Thanksgiving in Cincinnati 2024

Macy’s Light Up the Square: Fountain Square Tree Lighting - Cincinnati, OH - Nov 24, 2023
Festivities will begin at 5p with live music and a special appearance by Santa Claus and continuing into the evening with a dazzling fireworks display.

Thanksgiving Day Race - Cincinnati, OH - Nov 23, 2023
End at TQL Field at this Thanksgiving Day 10k. Run for the UC Barrett Cancer Center, for Cancer Free Kids, for the Alzheimer’s Association, for Girls on the Run, for Keep Cincinnati Beautiful.

Give Back Cincinnati’s Fall Feast - Cincinnati, OH - Nov 23, 2023
Whether you have fallen on hard times, staying in Cincy for the holiday, find yourself homeless, or are living paycheck to paycheck – we invite you to be our guest on Thanksgiving Day and enjoy a great meal prepared by local chefs. There are also several days of prep proceeding this event if you would like to give back.

Holiday Lights on the Hill - Hamilton, OH - Nov 17 to Dec 31, 2023
Holiday Lights on the Hill will light up the park with over one million holiday lights as well as dazzling scenic displays

PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo - Cincinnati, OH - Nov 17 to Jan 7, 2024
In addition to admiring the beauty of 4 million LED lights, visitors can ride the North Polar Express train ride, marvel at the spectacular Wild Lights show on Swan Lake, or snack at one of two S’mores-n-More stands.

Christmas Nights of Lights at Coney Island Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH - Nov 10 to Dec 31, 2023
This family event features a 2-mile car ride through Christmas displays and light shows consisting of over a million LED lights, driven by more than ten thousand computer channels. Mark your calendars for the fantastic holiday event!

Holiday in Lights at Sharon Woods Park - Sharonville, OH - Nov 18 to Dec 30, 2022
2023 – not happening this year. Normally: Drive through light show (two walk through nights). Closed Thanksgiving but open Christmas Eve and Christmas.