Winterfest

A festive neighborhood celebration is here to light up your holidays!

The 18th annual Kennedy Heights & Pleasant Ridge Winterfest will be held on Friday, December 5th, and all are invited.

Winterfest is packed with fun, festive and FREE activities for all ages. Enjoy live music, student performances, outdoor light displays, art activities, holiday shopping, caroling, food and drinks, and general merriment! 

Activities will take place at Kennedy Heights Arts Center and KHAC’s Lindner Annex. Free parking at each location.

The Kennedy Heights Arts Center (the big white house):
A festive evening designed with adults in mind

• Live Music from local performers to set the holiday mood
  6:15-7:15 pm: No Man’s Band
  7:30-8:30 pm: Nicole Polara
• Holiday Art Market featuring unique, handmade gifts by regional artists
• Gallery exhibition showcasing inspiring work by local creators
• Lite bites & holiday cocktails to savor as you explore
• Wreath-Making workshops (registration required)
• A cozy, artful ambiance perfect for mingling, shopping, and soaking in the season

The KHAC Annex (the building with the mural at Kennedy & Montgomery)
A joyful, family-friendly celebration

• Performances by local school groups
  6:05 pm:  John P Parker Choir
  6:25 pm: Cincinnati Jazz Academy Combo 1
  6:45 pm: Pleasant Ridge Montessori Choir
  7:05 pm: Cincinnati Jazz Academy Combo 2
  7:25 pm: Academy of World Languages Russian Choir
  7:45 pm: Cincinnati Jazz Academy Combo 3
• Community Sing-Along at 8:00 pm—raise your voices together!
• Art-making activities for kids, led by arts educators
• Photo Booth for festive family snapshots
• Artist demonstrations inside the studios
• Outdoor fire pit with DIY s’mores
• Hot chocolate + yummy food & drinks

Meet your neighbors and share in the seasonal cheer!

We are seeking volunteers for Winterfest! There are lots of ways to get involved – from setting up/decorating, serving food & drinks, helping with children’s crafts, and more. Service hours available for students (age 13+).

To volunteer, please complete this interest form or contact Carolyn Youngquist at carolyn@kennedyarts.org for more information.

Winterfest is sponsored by: Kennedy Heights Community Council, Pleasant Ridge Community Council, and Kennedy Heights Arts Center.