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Because she said it so well ... The following Christmas column by American humorist and best-selling writer Erma Bombeck first appeared in 1965 and was instantly adopted by her fans as a classic. It still gets republished today, and so in the hopes that you have a moment to read it, I give you:
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by Erma Bombeck
here is nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child. Not to feel the cold on your bare feet as you rush to the Christmas tree in the living room. Not to have your eyes sparkle at the wonderment of discovery. Not to rip the ribbons off the shiny boxes with such abandon. What happened? When did the cold, bare feet give way to reason and a pair of sensible slippers? When did the sparkle and the wonderment give way to depression of a long day? When did a box with a shiny ribbon mean an item on the “charge?” A child of Christmas doesn’t have to be a toddler or a teen. A child of Christmas is anyone who believes that Kings have birthdays. The Christmases you loved so well are gone. What happened? Maybe they diminished the year you decided to have your Christmas cards printed to send to 1,500 of your “closest friends and dearest obligations.” You got too busy to sign your own name. Maybe it was the year you discovered the traditional Christmas tree was a fire hazard and the needles had to be vacuumed every three hours and you traded its holiday aroma for a silver one that revolved, changed colors, played “Silent Night” and snowed on itself. Or the year it got to be too much trouble to sit around the table and put popcorn and cranberries on a string. Possibly you lost your childhood the year you solved your gift problems neatly and coldly with a checkbook. Think about it. It might have been the year you were too rushed to bake and resorted to slice-and-bake with no nonsense. Who needs a bowl to clean — or lick? Most likely it was the year you were so efficient in paying back all your party obligations. A wonderful little caterer did it for you for $3 per person. Children of Christmas are givers. That’s what the day is for. They give thanks, love, gratitude, joy and themselves to one another. It doesn’t necessarily mean you have to have children around a tree. It’s rather like lighting a candle you’ve been saving, caroling when your feet are cold, building a fire in a clean grate, grinding tinsel deep into the rug, licking frosting off a beater, giving something you made yourself. It’s laughter, being with people you like, and at some time falling to your knees and saying, “Thank you for coming to my birthday party.” How sad indeed to awake on Christmas and not be a child. Time, self-pity, apathy, bitterness and exhaustion can take the Christmas out of the child, but you cannot take the child out of Christmas.
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Thank you for the great article, “Giving Back” in Cincinnati Family magazine (Nov. 2011). We’ve already had several calls of those wanting to involve their families at the kettles, as well as others wanting to participate with adopt-a-family. Perhaps there is an opportunity to do a follow-up story, showing how your readers responded, and what the experience meant to them.
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ake your presents pretty by turning gift wrapping into a crafting event with your children. Enjoy these ideas from Laura Krugh, Arts Education Coordinator at Kennedy Heights Art Center (6546 Montgomery Road, 513-631-4278, kennedyarts.org), and check out their website for details on their creative winter break camps: • Aluminum foil: Glue it in stripes or repeating patterns to craft paper for a gift that shines. Use the foil to create sculptures to add as decoration, too.
• Collage and/or decorate recycled food canisters (like potato chip containers) or cereal boxes — slip your gift inside and tie a bow around it. • Have “the giver” decorate each package with a hand-drawn “portrait” of the receiver. • Stencil: Wrap all your presents in an original print using simple materials. Just cut out a stencil with any design and use a paint roller to print it in a pattern on brown or butcher paper, even old newspapers. • Handprints: Use white paper amd make handprints using paint on kids’ hands, or trace hands and color them with markers. • Recycle 2011 calendars! Use old calendar images from January through November to wrap items or combine with other scrap paper to collage new paper.
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lthough he passed away in 2007, the work of Cincinnati artist Charlie Harper remains popular. Now kids can enjoy his nature-themed art with the newly released Charlie Harper For Kids Collection. Featuring kids’ prints for boys and girls, along with books, puzzles, bookmarks and protective covers for cell phones, laptops and other mobile devices, the collection is available at all Fabulous Frames & Art stores (fabframes.com). A local location holds an open house on Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 10817 Montgomery Road, 513-489-8862.
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the nutcracker has arrived!
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raveling with a baby is intimidating for even experienced parents. Yet, those globetrotting days don’t have to end just because you have a child. With the right amount of fore thought and a good measure of flexibility, taking Baby along for a trip is a good way for all of you to see the world. My fourth child was 10 weeks old when my husband and I traveled with him to San Francisco. It was a much anticipated destination and even though I was not naive to traveling with kids, the idea of taking such a young baby filled me with apprehension. I tried to prepare my
husband and myself for all the possible dilemmas that might occur. At one point, on the verge of canceling the trip, I went to lunch with a friend, who reminisced about traveling to Napa with her 3-month-old. She listed all the reasons that vacationing with a younger baby was easier than when they were older, and more opinionated. By the end of my chicken sandwich, I was convinced that we could make our vacation a reality. Other moms are a wealth of information and by asking around you can garner some great tips on how to survive traveling with a baby. Here are a few I picked up along the way. (please turn the page)
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the of Traveling with Kids Set Realistic Expectations & Pre Plan & think Weather One of the most important things you can do to have a good trip is to set realistic expectations. Rather than traveling for a vacation or to visit family, having a baby along adds a variable that influences every part of each day. Make sure to give yourself room to change plans or take more time when it’s needed. If traveling with a spouse, talk about what realistic expectations might look like for each of you. Make a commitment to have grace with each other and your child. If you are traveling internationally, you will need to see if there are any immunizations that are needed for your area of travel. Some of these must be given well in advance, so do this early. When making reservations with hotels, inquire if cribs are available; then you don’t have to lug around a pack n’ play. On our California vacation, we were able to reserve a crib for all 10 days of our trip. It was nice when we arrived to our room after touring all day, to have a crib already set up for us. Before you start packing, check the weather for where you are going. Even if it’s warm, remember to consider if you and baby will be in air conditioning. If you are flying, airports are known for being cold, so you will want to bring a blanket to keep your little one snug. Keep a running list out, where you or your spouse can add things that you don’t want to forget. Give yourself plenty of time to pack. Bring extra clothes for you and baby. It is unpleasant to walk around smelling like spit up, so be prepared. Pack smart. Your diaper bag can be a life line. Include all the items that you may need during transit: medicine, diapers, wipes, bags for soiled items, change of clothes, toys, pacifier and holder, breast milk or bottle, burp cloth, changing pad, toys and books. Delays are common when traveling, so don’t be caught short handed. You may want to consider a backpack to keep your hands free.
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anything touching the conveyor belt, bag it, • Breast milk and infant formula are not limited to the 3.4 oz rule. TSA states that parents may bring a “reasonable” amount with them through security, but it needs to be separate from your other items and “declared” when you arrive. Do not put any kind of fluid for your baby through the x-ray machine. • Do not plan on using the tap water on the plane; it is not fit for drinking. • Request a tag for your stroller when you get to your gate. Also, this is the time to inquire if the flight is full or if there are empty seats where you can put a car seat. • There is a changing station in the bathroom of most planes.
What Local Moms Say Kari VanHoose is a mom of a 6-month-old boy named Eli. She recently made her first solo flight with the baby. She says, “People helped a ton! Everywhere we went there were other moms who said they understood and there were good samaritans who helped out as well.” Some of Kari’s tips include, making sure you mark “baby in arms,” when ordering your ticket if you have a child younger than 3, and don’t plan on purchasing an additional seat. If there is enough room on the flight, most attendants will allow you to have an extra seat, but don’t assume one will be available. Kari said her airline had not listed her son on her ticket. So the gate attendant asked her to show proof that he was her child. A birth certificate, insurance card or passports are all acceptable. Also, she dressed Eli in a zip-up sleeper for quick changes and traveled in the early morning, so that he would nap during the flight. Kari checked her stroller at the flight gate, so she would have it between flights, but carried Eli on the plane in a sling because her hands were full with a nursing pump and diaper bag. She suggested sitting in an aisle seat in the back of the plane. That way you can get up if you need to, and there is more room in that area to stand. Kari says to remember to pack mom snacks, since often there is not much time between flights. Kelly Farkus, mom of three girls, all of whom she traveled with before 6 months old, says, “You must be flexible or you will be completely stressed out the whole time.” She encourages parents to minimize as many changes during the trip as possible. If you can’t regulate sleep times, then at least keep your child’s eating schedule normal. Elbie Foote, mom of two, says that her oldest child was 4 months old when she first traveled with her. Elbie was self conscience of her baby’s
behavior and on how it might reflect on herself. She says that now as a more experienced parent, she realizes that all babies are fussy sometimes and most people understand that. Elbie says that later, when they took a 22-hour flight to South Africa, with an 11-month-old they bought a little DVD player and Baby Einstein movies, in addition to books and toys. She reminds moms to bring a nursing cover and be prepared to nurse, or give a bottle during take-off and landing to help Baby’s Veteran traveler Tina McKinley, says she and her husband took their son on a trip around the world when he was 2 and loved it. It gave them permission to nap when he did. Tina points out that at one point, they were in transit for 24 hours and it was important to try to keep her toddler’s schedule as “normal” as they could. Later, Tina flew from Japan to California alone with her then 3-year-old son and newborn daughter. She jokes that she lived to tell the tale because she was strategic about packing what she would need, and choosing seats on the plane that were as convenient as she could manage. Tina says that at whatever age, traveling with kids takes extra time to make the experience fun and enjoyable. She says the more relaxed you can be, the better it is for everyone. Our trip to San Francisco had challenging moments, but it was an adventure I’m glad we chose to make. I was impressed by how a baby can bring a sense of community to a group of strangers. Wherever we went people oohed and ahhed over our little one. Conversations were struck with ease and many were eager to help us. It wasn’t all rainbows and ice cream, but as Kari VanHoose says, “Relax, nothing ever goes perfectly.” Enjoy the imperfections with your little one and savor the world through a child’s fresh eyes. J Mysti Koontz is a local writer and mother of four.
Think “Healthy” Eric Kirkendall, M.D., at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center offers suggestions for keeping Baby healthy while traveling: • Bring hand sanitizer and wipes • Request a seat change if the person beside you seems obviously sick • Pack a thermometer in case you need to take Baby’s temperature • Pack Infant Tylenol • Keep your pediatrician’s information handy in case of an emergency
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Roving hands and big imaginations mark the first five years of age!
Editor’s Pick! by B. Toys; justb-byou.com Ages 1 and older $169.95 at onestepahead.com This six-sided activity center is a gigantic version of the little ones you see at doctor’s offices. Made of brightly colored durable wood, this toy is a perfect investment sure to keep your little one busy for hours. Two can play with it and not get in each other’s way — it’s a great piece to keep in the living room when you want all the other toys to be in your child’s room.
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by KidKraft; kidkraft.com Ages 3 and older $129.99 at target.com This immaculate wooden dollhouse is the perfect starter dollhouse. With 16 beautifully crafted pieces of furniture and a gliding elevator, your little dreamer is sure to spend hours playing. It stands 47.5-inches tall, 16-inches wide and 34.75-inches long — so your child is sure to have room for her doll to explore each of the four rooms.
