Thanksgiving is all about spending time with family. However, after one full day of family,
you’ll likely be going stir-crazy!
We used to be able to avoid the issue by shopping all weekend but now that
we do that in our pajamas at the computer, we may need some other outlet for
our “family fun”. So, I’ve
compiled a list below of family-friendly activities for this long weekend.
November 21 2012
Thanksgiving Crafts
Cincinnati Museum Center
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Celebrate Thanksgiving by making place
cards and quill pens for your Thanksgiving table. Free in our Rotunda.
Movie night in the Gymnasium
Fort Thomas
Recreational Department
7 pm Doors open at
6:30 pm
The Muppets
Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase.
November 23 2012
Cincideutsch
Christkindlmarkt
Cincinnati Fountain Square
11am-10pm
Yes that is spelled correctly.
On November 23, 24, and 25, Cincideutsch will present the
first-ever, authentic German Christmas market on Fountain Square: the
Cincideutsch Christkindlmarkt. Christmas markets originated in Germany and
Austria, and are now held all over the world, typically in the town square.
Cincideutsch hopes to provide Cincinnati and its surrounding area with a
traditional German experience, including authentic market booths filled with
vendors selling sweets, mulled wine (Glühwein) and other warm drinks, beer, and
seasonal decorations for the holidays.
Bellevue Annual Christmas Walk
200-700 Fairfield Ave, Bellevue
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Don’t settle for unimaginative gifts and the long lines of a
big box store. Come to Bellevue for our annual Christmas Walk, and enjoy a day
of easy shopping throughout the Historic Shopping District. We have dozens of
unique shops to browse, and many will be offering some of their best deals of
the year.
Shillito’s Elves
Newport on the Levee
EST TIME 10-4 Please check website day of
www.newportonthelevee.com
This year Newport on the Levee is excited to welcome local
holiday favorite, the Shillito’s Elves, as they make their Levee debut on
Friday, November 23rd. The new
Shillito’s Elves display at the Levee will be located on the Mezzanine Level of
the main Gallery Building. The display will feature a variety of festive seasonal
scenes such as Santa’s Workshop and Santa’s Mailroom, where children will be
encouraged to bring their letters to be mailed to Mr. Claus himself.
Santa Skates
Cincinnati Fountain Square
Noon-1
Every weekend from now until Christmas, Santa will lace up
his skates and join families out on the ice for an hour of holiday-filled fun.
Grab your friends, your family and your wish list get down to the Square before
Santa makes his way back to the North Pole. Be sure to check back later
in the year for more details!
November 24 2012
Paint with Santa
Color Me Mine Crestview
10-11:30am
The cost will be $35 per child to cover the cost of
everything, including the piece. Payment is due at the time of sign-up.
Limited spots http://www.crestviewhills.colormemine.com/
Macy Downtown Dazzle
Cincinnati Fountain Square
5:45pm-8pm
Join us on Fountain Square for Macy’s spectacular Downtown
Dazzle Event. The fun kicks off each evening at 5:45 pm with live music on
Fountain Square provided by local choirs. Then at 6:30, Santa Claus
rappels down the side of the 525 Vine Building to the Macy’s rooftop followed
by a dazzling fireworks display! The magic continues inside with Story Time
with Mrs. Claus (and some milk and cookies to warm up with.)
November 25 2012
BCM Polar Express
Reading
1600 Montague Rd. Devou Park, Covington, KY
2-3pm
Come, wear your pj’s Listen to the story and have hot
chocolate and cookies. Receive a special gift from Santa & explore our holiday
toy trains. Limited seating. Please call for reservations. Reading is included
in the price of admission.