Things to Do in November

THINGS TO DO // NOVEMBER 2022

TUES 01 CAC Art Play Join the Contemporary Arts Center and Cincinnati Parks for some outdoor fun and creativity at Everybody's Tree House in Mt. Airy Forest. Nature activities, familyfriendly yoga, and in-person projects with a local artist. No registration required, held entirely outdoors. Severe weather cancels. • Location: Mt. Airy Forest ,Time: 10:30-11:30a cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks FREE

Field Trip Day at the Cyclones The Cyclones matinee game welcomes students on field trips throughout the Tri-State for a curriculum built around the game of hockey. • Location: Heritage Bank Center, Time: 10:30a cycloneshockey.com

WED 02 Tiny Tots: Open Play Toddlers are invited to explore open play in the PJ Patch room. A variety of activities will be set-up to engage your toddler while you enjoy a cup of coffee with a friend. • Location: Mayerson JCC ,Time: 10:30a-11:15a

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Virtual Cosmic Kids Join the Observatory for a virtual Cosmic Kids class, Galileo’s Mystery Objects. These classes are free of charge (donations are appreciated) but registration is required. • Location: Cincinnati Observatory Virtual Zoom, Time: 4:30p

cincinnatiobservatory.org FREE

Peppa Pig’s Adventure Come join Peppa Pig on an exciting camping trip in the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. With lunchboxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventures, full of singing, dancing, games and surprises. Little piggies everywhere will love this 60-minute live musical experience! • Location: Taft Theatre, Time: 6p tafttheatre.org

THURS 03 Outdoor Movers and Shakers You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance, and enjoy stories, music, movement and fun. Recommended for children aged birth through preschool. • Location: Clifton Library, Time: 10:30-11a

chpl.org FREE

FRI 04̶SAT 05 Pumpkin

Science Not sure what to do with all your leftover pumpkins? Explore smashing, puking and tasty pumpkins with some post October science experiments. Great Parks is following protocols from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Ohio Department of Health. • Location: Glenwood Gardens/ Great Lawn ,Time: 10-11a greatparks.org/calendar

FRI 04 Tike Hike Join Five Rivers MetroParks for an easy hike with our friends, ages 3-5. • Location: Sugarcreek MetroPark, Time: 10a-11a

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Family Flashlight Scavenger Hunt What could be more fun than a night hike? A scavenger hunt at night! During this night hike, we’ll use our senses and our flashlights to experience nature in a new way. Preregistration required. Members $7; nonmembers $13 (includes daily admission). • Location: LongBranch Farm & Trails, Time: 7-8:30 p cincynature.org SAT 05 Winter Craft Fair Winter Craft Fair, Cincinnati’s newest indoor craft festival at EnterTRAINment Junction in West Chester. Dozens of local artisans sell their handcrafted wares, from wood bowls to jewelry to candles and more. Plus, first 100 visitors receive a free gift bag compliments of the Hillman Company, Cincinnati. All of EnterTRAINment Junction’s award-winning attractions will also be open with admission. • Location: EnterTRAINment Junction, Time: 10a-4p entertrainmentjunction.com FREE

CAM Kids Day Hop, prance or leap your way into the museum for a fun day with your family. Spend the morning in our galleries with hands-on preschool activities themed around our favorite animals from 11 a.m.–12 p.m, then enjoy a family-friendly performance at 1:30 p.m. Don't miss out on the hands-on art-making in the Rosenthal Education Center or the My CAM custom scavenger hunts available all day. • Location: Cincinnati Art Museum, Time: 11a-3p cincinnatiartmuseum.org

FREE

Pumpkin Chuck Fabulous free fall festival featuring flying pumpkins, games, food, beer and great local music. Bring your Halloween pumpkins for our trebuchet to launch over Stanbery Park hill. $5 per pumpkin chuck. • Location: Stanbury Park, Time: 12-5p

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Fall Foliage Hike Join a park naturalist for a guided interpretive hike through beautiful Burnet Woods. Along the way, discover the secrets behind the annual fall color change, how to identify trees by their fall color and how the local wildlife is preparing for the coming winter. • Location: Burnet Woods, Time: 1p

cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks FREE

Morning Chores Join a farm staff member to experience a typical workday for a farm hand. Participants age 8-12 will help with a variety of historic chores. Meet at the front gate of the farm. • Location: Carriage Hill MetroPark, Time: 8:30a-9:30a metroparks.org

