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FALL ADMISSION EVENTS Parent Preview Days (Age 2 to Grade 8) Thursdays, Oct. 15 and Nov. 12, 8:30 a.m. Upper School Open House (Grades 9-12) Thursday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m. Upper School Scholarship/Entrance Test Saturday, Nov. 21, 8:30 a.m. Montessori Information Sessions (Age 2-6) December 3 & January 12, 8:30 a.m. RSVP required for all events. Call 871-4700, ext. 261 or email admissions@summitcds.org
For Toddler Admission including application deadlines and for Early Action and Regular Decision, please visit http://www.summitcds.org/ admission • Montessori Toddler Program for Two-Year-Olds includes Orff Music and Spanish. • World Language begins at age 2 • Busing available from 10 school districts • Tuition assistance available for qualified families PreK-12, Merit Scholarships available Grades 7-12 • Now accepting applications for 2016-17 RSVP required for all events. For a complete list, visit www.summitcds.org/events 2161 Grandin Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208 513.871.4700 ext. 261 • www.summitcds.org
The Eighth Annual
Early Childhood Education Symposium Saturday, November 7 • 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Summit Country Day School Pediatrician, educator and author Kenneth Ginsburg, M.D., M.S. Ed., will deliver a keynote speech on parenting and host two breakout sessions. Dr. Ginsburg is a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a professor of pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He’s appeared on CNN, NPR, Today, CBS This Morning and network nightly news programs. His speech will address “Resilience in Action: Raising Children and Adolescents Who Are Prepared to Thrive.” While it’s not possible, or healthy, to protect youths from life’s challenges, parents can teach them to be resilient and provide them with the tools needed to tackle difficult situations. This program is an overview of Dr. Ginsburg’s Seven Cs Model of Resilience: competence, confidence, connection, character, contribution, coping and control. His speech will focus on how to help parents be an unwavering positive force in children’s lives. The second breakout session is for parents with children in grades 4-12 and is titled “Building Resilience in Children & Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings.” In his book of the same name, the doctor offers strategies to help youths deal with stress due to academic pressure, media messages, peer pressure and family tension. The goal is to build a family that honors independence while creating the interdependence that keeps everyone healthy and connected.
Free. Open to the public. CEUs for teachers. Register by Nov. 2. RSVPs requested, walk-ins welcome.
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teve Jobs didn’t do us any favors,” I quipped one morning, hurriedly winding my iPhone charger into a neat little bundle to tuck inside my handbag. My husband hates when I do this. “Don’t wind the wires!” he commands, insisting that it makes them break sooner than they ultimately would. I have a winding fetish, and he has an unwinding one. Opposites attract. But I can’t stand all of the stupid, loose strands. You should see our designated kitchen cabinet: USB cords, adapters, more chargers — a cacophany of family living, 2015 style. I call it stateof-the-art in a yucky state. So what did I mean about the late, innovative Mr. Jobs? That he perfected all of his devices to be so desirable and necessary to our lives. That our brains have all been Silicon-valleyed. That it was a lie we’d have more time for the things that matter. All of this high-tech coolness has only made us more productive, more busy, less together with our families. Many of us spend our days in front of one sexy Apple product or another only to get home for more of the same. Some of us have succeeded in establishing limits for ourselves and our kids, but more of us have not. It’s interesting to note that Jobs himself was a low-tech parent. Back when Apple was getting ready to release the first iPad, a New York Time’s reporter asked him if his kids loved the thing. “They haven’t used it,” Jobs admitted. “We limit how much technology our kids use at home.” Ahem. Jobs’ biographer, Walter Isaacson, spent a lot of time at the Jobs’ home, studying the subject of his book. He noticed something at the Jobs’ home that all of us parents should absorb (it was reported by the same writer at the Times): “Every evening Steve made a point of having dinner at the big long table in their kitchen, discussing books and history and a variety of things,” he said. “No one ever pulled out an iPad or computer. The kids did not seem addicted at all to devices.” I look over at my kitchen table where the laptop begs to be opened. “Come innnnn,” it whispers ... “I have something you wannnt ...” Ick. The idea of balance is back for us moms, only it’s not about balancing work and family, anymore. It’s about balancing work, family and screen time for ourselves and for our kids — for everyone’s sake. We need to mindfully lead the way at home. If you’re already succeeding at this, then good, you’re ahead of the rest of us. But are you sitting down for dinner unplugged and discussing books, history and current events? It’s still the norm to plop babies and toddlers down in front of the TV, using it as a babysitter. But now it’s also the norm to hand them iPads and smartphones; play videos in the car then turn on the TV again so you can cook dinner. I think we need to be careful. Steve Jobs didn’t do us any favors because his devices didn’t come with a warning for wide-eyed consumers. I’ll write it for Apple right now: “Warning: Failure to enforce time limits on the use of this device may result in a disconnected, unbalanced life. Proceed with caution.” You’re welcome.
