The following events are part of the 2024-2025 Cincinnati Ballet Winter Series.
Jingle Jams
Fridays & Saturdays | November 29th - December 21st
Feel the festive rhythm come alive at Jingle Jams! Every Friday and Saturday night, meet us up at the Sherwin-Williams Porch to experience the magic of live holiday music, hot chocolate from the Porch Bar, and the joyful spirit of winter.
Santa's Workshop
Saturdays & Sundays | November 30th - December 22nd
Ho Ho Ho! Join us on Saturdays and Sundays from 11a - 2p for photos with Santa! Please note that this event series is FREE, but you must bring your own camera for photos.
Winter Wonderland presented by The Cincinnati Ballet
Open Daily | December 1st - December 31st
The Cincinnati Ballet, City of Cincinnati, 3CDC, and Art Academy of Cincinnati are working together to bring a Nutcracker-inspired Winter Wonderland installation to Washington Park this December! Winter Wonderland presented by the Cincinnati Ballet is a six-scene story walk through the Park, complete with dazzling holiday lights on park trees, along paths, and surrounding the bandstand.
The Cincinnati Ballet will host a special event in the Park on December 1st to celebrate the launch of the story walk experience from 11a - 3p. The event will include ballet dancers and characters, family-friendly activities, music, and more. Sanda Claus will also be on-site at the Sherwin-Williams Porch greeting families and taking free photos.
Craft & Draft
Sundays | December 1st - December 22nd
Let your inner artist shine at Crafts & Drafts, where art meets artisan brews! Join us for a fun-filled evening of hands-on crafting sessions paired with your favorite drinks from the Sherwin-Williams Porch Bar.
Winter Markets
Select Weekends
This holiday season, partners like The City Flea and Cincinnati Pride will being festive holiday markets to the park! Shop Small this holiday season at the 4th Annual Pride Winter Market and the City Flea Holiday Market.
Mittenfest Winter Beer Festival
February 2025
Mittenfest 2025 will feature craft beers from local tri-state breweries, a DJ, surrounding food options, and other fun surprises. Stay tuned for more information!