THINGS TO DO

Easter

Sat 1

A Chorus Line

Celebrate the grand opening of Playhouse in the Park’s new theatre by taking in this show follow 17 dancers competing for a role in a new Broadway musical. Ideal for ages 16 and older. Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mount Adams Circle, Cincinnati; 2 or 7:30 p.m., see website for additional showtimes; tickets starting at $33.50; 513-4213888 or cincyplay.com/productions/ a-chorus-line.

BRICKTIONARY: THE ULTIMATE LEGO A – Z

Featuring more than 150 custombuilt models, amateur and expert builders can test their skills at interactive build zones located throughout the exhibit. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati; Thurs. - Mon., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; see website for pricing details; 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org/bricktionary.

BUNNIES AND BABY CHICKS AT GHF (register)

Hop over to the farm to meet some adorable bunnies and baby chicks and chat with farm educators. Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Cincinnati; 10 - 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 - 2 p.m.; $8 nonmember adults/$6 member adults, $12 non-member children 3 - 17, $10 member children; gormanfarm.org/ adult-and-family-programs/bunniesand-chicks-on-the-%20farm.

Free Cam Kids Day

Hey-ho! The CAM is celebrating their Roberto Lugo Exhibition with a day filled with fun and energy for the whole family. There will be scavenger hunts, art-making experiences and so much more.

Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org

Cincinnati Baseball Memorabilia Show

Browse cards and more, get autographs. Marriott Cincinnati North, 6189 Muhlhauser Road, West Chester; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $3 admission, free for children 12 and younger with paid adult; facebook.com/ CincinnatiBaseballMemorabiliaShow.

Cincinnati Reds Home Game

It is time for Kids Opening Day! Head to the ballpark for a pregame red carpet parade with players and mascots and enjoy activities. Great American Ballpark, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati; 4:10 p.m.; tickets starting as low as $5; 513-381-7337 or mlb.com/reds.

Free City Of Union Easter Egg Hunt

Sponsored by Drees Homes, this egg hunt will feature the Easter Bunny, balloon artists, 20 golden ticket prizes, donut holes and two egg hunts! Union Presbyterian Church, 10259 U.S. Highway 42, Union; 8:30 - 10 a.m.; cityofunionky. org/attraction/city-events.

Coral Beliefs

Go on a journey under the sea with American artist, Jill Krutick’s, solo exhibition, Coral Beliefs. Pyramid Hill, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton; 12 - 5 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 6 - 12, free for members and ages 5 and younger; 513-868-8336 or pyramidhill.org.

Dcdc Inside Out

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company performs four works created by women choreographers. Aronoff Center- Jarson-Kaplan Theater, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m.; tickets starting at $45; 513-621-2787 or cincinnatiarts.org/ events/detail/inside-out.

Free Deer Park Easter Egg Hunt

Snap a photo with the Easter bunny and bring a basket for egg hunts. There will be four hunts for kiddos ages 0 - 12. Chamberlain Park, 7640 Plainfield Road, Deer Park; 11 a.m.; 513-752-6262 or deerpark-oh. gov/departments/park-department/ upcoming-park-events.

Ears Are For Reading

Little ones can practice their reading skills to a farm animal in this stress-free environment. Bring a favorite book or choose one from the park’s little library. 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.

EASTER BUNNY EXPRESS (register)

Bring a basket and hop aboard the Easter Bunny Express. Balloon artists, photo opportunities with the

Easter Bunny and an egg hunt, too. Departure dates: April 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 Departure times: 10 a.m., 12:15, 2:30 or 4:45 p.m (no 4:45 p.m. train ride on April 7 and 10 a.m. train ride on April 9). LM&M Railway, 16 East South St., Lebanon; $30 adults, $25 seniors 62+ and ages 2 - 12, $5 2 and younger lap rider ticket; 513933-8022 or lebanonrr.com/easter.

FREE FAMILY STORY TIME @ RCAC

Join the library at the Reading Community Arts Center for books, songs and activities all while building early literacy skills. Stick around after the program to check out the current exhibit. Reading Community Arts Center, 415 West Benson St., Reading; 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.; 513-369-4465 or chpl.org.

