Cincinnati, OH family events this month

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14 · 12pm–4pm

Neighborhood Nature Fest

Nature Center at the Summit — Blue Ash · Hamilton Co. · Hamilton County

Celebration of urban wildlife with family games, a nature walk, owl and wildlife activities, and a sensory-friendly space.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at Great Parks of Hamilton County ↗

Nov 13 – Jan 4

Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal — Cincinnati · Hamilton Co. · Cincinnati

The beloved Duke Energy Holiday Trains layout returns to Union Terminal for the season.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Included with museum admission; free for members
Indoors

Details at Cincinnati Museum Center ↗

Library storytimes & programs (29, free)

From the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library, Kenton County Public Library and Boone County Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

9:30amFamily Time · Main Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amTiny Tots · Walton Branch (Boone County Public Library) 0-2 · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime · Downtown Main Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amLibrary Playdate · Forest Park Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amPlay & Learn! · Norwood Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amBookworms · Main Library 3-5 · Free

11amIndigenous Storytelling with Urban Native Collective · Madeira Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmSwitch Games · Price Hill Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmThe Drip Lab · West End Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amBooks By The Banks · Downtown Main Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amLeaves on the Loose · Florence Branch (Boone County Public Library) 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amDiscovery Station · Harrison Branch Library, Harrison 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amLego Club · Loveland Branch Library, Loveland 6-10 · Free

10:30amMovers and Shakers Storytime · Oakley Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amPokemon Trading Card Game Club · Mariemont Branch Library, Cincinnati 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amPreschool Discovery Lab · Green Township Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amSaturday Morning Storytime · Walnut Hills Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amCraft for Kindness: Thank You Cards · Delhi Township Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amDino Buddies - Puppet Show & Live Reptiles! · Miami Township Branch Library, Cleves 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amKids Sing-a-long: On the Screen Favorites! · Erlanger Branch Library, Erlanger 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmBallet & Books Program Series · Walnut Hills Branch Library, Cincinnati 6-10 · Free

1pmDinosaurs and Darts · Covington Branch Library, Covington 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmKid's Cookie Decorating · Hyde Park Branch Library, Cincinnati 6-10 · Free

2pmYouth Chess Tournament · West End Branch Library, Cincinnati 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmPB&J Presents: Hit It! · Madisonville Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3pmSilent Reading Hour · Harrison Branch Library, Harrison 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmStars and Constellations with the Cincinnati Observatory · Harrison Branch Library, Harrison 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

2pmRaptor Inc: Beaks and Talons · Main Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pm3rd-5th Grade Hangout: Cereal, Velvet Coloring & Friendship Bracelets · Independence Branch Library, Independence 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 4

Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal — Cincinnati · Hamilton Co. · Cincinnati

The beloved Duke Energy Holiday Trains layout returns to Union Terminal for the season.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Included with museum admission; free for members
Indoors

Details at Cincinnati Museum Center ↗

Nov 19 – Jan 3 · 4pm

PNC Festival of Lights

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden — Cincinnati · Hamilton Co. · Cincinnati

Millions of lights at the Cincinnati Zoo (closed Nov 26).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Cincinnati Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (34, free)

From the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library, Kenton County Public Library and Boone County Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

9:30amBaby Storytime · Erlanger Branch Library, Erlanger 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

9:30amFamily Time · Main Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amTiny Tots · Walton Branch (Boone County Public Library) 0-2 · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime · Downtown Main Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amMusic to Grow On · Greenhills Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amBookworms · Main Library 3-5 · Free

11:30amPlayArt Storytime: Apples · Erlanger Branch Library, Erlanger 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3pmSwitch Games · Price Hill Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmActivity to Celebrate 250 Years of American History · Deer Park Branch Library, Cincinnati 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmBrick Builders · Florence Branch (Boone County Public Library) 6-10 · Free

4pmFriday Family Fun: Cardboard Car Drive-In · Sharonville Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmParachute Play Friday! · Erlanger Branch Library, Erlanger 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmVideo Game Friday · Mt. Washington Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:15pmIncredible Insects · Westwood Branch Library, Cincinnati 6-10 · Free

6:30pmSensory Open House for Families with Special Needs · Norwood Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

10amItty Bitty Playdate · Scheben Branch (Boone County Public Library) 0-2 · Free

10:30amLEGOs in the Library · Monfort Heights Branch Library, Cincinnati 6-10 · Free

10:30amSaturday Morning Storytime · Walnut Hills Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Sat, Nov 21 · times varyLEGO Club · At 2 Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Kenton and Boone branches 6-10 · Free

See all 2 branches

North Central Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11am
Groesbeck Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 2pm

