
November has arrived, and there is SO much happening around Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati! 
From holiday markets and Christmas lights to local shopping, family activities, theater, food and a few fun date-night ideas, November is the perfect month to get out and enjoy everything our area has to offer.
Here are some events to add to your calendar!
NOVEMBER 1-4 | One Last Taste of Fall
Underwater Pumpkin GLOW!
Newport Aquarium, Newport
The Halloween fun hangs around for one more day! Check out glowing pumpkin creations throughout the aquarium before the event wraps up November 1.
Ludlow Flea & Craft Fair
Ludlow Theatre, Ludlow
Spend part of your Sunday browsing homemade goods, vintage finds and more.
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Don’t forget to turn those clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 1!
NOVEMBER 6–8 | Holiday Shopping Begins
Keepsake Christmas Craft Show
Liberty Hall, Edgewood
This long-running Northern Kentucky craft show features handmade items, holiday goodies and juried crafters—and admission is free.
Christkindlmarkt at Germania
Germania Society, Cincinnati
Get into the holiday spirit with German food, Glühwein, live music, artisan vendors and plenty of old-fashioned Christmas-market charm.
Sharonville Holiday Market
November 6–8
Sharonville Convention Center
A brand-new holiday shopping weekend featuring 200+ vendors with gifts, décor, apparel, jewelry, food and more.
NOVEMBER 9–15 | Cincinnati Pizza Week
Pizza lovers, this one is for you! Cincinnati Pizza Week returns November 9–15 with participating restaurants offering special $11 pizzas around the area. 
NOVEMBER 10–15 | The Sound of Music
Aronoff Center, Cincinnati
Make it a downtown night out and enjoy The Sound of Music at the Aronoff Center. Dinner and a show sounds pretty good on a chilly November evening!
NOVEMBER 12–14 | Cincinnati Storytelling Festival
Know Theatre, Over-the-Rhine
Enjoy three days of storytelling featuring everything from funny tales to spooky stories. It’s something a little different and a fun addition to your November calendar.
NOVEMBER 14 | Markets, Books & Local Shopping
Books by the Banks
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library – Main Library
Meet and discover national, regional and local authors, plus enjoy panel discussions and activities for younger readers. Admission is free.
ArtisanFest513 Holiday Market
Washington Park
Shop local makers and small businesses while enjoying one of Cincinnati’s favorite parks.
18th Annual Cooper PTSO Craft Fair
Randall K. Cooper High School, Union
A great Northern Kentucky option for getting a jump-start on Christmas shopping.
St. Therese Christmas Market
Fort Thomas
Another local NKY opportunity to shop for the holidays and support the community.
NOVEMBER 15 | St. Elizabeth Healthcare Honor Run
Florence
Ready to work off some of that early holiday food? The Honor Run includes a half marathon, 10K and 5K right here in Florence.
NOVEMBER 19 | PNC Festival of Lights Begins
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
One of our area’s favorite holiday traditions returns November 19! The Cincinnati Zoo transforms for the season with millions of lights, holiday entertainment, Santa visits and more. The event continues into January.
Definitely one to put on the family calendar! 

NOVEMBER 20–22 | Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market
First Financial Center, Cincinnati
If you LOVE Christmas shopping, you’ll want to save this weekend. The Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market returns with hundreds of vendors offering holiday décor, clothing, food, jewelry, toys, gifts and plenty of seasonal inspiration.
BEGINNING NOVEMBER 20 | Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt
Cincinnati riverfront
The Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt opens November 20 and continues through December 28. Expect German-inspired food, drinks, holiday lights, entertainment and plenty of Christmas atmosphere along the riverfront.
Even better—general market admission is FREE! 
BEGINNING NOVEMBER 20 | A Christmas Carol
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Another Cincinnati holiday tradition returns! A Christmas Carol begins November 20 and runs through December 27.
NOVEMBER 28 | Crafty Supermarket Holiday Show
Music Hall Ballroom
Shop handmade and independently produced gifts at the Crafty Supermarket Holiday Show. It’s a great Small Business Saturday option if you’d rather find something unique than spend the day at the mall.
NOVEMBER 28 | Shop Small!
November 28 is Small Business Saturday, and there are plenty of opportunities throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati to support our local shops, restaurants, makers and small businesses.
Grab a coffee, visit your favorite boutique, have lunch somewhere local and knock a few gifts off your Christmas list at the same time. 
Love Where You Live
One of my favorite parts about living and working in Northern Kentucky & Greater Cincinnati is that there is always something happening in our communities.
Whether you’re spending the afternoon shopping a local holiday market, taking the kids to see Christmas lights, enjoying dinner and a show downtown or simply grabbing coffee and exploring a neighborhood you’ve never visited, November is a wonderful time to enjoy the place we call home.
And if exploring the area has you thinking about making a move, you know who to call! 
Melissa Maxwell
This Girl Sells Houses Team
ERA Real Solutions Realty
859-512-4444
ThisGirlSellsHouses.net
People. Homes. Next Chapters. 
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NOVEMBER 10–15 | The Sound of Music
NOVEMBER 15 | St. Elizabeth Healthcare Honor Run
NOVEMBER 19 | PNC Festival of Lights Begins
BEGINNING NOVEMBER 20 | Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt
NOVEMBER 28 | Crafty Supermarket Holiday Show