Free Fc Cincinnati Prematch At The Park

Get ready for the big game with family-friendly activities at the park and grab a bite from local food trucks. Presented by ProLink Staffing. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati; 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.; washingtonpark.org/series/ fc-cincinnati-pre-match-at-the-parkpresented-by-prolink-staffing-3.

Free Fort Thomas Easter Egg Hunt

Head to Tower Park for pictures with the Easter Bunny and exciting Easter egg hunts. Hunts start at 12 p.m. Tower Park, 900 South Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas; 10:30 a.m.; ftthomas.org/event/easter-egghunt.

FRISCH’S ROLLER RINK

The Frisch’s Roller Rink is open Wednesdays - Sundays this monthl.

Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Cincinnati; 2:30 p.m.; admission: $2 - $5 depending on day/time, skate rental: $5; 513-445-8546 or myfountainsquare.com/series/ frischs-roller-rink-at-fountain-square.

FREE G-SCALE SWAP MEET

Get ready to swap! This is the perfect time for folks to swap hardto-find items from their Garden Railways. Presented by the Greater Cincinnati Garden Railway Society. EnterTRAINment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester; 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; 859-380-8708 or gcgrs. org.

Free Hamilton Township Egg Drop

This egg hunt feature more than 10,000 candy-filled eggs dropped from a helicopter! Games, pictures with the Easter Bunny and KONA ice, too. See website for hunt times; Testerman Park, 8373 Maineville Road, Maineville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; hamilton-township.org/events/ community-events.

FREE HOPPIN’ HARBIN EASTER EGG HUNT

There will be egg hunts for two age groups- 2 to 5 and 6 to 10. There will be specialty prize eggs and fun activities. Don’t miss out on meeting the Easter Bunny, too!

Harbin Park, 1300 Hunter Road, Fairfield; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 513-8675348 or fairfield-city.org.

Free Independence Egg Hunt

Jugglers, stilt walkers, balloon artists, the Easter Bunny and food trucks. A sensory-friendly egg hunt starts at 10 a.m. The hunt

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JAGGED LITTLE PILL: THE MUSICAL

This musical is based on Alanis Morissette’s music. Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati; 2 or 8 p.m., see website for additional showtimes; tickets starting at $34.25; 513-621-2787 or cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/ jagged-little-pill.

MEMORIES & INSPIRATION

View paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, sculptures and mixed media by well-known African American artists. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 seniors, free for Taft members and youth 18 and younger; 513-241-0343 or taftmuseum.org/exhibitions/ memories.

Pups N Pints Night At The Cyclones

This hockey game will have one adorable intermission with dachshunds taking to the ice for a riveting race. There will also be $1 hot dogs to celebrate this pup-tacular event. Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m.; $23 day - of ($21 advanced), $35 front row day -of ($33 advanced); 513-421-7825 or cycloneshockey.com.

RIVERDANCE: 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW

Fall in love with the magic of Riverdance all over again! This new production is a powerful and stirring reinvention of a beloved favorite. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati; 2 or 8 p.m.; tickets starting at $35; 513-621-2787 or cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/ riverdance.

Science Stage Show

Head to the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation Science Stage for a live science experiment! Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati; 11:30 a.m.; included with museum admission, see website for details; 513-2877000 or cincymuseum.org.

Spring Celebration At Entertrainment Junction

Families can take on a springthemed scavenger hunt located throughout the world’s largest train display. Purchase a Do-It-All ticket and receive a ticket to visit EnterTRAINment Junction on another day! EnterTRAINment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester; Mon. - Sat.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.. Sun.: 12 - 6 p.m.; see website for best Do-It-All ticket pricing; 513-898-8000 or entertrainmentjunction.com.

Free The Great Symmes Egg Hunt

Get ready for this great annual tradition! Arrive early for free, family fun and visits with the Easter Bunny. The hunt is perfect for ages 10 and younger- a section for handicapped children will be provided. Home of the Brave Park, 11:30 a.m.; symmestownship.org.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF

Rick Riordan’s bestseller is transformed into a rock musical. Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Cincinnati; 12 or 2 p.m.; $14 each; 513-977-8838 or memorialhallotr. com.