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Flip by Wishbone Design Studio (wishbonedesign.com; $149.99) will have youngsters rocking, rolling and pushing their way around the house. This three-in-one ride-on has one quick conversion to go from rocking to rolling in an instant! Ages 1 - 5 (up to 55 pounds). Cluck & Learn Barn by Bright Starts (brightstarts. com; $24.99) clucks, moos, and oinks with lights and music while teaching your growing one counting, animals and more. With four balls to drop in the top, you never know which door or hole they will come out of. Ages 6 - 36 months.
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Editor’s Pick! Annabelle Dollhouse
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Ages 3 - 5
LeapPad Explorer Learning Tablet by LeapFrog (leapfrog. com; $139.97 starter bundle with $40 App card) is the perfect alternative to the famed iPad, but for little hands. Find similar playing qualities while learning — it even has a built-in camera and video recorder and more. Ages 4 - 9. Imaginext DC Super Friends Batcave by Fisher-Price (fisher-price.com; $55) will keep your little one defending Batman’s turf with imaginative play through a mechanical claw, a secret entrance and more gadgetry. Ages 3 - 8.
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Life gets a lot more active when kids are in this age group. Hands on fun!
Editor’s Pick! Rockboard Scooter
by M.Y. Products ; rockboard.com $199.99 Here’s a great, new take on scootering that kids ages 8 and older will love! The Rockboard relies on a child’s rocking motion to propel it forward up to 10 mph. But it has 2-in-1 technology too, so you can transform it into a regular kick scooter if preferred. Rear spring-enhanced suspension provides for a super smooth ride, and an aluminum alloy brake handle allows for control. Fold it up and take it anywhere!
Editor’s Pick! Monster High Ghoul Spirit Action Figure DollS
by Mattel; mattel.com $59.99 3-pack Girls can’t live without ‘em! If you can get your hands on this Monster High Fearleading Squad, you’ll have a merry Christmas, indeed. The collection includes Draculara, Cleo de Nile and Ghoulia Yelps. Also new from the Monster High line this year is the Gloom Beach set.
Honorable Mentions Disney/Pixar Cars 2 - World Grand Prix Race Set by Carrera of America (carreraslots.com; $183.99) is a slot car racing set including Lightning McQueen and Francesco Benoulli, two speed controllers, straights, curves and more. It’s interchangeable with other Carrera Evolution tracks and cars as you add on. Ages 8 and older.
FASHION DESIGN PROJECTOR KIT by Fashion Angels (fashionangels.com; $32.99) allows you to design endless style combinations by projecting fashions onto a sketch pad, then tracing, coloring, embellishing and more. Pattern slides are included. Ages 8 and older.
FIJIT FRIENDS INTERACTIVE TOYS
Vortex Nitron by Nerf (hasbro.com/nerf;
by Mattel (mattel.com; $49.99 each sold separately) Chose one of four different soft and squishy Fijits (robots, actually) and get ready for fun. The Fijits respond to more than 100 jokes and phrases, they dance and offer surprises, too. Ages 6 and older.
$54.99) An electronic scope with lights makes this disc shooter a blast for kids — literally. Includes 20 discs and disc storage and more disc acceleration than ever before. Ages 6 and older.
K’NEXOSAURUS REX BUILDING SET by K’NEX (knex.com; $32.99) Kids who love to build will love K’NEX pieces and this dino set makes a perfect gift. Including 200 classic pieces, a battery powered motor (batteries not included) makes this bad boy come to life. Ages 7 and older.
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Pro GUITAR STYLE 1 by Paper Jamz (paperjamzpro.com; $24.99) There’s three ways to play with the new series of guitars from Paper Jamz. Play freestyle with real chords, control the rhythm of built-in tunes or just select one of the built-in songs and strum along. Requires four AA batteries (not included). Ages 8 and older.
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by Animal Planet; animal.discovery.com $40 at toysrus.com Your kids will have lots of fun with the coolest radio controlled toy this year: Air Swimmers. Choose the shark or clown fish, inflate with helium and have hours of indoor fun swimming the fish through the air going forward, up and down, or left and right. Make sure you have plenty of room indoors; these fish are big! It’s great fun to watch the tails and fins wave back and forth. Purchase your own small helium tank to keep at home, or have your fish inflated at a local party store.
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Editor’s Pick! Nintendo 3DS
$169.99; nintendo.com By far the flashiest handheld game around, the Nintendo 3DS lets players experience real 3D without glasses! The built-in slider allows users to control the depth of the 3D graphics (or turn them off completely). An integrated motion sensor enhances game play, and the device also has a Web browser and camera that takes 3D photos. Available in three cool colors: aqua blue, flame red and cosmo black.
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iCRYSTAL STEREO DOCKING STATION by Lanchiya Technology (speakal.com; $79.99) for the
iCade by Ion Audio
iPod and iPhone broadcasts your child’s favorite tunes in a sleek style featuring an illuminated teardrop design over the speakers allowing 360-degree sound.
MY3D from Hasbro (hasbro.com; $24.99) is an awesome 3D viewer that works with an iPhone (3G, 3GS, 4 and 4S) or iPod Touch (2G, 3G and 4G). Attach your device to the viewer and enjoy 3D games, videos and apps.
uDRAW GAME TABLET by THQ (worldofudraw.com; $79.99) is a wireless art studio that lets kids create their own masterpieces on the Xbox 360 (Wii and PlayStation 3 versions also available) and lets kids play games with motion features, direct touchscreen control and more.
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Children can be taught basic rules of sharing at an early age, but around the holidays, when there’s a lot of giving and getting going on, you may need to revisit the concepts!
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t’s mine!” “No! No! It’s mine!” “I had it first!” “She always gets to play with it, it’s not fair!” Is this drama exasperatingly familiar? Do you feel like you are constantly being forced into the role of referee? You aren’t alone. All parents, no matter how wise, understanding and patient, face frustrating moments trying to make young children understand the idea of sharing, taking turns, and accepting limits on “yours” and “mine.” Sharing is a learned value and a social skill every child needs to live happily in our society. Unfortunately, the social benefits of sharing, taking turns and playing co-operatively mean little to preschoolers, but they do begin to understand as they get older. Selfish behavior in 2- and 3-year-olds is normal, says Renee Mosiman, a family therapist and co-author of The Smarter Preschooler: Unlocking Your Child’s Intellectual Potential (Brighter Insights; $14.95). “So, having a regular set of playmates over the years will encourage trust among friends. As your child develops that sense of trust, he will be more likely to share with others.” A child’s instinctive reaction is to hang on to his possessions, take the largest piece of whatever is being offered, and hoard any interesting toys, even if he does not intend to play with them. One reason toddlers have so much trouble sharing is that they are just beginning to see themselves as separate human beings. Coping with the problems of separation and independence takes all their emotional energy. Before they can develop respect for “yours” and “mine,” they have to develop a view of themselves as unique individuals. Even though the maturity to share and play fair develops slowly, it’s easy to expose toddlers to the idea of sharing early and often. Just don’t expect great results. Remember that at this age, no matter how much your children’s grabby, self-centered behavior embarrasses you, it doesn’t mean you are failing as parents. When your 2-year-old jerks a doll out of her playmate’s hands, this aggression does not have the same emotional meaning as an adult taking something by force from another adult.
AGES AND STAGES Teaching by example starts in infancy. Make it clear from your actions that you value fairness. Talk about what is “yours” and what is “mine” — moreover, about taking turns and sharing. With
feature very young children, it helps to anticipate and avoid situations where the need to share will set off a temper tantrum. A favorite toy can be put away during a friend’s visit if it is too great a treasure to share. If possible, have two of some toys available. Yard sales are great places to pick up duplicate toys at reasonable prices. One simple game that you can play with little ones to introduce the idea of taking turns is to build a block tower cooperatively. Put down the first block and say something like “Let’s build a tower. Here is MY block. Now you put YOUR block on next. Now here’s another of MY blocks. Where does YOUR next block go?” After a few rounds the child will inevitably knock the tower down, and you can start again.
One great way to teach children about sharing is to let them pick out toys they no longer want to give away and share with others. By the age of 4, Mosiman says, many children understand the idea of sharing and taking turns even if they are unable to put the concept into practice. Many 4-year-olds go to preschool or group daycare where the major social goals are learning to cooperate, take turns and respect each other’s property. Check with your child’s teacher to see how she handles grabbing or toy-hoarding. Sometimes the school rules on sharing can be successfully invoked to keep peace at home.
WAYS YOU CAN HELP Food can be used to set the example of equality. When you must divide one of something, try this technique. Have one child do the dividing and let the other child choose which piece he wants first. You’ll find that the first child will quickly learn to divide the piece as evenly as possible. Teaching children to share requires patience and more patience. Perfectly normal 5- and 6-year-olds still tend to be egocentric. They are developmentally too immature to empathize read-
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ily or to understand how their actions affect the feelings of others. This age child still needs to be reminded to share both through example and by teaching. Children in elementary school enjoy playing board games and are old enough to understand the rules. Try introducing these kids to some of the commercial games that require sharing and cooperation as the strategy to win. One good game like this for kids 5 and older is The Squirrel Game (Ravensberger). To succeed in this game, sometimes you must give away your hoard of pine cones. If you accumulate too many, your cart will tip over and you will lose them all. Another excellent source of cooperative board games for ages pre-school through adult is the Geode Educational Options catalogue (PO. Box 106, West Chester PA, 19381; 215-692-0413). Most of the games are manufactured by Family Pastimes and emphasize problem solving and pooling of resources. For example, Christmas, a game for ages 5 to 8 has the goal of making sure everyone has a merry Christmas through sharing, giving and helping. Given as a pre-holiday gift, it can help make sure the spirit of the season is not lost to acquisitiveness. Frustrated parents often slip into the habit of telling a child that he is “bad” for not sharing. But learning to share is hard work and this kind of criticism is destructive. Comment on the behavior, not the child. Tell your child that the way he acting is unacceptable (but that you still love him). “I don’t like to see you grabbing the truck away from your sister” separates your opinion of the behavior from your approval of the child. Never miss an opportunity to comment positively on behavior you like. Compliments and praise often work wonders in producing cooperation. Finally, try to give your child space to develop some sense of “mine.” No one should have to share everything all the time. There will always be a special toy or a security blanket that is too precious to share. Allowing a few things to be reserved for your child’s exclusive use will make it easier for him to accept sharing his other toys. There are no quick and easy solutions to teaching values. Some days you will need a referee’s whistle and a judge’s wisdom to keep things under control. But by starting early and repeating the message of fairness both in words and by example, children will eventually “catch” the value of sharing. Trish Davidson is a mother and freelance writer who writes frequently about her experiences with raising children.
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of joof joyful yful scholarServing infants -- grade grade6.6. Students Students receive receivethethepriceless pricelessgiftsgifts motivated and self-disciplined lifelong lear nship and the thetools toolsto become to become motivated and self-disciplined lifelong learners who are students of both life and academic subjects. Children learn at their own pace, building self-esteem while being taught as individuals. Our proskillsskills (i.e (i.e.. critical thinking gram is academically academically rigorous rigorouswhile whilestressing stressinglife life thinking and and ners. courteous behavior). The Theresult resultis motivated, is motivated, self-disciplined lifelong-lear lifelong-learners.
