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Tomorrow Friday, November 6

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Layers of the Unknown

Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati
Adults only: Cincinnati Museum Center's annual fundraiser turns Union Terminal into an after-hours party with cocktails, bites from local restaurants and dancing…
Adult Only Museums
Nov 6–8 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sharonville Holiday Market

Sharonville Convention Center, Sharonville
One Beloved Holiday Tradition. Now TWO Weekends. TWO Locations. Twice the Holiday Magic. TICKETS ON SALE NOW WHAT For the first time…
Shopping Event
Nov 6–8 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sharonville Holiday Market

Sharonville Convention Center, Sharonville
One Beloved Holiday Tradition. Now TWO Weekends. TWO Locations. Twice the Holiday Magic. TICKETS ON SALE NOW WHAT For the first time…
Shopping Event

Also happening Friday, November 6

Sep 1 – Nov 13 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Pumpkin Blow

Neusole Glassworks
Looking for a fun and unique autumn activity? Then come to our Pumpkin Blow! At $55 per person, you can blow your…
Arts Craft Event Entertainment Registration required
May 23, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Jurassic World by Brickman at the CMC

Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati
Jurassic World by Brickman is an immersive, larger-than-life LEGO experience featuring over 50 dinosaurs and scenes built from more than six million…

Saturday, November 7

Sat, Nov 7 9:30 a.m.–noon

Saturday Nature Squad: Stream Treasure Hunt

Cincinnati Nature Center Rowe Woods
Registrations take place online in our UltraCamp system. Become an adventurer on a special mission to uncover hidden “treasures” in and around…
Camp Hike/Walk Outdoor Fun Registration required
Sat, Nov 7 Noon–5 p.m.

Pumpkin Chuck Festival

Stanbery Park, Cincinnati
Families can send off fall at the Pumpkin Chuck Festival, where pumpkins get launched through the air at Stanbery Park.
Outdoor Fun Park Event

Also happening Saturday, November 7

May 23, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Jurassic World by Brickman at the CMC

Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati
Jurassic World by Brickman is an immersive, larger-than-life LEGO experience featuring over 50 dinosaurs and scenes built from more than six million…
Sep 1 – Nov 13 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Pumpkin Blow

Neusole Glassworks
Looking for a fun and unique autumn activity? Then come to our Pumpkin Blow! At $55 per person, you can blow your…
Arts Craft Event Entertainment Registration required

Sunday, November 8

Sun, Nov 8 Noon–2:30 p.m.

A Royal Brunch

Receptions - Erlanger
✨ A Royal Brunch: Meet Your Favorite Couples! ✨ Make memories at A Royal Brunch! Meet three iconic royal couples: Cinderella, Tiana,…
Arts Entertainment

Also happening Sunday, November 8

Sep 1 – Nov 13 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Pumpkin Blow

Neusole Glassworks
Looking for a fun and unique autumn activity? Then come to our Pumpkin Blow! At $55 per person, you can blow your…
Arts Craft Event Entertainment Registration required
May 23, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Jurassic World by Brickman at the CMC

Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati
Jurassic World by Brickman is an immersive, larger-than-life LEGO experience featuring over 50 dinosaurs and scenes built from more than six million…

Wednesday, November 11

Wed, Nov 11 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

PROST To Our Heroes

Honoring those who serve. This Veterans Day, November 11, we’re saying thank you the best way we know how — **with a…
Dining Event

Also happening Wednesday, November 11

May 23, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Jurassic World by Brickman at the CMC

Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati
Jurassic World by Brickman is an immersive, larger-than-life LEGO experience featuring over 50 dinosaurs and scenes built from more than six million…
Sep 1 – Nov 13 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Pumpkin Blow

Neusole Glassworks
Looking for a fun and unique autumn activity? Then come to our Pumpkin Blow! At $55 per person, you can blow your…
Arts Craft Event Entertainment Registration required

Friday, November 13

Fri, Nov 13 7 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Frozen

School for Creative and Performing Arts, Cincinnati
Experience the global phenomenon featuring all the hits from the film plus new songs written for the stage. Follow Anna and Elsa's…
Entertainment Live Show Theatre

Also happening Friday, November 13

May 23, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Jurassic World by Brickman at the CMC

Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati
Jurassic World by Brickman is an immersive, larger-than-life LEGO experience featuring over 50 dinosaurs and scenes built from more than six million…
Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 All day

Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains

Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati
2026 Dates, November 13, 2026-January 4, 2027 | Included with museum admission; free for members. Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday…
Museums Ongoing Train Event
Sep 1 – Nov 13 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Pumpkin Blow

Neusole Glassworks
Looking for a fun and unique autumn activity? Then come to our Pumpkin Blow! At $55 per person, you can blow your…
Arts Craft Event Entertainment Registration required

Saturday, November 14

Sat, Nov 14 2 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Frozen

School for Creative and Performing Arts, Cincinnati
Experience the global phenomenon featuring all the hits from the film plus new songs written for the stage. Follow Anna and Elsa's…
Entertainment Live Show Theatre
Sat, Nov 14 7 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Frozen

School for Creative and Performing Arts, Cincinnati
Experience the global phenomenon featuring all the hits from the film plus new songs written for the stage. Follow Anna and Elsa's…
Entertainment Live Show Theatre

Also happening Saturday, November 14

May 23, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Jurassic World by Brickman at the CMC

Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati
Jurassic World by Brickman is an immersive, larger-than-life LEGO experience featuring over 50 dinosaurs and scenes built from more than six million…
Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 All day

Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains

Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati
2026 Dates, November 13, 2026-January 4, 2027 | Included with museum admission; free for members. Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday…
Museums Ongoing Train Event

Sunday, November 15

Sun, Nov 15 2 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Frozen

School for Creative and Performing Arts, Cincinnati
Experience the global phenomenon featuring all the hits from the film plus new songs written for the stage. Follow Anna and Elsa's…
Entertainment Live Show Theatre

Also happening Sunday, November 15

May 23, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Jurassic World by Brickman at the CMC

Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati
Jurassic World by Brickman is an immersive, larger-than-life LEGO experience featuring over 50 dinosaurs and scenes built from more than six million…
Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 All day

Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains

Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati
2026 Dates, November 13, 2026-January 4, 2027 | Included with museum admission; free for members. Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday…
Museums Ongoing Train Event
Nov 15–30 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Pumpkin Blow

Neusole Glassworks
Looking for a fun and unique autumn activity? Then come to our Pumpkin Blow! At $55 per person, you can blow your…
Arts Craft Event Registration required

Friday, November 20

Nov 20–22 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market

One Beloved Holiday Tradition. Now TWO Weekends. TWO Locations. Twice the Holiday Magic. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! WHAT For the first time…
Shopping Event
Fri, Nov 20 5 p.m.–8 p.m.

Friday Night at the Museum

Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati
Visitors can explore the Museum of Natural History & Science and the Cincinnati History Museum during extended evening hours on select Fridays,…
Museums
Fri, Nov 20 7 p.m.–7:15 p.m.

North Pole Express

Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, Lebanon
Experience the Joy of the Holidays aboard our most popular event, the North Pole Express. The North Pole Express is a magical…
Train Ride

Also happening Friday, November 20

Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 4 p.m.–10 p.m.

PNC Festival of Lights

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati
2026 Dates, November 19, 2026-January 3, 2027 | The Cincinnati Zoo is shining bright for the 44th annual PNC Festival of Lights!…
Outdoor Fun Zoo Event
Nov 15–30 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Pumpkin Blow

Neusole Glassworks
Looking for a fun and unique autumn activity? Then come to our Pumpkin Blow! At $55 per person, you can blow your…
Arts Craft Event Registration required
Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 6 p.m.–9 p.m.

Pyramid Hill Lights

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, Hamilton
No holiday season is complete without a visit to the Pyramid Hill Lights show. Our art and nature filled route is lit…
Museums
Show 2 more ongoing events for Friday, November 20
Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 All day

Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains

Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati
2026 Dates, November 13, 2026-January 4, 2027 | Included with museum admission; free for members. Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday…
Museums Ongoing Train Event
May 23, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Jurassic World by Brickman at the CMC

Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati
Jurassic World by Brickman is an immersive, larger-than-life LEGO experience featuring over 50 dinosaurs and scenes built from more than six million…

Saturday, November 21

Sat, Nov 21 Noon–1:15 p.m.

North Pole Express

Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, Lebanon
Experience the Joy of the Holidays aboard our most popular event, the North Pole Express. The North Pole Express is a magical…
Train Ride
Sat, Nov 21 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m.

North Pole Express

Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, Lebanon
Experience the Joy of the Holidays aboard our most popular event, the North Pole Express. The North Pole Express is a magical…
Train Ride
Sat, Nov 21 4 p.m.–5:15 p.m.

North Pole Express

Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, Lebanon
Experience the Joy of the Holidays aboard our most popular event, the North Pole Express. The North Pole Express is a magical…
Train Ride
Sat, Nov 21 5 p.m.

Fairfield Parade of Lights

Village Green Park, Fairfield
Fairfield's lighted parade steps off at 6 pm from Waterworks Park and ends at Village Green Park with a tree lighting and…
Sat, Nov 21 5:30 p.m.

Lights Up 2026

Liberty Center, Liberty Twp
Liberty Center kicks off the holiday season with Lights Up, its annual family celebration. Holiday activities run throughout the afternoon (Liberty Center…
Sat, Nov 21 6 p.m.–7:15 p.m.

North Pole Express

Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, Lebanon
Experience the Joy of the Holidays aboard our most popular event, the North Pole Express. The North Pole Express is a magical…
Train Ride

Also happening Saturday, November 21

Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 6 p.m.–9 p.m.

Pyramid Hill Lights

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, Hamilton
No holiday season is complete without a visit to the Pyramid Hill Lights show. Our art and nature filled route is lit…
Museums
Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 All day

Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains

Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati
2026 Dates, November 13, 2026-January 4, 2027 | Included with museum admission; free for members. Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday…
Museums Ongoing Train Event
May 23, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Jurassic World by Brickman at the CMC

Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati
Jurassic World by Brickman is an immersive, larger-than-life LEGO experience featuring over 50 dinosaurs and scenes built from more than six million…
Show 2 more ongoing events for Saturday, November 21
Nov 15–30 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Pumpkin Blow

Neusole Glassworks
Looking for a fun and unique autumn activity? Then come to our Pumpkin Blow! At $55 per person, you can blow your…
Arts Craft Event Registration required
Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 4 p.m.–10 p.m.

PNC Festival of Lights

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati
2026 Dates, November 19, 2026-January 3, 2027 | The Cincinnati Zoo is shining bright for the 44th annual PNC Festival of Lights!…
Outdoor Fun Zoo Event