- My Brother’s Keeper Christmas Concert, at Somerville Community Church, 207 S. Walnut St., Somerville. 7 p.m. 937-671-7245
- Madcap Puppets present “The Nutcracker,” at Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 S. College Ave. 7 p.m. Tickets are $7. oxarts.org.
TODAY AND SATURDAY
- Mason Dance Center, Inc. will present “The Nutcracker - All Jazzed Up! 2024,” at Mason High School, 6100 S. Mason-Montgomery Road. Annual benefit performances, supporting the Mason High School After Prom, will be held at 6:30 p.m. today, and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday.
SATURDAY
- Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve Winter Solstice Sunrise, at 6123 Ohio 350. Gates open at 7 a.m. Sun rise is predicted to be around 7:45 a.m. Museum open 7-10 a.m. Site grounds/hiking trails open 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
- Hanover Twp. Fire Dept. Open House and Santa visit, at 1775 Morman Road, Hanover Twp. 3-6 p.m. Treats and other activities will be available along with the “meet and greet” with Santa. 513-863-6652.
- Skate with Santa, at Goggin Ice Center, 610 S. Oak St., Oxford. 3:15-5:05 p.m. Admission is $7.50 with free skate rental. Non-skating family members can join the family from the sidelines for no charge.
- Annual Winter Drive-In, at Hueston Woods State Park, Beach, 6301 Park Office Road, College Corner. 6 p.m. Showing “The Year Without Santa Claus,” and “Home Alone.”
SUNDAY
- “A Hallmark Christmas Murder Mystery,” at Basil 1791, 241 High St., Hamilton. 6-8 p.m.
DEC. 28
- A Holiday Soirée, at Armstrong Conference Center, 121 S. Broadway, Lebanon. 6-9 p.m. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, games and dancing to live music by Jay Mills on piano and musical theater students from Wright State. wchsmuseum.org
JAN. 1
- New Year’s Day Orienteering Adventure, at Governor Bebb MetroPark, 1979 Bebb Park Lane, Okeana. 11 a.m. Register at ocin.org.
JAN. 4
- Friends of the Oxford Lane Library Book Sale, at 441 S. Locust St., Oxford. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Winter Hike Series, at Voice of America MetroPark, 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester Twp. 10 a.m. to noon. yourmetroparks.net
- Crafting with the Classics: Casablanca, at Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. 10 a.m. A lights-on event for crafters and artisans to come watch a movie, meet new people, and craft while watching classic movies. sorgoperahouse.org
- Sorg Opera House present “Casablanca,” at Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. Noon to 8 p.m. sorgoperahouse.org
JAN. 7
- Down Home, Downtown, at Miami University Downtown Hamilton Center, 221 High St., Hamilton. 7 p.m. New Mountain Heritage Band will perform.
JAN. 8
- Celebrating Self: Classic TV with Randy Turner, at Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 11:30 a.m. fittoncenter.org
- SongFarmers, at Miami University Downtown Hamilton Center, 221 High St., Hamilton. 7 p.m. Acoustic jam session for beginners as well as seasoned pickers.
JAN. 10
- The Ultimate Elvis Show starring Tyler Christopher and the Roustabout Show Band, at Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 7 p.m. fittoncenter.org
- Free Nature Program - Full Moon Hike, at Harbin Park, 1300 Hunter Road, Fairfield. 6:30 p.m. Dress for the weather. fairfield-city.org
JAN. 11
- Winter Hike Series, at Rentschler Forest MetroPark, Walsh Shelter, 5701 Reigart Road, Fairfield Twp. 10 a.m. to noon. yourmetroparks.net
- Chocolate Meltdown, at Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 S. College Ave., Oxford. 1-4 p.m. Savor treats from local vendors, enjoy interactive chocolate-themed activities, and more. oxarts.org
- Creativa Convergence, at Miami University Downtown Hamilton Center, 221 High St., Hamilton. Sign-up for open-mic program begins at 7 p.m. and performances start at 7:30 p.m.
JAN. 12
- Guided Tour of the Sorg Opera House, at 63 S. Main St., Middletown. 3 p.m. Reservations at sorgoperahouse.org.
JAN. 14
- Little Learners January Nature Series, at Chrisholm MetroPark, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton. 10 a.m. For children 2-5 years old with accompany adult. Registration required. yourmetroparks.net
- Community Conversations, at Miami University Downtown Hamilton Center, 221 High St., Hamilton. 6 p.m. Join Hamilton, Ohio, Pride for this monthly gathering designed for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, their friends, family, and allies.
JAN. 16
- Discovery on the Farm - Mittens and PJ Party, at Chrisholm MetroPark, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton. 10 a.m. Registration required. yourmetroparks.net
JAN. 17
- NitroBlast: The Incredible Amazing Liquid Nitrogen Show, at Oxford Lane Library, 441 S. Locust St., Oxford. 1-3 p.m.
- Dive In Movie, at East Butler YMCA, Fairfield Twp. 5-7 p.m. Movie night with a twist. Register at gmvymca.org.
- Fitton Family Friday - Dino Show, at Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. fittoncenter.org
JAN. 18
- Winter Hike Series, at Meadow Ridge MetroPark, 5101 Circle Parkway, Middletown. 10 a.m. to noon. Registration required. yourmetroparks.net
JAN. 24
- Country sensation Brandon Davis, at Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. 8 p.m. fairfield-city.org
JAN. 28
- The Music Collective, at Miami University Downtown Hamilton Center, 221 High St., Hamilton. 7 p.m.
This list of events is created from information submitted to the Journal-News. To see more things to do or submit an event, go online to journal-news.com/events or email amy.burzynski@coxinc.com.
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