962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati 513-345-2242 • cincyplay.com Programs for young actors from pre-K - grade 12 include theater tours , acting classes, summer da y camp sessions , the annual holida y show (A Christmas Carol) and the Rosenthal Ne xt Generation Theatre Series . 2020 Sherman Avenue, Cincinnati 513-396-5578 • drakeplanetarium.org Email: pbowers@drakeplanetarium.org Come let your imagination soar! F eaturing our popular Le go Robotics, Architecture, Crazy Contraptions and Young Builders classes. Science Adventure classes include Rockin’ Rockets, Battle Bots, Engineering, Amusement Park Science and Destination: Space. 9920 Carver Road, Cincinnati 513-985-9444 • thegardnerschool.com An award-winning, academically-focused preschool for ages 6 wks . through private full-day kindergarten. Our early childhood education curriculum is ageappropriate and is among the highest standards in the industr y. Your child will reach their full potential guided b y our highly qualifi ed, degreed teachers and may participate in such activities as sign language, the Be Smart Kids computer program, dance, gymnastics, foreign languages and music and drama.
Indian Springs Academy of Music
9690 Cincinnati-Columbus Road, Cincinnati 513-779-7373 • indianspringsacademy.org Private instruction in piano, jazz piano, strings, voice, winds, band instruments and guitar. Offerings also include music theory classes, Music LAB curricula (age-appropriate software to develop theor y, rhythm, ear training and music literature) and quar terly recitals.
Kinder Garden School
10969 Reed Hartman Hwy. Blue Ash 513-791-4300 • kindergardenschool.com
–and– 5900 West Chester Road, Ste. C, West Chester 513-874-3100 • kindergardenschool.com Ages 6 wks . - 6 yrs . Together with interaction of child, staff and family, we develop the complete child. We provide formative encouragement and kno wledge with hands-on staff taking a personal interest in family and holistic education decisions for the child. Kinder Garden School is devoted to growing a child’s wish to flourish and learn by cultivating curiosity and problem-solving proficiency in a full, supportive, fertile, fun setting. ENLIGHTENMENT IS OUR MISSION .
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Music Makers: 6131 Campus Lane, Cincinnati Miami Township Civic Ctr.: 6101 Meijer Drive, Milford Cincinnati Ballet, Otto M. Budig Academy Grace Church: South Lebanon Road, Loveland 1555 Central Pkwy., Cincinnati 513-231-3973 • kindermusikbycs.kindermusik.net –and– For families with children from bir th - 6 yrs. Sing, dance and play instruments with your child as they learn basic music concepts. Ages 4 - 5 yrs. compose, create and ex11444 Deerfield Road, Ste. A, Cincinnati plore music from different regions of the world by singing and playing glockenspiels, dul513-562-1111 • cballet.org cimers, recorders and percussion instruments. See our website for free classes. Birthday training program program combines professional instruction, instruction, perThe region’s only pre-professional training strongconnection connectiontotoCincinnati CincinnatiBallet. Ballet. Classes are areheld heldininthethe parties, too. Voted “Best Music Instruction” by the readers of Cincinnati Family magazine. formance opportunities and aa strong Classes Cincinnati Ballet BalletCompany Company dancers rehearse. Ballet students The Little Gym state-of-the-art studios where Cincinnati withcompany company dancers, gaining insight insightinto intothethelifelife a professional dancer.7318 Yankee Road, Liberty Twp.: 513-777-1110 frequently interact with of aofprofessional dancer. Cincinnati Country Day School 8201 Arbor Square Drive, Mason: 513-204-1400 6905 Given Road, Cincinnati thelittlegym.com Teaching movement skills in a non-competitive en vironment to help build young 513-561-7298 • countryday.net children’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual skills . Pro grams are designed CCDS is a aco-educational, co-educational, independent, college-preparatory school forforstu-stufor ages 4 mos. - 12 yrs. and incorporate music with movement and learning. dents from 18 mos. - grade grade 12. Located on a beautiful 62-acre campus in Indian tuitiontuition assistance is a is available. vailable. The Mad Potter Madeira IndianHill.Hill. Merit Meritandandneed-based need-based assistance
Cincinnati Museum Center
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati 513-287-7000 • cincymuseum.org
Cincinnati Museum Museum Center Center offer offer enrichment enrichmentprogramming programming throughAll three museums at Cincinnati Natural History History and Science offers Music Music inin Motion Motion for for out each month. The Museum ofof Natural Story children ages 5 and younger. The Cincinnati History Museum offers Once Upon a Story for preschoolers. And Duke Energy Children’s Museum has an intense intense focus on early childhood education, including daily programming and the Sprouts Institute workshops.
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The Music Factory
513-545-7125 • themusicfactoryonline.com Offering educational group music classes for children ages 9 mos . - 5 yrs. onsite at your preschool,day care or summer camp.
Piano Lessons In Your Home – Piano, Guitar and Voice Lessons
513-860-3540 • pianolessonsinyourhome.com Offering piano, guitar and voice lessons for all ages in yourwnohome with experienced instructors in the Cincinnati area and in Northern Kentucky. Also offers free recitals, a flexible make-up policy, an extensive music library and flexible scheduling.
Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Nursery School
5950 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati 513-631-0170 • prpc.org Professionally-qualified teachers pro vide active, expressive, child-centered lear ning experiences at this 3 star award-winning program. Choose two-, three-, four- or five-day morning or afternoon sessions for children 30 mos. - 5 yrs . Excellent ratios, degreed teachers and spacious, sunny classrooms await your preschooler. Parent and child classes are also a vailable for infants and toddlers . Call to schedule your tour toda y.
Sycamore Presbyterian Preschool
11800 Mason Road, Cincinnati 513-683-7717 • sycamorechurch.org 3 star Step Up T o Quality pro gram for children 3 - 5 yrs . Qualified teachers provide a nur turing atmosphere and instill Christian values . Along with mor ning and after noon classes, extended day classes are offered. T eachers greet children daily at the car door and escor t them into the building.
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St. Ursula Villa
3660 Vineyard Place, Cincinnati 513-871-7218 • stursulavilla.org Serving ages 3 yrs. - grade 8, St. Ursula Villa provides academic excellence in the Ursuline tradition. Emphasis is on the individual, family atmosphere , whole-child development, outstanding high school preparation, and championship athletics. Student:teacher ratio of 10:1, and a school enrollment of 495. Informational Coffees No v. 2, 7 and 10.
Springer School and Center
2121 Madison Road, Cincinnati 513 871-6080 •springer-ld.org For 40 y ears, Springer School and Center has empo wered students with lear ning disabilities to be come strategic learners. Springer offers a day school for students ages 6 - 14 and outreach programs and learning disability resources for students, parents and teachers in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Summit Country Day School
2161 Grandin Road, Cincinnati 513-871-4700 • summitcds.og The area’s only Catholic , independent co-ed, college prep school ser ving students 2 yrs . - grade 12. Pro grams include a classical academic curriculum with a global perspective and a national ly recognized Education for Character pro gram. Open House and preview da ys: No v. 8, 10, 17, 19 and 29.
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early 2 million LED lights guide the way for families strolling through themed areas of the Zoo, including Fairyland, a Candy Cane Forest, a Twinkle Trail and more. Keep an eye out for rappin’ elves and other costumed characters, including performances from Madcap Puppets each evening at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St.; 5 - 9 p.m.; free with admission ($14 adults, $10 seniors and ages 2 - 12). Call 513-281-4700 or visit cincinnatizoo.org.
LOOK FOR MORE FAVORITE FAMILY TRADITIONS ON PAGE 39.
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isit downtown Jasper for artisans of all kinds, including wood-carving, pottery and quilting, along with carolers, visits with Santa, carriage rides, holiday home tours, live entertainment and more. Downtown Jasper, IN. Call 812-482-6866 or visit jasperin.org.
1 thursday BOOKFAIR
Support Mariemont Junior High’s book fair, and enjoy music and games while helping them with their fundraiser. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7800 Montgomery Road; 513-794-9320.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Please see “Now Playing” on page 38 for details.
AN EVENING WITH AN EATING DISORDER EXPERT
Join expert Sarah Lavanier, who discusses therapy options for those suffering with eating disorders, in this ongoing series from the Lindner Center of HOPE. Lindner Center of HOPE, 4075 Old Western Row Road, Mason; 6:30 p.m.; call for admission fee information; 513-536-4673 or lindnercenterofhope.org.
MOMS’ NIGHT OUT (AR)
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Moms are invited to spend an evening getting ideas for holiday entertaining and family meals this season with free samples and optional meal making. Get raffle tickets for prizes and do some gift shopping through Lia Sophia, Scentsy and Thirty-One. Dream Dinners, 7500 Beechmont Ave.; 6 - 8 p.m.; 513-233-3732 or dreamdinners.com.
All ages are invited to make some holiday crafts with the help of park staff. Laboiteaux Woods Nature Preserve, 5400 Lanius Lane; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Dec. 3; $5 per person or $15 per family; 513542-2909 or cincinnatiparks.com.
SNOW WHITE
ART WALK
Please see “Now Playing” on page 38 for details.
FREE STORY TIME FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Join Miss Linda, who reads My Brother Char lie and Don’t Call Me Special , followed by a craft activity. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7800 Montgomery Road; 2 p.m.; 513-794-9320.
WHITE CHRISTMAS
Please see “Now Playing” on page 38 for details.
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT WORKSHOP (AR)
Please see “Spotlight” this page for details.
MANATEE MART
Peruse the hand-made offerings of artists and crafters, while benefitting Unified for Unifat, which supports students attending Unifat School in Uganda. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
BOOKFAIR
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Listen to piano music, stories and do some shopping to support the Cincinnati Country Day School book fair. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7800 Montgomery Road; 513-794-9320. Please see “Spotlight” on page 30 for details.
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Enjoy more than 120 artists displaying and selling original paintings, photographs, pottery, glass art and jewelry. Begin your walk at Essex Studios, where you will be greeted by the Cincinnati Circus and enjoy food from local food truck Café de Wheels. Essex Studios, 2511 Essex Place; 6 - 11 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3; 513-4762170 or essexstudios.com.
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Learn the stories behind Orion, the Big and Little Dippers and other constellations in this homeschool program that covers how stars form and function, types, nebulas and more. Trailside Nature Center, Burnet Woods, 3251 Brookline Drive; 10 a.m., 12 or 2 p.m.; $5 per person; 513-751-3679 or cincinnatiparks.com.
SCPA’S THE NUTCRACKER
Please see “Now Playing” on page 38 for details.
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT WORKSHOP (AR)
Please see Dec. 2 for details.
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ARTREACH THEATRE: THE GIFT OF THE MAGI (AR)
Bring your family for a play about a young couple, each trying to make the other’s dream come true, in this presentation form the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s ArtReach program. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St.; 11:30 a.m.; free for members, $5 for nonmembers; 513684-4516 or taftmuseum.org.
