Winter Fun

Looking for a Holiday and Christmas Craft Show in Cincinnati? Enjoy this list of November and December crafty events.

The perfect socially distanced Christmas event, Christmas Nights of Lights, will be back in Cincinnati for 2021. If there’s ever been a year where we need a drive through holiday light display, this is it! You’ve probably heard of (or been to?) Christmas Nights of Lights – it’s the light show that’s at Coney Island. … Read more

Make some Christmas memories with an Ohio holiday train ride! Whether it’s a new holiday tradition or one you’ll continue this year, Christmas train rides are a great way to celebrate the season with your family and friends. From the Polar Express (TM) to a Santa train ride, you’re sure for find some holiday fun … Read more

Grab your sled and run for the hills! We’ve put together a list of the best sledding hills in Cincinnati. We should remind you that sledding can be dangerous and that you should “sled at your own risk”. In addition, you should check with these Cincinnati area sledding hills and/or their websites for possible park closures and/or … Read more

With all the Christmas cancellations that are bound to occur in 2020, we’re all going to be looking for clever ways to give the kids a safe opportunity to see Santa in 2020. You’ll be glad to learn that Santa Claus is on the job and has some options for you! He’s ready and willing … Read more

A cherished holiday tradition returns for 2020! Fountain Square will welcome the Ice Rink back for the season … with a few changes AND a fun new surprise! The Fountain Square Ice Rink will return for 2020-21 The ice rink will return for 2020-21 and will operate with timed reservations. That means you’ll want to … Read more

When it comes to parks, there’s no denying that our city has some of the best parks around. No matter the season, there is always something to do… something to see… a great place to hike. With that in mind, I thought it would be fun to share a few of my favorite spots for … Read more

What do you do when you’re faced with a dreary winter day in Cincinnati? You create your own Hot Chocolate Tour! I started with a little research before we left home, making a list of all the downtown spots that serve some sort of “elevated” hot chocolate. And then we headed out to try them … Read more

Did you know that it takes upwards of 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of maple syrup?! AND it can take up to 40 years for a maple tree to produce a decent amount of sap! When you consider that one tree produces 5-10 gallons of sap, you start to realize what a precious … Read more

There are a number of Cincinnati Christmas events that I look forward to each year and the Holiday Show at the Krohn Conservatory is one of them. They manage to blow me away each and every year and I’m happy to say that 2019 is no exception! In fact, this year’s “Zinzinnati Holiday” may be … Read more

You know it’s Christmas in Cincinnati when the Duke Energy Trains open for the season! The Duke Energy trains have been a Cincinnati Christmas tradition since 1946. There are many among us who can remember heading downtown to see these same trains and tracks at CG&E! With more than 300 rail cars and 60 locomotives, … Read more

One of our favorite holiday traditions is to go to the Cincinnati Zoo’s Festival of Lights. It’s a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season in Cincinnati. Festival of Lights has something for everyone – from parents to kids to teens and everything in between.   It’s Bigger and Brighter Than Ever This year’s … Read more

Here we are for another installment of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today I’m highlighting my recent visit to The Cincinnati Zoo.  As part of their “Penguin Days” promotion,  The Cincinnati Zoo is typically offers a deal on admission (see their site for details). I know that’s not a penguin but isn’t he … Read more