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The best part about these festive events, aside from getting people into the holiday spirit, is the fact that a lot of them are FREE! A holiday walk, parade or tree lighting ceremony offer an enjoyable night out for the entire family. Whether you enjoy the arts or the outdoors, you'll find plenty of ways to celebrate the winter holiday season in CincinnatiUSA. Here are just some of the FREE goings-on to start building your visit around.
FREE! Duke Energy Holiday Trains – 64th Season
www.duke-energy.com/train
Downtown Cincinnati
November 27–December 31
Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday noon–5 p.m.
More than 300 miniature train cars and engines cover 1,000 feet of track and make up one of the world’s largest annual model train layouts. FREE!
FREE! Holly Jolly Downtown Trolley presented by P&G
www.downtowncincinnati.com
November 28–29, December 5–6, 12–13, 19–20
Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sundays noon–5 p.m.
Two decorated trolleys provide weekend shuttle service in the heart of Downtown. Boarding in front of the Westin across from Fountain Square with stops at the major holiday attractions along Fourth and Fifth Streets every 10 minutes. FREE ride tickets available on board provided by P&G, Oral B and Charmin.
FREE! Light Up the Square on Fountain Square
www.myfountainsquare.com
Fountain Square, Downtown Cincinnati
Friday, November 27 Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m.; Tree lighting at 7 p.m.
The tree will sparkle with over 20,000 lights, fireworks and a visit from Santa Claus. Presented by P&G family of sponsoring brands.
FREE! Macy’s is proud to present Downtown Dazzle!
Fountain Square, Downtown Cincinnati
Saturdays, December 5, 12, 19, 6:30 p.m.
Forget the chimney! Santa rappels down the side of the 525 Vine Building to the Macy’s rooftop at Fountain Square. The 20-minute family-friendly program features holiday music, Santa rappelling and a spectacular fireworks display. FREE! Enjoy live music on Fountain Square by local choirs beginning at 6 p.m.
Mainstrasse Village
www.mainstrasse.com
Mainstrasse, Covington, KY
FREE! Holiday Tree Lighting
November 30, 6:30–8 p.m.; December 1, 6:30–8 p.m.
See the lighting of the tree, visit with Santa, enjoy cookies, cocoa, a petting zoo and much more.
FREE! Saint Nicholas’ Arrival – St. Nick’s Day
Sunday, December 6
A German tradition, Saint Nicholas arrives on horseback with sweet treats for all the kiddies.
Newport on the Levee
www.newportonthelevee.com
Newport, KY
Enjoy shopping, dining, theatre, movies and more.
FREE! Levee’s Holiday Light Show
November 18–January 10, 2010
Shows every 20 minutes, 6:10–11:50 p.m.
Thousands of LED lights, a 30-foot tall tree and decorations; dance in sync to holiday music.
Creation Museum
www.creationmuseum.org
Petersburg, KY
Enjoy a sensory experience as the Bible comes to life with realistic scenery, people, animals and dinosaur animatronics, planetarium and a special effects theater.
FREE! Bethlehem’s Blessings
December 11–12, 18–19, 26, 28–29, 6–8 p.m. January 1–2, 6–8 p.m.
See the first Christmas in a recreated Bethlehem village with live nativity, music and dazzling light displays.
For a complete list of all the holiday events and attractions, including the FREE one’s, visit www.cincinnatiusa.com/brochure to request a FREE Holiday Dazzle Pocket Guide!
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