YMCA of Greater Cincinnati's Downtown Dazzle
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The 2025 YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Downtown Dazzle
The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Downtown Dazzle is back to put a holiday twinkle in your eye! Join us in the heart of the Fountain District for one of the biggest highlights of the holiday season as Santa rappels from a Cincinnati Skyrise followed by a fabulous fireworks show.
NEW this year–kids of all ages are up for Elf Certification as we search for Santa! Join in the scavenger hunt fun, meet and grab photos with Santa and Buddy the Elf, decorate some holiday ornaments and cookies, enjoy some maple syrup spaghetti, and more!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Winterhaus is 21+, minors are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Please be prepared to show your ID at the door!
The Timeline:
5 – 7p | Ornament & Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus
5 – 7p| Holiday Piano on the Johnson Foundation Stage
6 – 7p | Scavenger Hunt for Santa & Elf Certification
7p | Santa Rappelling followed by Fireworks Show
7 – 8p | Photos with Santa & Buddy the Elf
Thank you to our sponsors, The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, Stigler Supply, Taft Law, Maxim Crane, Visit Cincy, and Fifth Third Bank.
Saturdays at the Square are full of festive fun. Enjoy a drink or hot cocoa at Fountain Square’s Bar or inside Winterhaus.
Just two blocks away, visit the UC Health Ice Rink, presented by Fifth Third Bank! The rink is located on the new Elm Street Plaza at 150 West Fifth Street. You can park at Fountain Square and walk the two blocks, or park next door to the rink at the 5th and Race garage at 120 W. 5th Street.
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The 2025 YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Downtown Dazzle
The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Downtown Dazzle is back to put a holiday twinkle in your eye! Join us in the heart of the Fountain District for one of the biggest highlights of the holiday season as Santa rappels from a Cincinnati Skyrise followed by a fabulous fireworks show.
NEW this year–kids of all ages are up for Elf Certification as we search for Santa! Join in the scavenger hunt fun, meet and grab photos with Santa and Buddy the Elf, decorate some holiday ornaments and cookies, enjoy some maple syrup spaghetti, and more!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Winterhaus is 21+, minors are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Please be prepared to show your ID at the door!
The Timeline:
5 – 7p | Ornament & Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus
5 – 7p| Holiday Piano on the Johnson Foundation Stage
6 – 7p | Scavenger Hunt for Santa & Elf Certification
7p | Santa Rappelling followed by Fireworks Show
7 – 8p | Photos with Santa & Buddy the Elf
Thank you to our sponsors, The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, Stigler Supply, Taft Law, Maxim Crane, Visit Cincy, and Fifth Third Bank.
Saturdays at the Square are full of festive fun. Enjoy a drink or hot cocoa at Fountain Square’s Bar or inside Winterhaus.
Just two blocks away, visit the UC Health Ice Rink, presented by Fifth Third Bank! The rink is located on the new Elm Street Plaza at 150 West Fifth Street. You can park at Fountain Square and walk the two blocks, or park next door to the rink at the 5th and Race garage at 120 W. 5th Street.
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