wed 1

$2 BEER NIGHT @ CINCINNATI CYCLONES

Head to Heritage Bank Center for a fun Cincinnati Cyclones game! Wednesday home games mean $2 beer night for adults. Feb. 1 VS. Mavericks; Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m.; $23 day-of preferred ($21 advance), $35 day-of front row ($33 advance); cycloneshockey. com.

Bunnies And Blooms

The Krohn’s spring show includes live bunnies hopping among the tulips and daffodils in the show room. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; open daily, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; $10 adults, $7 children (5 - 17 years old), free for members and ages 4 and younger; 513-421-4086 or cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/ visit-a-park/parks-events-calendar/ bunnies-and-blooms.

CERAMICS IN A GARDEN @ KROHN CONSERVATORY

Krohn Conservatory’s natural beauty has been enhanced with a brand-new sculpture exhibit. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; open daily, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; $10 adults, $7 youth (5 - 17 years old), free for ages 4 and younger; 513-421-4086 or cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/ visit-a-park/parks-events-calendar/ sculpture-exhibit-at-krohn-ceramicsin-a-garden.

Cincinnati Fire Museum Scavenger Hunt

Pick up a scavenger card upon entry and search throughout museum exhibits to find important fire-related artifacts. Find all 12 artifacts to win a fun, wintry prize! Cincinnati Fire Museum, 315 West Court St., Cincinnati; open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $8 adults, $6 ages 7 - 17 years old, free for ages 6 and younger with admission of an adult; 513-6215553 or cincyfiremuseum.com.

Everything Thomas

Engineers, chug on into EnterTRAINment Junction to celebrate everyone’s favorite locomotive, Thomas the Train! There will be Thomas-themed train layouts, a train ride, videos, scavenger hunts, coloring and crafts. Plus, all of the Thomas merchandise will be 15 - 50 percent off! EnterTRAINment

Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester; Mon - Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 12 - 6 p.m.; see website for ticketing pricing details; 513-898-8000 or entertrainmentjunction.com.

FREE GROUNDHOG WILD!

Learn all about groundhogs and their annual holiday! Sharon Centre, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville; available daily through Sunday, February 5, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; valid vehicle permit required for park entry; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.

Penguin Days 2023

Visit the zoo for discounted admission and special animal encounters, including the popular penguin parade (weekends only11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. outside the Wings of the World Bird House; temperature must be below 50 degrees for penguins to walk).

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; discounted general admission, see website for more information; 513-281-4700 or cincinnatizoo.org/events/penguindays.

Free Rec Reads

Get little ones excited about art with this 30-minute class in the Rosenthal Education Center. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; 11:30 p.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

Uc Bearcats Basketball Home Game

Cheer Cincinnati, Cincy will win! Fight to the finish, never give in. Head to Fifth Third Arena to cheer on the Bearcats men’s basketball team during an exciting home game. Fifth Third Arena, 2700 Bearcat Way, Cincinnati; 7 p.m.; see website for ticket pricing; 513556-2287 or gobearcats.com.

WEE WEDNESDAYS (register)

This series of classes will have preschoolers making music, creating art, doing science activities and more. Email events@ thecarnegiecenter.org to register. The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum, 3738 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati; 10 a.m.; pay per drop-in program or $45 for three program series; 513-473-5745 or thecarnegiecenter.org.

Thu 2

Groundhog Day

Sat 4

Free Cam Kids Day

DISCOVERY

On The

FARM: YACKETY YACK WITH THE ANIMALS

Put on a superhero cape and help crack the animal communication code. Work on conversation skills and reading body language with farm animals. Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton; 10 - 11 a.m.; $5 household with up to two children, +$1 per additional child; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks. net.

