Snowland, the annual holiday celebration at Great Wolf Lodge, is a winter wonderland offering families the perfect (and warm) alternative to winter's falling temperatures. Hats, mittens and ear muffs not required!

One step through the front door begins your ultimate holiday adventure. Inside the Grand Lobby, your family will marvel at sparkling Christmas lights, bright stars, glowing icebergs, cascading snow, decorations, trees and wreaths that create the perfect winter wonderland.

Snowland offers a variety of activities adding to the family experience. Youngsters can earn a diploma and special gift inside North Pole University, a special area where kids can complete different arts and crafts projects.

Santa's Workshop will be open for business in the Cub Club, where kids can make holiday cards, write letters to Santa, create presents to give away and even learn how to wrap them!

When your kids aren't busy inside Santa's Workshop or North Pole University, they can enjoy their winter break with 84 degree water inside the Great Wolf Lodge's mammoth indoor waterpark, one of the largest indoor waterparks in Ohio! Leave the big, bulky sled and the steep hills behind and let your kids go wild, sliding head first down one of Great Wolf Lodge's captivating water slides, including the new Triple Twist!

Back on dry land, your kids can be whisked away into a world of fantasy during a game of MagiQuest, the first live-action video game of its kind inside a family resort. Follow your little wizards as they chase down pixies and monsters through the lodge, using their special wands to collect points and special powers.

Your ultimate winter getaway at Great Wolf Lodge culminates on New Year's Eve with Snowball, a special night of activities for the entire family. Ring in the New Year with your kids with face painting, arts & crafts, games, contests, plus a DJ and live music taking you all the way to a giant balloon drop to ring in the New Year.

Your Great Wolf Lodge family experience is just one of the many great winter happenings in Warren County. Complement your stay with awesome holiday shopping, plus a wide variety of unique holiday-themed events. See you soon for a winter getaway in Ohio's Largest Playground!

There is perhaps no crazier shopping day than day after Thanksgiving. Mothers, daughters, and girlfriends make the journey in the dark of night to their favorite stores, waiting for holiday early-bird specials. Get the jump on your holiday shopping this year in Warren County home to some of the best outlet malls in Ohio!

Prime Outlets Jeffersonville

Prime Outlets - Jeffersonville will welcome pajama-clad holiday shoppers at midnight, right after Thanksgiving, for the ultimate in Black Friday bargain shopping and giveaways.

On top of everyday savings of up to 65 percent off regular retail prices, Prime Outlets - Jeffersonville's merchants will offer limited-time-only, best-of-the-season discounts on an array of holiday items from midnight to 8 a.m. during its Midnight Madness Pajama Jam celebration.

It pays to dress down for this party, as the first 500 shoppers to visit Guest Services wearing pajamas will receive a free gift bag filled with a pair of Gold Toe slipper socks (while supplies last), coupons and great giveaways. What's more, five lucky pajama-wearing shoppers may find a $100 Prime Outlets gift card inside their complimentary gift bag!

Cincinnati Premium Outlets

After the turkey has settled, dessert is over, and your in-laws have left, why not grab your purse and shop more than 100 name-brand stores during the After-Thanksgiving Weekend Sale at Cincinnati Premium Outlets.

Kicking off this huge sale is their Midnight Madness event. Don't worry, there are Shop & Stay packages available, so reserve your room and enjoy a weekend of shopping!

Deerfield Towne Center

Enjoy the total shopping experience at Deerfield Towne Center this holiday season. Explore all the deals in the more than 60 brand-name stores including Borders, New York and Company, Lane Bryant, Coldwater Creek just to name a few.

If a full day of shopping leaves you tired and in need of some R&R, you can swing into the Pure Concept/Aveda Salon or Massage Envy. If you are looking for a bite to eat or an adult beverage to make you forget about the hole you just burned in your credit card, try the Polo Grille or the Fox & Hound pub.

Each adult participant will be given a 6 1/2 inch sleigh bell to decorate, and children will receive a 4 1/2 inch sleigh bell. Paint a scene, a face, a design, a texture, you be the creator!

Anyone wishing to enter the Sleigh Bell Contest may pick up a bell at Picture This with a $10 deposit, which will be donated to Bridge Riding for the Disabled in your behalf.

The decorated bells need to be returned by November 28th in order to be displayed. During the week of November 29th come in and submit a vote for your favorite bell.

On Friday, December 3rd there will be on Open House Party from 6:30-9:30pm. Prizes will be awarded to the artists in many different categories. A silent auction will be held to buy your favorite bell and the proceeds will be donated to the Bridge Riding for the Disabled. The high bidders will be notified on Sunday and the bells may be picked up after December 5th.

If you are looking for some great shopping, captivating entertainment or some unique dining or events, then head north to Waynesville, Springboro and Corwin this weekend. Below is a list of just some of the great things to do in these communities.

Opening Weekend of "White Christmas" at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

La Comedia Dinner Theatre's premiere performance of this classic holiday production takes place on November 4th with evening shows on Friday and Saturday, plus a matinee and evening performance on Sunday.

"White Christmas" is La Comedia's most popular show of all time, so you definitely won't want to miss your chance to enjoy their mouth-watering buffet before experiencing this Broadway-style production.

Hearth Warming Holidays in Waynesville

Get an early jump on decorating your hearths and homes for the holidays this Friday-Sunday!! The historic Village of Waynesville will be decorated with lights and the streets will be lined with luminaries.

All of the wonderful Waynesville antique and specialty shops will be fully decorated. Many will hold Open Houses with specials and refreshments. Plan to shop, eat and stroll Waynesville's charming streets till 8pm on Friday and Saturday and 5pm on Sunday.

Guy Fawkes / Bonfire Night Celebration at The Corwin Peddler

On Saturday, November 6th at 7pm, The Corwin Peddler is hosting Guy Fawkes / Bonfire Night, a traditional British Celebration.

Your $15 admission ticket gets you The Corwin Coney (a baked potato with chili & cheese) and either hot chocolate or apple cider. There will also be a Guy Fawkes effigy competition along with a fireworks display at 8:30pm!