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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Your one-stop shop holiday events list
Now that the holiday season is right on top of us, it’s time to take stock not only of what we are thankful for, but what holiday events there are throughout Butler and Warren counties.
Please note this list WILL be updated with even more entries. If you don’t see an event listed below, free free to leave a comment and let us know about it.
MIDDLETOWN AREA
Light Up Middletown: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, through Dec. 31 at Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave. A drive-through fantasy light display. Admission by donation. Balloon glow will be Dec. 8.
Christmas Spectacular: Various times through Dec. 31, La Comedia Dinner Theatre, 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro. Combines Santa story with Nativity story.
Santa Parade: 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. Macy’s-style parade starts at the Middletown Public Library and moves down Broad Street to Governor’s Square Park. Features meet and greet with Santa at the park after the parade.
Charity Ball: 6 p.m. Dec. 4, at the Manchster Inn, 1027 Manchester Ave., Middletown. Annual event raises funds for the Maternal Child Health Center at the Atrium Medical Center.
Santa’s Wonderland of Art: Holiday sale at the Middletown Arts Center, 130 N. Verity Parkway, featuring a glass-blowing workshop, visits with Santa and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5, noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 6. Santa and glass blowing Saturday only.
Christmas in Trenton: City’s annual holiday celebration starts at 11 a.m. Dec. 5 with a parade starting at the Community Park and ending at Barn n’ Bunk. Entertainment at Bloomfield Elementary School from 1 to 4 p.m. Lighting of tree in Founders Park at 5:30 p.m.
Kinderconcert: Music/dance show by the Sorg Opera Company, 1 and 4 p.m. Dec. 5. Dave Finkelman Auditorium, Miami University Middletown.
Handel’s “Messiah:” Annual free concert by the Middletown Civic Chorus, 3 p.m.. Dec. 6, First Christian Church, 4520 Rosedale Road, Middletown.
Highlands Holiday Home Tour: 4 to 8 p.m., Dec. 6, in the Highlands Historic District around the Church of the Ascension, 2709 McGee Ave., Middletown.
Middletown Lyric Theatre: “The Spirits of Christmas” featuring William “Kip” Moore, 8 p.m. Dec. 11, 12 and 3 p.m. Dec 13 at Middletown Lyric Theatre, 1530 Central Ave. Blue Christmas: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Manchester Inn, 1027 Manchester Ave., Middletown. Annual blues concert raises money for Hope House.
Christmas in Warren County: Community Concert featuring all local groups: bells, choirs, churches, schools and other local performing groups. 7 p.m. Dec. 13, free. Lebanon Presbyterian Church, 123 N. East St., Lebanon.
Hamilton-area events after the jump:
HAMILTON AREA
Holiday Lights on the Hill: 6 to 10 p.m. through Jan. 3, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum,
Christmas Walk: 5:30-10 p.m. Nov. 27 to Dec. 30, at Niederman Farm, 4972 LeSourdsville-West Chester Drive, Liberty Twp. A free walk-though Christmas display with lights and Biblical displays. Walking path is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Free hot chocolate and cookies. Free entertainment in the barn.
The Nutcracker: Featuring the children of the Miami Valley Ballet Theatre. 7 p.m. Dec. 3-5; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 5-6.
Oxford Holiday Festival: Horse Drawn Carriage rides, school choruses, visits with Santa and watching the mayor light up Oxford. All children who visit with Santa will receive a gift, 6 p.m. Dec. 4, free. Uptown Parks, W. High St. at N. Main St., Oxford.
•Fairfield Holly Days: 4-6 p.m. Dec. 5 at Village Green Park and Fairfield Community Arts Center on Wessel Drive, Fairfield. Visit with Santa, wagon rides, unveiling of the 2009 Festival of Trees, and lighting the trees of Village Green.
City of Hamilton night at Festival of Lights; 5 p.m. Dec. 5, $9 ages 13 & older, $6.50 ages 2-12. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati.
Holiday train display: Ned Holzerle uses his train hobby to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis and Christian Cooperative Nursery School. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5-6, Adults $7, kids $5. 3088 Millville Oxford Road, Oxford. Free parking and shuttle available at Marshall Elementary School at 3260 Millville Oxford Road.
Christmas Walk in the Village: noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 6, free. German Village Historic District, Dayton and Third streets, Hamilton,
Breakfast with Santa Claus: Presented by Hamilton Parks and Recreation Dept., For kids 12 and under with parent or guardian. Special holiday entertainment by Remy and Friends. Visit with Santa Class and photo. Special holiday craft project, 9 a.m. Dec. 12, $14 per person. Michael J. Colligan Lodge, 20 New London Road, Hamilton, (513) 785-7060.
Fairfield Breakfast with Santa: 9:30 or 11 a.m. Dec. 12 at Fairfield Community Arts Center Community Room, Wessel Drive. Santa hosts a breakfast for Fairfield children up to 8 years old. To register, call (513) 867-5348.
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