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Editor's Note Children bloom like flowers. A guest post from Associate Editor Amanda Ciani.
Feedback Moms discuss the jarring emotions of deciding not to have anymore children. Plus a Mother's Day giveaway for a relaxing spa experience!
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editor's note By Amanda Ciani
Children Bloom, Too READERS: Editor Amanda Hayward is on maternity leave. Her column will return next month.
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ay flowers are blooming. It is so magical to watch the whole process occur. From meer seeds to sprouts and then one day … they unveil a beautiful flower atop a sturdy stem. It brings about a sense of wonder when you think about how something so tiny can become a colorful joy-bringing bloom. With each changing season, it is easy to reflect on my own children’s growth. As the spring days get sunnier and warmer, my three sons are shedding their long-sleeved shirts and pants to show off their new wardrobes. Longer arms and lankier legs emerge as I marvele at how grown they suddenly appeare. It feels like it happened overnight — they are growing like weeds! Looking at my boys' physical change and growth, I also need to take a moment to reflect on how I can help my children be sturdy so they too can blossom and flourish in life. How am I preparing them to stand strong? What things can I do now to set them up for emotional success? In what ways can I teach them to be independent? There are no simple one-size-fits-all parenting answers, but I do have three tips parents can work on to help their little ones grow: • Lead through example. • Model behavior: use manners, empathy and patience! Little ears are great at listening and you are your child’s biggest role model. • Find teaching moments in every single day. Cooking dinner, cleaning and doing laundry are all a part of life. Listen to tunes to make it a little more fun or simply talk about your day! • Encourage open dialogue. • Life can be hard, but it helps to talk about it! Find solutions and navigate the tough stuff together. While there are cloudy days in nature and in parenthood, remember that kind words are like water and encouragement is like a ray of sunshine. This month, press pause and appreciate where your children are right now, reflect in where they were not too long ago, and dream about the future. Enjoy the process and marvel in the beauty. Amanda Ciani is associate and entertainment editor. She is the mom of three boys. 2 may 2021
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aking kids out to a ball game at Great American Ball Park (100 Joe Nuxhall Way) is a summer tradition that just got a whole lot easier, thanks to the new TriHealth Family Zone! Located on the third deck of the stadium, the zone features wiffle ball batting cages, an outdoor playscape for active little ones, a sensory room for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle, a second nursing suite, a reading room and more. Check out the swings for baseball viewing! Learn more about the TriHealth Family Zone and take a tour with the Reds' President and COO, Phil Castellini at mlb.com/reds/tickets/specials/family-lini at mlb.com/ reds/tickets/specials/family-zone.
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et to know some new faces at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (CZBG) (3400 Vine St.): • Three new male manatees will temporarily call Manatee Springs their home. The goal is for Alby, Manhattan and SwimShady to eventually be rehabilitated back to Florida. Thanks to the Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation partnership, CZBG is one of two facilities providing non-critical care to manatees. • Ori the Verreaux Eagle Owl hatched March 12. His name in Hebrew means “light." Ori can be seen this summer during the Bird Encounter. • Oh baby! Moe and Lightning (two-toed sloths) are expecting. This will be Moe and Lightning’s first offspring and the first sloth born at our zoo! Lightning is due in early fall, 2021. Head to cincinnatizoo.org to stay up-to-date on Zoo Babies or call 513-281-4700.
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— a TriHealth physician partner. “Many people think of sunscreen, but that’s not the only way to get sun protection,” Sheth explains. Parents can help little ones to avoid direct, excess sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.; have kids wear protective clothing and wide-brimmed hats; reapply sunscreen every two hours and check light skin periodically for damage. Children with blonde or red hair, blue eyes and a family history of skin cancer are more prone to sunburn, so be particularly careful with them. “One can’t undo skin damage,” Sheth says, “however, you can reduce damage and possibly the progression of skin damage with good sun protection measures.” When it comes to applying sunscreen on kids, many doctors have concerns about spray sunscreens since aerosolized particles can be inhaled — especially dangerous for children with asthma or other lung issues. Remember, too, that sunscreens can expire, so follow expiration dates listed on products. Susan Day is editor in chief of this publication and a mom of four.
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British Swim School Tri County at Five Seasons Family Sports Club britishswimschool.com/ tricounty 513-445-3600 Cincinnati Sports Club cincinnatisportsclub.com 3950 Red Bank Road 513-527-4000 Goldfish Swim School goldfishswimschool.com • Anderson | 8253 Beechmont Ave. | 513-813-5534 • West Chester | 7058 Ridgetop Drive | 513-449-2751 Infant Swim Resource (ISR) infantswim.com Multiple locations.This program is for ages 6 months and older. Lori’s H20 Skills h20skills.com 5610 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Road Milford | 513-515-8468
Mercy HealthPlex mercyhealthplex.com/ aquatic-program • Anderson | 7495 State Road 513-942-7539 • Fairfield | 3050 Mack Road 513-682-1212 • Queen City | 3131 Queen City Ave. | 513-389-5600 Silverlake “The Family Place” silverlakefamily.com/sports/ swim-lessons 301 Kenton Lands Road Erlanger, Ky 859-426-7777 Swim School at the Mayerson JCC mayersonjcc.org/programs/ group-swim-lessons 8485 Ridge Road 513-761-7500 The Swim School at Kids First Sports Center kidsfirstsports.com 7900 E. Kemper Road 513-489-7575
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Town & Country Sports Complex towncountrysports.com/ youth-activities/swimlessons 1018 Town Drive Wilder, Ky 859-442-5800 TriHealth Swimming Lessons trihealth.com 6200 Pfeiffer Road 513-246-2630 | Aquababies and more. Campus Recreation Center at the University of Cincinnati uc.edu/campusrec/ programs/aquatics.html 2820 Bearcat Way 513-556-0671 YMCA of Greater Cincinnati myy.org Multiple locations.
