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Kings Island WinterFest 2023

One of the best Christmas festivals in the Cincinnati area

Dates: November 24-December 31, 2023

Kings Islands' seasonal WinterFest is the premier holiday destination in Cincinnati, Ohio. Get yourself into the Christmas spirit and enjoy old-fashioned winter fun. An open-air skating, the magic of twinkling lights, and plenty of fun events and carolers will create lots of happy memories. Stroll through festive shops filled with gifts, ornaments, and toys, feel the aroma of hot cocoa and freshly-baked treats.

WinterFest at Kings Island features not one, but ten enchanting winter wonderlands. Skate on the wonderful ice rink on the Royal Fountain and go see the Eiffel Tower that transforms into a magical 314-ft (96-m) tall Christmas tree. Kids and their parents will enjoy Candy Cane Lane with larger than life décor, Charlie Brown’s Christmas Town at Planet Snoopy, Tinsel Town featuring shows from The Mistletones, Coca-Cola Polar Bear Plaza, Artisan Village, Rivertown Wonderland, and Action Ice Zone. WinterFest offers live shows, great rides, and delicious holiday treats. The park is illuminated by five million Christmas lights and features favourite holiday characters like Jack Frost and the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Don't miss the fantastic International Street decorated with millions of lights and bright displays. Kids will love Santa's workshops, Snoopy’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve party, Charlie Brown’s New Year’s Eve Celebration show and other family-friendly activities.

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