Happy Day-After-Thanksgiving! Today if the official start to the holiday season in Cincinnati. And there’s no better evidence of that than the flurry of festivities happening this weekend.
So shake off Thursday’s food coma, grab a Peppermint Mocha and celebrate with these 5 festive activities in Cincinnati this weekend:
Macy’s Light Up the Square
Friday, November 25 at 5 p.m.
Join us on Friday, November 25 for the 2016 Macy’s Light Up the Square event. Festivities will begin at 5:00pm with live music from Second Wind and a special appearance by Santa Claus. Fountain Square will also feature plenty of food, music, ice skating and a fireworks show that’s sure to be a “blast!”
Light Up Middletown
Nightly from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve
Visit the best and most family-friendly-priced holiday attraction in SW Ohio. Admission is by Cash Donation – you set the price. Drive through the downtown Middletown Smith Park and see the millions of sparkling lights in animated displays, including the tunnel of lights, the sea serpent in the reflecting pond, Santa’s Workshop, deer leaping over the road and much more.Visit the best and most family-friendly-priced holiday attraction in SW Ohio. Admission is by Cash Donation – you set the price. Drive through the downtown Middletown Smith Park and see the millions of sparkling lights in animated displays, including the tunnel of lights, the sea serpent in the reflecting pond, Santa’s Workshop, deer leaping over the road and much more.
Macy’s Downtown Dazzle
Weekends through Dec. 11 at Fountain Square
See Santa and his friends rappelling down the side of the Huntington Center to the Macy’s rooftop to kick off a spectacular fireworks display. This 20-minute family-friendly program features performances from local choirs, cool lighting effects, and a few surprises. Stay and catch a free carriage ride and Mrs. Claus story time!
A Christmas Carol
Shows on Wednesdays-Sundays through Dec. 31 at Playhouse in the Park. Check website for show schedule.
Your favorite holiday tradition. Or your chance to make a new one. The Playhouse’s version of A Christmas Carol combines faithful storytelling with spellbinding stage magic to bring to life its familiar story of a sinner given one last chance at redemption by four persuasive ghosts. A Christmas Carol‘s heartwarming message, hundreds of costumes and thrilling special effects help to make the show one of the Playhouse’s most popular productions each year.
Holiday Season Kickoff at the Taft
Sun., Nov. 27 from 1-4 p.m.
Enjoy free activities for the whole family at the Holiday Season Kickoff. The house will be decorated inside and out with lights, garlands, and Antique Christmas displays. Take a picture with Santa, make an old-fashioned ornament, and enjoy carolers in the galleries. Café reservations required.
For more holiday fun, be sure to check out our Online Calendar!