Most local regions have seen an increase year-to-date for homes from January through October 2021. Mortgage rates remain low. Home values are still high. With a low inventory of homes for sales, it’s a great time to list your home to sale and then purchase that dream home.
Here is a report by region of homes sales throughout October 2021:
CINCINNATI OHIO / SOUTHEASTERN INDIANA
October 2021 vs October 2020
-8.1% Decrease in homes sold (2,386 homes)
10.3% Increase in median sale price ($235,000)
.2% Decrease in sales volume ($665,980,902)
-7.3% Decrease in active homes for sale (2,287 units)
-5.6% Increase in new listings (2,744 units)
January–October 2021 vs January–October 2020
3.5% Increase in homes sold (23,017 homes vs 22,236 homes)
14.6% Increase in median sale price ($235,000 vs $205,000)
18.2% Increase in sales volume ($6,478,339,611 vs $5,482,065,055)
December is here and there are plenty of fun events and things to do this month. Be sure to check out what’s happening near you. Events are listed by region and alphabetically by date.
Did we miss your event? Let us know: sknabe@sibcycline.com
CINCINNATI AND NORTHERN KENTUCKY
Well Through December 4, 2021 (various dates) Falcon Theatre at 636 Monmonth Street, Newport, Kentucky A play to enjoy
Wicked Through December 5, 2021 Aronoff Center for the Arts at 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio A Broadway sensation
Need Your Love Through December 12, 2021 (various dates) Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio Music and story of Little Wille John
Holiday Tea at the Taft Museum Through December 18, 2021 (various dates) Taft Museum of Art at 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, Ohio Festive afternoon tea
Portopia Through December 19, 2021 Historic Torchlight Pass at 1131 Central Ave., Middletown, Ohio Dimensional art, sound, light and touch
Behringer-Crawford Museum Holiday Trains Through December 21, 2021 (various dates) Behringer-Crawford Museum at 1600 Montague Rd., Devou Park, Covington, Kentucky Enjoy the trains! um Holiday Trains November 13 – December 21, 2021 (various dates)
The Christmas Ranch Through December 23, 2021 Morrow, Ohio One million holiday lights that are synced to music
Santa House on the Levee Through December 23, 2021 Newport on the Levee at 1 Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky Book your appointment for a photo shoot
Water Wonderland with Scuba Santa Through December 24, 2021 1 Aquarium Way at Newport Aquarium in Newport, Kentucky Visit underwater Santa!
Every Christmas Story Every Told Through December 26, 2021 (various dates) Cincinnati Shakespeare Company at 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio An irreverent look at holiday classics
North Pole Express Through December 26, 2021 (various days) Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad at 127 S. Mechanic Street, Lebanon, Ohio Santa will visit the kids on the train ride.
A Christmas Carol Through December 30, 2021 926 Mount Adams Circle at Playhouse in the Park in Cincinnati, Ohio Bah! Humbug!
ChristmasTime at the Ark Through December 30, 2021 (various dates) 1 Ark Encounter Drive, Williamstown, Kentucky Projection show and other activities
Christmas Town Through December 30, 2021 (various dates) Creation Museum at 2800 Bullittsburg Church Road, Petersburg, Kentucky Live nativity and light display
Holiday in Lights Through December 30, 2021 Sharon Woods at 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, Ohio Outdoor light display with music! No car traffic on 12/1 and 12/29 (Walk the Lights)
Lumaze Christmas Light Festival Through December 30, 2021 Duke Energy Convention Center at 525 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio “Glow Around the World” with world landmarks and interactive lights/activities; market
Light Up Middletown Through December 31, 2021 500 Tytus Avenue at Smith Park in Middletown, Ohio Drive-through light display!
Winterfest Through December 31, 2021 (select evenings) Kings Island at 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason, Ohio Ice skating, magical Christmas tree, rides, lights and more
Christmas at EnterTRAINment Junction Through January 2, 2022 7379 Squire Court, West Chester, Ohio A holiday tradition with the magic of trains!
Light Up the Fair Through January 2, 2022 Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idlewild Road in Burlington, Kentucky Mile-long drive of twinkling lights that sync up to music Facebook
Night of Lights Through January 2, 2022 Coney Island at 6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio Light show synchronized to holiday music
PNC Festival of Lights Through January 9, 2022 Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden at 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio Come and see the magical lights!
Fountain Square Ice Skating Through February 22, 2022 Fountain Square at corner of Vine and 5th Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio Book your dates!
The Science Behind Pixar Through April 24, 2022 Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal at 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio Discover how Pixar comes to life!
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Cinderella December 1–30, 2021 Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati at 1127 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio Family-friendly musical
Light in the Forest December 1, 2021 – January 2, 2022 (Wednesdays –Sundays; Closed Dec 24/25) Cincinnati Nature Center at 494 Tealtown Rd., Milford, Ohio Lit forest with music, bonfire and holiday shopping; advance tickets
Holiday Remembrance Service December 2, 2021 Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio An evening to honor loved ones
Movie Night on the Levee December 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2021 One Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky Family-friendly movies; bring blankets and chairs
Christmas in the Village December 3–5, 2021 Downtown Waynesville, Ohio Santa, carolers, gingerbread-house-making contest and more
Hamilton Christkindlmarkt December 3–4, 2021 Butler County Fairgrounds Event Center at 1715 Fairgrove Ave, Hamilton, Ohio German music, hood and holiday items
Holiday Pops December 3–12, 2022 (various dates) Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio Enjoy the holiday music
Light up Greenhills on the Commons December 3, 2021 Commons at Greenshills (Cincinnati), Ohio Santa, carriage rides, hot chocolate, ornament making and more
Naughty and Nice December 3–4, 2021 Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio Enjoy Christmas music
Pincinnati December 3–5, 2021 Holiday Inn and Suites Cincinnati – Eastgate at 4501 Eastgate Blvd., Cincinnati, Ohio Pinball show with 120+ machines
Sound of Music December 3–5, 2021 Parrish Auditorium, Miami University, 1601 University Blvd., Hamilton, Ohio A classic
Christmas Tour of Homes December 4, 2021 Downtown Waynesville, Ohio See historic homes decorated for the holidays
Christmas Walk December 4, 2021 Memorial Park at 2003 Jack Woods Parkway, Independence, Kentucky 6–9pm. Municipal Square and downtown Courthouse Square
Promont Holiday Home Tours December 5 and 19, 2021 906 Main Street, Milford, Ohio 1-4pm – Tour this historic home museum
Hamilton Christkindlmarkt December 11, 2021 Butler County Fairgrounds Event Center at 1715 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton, Ohio German food, entertainment and gifts
Holiday Hoopla & Tree Lighting December 4, 2021 Miami Township Civic Center at 6101 Meijer Dr., Milford, Ohio 3–5:30pm, Visit Santa, decorate cookies and make crafts; tree lit at 5:15pm
Operation Santa December 4, 2021 Symmes Township neighborhoods Symmes Township, Ohio
Oxford Holiday Festival December 4, 2021 Oxford Community Arts Center, Oxford, Ohio and Uptown Parks Craft market, photos with Santa, activities, skating, carriage rides
Santa’s Workshop December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19, 2021 Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio Socially distanced photos with Santa; bring your camera
Signature Over-the-Rhine Tour December 4, 2021 Findlay Market at 1801 Race St., Cincinnati, Ohio Guided tour through the German historic district. Stop at 4 restaurants for lunch and wine/beer.