Fri 3

American Heart Month National Wear Red Day

Cyclones Ice Cream

BOWL & SPOON GIVEAWAY

The first 3,000 fans into Heritage Bank Center will receive a free ice cream bowl and spoon because hockey and a scoop (or two) of Graeters is the perfect combo. There will also be $5 beer, $1 popcorn and $3 hamburgers. Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m.; $23 day-of preferred ($21 advance), $35 day-of front row ($33 advance); 513-421-4111 or cycloneshockey.com.

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN

Head to the Carnegie to see the “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” as it hits the stage with its popular tunes and beloved characters. The Carnegie, 1028 Scott St., Covington; 7:30 p.m., see website for additional showtimes; tickets starting at $15; thecarnegie.com.

Creative kids and their families can enjoy a day of art-making activities, performances and a fun scavenger hunt! Today’s event theme is Things with Wings! Families can fly into the museum for a day of fun featuring a scavenger hunt, handson preschool activities (11 a.m. in the Great Hall), a performance of StellaLuna by Cincinnati Playhouse (1:30 p.m. in Fath Auditorium), art making in the REC and so much more. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

CHICKENS IN THE BACKYARD (register)

Want to gather eggs from the backyard? Grown-ups can learn all about owning chickens with tips and pointers from an expert. Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Cincinnati; 1 - 3 p.m.; $17 non-members, $13 members; 513-563-6663 or gormanfarm.org.

Cincinnati Cyclones Fight Cancer

Join the Cyclones and UC Health to raise cancer awareness; the Cyclones will wear specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game. The first 3,000 fans into Heritage Bank Center will receive a free Cyclones Fight Cancer beanie. Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m.; $23 day-of preferred ($21 advance), $35 day-of front row ($33 advance); 513-421-4111 or cycloneshockey.com.

Ears Are For Reading

Little ones can practice their reading skills to a farm animal in this stress-free, non-judgmental

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Take A Walk On The Wild Side

and FUN environment. Children can bring a favorite book from home or choose one from the park’s little library. Whether young readers choose a furry or feathery friend to read to, this early reader program will be one to remember. Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton; 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; $5 for up to two readers (same time, from the same family); 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.

FAMILIES CREATE! A ROOM WITH A ZOOM

Families can get creative together as they join Katherine Colburn to focus on the intimate details of safe spaces. Weston Art Gallery, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati; 10 a.m.; $5 per child; 513-621-2787 or cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/ families-create-a-room-with-azoom.

MAPLE SYRUP MAKING AND GUIDED SAP COLLECTING HIKES IN THE SUGARBUSH (register)

Families, head to Cincinnati Nature Center to experience the whole process of producing liquid gold from maple sap. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Cincinnati; 1 p.m.; $10 adult, $6 children, includes daily admission; free for members; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org/ events-and-programs.

FREE PB&J PRESENTS: HIT IT!

Come feel the beat while exploring the world of percussion during this up-close-and-personal PBJ concert. Union Presbyterian Church, 10259 US Hwy 42 Union, KY; 10:30 a.m.; see website for additional locations and dates all monthlong; 859-547-8765 or peanutbutterandjam.org.

RUN THE PARKS 5K SERIES

Walk, hike or run while exploring different MetroParks in Butler County. This 5K will take place through meadows and wooded stream corridors along Four Mile Creek. Four Mile Creek Mill Race Preserve, 5401 Corso Road, Oxford; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $20 per race series; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.

Uc Bearcats Basketball Home Game

Cheer Cincinnati, Cincy will win!

Fight to the finish, never give in. Head to Fifth Third Arena to cheer on the Bearcats men’s basketball team during an exciting home game. Fifth Third Arena, 2700 Bearcat Way, Cincinnati; 12 p.m.; see website for ticket pricing; 513-556-2287 or gobearcats.com.

Free Union Terminal Rotunda Tour

Union Terminal’s grand rotunda leaves visitors wonderstruck! This tour will explain the architecture, construction and art of one of the finest examples of Art Deco style and its world-famous mosaic murals. Limited capacity tours are first come, first served. Saturdays 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Sundays 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati; 11:30 a.m.; 513-2877000 or cincymuseum.org.