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Discover Mother Nature With Mom Boone County Arboretum 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union 859-384-4999 With themed gardens, 3600 trees and shrubs, two miles of paved paths and so much more, the Boone County Arboretum is a beautiful nature refuge to visit with Mom this month. Visit bcarboretum.org for more information. Butterflies of Bali Krohn Conservatory 1501 Eden Park Drive 513- 421-4086 The family-favorite butterfly show makes its return this month! Krohn Conservatory will be popping with lush colors while beautiful butterflies flutter freely. Advanced tickets are required for lowered capacity, but “Butterflies” runs through Labor Day with extended hours. Visit cincinnatiparks.com/krohn for more information. Sharon Woods 11450 Lebanon Road 513-521-7275 This 730-acre park is home to beautiful trails, a lake, harbor, picnic areas and a gorgeous cascading waterfall. Spend the day taking in the region’s natural beauty on land and on water or even learn some history at Heritage Village, an 1800’s living history museum. Visit greatparks.org/parks/sharonwoods for more information.
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• Gorman Farm Family Membership | $75 gormanfarm.org 10052 Reading Road Cincinnati, Oh 45241 • Highfield Discovery Garden Family Pass | $50 greatparks.org/parks/glenwood-gardens/the-highfielddiscovery-garden 10397 Springfield Pike Cincinnati, OH 45215 • Newport Aquarium annual passes | $56.99 for adult newportaquarium.com 1 Aquarium Way Newport, KY 41071
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Week-long camps are offered Jun. 1 - Aug. 13 for campers ages 5 - 15. Your child will grow confident, make friends and create amazing memories by being included in all the fun. Campers rotate with a small group visiting the swimming pool, S.T.E.M. activities, group games and more. 11 Camp Sites serving Anderson, Batavia, Blue Ash, Burlington, Colerain, Ft. Thomas, Hillsboro, Springfield Township, West End, and Western Hills.
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CAMP INVENTION 3701 Highland Park, North Canton 800-968-4332 | invent.org/camp Spark your kid’s creativity and confidence with our new Camp Invention® program, Recharge! Campers in grades K - 6 will team up to take on fun, hands-on STEM challenges. From taking apart their own microphone to exploring solar-powered crickets and creating duck-launching devices, each activity is designed to give your young innovator an unforgettable summer experience. Secure your spot and save on our website.
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7900 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati 513-489-7575 | kidsfirstsports.com Campers get the very best! 108,000 sq. ft. of everything kids love: basketball, karate, gymnastics, dance, cheer, swimming, volleyball, you name it! Field trips every week outside Kids First and in-house entertainment brought in throughout week. Leaders in Training course for teens ages 13 - 15 covering topics like leadership, communication, and group dynamics. Teens can look forward to excursions, service opportunities, and more.
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7 Locations in the Greater Cincinnati/NKY Area mathnasium.com Mathnasium is here to help your student with all of their math needs! This summer you can help your student feel confident at the beginning of next school year, no matter what grade level they will be entering. We use a customized Learning Plan that is designed around your student’s individual needs. We then use the inhouse curriculum to help tailor their lessons to their specific areas so we can maximize their time with us. We do all of this and we make learning fun!
TAFT MUSEUM OF ART SUMMER CAMP
316 Pike St., Cincinnati 513-241-0343 taftmuseum.org/families-children/summer-camp Paint, sculpt, draw, and explore the city’s art with experienced teachers. Camps for grades 1 - 3, 4 - 6, and 7 - 12. Early Bird pricing ends March 1! Scholarships and after-care offered.
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CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY The Otto M. Budig Theater 1195 Elm St., Cincinnati 513-381-2273 | cincyshakes.com/summercamp Whether you’ve never stepped on a stage before, or have already been bitten by the acting bug, our theatre camps are the perfect place to learn some new skills, make some new friends, and have a whole lot of fun! In person programs for students in grade 3 - 12 who want a fun and challenging stage experience this summer. Learn more online. Cost: $295/ week. Camps in June and July.
5291 State Route 350, Oregonia 1-800-255-KERN | 513-932-3756 | campkern.org There’s no end to the new adventures waiting for you at YMCA Camp Kern. Our week-long camps focus on making new friends, growing through shared challenges, and spending time outdoors. Each program is designed with specific age groups in mind, so each campers’ interests are met. We are widely known for our fully themed programs. Interested in scholarship opportunities? We have that too with all the help you need located on our website. listings continue on page 19...
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Located at Queen City Clay 3130 Wasson Road, Hyde Park 513-406-4009 theartworkshopinc.net All our camps are available for students ages 6 and up with a select few for age 5. Camps begin Jun. 1 and run for 12 weeks. Camp packages for families and before- and aftercare available. Pottery wheel camp offered every week. Camps also include beginning and advanced drawing, Princesses, Knights and Unicorns, painting, printing and batik, Pet Boutique, Wizards Unite, stop action Lego’s, animals, birds and creatures, Comic book and Manga camp. Classes are after school and Saturday’s throughout the year.
Buckner Martial Arts
8216 Highland Pointe Drive, West Chester 513-779-2413 bucknermartialarts.com Voted one the best martial arts studios in Cincinnati, we combine defense skills with personal development. Students progress quickly while learning leadership and strong values under the teaching of master instructors. Free uniform with class sign-up.
CCM Preparatory
290 CCM Blvd., Cincinnati 513-556-2595 ccm.uc.edu/prep • ccmprep@uc.edu For a fun and immersive summer arts experience, look no further than CCM Preparatory! Attractions include a variety of programs in Music, Dance and Theatre Arts for students to make friends and explore new skills. With COVID-19 protocols, students can explore their artistic interests in a safe and welcoming environment.
