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Friday, November 20
Nov 20–22 All day
Christmas in Historic Springboro
2026 Dates, November 20-22 (Fri 6-10 pm, Sat 10 am-10 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm) | More than 75 craft booths and…
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…
Fri, Nov 20 10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Storytime on the Farm
Join us every Friday at the Farm for storytime! Each week we will read a different themed book together, followed by activities…
Fri, Nov 20 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Piqua Center’s Kid’s Bazaar
Come support local young entrepreneurs at the indoor mall located in Piqua. They will be there every 3rd Saturday with their own…
Fri, Nov 20 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Friday Family Fun: Cardboard Car Drive-In
Families build a car from a cardboard box, then sit in it with a snack to watch G-rated Pixar shorts, drive-in style.…
Fri, Nov 20 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
Friday Night at the Museum
Visitors can explore the Museum of Natural History & Science and the Cincinnati History Museum during extended evening hours on select Fridays,…
Fri, Nov 20 5 p.m.–7:55 p.m.
North Pole Adventure
Holiday Magic Step aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and let the magic of the season come to life on our beloved…
Fri, Nov 20 7 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
North Pole Express
Experience the Joy of the Holidays aboard our most popular event, the North Pole Express. The North Pole Express is a magical…
Fri, Nov 20 7:30 p.m.–11 p.m.
Fish Sips: Nauti or Nice
Adults 21 can explore the aquarium after hours at this ugly-sweater holiday night with seasonal food stations, three drink tickets, signature holiday…
Also happening Friday, November 20
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 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 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…
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Nov 15–30 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Pumpkin Blow
Looking for a fun and unique autumn activity? Then come to our Pumpkin Blow! At $55 per person, you can blow your…
May 23, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Jurassic World by Brickman at the CMC
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 6–27 10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Storytime on the Farm
2026 Dates, November 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Fridays 10:30-11:15 am) | Each Friday kids hear a book read aloud in the…
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 13–21 7:30 p.m.
The SpongeBob Musical
2026 Dates, November 13-15 & 18-21 (Wed-Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm) | The SpongeBob Musical, based on the Nickelodeon series, comes…
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…