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Whether you like it or not (and you do), it's the holiday season in Cincinnati. Here's our big holiday roundup of how to get your jolly on with Christmas in the air. From lights and trains to Santa and "The Nutcracker," find a new tradition or keep your old ones goin'. Happy holidays. Don't forget to take pictures.

Nov. 11-Jan. 2: Nights of Lights, Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Drive through the region's largest synchronized holiday light show. Over one million lights dance and twinkle to holiday music. See larger-than-life Christmas trees, glowing snowflakes, dancing candy canes, tunnels of lights and more. coneyislandpark.com.

Nov. 11-Dec. 31: Light Up the Fair, Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road, Burlington. Northern Kentucky's only drive-thru light show. Now over two miles long. lightupthefair.com.

Nov. 18-Dec. 30: Holiday in Lights, Armco Park, 1223 Ohio 741, Lebanon. New location. Outdoor, drive-thru holiday lights display with over 1 million lights and more than 250 light displays. No cash accepted. $20 per carload, $60 per busload. Special effects glasses $2 each or 3 for $5. Holidayinlights.com.

Nov. 18-Jan. 8: Festival of Lights, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale. Zoo transforms into a “wild wonderland” with more than four million LED lights. See Fiona fairies, enjoy a blacklight puppet show and more. Cincinnaizoo.org.

Nov. 18-Jan. 1: Journey Borealis, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 6-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday, closed Mondays, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. Drive through a festive tradition of over one million holiday lights and independent artist displays. Journeyborealis.com.

Nov. 18-Jan. 8: Winter Nights, River Lights, nightly, Purple People Bridge, Newport. Enjoy a lit holiday walk across the bridge with over one thousand lights, lighted projections and holiday music. Free. Nov. 18-Jan. 8.

Nov. 18-Dec. 23: The Christmas Ranch, 3205 S. Waynesville Road, Morrow. Light displays, Christmas shops, Santa's bakery and cafe, pictures with Santa, train and wagon rides. Closed Thanksgiving Day. $22 per carload, $33 per oversized van (10 or more passengers). No buses or RVs. Free parking. thechristmasranch.com.

Nov. 23-Dec. 30: Drive Thru Christmas Glow, 6-10 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, Land of Illusion, 8762 Thomas Road, Middletown. Enjoy lights, Christmas Village, petting zoo and Santa's workshop. $9 per person. landofillusion.com.

Nov. 24-Dec. 31: Light Up Middletown, 6-10 p.m. nightly, Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave., Middletown. Admission is by cash donation; you set the price. lightupmiddletown.org.

Nov. 25: Light Up the Square, 6-11 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown.

Nov. 25-Dec. 31: WinterFest, Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason. Park transforms into 11 enchanting winter wonderlands. Enjoy ice skating, parade, entertainment, rides, and more than five million lights. Winter Wonderland Parade nightly at 8:30 p.m. $29.99-up. visitkingsisland.com.

Nov. 25-Dec. 30: ChristmasTown, 5 p.m., Creation Museum, Petersburg. Live nativity. Garden of lights, live animals, Encounter the Wonder 4D show inside the Special Effects Theater. Runs Wednesday-Sunday Nov. 25-Dec. 13, then daily through Dec. 30. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Free. Parking is $15. Creationmuseum.org.

Nov. 25-Dec. 30: ChristmasTime, 5 p.m., Ark Encounter, Petersburg. Runs Wednesday-Sunday Nov. 25-Dec. 13, then daily through Dec. 30. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Features bright, multi-color lights, music, short dramas, live animal encounters. Free. Parking is $15. Arkencounter.com.

Nov. 25-Jan.1: Deck the Y’alls Lightfest, 5:30-10 p.m., Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence. Interactive sparkling wonderland features 10 immersive themed displays, outdoor ice rink and millions of twinkling lights. Ticketreturn.com/prod2new/Learn.asp.

Nov. 26: Light Up the Levee, Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Enjoy magic of the season with 50-foot tree, Santa, holiday market and live music. newportonthelevee.com.

Nov. 5-Dec. 24: Santa's Wonderland, Bass Pro Shops, 300 Cincinnati Mills Drive, Forest Park and Cabela's, 7250 Cabela Drive, West Chester. Visit with Santa and get a free 4-by-6 photo. You can reserve a spot up to a week in advance. Enjoy holiday-themed games and giveaways. basspro.com/santa and cabelas.com/santa.