Small Business Shopping Fair December 4, 2021 Willow Event Center at 7881 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio Shop for gifts, treats and more
St. John Christmas Craft Fair December 4, 2021 St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 9401 Mapletop Ln., Loveland, Ohio 100 vendors; baked goods
Streetcar “Christmas” Food Tour December 4, 11 and 18, 2021 Graeter’s Ice Cream on Fountain Square at 511 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio Enjoy several streetcar stops for some delicious treats
Lunch with Santa December 5, 2021 Springfield Township Arts & Enrichment Council at 9158 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio Pizza lunch, Madcap Puppets and Santa
A Christmas Story December 9–12 and 16–19, 2021 Washington Opera House at 116 W. 2nd St., Maysville, Kentucky A live production by the Maysville Players
Happy Hollidays with the Mighty Wurlitzer December 10, 2021 Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio Featuring organist Jelani Eddington, vocal performaners, ballet and a choir
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit December 10–11, 2021 The Andrew J. Brady ICON Music Center at 25 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio Concert
Hot Chocolate December 10–11, 2021 Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio Nutcracker revisited by the Revolution Dance Theatre
Walk on Wilburn December 10, 2021 (+Jan 14, Feb 11 and Mar 11, 2022) East Walnut Hills business district along Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio Shop, eat and enjoy
A Magical Cirque Christmas December 11, 2021 Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio Cirque artists perform to holiday music
Disney Princess – The Concert December 12, 2021 Aronoff Center for the Arts at 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio Favorite songs from Disney princesses
Santa Photos – Hamilton, Ohio December 12, 2021 229 Dayton St., Hamilton, Ohio Goto KcKenzie & Snyder’s parking lot and meet Santa and receive a free photo; no contact friendly set up
Lebanon – Outdoor Christmas Decor Judging December 14, 2021 Lebanon, Ohio The Lebanon Council of Garden Clubs is judging the city’s residential holiday decor. Turn on your lights, Lebanon!
The Nutcracker December 16–26, 2021 Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio Enjoy this classic ballet!
Final Friday December 17, 2021 Pendleton Art Center at 1310 Pendleton St., Cincinnati, Ohio Meet the artists and purchase artwork
Queen City Vaudevillians December 18, 2021 Falcon Theatre at 636 Monmouth Street, Newport, Kentucky Holiday Hijinks show
Upstander Family Museum Tour December 19, 2021 Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center at 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio Learn about the Holocaust
Rick Springfield Concert December 29, 2021 The Andrew J. Brady ICON Music Center at 25 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio Singing: I wish I had Jessie’s girl!
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert December 29–30, 2021 Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio Watch the film while listening to the music of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Clutch December 31, 2021 The Andrew J. Brady ICON Music Center at 25 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio Concert New Year’s Eve at Music Hall: Shaken Not Stirred December 31, 2021 Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio Bring in the new year with music!
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DAYTON AND SPRINGFIELD OHIO
Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve Through December 26, 2021 Lost Creek Reserve at 2645 E. St. Rt. 41 in Troy, Ohio Drive-through light tour! (closed Christmas Eve and Day)
Whispering Christmas Through December 31, 2021 Fort St. Clair Park at 135 Camden Road, Eaton, Ohio Drive-thru lights display with 2 million lights
A Carillon Christmas Through December 30, 2021 Carillon Park at 1000 Carillon Boulevard, Dayton, Ohio Enjoy the Carillon Tree of Light, candy cane slopes, train rides and more! Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
A Christrmas Story – The Musical Through December 30, 3031 La Comedia Dinner Theatre at765 W Central Ave, Springboro, Ohio You’ll shoot your eye out!
Clifton Mill Christmas Lights Through December 30, 2021 Clifton Mill at 75 Water Street in Clifton, Ohio 3.5 million Christmas lights throughout the mill, riverbanks and bridges
Woodland Lights 2021 Through December 30, 2021 (various nights) Countryside Park at 895 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Washington Township, Ohio Walk the half-mile path of holiday lights and displays
Riverscape Ice Skating Through February 2022 Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio The region’s largest outdoor ice rink!
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ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park 520 S. Stringtown Rd., Xenia, Ohio December 1–31, 2021 110 LED light displays to view from your car
Downtown Tipp City Tree Lighting December 3, 2021 Zion Luthern Church at the corner of N. 3rd and Main Streets, Tipp City, Ohio Live music, treats and Santa visit
Family Gingerbread House Challenge December 3, 2021 Miamisburg Community Center at 305 E. Central Ave., Miamisburg, Ohio Be supplied with a kit to make a gingerbread house! Snacks and holiday music. Must pre-register.
First Friday Downtown Dayton December 3, 2021 Downtown Dayton, Ohio Shops, galleries, restaurants, pubs and more
Hip Hop Nutcracker December 3, 2021 Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main Street, Dayton, Ohio Contemporary dance set to the timeless music of Tchaikovsky
Holiday Pops December 3–4, 2021 The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio Dayton Philharmonic will be playing holiday favorites
Jingle Bells, Batman Smells December 3–12, 2021 (various dates) Town Hall Theatre at 27 N. Main St., Centerville, Ohio Adventure with June B. Jones!
Kettering Mayor’s Tree Lighting December 3, 2021 Lincoln Park Civic Commons at 675 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, Ohio Sing carols, hot chocolate and cookies
Santa Paws December 3, 2021 Lincoln Park at Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, Ohio Holiday lights will be on. Bring your dog and photos with Canine Kringle. Tree lighting ceremony
A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail December 3–10, 2021 Beavercreek Community Theatre at 3868 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, Ohio A tale about Christmas Eve
Arctic Dash Mud Run December 4, 2021 YMCA Camp Kern at 5291 SR 350, Oregonia, Ohio 6k with obstacles, trail runs and mud!
