Trains are a quintessential part of the holiday experience. Kids love trains; and for parents, there’s just so much nostalgia and holiday memories attached to trains.
Here are four amazing Holiday Train Displays in Cincinnati:
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Krohn Conservatory
This holiday season, Krohn Conservatory transforms into a dazzling botanical wonder during Festival of Ferns. Wander through a stunning botanical model of Cincinnati crafted by Applied Imagination, complete with classic garden trains and miniature landmarks from the Cincinnati Museum Center to the Roebling Bridge. Lush displays of ferns—both familiar favorites and surprising varieties, from towering tree ferns to delicate maidenhairs—fill the conservatory, beautifully accented by the rich crimson hues of seasonal poinsettias. Families, new and returning, will delight in this blend of nature, artistry and holiday tradition. Come celebrate with us among the fronds!
Location: Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Dates: November 1, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Holiday Junction Featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains
The Duke Energy Holiday Trains have been a Cincinnati holiday staple since 1946, delighting generations since they first debuted downtown in 1946. Track-level views reveal intricate details of the display, where over 300 rail cars and 60 locomotives steam past anxious passengers waiting to board while cars sit with snow to their hubcaps and the perfect trees strapped to their roofs.
Location:Â Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Dates: November 14, 2025 – January 5, 2026
Holly Jolly Days
This hidden gem is one of our favorites!! A holiday tradition since 1992, the exhibit features eight O-gauge Lionel model trains circling over 250 feet of track, chug chugging beside thirty moving accessories. With the press of the button, guests can activate lights and motions, becoming immersed in a miniature world of merriment and magic.
Location: Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Rd, Covington, KY 41011
Dates: November 11, 2025 – January 11, 2026
