365CIN Newsletter Nov. 27

Author

Bridgett Raffenberg
November 27, 2024

sponsored by Cincinnati Museum Center

Santa arrives BY HELICOPTER on Friday! Head to Cincinnati Museum Center for Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Trains this weekend! Over 50 locomotives and 300 rail cars zip around the historic layout, delighting wide-eyed children and adults alike. Plus, experience a blizzard of LEGO bricks in Brickopolis, featuring a custom built village and bustling neighborhood of minifig hijinks. More Details Here

Goodnight, Wednesday.

Avoid the Black Friday chaos and the crowded stores this week and shop local from the comfort of home!

We’ve compiled a great list of local experiences that would make the perfect gift for anyone on your list.

Check out our suggestions here: Unwrap Memories: The Best Local Experience Gifts for the Holidays

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

ESSENTIALS FOR THURSDAY (11-28-24):

Weather: Cloudy with a high of 43° | 22% chance of precipitation

Thursday’s Do: If you’re looking for things to do on Thanksgiving Day, the following spots are open: The Newport Aquarium, The Fountain Square Ice Rink (weather permitting), and the Krohn Conservatory’s “Solstice Glow”. Details here.

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Join the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Library Bird Nerds for Full Moon Stroll and Stargazing which includes an evening stroll through Smale Park under the celestial skies. Cincinnati Parks and the Cincinnati Astronomical Society will be providing telescopes for viewing the longest-lasting full moon in almost 100 years, and talk about the current, major lunar standstill. Event occurs on Saturday, Dec. 14, 4:30-6:30pm. Registration required.

Krohn Conservatory hosts “Botany and Brews: Solstice Glow” on December 21, 8-10pm. Celebrate the magic of winter with a unique brew or specialty cocktail created by Esoteric Brewing.  Learn about the inspiration for the Solstice Glow winter show as you sip on the drinks that were specially crafted for it. Explore the eclectic group of local artists and their goods for purchase inside the Bonsai Room. Relax and enjoy the evening admiring the lights, plants, and miniature replicas of iconic Cincinnati buildings. Make the longest night of the year one to remember! Tickets required, 21 years and up.

Holidays and History is a special event happening at the Springhouse School at Shawnee Lookout on Saturday, December 14, 1-3:30pm. Discover the folk traditions surrounding this special time of year, enjoy the historic schoolhouse’s cozy ambience, and craft your own old-fashioned ornaments to brighten up your home during the wintry months! Small fee and registration is required. To find the event, click the link above and then click on Dec. 14 on the calendar. The event is in the list for Dec. 14.

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

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.

Give the unforgettable gift of Broadway magic! With six incredible shows remaining in First Financial Bank Broadway in Cincinnati's 24/25 season presented by TriHealth, including timeless classics like Les Misérables and heartwarming tales like Come From Away, there’s something for everyone.

GOOD TO KNOW:

Did you know you can take a Facility Tour at Rumpke?

At the urging of my father-in-law, I took the Landfill Tour and I was amazed by how good it was!

A tour bus will take you around the grounds and a trained guide explains what happens after garbage leaves our homes. Methane gas removal and recovery, leachate (waste water) collection, surface water controls and other points of interest, including recycling facts, are explained. The tour concludes with a description of standard landfill closure processes and future landfill property use.

Landfill Tours take place on Thursdays only, last about an hour, and they’re free. You must schedule well in advance - they recommend a two month window.

They also offer Recycling Tours (by appointment only). During a walking tour of the facility, guests will learn about the technology used at their state-of-the-art facilities and see recyclables sorted and separated. The tour also includes an explanation of acceptable and unacceptable materials, an overview of Rumpke's recycling operations, and an opportunity for questions.

PLAN AHEAD 📅

11/19 to 12/1: Broadway in Cincinnati’s Funny Girl at the Aronoff Center

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

12/1 and 12/15: Glenwood Reads Book Club 

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

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.

PIC OF THE DAY:

Speaking of tours, did you know you can take a free Rotunda Tour at Cincinnati Museum Center?

Cincinnati Museum Center Heritage Programs offers tours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. During a 45-minute tour of the 1933 train station, docents explain the architecture, construction and art of one of the finest examples of the Art Deco style. Hear details about the world-famous mosaic murals.

These limited capacity public tours are first come, first served and will depend on availability.

Parking fee charged at the museum’s lot.