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Tour de Cincinnati does the research for fun things to do around the city so you don’t have to! Check out the list below for goings on ranging from markets and live music, to brewery fun and food events. Events are subject to change or cancellation. Be sure to click on their respective links for more information.
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Thursday
Grand Opening
Clean Eatz Cincinnati West
5770 Harrison Avenue
Meal plans, grab and go, cafe menu, and more.
Grand Opening
The Aperture
Coastal Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar—focused on mezze-style dining; driven by wood-fired cooking, seafood, and seasonal produce—located in the historic Paramount Square building in Walnut Hills.
Friday
January Live Music at Japps
Japps Since 1879, 5:30–9p
Friday nights featuring The Burning Caravan.
TGI Craft Night: Hometown Collaboration
Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub, 6–8p
Collaborative mixed media Hometown Mural consisting of 36 individual pieces. Participants with hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills is highly recommended (e.g. able to tie shoes or able to cut with with scissors). Adult must be signed up with child(ren) and each must sign up as a participant.
Sign up for your spot here
Friday and Saturday
Grand Reopening
ArtsConnect (Springfield Twp)
ArtsConnect underwent a transformative renovation following an unexpected flood in December 2022. Their weekend-long celebration will include an array of activities for all ages and interests.
Woodland Wonders
Cincinnati Nature Center
Featuring the artwork of renowned American artist and illustrator, Charley Harper, and many other local artists who are inspired by the Nature Center’s Woodland Wonders. Free print with $50 Charley Harper purchase.
No registration required. Members free; nonmembers pay daily admission at the gate.
Saturday
Peddlers Flea Market
4323 Kellogg Avenue, 7a–5p
Buy, sell, and trade.
Winter Hike Series
Winton Woods, 10a
Hit the trails for challenging hikes, ranging in distance from 4–5.5 miles, held at a different park each week to guarantee a new experience. Hikes begin at 10a and conclude with a hot, hearty bowl of soup and camaraderie.
Puppy Palooza
Cincinnati Animal CARE Pet Adoption Center (Highland Ave) , 10a–2p
Same-day adoptions with valid ID and form of payment. All puppies come with age appropriate vaccines, microchip, and a spay/neuter appointment if not already altered which is all covered by the adoption fee.
FREE Nature Encounters
Trailside Nature Center at Burnet Woods, 1–2p
January 6 winter craft: pinecone bird feeders. No registration required.
Winter Market
Mulhauser Barn, 2–4p
Shop local on select Saturdays throughout the winter season as the West Chester Market re-locates to Muhlhauser Barn for the cold-weather months.
Music and Sunset Sightseeing Cruise
BB Riverboats, 7–9p (boarding at 6p)
Evening two-hour cruise on the mighty Ohio without the meal—just entertainment and sightseeing.
Sunday
Everything Cincy Pre-Game Fest
Schmidlapp Event Lawn, 10a
Bengals pre-game party featuring DJ, fowling, 360 digital booth, bounce house, game day faceprinting, cornhole, signature cocktails, beer, and more.
The Ultimate Tailgate Party
The Filson, 10a–1p
Unlimited drinks and a buffet before the Bengals’ final game of the season; within walking distance to the stadium.
Wings of Wonder
Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum – Norman Chapel, 1p
From parrots to raptors, birds big and small will fly, climb, and mesmerize you in this fun and educational program. The trainers from the Cincinnati Zoo will bring 3–4 birds of a feather for an up-close, interactive program.
through January 7
Golden Days of Yule
Krohn Conservatory (Tuesday–Sunday 10a–8p)
Colorful poinsettias, charming garden railways, and beautiful replicas of Cincinnati landmarks created out of “Botanical Architecture” by local artisans, where holiday traditions take place in the warmth of the tropics.
$10 for adults, $7 for youths (5–17), and children (4 and under) free
Holly Jolly Days
Behringer-Crawford Museum
Includes the 32nd Annual Holiday Toy Trains, Window Through Time, and Winter Wonderland exhibits.
10a–5p Tuesday–Saturday; 1–5p Sunday; closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day
Admission included with museum admission (free for members, $9 for adults, $8 for seniors 60+ and $5 for children ages 3–12)
PNC Festival of Lights
Cincinnati Zoo
Open Sunday–Thursday until 9p; Friday and Saturday until 10p
Come early for the animals; stay for the lights as the zoo is transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 41st annual Festival of Lights, featuring 4 million LED lights, five Fiona Fairies in Fairyland, blacklight puppet show, the spectacular Wild Lights show on Swan Lake, and snacks at one of two S’mores-n-More stands.
Included with zoo admission
2023 Winter Nights & River Lights
Purple Purple Bridge
Christmas lights and holiday decorations spread across the bridge, with events happening throughout the installation.
through January 8
Holiday Junction Featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains at Union Terminal
Cincinnati Museum Center
The beloved Duke Energy Holiday Trains are back for their 77th season.
Add Holiday Junction to any museum experience for just $5! (Free for members)
through January 31
New Students Dance FREE/Bring a Friend FREE Month
Dancefix by HBDC
Select the “January New Student Free Class” pricing option use the schedule to select and sign up for the class that you want to try. Once you attend your first FREE class, a second FREE class will automatically be added to your account. New students may also purchase a 10 class pass at a special rate of $100.
Click here for more information and to register
Ongoing
Union Terminal Rotunda Tours
Cincinnati Museum Center
Fridays at 1:30p, 2:30p, and 3:30p
Saturdays at 11:30a, 12:30p, and 1:30p
Sundays at 12:30p, 1:30p, and 2:30p
Sports
Cincinnati Bearcats WBB vs. Oklahoma
Fifth Third Arena
Saturday at 1p
Watch: ESPN+
Xavier Musketeers WBB @ Marquette
Saturday at 3p
Watch: FloSports
Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye
Heritage Bank Center
Saturday at 7:30p
Throwback night and teddy bear toss
$2 hot dog, $2 soda, $2 beer
Cincinnati Bearcats MBB @ BYU
Saturday at 10p
Watch: ESPN2; Listen 700 WLW
Week 18: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns
Paycor Stadium
Sunday at 1p
Watch: CBS; Listen ESPN 1530, 102.7 WEBN, 700 WLW
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
Booze, Jazz, Flivvers, and Flappers Dominated Cincinnati’s New Year in 1924 [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Catch-a-Fire Pizza to Open Inside West Side Brewing in 2024 [cincinnati.com]
Cincinnati’s Restaurant Industry Experienced Incredible Growth in 2023 — But Not Without Some Growing Pains [citybeat.com]
A Made-Over Queen Anne in Madisonville [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Nation Kitchen and Bar Opens New Location Inside Sportsbook at The Banks [wlwt.com]
New Bakery in Over-the-Rhine Makes Custom Sweet Treats for the Whole Community [citybeat.com]
This Mt. Airy Treehouse is Straight Out of a Storybook [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Wave Pool Exhibit Shares Stories of Societal Issues Through Communally Crafted Quilts [citybeat.com]
We Miss These Greater Cincinnati Restaurants That Closed in 2023 [citybeat.com]
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