365CIN Newsletter December 14

Bridgett Raffenberg
December 14, 2023

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Goodnight, Thursday.

Here we are, approaching the weekend! Find some great holiday fun with our list of Things to do for Your Weekend.

A few of my favorites include: the last 2023 weekend for Downtown Dazzle, Holiday Open House at the Lloyd Library and Museum, Breakfast and Birding… and all those events are free! Get the details at the link above.

As a reminder, I do not send out a newsletter on Friday or Saturday. See you back here on Sunday evening, 8pm!

ESSENTIALS FOR THE WEEKEND:

Weather:
Friday: Mostly sunny with a high of 56° | 4% chance of precipitation
Saturday: Cloudy with a high of 55° | 8% chance of precipitation
Sunday: Rain, high of 51° | 86% chance of precipitation

Friday’s Do: There’s a Bacon and Beer Flight Pairing going on at Grainworks Brewing Co., Friday and Saturday. The pairings we'll have at the event include: Spicy BBQ Grippos Bacon with My Blue Heaven, Everything Seasoning Bacon with Pink Himalayan Salt with Helles Real, Jalapeno Bacon with Rebel Yell, Maple Bourbon Bacon with Rusty Bumper. Tickets for will be available for purchase at the bar for $22/flight on the day of the event.

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.

Registration opens on Friday, December 15 at noon for a Winter Tree Identification Walking Tour at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum. Spring Grove horticulturists will lead a winter tree identification walking tour through the historic grounds. The tour itself is happening on January 13, 2024, 1-3pm. Registration required.

Civic Garden Center is offering a class on Basic Organic Vegetable Gardening: Soils, Plots, and Planters. Registration is now open and the class is on February 21, 6-8pm. The classes at Civic Garden Center always fill up so grab a ticket while you can!

The Cincinnati Observatory is hosting Family Astronomy Night on Saturday, December 30, 7-8:30pm. Geared for families with children 5-12 years old, Family Astronomy Night will include viewing through a telescope (if clear), a tour of the Observatory, and a hands-on space activity or craft. December’s theme is “Winter Constellations”. Tickets required.

'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.

You can purchase tickets in person at the Aronoff Center box office or make your purchase online from the comfort of home!
Learn more about all this season's shows at cincinnati.broadway.com

GOOD TO KNOW:

Here’s a bit of sad news to report - Coney Island will permanently close at the end of this year.

The park has announced they will cease operations on December 31, 2023 (last day for Coney Island’s Nights of Lights).

The park has been purchased by Music and Event Management Inc. (MEMI) and they plan to turn the space into a music venue.

COMING SOON 📅

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

12/16: It’s the last Downtown Dazzle for 2023! See Santa rappel from a Cincinnati skyrise and wait with anticipation for the sky to fill with a fabulous fireworks display.

12/17: Head to the Taft Museum of Art on Sunday for Holiday Family Funday | Jazzy Holiday, 10am – 4pm. Explore the Taft’s decked out halls and celebrate the holidays with the whole family at this free event. You can create a jazz-inspired ornament, enjoy live music, explore the museum, and more.

12/20-12/22: Train Days at Heritage Village Museum

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

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

PIC (and deal) OF THE DAY:

Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt (located next to Moerlein Lager House) just announced some special Winter Break pricing.

These deals that start on Friday, December 15:

Calling all Santas, Mrs. Clauses, and Elves adorned in holiday attire: From now until Christmas Eve, enjoy unlimited rides on the Go Metro 4-Lane Ice Slide for just $10!

Plus on all Bengals Gamedays, those showing their home team spirit also get to enjoy unlimited slide rides for just $10.

From December 15 thru Dec. 31, a new winter break family 4-pack offer consisting of 4 unlimited Ice Slide rides tickets and 4 hot chocolates is only $40… AND they’re offering a new winter break single rider offer of $12.50. Family 4-packs and single rider unlimited slide ride tickets can be purchased online at www.cincinnatichristkindlmarkt.com or onsite day of for the Go Metro 4-Lane Ice Slide.

Every Wednesday is Kids Eat Free Night with the purchase of an Ice Slide Ticket. This includes the Winter Break Family 4-Pack offer! Kids aged 12 and under eat free on the market with a special voucher redeemable at the Pizza and More stand.

See their site for full details.