Junie B’s Essential Survival Guide to School Now that Junie B. Jones has been going to school for over one-anda-half years, who better to write the book on EVERYTHING you need to know? From bus rules and Band-Aids to carpools to cookies, Junie B. and friends deliver the definitive word on surviving and thriving in style. With a jillion tips, tricks, and trip-ups, Junie B. shares her hard-won expertise and shows us all how school is sometimes scary, sometimes super-fun, and ALWAYS something to sing about! • Location: Memorial Hall, Times: 12 & 2p memorialhallotr.com/cincinnati-

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SUN 06 Native Animal Facts & Feeding With plenty of bugs out and about, there are lots of little treats for us to catch to feed our critters! Come learn about the animals we have at the Nature Center, then head outside to learn to use a sweep net. Next we’ll feed the critters. • Location: Great Parks Nature Center at the Summit, Time: 2p greatparks.org/calendar

FREE

Bengals vs Panthers Watch the Bengals take on the Carolina Panthers from home! • Location: Paycor Stadium, Time:1p bengals.com/schedule

MON 07 F is for Fall Storytime Get ready for Kindergarten with stories, songs, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 4-6. • Location: Harrison Library, Time: 1:30-2:30p chpl.org

FREE

TUES 08 Toddler Storytime Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music and fun. Don't forget to bring an instrument, and if you would like, a blanket to sit on in our children's area! Recommended for ages 18 months- 36 months. • Location: Madeira Library, Time: 10:30a-11a chpl.org

FREE

Toddler Time on-the-go with Boonshoft Museum educators will be here from Boonshoft to share a story, then provide age-appropriate activities that highlight the connections between peoples of the past and modern society. Activities include exploring artifacts, creating artwork, and more. • Location: Main Library ,Time: 10-11a

daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE

SAT, NOVEMBER 12 FAMILY FUN DAY AT GREENACRES WED 09 Tiny Tots: Open Play Toddlers are invited to explore open play in the PJ Patch room. A variety of activities will be set-up to engage your toddler while you enjoy a cup of coffee with a friend. • Location: Mayerson JCC, Time: 10:30a-11:15a

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THURS 10 Playdate at the Library Adults, bring your children to meet other children as they play with educational toys geared towards social emotional learning. Recommended for families with children ages 2-5. • Location: Anderson Library, Time: 10:45-11:30a chpl.org FREE

FRI 11 Cyclones Military Appreciation Night Join the Cyclones in honoring those who previously and are currently serving in the U.S. military. $5 Craft Draft/Seltzer, $1 Popcorn, $3 Hamburgers. • Location: Heritage Bank Center, Time: 7:30 cycloneshockey.com

FRI 11̶SUN 13 Greater

Cincinnati Holiday Market Calling all gift gurus, party point-people and masters of mistletoe! This years event features 350+ one-of-a-kind boutiques and specialty stores. Get all of your holiday shopping done and choose from an unparalleled selection of home décor, specialty clothing and one-of-a-kind treasures, plus enjoy gourmet food from the Cincy Specialty Food & Treats Show. • Location: Duke Energy Convention Center,

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SAT 12 Family Fun Day at Greenacres Join Greenacres for an open house style tour of our Greenacres Lewis Township campus. Visitors will be able to tour our brand new Education Center, learn about field trip and summer camp opportunities, and join our educators for arts activities, hikes, pond dipping, and more. • Location: Greenacres Lewis Township 2, Time: 12-4p green-acres.org/

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Princess Cruise We respectfully request that all Royal Princesses join us for an enchanting afternoon aboard our Princess Cruise. Enjoy a unique cruise featuring a DJ, dancing, and appearances by some of your favorite fairy tale princesses that we all love. Bring your "Little Princess" onboard and enjoy an afternoon that will truly be a "Royal" experience. • Location: BB Riverboats, Time: 12p bbriverboats.com Autumn Crafters Get your creativity flowing at Glenwood Gardens! Join Great Parks for a variety of autumn themed crafts inspired by the autumn colors, art, and tasty treats. • Location: Glenwood Gardens, Time: 10:45a-12p greatparks.org/calendar

Creative Reuse: Drop-In Art Making with Indigo Hippo One person's trash is another artist's treasure! Spark your imagination through a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional artmaking materials provided by Indigo Hippo and create a new work of art while keeping materials out of the landfill. Follow the suggested projects catered to different abilities or let your imagination run wild. This program is drop in and self led. • Location: Cincinnati Art Museum, Time: 11a-1p cincinnatiartmuseum.org FREE

