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Saturday, November 21
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…
Sat, Nov 21 3 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Family Open Studio
Visitors can drop in for open-ended creativity and art making, browsing a weekly selection of open studio materials. No signup is necessary,…
Sat, Nov 21 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Schoolyard Winery’s Farmers Market
A relaxed open-air market on the beautiful grounds of Schoolyard Winery in Verona, KY. Local farmers, youth entrepreneurs, artisans, and makers come…
Sat, Nov 21 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
The Holiday OFF Market
The OFF Market brings its holiday edition of local vendors and makers to Summit Park in Blue Ash.
Sat, Nov 21 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Fall Crafts at Woodland Mound
Families drop by the Woodland Mound nature center to make seasonal crafts and keepsakes from natural materials. Recommended ages: all ages.
Sat, Nov 21 Noon–1:15 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…
Sat, Nov 21 2 p.m.–3:15 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…
Sat, Nov 21 4 p.m.–5:15 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…
Sat, Nov 21 5 p.m.
Fairfield Parade of Lights
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 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…
Sat, Nov 21 5:30 p.m.
Lights Up 2026
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 5:30 p.m.–7 p.m.
Nighttime Adventure
Families talk about the differences between night and day, check out pelts of nocturnal animals, then head out on a night hike…
Sat, Nov 21 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
Ringing in the Holidays: A Carillon Christmas Preview Party
Dayton History's fundraising preview party gives grown-ups a first look at A Carillon Christmas with live carolers, bell wagon concerts, a silent…
Sat, Nov 21 6 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…
Also happening Saturday, November 21
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 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…
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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 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…
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,…