Local 12 Holiday Celebration Guide

Tri-State Holiday Traditions

Ice Skating Rink at Fountain Square in Downtown Cincinnati
Open November 27th through February 22 (holiday hours in effect through January 4) Monday through Thursday: 11 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. until Midnight
Saturday: 10 a.m. until Midnight
Sunday: 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Also open Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day from 2 p.m.until 10 p.m. Cost: $2.50 admission, $2.50 skate rental.
For more info, call 513-979-4738.

Krohn Conservatory Holiday Floral Show on Eden Park Drive in Cincinnati
Running through Sunday, January 4, 2009
Daily from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Special hours: December 20th-28th open 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. except on Christmas Eve, when they close at 5 p.m.
New varieties of poinsettias amid boxwood hedges alsong with traditional planes such as pines, spruces, hollies and bayberry. Also features Miniatures of Cincinnati landmarks.
Admission is free but donations are accepted
For more info, call 513-421-4086.

Antique Christmas at Taft Museum of Art on Pike Street.
Running through Sunday, January 4, 2009
Tuesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m until 5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Holiday decorations from past and present including German feather trees, ornaments and delicate paper decorations throughout the galleries along with garland and lights
$8 per person, seniors and students over age 18 are $6, children age 18 and younger free
For more info, call 513-241-0343. 

Holiday Fest at The Beach Waterpark on Water Park Drive in Mason.
Weekends from November 28, 2008 through January 11, 2009.
Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m until 9 p.m.
Fridays from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays from 3 p.m until 10 p.m.
Special hours on December 22, 23, 29, 30 from 5 p.m until 10 p.m.
Take your family for an unforgettable day of ice skating on Ohio's largest outdoor rink, ride the toboggan slide and check out our amazing miniature train display. Santa Claus is on duty everyday. There are over 25 holiday attractions in all. 
General admission $13.95 or $10.00 online, Child 48" & under FREE, Senior (50+) $6.95 or $5.00 online.
For more info, call 513-398-SWIM (7946)

Holiday in Lights at Sharon Woods on East Kemper Road in Sharonville
Running through Wednesday, December 31st, 2008.
Sunday-Thursday from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
120 moving holiday light displays plus indoor Santaland featuring photos with Santa and train display
$12.00 per car, $45.00 for buses and 15 passenger vans
For more info, call 513-769-0393.

63rd Annual Holiday Train Display at Duke Energy building on East Fourth Street in Downtown Cincinnati. 
Running from Friday, November 28th through December 31st
Featuring 300 cars and 50 locomatives from 1000 feet of track
Open from Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. 
Sundays from Noon until 5 p.m.
Admission is free
For more info, call 513-287-1500.

Holiday Junction at Cincinnati Museum Center on Western Avenue in Cincinnati.
Running from Friday, November 28th, 2008 through January 4th, 2009
2000 square feet of track on four different levels including some of the oldest model trains ever produced. Caroling, crafts, storytelling and a special kids-size train to ride.
Open Monday-Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Sundays from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Admission prices vary according to age and number of museums visited
For more info, call 513-287-7000

PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo on Vine Street in Cincinnati.
Running November 28th, 2008 through January 4th, 2009
Open from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Closed December 24 & 25
Zoo animals, thousands of light displays, stories from Mrs. Claus, Santa and his reindeer 
Prices are $13 adult, $8 child, $11 seniors
Guests can enjoy half-priced admission December 1-3, 8-10 and 15-17
For more info, call 513-281-4700.

Scuba Santa's Water Wonderland at the Newport Aquarium on Aquarium Way in Newport. Running November 28th, 2008 through January 3rd, 2009.
Open 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily
Holiday extended hours November 28th and 29th and December 26th through January 3rd: 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Scuba Santa dive shows, crafts every Sunday in Kids' Central, reindeer roundup games $18.95 for adults, $11.95 for children ages 2-12, children under age 2 free
For more info, call 859-261-7444.

The Nutcracker performed by the Cincinnati Ballet at the Aronoff Center on Walnut Street.
Performances from December 12th through December 27th
Times and ticket prices vary
For more info, call 513-621-5282.


Pyramid Hill Light Display at the sculpture park on Hamilton-Cleves Road in Hamilton. 
Running through January 1, 2009 weather permitting.
Vehicles with one person $10 every day
Vehicles with 2-6 passengers are $15 from Monday through Thursday and $20 on weekends
Vehicles with 7-12 passengers are $30 from Monday through Thursday and $40 on weekend
Vehicles with 13-25 passengers are $60 from Monday through Thursday and $75 on weekend
For more info, call 513-868-8336.

Niederman's Christmas Farm on Lesourdsville-West Chester Road in West Chester.
Running November 28th through December 30th
Open from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Thousands of lights illuminate path through interpretations of biblical stories
Event is free
For more info, call 513-887-0725.

Journey to the North Pole at EnterTrainment Junction off I-75 in West Chester.
Running November 28th, 2008 through January 4th, 2009... closed Christmas Day.
Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Sundays from noon until 6 p.m.
A Christmas Carol has authentic period costumes, memorable characters, and beautiful decorations all greet visitors as they experience the enduring tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim.  Journey To The North Pole features voyage through snowy landscapes and ice caves on the way to the North Pole and Santa's Village, where visitors will be greeted by reindeer, elves, Mrs. Claus and jolly ol' Santa himself.
Adults are $12.95, Kids ages 3-12 are $9.95, children under age 3 are free. Discounts available online
For more info, call 513-898-8000.

Mall Hours and Santa Photos

Florence Mall On Florence Mall Road in Florence.
For mall holiday hours beginning Saturday, November 29th, click here.
Photos with Santa located on the lower level in front of JCPenney.  For Santa hours, click here.
For more info on mall events, call 859-371-1231 

Northgate Mall On Colerain Avenue in Colerain Township.
For mall holiday hours beginning Saturday, November 29th, click here. 
Photos with Santa, Holiday Train Rides and Holiday choral performances.  For more information on holiday event hours and prices, click here.
For more info on mall events,  call 513-385-5600.

Eastgate Mall On Eastgate Boulevard in Union Township.
For mall hours beginning Saturday, November 29th, click here.
Photos with Santa available.  For Santa hours, click here.
For more info on mall events, call 513-752-2290.
 
Tri-County Mall On Princeton Pike in Springdale.
For mall hours beginning Saturday, November 29th, click here.
Photos with Santa available.  For Santa hours, click here.
For more info on mall events, call 513-671-0120.

Kenwood Towne Center On Montgomery Road in Kenwood.
For mall hours beginning Saturday, November 29th, click here. 
Photos with Santa available at center court.  For Santa hours, click here.
For more info on mall events, call 513-745-9100.

Cincinnati Mills On Cincinnati Mills Drive in Fairfield.
For mall hours beginning Saturday, November 29th, click here.
For more info on mall events, call 513-671-7467.