daily listings FEAST OF CAROLS
Welcome the holiday season with festive choral favorites performed by CCM’S, UC’s and CCC’s choirs. Corbett Auditorium, CCM, University of Cincinnati Campus, Corry and Jefferson Streets; 2 and 5 p.m., Dec. 2 - 3; $15 - $20 adults, $10 - $15 students; 513556-4183 or ccm.uc.edu.
FREE GERMAN STORY TIME
Learn simple German vocabulary through stories and songs. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3094 Madison Road; 10:30 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
FREE GRINCH STORY TIME
It’s a very special story time with a very special guest — the Grinch himself! Joseph Beth Booksellers, 2785 Dixie Hwy., Crestview Hills; 10:30 a.m.; 859-912-7860 or josephbeth.com.
FREE HIP, HIPPO, HOORAY FOR FIONA
Meet author Jan Sherbin, who discusses and signs her book that makes a perfect gift for fans of the Cincinnati Zoo’s lovable baby hippo, Fiona. A portion of each book’s proceeds benefits the Zoo. Barnes & Noble West Chester, 9455 Civic Centre Blvd.; 12 p.m.; 513-7552258.
FREE HOLIDAY BABY FAIR
Expecting moms, new moms and those considering becoming a mom are invited to this baby fair to gather info about the amenities of Mercy Health West. Mercy Health West Hospital, 3300 Mercy Health Blvd.; 2 - 4 p.m.; mercy.com.
FREE HOLIDAY MAGIC SHOPPING EXPO
Check out handmade crafts, jewelry, holiday decorations, healthy living products and more. Four Points by Sheraton, 7500 Tylers Place Blvd., West Chester; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; jstorrevents. com.
HOLIDAY ONE STOP SHOP
Head to the Civic Center to pick up some holiday gifts for friends and family. Wyoming Civic Center, 1 Worthington Ave.; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; wyomingohio. gov.
HOPEFUL HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE
Visit with crafters and vendors selling wood crafts, jewelry and more. Plus, drop off the kids at Kiddie Winter Wonderland for games and fun while you shop. Hopeful Church, 6430 Hopeful Church Road, Florence; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $1 admission, $5 per child for Kiddie Winter Wonderland (family max is $15); 859-647-1105 or hopefulchurch.org.
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FIND DECEMBER EVENTS REQUIRING ADVANCE REGISTRATION ONLINE. FREE LIGHT UP FAIRFIELD
Head to the park for holiday treats, market vendors, live music, crafts and more, all capped off when Santa lights up the Big Tree! Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield; 1 - 6 p.m.; 513867-5348 or fairfield-city.org.
FREE MACY’S DOWNTOWN DAZZLE
See our “Holiday Guide” beginning on page 19 for details.
FREE MANATOTS
Enjoy books, songs and laughs on the LePage Stage! blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3094 Madison Road; 10 a.m. Wed, Fri and Sat in Dec.; 513731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
See our “Holiday Guide” beginning on page 19 for details.
FREE SANTA’S WORKSHOP
See our “Holiday Guide” beginning on page 19 for details.
SING ME A STORY
The Cincinnati Boychoir celebrates the holidays with a performance featuring holiday favorites and everyone’s favorite miser, Ebenezer Scrooge. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St.; 5 p.m.; $20 - $35; cincinnatiboychoir.org.
SUPERMOON 2017
Some full moons are closer to the Earth than others, making them appear about 14% bigger in the sky than the smallest Moon. Check it out or yourself at the Observatory — bring blankets and lawn chairs for a picnic and get a tour of the historic telescopes and buildings. Cincinnati Observatory Center, 3489 Observatory Place; 5 - 8 p.m.; $5; 513-321-5186 or cincinnatiobservatory. org.
FREE WEEKEND CARRIAGE RIDES
Enjoy a free horse-drawn trolley carriage ride through the heart of the city. Macy’s Celebration Station, West 5th St.; 12 5 p.m. Sat and Sun through Dec. 10; downtowncincinnati.com.