Family Science Night Science is everywhere! Spend time outdoors exploring light deprivation activities on a night hike. Indoors, participants rotate through stations performing experiments on their own and assisting as audience members for some group demonstrations. Basic chemistry and physics will be addressed and much of the supplies used are found in your own kitchen! A make-and-take project will be provided to extend your Science Night experience. • Location: Caldwell Nature Preserve, Time: 7-9p c incinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks

Reading Buddies Does your child (preschool through grade 3) need some extra guidance in reading? Reading Buddies can help! Trained volunteers spend time with any child who needs a little extra reading practice. Reading Buddies can read aloud to a child, listen to a child read, or both. • Location: Huber Heights, Time: 11a-12p daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE

SUN 13 Mini Boat Float Challenge Will your imaginary tiny riders survive the journey down Avey’s Run? Join us for this special STEM program on boat building with natural material to find out! We will explore the principles of float and sink and boat construction while we build. Ages 6-10 with an adult. Pre-registration required. • Location: Cincinnati Nature Center, Time: 3-4:30p cincynature.org

Happy Rocks Share Day Bring your creative self to this family friendly afternoon and join us for this always a good time rock painting extravaganza. Supplies will be provided while they last. Of course you are welcome to bring some rocks and paints to share. Open house style so drop in for a time. • Location: Glenwood Gardens, Time: 1-3p greatparks.org/

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Camp Love Mitzvah Join Mayerson JCC for a mitzvah and camp fair with PJ Library and Cincy Journeys! • Location: Mayerson JCC, Time: 3-5p

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MON 14 Hot Wheels Derby Start your engines and race your cars on your own custom track. No Registration Required. • Location: Bond Hill Library Time: 5-6p chpl.org FREE

TUES 15 Greene Grasshoppers – Magical Mythicals Did you know there is magic in mythical creatures? Dragons, unicorns, snow beasts are more… This popular Build-A-Bear style program is back and this go’round we are doing everything mythical. Come and build your own mythical creature and then learn how to care for it as it will go home with you at the end of the day! Registration Required. • Location: Greene County Parks & Trails, Time: 6-8p

gcparkstrails.com FREE

WED 16 Tiny Tots: Open Play Toddlers are invited to explore open play in the PJ Patch room. A variety of activities will be set-up to engage your toddler while you enjoy a cup of coffee with a friend. • Location: Mayerson JCC, Time: 10:30a-11:15a

mayersonjcc.org

Period Dinner Join the Heritage Village Museum for a Period Dinner and sample some 19th century cuisine. The November Period Dinner will have a Literary Thanksgiving theme. Lauren Woods will prepare the meal and give guests background into the history and preparation of each dish. • Location: Heritage Village Museum, Time: 6-8p heritagevillagecincinnati.org/

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THURS 17 Festival of Lights Member Preview Night The Cincinnati Zoo will be shining bright as we’re once again transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 40th annual PNC Festival of Lights! The event kicks off with a special member preview night on Thursday, November 17 when more than four million LED lights will illuminate the Zoo. The tree lighting ceremony starts at 6. • Location: Cincinnati Zoo, Time: 6p cincinnatizoo.org

FRI 18 Family Playdate Join the library for a playdate at the library! Come play, sing, and dance with your little one. Caregivers enjoy a cup of coffee on us. Recommended for ages 1-5. All abilities welcome. No registration required. • Location: Mt. Healthy Library ,Time: 10:30-11:30a chpl.org FREE

Evening Hours at Dinosaurs of the Antarctica Exhibition and Omnimax Kick-start your weekend with a night at the museum! See what happens after dark with extended hours for Dinosaurs of Antarctica: The Exhibit and Dinosaurs of Antarctica: The OMNIMAX® Film. • Location: Cincinnati Museum Center, Time: 5:30p

cincymuseum.org

SAT 19 Campfire on the Bluff Join us for a fun night of storytelling under the stars at California Woods! Follow the luminaries up a short but steep set of stone stairs to our Austin E. Knowlton campfire area, where the fun begins. Enjoy an optional short night hike between stories, where we will listen and learn about the sounds, sights, and smells of nature at night. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on, or cover up if it's chilly. • Location: California Woods, Time: 6:30-8p cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks

All Things Autumn Enjoy a fall stroll, relax at the campfire, play games, learn about nature and try out fall crafts. Activities will be ongoing so you can explore at your own pace. • Location: Glenwood Gardens, Time: 1-3p

greatparks.org/calendar FREE

Storytime in the Forest Join us for our weekly story time that promises to engage your youngster(s) in the joys of nature and imaginative adventure! • Location: Highfield Discovery Garden, Time: 11-11:30a greatparks.org/calendar

MadCap Puppets: Fantastic Fairytales Flump, the royal court jester to the king, has accidentally overheard a plot by the Wizard Glistor, to turn the king into a mouse. To keep Glistor from knowing his plans, Flump entertains the crowd with stories until he can discover a way to stop Glistor’s sinister scheme. • Location: Cincinnati Art Museum, Time: 1-2p

cincinnatiartmuseum.org

SUN 20 KidSPACE Open Studio What happens when Science, Play, Art, Creativity, and Exploration combine? Drop into KidSPACE for some creative making activities. • Location: Cincinnati Children’s Museum, Time: 2p cincymuseum.org

Swan Lake Set to Tchaikovsky’s classic score and featuring brand new Choreography and productions by Andrey Litvinov. Classical Arts Entertainment, Inc. featuring The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine has announced they will be presenting Swan Lake with a tour across the United States and Canada. • Location: Taft Theatre, Time: 6p tafttheatre.org

SAT, NOVEMBER 19 CAMPFIRE ON THE BLUFF AT CALIFORNIA WOODS MON 21 Dungeons and Dragons Club Dungeons and Dragons Club is back! Join Game Masters from the University of Cincinnati Department of Philosophy Graduate Program for a fun-filled adventure playing Dungeons and Dragons. Recommended for ages 10-14. • Location: Westwood Library, Time: 5-7:30p chpl.org FREE

TUES 22 Online Astronomy with Cincinnati Astronomer Now is your chance to learn about the night sky from the comforts of your home, taught by Cincinnati Observatory astronomer Dean Regas. The Outer Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune take center stage in this special class. • Location: Cincinnati Observatory Virtual Zoom, Time: 7p cincinnatiobservatory.org

Cocomelon Live CoComelon Live! JJ’s Journey revealed 30 new dates for its massive upcoming United States tour, bolstering the total to 62-dates so far. Parents searching for an exciting activity for their families this back-to-school season won’t want to miss this must-see event. • Location: Taft Theatre, Time: 6p

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WED 23 2nd Street Market The Market will be open to pick up your last-minute needs for Thanksgiving, including homemade breads, turkeys, chickens and hams, pies and cakes, flowers, and more. Many vendors accept pre-orders throughout November. • Location: 2nd Street Market ,Time: 11a-3p

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Little Chefs Cook the Books Food and books! A great way for kids to experience the world. In this Storytime Wednesday kids will be treated to delicious, diverse picture books that will open their eyes to the world around them. We’ll find the food in every story and then sample it in a tasty treat. • Location: West Library ,Time: 4-5p daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE

THURS 24 Lego Crew Accept the challenge! Each week, join your LEGO crewmates for a new STEM challenge. Build something indestructible, build something that can go into outer space or free build and get creative! Check in each week for new challenges. • Location: Madeira Library, Time: 3:45-4:45p chpl.org

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Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise Truly a feast to be thankful for! Let our chef create the perfect Thanksgiving dinner for you, your family and friends. Celebrate with "Cincinnati's River Tradition" and treat yourself to a traditional holiday feast with all the trimmings but without all the work! • Location: BB Riverboats, Time: 12p and 4p bbriverboats.com

FRI 25 Light Up the Square

ProLink Staffing's Light Up the Square, presented by Macy's is sure to dazzle! Join ProLink to kick off the holiday season at the annual tree lighting celebration! Festivities continue into the evening with live music, a special appearance by Santa Claus and a dazzling fireworks display. • Location: Fountain Square, Time: 5p myfountainsquare.com

The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing showcase featuring jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. The Illusionists has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions. • Location: Aronoff Center, Time: 7:30p cincinnatiarts.org/

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50th Annual Dayton Holiday Festival Each year, the festival kicks off Thanksgiving weekend with the Grande Illumination Tree Lighting and the Dayton Children’s Parade Spectacular in Lights. Watch the holidays light up during Dayton’s traditional tree lighting on Courthouse Square, followed immediately by a nighttime parade for children, sparkling with more than 100,000 lights! Enjoy decorative seasonal floats, horses, live reindeer, drill teams and live bands, and some special holiday treats. The fun continues throughout the month of December with family fun days and other holiday activities. • Location: Downtown Dayton, Time: 4-9p downtowndayton.org