ART WALK
Please see Dec. 2 for details.
BOOKFAIR
Enjoy an entertaining evening as the Mt. Notre Dame Theater Group performs to fundraise for their school programs. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7800 Montgomery Road; call for performance time; 513-7949320.
GIFTING MADE GREEN (AR)
Miss Kelli and Megan Suttman from Imago Earth Center show ages 4 - 10 how to reuse everyday materials to create beautiful gifts. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; call for time; $3 per child; 513-7312665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
FREE HOLIDAY BALLET
The Miami Valley Dance Company presents dances from a favorite Christmas ballet, and invite the audience to join them. Dayton Mall, 2700 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton; 2 p.m.; daytonmall.com.
FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT (AR)
BRIGHT IDEAS: HOMEMADE HOLIDAYS
The Band of Flight celebrates the holidays through instrumentals and vocals with a variety of new and classic holiday favorites. Tickets are required. National Museum of the United States Air Force, 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 - 4; 937-2551283 or nationalmuseum.af.mil.
FREE DELHI CHRISTMAS PARADE
Step close to the bonfire, dip a candle, decorate a gingerbread cookie, and take a photo in the Holiday scene. Don’t miss the puppet play and storytelling, along with old-fashioned games and crafts in today’s holiday faire. Families can also enjoy refreshments while listening to students, staff and parents play instruments and sing. Cincinnati Waldorf School, 5555 Little Flower Ave.; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 513-541-0220 or cinciwaldorf.org.
Celebrate the season with homemade crafts, including garland, decorations, ornaments and more with paper expert Jessica Wolf from Paper Acorn. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, Union Terminal, 1301 Western Ave.; 1 p.m.; $5 members, $7 plus admission nonmembers (all museums pass $12.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.40 toddler pass); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org. Join in for some hot chocolate and donuts while you watch the parade and get a free picture with Santa himself. Remke bigg’s, 5025 Delhi Road; 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; remkes.com.
FREE DOWNTOWN DAZZLE DAYS
Join Cincinnati Family and NKY Family magazines at the library and celebrate the holidays with crafts, games and activities and a live performance from David Kisor at 2 p.m. Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, 800 Vine St.; 1 - 4 p.m.; 513-369-6900 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
FREE FAMILY FIRST SATURDAY
Talk to local artists about their wintery creations while enjoying performances from Kinderballet and holiday carols sung by Xavier University’s male a cappella group, Harmon-X. Go on an imaginary sleigh ride through the museum to complete a scavenger hunt and make a pit stop in Artworld for hands-on art. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 1 - 4 p.m.; 513-721-ARTS (2787) or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
FEAST OF CAROLS
FREE HOLIDAY FAIRE FOR THE FAMILY
HOLIDAY FOLLIES
Please see “Spotlight” on page 30 for details.
FREE HOLIDAY IN THE VILLAGE
Hop on the holiday shuttle in Downtown Montgomery and visit the area as it gets into the festive spirit. Visit with Santa and make a craft with Mrs. Claus, enjoy a free horse-drawn wagon ride, check out the miniature Ohio National Victorian Holiday Village, live entertainment, a gingerbread house contest and more. Downtown Montgomery; 5 - 8 p.m.; 513-891-2424 or montgomeryohio.org.
HOLIDAY SING
Join the Cincinnati Boychoir as they sing for the holidays. Mason United Methodist Church, 6315 South Mason Montgomery Road; 4 p.m.; a $5 donation is appreciated; cincinnatiboychoir.org.
JASPER O’TANNENBAUM DAYS
Please see “Spotlight” on page 28 for details.
JINGLE BELL RUN
Bring your family for festive choral favorites performed by CCM’s choirs and concert orchestra. Corbett Auditorium, College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati campus; 5 p.m. Dec. 3, 2 and 5 p.m. Dec. 4; $12; 513-556-4183 or ccm.uc.edu.
Run or walk a 5K for the Arthritis Foundation and kick off the holidays by helping others. Wear a holiday themed costume, tie jingle bells to your shoes or just come as you are. Dayton Mall, 2700 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton; 9 a.m.; daytonmall.com.
FREE FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION OPEN HOUSE
FREE MADCAP PUPPETS
Make a difference in a child’s life. Get information on foster care, adoption, and independent adoption home studies. For Kentucky residents only. Join WRRM 98, who broadcasts live from the event and enjoy refreshments, giveaways and prizes. Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home, 75 Orphanage Road; 1 - 3 p.m.; dcchome.org/wings.html.
FREE GERMAN STORY TIME
All ages are invited to learn simple German vocabulary through stories and songs. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 a.m.; 513-7312665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
Madcap Puppets perform Tales of Flight With the Brothers Wright. Grove Banquet Hall, 9158 Winton Road; 1 p.m.; 513-522-1410 or springfieldtwp.org/ winterfest.cfm.
MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER OPEN HOUSE
Bring the whole family to celebrate the holiday season and explore the arts center’s offerings. Shop for one-of-a-kind gift items while grades 1 - 4 take a workshop ($15 per child). Take photos with Santa, enjoy refreshments, and adults are invited to take a tole painting workshop with artist Shelley Sizemore ($30 per person). Middletown Arts Center, 130 N. Verity Pkwy., Middletown; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 513-424-2417 or middletownartscenter.com.
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PEOPLE IN PARKS: A 50’S CELEBRATION
Take a trip back in time with pictures of families enjoying the parks in the 1950s. Craft activities are available for a small fee, along with refreshments. Ellenwood Nature Barn, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road; 12 - 4 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.
SANTA BRUNCH (AR)
Join a holiday brunch with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, and take part in a visit with Santa and his friends. Scottish Rite Ballroom, Taft Theatre, Fifth and Sycamore Streets; 11:30 a.m.; $40 for brunch and performance, $25 for brunch only; 513-569-8080, ext. 10 or thechildrenstheatre.com.
SATURDAY MORNING CHILDREN’S SERIES
Enjoy the Holiday Punch Variety Show from local favorite, The Frisch Marionettes. Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave.; 11 a.m.; $5; 513-241-6550 or cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
SIGNING SAFARI GOES TO THE ZOO (AR)
Ages 18 - 36 months can have a wild time singing and signing with the animals. Cincinnati Zoo, 3400 Vine St.; 9:30 or 11 a.m. Dec. 3, 6, 9 and 10; $17 members, $20 non-members; cincinnatizoo.org.
FREE THESE AREN’T YOUR MOM’S CLOTH DIAPERS (AR)
Learn more about the benefits of using cloth diapers — including saving money, helping the environment and even early toilet training. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Ave.; 11:15 a.m.; 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies.com.
TOT SHABBAT SERVICE
Share the joy of Shabbat in a service designed specifically for families with infants to preschoolers. Service will be followed by a snack and an activity to introduce families and children to Rockdale Temple. Rockdale Temple, 8501 Ridge Road; 10 a.m.; 513-8919900 or rockdaletemple.org.
4 sunday BERRY MERRY MONKEY MITZVAH (AR)
Fusion Family, an initiative of The Mayerson Foundation for interfaith families with children 10 and younger, and in which at least one parent is Jewish, and the other is not, or in which both parents have converted to Judaism, presents this program. Monkey around for a “beary” special chance to learn about and do a Mitzvah, the Jewish notion of a “good deed.” Families will make a cuddly friend for a child in need and make one for themselves too. Build-a-Bear Workshop, Kenwood Towne Center; 9:30 a.m.; fusionnati.org.
BRUNCH WITH SANTA (AR)
Enjoy a buffet of more than 25 items, including an omelet bar, while Santa greets children and listens to wish lists. A complimentary 4x6 photo will be given to each child. Stonewood Banquet Center at Sharon Woods, 11555 Swing Road, Sharonville; 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 4 and 11; $14.95 adults, $7.95 ages 2 - 12, free, 23 months and younger; 513-769-0624 or greatparks.org.
FREE DOWNTOWN DAZZLE DAYS
Join Cincinnati Family and NKY Family magazines at the library and celebrate the holidays with crafts, games and activities and a live performance from Madcap Puppets at 2 p.m. Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, 800 Vine St.; 1 - 4 p.m.; 513-3696900 or cincinnatilibrary.org. (please turn the page)
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elebrate the season with a hometown tribute in this spectacular production from the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. Trixie doesn’t think there’s anything exciting to do in Cincinnati, but her friends will soon rally to show off what a wonderful place the city is during everyone’s favorite time of year. Taft Theatre, Fifth and Sycamore Streets; Dec. 2 - 4 and 10 - 11; $7 - $20. Call 513-369-8080, ext. 10 or visit thechildrenstheatre.com.
FEAST OF CAROLS
Please see Dec. 3 for details.
FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT (AR)
Please see Dec. 3 for details.
HOLIDAY FOLLIES
Please see “Spotlight” on page 30 for details.
JASPER O’TANNENBAUM DAYS
Please see “Spotlight” on page 28 for details.
FREE MADCAP PUPPETS
Madcap Puppets performs Jack and the Gentle Giant this afternoon. Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, 800 Vine St.; 2 p.m.; 513-369-6900 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
MAY FESTIVAL YOUTH CHORUS
5 monday HAPPIEST BABY ON THE BLOCK (AR)
Learn how to calm even the fussiest of babies and help the both of you get a better night’s sleep. Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Road; 6:45 p.m.; $50 (includes a Parent Kit and DVD); 513-475-4500 or trihealth.com.
SPROUTS INSTITUTE: SONGS AND STORIES
Enjoy seasonal music, choral selections, and solo repertoire from the May Festival Youth Chorus, composed of high school students from throughout Greater Cincinnati. Tickets are free, but required for admission. Limit four tickets per person. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St.; 2:30 p.m. (tickets available at 11:30 a.m.); 513-684-4515 or taftmuseum.org.
Bring your baby for a fun and researched-based literacy program using books, songs and finger-plays. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, Union Terminal, 1301 Western Ave.; 10 a.m.; $5 members, $7 plus admission nonmembers (all museums pass $12.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.40 toddler pass); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.
NORTHERN HILLS SYNAGOGUE GIFT SHOP
WINTER IN THE WOODLANDS (AR)
Pick out your Hanukkah presents during this annual gift shop sale, featuring gift ideas for everyone in the family, from youngest to oldest. Northern Hills Synagogue, 5714 Fields-Ertel Road; Dec. 4 - 18; 513-931-6038 or nhs-cba.org.
FREE PARENT TEACHER STORE OPEN HOUSE
Bring the whole family! Kids can enjoy crafts, games and snacks, while grown-ups can take advantage of special discounts on their holiday shopping. Parent Teacher Store, 6914 Burlington Pike; 1 - 5 p.m.; 859-283-0151 or parentteacherstoreusa.com.
PEOPLE IN PARKS: A 50’S CELEBRATION
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Last day to register. Families are invited to follow a luminaria-lit trail on a self-guided walk, make crafts and enjoy live acoustic Celtic music by a crackling fire. You can even learn to play the dulcimer with the Strothers family California Woods Nature Preserve, 5400 Kellogg Ave.; 6 - 8 p.m. on Dec. 9; $5 per person; 513-231-8678 or cincinnatiparks.com.
