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SUMMER ACTIVITIES & AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Focus on music, dance, drama, or all three! All levels welcome at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Summer Camps. Enjoy a variety of themes for ages 7-18, including a TCT AcademyLIVE! production, where in just one-week, young performers will audition, rehearse, and perform an entire musical with lights, set, and costumes.
At the Y, our sports staff, coaches and volunteers all share a singular vision of helping all youth reach their full potential in life. Y Sports offer benefits for kids of all ages and skill levels.
Fall Soccer – Ages 3 - 9 (up to age 12 at select branches)
Aug. 14 - Oct. 7
Registration open May 1 - Jul. 14
CHILDREN’S MEETING HOUSE
927 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland 513-683-4757 | cmhschool.com
Children’s Meeting House fosters the development of the whole child by implementing the philosophy and curriculum of Dr. Maria Montessori, using the abundant natural resources of our seven-acre campus. Voted Best Preschool by the readers of Cincinnati Family magazine. Open House, Jan. 29 from 2 - 4 p.m.
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!
STAR GLAZERS
513-474-6364 | starglazers.com
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!
WEST CHESTER ACADEMY MUSIC, DANCE, ACTING AND 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, acting, and gymnastics. Located in West Chester, we specialize in beginners of all ages and offer training through pre-professional levels. We also have camps for all ages.
Look for more activites and programs in the directories on our website at cincinnatifamilymagazine.com/directories.
by Amanda Ciani
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What’s
Coney Island Balloon Glow
Mon., July 3
Get up close and personal with more than 10 hot air balloons, play a round of Cincy Mini-Golf, bounce around on inflatables and cap off the night with a firework show finale by Rozzi’s. Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati; 8 p.m.; $10 walk-up tickets, $20 parking before 2 p.m., $25 parking after 2 p.m.; 513-2328230 or coneyislandpark.com/ events.
Sat 1
FREE ALL THINGS LOCAL: ART ON VINE
Families can find their way downtown for a fun day of local fine art and handmade goods at this outdoor market. Court St. Plaza, Court St. Steps, Cincinnati; 12 - 6 p.m.; artonvinecincy.com.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY AT ENTERTRAINMENT JUNCTION
Cool off in the North Pole and enjoy a mid-year checkup with Santa. EnterTRAINment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester; all monthlong, Mon - Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun: 12 - 6 p.m.; see website for ticket pricing details; 513-8988000 or entertrainmentjunction.com.
FREE EYE SPY ICE CREAM!
Unscramble a mystery sentence for a small prize! Miami Township, 8 North Miami Ave., Cleves; 10 a.m.6 p.m.; chpl.org.
FAMILY WORKSHOP: RED, WHITE AND BLUE (register)
Create red, white and blue pom poms, tassels and garland. CCAC @ Short Vine, 2728 Short Vine St., Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $35 per family; 513-497-2860 or cliftonculturalarts.org/product/familyworkshop-red-white-and-blue-decor.
FREE FC CINCINNATI PRE-MATCH AT THE PARK
Family-friendly activities at the park and 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.
NATURE ART & PLAY WEEK
Games and crafts, some for a small fee. Farbach-Werner Nature
Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Cincinnati; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; valid vehicle permit required for park entry; 513-521-7275 or greatparks. org.
FREE SAWYER POINT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Music, a kids’ zone, food trucks. Performers include: Erin Coburn (4 p.m.); The Classic Rock Experience (6 p.m.); and Thunderstruck (8 p.m.); Sawyer Point, 705 East Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati; 4 - 10 p.m.; 513357-2604 or cincinnati-oh.gov.
SHARK SUMMER AT NEWPORT AQUARIUM
Everything sharks during Shark Summer at Newport Aquarium, 1 Aquarium Way, Newport; all monthlong, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; see website for ticket information; 1-800406-3474 or newportaquarium.com.
FREE WEST SIDE MARKET sun 2
Support local businesses with a pop-up market featuring vendors, food trucks and activities.
Westwood Town Hall, 3017 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; westsidemarketcincy.com.