Ice Rink Opening Weekend Spend the holiday weekend creating lasting memories with friends and family at the MetroParks Ice Rink! Warm up with hot chocolate from our food concession and enjoy our outdoor warming stations. • Location: RiverScape MetroPark, Time: 11a-5p metroparks.org

SAT 26 Santa's Workshop Presented by Galerie Candy and Gifts This year, ditch your annual trip to the mall and venture down to Washington Park to see Santa Claus! Santa and his merry band of Elves will be spending time in Washington Park making gifts, ornaments and other fun creations. Stop by the wish-list station where elves will help you write a list to give to Santa when you meet him- or bring yours from home. Bring your family, your dog, your friends, but most all–be sure to bring your cameras! • Location: Washington Park, Time: 1-3p

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Downtown Dazzle Downtown Dazzle, presented by United Dairy Farmers is back to put a holiday twinkle in your eye! Join us in the heart of Cincy for one of the biggest highlights of the holiday season. See Santa rappel from a Cincinnati skyrise and wait with anticipation for the sky to fill with a fabulous fireworks display! • Location: Fountain Square, Time: 5-7:15p

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SUN 27 Learn to Skate: Youth Course Skills include skating forward and backward edges on a circle, three-turns, backward stops, bunny hop, lunges, and front and back crossovers. Register for this program and receive two free skating admissions! Fee includes use of skates and lessons on 11/27, 12/4, and 12/11. • Location: RiverScape MetroPark Time: 11-11:30a metroparks.org MON 28 Toddler and Preschool Dance Party This program is for kids who love to move and dance around! We will dance to different songs, practice following directions, learn rhythm, and even develop our fine and gross motor skills. This program is not only fun, but it will help your child to develop early literacy skills! • Location: West Carrollton Library Time: 10:30-11a daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE

TUES 29 Christmas with the Celts Celebrating 12 years of successful national touring, Christmas with the Celts performs a wonderful combination of timeless ancient Irish Christmas Carols and lively Irish dance with modern contemporary songs with Irish instrumentation. New Christmas hits, Celts originals and fresh Irish Dance tunes are added to the show each year so that no 2 years are the same. • Location: Memorial Hall, Time: 7:30p memorialhallotr.com

Family Storytime Your little one(s) will begin to develop a love of reading and stories through lap-sits, songs, puppets, and interactive books! • Location: Main Library Downtown, Time: 10:30-11a chpl.org FREE

WED 30 A 19th Century Holiday Guided Tour See glimpses of the earliest Christmases of Cincinnati, the impact of the Civil War on celebrations, and the new traditions introduced by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert an ocean away. Discover popular 19th century gifts and how they would have been purchased, the early history of Christmas cards, and how the holidays impacted transportation during the 1800s. • Location: Heritage Village Museum, Time: 10a-3p

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Holiday Lunch Cruise Break up your day and sail away! Climb aboard for a 2-hour cruise featuring games, entertainment and a delicious buffet. All seating is reserved. • Location: BB Riverboats, Time: 11a

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ONGOING EVENTS

Celestial Holiday at Krohn November 5-January 10. Come to the Krohn Conservatory this holiday season to enjoy our Celestial Holiday. Krohn will be transformed into a glowing winter wonderland surrounded by the shimmering lights and twinkling stars. Join us for the unveiling of the newest landmark piece created by the talented artists of Applied Imagination, Music Hall! • Location: Krohn Conservatory

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PNC Festival of Lights November 18- January 8. In addition to admiring the beauty of 4 million LED lights, visitors can find the 5 Fiona fairies in Fairyland, take in a blacklight puppet show, marvel at the spectacular Wild Lights show on Swan Lake, or snack at one of two S’mores-n-More stands. • Location: Cincinnati Zoo, Time: Sunday-Thursday 10a-9p, Friday-Saturday 10a-10p cincinnatizoo.org/events/festival-of-lights

EnterTRAINment Junction Bring a Friend Free November 1-18. 1st Class Members are invited to bring a friend free! Limit 1 ticket per member per day and must be used the day of issue. Pass holder and guest must be present at time of transaction. Limit 4 per pass holder during the promotional period. • Location: EnterTRAINment Junction entertrainmentjunction.com