3D VALENTINE WORKSHOP (register)

Local artist Deb Brod will be on-site to help families use a variety of colors and textures to create lovely paper Valentine. CCAC @ Short Vine, 2728 Short Vine St., Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $35 per family; 513-4972860 or cliftonculturalarts.org/ product/family-workshop-makeyour-own-3d-valentines-2023.

Sun 5

FREE FAMILY FUNDAY: MEMORIES & INSPIRATION

Explore the Taft’s newest exhibition, Memories & Inspiration: African American Art. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; registration encouraged, not required; 513-241-0343 or taftmuseum.org.

FREE FULL MOON HIKE (register)

Join Roads, Rivers and Trails for a free semi-guided hike at Valley View. Valley View, 5330 South Milford Road, Milford; 6 - 7 p.m.; roadsriversandtrails.com/events.

TOOLS OF THE SUGAR HOUSE (register)

During this behind-the-scenes tour families will investigate the maple syrup evaporator, learn about various sugaring tools and discover how maple syrup is made. Sweet! Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $11 non-members, includes daily admission $5 members; 513-8311711 or cincynature.org.

Mon 6

ADAM SANDLER LIVE

Parents! Get ready for a hilarious night out. The sand man himself is coming to Cincinnati to perform with a surprise guest. Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m.; tickets starting at $39.50; 513-421-4111 or heritagebankcenter.com/ event/2023/02/adam-sandler-live.

Tue 7

ANNIE

Sunshine is just around the corner! Little Orphan Annie is back on the stage to remind hard knocks that family, optimism and the American spirit can take on any of life’s obstacles. Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m.; tickets starting at $34.25; 513-621-2787 or cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/ annie.

FREE ART PLAY HIKE (register)

Children ages 2 - 7 can get moving outside with a naturalist. Keep the nature-themed fun going by picking up an Art-2-Go bag to create a masterpiece at home. Burnet Woods Trailside Nature Center at 3251 Brookline Ave. in Cincinnati; 10:3011:30 a.m.; 513-345-8400 or contemporaryartscenter.org/ experience/calendar/2023/02/07/ art-play-hike-burnet-woods.

FREE ART + TALES

Preschoolers will love this weekly program that features a story time and art making project. See the website for the weekly story. The Upside Brew, 329 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati; 9:30 - 10 a.m.; $5 suggested donation; 513-4972860 or cliftonculturalarts.org/ product-category/art-tales.

LITTLE LEARNERS NATURE SERIES (register)

Discover nature and science topics through hands-on experiences, games, songs, outdoor time and more in this four-week session; Voice of America MetroPark: Lakeview Room, 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; $20 per child; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.

Story Time At Krohn

Enjoy a story time at Krohn Conservatory, in partnership with Cincinnati & Hamilton Co Library. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati; 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $10 adults, $7 ages 5 - 17 years old, free for members and ages 4 and younger; cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/ visit-a-park/parks-events-calendar/ storytime-at-krohn1.

Wild Senses

Venture to Rowe Woods Visitor Center to discover senses and feed the center’s resident nonvenomous snake. Cincinnati Nature Center, Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 11 a.m.; included with daily admission, $10 adults, $6 children; free for members; 513831-1711 or cincynature.org.

Wed 8

Nature In Winter Story Time

Young naturalists 4 and younger can visit the Rowe Visitor Center’s Whittaker Library to “chill” with new friends, enjoy a winterthemed story time and make a simple craft. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Cincinnati; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; $10 adult, $6 children, includes daily admission; free for members.; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.

KROHN CRAFTS: WALLPAPER BUNNY

Creative kiddos ages 2 - 8 will enjoy seeing cottontail bunnies hop on paper during this crafty activity at Krohn. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; 10 a.m.12 p.m.; included with daily admission, $10 adults, $7 ages 5 - 17 years old, free for members and ages 4 and younger; 513421-4086 or cincinnati-oh.gov/ cincyparks/visit-a-park/parksevents-calendar/krohn-craftswallpaper-bunny.