FREE HYDE PARK FARMERS MARKET
Live music, family fun and local produce and more. Hyde Park Square, 2700 Erie Ave., Cincinnati; 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; hydeparkfarmersmarket.com.
FREE LUDLOW FLEA AND CRAFT FAIR
Handmade goods, baked 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.; facebook. com/events/516701383250511/5167 01386583844/?active_tab=about.
FREE SHOW AND TELL ON THE FARM: SOLAR SUMMER FUN (register)
Learn about the sun and make a mini-solar oven to whip up a summer recipe. Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Homestead, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton; 2 - 3 p.m.; 513-867-5835 or yourmetropark.net.
FREE SKATE DOWNTOWN CINCY
Skate the rink every Sunday, weather permitting. Riverfront Outdoor Rink, 925 Riverside Drive, Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; skatedowntowncincinnati.com.
WILDFLOWER STROLL (register)
Take a Sunday stroll to learn what wildflowers are blooming. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 11 a.m.; $11 non- members, included daily admission, $5 members; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org
Mon 3
FREE BARKS AND BREWS
Bring your dog for live music and more. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport; 6 - 8 p.m.; 859-291-0550 or newportonthelevee.com/barksbrews.
CONEY ISLAND BALLOON GLOW
See Things to Do opener on page 19.
FREE RED, RHYTHM & BOOM
With an opening performance by Lit and headliner Gin Blossoms, tons of fun at the kid zone, food, drink and fireworks, this event is going to rock! Mason Municipal Campus, 6000 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason; 4 p.m.; imaginemason.org/ about/2023-red-rhythm-and-boom.
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Tue 4
Happy Independence Day!
RED, WHITE and BOOM! Join conductor John Morris Russell and the Cincinnati Pops for its annual July 4 celebration, featuring a variety of American rock & pop classics and a medley of patriotic favorites. The Pops will be joined by Morgan James of Postmodern Jukebox, GRAMMYnominated R&B artist Ryan Shaw and local talent Ciara Harper, Robert Lomax, Noël Walton and the Cincinnati Studio for Dance. Fireworks post-concert! Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, 8 p.m.; $15 - $55.50; cincinnatisymphony.org.
FREE FORT THOMAS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Enjoy a parade in the morning at 10:30 a.m. then head to Tower Park in the evening (6 - 10:30 p.m.) for games, food and drink, live music and fireworks! Tower Park, 900 South Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas; 10:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.; ftthomas.org.
FREE KIDS CREW AT NEWPORT ON THE LEVEE
Playtime for kids with assorted activities. Newport On the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport; Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 859-291-0550 or newportonthelevee.com/kidscrew.
FREE KIDS’ MYSTERY FISH CHALLENGE (register)
Kids can head to the lake for a fun and free fishing tournament! Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland Madeira Road, Loveland; 9 - 11 a.m.; valid vehicle pass required to enter park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks. org.
FREE MONTGOMERY’S INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Celebrate the 4th with a parade at 10 a.m. (Cooper Road, then north to Schoolhouse Lane).
Games, food and live music until 2 p.m. Montgomery Park, 10101 Montgomery Road, Montgomery; montgomeryohio. gov.
FREE PRESCHOOL DISCOVERY LAB
Spark little one’s sense of wonder and discovery through stories, songs and hands-on play all while building kindergarten readiness skills! For ages 3 -
6. Registration not required. Westwood Branch, 3345 Epworth Ave., Cincinnati; 2 - 3 p.m.; 513-369-4474 or chpl.org.
FREE READ, DANCE AND BEATS
This program is for all youth that want to be enriched with basic hip-hop dance skills, hear awesome music, and above all have fun with dance instructor Julius! All skill levels are welcome! Downtown Main Library, 800 Vine St., Cincinnati; 2 - 3 p.m.; 513-369-6900 or chpl. org.
FREE RED, WHITE & BLUE ASH 2023
Spend the entire evening at Summit enjoying food and drink, family-fun festival rides and be sure to stick around for amazing concerts featuring Plush at 6 p.m., Collective Soul at 8:15 p.m. Cap off the night with a rocking Rozzi’s firework show at 10 p.m. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash; 4 - 10:30 p.m.; blueashevents.com.