Holly Jolly Vendor Fair December 4, 2021 Warren County Fairgrounds at 665 N. Broadway, Lebanon, Ohio Local vendors and artisans
Mayor’s Tree Lighting in Miamisburg December 4, 2021 Riverfront Park at 3 N. Miami Ave., Miamisburg, Ohio See the tree light up and enjoy holiday activities; Parade at 4pm
Purple Poinsettia Craft & Vendor Show December 4–5, 2021 Greene County Fairgrounds at 120 Fairground Rd., Xenia, Ohio 100 booths of all kinds of wonderful things
St. Helen Christmas Bazaar December 4, 2021 St. Helen Catholic School at 5086 Burkhart Rd., Riverside, Ohio 50 vendors plus lunch and bake sale
Simunye Carol Sing December 5, 2021 Esplanade, Downtown Springfield, Ohio 5–6:30pm; singing, baked goods and cocoa Facebook
Skinner Pipe Organ Performance December 5 and 19, 2021 Mimi & Stuart Rose Auditorium at the Dayton Art Institute at 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio Enjoy the concert
Plane Talks December 7, 2021 National Museum of the US Air Force at 1100 Spaatz Street, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio (Dayton) Experts will chat about the exhibit planes
Swingin’ Sounds of the Season December 7, 2021 Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center at 2900 Glengarry Dr., Kettering, Ohio Holiday classics
Dayton Ballet’s The Nutcracker December 10–19, 2021 (various dates) The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio An annual tradition for the holidays
ChristKindlemarkt December 11–12, 2021 Dayton Liederkranz Turner at 400 E. Fifth Street, Dayton, Ohio Shop at a German-style Christmas market Facebook
Christmas with the Celts December 11, 2021 Clark State University Performing Arts Center at 300 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, Ohio Irish music and dance
Soft Santa December 12, 2021 Miamisburg Community Park Learning Center at 550 S. 1st Street, Miamisburg, Ohio Sensory-friendly environment to meet Santa
Sundaes with Santa December 12, 2021 Miamisburg Community Park Learning Center at 550 S. 1st Street, Miamisburg, Ohio Make a sundae, decorate a cookie and search for candy canes
Open Aircraft Days at the Air Force Museum December 18, 2021 National Museum of the US Air Force at 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio Up-close look at different aircraft
3rd Sunday at Front Street December 19, 2021 Front Street, Dayton, Ohio Market, art galleries, food trucks, live music from 11am–4pm Facebook
Santa Sunday December 19, 2021 City of Milford, Ohio Santa climbs on the fire truck and visits each Milford neighborhood with treats from 1–6pm
Cirque Dreams Holidaze December 20–26, 2021 (various dates) Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio Contemporary circus artistry
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas December 20, 2021 Clark State Performing Arts Center, Springfield, Ohio Enjoy this holiday production
New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance December 31, 2021 American Czechoslovakian Club at 922 Valley Street, Dayton, Ohio Frank Moravcik Band
SOUTHEASTERN INDIANA
Snowman Contest Through December 17, 2021 Businesses throughout Lawrenceburg, Indiana Vote for your favorite decorated snowman
A Victorian Christmas Exhibit at Hillforest Through December 30, 2021 (Tuesdays – Sundays. Closed on Thanksgiving) 213 Fifth Street, Aurora, Indiana Go back in time to experience a Victorian Christmas
Inflatable Wonderland Through January 1, 2022 2026 N. Old Michigan Rd., Osgood, Indiana Drive through the arches to see over 400 inflatables
Lohrum Christmas in the Park December 1 – January 1, 2022 Ripley County Fairgrounds at 525 W. Beech St., Osgood, Indiana Walk or drive through the light display Home for the Holidays Parade and Tree Lighting December 3, 2021 Downtown Batesville, Batesville, Indiana Parade at 6pm; Santa, carriage rides, activities
Holiday Affair on the Square December 4, 2021 Versailles Courthouse Square at 101 E. 1st North St., Versailles, Indiana Santa parade, tree lighting, good bags and activities
Miracle on Main Street December 4, 11, 12,18 and 19, 2021 Aurora, Indiana Breakfast with Santa
Sippin with Santa December 11, 2021 315 Importing Street, Aurora, Indiana
Dancing on Main Main Street, Aurora, Indiana December 31, 2021
Perfect North New Year’s Eve Fireworks December 31, 2021 Perfect North Slopes at 19074 Perfect Lane, Lawrenceburg, Indiana Skiing, snowboarding and fireworks
Cincinnati Enquirer readers voted late summer and again in early fall for their local favorite businesses. Sibcy Cline Realtors was among the initial nominees. And, with the final tallies in, the public voted Sibcy Cline as their choice for Cincinnati’s Best of the Best in Real Estate for 2021!
The announcement was made via a virtual awards show:
We are delighted the public appreciates the work of our Realtors, support services and employees. It is always our honor to help those in our local market area find their dream home.
Winter is just a few months away. Now is the time for homeowners to take the time to perform one last check of their homes before cold weather really sets in for the next few months. Doing so can help to keep everyone in the house safe and warm, while also saving money and averting potential issues.
Pipes
Perhaps the biggest financial risk homes face during the winter are burst pipes. When that happens, water can spill into the walls and cause a lot of damage long before a problem is even detected. It’s always wise for homeowners to assess where they stand with their water pipes.
Pipes that run along the outside of a home or along the ceiling in the basement and are uninsulated could be at risk. Wrapping them in an economic, specialized material or even towels can help protect them even if a home’s heating system stops working. Wrap your pipes and keep your home at 65 degrees or more. Also, know where your home’s water shutoff is located, so you can quickly shut off your water in an emergency.
Other Insulation
When insulating pipes, it’s also important to make sure you aren’t losing heat through uninsulated attics or other spaces. Since heat rises, you may lose a lot more heated air through ceilings. When attics are properly insulated along floors, they not only help to save on heat, but also prevent potential ice dams from forming undetected on the roof because a warmer roof can lead to snow melting under its surface.
Up on the Roof
When thinking about the roof, it’s a good idea to make sure all tiles or shingles are in good shape; and all gutters are cleared of fallen leaves and other debris that can lead to backups and more potential ice dams. A quick trip up a ladder might be all it takes to identify problem areas before they become major issues.
Inspect Your Home’s Exterior
Inspect the exterior of your home and look for any cracks and holes along the edges of window frames and doorways. Fissures can be filled or covered with caulk, which will help keep the heated air inside this winter. While any individual crack or hole is going to be small, some experts estimate that the collective area of all of them across an entire house can amount to the size of an open window.
Need Help?
If you are not comfortable climbing onto the roof or doing other home-related activity, reach out to Sibcy Cline Home Services. They can make recommendations of vetted vendors to you.
Throughout September in the Cincinnati region, home sales reached a record for sold sales volume during any September at $668.95 million. (June and August 2021 are the two highest sales volume months on record.) In Dayton, the sales volume increased and prices continued to increase. In Northern Kentucky the sales volume increased and average home prices were still rising.
Mortgage rates remain low. Home values are still high. With a low inventory of homes for sales, it’s a great time to list your home to sale and then purchase that dream home.