WINTERFEST RE-IMAGINED
Sun 3
BIRDS OF PREY
Explore the high-flying world of raptors — bring your cameras! Visitor Center, Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mount Hope Road, Harrison; 1 p.m.; a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-5217275 or greatparks.org.
CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY
Tour both Hillforest and Veraestau’s historic homes, learn from costumed docents, and enjoy holiday refreshments and entertainment. Hillforest Museum, 213 5th St., Aurora; 1 - 5 p.m.; $8 $15; 812-926-0087 or hillforest.org.
GREAT OAKS TRAIL HIKE
Travel up and down hills through a hardwood forest where active woodpeckers and beaver evidence have been spotted. Great Oaks Trail, Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road; 12:30 p.m.; a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
FREE HAL WALKER CONCERT
A veteran solo performer, Hal Walker is truly one of kind. With a soaring baritone voice, he sings soul-searching songs that celebrate community, diversity and the creative process, and he improvises and composes on unique musical instruments that you’ve probably never seen before. The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum, 3738 Eastern Ave.; 4:30 p.m.; thecarnegiecenter.org.
HARBOR LOOP HIKE
Travel the paved trail in search of signs of nocturnal animals and winter birds. Harbor Pavilion, Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road; 2:30 p.m.; a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
NKU DANCE PREP
Please see “Spotlight” on page 33 for details.
Springfield Township and ArtsConnect will celebrate the season with a festival full of fun, including a Madcap Puppet Show, a concert from the Cincinnati Civic Orchestra, a Winter Village to roam, activities and concessions, hay rides, a petting zoo, ice sculpture demos, photos with Santa and much more. Springfield Township, 12 p.m.; donations of cash or canned goods, coats and toys will be accepted for entry; 513-522-2108 or theartsconnect. us/winterfest.
NORTH POLE EXPRESS
See our “Holiday Guide” beginning on page 19 for details.
FREE OHIO EXPLORED HOLIDAY MAKER MART
Shop this holiday market featuring crafts, ceramics, fine art, glass, jewelry, home goods and more from more than 100 local artists and makers from across Ohio. Urban Artifact & Chase School, 1660 Blue Rock St.; 1 - 6 p.m.; ohioexplored.com/ohiomakermart.
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SHOW & TELL ON THE FARM
Learn how farm animals stay warm when it’s cold outside and meet a few animals in person! Chrisholm MetroPark, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton; 2 - 4 p.m.; a valid MetroParks motor vehicle permit (see site for rates) is required to enter the park; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks. net.
FREE THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY CRAFT EXPO
Check out one-of-a-kind holiday items from jewelry to home decor and more. Hilton Cincinnati Airport, 7373 Turfway Road, Florence; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; jstorrevents.com .
Mon 4
FREE A CHRISTMAS CAROL PARLOUR GAMES
Play the games Mr. Scrooge’s nephew and his family would have enjoyed during the holidays and have a cup of tea. Greenhills Branch Library, 8 Enfield St.; 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.; 513-369-4441 or cincinnatilibrary.evanced.info/signup.
FREE FOLK ART ORNAMENT CRAFT
Join Sherry DeWald to create some wooden folk art ornaments to hang on your tree! Mt. Washington Branch Library, 2049 Beechmont Ave.; 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.; 513-369-6033 or cincinnatilibrary.evanced.info/signup.
Tue 5
FREE MANATOTZZZ
Enjoy great books, easy laughs and sweet songs! Sleepy Bee Cafe, 3098 Madison Road, Cincinnati; 10 - 10:30 a.m. Dec. 5, 12, 19 and 26; 513-7312665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
NATURE STORIES
Enjoy stories, songs and activities about the natural world. Sharon Centre, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road; 11 a.m., 1 p.m.; a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
Wed 6
FREE REC READS
Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to the Rosenthal Education Center for a morning of art-themed books, songs and sensory activities. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 11:30 a.m. Dec. 6, 13 and 20; 513-7212787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.