FREE SOUTH LEBANON
JULY THE 4TH CELEBRATION
This fundraiser for the South Lebanon Historical Society will be tons of fun for families; there will be live music, raffles, crafts, food and drink and a fireworks show at dusk. Rogers Park, 210 South High St., South Lebanon; 4 - 10 p.m.; southlebanonohio.org/ calendar.
Wed 5
DRAGONS! AT JOSEPH-BETH (register)
Head to Joseph-Beth for a special dragon story time, coloring, a craft and more. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road, Cincinnati; 2 p.m.; $25 per child; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth.com.
FREE FORT THOMAS FARMERS’ MARKET
Gather the family and pick up fresh fruits, veggies and unique wares from friendly local farmers. Fort Thomas Farmers’ Market, 950 Cochran Ave., Fort Thomas; Wednesday in July: 3 - 6 p.m.; fresh foods and goods available for purchase; fortthomasfarmersmarket.com.
POKEMON CLUB
Pika pika! Bring cards from home or borrow some from the J to work on game skills at Pokémon Club. Dinner will be provided. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Ave., Cincinnati; 5:30 - 7 p.m.; $13 public, $10 J Member; 513-7617500 or myj.mayersonjcc.org/s/reg istration?courseSession=pokemon +club%20.
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 a.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
FREE WEDNESDAYS IN THE WOODS
Celebrate everything great about summer with this outdoor weekly summer concert series! There will be a variety of food vendors, a kids art corner and beverages available. Burnet Woods, 3251 Brookline Ave., Cincinnati; Wednesdays in July, 7 - 9 p.m.; 513-497-2860 or cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks.
Thu 6
FREE CREEKING IN THE PARKS
Families can check out a different park each week to look for creek critters and fossils, too! Forest Run MetroPark, 5701 Reigart Road, Hamilton; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks. net.
FREE LIVE ON THE LEVEE
Head to NotL for a fun free concert featuring local bands on The Plaza.
July 6: Billy Rock Band; July 13: Marty Connor Band; July 20: Buzz
Bin; July 27: DV8. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport; 7 - 9 p.m.; 859-291-0550 or newportonthelevee. com/live-on-the-levee.
MUSIC @ BCM 2023
Live weekly concerts showcase a variety of musical styles. July 6: Jake Speed & The Freddies; July 13: Danny Frazier; July 20: Blue Eight; July 27: NKY Music Legends. Devou Park, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 6 - 9 p.m.; $7 adults, $5 youth 13 - 18, free for ages 12 and younger; 859491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.
QUEEN CITY ZUMBINI
Caregiver-and-me music and dance classes with music from all around the world. Magic Land, 10501 New Haven Road, Harrison; 10 a.m.; $15, includes play pass; zumbini. com/en/demo-classes/24754.
Recreations Outlet
CHARITABLE PLAY
Kids can play with 50 percent of Charitable Play proceeds going to a monthly featured non-profit. Recreations Outlet, 885 Ohio 28, Milford; 9 - 11 a.m.; $4 per child; recreationsoutlet.com.
FREE ROCKIN’ THE ROEBLING
Concerts hosted by Cincinnati Parks. July 6: Noah Wotherspoon; July 13: Season 10 and Antematter; July 20: Trauma Illinois; July 27: 500 Miles to Memphis. Schmidlapp Event Lawn,124 East Mehring Way, Cincinnati; 6 - 10 p.m.; 513-3572604 or cincinnatiparksfoundation. org.
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
This rom-com opera will be presented Italian style! Watch as Figaro (Seville’s most beloved barber), plays matchmaker for his former employer. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m., see website for additional showtimes; tickets starting at $28; 513-7443344 or cincinnatiopera.org.