Thu 9

National Pizza Day DISCOVERY ON THE FARM: HEARTS AND CUPIDS

Conduct a cardiovascular STEM experiment to help compare human and animal hearts, then create a Valentine’s Day craft! Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton; 10 - 11 a.m.; $5 household with up to two children, +$1 per additional child; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks. net.

THURSDAY ART PLAY: VALENTINE’S PARTY!

Celebrate love with a fancy family party that focuses on fun heartthemed art-making. Little artists can take home a yummy treat bag. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St., Cincinnati; 10:3011:30 a.m.; $5 non-member child, free for members; 513-345-8400 or contemporaryartscenter.org/ experience/calendar/2023/02/09/ thursday-art-play-valentines-party.

Fri 10

Alice In Wonderland

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CUPID’S FAMILY SHUFFLE

Families can make lovely Valentine’s Day memories together; included are cheese pizza, salad and cookies and lots of dancing! Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield; 6 - 8 p.m.; $17 per person non-residents, $12 per Fairfield resident; 513-867-5348 or fairfield-city.org.

Sat 11

FREE ANIMAL PLANET AND CHILL (register)

Discover what love means to different animals during this Valentine’s-themed presentation. Recommended as a date night for ages 18+; Sharon Centre, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville; 7 p.m.; 513-521-7275 or greatparks. org/calendar#.

Free Creative Reuse

One person’s trash is an artist’s new treasure; head to the Rosenthal Education Center for an art-making project using reclaimed materials with Indigo Hippo! Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org/eventsprograms/events-list.

CUPID’S UNDIE RUN 2023 (register)

Drop your pants to participate in an underwear run for a good cause. All of the proceeds support the Children’s Tumor Foundation’s fight against neurofibromatosis, also known as NF, which affects the nervous systems of small children. The genetic disease, which can cause blindness, deafness, learning disabilities and severe chronic pain, affects one in every 3,000 children. Galla Park, 175 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati; 12 - 4 p.m.; see website for registration details, discounted advance registration; my.cupids. org.

D-BAT WEST CHESTER GRAND OPENING

Celebrate the grand opening of D-Bat West Chester with bat demos, discounts on merchandise and free 75 swing cards for the first 25 people in line. D-Bat West Chester, 9021 Meridian Way, West Chester; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; see website for pricing details; 513-855-3228 or dbatwestchester.com.

FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL: ICE, ICE, BABY

Get ready for some frosty fun! Families can create art, take part in an epic indoor snowball fight and warm up with a hot chocolate station. The WAVE Foundation will even be stopping by with a real live penguin from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St., Cincinnati; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 513-345-8400 or contemporaryartscenter.org/ experience/calendar/2023/02/11/ family-festival-ice-ice-baby.

FOR THE LOVE OF FARM ANIMALS (register)

Little ones will have a lovely time getting ready for Valentine’s Day at the farm; families will help care for animals, craft a Valentine’s Day card and sip some hot cocoa, too. Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Cincinnati; 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. OR 1 - 2:30 p.m.; $14 non-members, $11 members; 513-563-6663 or gormanfarm.org.

GARDEN ADVENTURES: BEE MINE (register)

Celebrate love with interactive games, crafts and snacks to embrace this BEEutiful holiday. Perfect for children ages 2 - 5. Glenwood Gardens Highfield Discovery Garden, 10397 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati; 10:45 a.m.; included with admission to Highfield Discovery Garden, $9 non-member child, $3 nonmember adult, $7 member child (includes one adult caregiver with child); register by February 9; 513521-7275 or greatparks.org.

Free Love On The Levee

Love the Levee? Spend a day enjoying lovely sips and snacks, live music and more at NOtL. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport; 12 p.m.; 859-2910550 or newportonthelevee.com/ love-on-the-levee.