UNIVERSAL MAGNETIC

An exhibit memorializing black figures in US history. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $10 general, $8 senior, free for children and members / free on Sundays; 513241-0343 or taftmuseum.org.

WILDFLOWER WALK (register)

Woodland wildflowers have sprung to life, carpeting the forest floor. Take a spring stroll along the trails while hearing interesting botany tales. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 2:30 - 4 p.m.; $15 adult, includes admission, $5 member; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.

YMCA UNDERWATER

EGG HUNT (register)

Swimmers and non-swimmers (accompanied by an adult) can dive for floating eggs. Photos with the Easter Bunny, crafts, face painting and a magic show. Eastern Butler County YMCA, 6645 Morris Road, Hamilton; 1 - 3 p.m.

$20 non-member child, $10 member child; gmvymca.org floating-easter-egg-hunt.

Zoo Blooms

One of the Midwest’s largest tulip displays plus hyacinths, daffodils and more. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; included with daily admission; free for members; 513-281-4700 or cincinnatizoo.org.

Sun 2

FAMILY STEM NIGHT (register)

Hands-on learning activities and games with the family. Cincy STEM Lab, 11223 Cornell Park Drive, Blue Ash; 6 - 7:30 p.m.; free event, $10 refundable registration fee; 513-857-3366 or hisawyer. com/the-stem-lab/schedules/ activity-set/445960.

Free Ludlow Flea And Craft Fair

A unique flea and craft fair featuring handmade goods, jewelry, vintage items and more. Bircus Brewing Co will be on-site selling pizza and drinks; 322 Elm St., Ludlow; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sensory Friendly Cyclones Game

Join the Cyclones for a sensory friendly game. Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Cincinnati; 3 p.m.; $23 day - of ($21 advanced), $35 front row day-of ($33 advanced); 513-4214111 or heritagebankcenter.com/ event/2023/04/2/sensory-friendlygame.

FREE PERFECTION

GYMNASTICS EASTER

EGG HUNT (register)

Head to Perfection Gymnastics for a fun Easter egg hunt and Easter Bunny meet-and-greet. 3 OR 4 p.m. hunts available. Perfection Gymnastics, 5637 Union Center Drive, West Chester; 513-8603351 or perfectiongymnastics. com.

Wrts Autism Awareness Day

Autistic friends & their families can join in on a fun day of crafts, open play, popcorn, games and meeting new friends. We Rock The Spectrum, 331 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger; 12 - 5 p.m.; $14 for the first child/$12 for each sibling (parents are free); 859-727-9787 or werockthespectrum.com.

Mon 3

FREE S IS FOR SPRING STORY TIME: KINDERBRIDGE Stories, songs and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 4 – 6. No registration required. Session runs every Monday through April 17. Harrison Branch, 10398 New Haven Road, Harrison; 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.; 513-369-4442 or chpl.org.

Tue 4

FREE ART PLAY HIKE (register)

Ages 2 - 7 can get moving as they get to know the great outdoors with a naturalist. Includes hands-on art making and kid-friendly yoga. Tom Jones Commons: Parkside Place & Martin Drive, Cincinnati, Oh; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; 513-345-8400 or wcontemporaryartscenter.org.

FREE KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN

CoStars Early Childhood Services will help promote children’s cognitive, language, social and emotional development through play. Westwood Branch, 3345

Epworth Ave., Cincinnati; 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 513-369-4474 or chpl.org.

KIDS ADVENTURE CHALLENGE (register)

Explore critters, plants and trees that call the great outdoors home. Glenwood Gardens Gatehouse, 10397 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati; 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; $8 per child, includes admission to Glenwood Gardens; 513-771-8733 or greatparks.org.

Wed 5

CINCINNATI FIRE MUSEUM SCAVENGER HUNT

Pick up a scavenger card upon entry and search for fire-related artifacts for a prize. Cincinnati Fire Museum, 315 West Court St., Cincinnati; Tuesdays - Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $8 adults, $6 ages 717, free for ages 6 and younger with admission of an adult; 513-6215553 or cincyfiremuseum.com.