Fri 7
FREE BLUES, BREWS AND BBQ
ArtsConnect and the Cincy Blues Society present music featuring Ralph & The Rhythm Hounds, brews from High Grain Brewery and eats from Nick’s BBQ. One attendee will win an acoustic electric guitar, amp, guitar strap, case AND four free private lessons. ArtsConnect Lawn, 9158 Winton Road, Cincinnati; 7 - 10 p.m.; 513-
522-2108 or theartsconnect. us./386/Blues-Brews-and-BBQ.
CMC AFTER HOURS EVENING
Extended evening hours for Bricktionary and OMNIMAX. Explore LEGO creations until the last entry at 8 p.m. or see Secrets of the Sea at 7:30 p.m. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati; 5 p.m.; see website for pricing details; 513-2877000 or cincymuseum.org.
FLORENCE Y’ALLS FIREWORKS FRIDAY
Enjoy a baseball game and postgame fireworks. Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence; 7:03 p.m.; tickets starting at $11; 859-594-4487 or florenceyalls.com.
PIRATE CRUISE (register)
Board the Captain’s boat for an afternoon cruise for the entire family. BB Riverboats, 101 Riverboat Row, Newport; 3 - 4:30 p.m.; $30 adults, $25 ages 4 - 12; 800-261-8586 or bbriverboats.com.
FREE SENSORY STORYTIME (register)
Sensory-friendly stories, rhymes, songs and play each Friday. All abilities welcome; registration recommended. Downtown Main Library, 800 Vine St., Cincinnati; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; 513-369-6900 or chpl.org.
SUMMER SERIES FOR KIDS (register)
Ages 5 - 12 can join for programming. July 7: Arrowhead Reptile; July 14: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom; July 21: Green Corn Moon Celebration; July 28: Bi-Okoto African Dance Class. Pyramid Hill, Hamilton Cleves Road, Ross; 1 - 2 p.m.; $5 per child; 513-868-8336 or pyramidhill. org.
FREE THE NATURE OF KIDS –FABULOUS FOSSILS
Discover Ohio’s fossils. Rentschler Forest MetroPark, 5701 Reigart Road, Hamilton; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks. net.
FREE VULTURE STORIES
Vulture -themed stories and activities. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, Ellenwood Nature Barn, 3455 Poole Road, Cincinnati; 10:30 a.m.; valid vehicle permit required for park entry; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org
Sat 8
ART TOGETHER (register)
Ages 3 - 5 can make discoveries in the museum galleries before creating something unique. July program: Absolutely Abstract! Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.; $12 general public, $6 members; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
CINCINNATI WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL (register)
Decorate a lantern to launch in water. Eden Park, 950 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.; $55.99 day-of pricing; waterlanternfestival.com.
FREE FABULOUS FIREFLIES
Take in nightfall while learning all about why fireflies glow, where they live and more. Elk Creek MetroPark, 5580 Elk Creek Road, Middletown; 8:30 - 10 p.m.; 513867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.
FLORENCE Y’ALL ROCKIN’ SATURDAY
After the Y’alls play on the field, stay around for music performed on the bandstand. July 8: Jet Pack Academy; July 15: Saving Escape; July 29: White Liger. Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence; 6:36 p.m.; tickets starting at $11; 859-594-4487 or florenceyalls.com.
Free Fun At Ezzard Charles Park
Head to the historic West End for a fun family-friendly concert featuring Push, fun games and more. Ezzard Charles Park, 500 Ezzard Charles Drive, Cincinnati; 4 - 7 p.m.; cincinnati-oh.gov.
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MOBILE: MOVIE NIGHT
Watch movies under the stars at the J. Bring chairs or a blanket. Movie snacks are provided. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Ave., Cincinnati; 9:30 - 11 p.m.; $5 nonmembers, $3 J Member; 513-7617500 or mayersonjcc.org.night-6.
FREE KSO SUMMER
Series
Groove during this 70s-themed performance at the park. Today’s show is at Covington’s Devou Park; Sunday’s is at Ft. Thomas’ Tower Park; 7:30 - 10 p.m.; kyso.org/ summer-series.