Uc Bearcats Basketball Home Game

Cheer Cincinnati, Cincy will win! Fight to the finish, never give in. Head to Fifth Third Arena to cheer on the Bearcats men’s basketball team during an exciting home game. Fifth Third Arena, 2700 Bearcat Way, Cincinnati; 7 p.m.; see website for ticket pricing; 513-556-2287 or gobearcats.com.

FREE VALENTINE’S BASH

Meet animal ambassadors, make some Valentines and learn how some animals show their love to each other. Woodland

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Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Cincinnati; 1 - 3 p.m.; 513-5217275 or greatparks.org.

Sun 12

Super Bowl Sunday

GALENTINE’S BRUNCH

Grab some gal pals and celebrate the Observatory’s first annual Galentine’s Day Brunch. There will be a delicious brunch, mimosa bar and a program on Women in Astronomy. Cincinnati Observatory, 3489 Observatory Place, Cincinnati; 11:30 a.m.; $50 per person/ $40 Observatory member; 21+ only; 513-321-5186 or cincinnatiobservatory.org.

Nku Basketball Home Game

Head to Truist Arena to cheer on the Norse during an NKU men’s basketball home game. Truist Arena, 500 Louie B Nunn Drive, Newport; 1 p.m.; see website for ticket information; 859-442-2652 or nkunorse.com.

Mon 13

BE MY VALENTINE ZUMBINI (register)

Head to Milk and Beans for a fun Valentine’s-themed Zumbini class and stick around to explore and play with new friends. Milk and Beans, 574 Buttermilk Pike, Crescent Springs; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; see website for pricing details; 859-360-0257 or milkandbeans.net.

FREE GET ARTISTIC WITH MS. MELINDA

Join Ms. Melinda to get artistic!

Each month, there will be a new craft theme for kids to enjoy. Support provided by the Wyoming Fine Arts Center and ArtsWave. Elmwood Place, 6120 Vine St., Cincinnati; 4 - 5 p.m.; 513-3694452 or chpl.org.

Krohn Craft Corner Finger Puppet Bunnies

Let your fingers do the hopping. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; included with daily admission: $10 adults, $7 youth (5 - 17 years old), free for ages 4 and younger; 513-421-4086 or cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/ visit-a-park/parks-events-calendar/ krohn-craft-corner-finger-puppetbunnies.

tue 14 Happy Valentine’s Day

BARNYARD BONANZA: FUZZY VALENTINES

Bring your Littles, ages 3 - 5, to meet animals and celebrate Valentine’s Day with them. One adult is required to attend. Winton Woods/Parky’s Farm, 10073 Daly Road, Cincinnati; 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.; $8; register by Feb. 13; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org/ calendar.

FREE SUNSET OVER THE RIVER (register)

Enjoy a Valentine’s evening sunset by a fire, meet some special animals and celebrate a shared love for the Earth with one another. Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Cincinnati; 5:30 - 7 p.m.; valid vehicle permit required for park entry; 513-5217275 or greatparks.org.

VALENTINE’S NIGHT AT THE CINCINNATI OBSERVATORY (register, 21+) wed 15

Valentine’s Day will be out-of -this-world at the observatory; couples can share a plated dinner at a softly lit table for two, sip champagne and indulge in delicious desserts before enjoying a romantic tour of the Observatory. Cincinnati Observatory, 3489 Observatory Place, Cincinnati; 6:30 p.m.; $200 per couple, $175 observatory members; 513-321-5186 or cincinnatiobservatory.org.

$2 BEER NIGHT @ CINCINNATI CYCLONES

Head to Heritage Bank Center for a fun Cincinnati Cyclones game! Wednesday home games mean $2 beer night for adults. Feb. 15 VS. Wings, Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m.; $23 day-of preferred ($21 advance), $35 day-of front row ($33 advance); cycloneshockey. com.