Nov. 18-Dec. 23: Holidays on the Farm and Santaland, 5-9 p.m., Parky's Farm, 10073 Daly Road, Springfield Township. Features Santa and his reindeer, lighted trails, festival garland and bow tree path, live entertainment, thousands of twinkling lights, food trucks, beer garden, pony rides, interactive train displays, hayrides, bonfires and more. Open Nov. 18-20 and Nov. 25-27. In December, open Thursday-Sunday Dec. 1-11, then daily Dec. 15-23. $15 ages 13-up, $10 ages 2-12. Food and drinks sold separately. Discounted admission by booking online. greatparks.org.

Nov. 25-Dec. 24: Santa Arrives at Holiday Junction, 11 a.m., Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Live music with Chris Comer Trio playing jazz in Rotunda, and merry elves roaming the museum, followed by Santa's arrival at noon by firetruck. He'll be on the Mezzanine level through Dec. 24. A visit with Santa is included with museum admission. Additional admission is required for Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains. Cincymuseum.org.

Nov. 25-Dec. 24: Scuba Santa's Water Wonderland, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, Newport Aquarium, 1 Levee Way, Newport. See Scuba Santa swimming underwater with sharks, including three new sand tiger sharks. newportaquarium.com.

Nov. 26: Santa House on the Levee, Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Santa is in his house from noon-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. He will be visiting noon-3 p.m. on Nov. 26, and he takes a break each day from 3-3:20 p.m. to feed his reindeer. Visits are free and walk-up only. newportonthelevee.com.

Dec. 4: Lunch with Santa, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., The Grove Event Center, 9158 Winton Road, Springfield Township. Families can enjoy a pizza lunch with special cookies for dessert. At noon, Madcap Puppets perform A Christmas Carol. Santa arrives at 1 p.m. and kids will enjoy a craft making activity, photo with Santa and special gift. $18 per child ages 2-up, $8 adults.

Dec. 10: Santacon, 2-9 p.m., Downtown. Don your Santa suit or kit yourself out as an elf, reindeer or Mrs. Claus and join in this ages 21-up bar crawl through the city. Respect the suit. Free.

Dec. 10: Winter Wonderland, 3-6 p.m., Kennedy Heights Presbyterian Church, 6312 Kennedy Ave., Kennedy Heights. Games, crafts and food. Choose a gift from Santa's toy shop and get a picture with Santa. Ages 12-under. Reserve a spot by calling 513-631-1114.

Dec. 17: Black Santa, noon-4 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Free photos with Santa by the Christmas free.

Nov. 5-Jan. 8: A Celestial Holiday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Watch trains chug past Cincinnati landmarks, including a brand new building – Music Hall. Enjoy white poinsettias, a giant moon and more. $10, $7 ages 5-17, free ages 4-under. cincinnati-oh-gov.

Nov. 11-Jan. 2: Holiday Junction, Cincinnati Museum Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Monday, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Duke Energy Holiday Trains return. Electric toy train layouts from pre-World War II and the 1960s, as well as Lego bricks crafted into fantastical scenes from Disney, Marvel, DC Comics, Harry Potter and more at Brickopolis. Santa arrives Nov 25. $10, or $5 with purchase of any other museum experience. Cincymuseum.org.

Nov. 12-Jan. 1: Christmas at the Junction, EnterTrainment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester. World’s largest indoor train display is decorated for the holidays. Take a journey to the North Pole and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Entertrainmentjunction.com.

Nov. 12-Jan. 8: Holly Jolly Days, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington. See costumes and props from the film "White Christmas," courtesy of the Rosemary Clooney House, enjoy holiday toy trains and a winter wonderland in NaturePlay. bcmuseum.org.

Nov. 18-Dec. 23: North Pole Express, 6 and 8 p.m. weekdays, noon, 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad, 16 E. South St., Lebanon. Experience the wonder of the season aboard a train. Santa visits with his elves during the 75-minute ride. Train cars are decorated for the holiday. lebanonrr.com.

Nov. 25-Jan. 8: Bill Schott's Great Circle Line Railroad, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Glenwood Gardens, 10397 Springfield Pike, Woodlawn. Enjoy the whimsical world of Snug Harbor and Chillyvilly where tiny steam locomotives travel the snow-covered landscape, past sledding penguins, a Christmas tree lot, tiny villages with their lights aglow, and more. Closed Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1. $3.

Dec. 15-17 and Dec. 21-23: Train Days, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, 11500 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. Watch model trains chug through villages, around mountains and through tunnels in this display inside Chester Park Train Station, Myers Schoolhouse and Hayner House. At least 10 trains will be operating. $3. heritagevillagecincinnati.org.