Library event page →

11amReptile Encounter with Dino Buddies · Cheviot Branch Library, Cincinnati 6-10 · Free

1pmBallet & Books Program Series · Walnut Hills Branch Library, Cincinnati 6-10 · Free

1pmThanksgiving Craft · Northside Branch Library, Cincinnati 6-10 · Free

2pmCozy Movie + Bingo! · Erlanger Branch Library, Erlanger 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmEthics and Dragons · Groesbeck Branch Library, Cincinnati 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmFamily Movie Matinee: Forgotten Island · Independence Branch Library, Independence 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmSilent Reading Hour · Harrison Branch Library, Harrison 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmWe Love Dinos Party! · Harrison Branch Library, Harrison 6-10 · Free

6pmCommunity Concert: Floyd & the Walkmen · Independence Branch Library, Independence 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

2pmPages and Paws · Main Library 6-10 · Free

2pmPokémon & Pizza · Independence Branch Library, Independence 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmThe Children's Theatre presents: Bah Humbug! · Latonia Branch Library, Covington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:15pmPages and Paws · Main Library 6-10 · Free

2:30pmPages and Paws · Main Library 6-10 · Free

2:45pmPages and Paws · Main Library 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 4

Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal — Cincinnati · Hamilton Co. · Cincinnati

The beloved Duke Energy Holiday Trains layout returns to Union Terminal for the season.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Included with museum admission; free for members
Indoors

Details at Cincinnati Museum Center ↗

Nov 19 – Jan 3 · 4pm

PNC Festival of Lights

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden — Cincinnati · Hamilton Co. · Cincinnati

Millions of lights at the Cincinnati Zoo (closed Nov 26).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Cincinnati Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (7, free)

From the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library, Kenton County Public Library and Boone County Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

Fri, Nov 27–Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30amFamily Storytime · At 2 Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Kenton and Boone branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

See all 2 branches

Downtown Main Library Fri, Nov 27 · 10:30am
Loveland Branch Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am

Library event page →

3pmSwitch Games · Price Hill Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

11amLEGO @ the Library · Mariemont Branch Library, Cincinnati 6-10 · Free

2pmLets Go LEGO · Green Township Branch Library, Cincinnati 6-10 · Free

3pmSaturday Shenanigans · Bond Hill Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmSilent Reading Hour · Harrison Branch Library, Harrison 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 29

2pmDown the Rabbit Hole: A Reading Experience with Rabbits · Independence Branch Library, Independence 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 4

Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal — Cincinnati · Hamilton Co. · Cincinnati

The beloved Duke Energy Holiday Trains layout returns to Union Terminal for the season.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Included with museum admission; free for members
Indoors

Details at Cincinnati Museum Center ↗

Nov 19 – Jan 3 · 4pm

PNC Festival of Lights

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden — Cincinnati · Hamilton Co. · Cincinnati

Millions of lights at the Cincinnati Zoo (closed Nov 26).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Cincinnati Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (20, free)

From the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library, Kenton County Public Library and Boone County Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

9amDeck the Shelves · Walton Branch (Boone County Public Library) 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime · Downtown Main Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

3pmSwitch Games · Price Hill Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmHoliday Market · Independence Branch Library, Independence 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmMaker Friday · Bond Hill Branch Library, Cincinnati 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmParachute Play Friday! · Erlanger Branch Library, Erlanger 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

9amDeck the Shelves · Walton Branch (Boone County Public Library) 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingues · Monfort Heights Branch Library, Cincinnati 6-10 · Free

10:30amPreschool Playdate · Oakley Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amWasher Wow! · Greenhills Branch Library, Cincinnati 6-10 · Free

11amWings and Whiskers · Cheviot Branch Library, Cincinnati 6-10 · Free

12:30pmTrail Tales: Future Ohio! · Madeira Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmBallet & Books Program Series · Walnut Hills Branch Library, Cincinnati 6-10 · Free

1pmDestination Imagination STEAM Challenge · Green Township Branch Library, Cincinnati 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmGingerbread House Decorating Contest · Erlanger Branch Library, Erlanger 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pm'Tis the Season · Scheben Branch (Boone County Public Library) 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmHoliday Dulcimer Concert · Latonia Branch Library, Covington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmInternational Game Day! · Clifton Branch Library, Cincinnati 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmSilent Reading Hour · Harrison Branch Library, Harrison 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

2:30pm3rd-5th Grade Hangout: Christmas Party · Independence Branch Library, Independence 6-10 · 11+ · Free

About this page

95 events, free and paid, over the next 4 weekends (Nov 13 – Dec 6). Back to Cincinnati, OH this weekend.

Updated November 11, 2026