Here is a report by region of homes sales throughout September 2021:
CINCINNATI OHIO / SOUTHEASTERN INDIANA
September 2021 vs September 2020
-9.9% Decrease in homes sold (2,355 homes)
9.3% Increase in median sale price ($235,000)
.3% Increase in sales volume ($668,945.942)
-7.3% Decrease in active homes for sale (2,287 units)
-5.6% Increase in new listings (2,744 units)
January–September 2021 vs January–September 2020
4.2 Increase in homes sold (20,468 homes vs 19,640 homes )
15% Increase in median sale price ($235,000 vs $204,375)
19.8% Increase in sales volume ($5,768,853,36- vs $4,815,067,804)
Proudest Career Accomplishment: Serving on the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) Advisory Council
Favorite local hangouts: Hiking with my dogs at East Fork State Park or Cincinnati Nature Center
Tammy Young’s job as Relocation Director for Sibcy Cline gives her many opportunities to help others. One thing she has found most rewarding in 18 years with Relocation Services is the difference she and her team are able to make in people’s lives when they need to relocate. “They are starting a new job, moving to an unfamiliar area, uprooting children from schools, and leaving their relatives and friends behind. We strive to make the home sale or purchase process as smooth as possible.”
In 2020, Tammy had the unique opportunity to make a big difference in the life of one of her family members: her cousin, Donnie Lawrence. Donnie had served several tours overseas with the U.S. Army, spending nearly a decade away from home and missing much of his daughter’s early years. When his time of service concluded, he returned home for good and was ready to buy a home in Clermont County, where he grew up.
That’s where Tammy came in. She was able to offer help to Donnie through Sibcy Cline’s Military on the Move® rebate program, while also connecting him with a Sibcy Cline REALTOR® team and a loan officer through Sibcy Cline Mortgage. With one united team on his side to support him, Donnie was able to purchase his first home and get cash back at the closing table.
Not only was the entire process of seeing her cousin home with his family a rewarding personal experience for Tammy, but it was a professional success as well. Sibcy Cline received the “Hero of the Year” award from LeadingRE for proving above and beyond service to a community hero.
“This award is a professional honor, but more important, a personal honor,” Tammy says. “Donnie served several tours overseas, which resulted in many sleepless nights for his family. I was honored to see him safe and sound here, but also to be able to offer him the rebate. It was the least I could do.”
Tammy highly values being part of the LeadingRE network, which is the largest network of independent brokerages throughout the world. One of her proudest career accomplishments is serving as vice chair of their advisory council this year and moving into the role of chairperson in 2022. “The fact that I was nominated and elected by my peers is such an honor. I still look around the room at LeadingRE events and am astounded to be part of such a great organization with a wealth of industry talent,” says Tammy.
In addition to working with LeadingRE, the thing Tammy likes best about her job is working with branch managers and agents. “Our branch managers have so much knowledge and are always willing to answer questions, work together to resolve issues, or brainstorm solutions. I find our agents to be more thorough [than agents from other brokerages] about dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s. Sibcy Cline just has good people that really care.”
The work Tammy does with Sibcy Cline and LeadingRE is not the only thing she’s proud of, though. “My proudest life accomplishment is becoming a Grammy, that’s the best promotion I have ever received. I thought being ‘Mom’ to three incredible kids was amazing, but seeing an entire new generation is such a joyous feeling,” she says.
Read Donnie’s full story and find out more about the Military on the Move program here.
November is such a great month for enjoying community events. Part of the month is focused on fall-related things to do, while the latter days concentrate on the upcoming holiday season. Take a look at our long list of festivals, plays, ballets, musicals and holiday-themed things to do. Your calendar is going to fill up!
Events are in first by region (Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky; Dayton/Springfield, Ohio; Southeastern Indiana) and then by date.
Have we missed your event? Let us know at sknabe@sibcycline.com
CINCINNATI AND NORTHERN KENTUCKY
All Hallows’ Eve – Terror Town Through November 6, 2021 1449 Greenbush Cobb Rd., Williamsburg, Ohio 19th century town and haunted trail
The West End Through November 7, 2021 (various dates) Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 1941 Cincinnati’s historic West End historic drama
Romeo & Juliet Through November 13, 2021 (various dates) Cincinnati Shakespeare Company at 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio A classic play about love
Need Your Love Through December 12, 2021 (various dates) Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio Music and story of Little Willie John
Portopia Through December 19, 2021 Historic Torchlight Pass at 1131 Central Ave., Middletown, Ohio Dimensional art, sound, light and touch
The Science Behind Pixar Through April 24, 2022 Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal at 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio Discover how Pixar comes to life!
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Fountain Square Ice Skating November 1, 2021 – February 22, 2022 Fountain Square at corner of Vine and 5th Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio Book your dates!
Movie Night on the Levee November 4, 11 and 18, 2021 (Thursdays) (+ Dec 2, 9, 16 & 23) One Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky Family-friendly movies; bring blankets and chairs
Champions of Magic November 5–6, 2021 Aronoff Center for the Arts at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio Illusions using supercars, water tank and more
Signature Over-the-Rhine Tour November 6 and 20, 2021 (+Dec 4) Findlay Market at 1801 Race St., Cincinnati, Ohio Guided tour through the German historic district. Stop at 4 restaurants for lunch and wine/beer.r.
Veterans Day Celebration November 6, 2021 Tower Park at 900 S. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, Kentucky 11am ceremony
Flags of Honor November 7–13, 2021 Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio Tribute to Veterans
Second Annual Oy Vey 5K November 7, 2021 Mayerson JCC at 8485 Ridge Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio Walk or run 3.1 miles through Amberley Village
Planting Grandma November 9, 2021 Aronoff Center for the Arts at 650 Walnut, Cincinnati, Ohio A play for local playwright Liz Coley
Blue Ash Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2021 Bicentennial Veterans Memorial Park at 4871 Cooper Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio Ceremony begins at 10:30am
St. Martin of Tours Martinfest November 11, 2021 3720 St. Martin’s Place, Cheviot (Cincinnati), Ohio Catered dinner, major award raffle and more
Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2021 Oxford Community Arts Center at 10 S. College Ave., Oxford, Ohio Ceremony at 11am
8th Annual “Art Local” Art Show November 12–13, 2021 Centennial Barn at 110 Compton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio Gallery of local artwork
Christmas Night of Lights November 12, 2021 – January 2, 2022 Coney Island at 6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio Light show synchronized to holiday music
Gary Clark Jr. November 12, 2021 Andrew Brady Icon Music Center, Cincinnati, Ohio Concert
Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market November 12–14, 2021 Duke Energy Convention Center at 525 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio Start your holiday shopping
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert November 12–20, 2021 Aronoff Centers for the Arts at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio Based on the movie
Walk on Wilburn November 12, 2021 (+Dec 10, Jan 14) East Walnut Hills business district along Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio Shop, eat and enjoy
Behringer-Crawford Museum Holiday Trains November 13 – December 21, 2021 (various dates) Behringer-Crawford Museum at 1600 Montague Rd., Devou Park, Covington, Kentucky Enjoy the trains!
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra November 13, 2021 Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, 325 W 8th St., Cincinnati, Ohio Psalms Sung Blue
Christmas at EnterTRAINment Junction November 13, 2021 – January 2, 2022 7379 Squire Court, West Chester, Ohio A holiday tradition with the magic of trains!