Free Sensory Friendly Mornings At The Cac
Experience the Contemporary Arts Center in an sensorial way. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St., Cincinnati; 9 - 10 a.m.; 513-345-8400 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
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FREE THE O.F.F. MARKET
Brows businesses, artisans, brewers, bakers and farmers during outdoor shopping experience. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; shop small and support local businesses; theoffmarket.org.
Sun 9
FAMILY FUN ON THE HILL
Including an ice cream social!
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum,1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton; see website for more information; included with daily admission, $10 adults, $5 children; free for members and ages 5 and younger; 513-868-8336 or pyramidhill.org.
FLORENCE Y’ALLS FAMILY SUNDAY
It is Sunday Funday at the Y’alls Ballpark! Kids can run the bases and get player autographs, too. July 9 vs. New York Boulders; July 16 vs. Washington Wild Things; July 30 vs. Schaumburg Boomers. Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence; 1:07 p.m.; advance tickets start at $11; 859594-4487 or florenceyalls.com.
FREE MADCAP PUPPETS: WHEN YOU WISH UPON A FISH
The brothers Grimm will take the stage (as Madcap Puppets!), to decide which version of their famous fairy tales is the very best. The Carnegie Center of Tusculum, 3738 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati; 1 p.m.; 513-473-5745 or thecarnegiecenter.org.
Mon 10
CORAL BELIEFS
Go under the sea with artist Jill Krutick’s solo exhibition. 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; 513-8688336 or pyramidhill.org.
Tue 11
FREE ART IN THE PARK: COME ALL, CREATE
Get inspired to create during this ongoing program. July 11: Calm Characters; July 18: Express Yourself Zines; July 25: Experience a mix of yoga and art. Pioneer Park, 3952 Madison Pike, Covington; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; KCP&R collects donations of non-perishable food and personal care items for Be Concerned; 859-525-7529 or bit.ly/ kcprcatalog.
NATURE PLAYSCAPE TODDLER STORYTIME
A story expert leads weekly finger plays, songs and stories. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 10 a.m.; included in daily admission: $10 adults, $6 children, free for ages 3 and younger and members; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org
FREE POP-UP PLAY Pop into the park for games, crafts and more. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati; 4 - 6 p.m.; washingtonpark.org.
FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Get your groove on with Tuesday night concerts at the Blue Ash Nature Park. July 11: Fialla; July 18: Monday Night Big Band; July 25: Pete Wagner Band. Blue Ash Nature Park, 4433 Cooper Road, Blue Ash; 7 - 9 p.m.; blueashevents.com.
WILD SENSES
Venture to Rowe Woods Visitor Center to discover senses and feed the center’s non-venomous snake. Cincinnati Nature Center, Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 11 a.m.; included with daily admission, $10 adults, $6 children; free for members; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
Wed 12
PRINCESS TEA PARTY (register)
Enjoy glitter coloring, story time, a princess crown and wand craft, tea and cookies and more. Joseph-Beth Bookstore, 2692 Madison Road, Cincinnati; 2 p.m.; $25 per child; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth.com.
FREE WILD WEDNESDAY
Wednesday’s are Wild, thanks to KCP&R. July 12: Macro Mania: Life Underwater; July 19: Flower Power for Pollinators; July 26: The Water Show (wear your swimsuit). Middleton-Mills Park, 3415 Mills Road, Covington; 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.; KCP&R will be collecting donations of non-perishables and personal care items for Be Concerned; 859525-7529 or bit.ly/kcprcatalog.
Thu 13
FREE CREEKING IN THE PARKS
Families can check out a different park each week to look for creek critters and fossils. Four Mile Creek MetroPark, 2385 Treiber Road, Hamilton, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 513867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.
Fri 14
Free Guinness Cincinnati Celtic Festival
Celebrate Celtic heritage with a weekend of live entertainment, food, drinks and more. The Banks, East Freedom Way, Cincinnati; July 14: 5 - 11 p.m., July 15: 12 - 11 p.m., July 16: 12 - 7 p.m.; cincycelticfest.com.
