Nov 13 – Dec 23 5 p.m.–7:55 p.m. Daily
North Pole Adventure
Train Ride
Holiday Fun
Nov 14–15 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
A Winter’s Yuletide Gathering
Community EventDayton
Nov 20 – Dec 23 Times vary
North Pole Express
Train Ride
Sat, Nov 21 5 p.m.
Fairfield Parade of Lights
Sat, Nov 21 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
Ringing in the Holidays: A Carillon Christmas Preview Party
Dining EventMuseums
Thu, Nov 26 8:30 a.m.
Thanksgiving Day Race
CincinnatiCommunity Event
Thu, Nov 26 1 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise
Dining Event
Fri, Nov 27 All day
The Legendary Lights of Historic Clifton Mill
Outdoor Fun
Fri, Nov 27 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
MetroParks Ice Rink Opening Day & Frosty Kickoff
Outdoor FunPark Event
Nov 28 – Dec 20 11 a.m. Thu–Sun
The Santa Christmas Train Rides
Train Ride
Sat, Nov 28 4 p.m.–9 p.m.
Hometown Holidazzle Parade & Festival
Community EventFestivals & Fairs
Dec 3–13 Times vary Thu–Sun
The Polar Express at The Dennison Depot
Holiday FunTrain Event
Dec 5–22 All day
Indiana Christmas Train
Holiday FunTrain Event
Ongoing: 9 events
Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 All day
Middletown Holiday Whopla
2026 Dates, November 6-January 10 | Downtown Middletown's outdoor ice rink anchors the city's holiday season, with $12 skating at the gate,…
Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 All day
Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains
2026 Dates, November 13, 2026-January 4, 2027 | Included with museum admission; free for members. Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday…
Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
Deck the Diamond
2026 Dates, November 13, 2026-January 2, 2027 (November: Wednesdays-Saturdays; Wed & Thurs 6-9 pm, Fri & Sat 5:30-9 pm) | More than…
Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 4 p.m.–10 p.m.
PNC Festival of Lights
2026 Dates, November 19, 2026-January 3, 2027 | The Cincinnati Zoo is shining bright for the 44th annual PNC Festival of Lights!…
Nov 20 – Dec 27 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
North Pole Express with Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation
Don’t miss our most popular event! Hop on board our quarter scale trains for a magical trip through a winter wonderland…
Nov 24 – Dec 30 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
A Carillon Christmas
2026 Dates, November 24-December 30, 2026 | Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Dayton’s newest holiday tradition! Join us for A…
Nov 26 – Dec 31 All day
Light Up Middletown
2026 Dates, November 26-December 31 | Families drive through Smith Park's holiday light display every night from Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve,…
Nov 27 – Dec 24 All day
Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland at Newport Aquarium
2026 Dates, November 27-December 24 | Newport Aquarium's holiday tradition brings Scuba Santa into the tanks, along with playful penguins, colorful holiday…
Nov 27 – Dec 31 All day
WinterFest at Kings Island
2026 Dates, select nights November 27-December 31, 2026 | Kings Island has not posted 2026 operating nights or hours yet; check the…