Queen City Zumbini

Children and their caregivers can take a class featuring a backdrop of music influenced by sounds from around the world. Lilypad Play, 2008 Madison Road; 9:15 a.m.;

$15 per class, play pass included; zumbini.com.

Thu 6

DISCOVERY ON THE FARM: DANDELION WISHES

Make a wish and learn all about the dandelion plant. 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.

Full Moon Walk

Witness the night’s magic transform the trails with a night walk under a Seed Moon!

Cincinnati Nature Center, Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 8:30 p.m.; $13 nonmembers, includes admission; $7 members. Recommended for ages 12 and older with a caregiver; 513831-1711 or cincynature.org.

FREE TUNES AND BLOOMS

2023

Explore the sights and sounds of spring at the zoo every Thursday evening in April. Music starts at 6 p.m. April 5: The Harmed Brothers; April 13: Kiely Connell; April 20: Carriers; April 27: Moonshine Drive; Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati; 5 - 8:30 p.m.; free event, $10 on-site parking; 513-281-4700 or cincinnatizoo.org/events/tunesblooms.

Turtle Tales

Join a naturalist to meet the Visitor Center’s indoor native Eastern box turtles, Burt & Ernie. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 11 - 11:15 a.m.; $10 adults and $6 children, includes daily admission; free for ages 3 and younger and members; 513-8311711 or cincynature.org.

Ymca Underwater

EGG HUNT (register)

Atrium Family YMCA, 5750 Innovation Dr., #5172, Middletown, Oh; 6 - 8 p.m.; $20 non-member child, $10 member child; gmvymca. org/floating-easter-egg-hunt.

Fri 7

EASTER BUNNY AT THE LEVEE!

Ring in spring and create memorable moments with the hoppiest bunny in town. Families can take photos alongside the Easter Bunny while visiting Newport on the Levee. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport; April 7 and 8, 12 - 4 p.m.; 859-2910550 or newportonthelevee.com/ easter-bunny-on-the-levee.

FITTON FAMILY FRIDAY: THE LEGEND OF JOHN HENRY (register)

Families can watch as the Lexington Children’s Theatre brings the folklore legend of the SteelDriving Man to life on the Fitton Stage. Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 South Monument Ave., Hamilton; 7:30 p.m.; $8 nonmembers, $6 members; 513-8638873 or fittoncenter.org.

FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT (register)

When the park is dark, flashlights will guide the way. Collect 12 glowing eggs and turn them in for candy and a special prize. There will also be crafts and games. Forest Run MetroPark, 1976 Timberman Road, Hamilton; 7 - 10 p.m.; $5 per person; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.

Free Haile Planetarium Free Friday Show

Take a tour of the night sky and enjoy a show on the full dome. Reserve seats and see lineup online. Haile Planetarium, Highland Heights; 7 p.m.; 859-572-5309 or inside.nku.edu/artsci/departments/ pget/planetarium/calendar.html.

Sat 8

Cincinnati Cyclones Fan Appreciation Night

The Cyclones take on the Kalamazoo Wings. Fan Appreciation specials include $2 hot dogs, soda and beer. Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m.; $23 day-of ($21 advanced), $35 front row day-of ($33 advanced); 513-421-4111 or heritagebankcenter.com.

Cincinnati Fire Museum Easter Egg Hunt

Hunt for Easter eggs in one of the nation’s most important fire-related history collections. Cincinnati Fire Museum, 315 West Court St., Cincinnati; 9 - 10:30 a.m.; $10 per person, free for 1 and younger; 513-

621-5553 or cincyfiremuseum.com.

Cincinnati Rollergirls Game

The Cincinnati Rollergirls are back! They will be debuting at the Cintas Center for their first game of the season. Cintas Center, 1624 Musketeer Drive, Cincinnati; 6 p.m.; $15 adult, $5 youth ages 312; cincinnatirollergirls.com.

Czbg Easter Celebration

Spend an egg-citing afternoon at the zoo watching animals receive Easter-themed enrichment. There will also be treat stations throughout the zoo, a scavenger hunt and an Easter Bunny meetand-greet. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati; 12 - 5 p.m.; included with zoo admission or membership; 513-281-4700 or cincinnatizoo.org/ events/easter-celebration.