FREE REC READS

Get little ones excited for art with this 30-minute class in the Rosenthal Education Center. Young artists will hear art-themed stories, sing songs and explore the world around them through sensory activities. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive,

Cincinnati; 11:30 p.m.; 513-7212787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

Thu 16

DISCOVERY ON THE FARM: HATS OFF TO FARMERS AND USA PRESIDENTS

Celebrate President’s Day by making discoveries about US Presidents and the history of farming. Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton; 10 - 11 a.m.; $5 household with up to two children, +$1 per additional child; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.

Fri 17

FREE CAM BABY TOURS* (register)

Enjoy a 40-minute tour to stimulate babies’ developing minds and introduce them to the world of art. *Strollers not permitted on this tour. Cincinnati Art Museum Program, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; 11 - 11:40 a.m., 2 - 2:40 p.m. OR 3 - 3:40 p.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

Cyclones Piggy Bank Giveaway

The first 3,000 fans into Heritage Bank Center will receive a free Puckchop Piggy Bank, courtesy of Heritage Bank. There will also be $5 beers, $1 popcorn and $3 hamburgers. Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m.; $23 day-of preferred ($21 advance), $35 day-of front row ($33 advance); 513-421-4111 or cycloneshockey.com.

Sat 18

ARTIST WORKSHOP (register)

Join a local artist to learn about techniques and materials used by professional artists. For children 6 and olde; ages 12 and younger must be accompanied by an enrolled adult. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; 1 - 3 p.m.; $12 general admission, $6 Art Museum members; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

DADDY/DAUGHTER DANCE: UNDER THE SEA (register)

Get dressed to the nines and prepare to dance the night away at the 14th annual Daddy/ Daughter Dance. Themed “Under the Sea,” enjoy dancing, pizza, a keepsake photo keychain, sundae bar and a carnation for every girl! The Grove Event Center, 9158 Winton Road, Cincinnati; 7 - 9 p.m.; $38 per couple, additional daughters $9 each. 10 percent discount for ArtsConnect members; 513-522-2108 or theartsconnect.us/155/DaddyDaughter-Dance.

FREE HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE: GLOW PARTY

Full-size Hot Wheels monster trucks will light up the floor for competitions, a dance party, laser light shows and Hot Wheels toy giveaways. The Truist Arena, 500 Louie B Nunn Drive, Cold Spring; Sat, Feb. 18 12:30 OR 7:30 p.m., Sun, Feb. 19 2:30 p.m.; tickets start at $28; $14 child, thetruistarena.com/ events/2023/02/hot-wheelsmonster-trucks-live-glow-party.

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A Voice for Northern Kentucky Families

Northern Kentucky CAC’s Head Start prepares children for academic success with Center-Based, Home-Based, and Early Head Start Services. Head Start provides quality preschool education for children ages 0 to 5. Combining Early Head Start Services and resources with traditional childcare and family childcare settings creates opportunities to improve outcomes for infants, toddlers, and their families.

Childcare centers and family childcare providers respond to the needs of working families by offering flexible and convenient full-day and full-year services. Early childhood classroom instruction promotes positive socialization and creates a supportive network for parents.

For more information, visit our website at www.nkcac.org.

MAPLE FEST (register)

Games, activities, tours of the sugar bush, samples and more. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 1 - 5 p.m.; $21 non-member adults, $11 nonmember children, $15 member adults, $5 member children; cincynature.org.

MY FURRY VALENTINE

Find a furry friend at the tri-state’s largest pet adoption event. Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Cincinnati; 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun, Feb. 19 12 - 5 p.m.; $5 per person for ages 5 and older; early bird admission available; myfurryvalentine.com.

PRINCESS & FROG sun 19

TCT presents a world premier! A beautiful, spoiled, princess meets an enchanted prince-turned frog. Taft Theatre, 317 East 5th St., Cincinnati; 5 p.m., see website for additional showtimes; tickets starting at $10; 513-569-8080 or thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/ princess-frog.