Nov. 5-Feb. 20: UC Health Ice Rink, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Myfountainsquare.com.

Nov. 5-Feb. 27: Ice Skating at Fifty West, Fifty West Brewing, 7605 Wooster Pike, Columbia Township. Includes skate rental and one hour of skating time. $10. fiftywestbrew.com.

Nov. 12-Jan. 9: Winter Wonderland Ice Rink, Todd Creech Park, 305 W. Tate St., Lawrenceburg. Protective roof over the rink, fire pit, indoor restrooms. Skating sessions are 90-minutes and admission includes skate rental. $8 ages 13-up, $6 ages 5-12. Downtownlawrenceburg.com.

Nov. 12-Jan. 8: Ice Rink at Summit Park, Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. No reservations needed, first come, first served. $7 fee includes skate rental. Rink status line: 513-745-6259; summitparkblueash.com.

Nov. 18-Dec. 23: Holidays on the Farm, Parky’s Farm at Winton Woods, 10073 Daly Road, Springfield Township. New winter celebration features lighted nature trails in the woods, hayrides, caroling, meet and greets with farm animals, Santa visits and more.

Nov. 18-20: Christmas in Historic Springboro, Friday-Sunday, Main St., Springboro. More than 70 craft vendors, food, horse-drawn carriages, live music, Santa visits and more. Springborofestivals.org.

Nov. 25-Dec. 17: Yuletide Village, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Renaissance Park, Harveysburg. yuletidevillage.com.

Nov. 25-Dec. 31: Christkindlmarkt, 4-10 p.m. Thursday, 4-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Schmidlapp Lawn adjacent to Moerlein Lager House, 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Open Christmas Eve 11 a.m.-6 p.m., then 4-10 p.m. daily Dec. 26-31. New Years Eve celebration. Features food, drinks and seasonal items from open-air stalls. Traditional choral music, lighted decorations and more. $5, free ages 12-under. Free entry with proof of purchase receipt from Servatii. cincinnatichristkindlmarkt.com.

Nov. 25-Jan.3: The Shillito Elves, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., The Foundry, Fifth St., Downtown. The elves made their debut in the 1950s in the windows of Shillito's department store. See the mechanized figures that depict various Christmas scenes, including Santa's workshop. The Mail Sorter, Little Woodshop, Pete the Painter, Lazzie Bear, Gift Wrap and more will be on view through the windows of the Foundry. Free.

Nov. 26: Christmas in the Country, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Aloysius Church, Chapel Road, Shandon. Food trucks, antiques, crafts, Santa visit, free horse-drawn carriage rides. Welsh cakes for sale at the Shandon Congregational Church's Community House. Naturally-crafted ornaments, museums and shops open. Free parking. Information: 53-680-9537.

Nov. 26: Mount Washington Holiday Walk, 4-7 p.m., Mount Washington Water Tower. Santa Parade followed by lighting ceremony at 6:45 p.m. Free food and carriage rides. Information: Karen Luken 513-476-4258.

Nov. 26-Jan. 3: Middletown Holiday Whopla, 39 N. Broad St., Middletown. Ice skating, holiday lights, food, vendors, musical performances and more throughout Middletown’s Dora. Holidaywhopla.com.

Nov. 26-Dec. 17: Downtown Dazzle, 6-8:30 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Saturdays only. Myfountainsquare.com.

Dec. 1-Jan. 1: Light in the Forest, 5:30-9 p.m., Rowe Woods, Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford. Enjoy lit forest, new installations by five regional light artists, children's activities, live music, bonfire, historic home with nature-inspired decorations, and holiday shopping. $12, $7 ages 3-17. cincynature.org.

Dec. 2: Reading Holiday Walk, 6:30-9 p.m., Reading Bridal District, Reading Road and Benson St., Reading. Stroll along street and enjoy decorated storefronts, photos with Santa, s'more station, scavenger hunt, carolers, face painting and more.

Dec. 3: Lebanon Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade and Festival, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Historic Downtown Lebanon. Parade hours are 1 and 7 p.m., Santa hours are 10:30 a.m.-noon and 4-6 p.m. lebanonchamber.org.

Dec. 3: Santa's 5K Fun Run, 1 p.m., Independence Fire Station, Delaware Crossing, Independence. Participants receive a race T-shirt, mash and Santa hat. Prizes. $25. runsignup.com.

