Things to Do in November

THINGS TO DO

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO COVID-19, THESE EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK TO VERIFY EVENTS ARE STILL BEING HELD AS SCHEDULED BEFORE MAKING PLANS TO ATTEND BY CALLING OR VISITING THE BUSINESS OR EVENT WEBSITE.

sun 01 VINTAGE MARKET DAYS

Vintage Market Days is an upscale vintage and vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market, featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home decor, outdoor furnishings, treats, seasonal plantings and more. • Time: 10 am-4 pm, Location: Greene County Fairgrounds,

vintagemarketdays.com

WILDFLOWER STROLL

Join naturalist Noel for a Sunday stroll and learn what wildflowers are blooming. The stroll may take you back in time as you visit different parts of the Krippendorf estate. Member tickets are $5; nonmember tickets are $10 and include daily admission. • Time: 11 am, Location: Cincinnati Nature Center, cincynature.org

mon 02 TEEN PAGE TURNERS: BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

A virtual book discussion group for grades 6-8. Participants vote on what types of books they wish to read. Participants can read as many or as few of the selected titles as they wish. At the next meeting, the group will vote on their favorite selected titles; continues until December, when we select one title from all the previous winners to be “Best Book of the Battle”. • Time: 3 pm-4 pm, Location: Virtual,

daytonmetro library.org

wed 04 DRIVE-IN STORYTIME

Join the library for a drive-in story time on Wednesday mornings before the library opens. Please note: there will be no restroom access for this event. Reservations required; register by carload, not individuals. • Time: 9:30-10 am, Location: Monfort Heights Library,

cincinnatilibrary.org FREE

fri 06 PB&J SESSIONS: A WORLD OF MUSIC

Join us as we stream “A World of Music” on Facebook Live. The harp, cello and flute will be our tour guides as we explore how music connects us as humans. • Time: 10 am, Location: Virtual,

lintonmusic.org FREE sat 07 AUTUMN TREES DUSK HIKE FOR FAMILIES

Experience the glow of fall colors in the evening as we take a leisurely hike through Rowe Wood’s oldest trees. This naturalist-led hike will include discussion on the history of our forest and the science behind the array of fall leaf colors. Member tickets are $5; nonmember tickets are $10/include daily admission. • Time: 4:30 pm, Location: Cincinnati Nature Center, cincynature.org

WINTER CRAFT SHOW

Shop for the holidays from local vendors and small businesses. • Time: 11 am-5 pm, Location: EnterTRAINment Junction,

entertrainmentjunction.com FREE

wed 11

VIRTUAL FAMILY STORY TIME

Miss Mary will follow her normal story time routine shortened a bit, so expect an active and wiggly 15-20 minutes. Registration required. • Time: 10-10:30 am, Location: Virtual, cincinnatilibrary.

org FREE

fri 13 FAMILY FIELD TRIP: LIFE HIDING UNDERGROUND

With a naturalist, students and families will explore the natural world. Members pay $7/child; nonmembers pay $11/child (includes daily admission). • Time: 9:30 am-12 pm, Location: Location: Cincinnati Nature Center, cincy

nature.org

sun 15 CINCINNATI AVANT-GARDE CRAFT SHOW

This event will feature a variety of artists and crafters selling their original handmade items. Masks are required for this event. Admission is $3/person and free for children under 12. A portion of proceeds will benefit the local nonprofit, My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus. • Time: 10 am-4 pm, Location: Oasis Convention Center,

avantgardeshows.com

CINCINNATI DESSERT FESTIVAL

This curated festival features the best sweets in the city. Guests will sample desserts from more than 20 of Cincinnati’s best treat makers during this drive-thru event. Timed tickets only; advanced tickets required. • Time: 11 am-3 pm, Location: Liberty Center,

midwestdessertfests.com

wed 18 PERIOD DINNER

Enjoy an authentic period dinner and sample 19th century cuisine. Education director Steve Preston

will prepare the meal and give guests background into the history and preparation of each dish. Tickets are $35/person. Reserve your seat by calling 513-563-9484. • Time: 6-9 pm, Location: Heritage Village Museum, heritagevillage

cincinnati.org

thurs 19 WIGGLE WORMS: THANKSGIVING GIVE BACK

Our Wiggle Worms programs are not always about receiving, they are about giving as well. Stay tuned for details as we teach our little 2-5 year olds how to give back to their community during the season of giving. No registration required. • Time: 10 am-12pm, Location: Greene County Parks & Trails, gcparkstrails.

com FREE

fri 20 PNC FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS MEMBER PREVIEW NIGHT

The Cincinnati Zoo will shine bright as it’s transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 38th annual PNC Festival of Lights. The event kicks off with a special preview event when more than three million LED lights will illuminate the Zoo. Reservations required. • Time: 3-9 pm, Location: Cincinnati Zoo,

cincinnatizoo.org

sat 21 & sun 22 TILE HANDS-ON WORKSHOP

Make a special gift or keepsake! Meet local ceramic artist, Bonnie Mitchell, and learn how to carve your own image into a tile using the sgraffito technique during this workshop. Members $25; Nonmembers $30 (includes daily admission). • Time: Check website, Location: Cincinnati Nature Center,

cincynature.org

sat 21–sun 29 WALK IN THE WOODS ART SHOW

Join the Nature Center for an art exhibition of local artists who created pieces in a variety of media and were inspired by their time outdoors. Exhibit is free for members; nonmembers pay daily admission. • Time: Check website, Location: Cincinnati Nature Center,

cincynature.org mon 23–sun 29 THANKSGIVING DAY RACE

The 111th Thanksgiving Day Race is happening as a special virtual event. Register online and run or walk anywhere, anytime Nov. 23-29. • Time: Anytime, Location: Virtual, thanksgivingdayrace.com

wed 25 OUTDOOR STORY TIME

Join the library outside for an in-person story time! Miss Caitlin will hold a story time each Wednesday at 10 am with books, rhymes and dances for all ages. You're welcome to bring blankets and chairs. Reservations required. • Time: 10 am, Location: Harrison Branch Library, cincinnatilibrary.org

