We’ve almost made it to the New Year, Cincinnati. It’s the last weekend to practice all your bad habits before the resolution season kicks in. There’s plenty to do around town, including multiple ice skating opportunities and a few last-chance holiday festivities. Check out the Harlem Globetrotters or participate in a book swap. Scroll down for our weekend picks.

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Take an Amazing Drive Through the Christmas Nights of Lights at Coney Island 6201 Kellogg Ave., California Coney Island transforms into a drive-thru Christmas show during Christmas Nights of Lights. Enjoy the warmth of your car while lights manipulated to resemble dancing candy canes, glowing snowmen, colorful tunnels and giant holiday trees are synchronized to Christmas tunes both classic and new, available via your car radio. The two-and-a-half-mile-long display features more than 1 million lights. Through Jan. 2, 2022. $7 per person. coneyislandpark.com. Photo: Provided by Coney Island
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Photo: facebook.com/CincySymphony
Moerlein Lager House 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, The Banks Moerlein Lager House is helping host the Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt throughout December, so you can shop for gifts from local vendors before warming up in one their igloos, featuring high-top cocktail tables and electric fireplaces. Photo: facebook.com/Moerlein Lager House
Northwood Cider Company Photo: Brian Cross
Comedy at The Comet When: Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Where: The Comet, Northside What: Standup comedy Who: George Rigden with Faith Mueller and Justin Bradley, hosted by Wayne Memmott Why: An intimate comedy experience featuring up-and-coming acts. Photo: facebook.com/TheCometCincinnati
Cincinnati Sports Card and Memorabilia Show When: Dec. 30 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 530, Mount Healthy What: Sports memorabilia, sport and gaming card show Who: Jonathan O’Connor and Ohio Sports Card Shows Why: Add to your collection and check out what local collectors have to offer. Photo: American Legion Post 530 Facebook
Mike Oberst and Justine Cefalu When: Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. Where: Arnold’s Bar and Grill, Downtown What: Live music Who: Mike Oberst Music Why: Oberst, founder of The Tillers, and Cefalu mesh their expertise in folk and fiddle. Photo: Rachael Banks
Harlem Globetrotters When: Dec. 30 at 2 & 7 p.m. Where: Heritage Bank Center, The Banks What: The Harlem Globetrotters live Who: Harlem Globetrotters Why: These talented athletes are sought to be seen around the world. Photo: Sven Mandel
Watch Santa Rappel Down a Building During Downtown Dazzle 520 Vine St., Downtown Instead of landing on a rooftop with his reindeer-drawn sleigh, Santa will literally be rappelling from a Cincinnati skyscraper at this weekend celebration. Music and other holiday activities at Fountain Square lead up to the big Santa show at 7 p.m., which is followed by a festive fireworks display. Enjoy ice skating, hot chocolate and boozy drinks for the adults while you wait for the main event. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 and 18. Free admission. myfountainsquare.com. Photo: Provided by 3CDC
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton Being alone with nature or art offers some excellent time to reflect, and Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum offers both those things. The park includes an outdoor sculpture collection, an 1820s pioneer house and an indoor ancient artifacts museum with items dating back to 1550 B.C. The park is also hosting its holiday lights display until Jan. 5. Photo: Provided by Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum
Nu Metal Nite at Mixwells When: Dec. 29 at 8:30 p.m. Where: Mixwells, Northside What: Dance party, nu metal style Who: Mixwells Why: Limp Bizkit Photo: Luuk Wouters, Unsplash
Nature Encounter Winter Edition When: Dec. 30 at 1 p.m. Where: Burnet Woods Trailside Nature Center, Clifton What: Discussion/sustainability lessons Who: Cincinnati Parks Why: The theme is sustainability. Nick Swartsell
Willie Phoenix and the Soul Underground When: Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. Where: Mansion Hill Tavern, Newport What: Live music Who: Willie Phoenix and the Soul Underground Why: Mansion Hill Tavern knows its blues. Photo: Mansion Hill Tavern Facebook
Create Your Own Hot Chocolate Flight at The Cheesecakery When: Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. Where: The Cheesecakery, Madisonville What: Hot chocolate making experience Who: The Cheesecakery Why: Who wouldn’t want a flight of hot chocolate curated by their own tastebuds? Photo: Kobby Mendez, Unsplash
Curling and Ice Skating at 50 West When: All weekend Where: Fifty West Brewing Company, Columbia Township What: Ice skating and curling Who: Fifty West Brewing Company Why: There are skate assistants available for new skaters and you can learn what curling actually is. Photo: Provided by Fifty West Brewing Company
Glice Skating Rink When: Dec. 29 & 30 Where: Dead Low Brewing, Anderson Township What: Ice skating Who: Dead Low Brewing Why: The perfect wintertime activity. Photo: Dead Low Brewing Facebook

Katie Griffith is CityBeat’s arts and culture reporter. She proudly hails from the West Side of Cincinnati and studied journalism at the University of Cincinnati. After freelancing for CityBeat for many...