Dec. 3: Springdale Santa 5K, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Springdale Parks & Recreation, 11999 Lawnview Ave., Springdale. Dress in your best Santa suit or other holiday attire and race into the holiday season. $20. eventbrite.com.

Dec. 3: Independence Christmas Walk, 1-9 p.m., Independence. Santa visits from 1-3 p.m. at the Kenton County Courthouse. From 4-9 p.m. a craft fair is at the courthouse. Tree lighting takes place at 5:15 p.m. on courthouse lawn, followed by lighted Christmas parade and old fashioned walk from Independence Christian Church to the Independence Senior and Community Center. Free. 41051.com.

Dec. 3: Holiday in the Village, 5 p.m., Neuilly Plaisance Fountain, corner Montgomery and Cooper roads, Montgomery. Tree lighting, carolers dressed in Victorian costumes. North Pole Workshop from 5-7:30 p.m. at Universalist Church featuring Santa, scavenger hunt, hot chocolate, refreshments, horse and carriage rides. Model train display at Harold and Eugenia Thomas Comprehensive Care Center at Bethesda North. Winter Wonderland at Twin Lakes Davies Center.

Dec. 3: Anderson Holiday Festival, 4 p.m., Anderson Towne Center, 7500 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township. Family-friendly event features Santa arriving by fire truck, crafts, games, outdoor entertainment and a holiday passport. Annual tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m.

Dec. 3: Christmas Tree Lighting Festival, 4-8 p.m., 116 N. Karl Brown Way, Loveland. Ring in the holiday season with family activities, holiday market, live entertainment and holiday treats. Free.

Dec. 3-4: Drive-thru Christmas Play and Live Nativity, 6-8:30 p.m., Burlington Bible Church, 6529 Rogers Lane, Burlington. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. Free.

Dec. 4: German Village Christmas Walk, noon-5 p.m., German Village, N. Second St., Hamilton. Enjoy holiday decorations, horse-drawn carriage rides, tour historic homes and businesses, live music, crafters and visit from Santa. Free. Gettothebc.com.

Dec. 10: Reindog Parade, 2 p.m., The Monastery, 1055 St. Paul Place, Mount Adams. Dress up your doggos and parade them through the streets in this fun holiday tradition. Register dogs between 12:30-1:45 p.m. Prizes. Benefits League for Animal Welfare. mtadamscincy.org.

Dec. 10: White Christmas Parade, noon-8 p.m., Downtown Augusta. Parade is made up of lighted floats, antique cars, local clubs and civic organizations, churches, school bands, horses and Rosemary Clooney music performed live. Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. ohioriverrecreationtrail.org.

Dec. 10: Greendale's Christmas on the Avenue, 5-9 p.m., Ridge Ave. and Ludlow St., Greendale, Ind. Visit five festively-decorated properties in the community. Featuring Nathaniel Squibb House, Smith-Seitz House, Jacob Bauer House, Greyhound Manor and the Hassmer-Craig House. $20, $10 ages 6-12, free ages under 6. eventbrite.com.

Dec. 10: Holiday Open House, 1-4 p.m., Hunt House, 4364 Hunt Road, Blue Ash. Enjoy holiday decorations, a storyteller and holiday refreshments. Free.

Dec. 17: OTR Raildog Parade, 3 p.m., Queen City Radio, Twelfth St., Over-the-Rhine. Dress up your furry friends in holiday attire and parade through the streets of OTR. Prizez. Free. Information: Casey Coston 513-546-1214.

Nov. 15: Black Violin Give Thanks Holiday Tour, Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. $25-$75. cincinnatiarts.org.

Nov. 19: Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve, Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Downtown. Shows at 3 and 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 25: Sisters Christmas Catechism, Aronoff Center for the Arts, Jarson-Kaplan Theater, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. This holiday mystery extravaganza from the author of Late Nite Catechism features Sister taking on the mystery of the Magi's gold. cincinnatiarts.org.

Nov. 25: The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays, Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. cincinnatiarts.org.

Nov. 29: Christmas with the Celts, Memorial Hall, Over-the-Rhine.

Nov. 30-Dec. 30: The Dancing Princesses, Ensemble Theatre, 1127 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. This whimsical adaptation of the classic fairy tale is about a kingdom where an enchanting mystery is afoot. This family-friendly musical is suitable for all ages. Special relaxed (sensory-friendly) performances at 7 p.m. Nov. 18-19 and 2 p.m. Nov. 26. ensemblecincinnati.org.