A Walk in the Woods Art Show

November 19-December 4. Cincinnati Nature Center is excited to host the annual Walk in the Woods exhibition in Rowe Visitor Center Auditorium. This holiday exhibition features local artists inspired by the beauty of a walk in the woods expressing themselves through a variety of media: photography, mixed media, painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, and fiber. • Location: Cincinnati Nature Center, Time: 10 am-5 pm

cincynature.org

Underwater Scavenger Hunt Around the World November 1-13. Join in the fun as you explore the aquarium on an Underwater Scavenger Hunt Around The World! Look for hidden globes in select exhibits and learn fun facts about animals from different parts of the world. Use the hidden phrase you find to enter to win a family 4-pack of Annual Passes! • Location: Newport Aquarium newportaquarium.com

Coney Island Nights of Lights November 11-January 2. This Cincinnati holiday classic is back. Your family will love driving through the region’s largest synchronized holiday light spectacular. Experience more than one million lights synchronized to a mix of traditional and rocking holiday music. Visitors of all ages will be awed by larger-than-life Christmas trees, glowing snowflakes, dancing candy canes, fantastic tunnels of lights, and more. • Location: Coney Island

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MetroParks Ice Rink November 25-February 26. Whether you’re a skating rookie or have been lacing up your skates for decades, and whether you’re looking for a leisurely afternoon with the family or a competitive night on the ice, there is a full slate of activities to choose from at the MetroParks Ice Rink. • Location: Riverscape MetroPark metroparks.org/ice-rink

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery Artifact Display November 1-December 2. The Dayton Metro Library has partnered with the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery for National Native American Heritage Month. We will have displays of Native American objects and artifacts in three branch locations: Electra C. Doren, Trotwood, and Burkhardt. These displays will feature objects from the Museum’s vast ethnographic collections, including items for the Eastern Woodlands, American Southwest, and The Plains. • Location: Burkhardt Library, Time: 9:30a-6p, Closed Monday/Tuesday daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE

Middletown Holiday Whopla

November 14-January 16. Located in historic and charming downtown Middletown, the third annual Middletown Holiday Whopla features a state of the art ice skating rink, beer & wine garden, food trucks, and Holiday Whoville train rides. It is surrounded by larger than life interactive light displays, nestled amongst specialty shops, bars, restaurants, and so much more. Continue a family tradition or start a new one with us this holiday season! • Location: Middletown N. Broad Street

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Woodland Lights November 18-20 &

25-27; December 1-4, 8-11, 15-23. Woodland Lights offers a fantasy land of holiday lights and displays along the half-mile paved path. The month-long festival has more lights, more vignettes, and the same winter whimsy that enchants thousands of visitors each year. • Location: Countryside Park Time: 6-9p washingtontwp.org/

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North Pole Express November 18-20,

23, 26-27; December 1-4, 7-11, 14-23. The North Pole Express, operated by the LM&M Railroad, is a magical event where everyone can experience the wonder of the holiday season as they journey down the train tracks of Warren County, Ohio. Passengers spend time with Santa and his elves on the 1 Hour & 15 minute festive train ride. Location: Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, Time: Weekdays 6 & 8p, Saturdays & Sundays: 12p, 2p, 4p, 6p, & 8p

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A Carillon Christmas November 22-December 30. Join the city of Dayton for A Carillon Christmas to see Carillon Historical Park’s 65-acre campus transformed into a winter wonderland of sparkle, magic, and holiday cheer! • Location: Carillon Historical Park, Time: Sunday- Thursday 5pm – 9pm Friday & Saturday 5p- 10p daytonhistory.org/events/special-

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Dinosaurs of Antarctica Venture into one of the most isolated environments on Earth on a journey into the unexpected. Uncover never-beforeseen dinosaur fossils buried beneath snow and ice in Dinosaurs of Antarctica: The Exhibition. • Location: Cincinnati Museum Center, Time: 10a-5p

cincymuseum.org/dinosaurs-of-antarctica

BEGINNING NOVEMBER 14 MIDDLETOWN HOLIDAY WHOPLA Duke Energy Holiday Junction Trains November 11-January 2. The Duke Energy Holiday Trains have been a Cincinnati holiday staple since 1946, delighting generations since they first debuted downtown in 1946. Track-level views reveal intricate details of the display, where over 300 rail cars and 60 locomotives steam past anxious passengers waiting to board while cars sit with snow to their hubcaps and the perfect trees strapped to their roofs. • Location: Cincinnati Museum Center cincymuseum.org/holiday-junction