FREE STELLALUNA mon 20

A performance of Stella Luna — the sweet bat gets knocked out of her nest and must find her way home again. Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road, Blue Ash; 2 p.m.; 513-421-3888 or cincyplay.com.

Presidents Day

NINJA DAY CAMP (register) tue 21

Campers can get active and have tons of fun making friends during this special President’s Day camp. USA Ninja Challenge, 4727 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $50 per child; 513-739-5528 or ninjacincinnati.com.

Mardi Gras

FREE JOSEPH-BETH STORY TIME wed 22

Daily story time for little ones. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road, Cincinnati; available Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m.; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth. com.

$2 BEER NIGHT @ CINCINNATI CYCLONES

Wednesday home games mean $2 beer night for adults. Feb. 22 VS. Admirals; Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m.; $23 dayof preferred ($21 advance), $35 day-of front row ($33 advance); cycloneshockey.com.

NATURE IN WINTER STORY TIME

Ages 4 and younger can enjoy story time and a simple craft. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949

Tealtown Road, Cincinnati; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; $10 adult, $6 children, includes daily admission; free for members; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org. UC

Bearcats Basketball Home Game

Head to Fifth Third Arena to cheer on the Bearcats men’s basketball team during an exciting home game. Fifth Third Arena, 2700 Bearcat Way, Cincinnati; 7 p.m.; see website for ticket pricing; 513-556-2287 or gobearcats.com.

Thu 23

DISCOVERY ON THE FARM: HUZZAH

For Herps

Meet the MetroParks amphibian and reptile ambassadors! Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton; 10 - 11 a.m.; $5 household with up to two children, +$1 per additional child; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks. net.

Fri 24

Michael Houser Bobblehead Giveaway

The first 3,000 Cyclones fans receive a free Michael Houser bobblehead. There will also be $5 beers, $1 popcorn and $3 hamburgers. Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m.; $23 day-of preferred ($21 advance), $35 day-of front row ($33 advance); 513-421-4111 or cycloneshockey.com.

Sat 25

FREE MAPLE SUGAR DAYS

Tastes, crafts, demos and hikes. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Cincinnati; today and Sun, Feb. 26 from 124 p.m.; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.

MAPLE SUGARIN’ TIME (register)

Tap trees in the sugar bush, see the evaporator in action and do tastings. Caldwell Nature Preserve, 430 West North Bend Road, Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $8 per person, free for ages 3 and younger; 513-761-4313 or cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/ visit-a-park/parks-events-calendar/ maple-sugarin-time-at-caldwellnature-preserve1.

FREE SENSORY SATURDAY

Experience a less crowded visit to the Cincinnati Art Museum during this accessibility program. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; 9:30 a.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

SIGN CRAFTING SATURDAY

Explore the skills needed to be an expert sign-maker. American Sign Museum, 1330 Monmouth Ave., Cincinnati; 1 - 3 p.m.; included with admission: $15 adult, $10 youth 13 - 18, children (12 and younger) free with each paid adult; 513-541-6366 or americansignmuseum.org.

FREE WINTER CIDER IN THE VILLAGE (register)

Sip on warm cider and explore the Pioneer Village with costumed interpreters and more during this self-guided tour. Governor Bebb MetroPark, 1979 Bebb Park Lane, Okeana; 1 - 3 p.m.; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.

Sun 26

TOOLS OF THE SUGAR HOUSE (register)

Investigate the maple syrup evaporator and more. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $11 non-members, includes daily admission, $5 members; (513) 831-1711 or cincynature.org.

Mon 27

MUSIC MONDAY AT HAPPY HANGOUT

Monday means music to your child’s ears. Happy Hangout Westside, 2041 Anderson Ferry Road, Cincinnati; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; included with playpass; 513-4581470 or happyhangoutsws.com.