Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market
Visitors can explore a wide variety of vendor booths offering holiday décor, apparel, jewelry, toys, and specialty food treats. Guests can also meet Santa Claus, drop off their purchases at the complimentary package check, and enter hourly prize drawings to win shopping money.
What to Expect
One of the top-attended annual holiday shopping shows in the US.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Marketplace Events
Food & Drink
Food is available for purchase from the on-site concessionaire, and vendors offer specialty food treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers and families
Vibe
Festive and bustling
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adults: $16 at the door or $15 online in advance; children 12 and under are free. VIP Shopper Morning: $30; Early Bird Admission: $20; Girls Night Out: $10. – Get tickets
- Parking: Parking surrounding the building is available in metered street spaces, private flat lots and privately managed garages.
- Accessibility: No wheelchairs or scooters are available at the convention center, but accessible transportation is offered through Ride a Wav Cincy.
Tips & Advice
- Buy your tickets online ahead of time to save a little and skip the box office lines outside the show entrance.
- The venue is cashless with no ATM on-site, so bring a card and expect some vendors to set their own payment rules.
- Leave strollers in the lobby stroller parking if you shop during VIP or Early Bird hours, because none are allowed on the floor then.
- Use the free package check as you go so you can shop each aisle without carrying bags, and ask staff for help to your car.
- First responders, healthcare workers, military and veterans should bring valid ID on Sunday to get in free for Hero Day.
Special Events & Promotions
- VIP Shopper Morning on Friday only is a limited, online-only ticket for early shopping with fewer guests and first pick from vendors. Strollers, wagons and carts are not allowed.
- Early Bird Admission on Saturday only is a limited, online-only ticket to get in before the general public. Strollers, wagons and carts are not allowed.
- Girls Night Out on Friday and Saturday evenings offers discounted, online-only tickets, with extended hours this year.
- Hero Day on Sunday: active military, veterans, police, fire, healthcare workers and first responders get in free with valid ID at the show office. The offer does not cover family members.
- Sign up for the show's mailing list to get a promo code for a discount on adult tickets.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Are kids welcome, and can I bring a stroller?
Yes. Children 12 and under get in free with a paying adult. Strollers carrying children are welcome at all times except VIP Shopper Morning on Friday and Early Bird Admission on Saturday. During those hours you can leave your stroller in the stroller parking area in the lobby.
What do I do with my purchases while I shop?
Drop them at the free, secure package check and shop the next aisle hands-free. Staff can even help you out to your car when you're done. For large or bulky items, check with show management at the registration desk in the lobby.
Should I bring cash?
Each vendor decides which payments they take. The First Financial Center is cashless and has no ATM on-site, so come ready to pay by card.
Is there food at the show?
Yes, the concessionaire at the show sells food.
Where should I park?
There are metered street spaces, private flat lots and privately managed garages around the building.
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