HOMESCHOOL DAY: ROADS, RIVERS & RAILS
Learn about transportation, communication, economics, and technological changes and challenges in Southwest Ohio during the 1800s. Heritage Village Museum, 11500 Lebanon Road, Sharonville; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; advance tickets $5 per person ages 4 and older or $7 per person on the day-of; 513-563-9484 or heritagevillagecincinnati.org.
Free Kids Outdoor Adventure Expo
Explore the great outdoors during this outdoor environmental event for children! There will be more than 30 exhibitors and lots of interactive activities. Winton Woods Harbor, 801 Lakeview Drive, Cincinnati; 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.; valid vehicle permit required for park entry; 513-931-1849 or greatparks. org.
Free Sgc Con Cincinnati
The world’s premier trading card game convention comes to Cincinnati! Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Cincinnati; July 14: 12 - 9 p.m.; July 15: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.; July 16: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 513-419-7300 or scgcon. starcitygames.com/event/scg-concincinnati-draft.
FREE ST. PIUS X SUMMER FESTIVAL
A weekend full of rides, refreshments, raffles, a silent auction and more. St. Pius X Church, 348 Dudley Road, Edgewood; July 14 and 15: 6 - 12 p.m., July 16: 4 - 10 p.m.; nkybestfestival.com.
FREE ST. THOMAS MORE JULYFEST
A festival featuring food, drink, games, rides and entertainment. St. Thomas More Parish, 800 Ohio (please turn to page 27)
Pike, Cincinnati; see website for festival hours; 513-752-
FREE SUMMIT CINEMA
Watch Black Panther (PG-13) on the big screen starting at dusk. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash; 8 p.m.; summitparkblueash.com/ residents/summit_cinema.php.
Sat 15
ESCAPE THE VILLAGE (register)
Book an escape room challenge, choosing from two themed escapes. Challenges are at 12, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Heritage Village Museum, 11500 Lebanon Road, Sharonville; $25 per person; 513-563-9484 or heritagevillagecincinnati.org.
FAMILY WORKSHOP: SIMPLE SEWING (register)
Learn sewing basics as a family and make a pillow, apron or cape. CCAC @ Short Vine, 2728 Short Vine St., Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $35/ family; 513-497-2860 or cliftonculturalarts.org/product/ family-workshop-simple-sewing.
HISTORY ALIVE DAYS
See history come alive with costumed interpreters doing woodcarving, broom making and even an organ performance in the church. Heritage Village Museum, 11500 Lebanon Road, Sharonville; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; self-guided tour: $5 adults, $1 children 5 - 11, free for ages 4 and younger; guided tours at 10:30 a.m., 12:45 and 3 p.m. $10 adults, $3 ages 5 - 11, free for members and ages 4 and younger; 513-563-9484 or heritagevillagecincinnati.org
FREE HUNT HOUSE OPEN HOUSE
Learn about Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Civil War at the Historic Hunt House. Hunt House, 4364 Hunt Road, Cincinnati; 1 - 4 p.m.; blueashhistoricalsociety.org.
FREE PASSPORT TO FISHING (register)
Kids can learn the basics of fishing during this beginners angler program. Elk Creek
MetroPark - Meadow Ridge Area, 5101 Circle Pkwy., Middletown; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.
FREE WAYNESVILLE STREET
FAIRE
Shop local vendor booths, listen to music and more. Waynesville; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 513-855-4315 or waynesvilleshops.com.
Sun 16
CINCINNATI REDS vs. MIL; get to the game early for a Kids Sticker Sheet giveaway AND it is Family Sunday. Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati; 1:40 p.m.; see website for ticket pricing; 513-381-7337 or mlb.com/reds.
FREE SHOW AND TELL ON THE FARM: DAIRY DELIGHTS (register) tue 18
Make a cow mask and learn how ice cream and other dairy delights are made. Chrisholm MetroPark History Farmstead, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton; 2 - 3 p.m.; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.
FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Get your groove on with Tuesday night concerts at the Blue Ash Nature Park. Concessions will be open. Featuring Monday Night Big Band; Blue Ash Nature Park, 4433 Cooper Road, Blue Ash; 7 - 9 p.m.; blueashevents.com/ information/ index.php wed 19
COOKING! AT JOSEPH-BETH (register)
Young chefs can enjoy story time, crafts, a scavenger hunt, snack and more. Joseph-Beth Bookstore, 2692 Madison Road, Cincinnati; 2 p.m.; $25 per child; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth.com.
CREATE & PLAY: MODERN VISION
Ages 2 - 6 can explore the Taft’s art galleries and enjoy guided activities. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Cincinnati; 2:303:15 p.m.; $10 adult, $8 seniors 65+, free for children and adult members; 513-241-0343 or taftmuseum.org.
QUEEN CITY ZUMBINI
Ages 0 - 5 can enjoy music, movement, instruments and more with a caregiver. LilyPad Play, 2008 Madison Road, Cincinnati; 10 a.m.; $15, includes play pass;
513-673-0797 or queencityzbini. com.
UNDER THE BOARDWALK: FISH AND TURTLE FEEDING
Meet the critters that call Powel Crosley Lake home, see them get fed and learn all about them from a Nature Center Naturalist. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 3 p.m.; included in daily admission; $10 non-member adults, $6 non-member children, free for members; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
Thu 20
CINCINNATI MUSIC FESTIVAL
Three days of live music. Tonight’s show is at Andrew J. Brady Music Festival; Friday & Saturday shows are at Paycor Stadium; see website for performers and pricing; 7:30 p.m.; cincymusicfestival.com.
Cincinnati Reds Home Game
Vs. SF. Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati; 12:35 p.m.; see website for ticket pricing; 513-381-7337 or mlb.com/ reds.
FIRESIDE STORYTIME (register)
Cozy up by the fire and get lost in nature-themed tales and activities! Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 7 - 8 p.m.; $10 nonmember adult, $6 non-member child, includes daily admission; free for members; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
Fri 21
FREE BACON BOURBON AND BREW FESTIVAL
Live music performances, inflatables and events in the Bourbon Hall. Newport Festival Park, 1 Levee Way, Newport July 21: 5 - 11 p.m., July 22: 12 - 11 p.m., July 23: 12 - 9 p.m.; facebook.com/ baconbourbonandbrewfestival.
FREE CAM BABY TOURS (register)
Enjoy an art tour with Baby. *Strollers are not permitted. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; 11 a.m., 2 or 3 p.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
FREE IHM FESTIVAL
Games, rides, food and music. Friday, July 21 and 22: 6 p.m. - 12 a.m., Sunday, July 23: 4 - 10 p.m. 5876 Veterans Way, Burlington; ride and game tickets + food and drink available for purchase; 859689-5010 or ihmfestival.com.
FREE ST. DOMINIC PARISH FESTIVAL
Concessions, games and rides. Live music by Elvis & Tressler Comet (Friday); Excalibur (Saturday); the Naked Karate Girls (Sunday). St. Dominic Parish, Delhi Ave., Cincinnati; July 21: 611 p.m., July 22: 5 - 11 p.m., July 23: 5 - 10 p.m.; 513-471-7741 or stdominicdelhi.org.
Sat 22
MADAME BUTTERFLY
Cincinnati Opera presents Puccini’s heartrending tragedy Madame Butterfly created by a Japanese-American creative team. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m., see website for additional showtimes; tickets starting at $30; 513-744-3344 or cincinnatiopera.org/madamebutterfly.
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MAKE A HIKING STICK (register)
Craft a hiking stick; then take it for a spin. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 9 a.m.; $14, includes daily admission; $8 members; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
FREE RED, WHITE AND BLUE CRAFT SHOW
Browse crafters and food vendors from the Tri-State area. EnterTRAINment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 513-898-8000 or entertrainmentjunction.com.
