University of Cincinnati Col- lege-Conservatory of Music. . The Carnegie. Dec. 9 and 10,
Get creative at the hot chocolate bar then sit back, relax and chat about folkloric creatures tied to winter and holiday traditions. Hartman Log Cabin, 6-7 p.m. Free. clermontparks.org HOLIDAY POPS Grammy-nominated sing- er-songwriter Cody Fry returns to the stage for an evening of Holiday magic. Music Hall, 11 a.m and 7:30 p.m., Dec. 13, 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 14, 2 and 7 p.m. $26+. cincinnatisymphony.org HOLLY & HEARTH NIGHT Tour the Village and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. Along the way, learn about holiday traditions from the past, en- joy music, crafts and more! Heritage Village Museum, 6-9 p.m. Free-$8. heritagevillagecincinnati.org TALES OF A WINTER WONDERLAND Take shelter from the cold inside the barn’s cozy woodland scene and explore songs, stories and so much more during this exciting pre-k program. Farbach-Wer- ner Nature Preserve, 10:30-11 a.m., available Dec. 12 and 19. Free. greaparks.org SAT 13 ARTISANFEST Browse local wares that would make great gifts at this Holiday Market. Wash- ington Park, 10 a.m. Free.
stop.TaftTheatre, 7:30 p.m. $48+. tafttheatre.org THU 11 CREATURE CHRONICLES Toddlers can wiggle and giggle with animal friends, hear a story and make new human friends, too. Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center, 10-11 a.m. Free. greatparks.org Gather and play some art- based games, including Telestrations, with the family while going on an adven- ture through the galleries. Cincinnati Art Museum, 6-7 p.m. Free for members, $5 general public. cincinnatiartmuseum.org GAMES IN THE GALLERIES WONDERS OF WINTER Dig into hands-on activities, make a craft and find out what’s happening in the winter woods. Ellenwood Nature Barn, 10-11 a.m. $7. greatparks. FRI 12 A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS Bursting with festive charm, laugh-out-loud comedy, and heartwarming magic, this high-flying spectacle showcases the extraordinary talents of the world’s most elite cirque performers. Aronoff Center. 7p.m. $59.00. cincinnatiarts.org ANIMALS ALIVE Meet and learn all about wildlife during this up-close encounter. Nature Center at The Summer, 6-7 p.m. Free. greatparks.org CINCINNATI CYCLONES V WINGS National Lampoon’s Christ- mas Vacation Night. Heritage Bank Center 7:30 p.m. $21- 35. cycloneshockey.com
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CANDY CANE COURSE A sweet Christmas-themed 5K/12K that is perfect for the whole family. Rentschler For- est Park-Cummins Shelter, 9 a.m.-noon. $22-44. runsignup.com Whip up a batch of rich and creamy hot chocolate, and work together to make a batch of holiday cookies for the best winter snack ever! Class is for students ages 9-12. Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, 12:30-2 p.m. $39. bakerhunt.org HOT CHOCOLATE COOKING CLASS DIY STAINED GLASS OR- NAMENTS FOR KIDS Participants will make a stained-glass ornament with the guidance of guest artist, Laura, from the Glass Garden Club! Clingman Park, 4-5:30 p.m. Free; registration required. clermontparks.org FAMILY STUDIO Create a unique work of art in this studio class designed for families with children ages 6–12. Cincinnati Art Museum, 10-11 a.m. $5- 10. cincinnatiartmuseum.org
7:30 p.m. $10-25. thecarnegie.com
STORYTIME AT KROHN Venture to the Conservatory for a fun storytime and craft activity. Krohn Conservatory, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Includ- ed with general admission ($7-10), free for children four and younger. cincinnati-oh.gov “QUILTED” NO-SEW ORNAMENT Participants can learn how to make no-sew “quilted” Christmas ornaments which make great gifts and family keepsakes (and require abso- lutely no sewing experience). Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, 6-8:30 p.m. $15-35. bakerhunt.org WED 10 What begins as another an- nual production of A Christ- mas Carol, soon devolves into a slightly irreverent look at beloved holiday classics. The Otto M. BudigTheater, 7:30 p.m., show runs through EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVERTOLD
Dec. 28. $14-78. cincyshakes.com
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
FUR ONTHE FARM Learn all about (and meet!) the farm’s furry animal friends and make a fun craft, too. Winton Woods Farm & Equestrian Center, 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Free; registration required. greatparks.org HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE Skitter, scuttle, slither and scamper to discover the physics of how animals get from point A to B. Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center, 10 a.m.- noon. $9;
Enjoy the Butler Philharmon- ic’s annual holiday concert. Parrish Auditorium, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free-$35. butlerphil.org
JIM BRICKMAN LIVE
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Hamilton Dec. 16, 2025- Jan. 4, 2026
STRAIGHT NO CHASER Hear some “dad jokes” and a capella holiday tunes during the Holiday RoadTours Cincy
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