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Dear Editor, I just read your Editor’s Note (“Winging It: Of Work and Breast Pumping;" September, 2015), and I am irritated by your take on it. I feel there is a greater need to advocate so that breastfeeding and pumping are given their rightful place; something that is normal everywhere and expected, including at work. I do agree that relaxation and peace of mind are important for breastfeeding mothers so we can supply more milk, but winging it does not bring this peace of mind, changing the USA family policies will. I don’t think that pumping in a comfortable closet should be encouraged. How does that support women and their important role in feeding their children? I feel that the message of “Winging It” is what has been told to women over and over from many decades, or the “don’t complain what it will be like for men ... they will never be.” This mentality is what still holds us back in asking for what is naturally right; like breastfeeding in public, having better family policies that give pay leave to mother and father, longer paid maternity and paternity leave, private places for pumping at work, family sick days, shorter working week hours for families, etc. Concerned and irritated reader and mother. Carolina Castaño Loaiza
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aking Strides Against Breast Cancer will take place on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Yeatman’s Cove in Sawyer Point (705 East Pete Rose Way). Hosted by the American Cancer Society and kicking off at 9 a.m., the walk features a Survivors’ Tent, live entertainment, snacks and more. A family-friendly, three-mile walk will also take place, so bring the whole gang to show your support for those who have survived or are struggling with breast cancer. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Visit makingstrideswalk.org/ cincinnati for more details.
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CINCINNATI SPORTS CLUB’S HEALTH FAIR, FAMILY FUN FEST AND OPEN HOUSE Cincinnati Sports Club (3950 Red Bank Road) will host their annual Get Healthy! Health Fair, along with a Family Fun Fest and Open House, on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Presented with The Christ Hospital, this FREE festival features wellness demos (including yoga and Zumba), experts to answer all your health and wellness questions, cooking demos, health screenings for skin cancer and blood pressure, flu shots, fitness competitions, and plenty of activities for the kiddos! For more info about CSC, visit cincinnatisportsclub.com.
SHORT ON TIME? MOBILE MAMMOGRAMS! • The UC Health Mobile Diagnostics Van is coming to a neighborhood near you with mammography screenings and other wellness services. The 40-foot van is equipped with the latest technol-
ogy, complete with private changing rooms and wheelchair lift. Head to uchealth.com/mobilediagnostics/calendar/ for dates and locations. To schedule your appointment, call 513-585-VANN (8266) and choose option #1. • TriHealths Women’s Sevices Van, which offers digital screening mammography, will be available at multiple locations in October. Call 513-5696565 or visit trihealth.com/institutes-and-services/womens-services/breast-care/. • Since January 2013, Mercy Health Mobile Mammography’s newest mobile unit has offered 3D imaging known as breast tomosynthesis — it can help increase the chance of detecting breast cancer early, and was the first in the region to offer the technology. Make an appointment at 513-686-3300 or 1-855-PINK124 (1-855-7465123). (It’s recommended that you verify that Mercy Health-Cincinnati and The Jewish Hospital are in-network providers with your insurance carrier. If you are uninsured or underinsured, Mercy Health has a need-based financial program that may be able to help — call 513-686-3300).