Egg Orienteering

All ages can join Orienteering Cincinnati, Inc. to explore the sport of orienteering. Checkpoints will have plastic eggs that can be traded in for candy or toys. Forest Run MetroPark Timberman Ridge, 1976 Timberman Road, Hamilton; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $4 per child, $10 max per family. Advanced course pricing: $10 OCIN Club members, $15 general public; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.

EGG SUNCATCHERS ON THE FARM (register)

Create egg-themed suncatchers using natural materials. Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Cincinnati; 10 - 11 a.m.; $8 non-member adults/$6 member adults, $12 non-member ages 3 - 17, $10 member children; 513-5636663 or gormanfarm.org/adult-andfamily-programs/family-crafting-eggsuncatchers.

FAMILIES CREATE: SPECIAL VESSELS (register)

Check out exhibiting artists’ works and then mold something yourself. Weston Art Gallery, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati; 10 a.m.; $5 per child; 513-977-4165 or cincinnatiarts.org/ events/detail/families-create-specialvessels.

FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL: FORCE OF NATURE

Families can make floating

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FREE FC CINCINNATI PREMATCH AT THE PARK

Family-friendly activities at the park and local food trucks. Presented by ProLink Staffing. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati; 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.; washingtonpark.org/series/ fc-cincinnati-pre-match-at-the-parkpresented-by-prolink-staffing-3.

FREE LIBERTY TOWNSHIP EGG HUNT

Spend the morning together hunting for eggs; There will be crafts, face painting and visits with the Easter bunny, too. Liberty Park, 6757 Yankee Road, Liberty Township; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; 513-6440900 or liberty-township.com/243/ Township-Events.

PAWPAW PLANTING PROJECT

Help Cincinnati Nature Center plant hundreds of baby pawpaw trees “way down yonder.” Long Branch Farm & Trails, 6926 Gaynor Road, Goshen; 4 - 5:30 p.m.; $12 nonmembers, includes daily admission, $6 members; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.

FREE WASHINGTON PARK EGG HUNT (register)

Every-bunny is invited! Go on an egg-cellent egg scavenger hunt in the park! Available for two days - April 8 and 9. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; washingtonpark. org/series/egghunt-weekend.

YMCA UNDERWATER

EGG HUNT (register) sun 9

Fairfield Family YMCA, 5220 Bibury Road, Fairfield, Oh; April 8, 12 - 2 p.m.; $20 non-member child, $10 member child; gmvymca. org/floating-easter-egg-hunt.

TAFT EASTER BRUNCH BUFFET (register)

Traditional breakfast fare alongside light and healthy options. Seatings available at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Cincinnati; $45 Taft Members, $55 non-members, $15 ages 6 - 12, service for ages 6 and younger is complimentary; 513-241-0343 or taftmuseum.org/special-events.

Tue 11

UNICORN MAGIC STEAM NIGHT (register) wed 12

Elementary-aged kiddos can head to Cincy STEM Lab to celebrate National Unicorn Day. Children will explore chemistry by making creamy colorful unicorn soaps and fluffy slime. Cincy STEM Lab, 11223 Cornell Park Drive, Blue Ash; 6 - 8 p.m.; $15; 513-857-3366 or cincystemlab.com.

FREE HOMESCHOOL

WEDNESDAY: ECOLOGIES OF ELSEWHERE TOUR

Join the CAC for a private tour of the group exhibition, Ecologies of Elsewhere. Following the tour, students will create their own unique artwork inspired by the works in the gallery. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St., Cincinnati; 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 513-345-8400 or contemporaryartscenter.org.

Thu 13

Cincinnati Reds Home Game

Head to Great American Ballpark to watch as the Cincinnati Reds go up to bat during a home game! Great American Ballpark, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati; 6:40 p.m.; tickets starting as low as $5; 513-381-7337 or mlb.com/reds.

DISCOVERY ON THE FARM: HERE PIGGY, PIGGY

Meet a real-life heritage pig and learn about their history and types of heritage pigs. 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.

