Things to do with kids in Cincinnati — December 2026

Through Dec 9

Festival of Trees

Fairfield Community Arts Center

All ages

Through Jan 4

LEGO Jurassic World: The Exhibition at Cincinnati Museum Center

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

From $14.50

Through Dec 19

Winter Walk in the Reading Garden — Independence Branch Library

Independence Branch

All ages

Through Dec 13

'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil (Broadway in Cincinnati)

Aronoff Center for the Arts

PaidAll ages

Wed, Nov 4 · 4:30 PM

Lego Builder's Club — Lawrenceburg Public Library

Lawrenceburg Public Library

Thu, Dec 3 · 4:00 PM

Holidays on the Farm at Winton Woods

Winton Woods Farm & Equestrian Center

PaidAll ages

Fri, Nov 20 · 7:00 PM

North Pole Express on the LM&M Railroad (Lebanon)

LM&M Railroad – Lebanon station

From $30All ages

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM

Holiday Drive-In Movie Night at Rivershore Sports Complex

Rivershore Sports Park (Rivershore Sports Complex)

FreeAll ages

Fri, Nov 6 · 10:00 AM

Preschool Open Gym at the Anderson Parks RecPlex

Anderson Parks RecPlex

From $10

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: The Greatest Show On Earth — Cincinnati

Heritage Bank Center

PaidAll ages

Fri, Dec 4 · 6:30 PM

Winter in the Woodlands

California Woods Nature Preserve

From $7

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM

CAM Kids Day

Cincinnati Art Museum

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM

Christmas in the Country at Dinsmore Homestead

Dinsmore Homestead

From $3

Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM

Cinderella (Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati family musical)

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

PaidAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM

Family Songs and Stories

Cincinnati Art Museum

Free

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM

Jingle Babies (Ages Newborn-2)

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM

Jolabokaflod: A Holiday Open House

Newport Branch

All ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM

Peanut Butter & Jam: Hit It! (Cincinnati Art Museum)

Cincinnati Art Museum

Free

Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM

Wyoming Holiday Celebration

Wyoming Avenue & Village Green

Sun, Dec 6 · 7:00 PM

Cinderella

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Sun, Dec 6 · 2:00 PM

Crafting with Cocoa & Cookies

Cold Spring Branch

All ages

Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AM

Fifth Third Community Days: Free Admission at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Free

Sun, Dec 6 · 4:00 PM

Fort Thomas Holiday Walk

City Building

Mon, Dec 7 · 4:00 PM

Penguin Pals with the Cincinnati Zoo — Blue Ash Branch Library

Blue Ash Branch Library

All ages

Mon, Dec 7 · 4:00 PM

Wrap Up the Holidays (family gift-wrapping party)

Alexandria Branch

Tue, Dec 8 · 11:00 AM

Homeschool Hangout: Edible Christmas Trees (Cold Spring Branch Library)

Cold Spring Branch – Campbell County Public Library

All ages

Wed, Dec 9 · 7:00 PM

Cinderella

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Wed, Nov 11 · 10:30 AM

Krohn Discovery Space for Kids during A Spider's Gift

Krohn Conservatory

With admission

Wed, Dec 9 · 5:30 PM

New Moon Stargazing Stroll at Woodland Mound

Woodland Mound – Seasongood Nature Center

All ages

Thu, Dec 10 · 7:00 PM

Cinderella

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Thu, Dec 10 · 1:00 PM

Homeschool: Snowflake Science (Newport Branch Library)

Newport Branch – Campbell County Public Library

Fri, Dec 11 · 7:00 PM

Cinderella

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM

Parents' Night Out at Kids First

Kids First Sports Center

From $45Ages 3–12

Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM

Christmas at Hogwarts!

Madeira Branch Library

Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM

Cinderella

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

Family Studio: Art Making for Families with Children Ages 6-12

Cincinnati Art Museum

From $10Ages 6–12

Sat, Dec 12 · 2:30 PM

Nature in Our Neighborhood: Owl Pellets and Winter Prep at Kennedy Heights Park

Kennedy Heights Park

All ages

Sat, Dec 12 · 6:00 PM

Stars Over the City: Star Party at Devou Park

Devou Park

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM

Winter Ornament Painting Class with RMD Arts

Liberty Hall (Freedom Park)