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he 11th annual iSPACE Space Day is loaded with hands-on activities and demonstrations, all designed to blow a kid’s (and parent’s) mind. Check out hovercraft rides, rocket launches, a liquid nitrogen demonstration, cosmic crafts and more. Kids can wear a space suit while learning about NASA’s past, present, and future, and experience what it’s like to be in a flight simulator. Get a look at 3D printing, aircraft engines, GPS technology, and even surgical instrument advancements for budding doctors. Space Day takes place from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 at iSPACE on the Scarlet Oaks Campus (9300 Scarlet Oaks Drive). Call 513612-5786 or visit ispacescience.org/events/space-day. Bev from iSpace dons a space suit during last year’s Space Day
FOR ALL: BOOKS BY THE BANKS Book lovers: don’t miss this year’s festival! Whether your interest is young adult fiction, kids’ authors, cookbooks, or murder mystery, you’ll find a book for each member of your family. Be sure to stop by the Haile/U.S. Bank Foundation Kids’ Corner for storybook characters, music, author-led story times, live performances, and loads of kid-friendly activities. The book festival offers workshops and author signings for young adults and parents. Books by the Banks takes place on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Duke Energy Convention Center (525 Elm St., downtown). Visit booksbythebanks.org for a list of attending authors.
FOR TEENS: NK-YA FEST Fans of Young Adult writing are invited to meet 24 authors, discover new books (and get them signed), get your questions answered in small group sessions, and purchase new finds from Joseph-Beth Booksellers. Sign up in advance to receive a free tote bag for all of your bookish needs. The NK-YA Fest, hosted by the Kenton County Public Library, takes place on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Erlanger Branch (401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger). Visit kentonlibrary.org/teens/nk-ya-fest for full details and a list of attending authors.
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FOR PARENTS: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM
Parents are invited to an education symposium on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at The Summit Country Day School (2161 Grandin Road). The gathering, which includes local experts in childhood learning and health and wellness, also features pediatrician, educator and author Kenneth Ginsburg. Ginsburg will discuss resilience in both children and teens during his keynote speech and breakout sessions. RSVP by Monday, Nov. 2 (walk-ins are welcome) at 513-871-4700, ext. 261, or summitcds.org.
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Family and friends are a huge resource for new moms, but sometimes what you really need is expert input — enter the postpartum doula.
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ou’re home with your little one — and a LOT of questions: Why does she cry? Will I be a good mom? What is that goo she keeps spitting up? Help! Perhaps it’s time for a postpartum doula! What exactly is a postpartum doula? She’s a trained professional who supports both you and your family as they adjust to a new baby, typically for the first 12 weeks after delivery. She’s there to educate the family on caring for Baby, but she’s also there to look out for you, Mom, making sure that you’re rested, hydrated, fed, and feeling confident about your new role. Katie Brenner, owner of Queen City Doulas, a new doula agency in Cincinnati, says, “Your doula will work with you as you establish your family’s routine, provide feeding education and support — whether by breast or by bottle — and provide hands-on education in newborn care, such as soothing baby, diapering and bathing.” Doulas also work with older siblings to help them adjust, and while many postpartum doulas offer light housekeeping and meal preparation, their main goal is to “help facilitate Mom’s recovery and your bonding as a family.” Brenner adds that doulas are also trained to recognize if something is abnormal and if necessary, can provide referrals
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to professionals like lactation consultants. Molly Murray, a Cincinnati birth doula who offers postpartum services, has seen a rise in the use of postpartum doulas. She says, “While many families are surrounded by friends and family with great intentions, they’re normally without the freedom of time or special skills and understanding of the mother and family’s physical and emotional needs.” A postpartum doula is there for you and your baby, according to Murray. This makes for a whole host of benefits, including more time for bonding and rest, and most importantly, less stress, since a doula’s expert advice can put you at ease. “Postpartum doulas can take some of the guess work out of newborn care, while also opening up the doors for communication and connection with information and resources,” Murray adds.