Children’s Meeting House
927 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland 513-683-4757 cmhschool.com Visit our website to see all the camps we are offering this year. Our camps offer a variety of arts, crafts, nature, science, drama, and fun activities for children ages 3 - 12 on our beautiful 7+ acre campus. Camps are led by experienced CMH staff who are eager to share their passion for learning and having fun with our campers. Reserve your space NOW!
Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati 513-721-2787 cincinnatiartmuseum.org/summercamp The Cincinnati Art Museum is the place for summer fun and creativity. Jump into art with eight weeks of exciting projects, gallery games and more! Explore a different theme each week with activities taught by skilled museum educators. Themes include Young Impressionists, Spooky & Strange and Geek Out. Convenient before- and after-care available. Member discount available. Camps run Jun. 14 - Aug. 13. Ages 6 - 12. Camps will follow all CDC and Ohio guidelines for COVID-19 prevention.
Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road, Milford 513-831-1711 cincynature.org • registrar@cincynature.org Spend summer outside! CincyNature Camps empower kids, ages 3 - 13, to use their creativity and explore outdoors in a safe, friendly environment. Camps are Jun. - Aug. Learn more on our website.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Summer Theatre Camp and Performance Academy
962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati 513-421-3888 cincyplay.com Explore fantastical worlds, storybook lands, favorite books and movies, and so much more. Half-day, full-day and multi-week performance academy camps available. Camps held at the Playhouse plus locations in Evendale, Blue Ash, Mason and the West End. Also available, the Launch Pad Accessibility Program integrates students with developmental disabilities.
Greenacres Foundation 8255 Spooky Hollow Road, Cincinnati green-acres.org/camps Summer adventures return for 2021 in our fun and COVID-safe day camps! Each program offers its own, unique, way to explore all that Greenacres has to offer. Get creative outdoors with Arts in the Natural World, be a trailblazer in Outdoor Adventures, or experience Greenacres after dark at Night Camp. A Greenacres camp will fill your child’s summer with unforgettable experiences and are tailored to be age appropriate. Camps run June through August.
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Mason Dance Center
600-B Reading Road, Mason 513-398-0353 masondance.com We provide an opportunity for anyone ages 3 - adult to discover the joys of dance. Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, pre-professional ballet, pre-dance combos, adult classes. We offer summer and mini-camps!
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westchestertwp.snapology.com 513-988-7363 We are the premier partner for STEAM programs, offering year-round programs in schools, community facilities, local businesses and homes. Kids have so much fun in our programs that they don’t even realize they’re learning! Offering a variety of half- and full-day STEAM-based summer camps. Camp themes include: Scientists/Jr. Scientists; Engineers/ Jr. Engineers; Stop Motion Animation; Robotics/Jr. Robotics; Video Game Design; Brick Art & Design; Mining & Building; Ninjas and more!
Star Glazers
starglazers.com 513-474-6364 Paint pottery at your location. Pottery experts will bring all the supplies and offer booklets and ideas for your masterpiece. Pricing includes the cost of supplies, glazing and firing. No mess!
Summer Circus Arts Camps presented by My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus
Evendale Cultural Arts Center, 10500 Reading Road 859-581-7100 mynoseturnsred.org • info@mynoseturnsred.org Stretch your child’s creative muscle. For ages 4 - 6 yrs. and 7 - 18 yrs. Skills for ages 7 - 18 includes gym (German) wheel, aerial silks, unicycle, Diabolo, physical comedy, and more. Camps for ages 4 - 6 include circus games and activities just right for their age.
Sycamore Presbyterian Preschool
11800 Mason Road, Cincinnati 513-683-7717 sycamorechurch.org/preschool Caring, Christian environment with hands-on, child-centered approach enhancing academics, social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Curriculum aligns to ODE’s Early Learning Content Standard.
West Chester Academy Music, Dance, Gymnastics
8107 Market Place Drive, West Chester 513-829-2345 westchesteracademy.com From a child’s very first lesson to the experienced adult, West Chester Academy has something for everyone in music, dance, and gymnastics. Located in West Chester, we specialize in beginners of all ages and offer training through pre-professional levels. We have camps for all ages.
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Heritage Village 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville 513-563-9484 heritagevillagecincinnati.org/summer-camp Tucked away in lovely Sharon Woods Park, Heritage Village Museum is a unique setting for this exciting hands-on experience for the “19th century” student. Campers will discover the past and how kids lived in the 1800s through games, chores, toys, and hands-on activities. Civil War Camp: Jun. 7 - 11; Native American Camp: Jun. 21 - 25; Immersive History Camp 1: Jul. 12 - 16; Immersive History Camp 2: Aug. 2 - 6.
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Avenue, Cincinnati when it opens on Saturday, May 29 (if you purchased a 2020 Season Pass, your pass will be good for the 2021 season). Enjoy a full summer of adventure and fun plus, new this year, Challenge Zone — the largest Aquaglide pool obstacle course in the U.S.! Purchase passes (a wide variety of options for passes and tickets are available online), sign up for Coney Island’s Newsletter for insider info, and plan your days at coneyislandpark.com.
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Kentucky Derby FREE AMERICAN PAINTINGS: THE EIGHTIES REVISITED (register) Modern art enthusiasts can view 40 of the original 41 abstract pieces in this revisited exhibition. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; Tuesday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., museum open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
CINCINNATI REDS HOME GAME Enjoy a Reds game and be sure to take the kids to the new TriHealth Family Zone. Great American Ballpark, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati; 4:10 p.m.; see website for schedule, promotions, ticket pricing and group sales; 18004408539 or reds.com.
FREE ENTRY DAY AT GREAT PARKS The Great Parks of Hamilton County boast more than 17,700 acres of natural habitat, trails, playgrounds, dog parks and so much more! Explore nature without a Great Parks Motor Vehicle on select days in 2021. Great Parks of Hamilton County; parks open dawn until dusk; 513521-7275 or greatparks.org.