Sun, Dec 13 · 2:00 PM

Cinderella

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Sun, Dec 13 · 10:00 AM

Merry Making and Music at the Taft

Taft Museum of Art

Free

Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM

RECreate Drop-In Art Making at the Cincinnati Art Museum

Cincinnati Art Museum – Rosenthal Education Center

Free

Mon, Dec 14 · 4:00 PM

Cozy Cookie Decorating for Kids

Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Mon, Dec 14 · 4:30 PM

Holiday I Spy Bottles

Alexandria Branch

Mon, Dec 14 · 6:00 PM

Intro to Mixed Martial Arts with Skool Aid (Cold Spring Branch Library)

Cold Spring Branch – Campbell County Public Library

Tue, Dec 15 · 4:00 PM

Avengers Assemble: Doomsday Party — Mariemont Branch Library

Mariemont Branch Library

Wed, Dec 16 · 4:30 PM

Art at the Armory: Holiday Cards (Campbell County Public Library)

The Armory in Tower Park

All ages

Through Jan 3

Train Days at Heritage Village Museum

Heritage Village Museum

From $8All ages

Thu, Dec 17 · 7:00 PM

Cinderella

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Thu, Dec 17 · 6:00 PM

Cookies at the North Pole — Independence Branch Library

Independence Branch

All ages

Thu, Dec 17 · 4:00 PM

Cozy Winter Chalk Pastels (Newport Branch Library)

Newport Branch – Campbell County Public Library

Thu, Dec 17 · 10:00 AM

Wee Wonder About Winter at Sharon Woods

Sharon Woods – Sharon Center

Ages 2–5

Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM

Cinderella

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Fri, Nov 20 · 5:00 PM

Friday Night at the Museum at Cincinnati Museum Center

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

From $9All ages

Fri, Nov 20 · 11:00 AM

Public Baby Tours at the Cincinnati Art Museum

Cincinnati Art Museum

FreeAges 0–2

Sat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PM

Cinderella

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Sat, Dec 19 · 6:00 PM

Kids Night Out at the Mayerson JCC (December)

Mayerson JCC Campus

PaidAges 5–13

Sat, Dec 19 · 11:00 AM

Kids' Cookie Decorating with New Leaf Kitchen — Pleasant Ridge

Pleasant Ridge Branch Library

Ages 6–12

Sat, Dec 19 · 1:00 PM

Winter Woods Walk at Sharon Woods

Sharon Woods – Sharon Center

All ages

Sun, Dec 20 · 2:00 PM

Cinderella

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Sun, Nov 15 · 8:00 AM

F.I.S.H. Family Inclusive Sensory Hours at Newport Aquarium

Newport Aquarium

From $16All ages

Sun, Dec 20 · 2:00 PM

Madcap Puppets presents The Velveteen Rabbit

Latonia Branch

Mon, Dec 21 · 2:00 PM

Cinderella

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Mon, Dec 21 · 4:00 PM

Meet a Penguin with the WAVE Foundation — Covington Branch Library

Covington Branch

All ages

Tue, Dec 22 · 1:00 PM

Animals in the Winter at Sharon Woods

Sharon Woods – Sharon Center

All ages

Tue, Oct 27 · 11:00 AM

Art Together: Art Making for Families with Children Ages 3-5

Cincinnati Art Museum

From $10Ages 3–5

Tue, Dec 22 · 10:00 AM

Cardboard Box Drive-In Movie: Olaf's Frozen Adventure

Erlanger Branch

Tue, Dec 22 · 2:00 PM

Cinderella

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Fri, Oct 23

Tumble Bees Preschool Gymnastics Open Play (Fourth Fridays & holiday dates)

Kids First Sports Center

Paid

Wed, Dec 23 · 2:00 PM

Cinderella

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Wed, Dec 23 · 7:00 PM

The Night Before the Night Before Christmas Pajama Storytime — Madeira

Madeira Branch Library

Ages 3–8

Sat, Dec 26 · 2:00 PM

Cinderella

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Sat, Dec 26 · 11:00 AM

Winter Scavenger Hunt at Woodland Mound

Woodland Mound – Seasongood Nature Center

Ages 4–12

Sun, Dec 27 · 2:00 PM

Cinderella

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Mon, Dec 28 · 2:00 PM

Cinderella

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Mon, Dec 28 · 2:00 PM

Harlem Globetrotters Rivalry Tour — Cincinnati

Heritage Bank Center

Paid

Tue, Dec 29 · 7:05 PM

Cincinnati Cyclones Marvel Night

Heritage Bank Center

PaidAll ages

Tue, Dec 29 · 2:00 PM

Cinderella

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Wed, Dec 30 · 7:00 PM

Cinderella

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Thu, Dec 31 · 4:00 PM

Happy Zoo Year at the Cincinnati Zoo

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (Vine Street Village)

With admissionAll ages