What to look for in a doula? Murray says to meet in person first. “Your postpartum doula is going to be spending a lot of time with you and your new (and most cherished) family members. It’s important that you like and trust [her].” In addition to certification and experience, Murray says to ask about availability. “Are they also on call as a birth doula or otherwise? What is their plan, should they not be
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able to make a shift?” She says that most doulas have back-up support, so this is someone you’ll want to meet as well. Brenner suggests the following questions when meeting a doula: • What kind of training have you had and how long have you been supporting families? • What are your biggest assets that you bring to postpartum care? • What is your parenting style or philosophy? • How would you best describe how you support new moms and families? • What has your experience been with supporting breast or bottle-feeding? • Do you and your team/back-up have current CPR/First Aid training, and a criminal record check?
What about cost? Fees for doulas can vary widely — some offer hourly rates, or like Queen City Doulas, packages that meet your specific needs. Some doulas offer payment plans as well, making it well worth the cost for Mom to get some rest, a little pampering, and best of all, time her with her precious gem.
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arrowheads and shrunken heads, pottery and photos of a German concentration camp, along with idols and religious pictures. Upstairs it got weirder. “They say it starts on the fifth step,” Hendricks said. I didn’t feel anything, my husband only noticed that he had to duck his head, but of the two women who came in behind us, only one made it to the top. “She couldn’t go on,” said Hendricks. “She started feeling the spirit aura and had to leave.” I never experienced ghostly sensations, but felt chills looking at stakes described as vampire protection, a doll in a casket, a feathered wolf-man mask, a crystal ball, and a ouija board labeled “especially dangerous.” “I have another ouija board, it’s even more dangerous,” said Hendricks as we left. “I hesitated even putting that one out, I’m thinking about putting the other out, but that might be too dangerous.” J
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the seat and two elevated windows rewarded my efforts with a comfortable breeze and views of cornfields, wildflowers, trees and the canal. Meanwhile, the train chugged along, whistled at crossings, and started back at the End of the Line. Ready for lunch, we asked the conductor about local eateries. He raved about the homemade waffle cones and delicious ice cream at Grannie’s Cookie Jar, and also suggested the tasty hot dogs for a dollar at the depot, but we opted for the specialty gourmet grilled cheese paninis at the Smelly Gourmet. “Good choice,” said the gentleman behind us as we walked up the back steps. The man happens to play music at the restaurant. Civil War-era tunes complimented the reenactment scheduled in the town that day, and on other days, he plays cowboy songs for Wild West weekends. “Hey, you don’t have any popcorn,” said the musician, and he remedied that situation and took our order. I was curious about the Spam sandwich, but I had a delicious Philly cheese steak while my husband enjoyed pulled pork. We ate our sandwiches accompanied by deep fried tortilla chips on the porch while a pleasant breeze teased the curtains, the train whistle blew, and live music played. Before leaving town, we paid another $5 each for admission to the Metamora Museum of Oddities. Owner Paul J. Hendricks warned us at the entrance that the place was haunted, “Just so you know what you’re getting into.” On the first floor, we walked through a collection of
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MAKING MULTIPLES MANAGEABLE By Sherry Hang
Managing multiples, be it twins or more, can feel intimidating. But a strong support network can help with newborn care, household tasks and peace of mind.
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aving a newborn at home can be hectic enough, but try doubling, tripling, or even quadrupling the chaos! Meet some moms who survived those first few months and steal some of their best “new mom” hacks for your own tiny tot or tots! ALL IN THE FAMILY The news that she was having twins didn’t faze Dianna Albers at all. “We smiled ear to ear all the way to the car, and then as soon as our doors slammed, we looked at each other and said, ‘Holy cow, what are we going to do?’ Still smiling though!” She says a few things were in their favor — they were having boys, which meant that some items from their older son could be passed down and reused. What really helped, though, was a strong family support network. When the twins arrived, their dad was able to take two weeks of vacation, and both grandmothers took turns staying over to help with household tasks like laundry. “My extended family also made meals and just came over to hold them while I showered,” says Albers, adding that you definitely have to schedule showers when looking after twins, a toddler and a 9-year-old!
