.m. Free. greatparks.org CAM NIGHTS & HOLIDAY LIGHTS HIBERNATOR OR HIBER-FAKER Learn about Ohio’s sleepiest critters and uncov- er the phonies. Fernbank Lodge, 7-8 p.m. Free; regis- tration required. greatparks.org
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beauty of 5 million LED lights, visitors can find the 5 Fiona fairies in Fairyland, take in a blacklight puppet show, marvel at the spec- tacular Wild Lights on Swan Lake, or snack at one of the seasonal concessions. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 4-9 p.m., event runs through Jan. 4, 2026- closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Included with member- ship/ general admission ($15- 27). cincinnatizoo.org Read a short story to the Vis- itor Center’s resident raptor, Unicorn. Cincinnati Nature Center, 11-11:15 a.m. Included with general admission ($8- 12). cincynature.org SCUBA SANTA The most unique (under- water!) Santa experience READING TO THE RAPTORS
ART ON THE TRAILS Each trail at Rowe Woods is home to one unique nature sculpture made of vibrant acrylic that lets light shine through like a kaleidoscope! Stop by the front desk to grab a trail guide to docu- ment findings and don’t for- get to “Look Up!” Cincinnati Nature Center, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Free for members, included in general admission ( $12. cincynature.org
FESTIVAL OF FERNS Model trains, miniature
Cincinnati landmarks, plus a variety of ferns and poinset- tias will dazzle during this holiday tradition event. Kro- hn Conservatory, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., closed holidays, event runs through January 4th, 2026. Included with general admission ($7-10); free for children four and younger. cincinnati-oh.gov HOLIDAY JUNCTION Celebrate 79 years of winter- land whimsy! Chug on into the museum to make wintery discoveries during this hol- iday tradition. Families can view over 300 rail cars and 50 locomotives steam past, embark on a scavenger hunt, build memories at Brickpolis and more. Cincinnati Muse- um Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; through Jan. 5, closed major holidays. Included with membership/general admis-
around returns to the aquarium. Families can
meet cheerful elves, playful penguins and more. Newport Aquarium, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. See website for ticket pricing de- tails. newportaquarium.com TUE 2 ANIMAL TALES Nature has many stories to tell. Families are invited to join us for a nature-themed story and activity. Woodland Mound, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. greatparks.org CAMPANA SOBRE CAM- PANA: CHRISTMAS IN MEXICO! This vibrant show weaves cherished Mexican traditions
sion ($12.50-24.50). cincymuseum.org
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