FREE SIGN CRAFTING SATURDAY
Kids can explore the skills needed to become an expert sign maker while playing with different materials and learning about different elements of signmaking! American Sign Museum, 1330 Monmouth Ave., Cincinnati; 1 - 3 p.m.; 513-541-6366 or americansignmuseum.org.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, YOUNG @ PART
The Camp Jersey Production brings The Addams Family to life as a musical comedy. Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati; 3:30 OR 7 p.m.; $15, $11 student/senior; 513-621-2787 or cincinnatiarts.org.
Sun 23
Cincinnati Reds Home Game
Root for the home team at Great American Ball Park! Vs. AZ; get to the game early for a Reds Baseball Card giveaway AND it is Family Sunday. Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati; 1:40 p.m.; see website for ticket pricing; 513-381-7337 or mlb.com/reds
Mon 24
FREE JOSEPH-BETH STORY TIME
Morning story time for little ones Monday - Saturday. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road, Cincinnati; 10:30 a.m.; 513-3968960 or josephbeth.com.
Tue 25
FLORENCE Y’ALLS $2 TUESDAYS
See a Y’alls game for the lowest price ever - $2! There will also be $2 concession deals on soft drinks, hot dogs, popcorn and soft serve. Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence; 6:32 p.m.; $2 tickets and select concessions; 859-5944487 or florenceyalls.com.
FREE MEET OHIO WILDLIFE
Come face-to-face with a wild animal! Learn about how it lives in its habitat and what can be done to help this special animal thrive. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash; 7 p.m.; also on July 28; summitparkblueash.com.
Wed 26
WIZARDS AT JOSEPH BETH (register)
A Harry Potter event featuring crafts, story time, a scavenger hunt and snack. Joseph Beth Bookstore, 2692 Madison Road, Cincinnati; 2 p.m.; $25 per child; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth.com.
Thu 27
FREE GLIER’S GOETTAFEST
All-things goetta with live music, goetta pizza, nachos, Mac, coneys and more. River Boat Row, 1 Riverboat Row, Newport; July 27 and 28: 5 - 11 p.m., July 29: 12 - 11 p.m.; July 30: 12 - 9 p.m.; goetta.com/goettafest.
Fri 28
FLORENCE Y’ALLS FIREWORKS FRIDAY
Baseball & fireworks. Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence; 7:03 p.m.; tickets starting at $11; 859-594-4487 or florenceyalls.com.
SHARONFEST
Entertainment, rides, attractions and other festivities. Sharonville Community Center, 10990
Thornview Drive, Sharonville; July 28: 6 p.m. - 12 a.m., July 29: 5 p.m. - 12 a.m..; visit website for admission info; sharonfest.com.
FREE SUMMIT CINEMA
Watch Moana (PG) at Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash; 8 p.m.; summitparkblueash.com.
Sat 29
MASCOT-POLOOZA
Explore mascots. The American Sign Museum, 1330 Monmouth Ave., Cincinnati; 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; included with daily admission, $15 adult, $10 youth ages 13 - 18, three children ages 12 and younger are free with each paid adult; 513-541-6366 or americansignmuseum.org.
FREE STORYTIME WITH JEFFREY EBBELER
Story time featuring Ten Dragon Eggs: A Book About Counting Down. Joseph Beth Bookstore, 2692 Madison Road, Cincinnati; 11 a.m.; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth.com.
FREE SUMMER FUN IN THE VILLAGE
Enjoy old-fashioned pioneer games and meet historically dressed educators. Governor Bebb MetroPark Pioneer Village, 1979 Bebb Park Lane, Okeana; 1 - 3 p.m.; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.
Sun 30
FRITZ & FIONA’S SUNDAE FUNDAY
This fundraiser lets you sample ice creams, plus enjoy train and carousel rides. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati; 6 - 8 p.m.; $30 general admission, $25 members; 513281-4700 or cincinnatizoo.org.
FREE RAPTOR INC. OPEN HOUSE
Learn about birds of prey at Raptor Inc.’s July open house. Families can get up close, compare wingspans and touch biological artifacts. Donations are accepted, but this event is fun, family-friendly and free! Raptor Inc., 961 Barg Salt Run Road, Milford; 1 - 4 p.m.; 513-825-3325 or raptorinc.org.