FRIENDS OF MUSIC HALL OUTDOOR BUILDING TOURS (register) Learn about Music Hall’s unique architecture and history with a 60-minute outdoor walking tour led by Friends of Music Hall. Available Thursdays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati; 10 a.m.; $15 per person, $5 children 11 22 may 2021
If it’s clear on May 1, you’ll be able to see beautiful starlit skies, glaxies and planets at Stonelick State Park.
and younger; group and student discounts available; 513-621-2787 or friendsofmusichall.org.
OMNIMAX AT CMC
Burnet Woods, 3251 Brookline Ave.; 1 - 3 p.m.; 513-231-8678 or explorenature.regfox.com/ inatbioblitzaprilmay21.
Squire Court, West Chester; event runs all month long; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 12 - 6 p.m.; $17.95 Do-ItAll admission; 513-898-8000 or entertrainmentjunction.com.
Movie-goers can catch a feature film at the OMNIMAX. Don’t miss out on the newest offering, Great Bear Rainforest: Land of the Spirit Bear, narrated by Ryan Reynolds. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati; showtimes Thursday - Monday, see website for May’s schedule; $9 adult, $7 children, $6 member adult, $5 member children; 513287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.
OUT OF THE DARKNESS EXHIBITION This exhibit features artwork inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic and runs through May 23. Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton; 12 - 5 p.m.; $8 adults, $3 children 6 - 12, free for members and children 5 and younger; 513-868-1234 or pyramidhill.org.
FREE SPRING POTTERY FAIR
FREE HIGHER AND HIGHER: A ROCK ‘N ROLL SOUL PARTY WITH CHESTER GREGORY
FREE RUN FOR THE ROSES VIEWING
On a clear night, see beautiful starlit skies, planets, galaxies and more at Ohio’s Stonelick State Park. At the Friends of the Observatory’s Dark Sky Viewing Site, ask questions and learn more about the fascinating world of astronomy. Bring a personal telescope for guidance from an astronomer. Stonelick State Park, 2895 Lake Drive, Pleasant Plain; 8:30 p.m.; 513-321-5186 or facebook.com/stonelickstargazers.
Broadway star and recording artist Chester Gregory will honor the legends of rock and soul. Marx Theatre, 962 Mount Adams Cir., Cincinnati; May 1, 7:30 p.m. and May 2 at 2 p.m.; 513-421-3888 or cincyplay.com.
Grab a hat and get ready for the races! The Kentucky Derby will be on the big screen and guests can enjoy themed drinks and snacks. Newport on the Levee Aquarium Plaza, 1 Levee Way, Newport; see website for up-to-date times; food and drinks available for purchase; newportonthelevee.com/events.
FREE iNATURALIST CITY NATURE CHALLENGE WEEKEND (register)
SPRING CELEBRATION AT ENTERTRAINMENT JUNCTION
Hike, observe, photograph and catalog during this naturechallenge program. Download the iNaturalist app prior to program.
Enjoy a spring-themed scavenger hunt at the world’s largest train display and more. EnterTRAINment Junction, 7379
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Learn about pottery and support local clay artists. 1523 Madison Road, Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Event hosted by Clay Alliance; info@clayalliance.org or clayalliance.org.
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FREE STORYWALK AT CALIFORNIA WOODS Take a walk through the forest and enjoy the book Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms, written
by Julia Rawlinson. California Woods Nature Preserve, 5400 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati; 9 a.m.; 513-231-8678 or cincinnatiparks. com.
WALK THIS WAY: THE STUART WEITZMAN COLLECTION OF HISTORIC SHOES (Register) More than 100 striking pairs of high-fashion shoes are on display. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Cincinnati; Fri 12 - 4 p.m., Sat 12 - 5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $10 adults, $8 seniors, free for youth 18 and younger, active military and members. Admission is always free on Sundays.; 513241-0343 or taftmuseum.org/ exhibitions/walkthisway.
ZOO BABIES (register) Bring the family to meet the Zoo’s newest family members. Stork statues point the way to baby animals throughout the zoo all month long. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 513-281-4700 or cincinnatizoo.org/ events/zoo-babies.
sun 2 FREE EARLY LITERACY WEEK AT CCPL Celebrate Early Literacy Week at the library; children who check out books will receive a free book and bookmark to take home (while supplies last). Campbell County Public Library, Campbell County, Ky; see website for details; 859750-4313 or cc-pl.org.
FREE FLEA IN THE FORT Enjoy this NKY flea-jam to live music, pick up tasty bites from food trucks and browse local artisan and craftsman vendor booths. Fort Thomas Mess Hall lawn, 801 Cochran Ave., Fort Thomas; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 859572-1209 or ftthomas.org.
FREE SPRING SERENADE (register) Back by popular demand, the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra will sit among sculptures while performing short works.
Registration is required for 4 or 5 p.m. Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton; 513-8681234 or pyramidhill.org/springserenade.
SPRING SUNSHINE CRAFTS (register) Create a unique sun-catcher. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 10 a.m. or 12 p.m.; included with daily admission, $9 adults, $4 children; free for members; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
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FREE OUTDOOR FAMILY STORYTIME AT THE GAZEBO Join Ms. Amy outside at the Greenhills Gazebo and enjoy books, songs and activities. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on; masks and distancing required. Greenhills Branch, 8 Enfield St., Cincinnati; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; 513369-4441 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
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Star Wars Day FREE BLUE ASH LIBRARY BABIES STORYTIME (register + virtual)
Hear live music at the park during Thursday and Sunday evening pop-up concerts. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati; 6 p.m.; washingtonpark.org/series/ pop-up-concerts-2.
Fun for babies and caregivers: enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and movement. For ages birth - 18 months. Blue Ash Branch, 4911 Cooper Road, Cincinnati; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; 513-369-6051 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
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FREE CCPL MOVERS AND SHAKERS (register)
Join a Cincy Nature Center naturalist for a stroll to explore blooming wildflowers. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 11 - 11:45 a.m.; $10 nonmembers (includes daily admission), $5 members; 513831-1711 or cincynature.org.
