Holiday lights displays and meet-and-greets with Santa Claus are now taking place every weekend until January — the holiday season is officially here. Whether you’re ready to dive tinsel-first into the holiday season or you’re more bah humbug, there’s an event in Greater Cincinnati this weekend for all kinds of revelers.
If you’re looking for even more to do every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events calendar, which is free to use if you have something planned that you’d like to advertise to CityBeat readers.
Nov. 21-23 at the Clermont County Fairgrounds, Owensville
UPDATE: Nights of Lights’ opening has been delayed until Wednesday, Nov. 26, due to storm damage to sections of the display.
Summerfair Select 2025 Opening Reception
Nov. 21 from 6-8 p.m. at Weston Art Gallery, Downtown
This art exhibit features work by 16 local artists who are recipients of Summerfair Cincinnati’s Aid to Individual Artists Awards, which are presented to artists living within a 40-mile radius of Cincinnati.
A Christmas Carol by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Nov. 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. at Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre, Eden Park
Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol returns to Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.
Nov. 22 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Uptown Parks, Oxford
Browse local goods from artists, makers, farmers and small businesses at the Oxford Farm and Flea. Between shopping adventures, enjoy live music, local food and other special, family-friendly activities.
Nov. 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at MYCincinnati, East Price Hill
Spend a day celebrating the arts and small businesses in Price Hill at the Creative Fall Crawl, featuring interactive art installations, live performances, kids’ activities, collaborative community art and a chance to get to know the local businesses inside the Warsaw Avenue Creative Campus, including Wendigo Tea Co., Urbana Cafe, Perez Sport Latino, Cutman Barbershop and the Empanada’s Box.
The O.F.F. Market – Holiday Edition
Nov. 22 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Summit Park, Blue Ash
The holiday edition of the O.F.F. Market will feature over 100 vendors selling handmade gifts, home décor, locally roasted coffee, jewelry, pet treats and more.
Nov. 22 from 1-5 p.m. at Newport on the Levee Gallery, Newport
Capture complimentary photos with Santa every Saturday at Newport on the Levee.
This Is Me: Existence is Resistance at Christ Church Cathedral
Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral, Downtown
The Queen City Freedom Band will be performing works by Mark Camphouse, Michele Fernandez, Hope Salmonson and others who, according to an event description, have been “targeted by those in power.”
“Music gives a voice to the downtrodden – telling their story when others would have it stricken from existence,” the event description continues. “We DO exist, and continue to resist through our song.”
Erykah Badu at the Andrew J Brady Music Center
Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. at the Andrew J Brady Music Center, The Banks
Singer and cultural icon Erykah Badu is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her second album, Mama’s Gun, at the Andrew J Brady Music Center this weekend.
Inter Miami CF at FC Cincinnati: Eastern Conference Semifinals
Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. at TQL Stadium, West End
Support the Orange and Blue as they face off against Inter Miami CF during the Eastern Conference Semifinals at TQL Stadium.
UC Health Ice Rink and Elm Street Plaza Opening Weekend
Nov. 22-23 at 500 Elm St., Downtown
Elm Street Plaza, Cincinnati’s newest civic space and public park, was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 21. During the winter, it’s the new home of the UC Health Ice Rink, which opens to the public on Saturday. The new ice rink creates a bigger and better experience, with more skating space. The Plaza also offers other winter amenities, like the upgraded WGU Warming Tent, cozy igloos and firepits.