- Enjoy watching the holiday themed floats and hearing the local high school marching band in the Miami Township Holiday Parade this Thursday, November 17th. The parade begins at 7:00PM, and will travel down Business 28 from Miami Plaza to Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Rd (near Meijer) in Miami Township. Remember to pack travel mugs full of hot cocoa! For more information contact the Miami Township Recreation Department at (513) 248-3727.
- Ice skating at Summit Park in Blue Ash opens this week! Visit the event calendar for more details on this event. Pre-registration is not required this year, and open skating sessions are on first-come first-served basis.
- While at Summit Park for ice skating, check out the OFF Market set-up by local vendors. Get all your holiday shopping done early by purchasing everything you need right at this unique market. You are sure to find gifts for everyone on your list from holiday cookie treats for the dogs in your life to a new pair of wool mittens for your grandmother. Full details for this event are in the event calendar.
- PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati zoo opens on Friday November 19th to the public, with a preview night for members-only on Thursday November 18th. Visit our event calendar for more details on the fun activities the Cincinnati zoo has in store this year for this annual tradition.
- Walk or bike ride along the Little Miami Bike Trail and take in the beautiful Fall colors in the trees along the path. You could collect a few of your favorites to create pictures of leaf animals when you get home! A great place to join the trail (with ample parking available) is Clear Creek Park located at 6200 Batavia Rd, Cincinnati OH 45244. There are also restroom facilities, a playground, and picnic tables at Clear Creek Park.
I hope you choose one of these holiday activities to do this week with your family. As we head into the week of Thanksgiving, remember the purpose of this beautiful season is to be together with the people that we love. Enjoy your week, friends!