Shake, move and sing during this musical storytime. Registered children will receive a Movers and Shakers storytime kit including an egg shaker and scarf to use during the program. Program held outside. Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch, 1000 Highland Ave., Fort Thomas; available May 4, 8 and 18, 10:30 a.m.; 859-572-5033 or cc-pl.org.
mon 3 FREE DROP-IN: PLAY & LEARN EMOTION CARDS Help little ones ages six months to toddlers learn to identify emotions with specially designed cards. 6525 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati; Mon - Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; while supplies last; 513-3696095 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
FAMILY FIELD TRIP: AQUATIC ADAPTATIONS (register) Participants will explore the natural world with a Naturalist. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. OR 1 - 3:30 p.m.; $11, includes daily admission; $7 for members; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org .
FREE DELHI OUTDOOR STORYTIME On Tuesday mornings, join Miss Katy or Miss Rose on the front lawn for stories, music and more. Bring a blanket or lawn chair; event is weather permitting. Delhi Twp. Branch, 5095 Foley Road, Cincinnati; 10:15 - 10:45 a.m.; 513369-6019 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
FREE DRIVE-IN STORYTIME (register) Head to the library before they officially open for an exciting drivein storytime. Monfort Heights Branch, 3825 West Fork Road, Cincinnati; 9:30 - 9:45 a.m.; 513369-4472 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
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LILYPAD YOGA KIDS (register) Children can build awareness, mindfulness and learn how to express themselves creatively with some morning yoga at LilyPad. LilyPad Play, 2008 Madison Road, Cincinnati; Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11 a.m.; $15 per class; 513-321-1379 or lilypadplay.
FREE MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU (register) Hear tales about space and the planets and create a “stained glass” Earth. Masks and distancing required. Pioneer Park Shelter #1, 3952 Madison Pike, Covington; 6 - 7 p.m.; kentonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/ eventdetails?eventid=39061 or kentoncounty.org/215/parksrecreation.
MEET AND GREET: REDEARED SLIDER TURTLE AT CINCY NATURE CENTER Gather at Rowe Woods Visitor Center Lobby for an amazing animal visit; learn all about redeared sliders, native fish and see what they like to eat. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Cincinnati; 11 a.m.; included with daily admission, $9 adult, $4 children; free for members; 513831-1711 or cincynature.org.
FREE SHARONVILLE OUTSIDE FAMILY STORYTIME Gather outside to hear stories, sing songs and do activities. Storytime is weather permitting. Sharonville Branch, 10980 Thornview Drive, Cincinnati; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; 513-369-6049 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
FREE SYMMES OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (register) Kiddos ages 3 to 6 will enjoy books, songs, activities and more. Symmes Twp. Branch, 11850 Enyart Road, Loveland; Tuesday mornings 11 - 11:30 a.m.; 513369-6001 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
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Road, Cincinnati; Fridays in May, 10:30 OR 11 a.m.; $15 per class, includes the day of play as well; 513321-1379 or lilypadplay. com.
FREE MADEIRA OUTDOOR TODDLER STORYTIME Littles ages 18 - 36 months can work on emerging language skills with books, music and fun! Madeira Branch, 7200 Miami Ave., Cincinnati; Tuesdays in May 9:30 - 10 a.m.; 513-369-6028 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
wed 5 FREE CCPL TODDLER TIME (register) Stories, songs, bouncy rhymes and a craft. Program held outside. Cold Spring Branch, 3920 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring; Wednesdays in May, 10 a.m.; 859781-6166 or cc-pl.org.
FAMILY ART DAYS: CREATIVE INSPIRATION (register) Toddlers will make miniature trees of life, create mixed-media art inspired by Paul Gaugin and more during this four-week art session. Classes take place Wednesdays in May. The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum, 3738 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati; 10 - 10:45 a.m.; $41 per four-week session; 513473-5745 or abrakadoodle.com/ oh-greater-cincinnati-register.
FREE LIBRARY NATURE ENCOUNTERS Storytime with Mr. C and nature with Mr. Mike with the Public Library of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Parks. Program is outside; bring a blanket or chair. St. Bernard Branch Library, 10 McClelland Ave., Cincinnati; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; 513-369-4462 or cincinnatiparks.com.
FREE OUTDOOR STORYTIME: MOVERS AND SHAKERS (register) This is a morning music and movement class for children ages 1 through 4 and their caregivers. Madeira Branch, 7200 Miami Ave., Cincinnati; Wednesdays in May, 9:30 - 10 a.m.; 513-369-6028 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
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DISCOVERY DAYS: FOSSILS (register) Participate in an exploratory creek hike to find Cincinnati’s famous fossils. Caldwell Nature Preserve, 430 West North Bend Road, Cincinnati; 9:30 - 11:30 They’re back! Learn about cicadas on May 7, 14 and 21 at Trailside Nature Center. a.m. OR 1 - 3 p.m.; $5 per student; 513FREE WESTWOOD OUTSIDE FREE MOM & ME 761-4313 or explorenature.regfox. STROLLER HIKE SERIES STORYTIME com/ddfossils. (register) Kiddos 6 and younger can enjoy Bring little ones for a walk books, activities and more during KINDERGARTEN CURIOSITY through the park to learn about HIKES (register) this weekly storytime. Westwood nature. Program is for babies Kiddos can take a sensory nature Branch, 3345 Epworth Ave., 6 24 months old and an adult. hike, play games and more. Cincinnati; Wednesdays in May, Smale Park, 120 East Mehring Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 10 - 10:45 a.m.; 513-369-4474 or Way; 10 11 a.m.; 513-751-3679 Tealtown Road, Milford; 9 - 11 cincinnatilibrary.org. or explorenature.regfox.com/ a.m. or 1 - 3 p.m.; $100 for four springstrollerhikes. Friday sessions, $95 members; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
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National Nurses Day FREE ART PLAY HIKE (register)
Children ages 2 - 7 can explore a new park with a Naturalist and pick up an Art-2-Go bag. Burnet Woods, 3251 Brookline Ave.; May 6 OR May 13,10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; contemporaryartscenter.org/ programs/family-programs/art-playhike.