FREE YOUTH WIND ENSEMBLES
Enjoy performances from both the Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble and the Cincinnati Junior Youth Wind Ensemble. Corbett Auditorium, College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati campus; 7 p.m.; 513-5564183 or ccm.uc.edu.
6 tuesday IS YOUR CHILD OVERSCHEDULED? (AR)
Scott Osterfeld presents this discussion on learning to recognize how much is too much for your family, the causes and solutions for children’s stress and anxiety, and how to best provide the much-needed emotional space children need to grow. Beech Acres Parenting Center, 6881 Beechmont Ave.; 6:30 p.m.; $15; 513-2316630 or beechacres.org/classes.
SIGNING SAFARI GOES TO THE ZOO (AR)
Please see Dec. 3 for details.
FREE TRINITY TOGETHER TIME
The outreach program Trinity Together Time hosts a special event featuring Cincinnati Museum Center’s program, “1, 2, 3, Blast Off” designed for ages birth - 5 years and their parents. Trinity Community Church, 3850 E. Galbraith Road; 1 - 2:30 p.m.; 513-791-7631 or trinitycincinnati.org.
7 wednesday BREAKFAST WITH SANTA (AR)
Last day to register. Have breakfast with Santa and his friends, including a breakfast buffet, entertainment, crafts and activities and more. Voice of America Park, 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester; 12:30 - 2 p.m. Dec. 11; $16.95 ages 12 - adult, $7.95 ages 7 - 12, $5.95 ages 2 - 7, free ages younger than 2, a motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.
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CHRISTMAS ON CAMPUS (AR)
Last day to register. Current girls in grade 8 are invited to a sleepover event full of fun, pizza, s’mores, games, contests, dancing and more. Mother of Mercy High School, 3036 Werk Road; 8 p.m. Dec. 9 - 8 a.m. Dec. 10; $3 and two canned goods for the Mercy H.O.M.E. Food Pantry; 513-661-2740, ext. 346 or motherofmercy.org/Christmas.
FREE OPEN HOUSE
Learn about the benefits of a Montessori education and meet the staff and faculty. Xavier University Montessori Lab School, 1024 Dana Ave.; 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.; 513745-3402 or xavier.edu/montessori.
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9 friday CALICO CHILDREN’S THEATRE PERFORMANCE
Please see “Spotlight” on page 32 for details.
THURSDAY ART PLAY
Ages 3 - 7 and their caregivers are invited to the CAC’s UnMuseum for an afternoon of art exploration — use winter weather to create some “cool” art! Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East Sixth St.; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $6.50 seniors, $5.50 students with ID, $4.50 ages 3 - 13, free ages younger than 3; 513-345-8400 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
SIGNING SAFARI GOES TO THE ZOO (AR)
CHRISTMAS ON CAMPUS (AR)
Please see Dec. 3 for details.
Please see Dec. 7 for details.
WINTER IN THE WOODLANDS (AR)
CULTURE KIDS (AR)
Bring your little Sir Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein or Thomas Jefferson to express their creativity in his handson experience for adults and preschoolers. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.; $10 per pair members, $20 per pair nonmembers, ($3 and $6 for additional person); 513-721-ARTS (2787) or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS WITH THE POPS
FREE CHRISTMAS STORY TIME
Enjoy a holiday story and a sampling of goodies from the café! Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7800 Montgomery Road; 2 p.m.; 513-794-9320.
FREE PREPARATORY DANCE
Enjoy a holiday dance performance from the CCM Preparatory Department. Corbett Theatre, CollegeConservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati campus; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10; 513-556-4183 or ccm.uc.edu.
10 saturday CALICO CHILDREN’S THEATRE PERFORMANCE
Please see “Spotlight” on page 32 for details.
FREE CANDY CANE HUNT
Please see “Now Playing” on page 38 for details.
HOLIDAY MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Please see Dec. 5 for details.
Enjoy live performances of holiday music by the Cincinnati Dulcimer Society and the Colerain High School Cardinal String Project. Ellenwood Nature Barn, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road; 7 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.
Go on a search for candy canes throughout the village! Goebel Park, Philadelphia Street, Covington; 2 p.m.; covingtonky.org.
CINCINNATI BOYCHOIR’S MESSIAH
Please join the Cincinnati Boychoir for their annual performance of Handel’s Messiah, featuring the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra with special guest, The Christ Church Cathedral Chancel Choir, who will perform Vivaldi’s Gloria. Christ Church Cathedral, 314 East 4th St.; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 and 5 p.m. Dec. 11; $20 adults, $12 students and seniors; 513-396-7664 or cincinnatiboychoir.org.
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A National Historic Landmark
Visit beautiful Hillforest Victorian House Museum all decked out in holiday splendor. Featured Exhibit: Antique Dolls dating 1855-1925
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Acting Classes
Open for tours Tuesday–Sunday 1:00–5:00 Admission charged.
make great gifts!
Acting classes are perfect for the budding artist of any age. Classes explore the basics of acting, improvisation, movement and theatre games.
WINTER CLASSES start Jan. 21!
• For children and adults! • Classes offered at Clifton Cultural Center, Mayerson JCC and the Playhouse. • All levels welcome! Learn in a fun, no-fail environment.
Call 812-926-0087 for list of holiday events or visit www.hillforest.org 213 Fifth Street, Aurora, IN 47001
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amazing magic, audience participation and silly fun. your child is the STAR of the show! harvey the live rabbit appears.
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rtReach, a division of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, presents The Gift of the Magi, the tale of Della and Jim, who learn how to make each other’s holiday dreams come true after getting a little too caught up in the commercialism of Christmas. Krueger Auditorium at UC Clermont College, 4200 Clermont College Drive, Batavia; 10:30 a.m., 12:30 (for schools and homeschool groups) and 7 p.m. (public performance) Dec. 9 and 10:30 a.m. Dec. 10 (public performance); $3 for schools and homeschool groups, $5 for public performances. Call 513-558-1215 or visit ucclermont.edu/community_arts.
FREE DOWNTOWN DAZZLE DAYS
Join Cincinnati Family and NKY Family magazines at the library and celebrate the holidays with crafts, games and activities and a live performance from Jennifer Ellis at 2 p.m. Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, 800 Vine St.; 1 - 4 p.m.; 513-369-6900 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
FREE FAMILY DAY
Learn about the Wright brothers and their incredible invention through stories and aerospace demonstration stations, while kids can make paper aviation-themed holiday ornaments. National Museum of the United States Air Force, 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 937-255-1283 or nationalmuseum. af.mil.
THE GAITHER CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING
Grammy-award winner Bill Gaither visits the area with a music spectacular, featuring his award-winning group, The Gaither Vocal Band. Bank of Kentucky Center, 500 Nunn Drive, Highland Heights; 6 p.m., doors open at 4:30 p.m.; $28.50 - $38.50; 800-745-3000 or bankofkentuckycenter.com.
GRANDPARENTS’ WEEKEND
Bring the whole family to share stories, learn about different generations and have fun together through all kinds of hands-on activities. Cincinnati Museum Center, Union Terminal, 1301 Western Ave.; visit site for complete schedule of activities; all museums pass $12.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.50 toddler pass; Dec. 10 - 11; 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION IN SONG
The 250 members of the Cincinnati Children’s Choir perform holiday songs from around the globe. Corbett Auditorium, College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati campus; 3 pm.; $12; 513-5564183 or ccm.uc.edu.
JINGLE BELL RUN
Join a 5K walk or run to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 West Rivercenter Blvd., Covington; 10 a.m.; $20 - $30; 513-271-4545 or arthritis.org/jingle-bell-run.php.
FREE NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESS
Dealing with the cold is serious business for forest animals — found out how they do it in this winter program for preschoolers and kindergarteners that includes a puppet show, activities and a hike. Avon Woods Nature Center, 4235 Paddock Road; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 513-861-3435 or cincinnatiparks.com.
PAINTBRUSH POTTERY ORNAMENT PAINTING
Children of all ages are invited to paint their own unique ornament, which actually says Happy Holidays in Braille. Dayton Mall, 2700 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton; 12 - 4 p.m.; daytonmall.com.
PANCAKES WITH SANTA (AR)
Kick off Grandparents’ Weekend with a special brunch featuring a decorate-your-own pancake buffet and photo opportunities with Santa. Losantiville Dining Room, Cincinnati Museum Center, Union Terminal, 1301 Western Ave.; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $12 adults, $6 children, free ages younger than 5; 513-287-7021 or cincymuseum.org.
FREE PREPARATORY DANCE
Please see Dec. 9 for details.
SIGNING SAFARI GOES TO THE ZOO (AR)
Please see Dec. 3 for details.
FREE DOWNTOWN DAZZLE DAYS
Bring your crew to learn some simple Spanish through stories and songs. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
Join Cincinnati Family and NKY Family magazines at the library and celebrate the holidays with crafts, games and activities and a live performance from Frisch Marionettes at 2 p.m. Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, 800 Vine St.; 1 - 4 p.m.; 513-369-6900 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
FREE TUMMY TO TUMMY (AR)
GRANDPARENTS’ WEEKEND
FREE SPANISH STORY TIME
Wearing Baby in a sling or carrier has a number of benefits, including less crying, better digestion, and better sleep patterns. Learn how to choose the right sling or carrier for you. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Ave.; 11:15 a.m.; 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies.com.
11 sunday BREAKFAST WITH SANTA (AR)
Please see Dec. 7 for details.
BRUNCH WITH SANTA (AR)
Please see Dec. 4 for details.
BOOKFAIR
Support St. Vincent Ferrer School while getting your holiday shopping done during this book fair. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7800 Montgomery Road; 513-7949320.
CINCINNATI BOYCHOIR’S MESSIAH
Please see Dec. 10 for details.
Please see Dec. 10 for details.
HOLIDATE (AR)
Celebrate the holidays with the special youngster in your life on a date night that includes baked goods from Mrs. Claus’ kitchen, hot cocoa, and a performance from the Otto M. Budig Academy. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 6 p.m.; $20 members, $30 nonmembers ($8 and $12 per additional person); 513287-7021 or cincymuseum.org.
JEWELRY MAKING FAMILY WORKSHOP (AR)
Ages 6 and older and a parent are invited to use semi-precious stones to create a bracelet or necklace. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road; 1 - 3 p.m.; $42 per parent/child members, $58 per parent child nonmembers, $12 per additional child; 513-761-7500 or ccummings@ mayersonjcc.org or jointhej.org.
FREE JUNIOR STRINGS
The CCM Preparatory Department presents the Cincinnati Junior Strings, led by Gerald Dean and Rachel Bierkan. Muntz Theatre, UC Blue Ash College, 9555 Plainfield Road; 3 p.m.; 513-556-4183 or ccm. uc.edu. (please turn the page)
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More Holiday Fun for the Whole Family
Downtown Cincinnati, Inc. - Macy’s Downtown Dazzle 513-421-4440 • downtowncincinnati.com
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Fountain Square, Dec. 3, 10 and 17 at 6:30 p.m. (choirs at 5:30 p.m.). Forget the chimney! Santa rappels down the side of the 525 Vine Building to the Macy’s rooftop to kick off the holiday fireworks display.
