Things to do in the region
by Butler Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, at Parrish Auditorium, Miami University Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. butlerphil.org/events
Fitton Showstoppers present “A Motown & More Christmas,” at Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. fittoncenter.org
SUNDAY, DEC. 10
Pioneer Christmas, at the Cabin in the Clearing at Keehner Park, 7211 Barret Road, West Chester Twp. 1-4 p.m.
Middletown Civic Chorus present “Handel’s Messiah,” at Spring Hill Church of Christ, 2021 Brell Drive, Middletown. 3 p.m.
Light Up the Loopstroll or roll through the Washington neighborhood to experience 2.3 miles of glowing luminaries in Hamilton. 6-8 p.m. Santa and carolers will also be there.
Queen City Murder Mystery Company present “A Hallmark Christmas Murder Mystery” at Basil 1791, 241 High St, Hamilton. 6-8 p.m.
TUESDAY, DEC. 12
Magic of Christmas, at MidPointe Library Monroe, 1 Tennessee Ave., Monroe. 1:30 p.m. Join Santa for storytime and pictures.
Santa’s Workshop DIY Craft, at MidPointe Library Liberty, 7100 Foundry Row, Suite S-234, Liberty Twp. 4-6 p.m. For children ages 6-12 to make a special present for someone.
Book Club, at MidPointe Library West Chester, 9363 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester. 6:30 p.m. Read you favorite holiday book and share it with the group.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13
American Sign Language Storytime with Lakota West, at MidPointe Library West Chester, 9363 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester. 11:15 a.m. All ages welcome.
Learn It at Lunch, on Zoom and at The Conservatory Classroom, Miami University Hamilton. Noon, MiamiOH.edu
D.I.Y. Workshop - Snowman Slime, at MidPointe Library Liberty, 7100 Foundry Row, Suite S-234, Liberty Twp. 4 p.m. For teens.
SongFarmers, at Miami University Downtown Hamilton Center, 221 High St., Hamilton. 6 p.m. An acoustic jam session.
DEC. 14-17
Inspiring Arts Productions presents Alan Menken’s “A Christmas Carol,” at Parrish Auditorium, Miami University Hamilton. inspiringartsproductions. com
DEC. 15
Holiday Family Storytime “Happy All-idays,” at MidPointe Library Liberty, 7100 Foundry Row, Suite S-234, Liberty Twp. 10:15 a.m.
Magic of Christmas, at MidPointe Library Trenton, 200 Edgewood Drive,
Trenton. 10:30 a.m. Join Santa for storytime and pictures.
Madcap Puppets: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, at Oxford Community Art Center, 10 S. College Ave., Oxford. 7 p.m.
DEC. 16
Audubon Miami Valley Christmas Bird Count, at Miami University Ecology Research Center, 5806 Somerville Road, Oxford. 7 a.m. to noon. Anyone wishing to participate should call 513-310-0195 or email larrygers@aol.com
Jazzercise, at Miami University Downtown Hamilton Center, 221 High St., Hamilton. 9 a.m. Free. For more information, call 262227-7841.
Breakfast with Santa at Champion Mill, 600 North B St., Hamilton. 9-11 a.m. There will be a breakfast buffet, games, activities, and more. spookynooksports.com
Christmas Wonderland, at Pleasant Treasures, Hamilton. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Craft show, bake sale, activities for kids, raffles, and pictures with Santa.
Nature Program: Surviving Winter, meet at Overlook Shelter, Harbin Park, 1300 Hunter Road, Fairfield. 10 a.m. Free and open to all ages.
Frozen Party, at MidPointe Library West Chester, 9363 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester. 11 a.m. Costumes encouraged but not required.
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