FREE CINCINNATI OBSERVATORY PRESENTS: MOON PHASES (register) Talk about the moon and do lunar activities with the Cincinnati Observatory. Cold Spring Branch, 3920 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring; 4 p.m.; 859-781-6166 or cc-pl.org.
COOKOUT AND A MOVIE (register) Enjoy a grilled meal and a movie. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Ave., Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m.; $47 public, $36 members; 513-761-7500 or mayersonjcc.org/familyevents.
NATURE DISCOVERY AT THE NATURE NOOK
Join Cincinnati Nature Center for a mini program on nature discovery. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 12 p.m.; included with daily admission, $9 adults, $4 children; free for members; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
fri 7 FREE CICADA WALKS (register) After 17 years ... they’re back! May marks the beginning of the cicada’s return. Learn facts and how to safeguard your landscaping at Trailside Nature Center, 3400 Brookline Ave., Cincinnati, OH. Also occurring on Fridays May 14, and 21.
BEYOND BALLET (register) Little dancers can join Mrs. Kristin from Beyond Ballet Kids for a ballet and creative movement class. Lilypad Play, 2008 Madison
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THE GREAT FILM SCORES (register + virtual) A program of music from cinematic favorites including Forrest Gump; Schindler’s List; Lincoln; The Mission and more. The concert will be livestreamed at cincinnatisymphony.org/live — the Cincinnati Pops’ YouTube page and Cincinnati Pops’ Facebook page; Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati; May 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m., May 9 at 2 p.m.; tickets starting at $22; 513-381-3300 or cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/thegreat-film-scores.
sat 8 FREE CITY FLEA 2021 Head down to OTR for this market featuring unique vendors. Grab a bite from a food truck and spend some time at the fun playground Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; thecityflea.com. (Turn to page 26)
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THINGS TO DO FAMILY SUNSET SAFARI – GOODNIGHT ZOO (register) Join the zoo as they say “good night” to some daytime animals and “good morning” to those starting their night shift. Ages 5 and older; one adult must register per family group. Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati; 6 - 9 p.m.; $35 - $50; 513-559-7767 or cincinnatizoo.org/education/kidsfamilies/family-nights.
FREE GET TO KNOW INDIAN CREEK (register) Learn how the landscape changes throughout the year with a .9 mile hike. Indian Creek MetroPark: Mayer Shelter, 6500 Springfield Road, Oxford; 1:30 - 3 p.m.; a valid vehicle permit is required to enter the park.; 513-867-5348 or yourmetroparks.net.
GET TO KNOW ROWE WOODS HIKE (register) Hike and learn about Cincinnati Nature Center; 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; $14 non-members, includes daily admission, $5 members; 513-8311711 or cincynature.org.
LITTLE GIFTS FROM MOTHER NATURE (register) Explore the Nature PlayScape and collect materials to make a bookmark or woven card for someone special. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 3 - 4 p.m.; included with daily admission, $9 adults, $4 children; free for members; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
FREE O.F.F. MARKET Families can browse a variety of artisans, brewers, bakers and farmers during this unique outdoor shopping experience. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash; 10 a.m. 4 p.m.; theoffmarket. org.
FREE THE FIVE R’S (register) Learn about recycling through games and more. Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield; 2 - 3:30 p.m.; a valid vehicle permit 26 may 2021
is required to enter the park; 513867-5348 or yourmetroparks.net.
Cincinnati; 4 p.m.; 513-369-6014 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
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POKEMON TOURNAMENT (register)
Happy Mother’s Day FREE ALL THINGS LOCAL: ART ON VINE Head to Fountain Square for a fun day of fine art and handmade goods at this outdoor market. Reds fans can sit back and watch the game on the big screen. Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Cincinnati; 12 - 6 p.m.; artonvinecincy.com.
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT METROPOLE (register) Dine at Metropole or order a curbside Mother’s Day feast in advance. Metropole, 609 Walnut Street, Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; see website for details; 513578-6660 or metropoleonwalnut. com.
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT TAFT (register) Treat Mom to a delectable meal from the Linder Family Cafe, served in the garden tent. After brunch, discover the historic shoe collection from Stuart Weitzman in the current exhibit, Walk This Way. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Cincinnati; see website for available times; 513-684-4516 or taftmuseum.org/cafe.
tue 11 FREE FAMILY NIGHT AT HOFBRAUHAUS Family night is the second Tuesday of every month at Hofbrauhaus; receive one free kid’s meal with each adult entrée purchased. Hofbrauhaus, 200 3rd St., Newport; 6 - 8 p.m.; 859-4917200 or hofbrauhausnewport. com.
FREE OUTDOOR DIY: FLOWER INK PENS AND FLOWER POTS Children ages 6 and older can head to the front lawn to create decorative flowers and a flower pot to use for storage. Wyoming Branch, 500 Springfield Pike,
Join the J for a night of Pokémon fun. Kids can bring their own cards or borrow some to compete with during this outdoor tournament. Dinner provided. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Ave., Cincinnati; 5:30 p.m.; $8 public, $5 members; 513-761-7500 or mayersonjcc. org/familyevents.
wed 12 FREE BLUE ASH FARMERS’ MARKET Browse fresh goods from local farmers, bakers and more and enjoy Cincy food trucks. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash; Wednesdays, 3:30 - 7 p.m.; summitparkblueash.com/ residents/farmers_market.php.
thu 13 CHIPPIE’S SENSATIONAL SCIENCE LAB: TERRIFIC TREES (register + virtual) Children can learn about the growth patterns of buds and trees with science experiments. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 1 p.m.; in-person cost: admission $9 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members + $3 lab fee for all; virtual cost: $5 non-member/ free for members + $3 lab fee for all; 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum. org.