Hamilton County Parks, Sharon Woods - Santaland at Holiday in Lights 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville • greatparks.org Visit Santaland when you bring your family to Holiday in Lights at Sharon Woods. Now through Dec. 18. 6 p.m. This delightful holiday tradition continues and admission to Santaland is free!
Holiday Happenings at the Main Library!
Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory - Merry Christmas Charlie Brown 800 W. Main St., Louisville, KY • 877-775-8443 • sluggermuseum.org Our favorite Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang learn the true meaning of Christmas at the one-of-akind exhibit for the entire family. Filled with comics, videos and fun hands-on activities and just a short drive from Greater Cincinnati. Now through Jan. 2.
Free Family Fun 1-4 p.m.
Holiday activities, crafts, and performances by David Kisor, Madcap Puppets, Jennifer Ellis, Frisch Marionettes, Zak Morgan & Adzooks Puppets! Saturdays & Sundays, December 3-18.
Heritage Village Museum, Sharon Woods Park - Holidays in the Village 11450 Lebanon Road • 513-563-9484 • heritagevillagecincinnati.org
Step back in time and enjoy an 1800s Christmas celebration. Sample old-fashioned foods, enjoy festive music, children’s crafts, story-telling, and much more. Dec. 3 and 4, 10 and 11. Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun., noon - 5 p.m. Adults $7, children ages 5 - 11 $4, children under 4 and museum members are free. Bring a canned good to receive $2 off admission. Limit one per person.
A Cincinnati Christmas Carol Exhibit
Krohn Conservatory - Krohn Holiday Show with Trains, Trestles and Traditions 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati • 513.421.5707 • cincyparks.com
Behind the Scenes of Cincinnati’s Favorite Holiday Theatre Tradition presented with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.
Family-friendly activities at the annual Holiday Show through Jan. 1. New this year is the Trains, Trestles and Traditions exhibit. Special lighting enhances a nighttime visit. Exhibit includes replicas of Cincinnati landmarks. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. everyday (7:30 p.m. Wed.). Evening activities include photo sessions, music, craft-making, hot chocolate and tasty treats. Adults $6, seniors $5, children 5 and older $4.
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens - 29th Annual PNC Festival of Lights 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati • 513-281-4700 • cincinnatizoo.org
Ride the Holly Jolly Trolley
We’re a stop! Saturdays, December 3-17 from noon—5 p.m. FREE courtesy of Downtown Cincinnati Inc. & the merchants at The Banks!
Making spirits bright and glowing with more than two million lights! Visit with Santa at the North Pole, meet Rappin’ Elves and explore Candy Cane Forest, Twinkle Trail and Lemon-Drop Lane. Warm up inside the Special FX 4-D Theatre for a showing of Happy Feet or Polar Express. End the year with your favorite party animals at Happy Zoo Year. Discounts available at any area UDF. 5 - 9 p.m. daily through Jan. 1.
Cincinnati Museum Center - Holiday Traditions 1301 Western Ave., Union Terminal • 513-287-7000 • cincymuseum.org Featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains. Grandparent’s Weekend (Dec. 10 - 11) is filled with fun including: Pancakes with Santa, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. - noon, reservations required; and HoliDate, Dec. 11, 6 p.m. North Pole Pajama Party, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. And don’t miss our membership specials through Jan. 1.
Main Library 800 Vine Street CincinnatiLibrary.org
[WORLD PREMIERE OF THE DECADE] December 15–24 • ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Colorful new costumes, magical new sets and brand new choreography
TICKETS START AT $40
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Enjoy two shows featuring animals from Honey Hill Farm’s mobile petting zoo, and be sure to meet the animals up close and personal after the performance. Trinity Community Church, 3850 E. Galbraith Road; 5 and 6:30 p.m.; 513-791-7631 or trinitycincinnati.org.
FREE LUMINARIA
As the neighborhood lights up, the Observatory open its buildings and telescopes for the general public to enjoy. Cincinnati Observatory Center, 3489 Observatory Place; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; 513-321-5186 or cincinnatiobservatory.org.
MAD HATTER TEA WITH SANTA
Pipsqueak Theater presents this magical delight full of battles between good and evil, songs and dancing, cookies and loads of fun. 20th Century Theater, 3021 Madison Road; 11 a.m. Dec. 11 and 18; $5; 513-731-8000.
POTATO PANCAKE ARTY PARTY (AR)
Turn on the fun and set your imagination free at this festival of lights celebration! Children can create their own mini-masterpiece and tall painting with Art Workshop, hit a high note with Grammy-nominated Zak Morgan, and build their own drums with the Music Kids program from the Wyoming Fine Arts Center. Plus, edible and wearable art, cartooning, ceramics, pottery, clay-play, spin art, tall painting, karaoke, Rock Band, Drum Line and more! Presented by Shalom Family, an initiative of The Mayerson Foundation for families with children ages 12 and younger in which at least one parent is Jewish. School for Creative and Performing Arts, 108 W. Central Pkwy.; 3 p.m.; myshalomfamily.org.
FREE SENSORY SUNDAY: STORIES, SONGS AND FUN FOR YOU AND YOUR LITTLE ONE (AR)
Shalom Family, an initiative of The Mayerson Foundation, presents these private, interactive playgroups that feature Miss Meliss, who keeps babies and parents engaged an entertained with her unqiue brand of fun. Play dates always include a snack and are open to families in the Jewish community with children ages 2 and younger in which at least one parent is Jewish. Two families will each win a $50 Target Gift Card at every event. The Gymboree, 6209 Snider Road, Mason; 2 - 3 p.m. Dec. 11 and 25; myshalomfamily.org.
FREE SUPER SUNDAY
Bring the whole family to explore Christmas around the world. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Devou Park, Covington; call for time; 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.
12 monday LEGEND OF THE CHRISTMAS SPIDER (AR)
Last day to register. Ages 10 and older explore the German legend of the Christmas Spider, which tells the origin of the use of tinsel on Christmas trees. There will be a visit from a spider and kids can make their own spider ornament. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road and Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road; 10 a.m. at Sharon Woods and 1 p.m. at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve on Dec. 21; $5 plus a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.
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earn about your favorite heavenly myths, including Greek and Native American legends, Orion and his loves, Medusa, the rescue of Andromeda and more. Then join a guided star gaze and viewing through the 1843 telescope (weather permitting). Cincinnati Observatory Center, 3489 Observatory Place; 7 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 children. Call 513-321-5186 or visit cincinnatiobservatory.org.
SPROUTS INSTITUTE: MISS MEGHAN’S MUSIC
Ages 2 - 5 use movement, instruments and their own ideas to explore music in this program based on the Musikgarten curriculum. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, Union Terminal, 1301 Western Ave.; 10 a.m.; $5 members, $7 plus admission nonmembers (all museums pass $12.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.40 toddler pass); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.
FREE WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT READING AND COMPREHENSION (AR)
Learn about current national research focused on the path of successful readers, and how to better follow your own child’s reading development and learning. This seminar will cover the five critical literacy skills of successful reading, and compensation skills that mask successful reading development. Langsford Learning Acceleration Center, 9402 Towne Square Ave., Blue Ash; 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 513-531-7400 or weteachreading.com.
13 tuesday MORE SIGNING, LESS WHINING (AR)
Learn how to “talk” to your hearing baby or toddler using American Sign Language and enjoy the benefits of preverbal communication, earlier speech development and less frustration. Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Road; 6:45 p.m.; $45 (includes pictorial dictionary and DVD); 513-475-4500 or trihealth.com.
14 wednesday DISCOVERY KIDS (AR)
Enjoy some Holiday Happenings as ages 3 - 5 explore the natural world through stories, crafts and activities. Timberhill Youth Reservable Area, 3976 Hamilton-Middletown Road, Hamilton; 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.; $2 plus a motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Straight No Chaser, an a cappella group, gives a one night performance at the Taft in a show designed for all ages. Taft Theatre, 317 East Fifth St.; 7:30 p.m.; $27.50 - $37.50 plus fees; 800-745-3000 or tafttheatre.org.
15 thursday BRAZEE GLASS ART STORY TIME (AR)
Ages 3 - 6 can hear a story from Miss Kelli of blue manatee children’s bookstore, followed by a fused glass art activity. Brazee Street Studios, 4426 Brazee St., Oakley; 1:30 p.m.; $18 per student; 513-321-0206 or brazeestreetstudios.com.
DISCOVERY KIDS (AR)
Enjoy some Holiday Happenings as ages 3 - 5 explore the natural world through stories, crafts and activities. Voice of America Park, 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester; 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.; $2 plus a motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.
FREE FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Make a difference in a child’s life. Get information on foster care, adoption, and independent adoption home studies. For Kentucky residents only; refreshments will be available. Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home, 75 Orphanage Road; 6:30 p.m.; dcchome.org/wings.html.
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GREATER CINCINNATI STORYTELLING GUILD
Listen to some storytelling pros spin a few festive winter stories to spice up the season. Ellenwood Nature Barn, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road; 7:30 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.
WINTER BREAK FARM CAMP (AR)
Last day to register. Ages 5 - 10 enjoy a mix of outdoor and indoor activities on the farm. All campers need to bring a packed lunch and warm winter clothing. Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road; Dec. 19 - 21; $20 per day or $45 for all three days plus a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-3276, ext. 100 or greatparks.org.
16 friday BALLET THEATRE MIDWEST’S THE NUTCRACKER
Please see “Now Playing” on page 38 for details.
FREE CAROLING WITH MISS KATIE
Join story timer Miss Katie for some holiday cheer with songs, bells and special guests. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; call for time; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS
Taft Theatre welcomes Irish group The Celts for a holiday celebration the entire family can enjoy together. This year’s special guests include Riverdance and Lord of the Dance Ivan Goff, The Nasvhille Irish Step Dancers, the Gael Strings, and more. Taft Theatre, 317 East Fifth St.; 8 p.m.; $17.50 - $34.0 (plus applicable fees); 800745-3000 or tafttheatre.org.
FREE FRIDAY NIGHT HIKE (AR)
Don’t be afraid of the dark in this evening hike where you can call for owls, try lighting deprivation activities and have a “sparky” party. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Caldwell Nature Center, 430 West North Bend Road; 7 - 8:30 p.m.; 513-761-4313 or cincinnatiparks.com.
GIVE A CHEER FOR WINTER (AR)
Last day to register. Grades K - 3 hike, play games, make crafts and have some quiet time by the fire with a story in this winter break camp. Bundle up, and pack a lunch and drink. Laboiteaux Woods Nature Preserve, 5400 Lanius Lane; 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Dec. 28; $15 city residents, $20 nonresidents; 513-751-3679 or cincinnatiparks.com. Also on Dec. 30 at Trailside Nature Center, Burnet Woods, 3251 Brookline Drive.
