Can you believe it’s 2025 already?! We can’t predict what this year will hold but we certainly can tell you how great January is going to be!
Here’s to January fun in Cincinnati!
Please be sure to double check that your event is still happening before heading out the door.
January 4: Cyclones Hockey / Throwback Night! Throwback Night features $2 hot dogs, sodas, and beer. Step back in time as they bring out the classic Cyclones past for Throwback Night! Relive the glory days, and celebrate their iconic history while wearing specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off online with the auctions ending immediately following the game.
January 4: It’s CAM Kids Day at the Cincinnati Art Museum, 11am-3pm. Join in for an exciting interactive family day at the art museum, where they will explore the beautiful world of landscape photography! Bring the whole family for a day filled with creativity and inspiration and delve into the art of capturing stunning outdoor scenes. They have drop-in experiences as well as registered activities to make your day fun! Plus, see the exhibition Discovering Ansel Adams for free!
January 11: The Winter Hike Series, hosted by Great Parks of Hamilton County, kicks off on January 11 with a hike at Winton Woods. With challenging hikes ranging from 4-5.5 miles that are held at different parks each week, it’s the perfect time to come together with old friends and new friends alike. Sign up for one hike, several or the whole series!
January 12: Head to Findlay Market for Chili Fest, 10am-4pm. Warm up and enjoy a spicy market event sampling chili and other chili-themed foods from our participating vendors around the market. Tickets required.
January 12: It’s time for Second Sunday Showtime at Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 2-3:30pm. This month’s theme is A Taste of Ireland. Learn all about Irish culture through traditional dance and music performances at this family-friendly event. Free with donations accepted.
January 15: Museum Selfie Day. Around the globe, thousands of people will be pulling out their smartphones and showing the world their museum discoveries during National #MuseumSelfie Day.
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January 18: Head to Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve for Campfire S’Mores and Stories: Winter Edition, 5-7pm. Join in for a short hike and then come out of the cold and enjoy stories, s’mores, and a live animal program by the fire in the barn. Registration required by Jan. 17. Geared for ages 6-10. To find the details on this event, click the link above to get to the calendar and then click January 18 to find it in that day’s list of events.
January 18: The Winter Hike Series, hosted by Great Parks of Hamilton County, continues on January 18 with a hike at Sharon Woods. With challenging hikes ranging from 4-5.5 miles that are held at different parks each week, it’s the perfect time to come together with old friends and new friends alike. Sign up for one hike, several or the whole series!
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January 19: Art on Vine returns to Rhinegeist, noon to 6pm. Up to 70 Local artists displaying and selling fine arts and handmade goods.
January 20: The King Legacy Celebration will take place at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Enjoy a morning of music, dance, and reflection in celebration of the life and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tickets required.
January 18-19: Maple Sugaring Hikes (Cincinnati Nature Center), on the hour from 10am-3pm. Hit the trail for a guided interactive maple hike. Check the sap buckets in the sugarbush and see the steaming evaporator as they boil sap down to “liquid gold” maple syrup. Hikes start at the sugar house (Outdoor Learning Center). Pre-registration is required.
January 17-19: Greater Cincinnati Remodeling Expo returns to the Sharonville Convention Center. The Remodeling Expo is a comprehensive two-weekend expo filled with innovative displays showcasing the latest trends in design and product offerings. In addition to exploring the highest quality displays, you will have the opportunity to talk directly with local experts and get the advice you need to help you with your home improvement projects.
January 23: Burns Night Celebration at Nicholson’s / The Backstage Event Center, 6-10pm. Party like it’s 1759! Join in for live Celtic music, dancing, whiskey, poetry, the Cincinnati Highland Dancers, bagpipers, and a rollicking good time at the annual celebration of Scotland’s beloved poet, Robert Burns! Tickets required.
January 24: The Secret Life of Stars will be at Cincinnati Parks’ Wolff Planetarium (Burnet Woods), 7-8pm. From nebulas and novae to star formation and more, this show has it all! Programs are open to adults and children ages 5 and older accompanied by an adult. Fee: $5.00 per person. Reservations required. Seating is limited.
January 24-26: Greater Cincinnati Remodeling Expo returns to the Sharonville Convention Center. The Remodeling Expo is a comprehensive two-weekend expo filled with innovative displays showcasing the latest trends in design and product offerings. In addition to exploring the highest quality displays, you will have the opportunity to talk directly with local experts and get the advice you need to help you with your home improvement projects.
January 25: The Winter Hike Series, hosted by Great Parks of Hamilton County, continues on January 25 with a hike at Woodland Mound. With challenging hikes ranging from 4-5.5 miles that are held at different parks each week, it’s the perfect time to come together with old friends and new friends alike. Sign up for one hike, several or the whole series!
January 31: Art After Dark returns for 2025. Stay tuned for details.
January 31: Two tours, one hour! Join a Contemporary Arts Center docent for a half-hour guided tour of the galleries at the neighboring 21c Museum Hotel, followed by a half-hour tour of the Contemporary Arts Center exhibitions. Event takes place on the final Friday of each month. Tours are free and open to the public. Meet your docent guide in the 21c lobby. No registration required.
All events were accurate at the time of this posting but things do happen and events do occasionally get canceled or postponed. You should always double check with the event source before you head out the door. Links for each event are provided so that you can be sure the date is still accurate before you head out.