FREE HABITAT HUNT AT CALIFORNIA WOODS (register) Children ages 5 and older can join their grown ups to search for critters and flowers in the meadow and creek. California Woods Preserve, 5400 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; 513-231-8678 or explorenature. regfox.com/habitathunt21.
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King’s Island opening weekend is May 15
fri 14 FREE OUTDOOR STORYTIME: LIBRARY PLAYDATE (register) Meet outside to sing, read, and explore sensory-friendly stations. Westwood Library, 3345 Epworth Ave., Cincinnati; also on May 28. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; 513-369-4474 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
REINHARDT CONDUCTS MENDELSSOHN’S ITALIAN Ruth Reinhardt conducts Mendelssohn. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati; May 14 & 15 at 7:30 p.m., May 16 at 2 p.m.; tickets starting at $14; 513381-3300 or cincinnatiarts.org/ events/detail/reinhardt-conductsmendelssohns-italian.
FREE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: BILL AND TED FACE THE MUSIC Grab popcorn and kick back for a drive-in screening of Bill and Ted Face the Music in the library side lot. Ages 13 and older. Newport Branch Library, 901 East 6th St., Newport; 9 p.m.; 859-572-5035 or cc-pl.org.-572-5035 or cc-pl.org.
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own equipment; bait will be available for purchase. Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mount Hope Road, Harrison. 9 - 11 a.m.; valid vehicle permit required to enter park; 513521-7275 or greatparks.org. adults, $4 children; free for members; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
FREE KIDS TO PARKS DAY See item at right.
KINGS ISLAND OPENING WEEKEND 2021 Enjoy favorite rides and of course, Orion! Don’t forget to finish the day with a blueberry ice cream cone. Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Kings and 16. Get tickets online at visitkingsisland.com Mills; 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday, May 16, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; tickets available online; 513754-5700 or visitkingsisland.com.
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BENTON FARM CRAFT SHOW Cuddle with goats, enjoy live music, food trucks and more than 100 local craft vendors. Benton Farms, Old Lexington Pike, Walton; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $3, 12 and younger free; 859-485-7000 or bentonfarm.com.
FREE ENTRY DAY AT GREAT PARKS Explore what nature has to offer without the need of a Great Parks Motor Vehicle permit on select days in 2021. Great Parks of Hamilton County, 9 a.m.; parks open dawn until dusk; 513-5217275 or greatparks.org.
FREE LET’S GO HIKING! SPRING BIRDING (register) Discover feathery friends with this spring hike. Harbin Park, 1300 Hunter Road, Fairfield; 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; valid vehicle permit required to enter park; 513-8675348 or yourmetroparks.net.
FREE KIDS MYSTERY FISH CHALLENGE (register) Kids ages 16 and younger can try to catch a tagged fish for a trophy. Participants receive a derby button and kids who catch a fish receive a certificate. Bring your
sun 16 FAMILY DOODLE: ABRAKADOODLE ART (register) Gain inspiration from Van Gogh’s sunflowers then create a bouquet of flowers using beans! The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum, 3738 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati; 2 - 3 p.m.; $23 for family of four; 513-473-5745 or abrakadoodle.com/oh-greatercincinnati-register.4003 or bcmuseum.org.
PAINTING WITH NATURE (register) Kids can capture the season during this fun painting program. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 12 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.; included with daily admission, $9 adults, $4 children; free for members; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
tue 18 DISCOVERY DAYS: FOSSILS & ROCKS (register)
Cincinnati; 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. OR 1 - 3 p.m.; $5 per camper per session; 513-761-4313 or cincinnatiparks.com/calend ar/#event=65401332;instan ce=20210518093000.
MEET AND GREET: REDEARED SLIDER TURTLE AT CINCY NATURE CENTER Gather at Rowe Woods Visitor Center lobby for a red-eared slider visit. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Cincinnati; 11 a.m.; included with daily admission, $9 adult, $4 children; free for members; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES (register) The “fab four” perform “The Best of Abbey Road” for one night only at the Aronoff Center’s Proctor & Gamble Hall, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati. Tickets are $45 - $65 and showtime is 7:30 p.m. Learn more at cincinnatiarts.org.
TOT TUESDAYS (register + virtual)
FREE
KIDS TO PARKS DAY
2021 (REGISTER) Sat., May 15
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heck out lots of cool programming offered by Cincinnati Parks for this year’s Kids to Parks Day! It’s great to get kids outside and into nature.
FRENCH PARK 301 Section Road 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Kids can hunt for fossils.
Tots learn about bees through crafts and stories. BehringerCrawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 10:30 a.m.; $9 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members + $1 craft fee for all; virtual admission: $5 non-member households, free for members + $1 craft fee (families pick up supplies at BC Museum OR can opt to supply their own craft supplies at no cost); 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.
LABOITEAUX WOODS NATURE CENTER 5400 Lanius Lane 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Gardening, compost and worms!
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TRAILSIDE NATURE CENTER 3251 Brookline Ave. 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. A cicada celebration.
FREE TOYOTA PRESENTS SUMMIT CINEMA Grab a spot on the lawn for movie-night with the family. See Summit Park website for up-todate movie titles. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash; movies begin at dusk; summitparkblueash.com.
Take a creek hike to explore fossils. Caldwell Nature Center, 430 West North Bend Road, cincinnatifamilymagazine.com
CALIFORNIA WOODS NATURE PRESERVE 5400 Kellogg Ave. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Play and hike in nature.
