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Saturday, November 28
Nov 27–29 Noon–3 p.m.
The Winter Sky… Indoors!
2026 Dates, November 27-29 (shows at 12, 1 & 2 pm) | Families crawl inside an inflatable planetarium to see winter constellations…
Sat, Nov 28 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 28 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 28 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Crafty Supermarket Holiday Show
Handmade goods from local artists and crafters fill the Music Hall Ballroom for Crafty Supermarket's holiday show.
Sat, Nov 28 11 a.m.
The Santa Christmas Train Rides
Our longest-running annual event, the Santa Train, has been a long-standing family tradition for over four Decades — 40+ years of family…
Sat, Nov 28 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 28 Noon–5 p.m.
Westside Holiday Market
Westwood Town Hall hosts a holiday edition of the WestSide Market, featuring local vendors on the west side.
Sat, Nov 28 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Animal Feeding Day
Great Parks' ambassador animals enjoy a Thanksgiving meal of their favorite treats, with feedings throughout the afternoon starting at 1 pm. Note…
Sat, Nov 28 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Sign Crafting Saturday
Explore the skills needed to become an expert sign maker. Play with different materials each month as you learn about different elements…
Sat, Nov 28 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 28 4 p.m.–9 p.m.
Hometown Holidazzle Parade & Festival
Experience the Holiday Magic of Wilmington, Ohio Make Wilmington, Ohio, the town that helped bring Nutcrackers, starring Ben Stiller, to life, part of your…
Sat, Nov 28 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 28 5 p.m.
Middletown Santa Parade & Holiday Tree Lighting
Santa rides down Central Avenue from Curtis Street to Governor's Square, where the holiday tree is lit. Kids can also catch a…
Sat, Nov 28 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 28 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…
Sat, Nov 28 8 p.m.–9:15 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 28
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…
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, 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…
Show 8 more ongoing events for Saturday, November 28
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…
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,…
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 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 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 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,…