Things to do
There is no admission cost. For more information, visit www.enjoyoxford.org.)
Breakfast at the North Pole
Get the kiddies up and bring them and their Santa wish lists to Liberty Center for a morning of holiday fun. There will be performances by the Cincinnati Circus and Cincinnati Christmas carolers, and visits with Santa. Kids will receive a free donut and other treats. Coffee, hot chocolate, and breakfast sandwiches will be available for purchase. (Dec. 4, 8-10 a.m. Liberty Center, 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township. There is no admission cost. For more information, call 513-6440900 visit www.liberty-center.com.)
Annual German Village Christmas Walk
This historic village nestled inside Hamilton invites you to tour its historic porches and businesses, and/or take a horse-drawn carriage ride. There will also be live music, crafts, and visits with Santa. (Dec. 5, noon to 5 p.m. North 2nd St., Hamilton. There is no admission cost. For more information, visit the Hamilton German Village Historic District Facebook page.)
Stocking Up Sip & Shop
Shopping is always a little more fun with cocktails. Pick up a libation from the DORA booth and carry it around as you pick up gift items from downtown Hamilton boutiques and specialty shops. (Dec. 10, 5-9 p.m. High Street, Hamilton. There is no admission cost. For more information, visit www.hamilton-ohio.com.)
Amy Grant + Michael W. Smith Christmas
These longtime collaborators will perform a holiday show filled with songs from their many holiday albums. (Dec. 10. 7:30 p.m. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati. $45-$150. For more information, call 513-621-2787 or visit www. cincinnatiarts.org.
Magical Cirque Christmas
Lucy Darling, acclaimed international magician, will host this holiday show where cirque acrobats will perform to a holiday music soundtrack. (Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati. $39-$91. For more information, call 513-6212787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.
‘The Nutcracker’
Tchaikovsky’s nearly universal holiday classic will be performed by the Cincinnati Ballet and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Local performers will join the dancers onstage as Clara is whisked away into the Land of Sweets. (Dec. 16-26. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati. $29$126. For more information, including times, call 513-621-2787 or visit www. cincinnatiarts.org.