FAMILY SERIES: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Featuring beautiful dance, vibrant costumes and engaging narration, this “tale as old as time” hits the Aronoff Center stage April 1316. Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m.; tickets starting at $20; 513-621-5219 or my.cballet.org/beauty-and-the-beast.

Fri 14

CINCINNATI REDS HOME GAME

Baseball and a show- stick around after the game for Fireworks

Friday! Great American Ballpark, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati; 6:40 p.m.; tickets starting as low as $5; 513-381-7337 or mlb.com/ reds. cincyplay.com/productions/achorus-line.

Sat 15

BARNYARD BONANZA: PRETTY PONY (register)

Take this opportunity to learn all about ponies, get up close and personal with a pony and even make them pretty by brushing and decorating them! Winton Woods / Parky’s Farm, 10073 Daly Road,

Cincinnati; 10 - 10:45 a.m.; $8 per person, register one day in advance + valid vehicle permit required for park entry; 513-521-3276 or greatparks.org.

BODY MIND SPIRIT EXPO

“The time is NOW.” Families can focus on fabulous holistic living at this expo. There will be a selection of psychics, mediums, wellness tools, products and resources as well as live music, learning sessions and presentations. Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; $10; bmse.net/event/ eventhome.php?eid=469.

CINCINNATI MONSTER JAM – ARENA CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES EAST

The action-packed motorsports experience is back. Be sure to add-on JamPit Party tickets, where families can get up close to their favorite monster trucks and meet drivers, too. Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Cincinnati; 1 or 7 p.m., see website for additional event times; tickets starting at $16.50; 513-421-4111 or heritagebankcenter.com.

DISNEY’S MOANA JR.

This puppet-centric version of the coming-of-age tale comes to life on the big stage. Taft Theatre, 317 East 5th St., Cincinnati; 2 or 5 p.m.; see website for additional showtimes; tickets start at $10; 513-569-8080 or thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/ disneys-moana-jr.

Free Earth Day Park Clean Up

Celebrate Earth Day by lending a hand to clean up Big Bone Lick Creek or hit the trails with NKY Sierra Club for trail maintenance. Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, 3380 Beaver Road, Union; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 859-384-3522 or parks. ky.gov/union/events/events/earthday-park-clean.

Fashion Doll Show And Sale

The QCBDC presents this 27th annual show featuring Barbie. Monster High, Madame Alexander and other fashion and collectible dolls. EnterTRAINment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $5 adults, free for ages 12 and younger; 513207-8409 or facebook.com/ groups/809129175842260.

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FITTON SHOW STOPPERS: NASHVILLE WRITER’S ROUND (register)

Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer, Chris Gelbuda, takes the stage with some of Nashville’s best contemporary songwriters for an evening of music, stories and tales of “how the song comes together.” Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 South Monument Ave., Hamilton; 7:30 p.m.; $39 non-members, $32 members; 513-863-8873 or fittoncenter.org.

Kings Island Opening Weekend

Stroll International St. to all of your favorite rides, shows and eateries. Investigate the newest themed area, Adventure Port. Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason; 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; daily tickets starting at $44.99 + taxes and fees; 513-754-5700 or visitkingsisland.com.

Pawpaw Planting Project

Help Cincinnati Nature Center plant hundreds of baby pawpaw trees “way down yonder.” Long Branch Farm & Trails, 6926 Gaynor Road, Goshen; 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.; $12 non-members, includes daily admission, $6 members; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.

Sun 16

Cincinnati Reds Home Game

The Reds take on the Phillies during Family Sunday. There will be a Kids Giveaway for ages 14 and younger, (while supplies last). Great American Ballpark, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati; 1:40 p.m.; tickets starting as low as $5; 513381-7337 or mlb.com/reds.

Tue 18

Hadestown

The acclaimed musical follows two intertwining mythic tales. Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m., see website for additional showtimes; tickets starting at $39; 513-621-2787 or cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/ hadestown.

Wed 19

Cincinnati Reds Home Game

Head to Great American Ballpark to watch as the Cincinnati Reds go up to bat during a home game!

Great American Ballpark, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati; 12:35 p.m.; tickets starting as low as $5; 513-3817337 or mlb. com/reds.

