The sleigh is packed, the reindeer fed, your presents
bought, waiting under your bed.
School is out, for winter break, and just now you’ve realized your big
mistake. Three straight weeks, of
Christmas “cheer”, what will you do, with time so dear? I’ve got you covered, so do not fret,
below is a guide, so follow it. I
swear you’ll stay sane, and survive through New Year’s, and when they’re back
at school, you may even miss your little dears.
FRIDAY December 21-
Winter Solstice-
Festival of Lights
Where: Cincinnati Museum
Center Grand Rotunda, Cincinnati
When: Friday from 11:00
AM-2:00 PM
Fee: Free
Ages: All
Teach your kiddos about winter holidays from around the
world! Celebrate and participate in hands on activities about Holidays such as
Hanukkah, Diwali, Chinese New Year and more.
Scuba Santa
Where: Newport
Aquarium
When: Everyday
till January 1
Fee: $15-$23/person
Ages: All
Visit Scuba Santa at the Newport Aquarium and discover why
he’s been called one of the most unusual holiday experiences in America.
SATURDAY December 22-
Santa Open Paintball Play
Where: Town &
Country Sports and Health Club, Wilder, KY
When: Saturday from 1:00
PM-5:00 PM
Fee: $25/person
Ages: 10 & up
Jolly Old St. Nick likes to have fun too and he’s waiting
for your crew! Santa Claus will be joining in for some paintball fun…although
we hear he isn’t very good! Bring your tweens out for this special open play
time.
Sunrock Farm
Where: Sunrock
Farm, Northern Kentucky
When: Saturday
9:30am-2:30pm
Fee: $50/Day
Ages: 4-11
Hands-on fun for children on holiday
break. Care for horses, goats, sheep, rabbits, pigs and other farm animals.
Hike and explore outdoors, then move to heated barns for snacks, games and
crafts.
SUNDAY December 23-
Mainstrasse Holiday Magic &
Gifts
Where: Wertheim’s, Covington,
KY
When: Sunday from 11:00
AM-2:00 PM
Fee: Cost of your meal
Ages: All
Take the kiddos to Covington for a festive brunch at
Wertheim’s. Not only will the scrumptious grub keep you happy you will be
treated to a magic show & special gifts for the tykes.
PNC Festival Of
Lights
Where: Cincinnati
Zoo
When: Until
January 1, 5-9pm
Fee:
$20-$25/person (Buy online it’s cheaper)
Ages: All
PNC Festival of Lights will be more colorful than ever
before with nearly two million LED lights! Celebrate the season as you stroll
through all of our newly themed areas. From Fairyland to Candy Cane Forest to
Twinkle Trail, enjoy these festive new areas along with your old favorites like
Madcap puppets, Wild Lights show, train rides, rappin’ elves and so much more.