Dec. 1: Hip Hop Nutcracker, Taft Theatre, Downtown.

Dec. 1: Island Christmas Holiday, The Redmoor.

Dec. 1-23: A Christmas Carol, Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., West Price Hill. 513-241-6550. cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

Dec. 2: Sanders Family Christmas, The Drama Workshop, 3716 Glenmore Ave., Cheviot. 513-598-8303; thedramaworkshop.org.

Dec. 2-4: Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. $33.75-up. Cincinnatiarts.org.

Dec. 3-4: Cincinnati Men's Chorus: Family Holiday Concert, Memorial Hall, Over-the-Rhine. There's no place like home for the holidays. memorialhallotr.com.

Dec. 4: Cincinnati Civic Orchestra Holiday Concert, 4-6 p.m., The Grove Event Center, 9158 Winton Road, Springfield Township. Free.

Dec. 4: White Christmas: An Interactive Sing Along, 1, 4 and 7 p.m., Mariemont Theatre, 6906 Wooster Pike, Mariemont. Sing along to this 1954 Christmas classic starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney. $20. mariemonttheatre.com.

Dec. 4: White Christmas: An Interactive Sing Along, 1, 4 and 7 p.m., Esquire Theatre, 320 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. Sing along to this 1954 Christmas classic starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney. $20. esquiretheatre.com.

Dec. 4: Westwood Community Band: It’s the Holiday Season, 2 p.m., Mount St. Joseph University Auditorium, 5701 Delhi Road, Delhi Township. Benefits Nate’s Toy Box. Free. Bring new, unwrapped toy. 513-328-4853; westwoodcommunityband.org.

Dec. 8-31: Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some), Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, 1195 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. cincyshakes.com.

Dec. 9: Happy Holidays with the Mighty Wurlitzer, 7 p.m., Music Hall, Over-the-Rhine. $27-$32. Cincinnatiarts.org.

Dec. 9: Holiday Swingin': A Kat Edmonson Christmas, 7 p.m., Caffe Vivace, 975 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills. $25-up. eventbrite.com.

Dec. 9: A Merry Little Christmas Cabaret, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Liberty Exhibition Hall, 3938 Spring Grove Ave., Northside. Holiday favorites with Queen City Cabaret. $25-$35. Eventbrite.com.

Dec. 9-10: Blue Christmas Charity Show, 7-11 p.m., Band of Helping Hands, 3831 Decoursey Ave., Covington. Friday: Brad Hatfield, G. Miles and the KY Cuzins. Saturday: Ricky Nye, G. Miles and the KY Cuzins. $30-$50. eventbrite.com.

Dec. 9-10: Revolution Dance presents Hot Chocolate, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aronoff Center for the Arts. The region's first African American Nutcracker experience is back. $35. cincinnatiarts.org.

Dec. 9-11: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra: Holiday Pops, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Saturday’s evening performance will be livestreamed. cincinnatisymphony.org.

Dec. 9-17: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Lyric Theater, 1530 Central Ave., Middletown. This original cabaret features music from That Time of the Year musical revue of all-original Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's songs. 513-425-7140; middletownlyric.org.

Dec. 10: Mindi Abair's I Can't Wait for Christmas Tour, Ludlow Garage, Clifton.

Dec. 10: Yuletide Celebration with Cincinnati Sound Chorus, 2 p.m., The Carnegie, 1028 Scott St., Covington. $20.

Dec. 10-19: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr., Taft Theatre. The holiday classic soars off the screen in this 60-minute adaptation of the beloved television special. thechildrenstheatre.com.

Dec. 10: A Merry Little Christmas Cabaret, 7:30 p.m., Liberty Exhibition Hall, 3938 Spring Grove Ave., Northside. Hosted by Queen City Cabaret. $35. eventbrite.com.

Dec. 10: A Motown Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Fitton Center, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. $39. Fittoncenter.org.

Dec. 10: A Hallmark Christmas Movie Murder Mystery, 6 p.m., Newport Syndicate, 18 E. Fifth St., Newport. $50. eventbrite.com.

Dec. 12: Peter Mayer: A Stars & Promises Christmas Tour, Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, Newport.

Dec. 14-18: Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig's Holiday Party, The Phoenix, 812 Race St., Downtown. Victorian-era party featuring beverages, a buffet and festive activities like parlor games, Victorian dances, a puppet show and more. Part of Playhouse in the Park off-the-grid performances. cincyplay.com.