Light Up the Fair November 13 – January 2, 2022 Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idlewild Road in Burlington, Kentucky Mile-long drive of twinkling lights that sync up to music Facebook
The Market November 13, 2021 Medpace at 5375 Medpace Way, Madisonville (Cincinnati), Ohio 35+ local vendors
MercyMe –Inhale Concert November 13, 2021 Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio
S. Martin of Tours Martinfest November 13, 2021 3720 St. Martin’s Place, Cheviot (Cincinnati), Ohio Raffles, catered dinner and more
Second Saturday Flea Market November 13, 2021 (+Dec 11) Laurel Bend at 86 Oldham Dr., Falmouth, Kentucky Find a treasure
Nelly: Lil Bit of Music November 14, 2021 Andrew Brady Icon Music Center at 25 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio Concert
Cin City Reptile Show November 14, 2021 Holiday Inn at Centre Park of West Chester at 5800 Mulhauser Road, West Chester, Ohio Ssssssssnakes!
Second Sunday on Main November 14, 2021 Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 100+ vendors with a parade
Period Dinner November 17, 2021 Heritage Village Museum at 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville (Cincinnati), Ohio Sample 19th century cuisine
Wicked November 17 – December 5, 2021 Aronoff Center for the Arts at 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio A Broadway sensation
Miami Township’s Holiday Parade November 18, 2021 Miami Township, Ohio Business 28 from Miami Plaza to Wolfpen Pleasant Rd Bands, floats, civic organizations; starts at 7pm
Christkindlmarkt November 19–21, 2021 Germania Society of Cincinnati at 3529 W. Kemper Road in Cincinnati, Ohio Heated tents with German music, children’s lantern parade, petting zoo, German food and drinks as well as German ornaments available for purchase.
Every Christmas Story Every Told November 19 – December 26, 2021 (various dates) Cincinnati Shakespeare Company at 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio An irreverent look at holiday classics
Holiday in Lights November 19 – December 30, 2021 Sharon Woods at 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, Ohio Outdoor light display with music! No car traffic on 12/1 and 12/29 (Walk the Lights)
Jourrney Borealis (formerly Holiday Lights on the Hill) November 19, 2021 – January 2, 2022 1763 Ohio 128 (Hamilton-Cleves Road) at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park in Hamilton, Ohio Two-mile round trip drive-through light display
North Pole Express November 19 – December 26, 2021 (various days) Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad at 127 S. Mechanic Street, Lebanon, Ohio Santa will visit the kids on the train ride.
PNC Festival of Lights November 19, 2021 – January 9, 2022 Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden at 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio Come and see the magical lights!
Little Women November 19–21, 2021 Fairfield Community Arts Center at 411 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio Fairfield Footlighters presents a classic story
Well November 19 – December 4, 2021 (various dates) Falcon Theatre at 636 Monmonth Street, Newport, Kentucky A play to enjoy
The Christmas Ranch November 20 – December 23, 2021 Morrow, Ohio One million holiday lights that are synced to music
Highly Improvable Comedy Show November 20, 2021 Clifton Cultural Arts Center at 2728 Short Vine, Cincinnati, Ohio Unscripted fun!
Jim Gaffigan –The Fun Tour November 20, 2021 Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio Comedy show
Light Up the Levee November 20, 2021 Newport on the Levee at 1 Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky Visit from Santa, family activities and more
Winter Tree ID Hike November 20, 2021 Harbin Park at 1300 Hunter Rd., Fairfield, Ohio Must register for hike
Santa House on the Levee November 21 – December 23, 2021 Newport on the Levee at 1 Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky Book your appointment for a photo shoot
A Christmas Carol November 24 – December 30, 2021 926 Mount Adams Circle at Playhouse in the Park in Cincinnati, Ohio Bah! Humbug!
Light Up Middletown November 25 – December 31, 2021 500 Tytus Avenue at Smith Park in Middletown, Ohio Drive-through light display!
Thanksgiving Day 10k Run and Walk November 25, 2021 Paul Brown Stadium in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio The 109th year for this annual event. Run/walk and then go home to gobble down!
Christmas Time at the Ark November 26 – December 30, 2021 (various dates) 1 Ark Encounter Drive, Williamstown, Kentucky Projection show and other activities
Christmas Town November 26 – December 30, 2021 (various dates) Creation Museum at 2800 Bullittsburg Church Road, Petersburg, Kentucky Live nativity and light display
Final Friday November 26, 2021 (+Dec 17) Pendleton Art Center at 1310 Pendleton St., Cincinnati, Ohio Meet the artists and purchase artwork
Greater Cincinnati Winterfair November 26–28, 2021 Northern Kentucky Convention Center at 1 W. RiverCenter Blvd., Covington, Kentucky Enjoy holiday shopping for ceramics, glass, jewelry, sculpture, painting and photography pieces
Hometown for the Holidays November 26–28, 2021 Downtown Milford, Ohio Shop for the holidays and enjoy carolers and see Santa
Lumaze Christmas Light Festival November 26 – December 30, 2021 Duke Energy Convention Center at 525 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio “Glow Around the World” with world landmarks and interactive lights/activities; market
Water Wonderland with Scuba Santa November 26 – December 24, 2021 1 Aquarium Way at Newport Aquarium in Newport, Kentucky Visit underwater Santa!
Winterfest November 26 – December 31, 2021 (select evenings) Kings Island at 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason, Ohio Ice skating, magical Christmas tree, rides, lights and more
Holiday Teas November 27 – December 18, 2021 (various dates) Taft Museum of Art at 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, Ohio Festive afternoon tea
Santa’s Workshop November 27, 2021 (+Dec 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19) Washington Park, Cincinnati, Ohio Socially distanced photos with Santa; bring your camera
Scottish Tartan Ball November 27, 2021 Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza at 35 W. 5th St., Cincinnati, Ohio Live music, dancing. Wear your kilt!
WestSide Market November 27, 2021 3719 Harrison Ave., downtown Cheviot, Ohio Market pop-up with homemade items, baked goods, vintage fins and local brews
Tree Lighting at Ft. Wright November 28, 2021 409 Kyles Lane, Fort Wright, Kentucky Celebrate the first night of Hanukkah
Lebanon Businesses – Holiday Lights Judging November 30, 2021 Lebanon, Ohio The Lebanon Council of Garden Clubs is judging the city’s businesses’ holiday decor and lights. Turn on your lights, Lebanon!
DAYTON AND SPRINGFIELD, OHIO
Airness Through November 7, 2021 (various dates) The Loft Theatre at 126 N. Main Street, Dayton, Ohio Play about an air guitar competition
Art on the Commons Through November 20, 2021 Rosewood Arts Centre at 2655 Olson Dr., Kettering, Ohio Rotating exhibitions and virtual experience
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A Christrmas Story – The Musical November 4 – December 30, 3031 La Comedia Dinner Theatre at765 W Central Ave, Springboro, Ohio You’ll shoot your eye out!