MEETING OTHER MOMS Jen Howell is a mom of a 4-year-old and a 14-year-old, along with 7-month-old triplets. “When I found out I was pregnant with triplets (natural, spontaneous) when trying for ‘just one more,’ it was more than overwhelming and scary,” she says. “When you hear the words from your trusted doctor after an ultrasound that ‘we will be transferring your care because we do not specialize in high-order multiple pregnancies,’ it is the scariest of times.” Fortunately, she adds, the Tri-State Multiples group welcomed her with open arms, and she found that being able to talk with other moms who had been there was a huge help, as they were able to offer advice based on their own experiences and sympathetic support. “These ladies have been a saving grace on many occasions,”
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says Howell. “To have a mom that understands when your dearest friends cannot help is truly life-saving!” Howell was also on hospital bed rest on the Special Care OB floor at Good Samaritan Hospital and met several other expecting moms there as well. So far, they have kept in touch, and recently had a play date in August — “12 sets of 6-month-old tiwns with six adults!” READING UP Sometimes the best information comes from the sources you gather for yourself. Brittany Turner found out she was having twins shortly after getting married. “It is truly terrifying, not only because you grow and stretch to enormous lengths with multiples, but there is immediate worry about preterm labor, whether or not both will survive the first trimester, will you have to go on bed rest, will the babies have to be left in the NICU at birth ... just to name a few,” she says. While her husband was her first and foremost pillar of support, along with her mother and mother-in-law, Turner says she loved the book What To Expect When You’re Expecting. “I also researched on the internet and checked out tons of books from my local library,” she says. THE IMPORTANCE OF GETTING ORGANIZED Amy Hoffman also prepared with some online research before delivering twins: “I did a ton of online reading, mostly about how to stay healthy during my pregnancy to ensure the best chances for the babies to get as close to term as possible. There are increased risks with multiple births, so while I was really worried about when they came, I was even more worried about getting them safely to birth (they were my first).“ Fortunately, she found a good way to distract herself from the stress. “We did a ton of consignment sales and garage sales and ‘craiglisting’,” as getting that many supplies is super expensive,” she says. “For things like bouncy chairs and boppies and such, it was much cheaper to bargain hunt, and it made the prep more fun.”
Before delivery, Hoffman also checked out the Facebook page of the Northeastern Cincinnati Mothers of Twins and More, pointing out that it’s a good spot to post questions and get quick answers from other mothers. She admits that she didn’t do all that much in the way of preparation before her children arrived. “We did think about who needed to be at the house to help after the birth, but didn’t pre-plan much beyond that,” she says. But once she realized how much help she would need, she reached out to the club and they were able to recommend a nurse. ADVICE TO NEW MOMS Moms who have “been there” often have good advice to share, and sometimes it’s just something simple. For expecting moms, Turner advises to “take the help that is offered, rest as often as you can, embrace your stretching skin, and keep a journal throughout your pregnancy to go back to later in life. It truly is a miracle to experience.” What’s the best part of having a strong network? For some, it’s about finding people in similar situations who can understand. Says Hoffman of Northeastern Cincinnati Mothers of Twins and More, “It is so helpful to learn from the people who have been there and to meet other moms going through the same thing. Then as the kids get older, it is nice to meet up with people that have kids the same age. Multiples have unique needs and it is good to get expertise. The club also has the sale, which is a great way to get money for the things you are finished with and to stock up with new things cheaply. And I really like the events where we get together without kids and just relax!” Regardless of the kind of support system you put in place, whether it’s family, friends, a local moms club, or even just some thorough research, it can go a long way toward preserving your peace of mind. Says Albers, “If you don’t have help or back-up when you are completely run down, tired, and cranky, you will lose your sanity — and us moms kind of need that!” J
Local Support Groups for Moms of Multiples Eastern Hills Mothers of Twins Club ehmotc.com
La Leche League of Cincinnati Mothers of Multiples lllohio.org/groups/multiples.html
Northeastern Cincinnati Mothers of Twins and More nemotmc.com
Northern Kentucky Mothers of Twins Club nkmotc.webs.com
Tri-State Multiples tristatemultiples.com
West Chester Mothers of Twins and More wcmultiples.org
Western Cincinnati Mothers of Twins Club wcmotc.org
Sherry Hang is editor for this publication.
