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Saturday, December 5
Sat, Dec 5 All day
Indiana Christmas Train
RAIN DATES DECEMBER 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd Summary Celebrate the season aboard a seasonal, 1.5-hour holiday journey through…
Sat, Dec 5 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, Dec 5 9:15 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Green Sprouts: Winter Magic
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required Registration Closes 12/2/2026 at 12 pm. Ages of Children Served: Children participating in the class should be 3–4…
Sat, Dec 5 9:30 a.m.–noon
Saturday Nature Squad: Animal Ambassadors
Registrations take place online in our UltraCamp system. Step into the role of a real wildlife helper for the day! Kids will…
Sat, Dec 5 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, Dec 5 11 a.m.–12:15 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, Dec 5 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, Dec 5 2 p.m.–3 p.m.
The Polar Express at The Dennison Depot
Make lifetime family memories! The Dennison Depot offers the authentic POLAR EXPRESS™ Train ride, sanctioned by Warner Brothers and Rail Events. Join…
Sat, Dec 5 3 p.m.–4:15 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, Dec 5 4 p.m.–5 p.m.
The Polar Express at The Dennison Depot
Make lifetime family memories! The Dennison Depot offers the authentic POLAR EXPRESS™ Train ride, sanctioned by Warner Brothers and Rail Events. Join…
Sat, Dec 5 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, Dec 5 5 p.m.–6:15 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, Dec 5 6 p.m.–7 p.m.
The Polar Express at The Dennison Depot
Make lifetime family memories! The Dennison Depot offers the authentic POLAR EXPRESS™ Train ride, sanctioned by Warner Brothers and Rail Events. Join…
Sat, Dec 5 7 p.m.–8 p.m.
The Polar Express at The Dennison Depot
Make lifetime family memories! The Dennison Depot offers the authentic POLAR EXPRESS™ Train ride, sanctioned by Warner Brothers and Rail Events. Join…
Also happening Saturday, December 5
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 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!…
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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 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 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 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 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 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…