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| Krohn Conservatory Holiday Show |
One of my favorite
family traditions is actually one I inherited from my husband and his family:
Krohn Conservatory on Christmas Eve.
If you have not yet been to Krohn (in Eden Park), I highly recommend it
and, now that we have children, it is a must-do. During the year, Krohn is host to many species of plants,
flowers, trees, and hosts numerous events such as the ever-popular Butterfly
Show. In fact, Krohn Conservatory houses over 3,500 plant
species from all over the world. Inside, you can find a replica of a
rainforest, a desert, and a conservatory with a beautiful collection of
orchids.
But during the
holiday season, they decorate a Christmas tree in the front lobby, put
poinsettia’s throughout the greenhouse, and install a very neat train
display. The train display is by
far Knox’s favorite. Additionally, outside, there is a great live Nativity
display (live animals, wax people).
Per the website, “The train display and historical buildings created by Applied
Imagination will immerse our visitors in the sights and sounds of chugging
trains and splashing water, with trains overhead and trolleys at your
feet. The “botanical architecture” of bridges and historical
buildings, including the new Roebling Bridge, are all constructed of locally
gathered willow and other natural materials. “
Krohn’s
information is as follows:
Opened Now till January
6th
Hours: 10
a.m.- 5 p.m. (7 days a week, including Christmas and New Years Days) with
special evening hours until 7:30pm on Thursdays December 6th, 13th, & 20th.
Admission
Fees: Adults $6.00 / Seniors $5.00 / Children $4.00 (4 & under Free)
Also available are
all of these fun activities in their Education Room. Check their Website
for more workshops going on through out the month.
December 6th -
Holiday Photos: 5-7:30pm
Viltrakis
Photography will provide free holiday photos!
December 6th -
Thursday Nights with Lights: 5-7:30pm
Enjoy the beauty
of the Krohn exhibit by the light of holiday twinkle. Our outdoor concessions
will be serving hot chocolate and other holiday treats.
December 8th –
Cookie Decorating Contest: Registration Required
Family teams can
compete in this healthy and fun challenge of cookie decorating. For
registration and details call 421-5707. Sponsored by Whole Foods Markets
and Edible Magazine.
December 8th &
9th – Santa’s Green Workshop: 10am – 4pm
Create a one of a
kind handmade ornament from natural materials in Santa’s Green Workshop
Be sure to check
out Krohn at some point this holiday season for a magical experience. Also, check out their website at http://www.cincinnatiparks.com/index.php/holiday-floral-show
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