2026 Holiday Guide | The Banks Cincinnati
The Banks Cincinnati · Holiday Guide 2026

Make Spirits
Bright at The Banks.

Celebrate the holidays on Cincinnati’s riverfront.

Make The Banks your holiday headquarters for European-style shopping, live entertainment, Bengals football, Cyclones hockey, family attractions and memorable evenings on the riverfront. From Christkindlmarkt to New Year’s Eve, find your reason to celebrate.

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Raise a glass

Holiday Bar Takeovers

Get into the spirit with festive transformations at your favorite Banks spots.

The Holiday Hideaway
NOV 1 – JAN 1

The Holiday Hideaway

Red Leprechaun

Holiday cheer takes over Red Leprechaun. Check the venue for seasonal hours, menus and reservations.

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The South Pole
NOV 19 – DEC 20

The South Pole

The Stretch

The Stretch transforms into a holiday destination. Check the venue for seasonal hours, menus and reservations.

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Santa Baby
NOV 19 – DEC 20

Santa Baby

Killer Queen

Killer Queen gets a festive makeover. Check the venue for seasonal hours, menus and reservations.

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The magic of the season

Holiday Highlights

Festive traditions, performances and celebrations along the riverfront.

Nov 20 – Dec 28 · Smale Riverfront Park

Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt

Discover seasonal shopping, food and a festive European-style market atmosphere. Check the event calendar for operating days and hours.

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Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt holiday market
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Make the most of your market visit

These special performances and activities are part of the Christkindlmarkt holiday celebrations at The Banks.

Dec. 3, 7 p.m.

The Day Before Christmas

Schmidlapp Lawn | The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati on Tour presents a 30-minute seasonal performance.

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Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m.

Bah Humbug

Schmidlapp Lawn | The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati on Tour presents a 30-minute holiday performance.

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Dec. 5, 2–8 p.m.

Crawl to Christkindlmarkt

The Banks | Festive bar crawl in the entertainment district.

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SantaCon at The Banks
December 12 · The Banks

SantaCon Cincinnati

Santa and Mrs. Claus take over the bars at The Banks for festive cocktailing in support of The Cure Starts Now.

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Family Fun & Attractions

Make a full day of it with memorable experiences for every age.

The Putt House at The Filson

The Putt Putt House at The Filson

New 18-hole course celebrating Cincinnati legends. Opens November 20 next to The Filson on Freedom Way.

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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Explore exhibitions on freedom, courage and human rights. Fifth Third Community Days: December 6 and 20.

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Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame

Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame

An immersive, interactive celebration of Black musicians with Cincinnati roots.

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Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum

Explore Reds history, exhibits and baseball memorabilia for all generations.

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The Escape Game: Legend of the Yeti

The Escape Game: Legend of the Yeti

A seasonal adventure experience at The Banks through January 31, 2027.

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Find the perfect gift

Holiday Shopping at The Banks

Shop for the sports fans on your list and discover seasonal market finds.

Cincinnati Bengals Pro Shop

Cincinnati Bengals Pro Shop

Paycor Stadium

Jerseys, hats, apparel and fan gifts.

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Cincinnati Reds Team Shop

Cincinnati Reds Team Shop

Great American Ball Park

Reds jerseys, caps, apparel and gifts.

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Reds Hall of Fame Shop

Reds Hall of Fame Shop

Reds Hall of Fame and Museum

Collectibles, historic Reds gifts, memorabilia and selected autographed items.

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Christkindlmarkt Holiday Vendors

Christkindlmarkt Holiday Vendors

Smale Riverfront Park

Seasonal gifts and market vendors in a festive riverfront setting.

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Plan your visit

What’s Happening at The Banks

From Bengals game days to concerts, hockey and family shows, there’s something to celebrate all season.

Bengals Football · Paycor Stadium

Enjoy pregame activity on Freedom Way with live music, food, drinks and giveaways before heading into The Jungle.

Heritage Bank Center · Sports & Entertainment

Dec. 3–6

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Heritage Bank Center | Multiple performances.

Event Details & Tickets

Andrew J Brady Music Center · Live Music

Dates, times and event details are subject to change. Confirm details with the event organizer before visiting.