FREE HANUKKAH STORY TIME
Miss Linda reads The Hanukkah Mice and then Hanukkah Haiku crafts will follow. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7800 Montgomery Road; 2 p.m.; 513-7949320.
HOLIDAY MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Enjoy a live holiday performance by SUAVE, the St. Ursula Academy Vocal Ensemble. Ellenwood Nature Barn, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road; 7 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.
ST. ROMAIN DANCE ACADEMY’S THE NUTCRACKER
Please see “Now Playing” on page 38 for details.
SPANISH PLAYDATE (AR)
Preschoolers are invited to listen to and repeat a simple Spanish lesson, then color, play and sing about what they have learned. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 a.m.; $5 per child; 513-7312665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
STORIES IN THE STARS (AR)
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17 saturday ART IN THE MAKING (AR)
Parents and children can squish up clay with local artist Kelly Langdon and explore the possibilities of ceramic artwork. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 2 - 4 p.m.; $10 per pair members, $20 per pair nonmembers; $3 and $6 per additional person); 513721-ARTS (2787) or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
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The Cincinnati Boychoir performs their popular songs while you shop for a good cause in today’s book fair. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7800 Montgomery Road; call for performance times; 513-794-9320.
CHANUKAH DINNER (AR)
Celebrate Chanukah with homemade latkes, festive decorations, music and games from Zahnadu Productions, dreidels and chocolate gelt and more. Rockdale Temple, 8501 Ridge Road; 5:30 p.m.; $14.50 adults, $7 ages 3 - 12; 513-891-9900 or rockdaletemple. org.
THE CHRISTMAS ANIMALS
Hear the Christmas story through the eyes of animals in this heart-warming children’s production featuring little ones ages 5 - 12, from LA Talent Academy. Lakeside Christian Church, 195 Buttermilk Pike, Lakeside Park; 6:30 p.m.; 859-496-2088 or latalentacademy.com.
FREE DOWNTOWN DAZZLE DAYS
Join Cincinnati Family and NKY Family magazines at the library and celebrate the holidays with crafts, games and activities and a live performance from Zak Morgan at 2 p.m. Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, 800 Vine St.; 1 - 4 p.m.; 513-369-6900 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
EXPLORERS’ UNIVERSITY
Make your own crystal decoration and learn all about crystal formation and structure. Designed for ages 9 15. Museum of Natural History and Science, Cincinnati Museum Center, Union Terminal, 1301 Western Ave.; 2 p.m.; $5 members, $7 plus admission nonmembers (all museums pass $12.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.40 toddler pass); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.
FREE FRENCH STORY TIME
Bonjour! Learn some simple French vocabulary through stories and songs. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
Join the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in this performance of the classic work by Handel that narrates the Christmas story. This version is a shortened for families, who are invited to sing along. Christ’s Church, 5165 Western Row Road, Mason; 7:30 p.m.; tickets start at $12, $10 for children; 513-381-3300 or cincinnatisymphony.org.
PET ADOPT-A-THON
Iams presents the Home 4 the Holiday Pet Adopt-athon — meet animals from the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, SICSA, and the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center. Dayton Mall, 2700 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; daytonmall. com.
SANTA VISITS TOTTER’S OTTERVILLE
Let your little ones tell Santa their wishes for Christmas. Totter’s Otterville, 4314 Boron Drive, Covington; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; free with admission ($7.95 per child, free for adults); 859-491-1441 or johnnystoys. com.
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ear your PJs for a party that includes hot cocoa, cookies and of course, a visit from Santa. Visit Holiday Junction and take in a performance of The Gift of the Magi from the The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. Cincinnati Museum Center, Union Terminal, 1301 Western Ave.; 6 p.m.; $16 members adult, $12 member child, $22 nonmember adult, $18 nonmember child. Call 513-287-7021 or visit cincymuseum.org.
VISIT WITH SANTA AND A FIREFIGHTER (AR)
Enjoy breakfast with Santa and a special story time with a firefighter. Parents, please bring your own camera for photos. Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati, 315 West Court St.; 9 - 10:15 a.m.; call for prices; 513-421-4440 or cincyfiremuseum.com.
WHO WAS HERE?
Families are invited to solve the mystery of who or what has visited the parks. Please dress for the weather. Winton Centre, Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road; 2 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.
18 sunday FREE DOWNTOWN DAZZLE DAYS
Join Cincinnati Family and NKY Family magazines at the library and celebrate the holidays with crafts, games and activities and a live performance from Adzooks Puppets at 2 p.m. Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, 800 Vine St.; 1 - 4 p.m.; 513-3696900 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra performs Handel’s famous work, featuring world-renowned soloists and the famous “Hallelujah” chorus. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St.; 2 p.m.; $10 and up; 513-381-3300 or cincinnatisymphony.org.
MAD HATTER TEA WITH SANTA Please see Dec. 11 for details.
NORTH POLE PAJAMA PARTY (AR)
Please see “Spotlight” this page for details.
ONE CANDLE FOR TZEDAKAH (AR)
Bring the family to celebrate Hanukkah at this fun concert with popular YouTube sensation, The Maccabeats. In partnership with the Cincinnati Kollel. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road; 3:30 p.m.; a new, unwrapped gift to donate to a child or teen is appreciated; 513-761-7500 or jointhej.org.
19 monday SPROUTS INSTITUTE: YOUNG YOGIS
Little ones can learn poses to increase balance, flexibility, coordination, strength and calming techniques, all while having fun with stories, songs and games. Roar like lions, stand tall like trees, jump like frogs and more. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, Union Terminal, 1301 Western Ave.; 10 a.m.; $5 members, $7 plus admission nonmembers (all museums pass $12.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.40 toddler pass); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.
WINTER BREAK CAMP AT THE J (AR)
Grades K - 6 on winter break can splash in the water park, play games in the gym, create art projects, and enjoy the game room all week long. Children should bring their own lunch and drink each day. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road; 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $48 members, $58 nonmembers, $6 before care, $8 after care, $12 before and after care; 513-761-7500 or mmiller@mayersonjcc.org or jointhej.org.
WINTER BREAK FARM CAMP (AR) Please see Dec. 15 for details.
WINTER BREAK FIELD TRIPS (AR)
Grades 4 - 8 on winter break can sign up for various field trips — check out laser tag at Scallywag Tag on Dec. 19 and 26 or snow tubing at Perfect North on Dec. 23 and 30. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road; 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; $58 members, $75 nonmembers, $6 before care, $8 after care, $12 before and after care; 513-761-7500 or mmiller@mayersonjcc.org or jointhej.org.
WINTER WARRIORS (AR)
Ages 5 -12 can join indoor and outdoor activities like hiking, games, crafts and more. Bundle up, pack a lunch and a drink and be ready for some fun times with friends. California Woods Nature Preserve, 5400 Kellogg Ave.; 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Dec. 19 - 23; $75 ($125 for before and after care, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.); 513-231-8679 or cincinnatiparks.com.
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CHRISTMAS BREAK: AMAZING MOSAICS (AR)
Ages 5 - 12 off school for the holidays are invited to learn about mosaic and create a one-of-a-kind picture frame to hold a photo or artwork. Bring a sack lunch; before and after care is available. Kennedy Heights Art Center, 6546 Montgomery Road; 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; $25; 513-631-4278 or kennedyarts.org.
CHRISTMAS BREAK: SEASON’S PRINTINGS (AR)
Students ages 9 - 14 off school for the holidays are invited to create original silk screen prints and handmade stamps in today’s art camp. Bring a sack lunch; before and after care is available. Kennedy Heights Art Center, 6546 Montgomery Road; 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; $25; 513-631-4278 or kennedyarts.org.
STAR GARLAND CLASS
Ages 6 and older are invited to learn how to make a star garland from old holiday and greeting cards. Ellenwood Nature Barn, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.
LEGEND OF THE CHRISTMAS SPIDER (AR)
Please see Dec. 12 for details.
TOT TUESDAY
Bring your preschooler for stories, games, songs and crafts all about Santa’s reindeer. Follow up your fun by exploring the museum, the play tables and of course, the holiday train displays. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Devou Park, Covington; 10:30 a.m.; $1 plus admission ($7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3 - 17); 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.
Drop by for art-making and interactive storytelling throughout the entire museum. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; 513-721-ARTS (2787) or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
Take a trip around the world with Miss Linda, who reads Christmas Around the World, The Night of Posadas, The Giveaway and Tree of Cr anes, all followed by crafts. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7800 Montgomery Road; 2 p.m.; 513-794-9320.
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Bring your little ones for a naturalist-led story time that’s all about animals. Seasongood Nature Center, Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road; 11 a.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.
2012 HOAX: THE REAL STORY (AR)
The world won’t end on Dec. 21, 2012! Although the ancient Mayans knew plenty about astronomy, their calendars don’t predict gloom and doom. Join a lighthearted scientific program that helps sort facts from fiction, followed by a viewing through the historical telescope (weather permitting). Cincinnati Observatory Center, 3489 Observatory Place; 7 p.m.; $10; 513-3215186 or cincinnatiobservatory.org.
FREE WINTER HOLIDAY STORY TIME
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FREE NATURE STORY TIME
Ages 2 and older are invited for stories and fun with the staff form Imago Earth Center. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 a.m.; 513-7312665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
OUTDOOR WINTER SURIVAL CAMP (AR)
Grades 4 - 6 learn outdoor skills like shelter building, cooking over a fire and tracking. Pack a hot dog with your lunch and drink and dress for the weather. Caldwell Nature Preserve, 430 West North Bend Road; 9:30 am. 2:30 p.m.; $20; 513-761-4313 or cincinnatiparks.com.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS! FREE SENSORY SUNDAY: STORIES, SONGS AND FUN FOR YOU AND YOUR LITTLE ONE (AR) Please see Dec. 11 for details.
26 monday TRAILSIDE SCAVENGER HUNT
Pick up a nature scavenger challenge sheet at Nature’s Niche and complete the challenge as you walk the trail, then turn in your list for a prize. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road; 1 - 3 p.m. Dec. 26 - 29; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.
27 tuesday CHRISTMAS BREAK: HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN DRAGON (AR)
Ages 5 - 12 and fans of How to Train Your Dragon can create their own three-dimensional papier-mache dragon. Bring a sack lunch; before and after care is available. Kennedy Heights Art Center, 6546 Montgomery Road; 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; $25; 513-6314278 or kennedyarts.org.
FAMILY NEW YEAR’S EVE NATURE CELEBRATION (AR)
Last day to register. Ages 3 - 12 with an adult are invited to a New Year’s Eve party featuring the magic of Phil Dalton, games, crafts and refreshments, and a 9 p.m. ball drop and sparkling grape juice toast. Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road; 6 - 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $4; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.
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BALLET THEATRE MIDWEST’S THE NUTCRACKER
Enjoy a re-telling of this classic tale with everyone’s favorite musical score, all from Ballet Theatre Midwest. Walter C. Deye S.J. Performance Center, St. Xavier High School, 600 West North Bend Road; Dec. 16 - 18; $20 adults, $15 children and seniors; 513-520-2334 or ballettheatremidwest.com.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
This faithful adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale features a cast of nearly 30 actors, elaborate costumes and fun special effects. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Circle; Dec. 1 - 30; $24 $55; 513-345-2248 or cincyplay.com.
