Wed, Nov 11 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
PROST To Our Heroes
Honoring those who serve. This Veterans Day, November 11, we’re saying thank you the best way we know how — **with a…
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Wednesday, November 11
Also happening Wednesday, November 11
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…
Sep 1 – Nov 13 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…
Friday, November 13
Fri, Nov 13 7 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Frozen
Experience the global phenomenon featuring all the hits from the film plus new songs written for the stage. Follow Anna and Elsa's…
Also happening Friday, November 13
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 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…
Sep 1 – Nov 13 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…
Saturday, November 14
Sat, Nov 14 2 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Frozen
Experience the global phenomenon featuring all the hits from the film plus new songs written for the stage. Follow Anna and Elsa's…
Sat, Nov 14 7 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Frozen
Experience the global phenomenon featuring all the hits from the film plus new songs written for the stage. Follow Anna and Elsa's…
Also happening Saturday, November 14
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 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…
Sunday, November 15
Sun, Nov 15 2 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Frozen
Experience the global phenomenon featuring all the hits from the film plus new songs written for the stage. Follow Anna and Elsa's…
Also happening Sunday, November 15
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 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…
Friday, November 20
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 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 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…
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 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 6 p.m.–9 p.m.
Pyramid Hill Lights
No holiday season is complete without a visit to the Pyramid Hill Lights show. Our art and nature filled route is lit…
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 2 more ongoing events for Friday, November 20
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 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…
Saturday, November 21
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 5:30 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 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 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, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 6 p.m.–9 p.m.
Pyramid Hill Lights
No holiday season is complete without a visit to the Pyramid Hill Lights show. Our art and nature filled route is lit…
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 2 more ongoing events for Saturday, November 21
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 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!…
Sunday, November 22
Sun, Nov 22 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Turkey Time
Kids ages 4 to 8 learn fun facts about the unofficial Thanksgiving mascot and make fall and turkey-themed crafts at Sharon Woods.
Sun, Nov 22 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…
Sun, Nov 22 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…
Sun, Nov 22 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…
Sun, Nov 22 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 Sunday, November 22
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 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, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 6 p.m.–9 p.m.
Pyramid Hill Lights
No holiday season is complete without a visit to the Pyramid Hill Lights show. Our art and nature filled route is lit…
Show 2 more ongoing events for Sunday, November 22
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…
Friday, November 27
Fri, Nov 27 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…
Also happening Friday, November 27
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 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…
Show 4 more ongoing events for Friday, November 27
Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 6 p.m.–9 p.m.
Pyramid Hill Lights
No holiday season is complete without a visit to the Pyramid Hill Lights show. Our art and nature filled route is lit…
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 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 27, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 5 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
ChristmasTime at the Ark Encounter
Bring the family for an unforgettable evening of festive lights, live music/shows, holiday dining, gift shopping, and more at the life-size Noah’s…