November in Cincinnati – it’s one of my favorite times of year. There’s so much to do here in town. From the openings of all the holiday shows and events to lights and pumpkins and pie!
Enjoy this month long list of Things to Do in Cincinnati for the month of November:
Looking for events by date? Scroll down for the daily happenings below.
Holiday Craft Shows are heating up for November! You’re sure to find one you like in this list that goes from the beginning of November to the end!
Thanksgiving will be here before you know it! Want to lessen the work load this year? Check out our list of Thanksgiving Dinner To Go Options for Cincinnati for all the great TDay offerings from our local restaurants. You can order just your turkey OR the entire meal. Be sure to order early!
We have lots of seasonal shows and events opening in November:
Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt
Fountain Square’s Ice Rink
Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo
Deck the Y’Alls Lightfest
and so much more!
Lots of Drive Through Light Shows will be open for the season in November. November is a great time to see a light show as the lines/crowds are typically easier to manage. Don’t miss:
Pyramid Hill Light Show
Christmas Glow
Light Up Middletown
and more!
Looking for something to do ON Thanksgiving Day (link coming soon)? Check out the list of November 28 events (there are a surprising number of things to do!).
Make your plans for Thanksgiving Weekend Events with our list for Nov. 28 – Dec. 1 , 2024 (list coming soon).
Make your plans to cut your own Christmas tree at any one of our Cincinnati area farms.
More Things to do in November, by Date:
November 1-3: Germania’s Christkindlmarkt will be going on all weekend, Friday – Sunday. Based on traditional Christmas markets that are popular throughout Germany, Germania’s Christkindlmarkt is mostly under their covered pavilion and heated tents, with some booths and attractions outdoors. Sip on a cold German bier, or enjoy a cup of Glühwein (hot mulled wine) while shopping for unique gifts from Germany and from local crafters, and listen to music that will get you in the holiday spirit!
November 2: The Fountain Square Ice Rink opens for the season! Enjoy skating on this outdoor rink, admire the huge Christmas tree, and twinkling lights of downtown. They even have bumper cars on ice! Admission charged.
November 2: Save those pumpkins and head to Stanbery Park for their annual Pumpkin Chuck, happening from noon to 5pm. Use their giant trebuchets to launch your pumpkin through the air and into the field. They’ll have food trucks on hand, craft beer, live entertainment, and more.
November 2: The City of Bellevue hosts a Touch a Truck, 10am-2pm. Head to Bellevue Beach Park to get up close to all your favorite vehicles.
November 2: The City Flea is going old school with a Vintage Market at Factory 52 (Norwood), 10am-4pm.
November 8-10: The Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market will be at the Sharonville Convention Center (note new venue). Save a few bucks when you purchase tickets online.
November 9+: Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains opens for the season at Cincinnati Museum Center. See all the old CG&E trains, have some fun at Holiday Junction, admire all the at LEGO brick creations at Brickopolis, and more. Admission charged.
November 11-17: It’s Pizza Week! Nosh on $10 pizzas from some of Cincinnati’s best pizza joints. It’s the perfect time to check out something new or enjoy old favorites!
Don’t miss our list of Veterans Day Celebrations here.
November 16-17: Rookwood Pottery’s Holiday Open House is happening all weekend. Sign up for complimentary Behind the Scenes Tours, workshops, and more.
November 16: The Summit Park Ice Rink opens for the season and will be open through ??? (closed on holidays). Tickets can be purchased at the ice rink (no online option). Admission charged.
November 17: Art on Vine’s Holiday Market will be happening at Rhinegeist, 12-6pm. Join in for a festive day of shopping and supporting local artists. With over 80 vendors from Cincinnati and beyond, you’ll find something unique for everyone on your list.
November 21: Festival of Lights opens for the season at The Cincinnati Zoo.
November 21: Get yourself registered for a Holiday Wreath Workshop at Benken Garden Center. Learn to make your own wreath in popular class. Advance registration required.
November ???: Light Up the Levee is happening at Newport on the Levee, 3-7pm. Celebrate the season with live music, fireworks, Santa Claus and the lighting of the tree on The Plaza. Santa arrives at 1:30pm and will be available for pictures until 5:30pm. The tree lighting will be at 7pm followed by Rozzi fireworks.
November 22+: Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt (adjacent to the Moerlein Lager House on the Event Lawn at Smale Park) opens for the season on November 22. The festival runs Wednesday through Sunday each week until December 31 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas day). Admission is free.
November 23: Lights Up will be happening at Liberty Center starting at 6pm. The evening includes a holiday parade, family-friendly activities, and a very special guest – Santa! The tree lighting will take place following the parade.
November 23: The Holiday OFF Market will be on the grounds of Summit Park, 10am-4pm.
November 28 – Dec. 1: See our list of Thanksgiving Weekend Events here (updates coming soon)
November 29: Kings Island’s Winterfest opens for the season.
November 30: It’s time for Crafty Supermarket at Music Hall, 11am-5pm.
November 30: Take a drive to Metamora, Indiana for their Metamora Christmas Walk, 12-9pm. See lanterns lining the canal, luminaries lighting the pathways and holiday decorations throughout the entire village. Sing along with the strolling carolers, visit Santa in the Santa House for a memorable photo, and hop on a horse-drawn carriage ride. Bring your gift list as plenty of shopping opportunities will be available in many of Metamora’s unique shops, including Whitewater Canal State Historic Site’s gift shop offering site merchandise, freshly ground cornmeal, grits and bran.
