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WinterFest at Kings Island starts Friday

November 16, 2019
Don Helbig

Area Manager, Digital Marketing - Kings Island

Twitter: @DonHelbig

The holiday season is upon us – the most wonderful time of the year! It all kicks off Friday at Kings Island, with the first of 26 WinterFest nights.

One of the top holiday theme park events in the country transforms Kings Island into a winter wonderland chock-full of family fun and Christmas activities for everyone, including ice skating on the Royal Fountain, the Eiffel Tower transformed into a magical 314-foot tall Christmas tree, 15 live shows, millions of lights and festive décor, rides, and holiday characters spreading merriment like Jack Frost, Candy Cane and the Sugar Plum Fairy.

WinterFest dates are:

  • November: 22, 23, 24, 29, 30
  • December 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

Make plans now to enter a world where the spirit of the holidays comes to life. A world where every moment becomes a memory. A world fill with the magic of the season.

Guests can save up to $12 on tickets for WinterFest online.

Happy Holidays!

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