Columbia Tusculum
Neighborhood Noel 2026
December 6,
5:30-8PM
Enjoy the holiday ambiance in Cincinnati's oldest neighborhood, Columbia Tusculum! Festivities on December 6 from 5:30-8pm include a luminary, holiday caroling, carriage rides, holiday performances, Santa, crafts and festivities in addition to business specials in the Columbia Tusculum historic district! Visit https://www.thecarnegiecenter.org/noel for schedule of events and links to carriage tickets and performance RSVPs.
Business Holiday Open Houses: Event discounts and specials
5:30-8PM Columbia Tusculum Business District
Carriages Rides: $20pp
5:30-8pm Columbia Tusculum Historic District: pick-up/drop-off in front of The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum
1st Day of Christmas performed by Cincinnati Children’s Theatre: FREE
5:30pm at The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum
Kids Holiday Crafts: FREE
5:30-7:30pm at The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum
Santa Claus Visit: FREE
6:30-7:00pm at The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum
Riley School of Irish Music Holiday Performance: FREE
7:00 pm at The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum
Riverside Choir Carolers: Eastern Avenue Historic District
5:30-7:00pm Eastern Avenue Historic District (outdoors)
Warm Holiday kids and adult drinks and refreshments for sale by Solenne Catering
5:30-7:30pm at The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum
Luminary 5:30-8pm Eastern Avenue Historic District Businesses
Enjoy…
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Festive Carriage Rides
5:30-7:30PM $20pp
Take in the beauty of Columbia Tusculum’s historic district in a festive carriage ride. Hosted by Royal Carriages, you’ll enjoy a tour of the Columbia Tusculum historic district lit by luminaries while taking in the sounds of the street carolers. $20pp; advance registration strongly encouraged.
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The Children’s Theatre: The Day Before Christmas
5:30PM FREE
• A holiday adventure set at Santa's Headquarters, where everyone works frantically to get the sleigh ready—until a cold-hearted Jack Frost tries to freeze all Christmas festivities.
• Recommended Audience: Ideal for grades K–8 (roughly 50 minutes long).
• Creative Team: Features a story and book by Ken Jones, music by Jamey Strawn, and lyrics by Christine Jones (adapted for tour through TCT's Script Development Division)
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Riley School of Irish Music
7pm FREE
Enjoy traditional Irish Music featuring students and ensemble groups playing holiday favorites and traditional Irish tunes on instruments like the fiddle, Irish whistle, harp, concertina, and bouzouki.
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Refreshments for Purchase at TCCCT
Maple-Gochujang Smoked Turkey Legs
Tarte Flambee
Thin Flatbread with Bechamel, Bacon and Caramelized Onions
Roasted Nut Station: Warm Almonds and Pecans Glazed in Cinnamon Sugar
Crepe Station: Nutella w/ Powdered Sugar, Cherry w/ Whipped Cream, or Biscoff Cookie Spread w/ Sweet Cinnamon Glaze
Grilled Sausage Station w/ Onions, Peppers, Ground Mustard, Fried Onions
Cookie Station: Gingerbread and sugar cookies, colored buttercream, sprinkles, candies
Winter Themed Drinks (adult and minor options available)
Hot cocoa with BYO toppings bar
Cabernet hot cocoa
House eggnog
Fresh hot cider
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Eve Floral Co.
Open House Specials:
Customers will receive 20% off in-store (workshops & gift cards excluded from the sale) -- code will be applied at checkout
-Special shop hours 2-8pm
Instagram: @shopatevefloralco
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The Collective
Open House Specials:
Free hot cider and then offer 10% off orders over $50.00
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Manitou Candle Co.
Join us at Manitou Candle Co. for an evening of festive fun in Columbia Tusculum! Shop our collection of winter and holiday candles, discover thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list, and enjoy a few special surprises throughout the evening. We can't wait to celebrate with you! www.manitoucandleco.com
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Bookery
Details forthcoming…