Free for kids two and younger. greatparks.org Home Alone “KEVIN!” Hilarious and heart- warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the whole family! Experi- ence holiday hijinks and mayhem with Kevin, Harry and Marv as John Williams’ charming score is performed live by the Cincinnati Pops with the film projected on a giant screen in stunning high definition above the stage. Music Hall, 2 p.m. $26+. cincinnatiarts.org Let It Glow! The Alice Bimel Courtyard has been transformed into an outdoor, immersive, light-filled winter wonderland! Cincinnati’s newest holiday event features several attractions surrounding the main feature—a 30-foot-tall interactive snow globe! Cin- cinnati Art Museum, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through January 5. $0-15. Buy online to save $2 on tickets. cincinnatiartmuseum.org PNC Festival of Lights Bundle up and become wonder- struck by the 42nd annual PNC Festival of Lights. Featuring 4 million LED lights, over 50 larger- than-life Animal Lanterns, the Wild Lights Show on Swan Lake, the Fiona’s Fairyland scavenger hunt, friendly characters and awesome animals, this event is a family favorite for a reason. FoL activities begin at 4 p.m. Cincin- nati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. through January 5.
$11-27. cincinnatizoo.org Pyramid Hill Lights 25th Anniversary Show The 2-mile art and nature-filled route is illuminated by over one million lights and features installations by local artists, like light projections and fiber art. 6-10 p.m. Select nights through January 5. $25 per carload, $15 per carload for Pyramid Hill members. pyramidhill.org/events/lights Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland Encounter an underwater won- derland full of playful penguins, colorful holiday lights and a flur- ry of magical bubbles. Good boys and girls can even tell Scuba Santa what they want for Christ- mas, too! Newport Aquarium, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., through December 24. $22.99-39.99. newportaquarium.com Walk in the Woods This one-mile walking trail show- cases nature’s peace, beauty and magic during winter. The event features new children’s activi- ties, live music, a warm bonfire, food trucks, shopping and more. Cincinnati Nature Center, 5:30- 7:30 p.m., select nights through December 29. $6-18. cincynature.org WinterFest Get ready to stand in awe at Kings Island’s 314-foot-tall Christ- mas Tree, the Eiffel Tower. Seven million lights will transform Kings
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Posing Beauty in African Ameri- can Culture and Resilience: New Ceramic Works by Terri Kern with festive art activities, food and drinks specials in the Café, family tours and musical guests. Taft Museum of Art, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. taftmuseum.org Funny Girl The sensational Broadway revival dazzles with celebrated classic songs, including “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People.” This bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 6:30 p.m. $40-138. cincinnatiarts.org Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains Celebrate 78 years of winterland whimsy! Families can view over 300 rail cars and 50 locomotives steam past, embark on a scav- enger hunt, build memories at Brickpolis and more. Cincinnati Museum Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $15.50-22.50. Runs select days through January 6. cincymuse- um.org/holiday-junction Holidays on the Farm Under the glow of glimmering lights families can enjoy pony rides, carolers, farm animals, Santa’s reindeer, a cheer garden, food trucks, open fire pits and so much more! Winton Woods, Parky’s Farm, 5-9 p.m. Fri-Sun through December 8, nightly December 13-23 and 31. $12-17.
Christmas at the Junction Families are invited to take a magical journey through a Winter Wonderland to visit the North Pole to see the reindeer and Elf Workshop before meeting up with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Beautiful winter trains will also be on dis- play. EnterTrainment Junction, Sundays noon-6 p.m. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through January 5. entertrainmentjunction.com Christmas at the Mansion Explore a treasured historic landmark and see beautiful Vic- torian Christmas decor, historical displays and make crafts. Elisha Morgan Mansion, 1-4p.m. Free. fairfield-city.org Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers These rivals are facing off in the jungle–wear some orange and black and head downtown to roar WHO DEY! Paycor Stadium, 1 p.m. $125-930. bengals.com Deck the Y’alls Lightfest With 2.5 million lights, these lights will rival the North Pole! This year’s Deck the Y’alls prom- ises to be more spectacular than ever, featuring a breathtaking interactive light display that immerses visitors in a world of holiday cheer. Thomas More Stadium, 5:30-9 p.m. $11-15. decktheyalls.com Family Funday Celebrate the holiday season and explore special exhibitions
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