SMALE PARK 166 W. Mehring Way 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Learn about cicadas. Cincinnati Parks 513-861-3435 cincinnatiparks.com (Pleasemay turn the page) 2021 27
THINGS TO DO
Strawberry Days!
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EARLY CHILDHOOD MIND AND BODY HIKE (register)
FREE KENTUCKY SHAKESPEARE PRESENTS: FAIRYTALES AROUND THE WORLD (register)
Have cabin fever? Get outside and focus on both mental and physical Picking, games, a petting health with a hike and zoo and a strawberry yoga. Cincinnati Nature bounce pad! Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 10 - 11:15 a.m.; pend the day at Blooms & Berries for strawberry $10 nonmembers, includes picking, games, a petting zoo and new this year — a admission; $5 members; 513strawberry bounce pad! Open daily through June 6; 831-1711 or cincynature.org. Friday through Sundays families can enjoy live music and food trucks, too. Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 9669 bloomsandberries.com/ Ohio 48, Loveland; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; tickets sold online in advance; 513-697-9173 orplan-your-visit bloomsandberries.com/plan-yourDUNGEONS AND visit.
Learn about fairytales and the lessons they teach with Kentucky Shakespeare. For children in grades 1 - 5. Cold Spring Branch, 3920 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring; 4 p.m.; 859-781-6166 or cc-pl.org.
sat 22 STRAWBERRY DAYS (register) Spend the day at Blooms & Berries for strawberry picking, games, a petting zoo and a strawberry bounce pad. Open daily through June 6; Friday through Sundays include music and food trucks. Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 9669 Ohio 48, Loveland; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; tickets sold online in advance; 513-6979173 or bloomsandberries.com/ plan-your-visit.
CUSTOM FOOTWEAR WORKSHOP (register) Join local artist Lindsey Whittle for an afternoon of acrylic painting inspired by the shoes of the Walk This Way exhibit at the Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Cincinnati; 1 - 3 p.m.; $45 nonmembers, $30 Taft members; 513-684-4516 or taftmuseum.org/ tickets.
sun 23 FREE A TALE OF TAILS: 2 SHORT PLAYS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Enjoy a kid-friendly outdoor performance at the Amphitheater: Swan Pond and Donkey Donkey and the Ghost Cat by local playwrights Fred Tacon and Eric Thomas, will be performed. Fort Thomas Tower Park Amphitheatre, Cochran Ave., Fort Thomas; 2:30 or 4 p.m.; 859-781-1700 or ftthomas.org/event/village-playersa-tale-of-tails. 28 may 2021
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SATURDAY, MAY 22 THRU SUNDAY, JUNE 6
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DRAGONS AT THE J (register)
Children ages 7 - 12 can go on a quest for treasure, take part in daring rescues and much more during this tabletop role playing game program. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Ave., Cincinnati; 3:30 p.m.; $8 public, $5 member; 513761-7500 or mayersonjcc.org/ familyevents.
wed 26 FULL MOON WALK (register) Hit the trails at night and enjoy the full moon. Recommended for adults and children ages 8 and older. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 8:30 - 10 p.m.; $10 nonmembers, includes daily admission; $5 members ; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
thu 27 CINCINNATI OBSERVATORY DAYTIME TOURS (register) Peek into the Observatory’s buildings to see their telescopes. Daytime tours are held Tuesday, Thursday and Sundays at noon, 1 or 2 p.m.; Cincinnati Observatory, 3489 Observatory Place, Cincinnati; $5 per person; 513321-5186 or cincinnatiobservatory. com.
fri 28 HOLLYWOOD DRIVE-IN THEATER Head to Hollywood for a fun drivein experience. The movie lineup and showtimes are online.New this year: Grab movie snacks from the concession trailer. Hollywood Drive-In, 1538 Cedar Ave., Cincinnati; $25 per car; 513-6543211 or hollywooddriveintheater. com.
FREE MORNING ADVENTURE FAMILY HIKE (register) Plan a perfect day at the park. Enjoy a naturalist-led hike with the family (and why not pack a picnic to enjoy after the hike)? LaBoiteaux Woods, 5400 Lanius Lane, Cincinnati; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; 513-542-2909 or explorenature. regfox.com/morningfamilyhike.
sat 29 FREE ARTS WAVE: ENJOY THE ARTS @ PARKS Enjoy the region’s parks and catch local performing artists the last Saturday of each month. The Arts @ Parks is presented by Macy’s. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville; 1 - 5 p.m.; valid
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vehicle permit required to enter park; 513-632-0121 or artswave. org/impact/events/enjoy-the-arts@-parks.
CONEY ISLAND OPENING DAY Kick off summer at Coney Island. Don’t miss out on Coney’s newest attraction — the brand new Challenge Zone, the largest Aquaglide pool obstacle course in the U.S. Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati; Daily passes and season passes available; 513-232-8230 or coneyislandpark.com.
mon 31 FREE KIDS MYSTERY FISH CHALLENGE (register) Kids 16 and younger can try to catch a tagged fish for a trophy! All participants receive a derby button and every child who catches a fish will receive a certificate. Bring your equipment; bait available for purchase. Lake Isabella,10174 Loveland Madeira Road, Loveland; 9 - 11 a.m.; valid vehicle permit required to enter park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks. org.
Welcome to
Children’s Medical Center serving families for over 70 years
Putting Patients Needs First. Our providers and staff enjoy working with parents and children and we consider it our privilege to partner with you in your children’s healthcare. • Accepting New Patients • Accepting Most Insurance • Morning and Late Afternoon Walk-In Appointments for Acute Illnesses
We’ll be there when your family needs us the most.
Children’s Medical Center 331 N. Breiel Blvd., Middletown, OH
(513) 424-1856
www.childrenscmc.com
Rebecca A. Dandoy, MD
James M. Komer, MD
Kenton A. Pate, MD
Diana E. Small, MD
NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
Jennifer Thornicroft, FNP