# Mt. Adams Reindeer Games & Luminaria Night > Event for families in the Cincinnati area (OH / KY / IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Mount Adams, 961 Mt Adams Cir, Cincinnati, OH 45202 - Ages: All ages - Price: Free community celebration; Free reindeer petting and luminaria viewing - Organizer: Mt. Adams Business Guild - Official page: https://mtadamscincy.org/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/mt-adams-reindeer-games-and-luminaria-night--listing-47599447d82fe626691b963f ## About Perched high on the bluff overlooking downtown Cincinnati and the Ohio River, the charming hilltop enclave of Mount Adams hosts the Reindeer Games and Luminaria Night. The daytime festivities begin with the Reindeer Games, where kids can meet and pet live North Pole reindeer, enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides along picturesque brick-lined avenues, join in festive holiday scavenger hunts, and take part in holiday craft making. As dusk falls, the entire historic neighborhood illuminates with thousands of glowing candlelit luminaria bags lining sidewalks, steps, and scenic park overlooks. Choirs and Victorian carolers fill the evening with joyful carols outside Holy Cross-Immaculata Church and the Monastery. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Brick sidewalks have historical inclines; rugged strollers are recommended; core festivities centered around flat plazas. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Restrooms and warming areas located inside the Mt. Adams Community Pavilion and local community center. • Age Suitability: All ages; daytime reindeer encounter is especially magical for toddlers and preschoolers. • Sensory Tips: Daytime is bright and family-friendly; nighttime luminaria displays are calm, peaceful, and visually enchanting. ## Similar picks in Cincinnati - [Cincinnati Fire Museum Holiday Open House with Santa](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/cincinnati-fire-museum-holiday-open-house-with-santa--listing-56978d0cf42f22e7ca2d037c) — Dec 5 – Dec 19 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · The Cincinnati Fire Museum · All ages · From $8 · checked Nov 5. 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