Land of Illusion's Christmas Glow

November 22-December 30. Celebrate the season at The Christmas Glow, over 3.8 million lights at the 2-mile long Christmas Around the World drive-thru experience, visit Santa at the Christmas Village Santa Workshop or just take in the majestic lights of the 45-foot Christmas Tree as you and yours warm by the gas fire pits. • Location: Land of Illusion, Time: 6-10p, closed Christmas Day landofillusion.com/glow

Holidays on the Farm November 17-December 23. Enjoy Parky’s Farm in full festive display!Twinkling LED lights will transform the farm and guests will have the options to participate in self-led exploration of lighted nature trails in the woods, hayrides, caroling music, meet-and-greets with Great Parks animal ambassadors, photos with Santa and so much more! A lighted beer garden will add to the holiday cheer, as well as other food and drink options. • Location: Parky's Farm, Time: Nov. 17–Dec.15: Thursday-Sunday (Thurs. & Sun.: 5–9p; Fri. & Sat. 5–10p); Open Daily Dec.16–23 (Sun.–Thurs. 5–9p; Fri. & Sat. 5–10p) greatparks.org

Fountain Square Ice Rink November 5-February 20. The UC Health Ice Rink, presented by Fifth Third Bank, is an outdoor ice arena that takes over Fountain Square daily through February. • Location: Fountain Square myfountainsquare.com

Christmas at the Junction November 12-January 1. Create a holiday tradition for your family! 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, Time: Monday-Saturday 10a-6p, Sunday 12p-6p

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Journey Borealis: Holiday Lights on the Hill November 18-January 1. Drive through a festive tradition of over one million holiday lights, dazzling scenic displays and independent artist displays! We invite you and your family to take in this spectacular show from the comfort of your own car as you get in the holiday spirit. • Location: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, Time: 6-9p Tuesdays-Thursdays, 6-10p Fridays-Sundays, Closed Mondays journeyborealis.com

WinterFest November 25-December 31. WinterFest is an unforgettable holiday experience where Kings Island transforms into eleven enchanting winter wonderlands. Voted in 2021 as one of the top Theme Park Holiday Events in the country by USA TODAY readers, the annual event features ice skating on the Royal Fountain, the Eiffel Tower turned into a magical Christmas tree, the Winter Wonderland parade, more than 5 million lights and live entertainment throughout the park. Plus, experience up to 20 rides including Mystic Timbers and Kings Mills Antique Autos. • Location: Kings Island visitkingsisland.com/events/winterfest

Light Up Middletown November 24-December 31. Celebrating 23 years! Your journey through Light Up Middletown begins with a tunnel of lights. This driving tour fantasyland has an abundance of themed areas. You’ll come across a floating sea serpent in the lake, Santa’s workshop and sleigh, a penguin village and more. Deer leap over the road and there are surprises around each turn. Light Up Middletown's mission is to raise funds for improvement on Middletown City Parks and to create a beautiful holiday event that everybody can enjoy! • Location: Smith Park, Middletown, Time: 6-10p

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Little Women November 11–December 3. Louisa May Alcott’s treasured classic, Little Women tells the enduring story of the March family and their four daughters; romantic Meg, shy Beth, willful Amy, and of course, fiery and independent Jo. Through the intertwining lives of the sisters, we see the familiar hardships, heartbreak, humor, and humility of these passionate and unique young women. Little Women enchants new generations with the regional premiere of this new adaptation. • Location: Cincinnati Shakespeare Theatre cincyshakes.com/event/little-women

The Dancing Princesses November 30-December 30. An enchanting mystery is afoot! From the creators of last season’s hit Cinderella comes a whimsical adaptation of the classic fairy tale! This is the heartfelt and humorous story of five uniquely different princesses who embark upon a journey of the imagination that explores the universal quest for understanding, acceptance, and love. The Dancing Princesses is suitable for all ages! • Location: Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati,

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Al Neyer Winter Market

Saturdays & Sundays, November 26-December 18. This holiday season, 3CDC is bringing back a favorite festive shopping experience to the heart of Cincinnati. The Winter Market at Washington Park will feature regional artisans and crafters in cozily designed huts! You’re sure to find something special for everyone on your list. Vendors will vary from weekend to weekend. • Location: Washington Park, Time: 11a-6p washingtonpark.org