FREE

sat 28 DAYTON DRIVE-THRU CHILDREN'S PARADE IN LIGHTS

Load up the car and go to downtown Dayton to see floats, lighted displays and performers as you cruise through the Main Street parade route!. • Time: 6-10 pm, Location: down Main Street,

daytonholidayfestival.org FREE

SANTA’S WORKSHOP

Santa and his merry band of elves will spend time making gifts, ornaments and other fun creations at Washington Park. Stop by the wish-list station where elves will help kids write a list before visiting Santa. • Time: 1-3 pm, Location: Washington Park, washingtonpark.org

FREE

ONGOING EVENTS

PNC FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Nov. 21-Jan. 3, 2021 (Bonus nights: Jan. 8-10 & 15-17) Admire the beauty of three million lights, ride the Toyland Express train, marvel at the spectacular Wild Lights show on Swan Lake and snack on s’mores. Santa will be available for visits starting at 4 pm through Dec. 23. Reservations required. • Location: Cincinnati Zoo,

cincinnatizoo.org CHRISTMAS NIGHTS OF LIGHTS

The perfect social-distancing holiday activity! Experience this amazing light show synchronized to holiday music through your car radio. With 2.5 miles of holiday displays, Christmas Nights of Lights welcomes carloads of families and friends to enjoy this Christmas tradition. • Location: Coney Island Park, coneyislandpark.com/event/

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THE VELVETEEN RABBIT

Nov. 12-Dec. 13 Margery Williams’ award-winning classic tale of a stuffed toy rabbit made real by a child’s enduring love is retold in a modern and delightfully electric holiday musical. Limited seating available, with a live-steam option starting Nov. 19. • Location: The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, thechildrenstheatre.com

BRING A FRIEND FREE AT ENTERTRAINMENT JUNCTION

Nov. 1-20 EnterTRAINment Junction’s 1st Class Members are invited to bring a friend free Nov. 1-20. Limit 1 ticket/member per day and must be used day of issue. Passholder and guest must be present at time of transaction. Limit 4 free tickets per passholder during the promotional period. • Location: EnterTRAINment Junction,

entertrainmentjunction.com

CHOOSE & CUT CHRISTMAS TREES

Starts Nov. 27 Choose and cut your tree from Young’s 30-acre farm. Precut trees also available. • Location: Young’s Jersey Dairy, youngsdairy.com

WOODLAND LIGHTS

Weekends (Friday-Sunday) Nov. 27 - Dec. 13; Nightly Dec. 18-27 (closed the 24th & 25th) Woodland Lights offers a fantasy land of holiday lights and displays along a half-mile wooded path. The month-long festival has more lights, more vignettes, and the same winter whimsy that enchants thousands of visitors every year. • Location: Washington Township, Times: 5:30-7:30pm or 8-10pm (tickets must be purchased in advance for a specific date/time): Cost: $7, Free for Ages 2 & under, washingtontwp.org/

recreation/woodland_lights JOURNEY BOREALIS

Nov. 20-Jan. 3, 2021 A one-of-a-kind holiday light event featuring more than one million lights and holiday art installations created by regional and national artists. • Location: Pyramid Hill,

pyramidhill.org

A CARILLION CHRISTMAS

Nov. 24-Dec. 30 Carillon Historical Park’s 65-acre campus will be transformed into a winter wonderland of sparkle, magic and holiday cheer! • Location: Carillon Historical Park,

daytonhistory.org

CHRISTMAS AT THE JUNCTION

Nov. 14-Jan. 1, 2021 Create a holiday tradition! See the magic of Christmas at the home of the world’s largest indoor train display. Take a journey to the North Pole, where you can meet Mrs. Claus and Santa himself. • Location: EnterTRAINment Junction,

entertrainmentjunction.com

HOLIDAY JUNCTION FEATURING THE DUKE ENERGY HOLIDAY TRAINS

Opening November 13 A beloved holiday tradition for kids of all ages! Check website for specific opening date. • Location: Cincinnati Museum Center,

cincymuseum.org

A VERY MERRY GARDEN HOLIDAY

Nov. 14-Jan. 3, 2021 Krohn Conservatory’s annual holiday show is a can’t-miss tradition for Cincinnati families. Open daily. • Location: Krohn Conservatory, cincinnatiparks.com/

krohn

MAYA: THE EXHIBITION

Through Jan. 3, 2021 For the first time in the United States, the mysteries of the Maya come to life. Through over 300 artifacts, discover how the Maya live on today — in their inventions that continue to shape our daily lives and in the millions who carry on the Maya tradition in language and lineage. • Time: This is a timed exhibit; check website for times, Location: Cincinnati Museum Center,

cincymuseum.org