AcadeCon – Tabletop Gaming Convention November 5–7, 2021 Dayton Convention Center at 22 E. Fifth Street, Dayton, Ohio Board games, role-playing games and more
Skinner Pipe Organ Performance November 7 and 21, 2021 (+Dec 5 and 19) Mimi & Stuart Rose Auditorium at the Dayton Art Institute at 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio
Beavercreek Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2021 Veterans Memorial Park at 1911 N. Fairfield Rd.,, Beavercreek, Ohio Ceremony begins at 2pm
Plane Talks November 11, 2021 (+Dec 7) National Museum of the US Air Force at 1100 Spaatz Street, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio (Dayton) Experts will chat about the exhibit planes
Tchaikovsky’s Passion November 12–13, 2021 The Schuster Center at 1 W 2nd Street, Dayton, Ohio The Dayton Philharmonic Masterworks Services
Autumn Open 5K 2021 November 13, 2021 YMCA of Greater Dayton at 7251 Shull Rd., Huber Heights, Ohio
Deck the Hall Christmas Bazaar November 13, 2021 St. Francis de Sales at 20A Desales Ave., Lebanon, Ohio Crafts, Santa and more
Holiday Arts and Crafts Show November 13, 2021 Kettering Recreation Center at 2900 Glengarry Dr., Kettering, Ohio Holiday shopping!
Open Aircraft Days at the Air Force Museum November 13, 2021 (+Dec 18) National Museum of the US Air Force at 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio Up-close look at different aircraft
Jeff Dunham: Seriously!? November 18, 2021 Wright State University’s Nutter Center at 2640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, Ohio Comedy show
Christmas in Historic Springboro Festival November 19–21, 2021 Springboro, Ohio The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear! Shops, see Santa and more! Sign of Life: The American Pink Floyd November 19, 2021 Dayton Masonic Center at 525 W. Riverview Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio Live Pink Floyd music set to a light and video show
Springfield Antique Show November 19–20 2021 Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio Enjoy the hunt for a treasure!
Deeds Carillon Concert November 20 and 23, 2021 (+Dec 7) Carillon Park at 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio Listen to carillonneur Larry Weinstein
3rd Sunday at Front Street November 21, 2021 (+Dec 19) Front Street, Dayton, Ohio Market, art galleries, food trucks, live music from 11am–4pm Facebook
Woodland Lights 2021 November 21 – December 30, 2021 (various nights) Countryside Park at 895 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Washington Township, Ohio Walk the half-mile path of holiday lights and displays
3rd Sunday at Front Street November 21, 2021 (+ Dec 19) Front Street, Dayton, Ohio Market, art galleries, food trucks, live music from 11am–4pm Facebook
A Carillon Christmas November 23 – December 30, 2021 (closed Thanksgiving Day, Xmas Eve and Xmas Day) Carillon Park at 1000 Carillon Boulevard, Dayton, Ohio Enjoy the Carillon Tree of Light, candy cane slopes, train rides and more
Cats Broadway Show November 23–28, 2021 (various dates) The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd. Street, Dayton, Ohio Andrew Lloyd Weber’s longtime production. Meow
Clifton Mill Christmas Lights November 26 – December 30, 2021 Clifton Mill at 75 Water Street in Clifton, Ohio 3.5 million Christmas lights throughout the mill, riverbanks and bridges
Dayton Holiday Festival November 26, 2021 Downtown Dayton, Ohio Children’s parade, tree lighting on Courthouse Square and more
Grand Illumination November 26, 2021 Downtown Troy, Ohio Lighting of the Christmas tree, carriage rides, Santa and more
Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve November 26 – December 26, 2021 (closed Christmas Eve and Day) Lost Creek Reserve at 2645 E. St. Rt. 41 in Troy, Ohio Drive-through light tour
Riverscape Ice Skating November 26, 2021 – February 2022 Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio The region’s largest outdoor ice rink!
Englewood Holiday Open House November 27, 2021 Englewood Government Center, Englewood, Ohio Music, Santa, cookiies
Whispering Christmas November 26 – December 31, 2021 Fort St. Clair Park at 135 Camden Road, Eaton, Ohio Drive-thru lights display with 2 million lights
Cincinnati Streetcar “Christmas” Food Tour November 27 – December 18, 2021 (Saturdays) Graeter’s Ice Cream on Fountain Square at 511 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio Enjoy several streetcar stops for some delicious treats
Holiday Celebration in Englewood November 27, 2021 Englewood Government Center at 333 W. National Rd., Englewood, Ohio Holiday music, Santa Claus and cookies!
Promont Holiday Home Tours November 27, 2021 (+Dec 5 and 19) 906 Main Street, Milford, Ohio 1-4pm – Tour this historic home museum
Hello Holidays Market November 13, 2021 Downtown Lawrenceburg, Indiana Local holiday shopping
Snowman Contest November 13 – December 17, 2021 Businesses throughout Lawrenceburg, Indiana Vote for your favorite decorated snowman
A Victorian Christmas Exhibit at Hillforest November 20 – December 30, 2021 (Tuesdays – Sundays. Closed on Thanksgiving) 213 Fifth Street, Aurora, Indiana Go back in time to experience a Victorian Christmas
Small Business Saturday November 27, 2021 Madison Main St., Madison, Indiana Support local businesses
Snowman Scavenger Hunt November 27, 2021 Downtown Lawrenceburg, Indiana Complete the hunt for a box of holiday cookies and sweet treats
Decluttering your home can provide much satisfaction. With things cleared out, everything has a place with no messy piles. (If you are getting your home ready to sell, a good purge will save you lots of time for when you finally move.)
Here are some tips of what items are best to sell when decluttering:
Recreation Gear Recreation equipment can be pricey when purchased new. You should do well earning cash, especially during the warmer months when people use these items most. Things such as tents, sleeping bags, backpacks and camping gear are sought after.
Old Computers/Typewriters If you have an older computer or a typewriter, you might be able to make money when selling. People like to use old-style typewriters as decor. Some older computers are in demand. Do research before getting rid of such items.
Video Games You’ll need to see what games and consoles are selling in today’s market. There are nostalgia collectors searching for older games for their collections. It’s all about supply and demand for what you will get when selling.
CDs/Records/Tapes/DVDs If you are ready to digitize your music collection, consider selling old CDs. Vintage vinyl albums are highly sought after, so be sure to sell those! The same goes for movie DVDs.
Clothing Kids’ clothes in gently used condition can be easily sold. (Holiday apparel is popular in the resale market.) Adult clothing can be sold, too. If the items are designer and in good condition, consider selling on Poshmark. Otherwise, donations might be the best bet to get rid of other unused clothes.
Exercise Equipment Have a treadmill or exercise bike you no longer use? You should try selling it. Old equipment could be someone’s new workout tool.
Furniture Out-of-date furniture items at the right price are appealing to buyers for DIY projects. Antiques might sell – it all depends on the style of the item.
