- A Family Night with the Grinch, at Fitton YMCA, Hamilton. 5:30-7:30 p.m. For ages 3-12 years old. Register at gmvymca.org.
- TGIF13: Happy Horrordays Edition, at Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. 6-10 p.m. sorgoperahouse.org
- Live Nativity, at H.O.P.E.-full Pastures Therapeutic Farm, 1926 Ross Hanover Road, Hamilton. 6-9 p.m. hopefullpastures.org
- Winter in the Village, at Governor Bebb MetroPark, 1979 Bebb Park Lane, Okeana. 6-8 p.m. In this self-guided exploration, fires will be roaring in the cabins and educators in historical dress will be on-site demonstrating traditional seasonal pastimes. Hot cider will be provided. yourmetroparks.net
TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY
- Miami Valley Ballet Theatre present “The Nutcracker,” at Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. fairfield-city.org
- Franklin High School present “A Christmas Carol,” at 750 E. 4th St., Franklin. Shows will be held at 7 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. franklincityschools.com
SATURDAY
- Breakfast With Santa, at Spooky Nook Champion Mill, 601 North B St., Hamilton. 9-11 a.m.
- Cookies with Santa, at Fairfield YMCA. 10 a.m. to noon. For all ages. Register at gmvymca.org.
- Annual Christmas Bird Count Hike, at Sebald MetroPark, Shelter #11, 5580 Elk Creek Road, Middletown. 10 a.m. to noon. Dress for the weather and prepare to walk on uneven trails and across fields. For all ages. yourmetroparks.net
- Joy to the Wald, at Linden Elementary School, Hamilton. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Santa Paws Pet Parade, at Marcum Park, 106 N. 2nd St., Hamilton. 11 a.m. Dress your dog and cats in holiday best and enjoy a parade, followed by pet-friendly activities.
- Nostalgia Days, at MidPointe Library, 125 S. Broad St., Middletown. 1-3 p.m. Enjoy snacks, crafts and a throwback film featuring a familiar frog. midpointelibrary.org
- Community Christmas, at East Butler YMCA, Fairfield Twp. 2-5 p.m. A free event for the community. Register at gmvymca.org.
- Live Nativity, at Darrtown United Methodist Church, 4309 Walnut St., Darrtown. 3-7 p.m. A soup supper in the social hall will be available also.
- Creativa Convergence, at Miami Downtown Hamilton, 221 High St. Sign-up for open-mic program begins at 7 p.m. and performances start at 7:30 p.m.
- Butler Philharmonic Home for the Holidays, at Parrish Auditorium, Miami University Hamilton. 7:30 p.m.
- A Motown & More Christmas, at Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. fittoncenter.org
SUNDAY
- Pioneer Christmas, at Cabin in the Clearing at Keehner Park, 7211 Barret Road, West Chester Twp. 1-4 p.m. A holiday-themed open house inside the restored 1833 log cabin, where guests can take pictures with Santa, taste pioneer food and learn about life on the American frontier.
- Holiday Movie Marathon, at Lane Library, 1485 Corydale Drive, Fairfield. 1-5 p.m. For all ages. Get in the holiday spirit with some classic holiday films, popcorn and hot cocoa.
- The Southwestern Ohio Symphonic Band will present “The Night Before Christmas,” Holiday Concert, at Middletown High School, 601 N. Breiel Blvd., Middletown. 2:30 p.m. Free
- Candy Cane Festival, at Tri-County Baptist Church, 8195 Beckett Road, West Chester Twp. 3 p.m.
- Blue Christmas, at The Windamere, 2 S. Main St., Middletown. 6-11 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Hope House women and children’s shelter. thewindamere.com
THURSDAY
- Discovery on the Farm - Presents for the Animals, at Chrisholm MetroPark, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton. 10 a.m. Registration required. yourmetroparks.net
- Holiday Movie Night: “Glisten and the Merry Mission,” at Discovery Center, second floor of the Foundry Building, Liberty Center, Liberty Twp. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, at Hamilton Lane Library, 300 N. 3rd St. 6 p.m. For ages 11 and younger. Enjoy a holiday craft, milk and cookies and a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas with Santa. Holiday pajamas encouraged.
DEC. 20
- 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. Dec. 20. Tickets are $7. oxarts.org.
DEC. 20-21
- Mason Dance Center, Inc. will present “The Nutcracker - All Jazzed Up! 2024,” at Mason High School, 6100 S. Mason-Montgomery Road. The annual benefit performances, supporting the Mason High School After Prom, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20, and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 21.
DEC. 21
- 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.
DEC. 22
- “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
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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