Cincinnati Fire Museum Holiday Open House with Santa

About this adventure

Housed within an authentic 1907 Court Street firehouse in downtown Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Fire Museum hosts its festive Holiday Open House. The historic engine hall is adorned with evergreen garland, bright red wreaths, and holiday lights draped across antique fire equipment. Children can climb up into the driver's seat of vintage fire engines, slide down a real brass fire pole, operate vintage sirens, and see the world’s oldest surviving horse-drawn steam fire engine. Best of all, kids can take photos with Firefighter Santa sitting proudly on a restored 1920s Ahrens-Fox pumper, and receive a junior firefighter helmet and holiday safety activity packet. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Street-level entrance with elevator access to both museum levels; strollers welcome throughout the engine bays. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Restrooms with baby changing stations on the first floor; comfortable visitor benches throughout the museum. • Age Suitability: All ages, especially exciting for toddlers and elementary-school children who love trucks and first responders. • Sensory Tips: Children can sound a real mechanical bell and siren; hands-on exhibits are bright, engaging, and welcoming.