hunt, friendly characters and awesome animals, this event is a family favorite for a reason. FoL activities begin at 4 p.m.. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, through January 5, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. $9-26, Free for members. cincinnatizoo.org/events/ festival-of-lights 2 Thursday Animals in Winter Series Meet some animal ambassadors that call Hamilton County home and discover their amazing adaptations that help them survive cold winters. At the end of the program, stay and warm up by the fire and visit the Winter Wonderland exhibit. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 10:30 a.m. Free. greatparks.org Let It Glow! Cincinnati’s newest holiday event features several attractions surrounding the main feature—a 30-foot- tall interactive snow globe! Enter the globe and play with themes of light, perspective, and automation, making for a unique experience! Cincinnati Art Museum, through January 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. + 5-8 p.m. on January 2nd. Free. cincinnatiartmuseum.org /visit/let-it-glow Thursday Art Play Celebrate the New Year with a fabulous kid-friendly bash. Young artists can decorate
party masks and make festive creations for the big day. There will be a countdown and dramatic balloon drop at 11 a.m. Contemporary Arts Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $5, free for families with a valid SNAP or EBT card. contemporaryartscenter.org Train Days: Last-Minute Express In addition to being able to view the model train layout, visitors can enjoy hands- on activities such as Morse Code, North Pole Hotline, complimentary Trading Cards and complimentary samples from the layout’s Candy Factory. Heritage Village Museum, January 2-4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $3 per person. heritagevillagecincinnati.org/ train-days-last-minute-express Woodland Wonders Art Exhibition Be enchanted by a holiday tradition featuring the artwork of American artist and illustrator, Charley Harper. Cincinnati Nature Center, through January 5, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Included with daily admission, free for members. cincynature.org/things-to-do 3 Friday A Night At Hogwarts: The Music of Harry Potter Join the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra for a wondrous
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January 1 Wednesday The Acres Lighted Forest Walk This unique new lights experience features a ⅓ mile illuminated trail. The immersive lights experience showcases the beauty of the forest and the creativity of the featured artistic displays. The Acres, through January 4, 4:30-9:30 p.m. $8-12. acrescincinnati.com BYU Cougars vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Women’s Basketball Fifth Third Arena, 2 p.m. See website for tickets. gobeartcats.com Christmas at the Junction Last call to chug into EnterTrainment Junction for 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. Beautiful winter trains will also be on display. EnterTrainment Junction, through January 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. See website for tickets. entertrainmentjunction.com Deck the Y’alls Lightfest Last call! With 2.5 million lights, these lights will rival the North Pole! This year’s
Deck the Y’alls promises to be more spectacular than ever, featuring a breathtaking interactive light display that immerses visitors in a world of holiday cheer. Guests can stroll through illuminated paths, marvel at themed installations and capture unforgettable memories under the twinkling lights. Thomas More Stadium, Marvel at train displays, the nostalgic display A Window Through Time and bid adieu to the holidays. Hands-on components make this event a favorite for families. Behringer- Crawford Museum, through January 12, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. $5-9. bcmuseum.org Northern Kentucky Norse vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Men’s Basketball Truist Arena, Noon. $15-22. nkunorse.com 5:30-9 p.m. $11-20. decktheyalls.com Holly Jolly Days PNC Festival of Lights Bundle up and become wonderstruck 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
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