CREATE AND PLAY | COLOR CRAZE

Little ones ages 2 to 6 can explore the galleries while learning about art through guided activities and interactive games. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Cincinnati; 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.; $10 adult, free for children; 513-2410343 or taftmuseum.org.

HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE: PLANTS AND PETALS (register)

Home-school kids ages 5 - 12 and parents or guardians are invited to explore the world of plants. Shawnee Lookout, 2008 Lawrenceburg Road, North Bend; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $8 per child + valid vehicle permit required for park entry; 513-941-0120 or greatparks.org.

Thu 20

TURTLE TALES

Meet native Eastern box turtles, Burt & Ernie. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 11 - 11:15 a.m.; $10 adults and $6 children, includes daily admission; free for ages 3 and younger and members; 513-8311711 or cincynature.org.

Fri 21

FREE CAM BABY TOURS (register)

Enjoy a 40-minute tour then create baby-safe artwork in the

Rosenthal Education Center. *Strollers are not permitted on this tour. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; 11 a.m., 2 or 3 p.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org

PORTRAIT OF ARETHA

Award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal celebrates The Queen of Soul. Ticket price includes a buffet-style dinner. The Grove Event Center, 9158 Winton Road, Cincinnati; 7 p.m.; $68 non-members, $61 ArtsConnect Members; theartsconnect.us/408/ Portrait-of-Aretha.

Sat 22

ART AND EARTH DAY

Celebrate Arbor Day, Earth Day and International Sculpture Day with a fun day at Pyramid Hill. There will be workshops, kid’s activities, guided tours, hikes, yoga, a food truck and more. Pyramid Hill, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton; 10 a.m.; 513-868-8336 or pyramidhill.org/ art-earth-day.

EARTH DAY WEEKEND: ARTISTS & MAKERS MARKET

Celebrate Earth Day by visiting a market featuring artists who recycle, reuse and upcycle unique works. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford;

10 a.m.; included with daily admission, free for members; 513-421-4111 or cincynature.org.

FREE FC CINCINNATI PREMATCH AT THE PARK

Family-friendly activities at the park and local food trucks. Presented by ProLink Staffing. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati; 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.; washingtonpark.org/series/ fc-cincinnati-pre-match-at-the-parkpresented-by-prolink-staffing-3.

GARDEN BUILDERS

Plant seeds or dig homes for insects, toads and birds. Winton Woods, Parky’s Farm, 10073 Daly Road, Cincinnati; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; $8 per child (one adult caregiver complimentary); 513521-3276 or greatparks.org.

FREE GREAT PARKS COMMUNITY DAYS

Explore the Great Parks. Adventurers do not need a Motor Vehicle Permit to enter. Great Parks, Cincinnati; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.

FREE PROTECT YOUR WILD: EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

Celebrate our wild planet with a day of volunteering, eco-education and family-friendly fun. There will be live music, games, vendor booths, food trucks and a Madcap Puppets’ performance, too! Winton Woods Harbor, 10245

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Winton Road, Cincinnati; 11 a.m.; 513-931-1849 or greatparks.org.

FREE SENSORY SATURDAY

Experience a less crowded visit during this accessibility program. Children can borrow a sensory bag and investigate learning centers. Contact access@cincyart. org with questions. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; 9:30 a.m.; 513-7212787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

SIGN CRAFTING SATURDAY

Kids can explore the skills needed to become an expert sign-maker. American Sign Museum, 1330 Monmouth Ave., Cincinnati; 1 - 3 p.m.; included with admission: $15 adult, $10 youth 13 - 18, three children (12 and younger) free with each paid adult; 513-5416366 or americansignmuseum. org.

FREE SPRINGTIME IN THE VILLAGE

Take a self-guided tour of the MetroPark Pioneer Village. Dressed interpreters will answer questions. For Earth Day, each household will get something to plant. Governor Bebb MetroPark, 979 Bebb Park Lane, Okeana; 1 - 3 p.m.; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.

Sun 23

FINDLAY KITCHEN TASTING EVENT

A tasting event featuring samples, live music, drinks and more. Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; each ticket is redeemable for one sample: five for $10 or 12 for $20; 513-665-4839 or findlaymarket. org/news/findlaykitchentasting.

