Everything Cincy: Weekend To-Do's

Our friends at Everything Cincy are sharing their top picks for events going on this weekend. Check out their site and sign up for their newsletter to learn about more events and savings in Greater Cincinnati.

Meet the Grinch and Cindy Lou! – Happy Hangout

• Friday, December 9
• 6:00PM - 8:30PM
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• Enjoy an exclusive night of evening play hours, watching the original Grinch cartoon, and then meet the real live Grinch and his friend Cindy Lou Who at 7:00pm! Every child receives a Grinchy favor bag! It's sure to become a family tradition everyone will love!

Dinner featuring Basil Hayden Bourbon & Wine – Newport Syndicate

• Friday, December 9
• 6:30PM - 9:00PM
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• Come to the Newport Syndicate for dinner featuring a bourbon pairing by Basil Hayden and wine. Dinner starts at 6:30PM and is $50 per person. Please call the Newport Syndicate at 859-491-8000 for tickets and more information.

Cyclones Snow Globe - Santa PuckChop – Cincinnati Cyclones

• Friday, December 9
• 7:30PM - 10:00PM
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• Come see the Cyclones vs. Nailers and leave with a Snow Globe!

Mt. Adams Reindog Parade – The Monastery

• Saturday, December 10
• 2:00PM - 4:00PM
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• A Mt. Adams tradition for over 20 years. Dogs (and owners) dress in their Holiday Best, and prizes are awarded in a variety of categories. Food and vendors will be available before the parade. Registration is from 12:30–1:45p.

Holiday DIY Leather Wine Glass Charms – Crafts & Vines

• Saturday, December 10
• 3:00PM - 5:00PM
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• Whether you want to gift your very own handmade leather wine charms to your hosts during the holidays, or to make for yourself! DIY a set of 6. You'll dye and stamp each charm and add beads/tassels if desired.

Sip and Shop – Inspired Fashion

• Saturday, December 10
• 4:00PM - 7:00PM
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• Join us for Christmas carols, shopping, cocktails, raffles, and more!

Las Posadas - A Mexican Tradition Christmas Party

• Saturday, December 10
• 5:30PM - 8:00PM
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• The Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA invites you to the 15th Annual Las Posadas - A Mexican Tradition (Christmas Party). Please enjoy this special traditional Mexican Holiday Celebration with piñatas, carols, and typical Christmas food (including the Rosca de Reyes). THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY... To all attendees, please consider bringing a present/gift of $10.00 to be donated to economically disadvantaged kids.

UDF's Downtown Dazzle – Fountain Square

• Saturday, December 10
• 6:00PM - 8:30PM
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• See Santa rappel from a Cincinnati skyrise and watch a fireworks display. Music and festivities start at 6:30p and the Downtown Dazzle show begins at 7. Enjoy a drink or hot cocoa at Fountain Square’s Bar or have fun at the ice rink.

Santa Brunch – Moerlein Lager House Restaurant & Brewery

• Saturday, December 10
• 11:00AM - 1:00PM
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• Join the Moerlein Lager House for our annual Santa Brunch. Come have brunch with us and meet Santa. This is a free event and order what you like right off the menu. It's a special opportunity for the kids to meet Santa. Make a reservation here.

Mojave Market

• Sunday, December 11
• 10:00AM - 2:30PM
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• Mojave Market holiday market features a creatively curated list of some of Cincinnati's most unique vendors. Select from two time slots (10am-12pm or 12:30-2:30pm) to shop, try some tasty food & drinks, listen to live music and take pics with Santa who will wandering around the market! The perfect place to shop small for the holidays!
  

Winter Market – MadTree Taproom

• Sunday, December 11
• 10:00AM - 3:00PM
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• Happy Holidays! The Winter Market returns to this Sunday. Find lovely, local items for everyone on your nice list. Shop handcrafted jewelry, woodworking, photography, baked goods, clothing, home goods, and more! Drink & shop local.

Covington Christkindlmarkt

• Sunday, December 11
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• Looking for presents or gift ideas for family and friends? Take the opportunity to shop and support local at the Covington Christkindlmarkt on Sunday, December 11th. We hope to see y'all there!

Holiday Events Happening All Month

• Nights of Lights – Coney Island Amusement Park
• Sunday, December 11
• 6:00PM - 10:00PM
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• 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.

Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt – Moerlein Lager House

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• Adjacent to the Moerlein Lager House on the Schmidlapp Event Lawn and Stage in Smale Riverfront Park will be an all ages German-American Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt.
• The holiday themed Christmas festival will feature food, beverage, merchandise, holiday lights, choral and musical entertainment, with a European, yet Cincinnati Holiday theme.

Deck the Y'alls Lightfest – Florence Y'alls

• 5:30PM - 10:00PM
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• Celebrate the season in the most magical way at the inaugural Deck the Y'alls Lightfest! This interactive sparkling wonderland features more than 2 million dazzling lights and ten immersive themed displays at Thomas More Stadium, located in Florence, KY. Guests will have the opportunity to walk around the field and can even skate on our outdoor ice rink located right on the first base line! You can also get some holiday shopping done with a variety of vendors, enjoy great food, cook s'mores by the fire pit and meet Santa! Buy tickets here.

Crib of Nativity – Eden Park

• 9:00AM - 9:00PM
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• Under the thatched roof of a log stable, in a humble scene reflecting the peace and joy of Christmas, live animals and life-size figures recreate the birth of Jesus

Every Christmas Story Ever Told – Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

• 7:30PM - 10:00PM
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• CSC's holiday smash hit Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) is back again for another season of holiday hilarity! What begins as another annual production of A Christmas Carol, soon devolves into a slightly irreverent look at all of our favorite “Beloved Holiday Classics” including pop culture favorites like It’s a Wonderful Life, Rudolph, Charlie Brown and more! Add in topical references that always keep this annual tradition fresh and fun as we send up everything from Dickens to Dr. Seuss in an evening of high octane jollity and frivolity.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS:

• December 12 - Model Monday's - Arts' On The Ave. - Click here to learn more
• December 13 - Family Night w/ SANTA! Kids Eat FREE! - Hofbräuhaus Newport Brewery & Restaurant - Click here to learn more
• December 14 - The Merriest Hour - Young Professionals Choral Collective - Click here to learn more