Instruments New musical instruments tend to be pricey. Try selling them secondhand. Pianos may be difficult to sell since they are heavy.
Books Some hardcover books make great decor items, especially if they have interesting spines. Try to sell such books as a set. Newer books can be resold, too. Fiction books are popular for the resale market. Have a collection of cookbooks? Consider digitizing favorite recipes and minimizing your collection to your most-used books. The rest can be sold. If you have a comic book collection, check out pricing online. You might have a gold mine.
Baby Items All of the accessories for babies – high chairs, cribs, strollers, etc… are in demand on the secondhand market. Sell them.
Toys There is a market for vintage toys as well as current toys in clean, good condition. (The Barbie with no hair will need to be tossed.)
Art/Home Decor Depending upon the item, you may be able to sell art or home decor. It’s worth a try. Items not in style or popular will probably need to be donated.
Holiday Decor Ornaments can have value, especially vintage pieces. For example the Hallmark brand has collectible ornaments people want.
Tools If you are paring down your tool set, sell what you do not need.
China, Dishes and Glassware If your collection of dishes is large, perhaps it is time to downsize to what you actually use. Try to sell the rest. If that is not successful, consider donating them. The same goes for glassware.
Kitchen Appliances There are many tools for mixing, dicing, baking, blending and more. Take inventory of your kitchen appliances and keep only those you actually use. Vitamixers and air fryers are popular right now and would be good items to sell. If your unused appliance is older, consider donating it.
Antiques Not in love with an antique item in your home? You may be able to make some cash by selling it. You’ll need to Google each item to get a feel for value. Mid-Century Modern items are currently very popular. If the item is not popular, a donation might be best.
Bedding/Linens You may be able to sell bedding or linens in good condition at a garage sale. Otherwise donate this type of item.
Items in your Garage Yard equipment such as an old lawn mower, trimmer or other garden tools can be sold. Bicycles and scooters are other good items to sell. (Facebook Marketplace is a good place for these type of items.)
Where to Sell Items If offline is your method, try a garage sale, flea market, or reach out to friends and family. Online, there are many options such as eBay (for items that can be shipped), Let Go, Offer Up, CraigsList, Poshmark (clothes/handbags/home decor), Facebook groups/marketplace or NextDoor. Everything But The House is another online option.
Haunted Tour of Metamora Mid September – October 31, 2021 (Saturdays) 19042 Main Street, Metamora, Indiana 1.5 hour walking haunted tour — learn about the history of Metamora
Horror Hike Haunted Trail 1415 E. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, Indiana Half-mile hike that will make you scream!
CINCINNATI, OHIO
All Hallow’s Eve Terror Town 1449 Greenbush Cobb Road in Williamsburg, Ohio Haunted trail, food, drinks, live music and horror games. Masks/social distancing required.
Brimstone Haunt 472 Brimstone Rd., Wilmington, Ohio Located at the grounds of the Ohio Renaissance Festival. Three scare options: hayride, forest trail and an indoor haunt. Masks required.
Dent Schoolhouse 5963 Harrison Avenue, Dent, Ohio (45248) Promoted as Cincinnati’s scariest haunted house! The site has been known to be haunted. (Their website is pretty scary!)
HalloTween September 25 – October 30, 2021 Kings Island at 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason, Ohio Spooky fun for younger ones. Family friendly without fear of running into a monster
Halloween Haunt September 25 – October 30, 2021 Kings Island in Mason 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason, Ohio Scare zones include a backwoods bayou, cemetery drive, freak street and nightmare alley.
Haunted Village October 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2021 6-10 p.m. Heritage Village Museum at Sharon Woods, Cincinnati, Ohio Family-friendly, slight-fright event!
Jack O’Lantern Junction September 18 – October 31, 2021 7379 Squire Court, West Chester, Ohio Kid-friendly venue with treats
Land of Illusion Scream Park 8762 Thomas Road in Middletown, Ohio This haunted scream park has 4 haunted houses and 1 trail.
Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall 7700 Seward Avenue (45231), Cincinnati, Ohio House, 5 tents, a back yard and a giant vortex. This is the oldest continuously running haunted attraction in the area! Facebook
Queen City Is Haunted October through October 24, 2020 (Fridays – Sundays) American Legacy Tours presents an outside 3/4-mile walking tour about murder, death and other scary tales. Limited tickets for each tour.
DAYTON, OHIO
Brimstone Haunted Hayride October 2021 472 Brimstone Rd, Wilmington, Ohio Hayride and forgotten forest
Barnhill Haunt 3026 W. Barnhill Place, Xenia, Ohio Drive or walk by venue
Haunted Wagon Rides at Young’s Dairy Friday and Saturday evenings in October 2021 6880 Springfield-Xenia Road, Yellow Springs, Ohio Scary stories while on the wagon – stories designed for families with kids
Hell’s Dungeon 3866 Linden Ave., Dayton, Ohio (rear of Eastown Shopping Center) Fridays and Saturday evenings
Horror Acres 6995 Springfield Jamestown Rd in Springfield, Ohio This haunted attraction has won a lot of “best of’s”…Best Queue Line Entertainer, Best Freddy Krueger, etc…
Lewisburg Haunted Cave 4392 Swishers Mill Road, Lewisburg, Ohio Be prepared to get scared 80 feet below the ground in a limestone cave!
Sidney Haunted Woods September 25 – October 31, 2021 (Saturday nights) 2232 W. Russell Rd., Sidney, Ohio Half-mile trail of terror.
Terror Maze October 2021 (Fridays and Saturdays) 6988 Springfield Jamestown Road, Springfield, Ohio Outdoor maze
Wilmington Haunted Hollow Ride 1261 W. Dalton Road in Wilmington Enjoy (??) a haunted bus ride through a forest of monsters and more. And there’s more: nightmare penitentiary, slaughter hotel and terror in the corn!
Young’s Haunted Wagon Rides October 2021 (Friay and Saturday evenings) Young’s Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio Ride is meant for children with no grabbing
Highway 50 Fright Field October 4–27, 2019 (Fridays and Saturdays) 11294 Highway 50, North Bend, Ohio Travel a haunted trail into haunted woods and back…
NORTHERN KENTUCKY
Bobby Mackey’s Ghost Hunt October 21 and 31, 2021 44 Licking Pike, Wilder, Kentucky Overnight access, seances and ghost hunting
Haunted Tour of Metamora Mid September – October 31, 2021 (Saturdays) 19042 Main Street, Metamora, Indiana 1.5 hour walking haunted tour — learn about the history of Metamora
Horror Hike Haunted Trail 1415 E. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, Indiana Half-mile hike that will make you scream!
CINCINNATI, OHIO
All Hallow’s Eve Terror Town 1449 Greenbush Cobb Road in Williamsburg, Ohio Haunted trail, food, drinks, live music and horror games. Masks/social distancing required.