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Let our ageby-age guide plus tips from local experts help you help your child if he’s facing an operation.
aren’s son was only 18 months old when he had to have surgery to repair blocked tear ducts. “I remember holding him in my arms while they gave him the nitrous, and he started crying,” she recalls. “The nurses told me that it was OK, that he was taking in the nitrous faster that way. Then his eyes rolled into the back of his head and he went limp, and they took him out of my arms.” Although it was a scary moment that she wasn’t entirely prepared for, Karen and her son both made it through the day just fine.
Surgery can certainly be scary for patients of ALL ages. When a child needs to have a surgical procedure, the fear is doubled. Both children and their caregivers experience anxiety, making advance preparation all the more important. Fortunately, the experts at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) have several tips to help children — and you — get through the day.
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Routine and consistency are of the utmost importance with infants. When preparing an infant for a surgical procedure, the biggest
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obstacle will be taking them out of their routine. They might wake up earlier than usual, and they will most likely miss a feeding due to eating and drinking restrictions. Your child may be tired, hungry or generally cranky the day of surgery. This is absolutely normal. You can try to soothe your child with comforting, familiar items. Bring a familiar lovey such as a pacifier, blanket or stuffed animal to the hospital. It may be helpful to have teddy on hand, but Cindy Pettit, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with the department of Anesthesia at CCHMC,
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SURGERY says the most important asset your infant has prior to surgery will be you. Simply be there with your child. Be encouraging and calming towards your baby by dimming the lights, singing favorite songs, or even taking a stroll through the hall.
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Toddlers are well known for being opinionated and for saying “No!” They are more aware that they have some control over their world, and surgery may make them feel like they have none. If your child enjoys making decisions, allow him to choose what he would like to wear the day of surgery, allow him to pick which stuffed animal he would like to bring with him, and include him in the process of choosing entertainment and snack options for afterwards. Toddlers only need to know about their surgery a few days in advance. Pettit cautions that toddlers may act out once they know they’re going to have surgery, and this behavior is typical. Toddlers acting out are expressing their anxiety, and they should return to their normal behavior after surgery.
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By the time a child is 4 years old, he has most likely visited with his pediatrician a handful of times. He may express fear at doctor visits, or face them with a smile. But a new medical facility with unfamiliar faces may frighten your young child. The experts recommend telling a toddler that he will be having a procedure only a few days beforehand, and to play to his strengths when explaining what’s going to happen. Preschoolers have a growing vocabularies and love pretend play! Play doctor with your child, and listen to a stuffed animal’s heartbeat with a stethoscope and take its
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temperature. Then allow your child to give you a checkup, and give him a little checkup, too. Many children have favorite iconic characters that they love and trust. Television shows and book series often have episodes or books that focus on doctors, hospitals and health care. See what your local library has available. Kids trust their favorite characters, so hearing them discuss medical information will be reassuring.
SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN
School-aged children may have misconceptions from the media or friends, so it’s best to approach the idea of surgery openly with them. Explain in simple terms what will happen the day of surgery and why. An open dialogue will hopefully clear up any misconceptions. Let kids this age know about their procedure two weeks prior. This will give your child several opportunities to ask questions and discuss concerns with you. School-aged children (and all children ages 3 and older) may benefit from a tour of where their procedure will take place. Lauren Kathman, a certified child life specialist, is part of a team that gives tours to children who will have surgery at CCHMC. Tour administrators let children see basic medical equipment, put an ID bracelet on a stuffed animal and give it a quick checkup, view the surgery room, and also introduce kids to the many flavors of “sleepy air.” A same day surgery tour will familiarize your child with the hospital and may put his fears at ease.
