December 2025 - Cincinnati Family Magazine

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PUBLIC BABYTOURS Parents can register for an awesome art tour to stim- ulate their growing babies’ developing mind.This tour will put the spotlight on shiny shapes. Cincinnati Art Museum, 11 a.m., 2 and 3 p.m. Free. cincinnatiartmuseum.org SAT 20

ART TOGETHER: ART MAKING FOR FAMILIES Discover what young artists can create in this semi-struc- tured, hands-on art studio designed for early creators ages 3–5. Cincinnati Art Mu- seum, 11 a.m.- noon. $5-10. cincinnatiartmuseum.org BLUEY MEET & GREET! Spend time with the beloved Bluey!There will be lots of singing and dancing, a sto- rytime and craft, giveaways and snacks, plus photos with Bluey! Lilypad Play Cincinna-

David Choate’s Hot Chocolate Dec. 19-21

CHRISTMAS WITH NO PROMISES

Happy Hockey Night in Cincinnati! Heritage Bank Center, 7:30 p.m. $21-35. cycloneshockey.com SUN 28 LIVE MUSIC AT KROHN CONSERVATORY Shake off the post-holiday blahs with a beautiful stroll through the conservatory. The live music is sure to brighten spirits! Krohn Con- servatory, 5-7 p.m. Included with general admission ($7- 10), free for children four and younger. cincinnati-oh.gov MON 29 CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT Adults can shake off the holiday humbug and head outdoors for the nation’s longest-running community science bird project. Cincin- nati Nature Center, 8 a.m.- noon. $12; free for members. cincynature.org TUE 30 THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 100 YEAR TOUR From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, fans will feel the history, the joy and the fun that only the Globetrotters can deliver. Heritage Bank Center, 2 and 7 p.m. $36+. heritagebankcenter.com

HAPPY NEWYEAR!

Spend an evening hearing the holidays, a ca pella.The Carnegie, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $26. thecarnegie.com

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ti, 3-5 p.m. $30. lilypadplay.com

Enjoy a hockey game and see an exciting indoor fire- work show! Heritage Bank

WED 24 CHRISTMAS EVE

SOLSTICE LUMINARY EVENT

Center 6 p.m. $21-35. cycloneshockey.com

Celebrate the longest night of the year with a self-guided stroll on a moonlit trail, sip on hot cocoa and make a luminary craft to take home, too. Woodland Mound, 5-7 p.m. Free. greatparks.org SUN 21 HAWAIIAN SANTA BINGO Grab a Hawaiian shirt and play some bingo with the man in red himself, Santa! Station Road Farm, 1-3 p.m. $10. stationroadlandscaping.com MON 22 Families can enjoy a holiday craft, milk and cookies and a special reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas with Santa himself. Don’t forget to wear your holiday pajamas! The Lane Libraries, 6-7 p.m. Free. lanepl.org TUE 23 TWASTHE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS WITH SANTA ANIMALS IN WINTER Meet and interact with ani- mal ambassadors during this up-close encounter. Sharon Woods, 1-2 p.m. Free.

LIGHT UP MIDDLETOWN This holiday tradition is cel- ebrating its 26th year- join in on the fun and drive through this dazzling winter wonder- land. Smith Park, 6-10 p.m., open holidays-runs through Dec. 31. Free, cash donations welcome. lightupmiddletown.org THU 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS! FRI 26 A VERY BOX TURTLE BOXING DAY Get into the spirit of Boxing Day while meeting local box turtle ambassadors and learning what makes them unique. Sharon Woods, 10-11 a.m. Free. greatparks.org Come hungry because it is a 513 Friday—meaning deals on drinks, $1 popcorn and $3 burgers. Heritage Bank Center, 7:30 p.m. $21-35. cycloneshockey.com SAT 27 CINCINNATI CYCLONES V WINGS

HAPPY ZOOYEAR Party animals can ring in the NewYear with a kid-friendly, early countdown at 8 p.m. featuring the Zoo’s 40-foot tall digital tree.There will be Cincinnati Circus glow per- formers, glow games, give- aways and more. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 4-10 p.m. Included with member- ship/ zoo admission ($15-27). cincinnatizoo.org

NEW YEAR’S EVE: CABARET CAFÉ

Join JMR and the Pops as they perform iconic songs of Kander and Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago), Kurt Weill (Three- penny Opera), Edith Piaf (La Vie en Rose) and more.The evening at cabaret café will be one of playful indulgence. John Morris Russell conduc- tor. Music Hall, 8 p.m. $27+. cincinnatiarts.org NOONYEAR’S EVE All of the fun of NewYear’s Eve, without staying up late. Fun activities, festive goods, giveaways and a noon bal- loon drop! Lilypad Play, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. See website for

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pricing details. lilypadplay.com

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