Brimstone Haunt 472 Brimstone Rd., Wilmington, Ohio Located at the grounds of the Ohio Renaissance Festival. Three scare options: hayride, forest trail and an indoor haunt. Masks required.
Dent Schoolhouse 5963 Harrison Avenue, Dent, Ohio (45248) Promoted as Cincinnati’s scariest haunted house! The site has been known to be haunted. (Their website is pretty scary!)
HalloTween September 25 – October 30, 2021 Kings Island at 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason, Ohio Spooky fun for younger ones. Family friendly without fear of running into a monster
Halloween Haunt September 25 – October 30, 2021 Kings Island in Mason 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason, Ohio Scare zones include a backwoods bayou, cemetery drive, freak street and nightmare alley.
Haunted Village October 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2021 6-10 p.m. Heritage Village Museum at Sharon Woods, Cincinnati, Ohio Family-friendly, slight-fright event!
Land of Illusion Scream Park 8762 Thomas Road in Middletown, Ohio This haunted scream park has 4 haunted houses and 1 trail.
Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall 7700 Seward Avenue (45231), Cincinnati, Ohio House, 5 tents, a back yard and a giant vortex. This is the oldest continuously running haunted attraction in the area! Facebook
Nightmare Manor 1601 S. University Blvd, Suite A, Middletown, Ohio Haunted manor
Queen City Is Haunted October through November 6, 2021 (Fridays – Sundays) 1332 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio American Legacy Tours presents an outside 3/4-mile walking tour about murder, death and other scary tales. Limited tickets for each tour.
DAYTON, OHIO
Brimstone Haunted Hayride October 2021 472 Brimstone Rd, Wilmington, Ohio Hayride and forgotten forest
Barnhill Haunt 3026 W. Barnhill Place, Xenia, Ohio Drive or walk by venue
Haunted Wagon Rides at Young’s Dairy Friday and Saturday evenings in October 2021 6880 Springfield-Xenia Road, Yellow Springs, Ohio Scary stories while on the wagon – stories designed for families with kids
Hell’s Dungeon 3866 Linden Ave., Dayton, Ohio (rear of Eastown Shopping Center) Fridays and Saturday evenings
Horror Acres 6995 Springfield Jamestown Rd in Springfield, Ohio This haunted attraction has won a lot of “best of’s”…Best Queue Line Entertainer, Best Freddy Krueger, etc…
Lewisburg Haunted Cave 4392 Swishers Mill Road, Lewisburg, Ohio Be prepared to get scared 80 feet below the ground in a limestone cave!
Sidney Haunted Woods 2021 TDB (September 19 – October 31, 2020) 2232 W. Russell Rd., Sidney, Ohio Half-mile trail of terror.
Terror Maze October 2021 (Fridays and Saturdays) 6988 Springfield Jamestown Road, Springfield, Ohio Outdoor maze
Wilmington Haunted Hollow Ride 1261 W. Dalton Road in Wilmington Enjoy (??) a haunted bus ride through a forest of monsters and more. And there’s more: nightmare penitentiary, slaughter hotel and terror in the corn!
Young’s Haunted Wagon Rides October 2021 (Friday and Saturday evenings) Young’s Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio Ride is meant for children with no grabbing
Cancelled for 2021 Fear Factory Haunted House 7 S. Eastern Ave in Batesville, Indiana This house was rated #5 in Indiana! Their website has lots of scary pics so be prepared to be frightened! This house benefits the Cierra’s Club.
Highway 50 Fright Field 11294 Highway 50, North Bend, Ohio Travel a haunted trail into haunted woods and back…
Madisonville Haunted Trail Trail entrance behind the school off Bramble and Homer (4324 Home Ave), Madisonville, Cincinnati, Ohio Less-spooky version at 6pm. Haunted version at 7pm.
Zipping from Zombies Camp Kern at 5291 State Route 360, Oregonia, Ohio Escape the undead below!
If haunted houses are not your thing, take a look at homes in the area for sale!
Julie K. Back, Executive Sales President with Sibcy Cline’s Hyde Park office was named the top residential sales agent for the state of Ohio for 2021 (Pinnacle Individual Top Dollar Volume Award) for the fifth year in a row. The announcement was made on September 27, 2021 at the Ohio REALTORS convention held in Columbus, Ohio.
Robin Sibcy Sheakley, President of Sibcy Cline Realtors says, “Julie has had an amazing year once again. Her business rose by over 32 percent from last year. Her sales volume was $46,000,000 more than the fifth-ranked Ohio real estate agent! Considering there was a world-wide pandemic, we are simply in awe of her accomplishments. We are very proud of Julie and very happy she is part of our Sibcy Cline team!”
In Ohio, the ranking of the Top 5 individual dollar-volume agents began in 2010. Julie was #5 in 2011; #4 in 2012; #3 in 2013 and 2014; #2 in 2015 and 2016; and #1 for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Julie was named Sibcy Cline’s top agent in September for the tenth straight year. In January 2021, Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors announced her as the top agent in the city with the Circle of Excellence 2020 recognition. That honor marked the fifth straight year for that honor.
Julie was featured in the Business Courier in April 2021 for her success with high-end sales. She was a guest for the Ohio REALTOR’s first podcast that aired in January 2021. She made the cover of Cincinnati Real Producers Magazine in 2019. Julie has been honored as one of the Women of Influence by Venue Magazine in 2018 and was among the “10 Women Who Mean Business” by the Business Courier in 2017.
About Julie K. Back Julie has lived in both Hyde Park and Indian Hill with deep local ties as a Cincinnati native. She is a graduate of Summit Country Day and the University of Cincinnati. She began her real estate career in 1994 with Sibcy Cline. Her sales focus has been on eastern Cincinnati including downtown, Hyde Park, Montgomery, Mt. Adams, Mt. Lookout, Columbia-Tusculum, Madeira as well as her own neighborhood in Indian Hill.
Julie’s knowledge of the marketplace, her caring spirit as well as glowing referrals from clients have created a large business network. She enjoys working with other agents and sharing her passion and dedication for real estate.
Julie is based out of the Sibcy Cline Hyde Park office located on Erie Avenue. Says Marie Simon, Vice President/Sales Manager of the office, “We are very proud of Julie! To be the top agent in Ohio for five consecutive years is an amazing accomplishment. Everyone at the Hyde Park office is thrilled for her. We see how hard she works. Her dedication to her clients is unwavering and now she is at the top of sales for not only Sibcy Cline, but our city and now again for our state.”
Says Rob Sibcy, Chairman of the Board at Sibcy Cline, “Julie has been part of our Sibcy Cline family for many years. We’ve enjoyed watching her business grow. She is certainly a very driven and a highly focused and positive salesperson.”
Winter is just a few months away. Now is the time for homeowners to take the time to perform one last check of their homes before cold weather really sets in for the next few months. Doing so can help to keep everyone in the house safe and warm, while also saving money and averting potential issues.
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