Dec. 15: A Very Jazzy Christmas, 7-9 p.m., Marty's Hops & Vines, 6110 Hamilton Ave., College Hill. Features the Very Jazzy Christmas Quintet playing holiday favorites. Free; donations benefit the Steve Kern Memorial Music Scholarship.

Dec. 15-18: Miracle on 34th Street, Sorg Opera House, S. Main St., Middletown. cincyticket.com.

Dec. 16-24: Cincinnati Ballet: The Nutcracker, Music Hall, Over-the-Rhine. cballet.org.

Dec. 16: Peter Noone: An Olde English Christmas, Ludlow Garage, Clifton.

Dec. 16-18: An Acoustic Christmas with Over the Rhine, Memorial Hall, Over-the-Rhine.

Dec. 17: A Boy Band Christmas, Hard Rock Casino Ballroom, 1000 Broadway, Downtown.

Dec. 17: Pam Tillis Christmas, Ludlow Garage, Clifton.

Dec. 17: A Very Motherfolk Xmas, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville.

Dec. 17: Afroman's Merry Spliff-mas, Riverfront Live.

Dec. 20: Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown.

Dec. 23: Jonathan Butler's "O Holy Night" with Grace Kelly, Ludlow Garage.

Dec. 26: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, Aronoff Center for the Arts.

Nov. 30-Dec. 3 and Dec. 7-9: 19th Century Holiday Guided Tour, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, 11500 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. See glimpses of the earliest Christmases of Cincinnati, the impact of the Civil War on celebrations, and the new traditions introduced by Queen Victoria. $10 per person. heritagevillagecincinnati.org.

Dec. 3-4: Christmas Home Tour & Victorian Tea, East Row Historic District, Newport. Tour $20. Victorian Tea is sold out. eastrow.org.

Dec. 3-4; Christmas at the Homestead, 1-5 p.m., Christian Waldschmidt Homestead Museum, 7567 Glendale Milford Road, Camp Dennison. Sponsored by the Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Dec. 4-18: An Elegant Victorian Family Christmas, 3-7 p.m. Sundays in December, Promont House, 906 Main St., Milford. Victorian natural motifs paired with period decor and ornamentation. Docent-led tours. Holiday teas take place Dec. 3, 7, 11 and 13 and cost $45.50 per person. milfordhistory.net.

Nov. 21-Jan. 2: The Christmas Casino, Rising Star Casino Resort, 777 Rising Star Drive, Rising Sun. Enjoy lighted trees, eight live reindeer, meet and greets with Santa, Cindy Lou Who, Buddy the Elf, the Grinch, Olaf and more. Runs through Jan.2. thechristmascasino.com.

Nov 21-Dec. 31: Miracle Holiday Pop-Up, Overlook Lodge, Pleasant Ridge. Award-winning holiday concept returns to Overlook Lodge, featuring merry cocktails and holiday magic. Miraclepopup.com.

Nov 21-Dec. 31: Sippin’ Santa Holiday Pop-Up, Tiki Tiki Bang Bang, Walnut Hills. Award-winning holiday pop-up features holiday cocktails, shots and over-the-top decor. Sippinsantapopup.com.

Dec. 2: Friends Holiday Fete, 5-8 p.m., Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Tour A Celestial Holiday exhibit, enjoy dinner by the bite, open bar and more. Benefits Friends of Music Hall. $100.

Dec. 10: Jingle Bell Run, 10 a.m., Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 RiverCenter Blvd., Covington. Wear favorite holiday costume for this fun race, which travels across the Ohio River into Downtown and finishes back in Covington. Benefits Arthritis Foundation. Jbr.org/cincinnati.

Dec. 10: Tree Lighting Celebration, 1-3 p.m., Testerman Park, 8373 Maineville Road, Hamilton Township. Pictures with Santa, holiday performances by local students, food trucks, free cookies, hot chocolate and popcorn, ornament decoration and a fireworks finale. hamilton-township.org.

Dec. 10-11: Holly Days, noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Heritage Village Museum, 11500 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. Step into a storybook Christmas and meet Charles Dickens and hear an abridged version of “A Christmas Carol,” visit a little house and see it decorated as described by Laura Ingalls Wilder in the Little House series, and more. $10, $5 ages 5-11, free ages 4-under. heritagevillagecincinnati.org.

Led Dance Floor Display Dec 11: The ARC Christmas Party, 5-9 p.m., Pinball Garage, 113 N. Third St., Hamilton. Buffet dinner, soft drinks, dancing, unlimited game cards and visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Benefits The ARC. 513-417-4765.