365CIN Newsletter Nov. 24

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Bridgett Raffenberg
November 24, 2024

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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. Rink admission includes access to the WGU Warming Tent as a place to take a break and warm up. The rink also features a full-service concessions tent with hot and cold snacks, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, plus on-site parking, and restrooms. The rink is located in the heart of the Fountain District, which is home to dozens of bars and restaurants that allow you to turn your rink visit into an entire day or evening of fun.
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Goodnight, Sunday.

I know we still have Turkey Day on the horizon but let’s face it, fellow Christmas lovers, this late Thanksgiving is stealing precious days from our Christmas celebrations this year! Do you agree? Too harsh? 😉 

For those of you who are ready to get out and enjoy this Christmas season, I present to you our Ultimate Guide to Holiday Fun!

Use this guide to find all sorts of holiday fun including: special Christmas events and details, where to cut down a tree, Christmas light shows, where to find Santa, Christmas dinner to go, and much more!

ESSENTIALS FOR MONDAY (11-25-24):

Weather: Afternoon showers with a high of 62° | 60% chance of precipitation

Monday’s Do: The Taft Museum of Art offers free general admission on Mondays. The 200-year-old house (former home of the Taft family) holds a remarkable collection that spans the Middle Ages through the 19th century, featuring Chinese porcelains, American furniture, and European decorative arts. Don’t miss the Duncanson murals and be sure to pop into their gift shop while you’re there. And the new Lytle Park, bordering on the front, is worth a wander!

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Rookwood Pottery is offering Holiday Fridays in the Studio | Tree Hand Decorating Workshop on Friday, December 6 and 13. Hand decorate your choice of a small or large tree - or both! A Rookwood Artist will be on hand to guide you through the process. Tickets required.

Celebrate the season at Happy Holidays with the Mighty Wurlitzer at Music Hall on Friday, December 6, 7pm. Fan-favorite Mark Herman returns at the keyboard of the Mighty Wurlitzer. Singer/actress Michele Ragusa returns as the special guest artist for this concert. Tickets required.

Madcap Puppets will perform their version of The Nutcracker at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, November 30. Tickets required.

The Bonbonerie has lots of holiday classes on the schedule for December including Moana Tea Party, Decorate a Winter Gingerbread House, Polar Express Tea Party, and more. Don’t delay on these tickets - their events typically sell out.

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

Mark your calendars for the return of Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt, opening Nov. 22. This magical holiday-themed Christmas festival will feature food, beverages, merchandise, holiday lights, choral, themed character visits, an ice rink, an Igloo boardwalk, and musical entertainment, with a European, yet Cincinnati Holiday theme.

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:

With winter on the horizon, it’s time to think about curling up with a hot beverage, a warm blanket, and a great book!

From book clubs with an eye on history, mysteries, fiction, non-fiction, and more, there’s sure to be something for everyone. They have a few that meet virtually too!

Pick one out today and get started on your newest read!

PLAN AHEAD 📅

11/19 to 12/1: Funny Girl is coming to the Aronoff Center, presented by Broadway in Cincinnati. Tickets now on sale.

11/29: The Coca-Cola Caravan Stops at Summit Park (Santa, reindeer, and more)

12/1 and 12/15: Get ready for the Glenwood Reads Book Club! The book club will meet on both Dec. 1 and Dec. 15 (at 2pm) to discuss “A Paul Gruchow Reader Edited by Louis Martinelli”. This event takes place indoors. Participants are invited to bring treats to share.

12/7: The 35th Annual Lebanon Horse Drawn Carriage Parade is happening at both 1pm and 7pm.

12/7 and 12/8: 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 outdoor event.

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.

12/11: 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.

12/15 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.

PIC OF THE DAY:

Local chocolatiers, Maverick Chocolate, put out an Advent Calendar each year. Tour Cincinnati‘s landmarks as you countdown the days to Christmas with 25 pieces of their bean-to-bar chocolate. Info here.