Spend the holidays in OTR!
There’s plenty to do around these parts this holiday season! Check out some upcoming events:
Cincinnati Unchained, Saturday November 19th
Get a jump on your Holiday shopping by buying local at your favorite Over-the-Rhine stores and galleries on Main Street, Vine Street and Findlay Market on Saturday, November 19th. Cincinnati Unchained is an event that highlights the positive affects on a community when people buy from their local independent merchants.
OTR Bar Crawl, Wednesday November 23rd
Spend the night before Thanksgiving in Over-the-Rhine. A unique drink will be available at each bar or restaurant in the neighborhood, including Abigail Street, A Tavola, Senate, Lavomatic, The Lackman, MOTR, Neon’s, Grammer’s and The Drinkery!
Holidays in the Bag, Friday November 25th
Avoid the rush of the malls by shopping Over-the-Rhine for unique, local gifts in a relaxed atmosphere. Over-the-Rhine is holding its fourth Holidays in the Bag event. Buy the official reusable holiday shopping bag at Coffee Emporium on Central Parkway or other retail shops in OTR from November 21 – 25 and receive a 20% discount at participating stores. Proceeds from the sales of the holiday bags benefit the Freestore Foodbank.
Abraham Lincoln’s Big Gay Dance Party , November 26th-December 31st
The Know Theater presents a new take from a fourth grade class on the traditional Christmas pageant in a rural Illinois town. Call or buy tickets online.
Snow White, November 30-December 31
Stroll and Shop, Saturday and Sunday, December 3rd and 4th
Main Street rolls out the red carpet for this holiday favorite! Come to Over-the-Rhine to find the best, most unique gifts from your favorite stores and party with A-Line magazine.
Caroling in the Quarter, Saturday December 10th
The third annual Caroling in the Quarter is on Saturday December 10th. Come to Over-the-Rhine and enjoy the restaurants and shops as local choirs and roving carolers perform throughout the neighborhood, spreading holiday cheer. Get your holiday shopping done at The City Flea Wrapped Up at 12th & Vine.
Light Up OTR, Friday December 16th
Light Up OTR is a community-based holiday party hosted by Ionic Collective. Guests work together to assemble and distribute over 1,000 luminaries throughout Over-the-Rhine. Once the candles are all lit, all guests are welcomed back to Neon’s for the lighting of the holiday Christmas tree with entertainment and fun!
The Final Friday Before Christmas, December 23rd
Over-the-Rhine will sparkle for last minute shoppers at December’s Final Friday Before Christmas on the 23rd. It’s the perfect time to pick-up unique, locally-sourced gifts at the stores and galleries as well as celebrating the season at your favorite restaurants and bars.