FRISCH’S PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER
This world-premiere version of The Nutcracker from the Cincinnati Ballet features everything new — including more than 15 new sets, 200 new costumes, special effects, new choreography, more children than ever before, and even a new arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St.; Dec. 15 - 23; $25 - $90; 513-6215282 or cballet.org.
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28 wednesday ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
Join the naturalist for an up-close look at a few animals that call the park home. Seasongood Nature Center, Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road; 1 p.m. Dec. 28 - 30; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.
CHRISTMAS BREAK: ELF TALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD (AR)
FREE WINTER STORY TIME
Miss Linda reads Here Comes Jack Frost and Learning to Ski With Mr. McGee, then stick around for activities. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7800 Montgomery Road; 2 p.m.; 513-794-9320.
30 friday GIVE A CHEER FOR WINTER (AR) Please see Dec. 16 for details.
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS TROT INTO TOWN
Ages 5 - 12 take the stage to explore holiday tales from cultures around the world and learn acting techniques to perform the stories in skits. Bring a sack lunch; before and after care is available. Kennedy Heights Art Center, 6546 Montgomery Road; 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; $25; 513-631-4278 or kennedyarts.org.
The famous exhibition basketball team combines athleticism and comedy into a super show for the entire family. Purchase a Magic Pass and learn tricks, get an autograph, and meet the players. U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway; 2 and 7 p.m.; $24 - $145; 800-745-3000 or usbankarena.com.
GIVE A CHEER FOR WINTER (AR)
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Please see Dec. 16 for details.
WINTER BREAK FUN DAYS
Kids can make a craft and the family can join a scavenger hunt and other activities. Visitor Center, Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mt. Hope Road; 12 - 4 p.m. Dec. 28 - 29; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.
29 thursday CHRISTMAS BREAK: MAKING CREATIVE CALENDARS FOR 2012 (AR)
Ages 9 - 14 create a personalized 2012 calendar, designing each month with a special theme and using images for birthdays, holidays, moon phases and other special events. Bring a sack lunch; before and after care is available. Kennedy Heights Art Center, 6546 Montgomery Road; 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; $25; 513-6314278 or kennedyarts.org.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS WITH THE POPS
Sandi Patty joins the Cincinnati Symphony Pops Orchestra for a holiday journey featuring favorite festive tunes in a Cincinnati Yuletide tradition. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St.; Dec. 9 - 11; prices start at $25; 513-3813300 or cincinnatisymphony.org.
HOLIDAY FOLLIES
Please see “Spotlight” on page 30 for details.
ST. ROMAIN DANCE ACADEMY’S THE NUTCRACKER
Celebrate the 10th anniversary showing of the classic tale of the Nutcracker in this production from St. Romain Dance Academy, featuring 170 dancers and special performances from the instructors themselves. Lakota East High School, 6840 Lakota Lane, Liberty Twp.; Dec. 16 - 18; call for ticket prices; 513-779-0135 or stromaindance.com.
SCPA’S THE NUTCRACKER
The School for Creative and Performing Arts presents this favorite holiday ballet. Join Clara’s Christmas Eve Journey to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy, featuring the Nutcracker, the Mouse King and more. The Erich Kunzel Center for Arts and Education, 108 W. Central Pkwy.; Dec. 2 - 4; $5 - $15; 513-3638100 or scpak12.org.
FAMILY NEW YEAR’S EVE NATURE CELEBRATION (AR)
Please see Dec. 27 for details.
NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH AND OVERNIGHT (AR)
Grades K - 5 and 6 - 8 are invited for a New Year’s Eve party with a special toast at midnight, waterpark fun, a movie, breakfast the next morning and more. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road; 7 p.m. Dec. 31 - 8 a.m. Jan. 1, 2012; $35 members ($30 per sibling), $45 nonmembers ($40 per sibling); 513-761-7500 or jointhej.org.
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To have your events listed in our January calendar, send details by Monday, Dec. 5 to Sherry Hang at sherryh@daycommail.com or fax to 513-252-0081. SNOW WHITE
From the creators of last year’s hit Cinderella, comes an all-new world premiere musical version of Snow White. Based on the classic fairy tale, the story reminds us that true beauty is only found within. Featuring the music of local favorite David Kisor, this production will keep all ages entertained. Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, 1127 Vine St.; through Dec. 31; $16 ages 12 and younger, $36 for weekday performances, $42 for weekend performances; 513-421-3555 or cincyetc.com.
WHITE CHRISTMAS
Based on the timeless film, this production features Irving Berlin’s famous songs and the story of veterans with a song-and-dance act in mind following their return home after World War II. They follow a duo of singing sisters to a venue owned by their former commander. Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave.; Dec. 1 - 23; $23 adults, $20 seniors and students; 513-241-6550 or cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
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FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
ANTIQUE CHRISTMAS AT THE TAFT
All ages can take a trip back in time with displays of Christmas trees, old-fashioned ornaments, decorations, German feather trees, toys and more. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St.; through Jan. 29, 2012; $8 adults, $6 students, free seniors and ages 17 and younger, free on Sun; 513-241-0343 or taftmuseum.org.
CHRISTMAS AT ENTERTRAINMENT JUNCTION
Check out holiday-themed train displays, festive lights and decorations, and the “Journey to the North Pole” walk-through experience, complete with a winter wonderland, reindeer stables, the elves’ workshop, Santa’s house, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus. EnterTrainment Junction, 7379 Squire Ct., West Chester; through Jan. 1; prices start at $9.95; 53-898-8000 or entertrainmentjunction.com.
FOUNTAIN SQUARE ICE RINK
Skate your way through the winter and keep an eye out for special guest skaters. Dates and times subject to change due to weather, special shows and events. Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine Streets, downtown; 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun - Thu, 10 a.m. - 12 a.m., Fri - Sat through Jan. 1, 12 - 6 p.m. Sun - Wed, 12 - 8 p.m. Thu, 12 - 10 p.m. Fri - Sat, Jan. 2 - Feb. 19; $3 admission, $3 skate rental; 513-381-0782 or myfountainsquare.com.
HILLFOREST VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS
Visit beautiful Hillforest decorated in Victorian splendor for the holidays. Hillforest, 213 Fifth St., Aurora, IN: 1 - 5 p.m. Tue - Sun through Dec. 30; free with admission ($5 adults, $3 ages 7 - 13, free ages 6 and younger); 812926-0087 or hillforest.org.
District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.
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HOLIDAY LIGHTS ON THE HILL
After a tour through the park’s Holiday in Lights, be sure to stop by and visit with Santa! Enjoy photos and treats, a talking Christmas tree, Mr. Scrooge, a Holiday Train Depot and a sing-along holiday show with Jennifer Ellis on Mon - Thu. Sharon Centre, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road; 6 - 9 p.m. Sun - Thu, 6 - 10 p.m. Fri - Sat, through Dec. 23; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.
Take a drive through this outdoor museum and enjoy light displays with over a million lights. Pyramid Sculpture Park and Museum, 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton; 6 - 9 p.m. Sun - Thu, 6 - 10 p.m. Fri Sat, through Jan. 1, 2012; $7.50 adults, $2.50 children Sun - Thu, $9 adults, $3.50 children Fri - Sat; 513-8688336 or pyramidhill.org.
FREE MACY’S DOWNTOWN DAZZLE
Please see Calendar opener on page 27 for details.
SANTALAND
Check out Santa as he rappels down the side of the 525 Vine Building to the Macy’s rooftop to kick off a spectacular fireworks display. The 20-minute program also features strolling entertainers, holiday characters and music, including live music from local choirs. On Saturdays, head into Macy’s Fountain Place for cookies and stories with Mrs. Claus. Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine Streets, downtown; 5:45 p.m., Santa rappels at 6:30 p.m.; downtowncincinnati.com/holidays.aspx.
SCUBA SANTA’S WATER WONDERLAND
NORTH POLE EXPRESS
TRAINS, TRESTLES AND TRADITIONS
Take a train ride to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus — color pictures or write letters to Santa, and get a picture with the jolly man himself, along with a cookie, some cocoa and a special gift. Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 127 S. Mechanic St., Lebanon; 10 a.m., 12:15, 2:30 and 4:45 p.m., Dec. 3 - 4, 10 - 11, 17 - 18; $20.50 adults, $15.50 seniors and ages 5 - 16, $8.50 ages 2 - 4, free ages 1 and younger; 513-933-8022, ext. 101 or lebanonrr.com.
Scuba Santa is back for more underwater fun! Watch him dive in the 385,000-gallon Surrounded by Sharks exhibit and join a family-friendly show where sea creatures talk, followed by Santa’s latest version of Twas the Night Before Christmas. Newport Aquarium, One Aquarium Way, Newport; open through Jan. 1, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $22 adults, $15 children; 859-261-7444 or newportaquarium. com. Don’t miss the annual holiday show at Krohn Conservatory that features a custom-constructed train display that loops through the Krohn and includes replicas of many Cincinnati landmarks. Also check out Poinsettia trees, seasonal lighting displays, craft activities and special Wednesday night family programs. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily (until 7:30 p.m. on Wed), through Jan. 1, 2012; $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children; cincinnatiparks.com.
HOLIDAY JUNCTION
The Duke Energy Holiday Trains are joining the trains at Cincinnati Museum Center’s Holiday Junction, making for a huge display surrounding visitors with holiday fun and activities for railroad fans of all ages. Cincinnati History Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, Union Terminal, 1301 Western Ave.; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon Thu and Sat, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun, through Jan. 1, 2012; free with admission (all-museums pass $12.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.50 toddlers); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.
HOLIDAY LASER SHOWS
Visit the planetarium for laser shows set to fun and festive holiday music, or check out one of the rock laser shows featuring tunes from the likes of the Beatles, vinyl classics and more. Drake Planetarium, 2020 Sherman Ave.; visit site for complete schedules and ticket information; Dec. 2 - 4, 9 - 11, 16 - 18; 513396-5578 or drakeplanetarium.org.
HOLIDAY TOY TRAINS
The trains are back and rolling in the holiday season. Bring the whole family to enjoy model railroads sure to delight all train enthusiasts. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Devou Park, Covington; through Jan. 22, 2012; $7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3 - 17; 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.
HOLIDAY IN LIGHTS
Experience the wonder of the season from the warmth of your car. This drive-through winter wonderland features festive light displays along a one-mile road that winds through the woods. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road; 6 - 9 p.m. Sun - Thu, 6 - 10 p.m. Fri - Sat, through Jan. 1; $12 per car or $45 for buses or vans with more than 15 passengers, plus a valid Hamilton County Park
Enjoy Krohn Conservatory’s annual holiday show now through Jan. 1, 2012.
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November 5 - January 1
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December 18: 6 p.m.
Call (513) 287-7021 for reservations $16 Member Child, $20 Member Adult $22 Non-Member Child $24 Non-Member Adult
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