Special Events

Sat 11/16–Tue 12/31, Sun–Thu,
6–9 p.m. & Fri & Sat, 5:30–10 p.m.
Don’t miss this Cincinnati holiday tradition! Enjoy more than a mile of fantastic seasonal lights all from the warmth of your car. See more than 120 moving and standing holiday-themed figures depicting everything from Santa to the 12 Days of Christmas. For more information, call 513-769-0393 or visit holidayinlights.com. Sharon Woods ($15/car, $45/buses & 15-passenger vans)

 

Sat 11/16 5:30–10 p.m., Sun 11/17 6–9 p.m., Fri 11/22 & Sat 11/23, 5:30–10 p.m., Sun 11/24, 6–9 p.m.; nightly 11/29–12/23
After your tour of Holiday in Lights, head inside Sharon Centre for some more holiday magic. Enjoy the family-friendly entertainment, share your wish list with Santa, check out the train display, do some holiday shopping at Nature’s Niche and pick up a sweet treat. Visit greatparks.org for full schedule. Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre (free)

Saturday, December 14, 2019  4 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Share in the true spirit of the season. Enjoy a traditional tale and caroling performance blended with a four-course buffet meal. Victorian carolers will perform favorite Christmas songs, along with a reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Reservations are required. Winton Woods/Mill Race Banquet Center ($28.95/person, plus tax)

Friday, December 6, 13 & 20, 2019  11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Santa Claus will be stopping at Highfield Discovery Garden to read “The Polar Express.” Each child will receive their own copy of the book to take home and have a visit with Santa. Families are invited to visit Highfield Discovery Garden to see the Schott Train Display. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Reservations required. Glenwood Gardens/Gardenview Room ($9/person)