The holiday season has come upon us, and there are a lot of things to keep you busy. Hamilton and Cincinnati both have their own holiday activities special to them.

Hamilton’s Pyramid Hill Light Display is one of the best in the state and the perfect family or friend nighttime Christmas activity. The Christmas tree in Marcum Park is beautifully lit up all season long and is the perfect spot for a holiday picture.

You can visit Santa in downtown Hamilton and get your picture taken with him. And all the stores downtown are the perfect spot to find a one of a kind gift for all your loved ones.

In Cincinnati, you can go ice skating on Fountain Square for a fun trip with your friends. The Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo is a one of a kind display of lights and zoo animals. A Christmas Carol at Playhouse In the Park is a great Christmas show for you and your family.

Take time this Christmas season to go out and enjoy the activities the city has to offer.

Christmas in Hamilton

Pyramid Hill Light Display:

Nov. 22-Jan.5

Monday-Thursday 6-9p.m. $20 a car

Friday-Sunday 6-10p.m. $25 a car

See the Christmas tree in Marcum Park:

All Christmas season long

Visit Santa:

Dec. 13: 6 to 9 p.m.

Dec. 14: noon to 9 p.m.

Dec. 15: noon to 7 p.m.

Dec. 20: 6 to 9 p.m.

Dec. 21: noon to 9 p.m.

Dec. 22: noon to 7 p.m.

Dec. 23: noon to 8 p.m.

Go shopping in local stores for the perfect gift:

All Christmas season long

Christmas in Cincinnati

Ice skating at fountain square:

Nov.2-Feb.2: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo:

Nov.16-Jan.4: 5p.m. to 10 p.m.

A Christmas Carol at Playhouse in the Park

Nov.27-Dec.29, tickets online