365CIN Newsletter Dec. 5

Bridgett Raffenberg
December 05, 2023

sponsored by Broadway in Cincinnati

'Tis the season for Broadway! Tickets make great gifts, and this season has something for everyone. Whether you want a fun night out with the family to see a story including your favorite Scottish nanny, or a girls night with the six ex-wives of Henry VIII, you're sure to experience Broadway magic at the Aronoff Center.
Learn more at BroadwayinCincinnati.com

Goodnight, Tuesday.

I don’t have all of the details up yet (they’re slowly trickling in) but if you’d like to order out for your Christmas and holiday cooking, we have a list for you! Keep an eye on the “order by” dates as some of them are quickly approaching!

Christmas Dinner To Go Options for Cincinnati {2023}

ESSENTIALS FOR WEDNESDAY (12-6-23):

Weather: Wednesday’s forecast is partly cloudy with a high of 43° | 7% chance of precipitation

Wednesday’s Do: Kids Eat Free on Wednesday at Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt, with an Ice Slide ticket purchase. Purchase an unlimited Ice Slide ticket for Wednesday evenings and it comes with a special voucher redeemable at the “Pizza and More” stand (Wed. only / for kids 12 and under). And it’s Happy Hour on the Market too, 5-9pm.

365Cincinnati thanks our flagship sponsors for supporting this year’s Home for the Holidays

From meaningful gift giving to delectable dining to closet staples, the OTR Chamber of Commerce has got you covered through locally owned and operated businesses.

Holiday Junction (featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains) will surprise and delight the entire family - from the youngest to the oldest! Now open at Cincinnati Museum Center.

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More Christmas Classics coming your way! Regal Cinemas will show the following movies on the big screen over the next week or two: Elf, Polar Express, Christmas Vacation, and The Grinch. Tickets are just $5.

Cincinnati Observatory is hosting a Mommy and Me Craft Day on December 16, 2-4pm. The program will include 2 crafts, tours, safe solar viewing (weather permitting), and holiday refreshments! And be sure to take a holiday photo by the Observatory’s special Galaxy Tree. Great for ages 4+.

Winton Woods’ Adventure Outpost will be home to a Dec. 29 event, Woodland Walk and Outdoor Archery. Experience the joys of the great outdoors paired with invigorating exercise and a bit of target practice. First, we will warm up with a short hike. Then a USA Archery instructor will guide you through the basics of shooting a compound bow before giving the outdoor range a shot! All equipment is provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required.

Holiday magic is happening at Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt! This enchanting Christmas festival features an ice slide, igloos, fire pits, holiday lights, a variety of great eats, choral entertainment, themed character visits, unique vendors, and more. Open Wednesdays to Sundays through Dec. 31 (closed Christmas Day).
Learn More About Christkindlmarkt Here

GOOD TO KNOW:

Want to make a few Christmas gifts? Check out the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library MakerSpace locations!

From button makers to laser engravers to sewing machines to UV printers, you can create to your heart’s content.

Use of the machines is free. Some of the machines require additional materials that can be purchase at the library for a small fee.

Be sure to reserve your spot before you head out to the library. In fact, plan ahead if you’ll be using one of the more popular machines.
Find the reservation page here.

You’ll find MakerSpace equipment at these Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library branches:

Reading
St. Bernard
Madisonville
Loveland
Main Library / Downtown

COMING SOON 📅

12/5-12/17: Mrs. Doubtfire is coming to the Aronoff Center, presented by Broadway in Cincinnati.

12-8: Crib of the Nativity, the live nativity scene that’s out in the lawn of the Krohn Conservatory, will be open and ready for visitors, 9am-9pm. Free.

12/9-12/10: City Flea will be at Factory 52 (Norwood) for their Holiday Market, 12-4pm both days. They’ll have 50+ vendors and will have new vendors each day. Shop local at this outdoors event.

12-9: It’s the holly jolliest bunch of Santas you’ll see! It’s time for the 16th Annual Santacon!

12-9: Holiday Open House at the Cincinnati Observatory, noon to 3pm. Free.

12-12: A Balloon Glow will be happening in Middletown starting at 7pm. Come out and watch some of Southwest Ohio's balloon pilots light up the night sky. Weather dependent.

12-16: 5th Annual Reindeer Games at Braxton Brewing

PIC OF THE DAY:

A little humor for your Tuesday…