365CIN Newsletter Dec. 8

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Bridgett Raffenberg
December 08, 2024

Sponsored by Great Parks’ Holidays on the Farm

Step back from the holiday hustle into your new tradition of winter wonder at Holidays on the Farm! From lighted wagon rides to meet-and-greets with Santa and his reindeer, this magical escape is sure to create lasting memories for the whole family. Enjoy pony rides, carolers, farm animals, Santa’s reindeer, a cheer garden, food trucks, open firepits and so much more! It’s all BAAAA and no humbug at Holidays on the Farm! Click here for more info!

Goodnight, Sunday.

I have a few things for you to file away for later:

Book your New Year’s Eve tickets now if that’s your thing. Here’s our list of great NYE celebrations (including both family friendly and adult only): NYE in Cincy

If you have little ones around, be sure to check out the NORAD Tracks Santa site to play some fun Santa-related games now and then track Santa’s flight around the world on December 24.

ESSENTIALS FOR MONDAY (12-9-24):

Weather: Morning showers with a high of 56° | 45% chance of precipitation

Monday’s Do: The Crib of the Nativity (scene with live animals) will open on the lawn of Krohn Conservatory on Dec. 9. It’s open 9am-9pm daily through January 5. No admission or fees (sponsored by Western & Southern Fund).

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There’s a Mommy and Me Craft Day happening at the Cincinnati Observatory on December 21, 1-3pm. The program will include everything you need for our starry night ornament craft, a take-and-make hot chocolate bar, 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+. Registration required.

Make Holiday Terrariums at Contemporary Arts Center’s “One Night One Craft” event happening on December 19, 6-7:30pm. Dive into a hands-on mini-terrarium workshop where you'll learn to design your own tiny world while enjoying refreshing cocktails. Your ticket includes snacks, drinks, and all the art supplies you'll need to create your masterpiece.

Sam Adams Cincinnati Taproom has a “Taproom Tour and Barrel Aged Pour Holiday Beer Edition” event coming up on December 21 at noon. What's included: Taproom exclusive guided beer flight featuring Holiday beers, how the company started, why they're here in Cincinnati, and a tour of their taproom brewhouse that includes the brew process from start to finish. Wrap up the experience with a 5oz pour of one of their rare barrel aged beers. Registration required.

365Cincinnati thanks our sponsors for supporting this year’s Christmas in Cincinnati!

The UC Health Ice Rink, presented by Fifth Third Bank is an outdoor ice rink that takes over Fountain Square from November 2 through February 17. Admission is $10 which includes rental skates, and children ages 3 and under are free with a paid adult.

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.

GOOD TO KNOW:

If you’re going to see the trains at Cincinnati Museum Center on Saturday, December 21, be sure to visit the Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio for their Pop-up, Drop-in event.

The event will feature “Winter Solstice Ideas - Hot Chocolate” on Dec. 21, 11am-1pm (or while supplies last).

Discover different flavors to hot chocolate from around the world and warm up with samples of this tasty treat.

There is no admission or registration needed for Pop-up, Drop-in event.

PLAN AHEAD 📅

12/9: 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.

12/10 - 12/15: Broadway in Cincinnati presents How the Grinch Stole Christmas

12/14: SantaCon

12/15 and 12/16: Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of “White Christmas” on the big screen at local theaters as part of Fathom’s Big Screen Classics. Tickets now on sale.

1/10: Full Moon Hike at Harbin Park

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