- Public Skate Session, at Goggin Ice Center, 610 S. Oak St., Oxford. 12:10 to 1:10 p.m. For all ages and experience levels.
- Holiday Ice Skating, at Goggin Ice Center, 610 S. Oak St., Oxford. 3:15 to 5 p.m. For all ages and experience levels.
- WinterFest, Kings Island amusement park in Mason. Eleven winter wonderland experiences, lighten parade and more. Twenty rides in operation. 5 to 10 p.m. today and 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, final days open for season.
- Journey Borealis, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. Drive-through holiday experience. $25 per carload ($15 for members). 6 to 10 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday.
SATURDAY, DEC. 31
- Jazz & Cabaret present New Year’s Eve, at Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 8 p.m. fittoncenter.org
- Roll Into the New Year, four-hour “glow bowl” at Gilmore Lanes, 5595 Dixie Highway, Fairfield. Includes music, midnight toast and party favors, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Kid-friendly. $90 per lane. Reservations and pre-payment required. (513) 874-3838.
- New Years Eve with Sonny Moorman & Randy Peak opening Band Wanted, Grub Pub, 47 Hancock Ave., Hamilton. Begins at 8 p.m.
- New Year’s Eve Soire, The Fairfield Pub, 465C Nilles Road, Fairfield. Tickets are $15, begins at 7 p.m. Music, light apps, party favors and more.
- Yinyang Sunflower and Gillespie Express (music), North Second Tap & Bottle Shop, 134 N. Second St., Hamilton. New Year’s Eve toast at midnight.
- New Year’s Eve Party, Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati. Two dinner and dancing packages available. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., visit vinokletwines.com/post/new-year-s-eve-at-vinoklet-12-31-22 for more details.
- New Year’s Eve with Chris Janson, Lori’s Roadhouse, 4924 Union Centre Pavilion Drive, West Chester Twp. Buffet at 5 p.m., live music at 6 p.m. Balloon drop, party favors, buffet, live music only for people 21 and older. VIP package available. Get details at facebook.com/lrhohio.
- Angela Combs Band, Mutts Brewery Lounge, 2056 Wayne Madison Road, Trenton. 8 p.m.
- New Year’s Eve at Receptions Banquet Center, 5975 Boymel Drive, Fairfield. Music by The Menus. 8 p.m. Tickets include food, open bar and more. Must call (513) 860-4100.
- New Year’s Eve at Pour House, DJ playing music beginning at 8 p.m. and the bar is open until 1 a.m. 138 Riverfront Plaza, Hamilton.
- New Year’s Eve with DJ Ballard, Misery&Jen bar, 1956 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with champagne toast at midnight.
- New Year’s Eve with The Whammies, Miami Valley Gaming, 6000 W. Ohio 63, Lebanon. 8 p.m. Featuring hits from the 1980s.
- New Year’s Eve Party, The Hitching Post Saloon, 4319 Hamilton Richmond Road, Oxford. 5 p.m. Grand reopening celebration.
- New Year’s Eve party at The White Dog Distilling Co. & Bourbon Bar, 1357 Central Ave., Middletown. 8 p.m. Live music by Mike Willis.
- New Year’s Eve Party at Nicc & Norm’s Tavern, 1483 Millville Ave. Hamilton. 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. DJ Chris Server. Champagne punch toast, food and more.
SUNDAY, JAN. 1
- New Year’s Day Orienteering, at Governor Bebb MetroPark, 1979 Bebb Park Lane, Okeana. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at Murstein Cabin. For more information and registration, visit ocin.org.
- First of the Year Hike, Hueston Woods State Park, 6301 Park Office Road, College Corner. Meet at the Nature Center at 10 a.m. for a walk through the winter woods; wear appropriate footwear. Bring your vehicle to drive the trailhead.
MONDAY, JAN. 2
- Holiday Ice Skating, at Goggin Ice Center, 610 S. Oak St., Oxford. 3:15 to 5 p.m. For all ages and experience levels.
TUESDAY, JAN. 3
- Holiday Ice Skating, at Goggin Ice Center, 610 S. Oak St., Oxford. 3:15 to 5 p.m. For all ages and experience levels.
- Down Home, Downtown, at Miami Downtown Hamilton, 221 High St., Hamilton. 7 p.m. Music by New Mountain Heritage Bluegrass Band.
THURSDAY, JAN. 5
- Discovery on the Farm - Snow Tails, at Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton. 10 a.m. yourmetroparks.net
JAN. 6
- Public Skate Session, at Goggin Ice Center, 610 S. Oak St., Oxford. 8:15 to 9:15 p.m. For all ages and experience levels.
JAN. 7
- Intro to Winter Tree ID, at Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton. 10 a.m. to noon. For ages 16 and older. yourmetroparks.net
- Run the Parks 5k Series, at Rentschler Forest Metropark, 5701 Reigart Road, Fairfield Twp. 10 a.m. yourmetroparks.net
- Ears are for Reading, at Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children ages 4-9 along with an accompanying adult can read to a farm animal. Registration is required by Jan. 6 by calling 513-867-5835. Half-hour reading time slots are available at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and noon. yourmetroparks.net
JAN. 7-8
- Public Skate, at Goggin Ice Center, 610 S. Oak St., Oxford. 3:15 to 5 p.m. For all ages and experience levels.
JAN. 11
- Celebrating Self presents Tisha Livingston of 80 Acres Farm, at Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 11:30 a.m. fittoncenter.org
- SongFarmers, at Miami Downtown Hamilton, 221 High St., Hamilton. 7 p.m. Acoustic jam session.
JAN. 12
- Discovery on the Farm - Winter PJ Party, at Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton. 10 a.m. yourmetroparks.net
JAN. 14
- Creativa Convergence, at Miami Downtown Hamilton, 221 High St., Hamilton. Sign up for this open-mic program begins at 7 p.m. Performances start at 7:30 p.m.
JAN. 16
- Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr, at Miami Downtown Hamilton, 221 High St., Hamilton. 7 p.m. Tina Jones presents local talent in a program of spoken word, music, poetry and more in recognition of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This list of events is created from information submitted to the Journal-News. To submit an activity for consideration of publication, or to see an online list, visit journal-news.com/events.
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