Thu 27

SEED PLANTING AND POT PAINTING (register)

Celebrate Earth Day by using upcycled materials to plant seeds and paint pots. Cincy STEM Lab, 11223 Cornell Park Drive, Blue Ash; 5:30 - 7 p.m.; $12; 513-8573366 or hisawyer.com.

WORLD BALLET SERIES: CINDERELLA

The fairy tale performed with a dash of humor. Taft Theatre, 317 East 5th St., Cincinnati; 7 p.m.; tickets starting at $35; 513232-6220 or tafttheatre.org/ events/2023/04/world-balletseries-cinderella.

Fri 28

JURASSIC QUEST CONTEMPORARY

Meet playful baby dinos and see gigantic, moving, lifelike dinos, too. Activities, a fossil dig, ticketed dino rides, bounce houses and more. Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Cincinnati; 12 - 8 p.m., event runs through April 30; $36 kids unlimited rides ticket, $22 standard kids and adults, $19 seniors; jurassicquest. com.

RAGTIME IN CONCERT

Experience the musical in concert with the Cincinnati Pops. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m.; tickets starting at $26; 513621-2787 or cincinnatiarts.org/ events/detail/pops-ragtime-inconcert.

Sat 29

BARNYARD BONANZA: FARMER FOR AN HOUR (register)

Get ready to get messy and help out with some farm chores. Winton Woods, Parky’s Farm, 10073 Daly Road, Cincinnati; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; $8 per person + valid parking permit required for park entry; 513-521-3276 or greatparks.org.

FREE EMERY THEATER BLOCK PARTY

Families can enjoy fabulous food, music, children’s activities and more at The Children’s Theatre Emery Theater Block Party. The Emery Theatre, 1112 Walnut St., Cincinnati; 12 - 4 p.m.; 513-5698080 or thechildrenstheatre.com.

GROW YOUR OWN PIZZA

Explore what is growing in the garden and even take home a mini-pizza garden. Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton; 1 - 3 p.m.; $15 per person; 513-8675835 or yourmetroparks.net.

MAKE A HIKING STICK (register)

Craft a hiking stick then take it for a spin on a hiking trail. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 9 - 10 a.m.; $14, includes daily admission; $8 members; 513-8311711 or cincynature.org.

RUN FOR HOPE 5K (register)

Hit the pavement with a purpose. This 5K will benefit Hope’s Closet. Enjoy inflatables, food trucks, a kids 1K run and more. Clete McDaniel Sports Complex, 7875 School Road, Cincinnati; 2 p.m.; $35 5K race, $25 kids 1K race, free for ages 2 and younger; kidsfirstsports.com/news-article/ run-for-hope-5k-run-walk1.

Free Sensory Friendly Mornings At The Cac

Experience the Contemporary Arts Center in an extra-welcoming fashion. Guests can choose from a variety of activities and do them at whatever time they feel most comfortable. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St., Cincinnati; 9 - 10 a.m.; 513-345-8400 or contemporaryartscenter.org/ experience/calendar/2023/04/29/ sensory-friendly-mornings-at-thecac-create-create-create.

WE ROCK THE SPECTRUM PARENTS NIGHT OUT (register)

Parents can enjoy a few hours to themselves while WRTS watches the kids. The children can put on their favorite pjs, grab a stuffed animal and sleeping bag and join in on a fun night at the gym. We Rock the Spectrum, 331 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger; 5 - 8 p.m.; $30 for the first child $25 each additional child; pre-registration is required; 859-727-9787 or werockthe spectrumnorthernkentucky.com.

Sun 30

FREE RAPTOR INC. OPEN HOUSE

Learn about birds of prey during this family-friendly event. Raptor Inc., 961 Barg Salt Run Road, Milford; 1 - 4 p.m.; 513-825-3325 or raptorinc.org.

We See the Importance of Regular Vision Screenings

From birth until about age 8, a child’s eyes and brain form vital connections. Anything that blocks or blurs vision in one or both eyes can slow down or prevent these connections.

Does your child:

• have crossed eyes?

• squint frequently?

• tilt their head to see better?

Regular vision screenings by health care providers are an important part of finding any problems in kids.