TEENAGERS
Teenagers love a sense of independence, but a surgical procedure can make a teen feel dependent on their parents. After a procedure, he may need to take time off from school, work and other favorite activities. Being honest with your teen, and making him a part of the planning process may help ease pre-surgery tension.
Discuss with your teen’s employers, coaches and teachers how much time he may need to recuperate, and figure out what can realistically be done while he heals and what needs to be pushed back. Keeping other adults in your child’s life in the loop may reduce the pressure he feels regarding due dates and obligations. Kathman recommends letting your teen know it’s OK to be nervous, scared and even to cry. Teens may feel the need to put on a tough face, but it’s important that they’re honest about their pain levels so they can receive proper pain management. Both Pettit and Kathman agree that parents know their children’s personalities best. What works for one child may not work for another. Each child, condition and procedure is unique. In general, being there for him, giving him honest information regarding his procedure, and allowing him to make choices throughout the process can put him at ease. J Amanda Ciani lives in Northern Kentucky with her husband and their two terrific toddlers. She enjoys writing haiku parenting poems for her blog (haikuciani. weebly.com) and Twitter account (@haikuciani).
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For Parents and Caregivers Regardless of your child’s age and what surgical procedure he’s having, it’s normal to be anxious. During the process of diagnosis and pre-surgery all the way through post-op, your child will look to you for answers and for strength. The experts at CCHMC recommend that you take care of yourself, and arm yourself with knowledge. Prior to surgery, make sure you are hydrated, and getting good nutrition and proper sleep. Taking care of yourself will allow you to take better care of your child when he comes out of surgery. Consider making arrangements for siblings on the day of surgery, so you can focus your energy on your patient. If you would like to know more about your child’s condition or the procedure itself, ask his doctor about recommended resources. Doing “safe research” with recommended resources will allow you to learn about a condition or procedure, without getting misinformation from a regular internet search. If you and your child come up with questions prior to surgery, write them down in a journal, and ask the doctor.
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WHEN DIVORCE Divorce is traumatic, yes. But there are times when it is the right thing to do.
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orthern Kentucky dad Brant Owens divorced his first wife when his son was 5 years old. “It was an unplanned pregnancy,” he explains, “so I think I could say that the entire marriage happened because of the child.” It’s long been believed that divorce harms children, but does it really? The short answer is yes. However, when looking at the long-term effects of divorce, researchers now know that divorce is not as harmful to children as having to endure their parents’ toxic relationship. Brant’s son, who is now 26 years old, “feels as if he grew up with four great parents,” Owens says. “Had we stuck together for his sake, he would have likely had two lousy parents.”
MODELING THE RELATIONSHIP Sharon James, Parent Education Program Manager, Mediator, and Parent Coach for Beech Acres Parenting Center, says when you want to stick it out for the kids, “think about the message you’re giving them about relationships.” Even if you’re not fighting, if you’re in a bad relationship, there’s tension in the air. “Children are observers of their world,” James says, “and you’re modeling for them what love looks like.” This was true for Owens. He remembers reaching a point of becoming detached emotionally from his entire situation. He says, “Imagine living in a house with two people who are just existing together and not thriving and enjoying together. It creates a lot of stress.” Helen Duncan Gavin, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky, says to think of being a parent as a loving feeling you give your kids. She says, “A bad, toxic relationship takes away from that feeling.” Gavin is also divorced. She says parents need to ask themselves, “Is this the relationship I want my kid to have?” After her divorce, Gavin worried that her bad relationship meant that her daughters would pick poor partnerships in their adulthood, but they didn’t. She says, “They picked partners who treated them like Mom did.” She was able to model a loving relationship by
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nurturing that feeling she gave her girls. A parent also models how to take care of oneself. If it were your child or someone you loved existing through a bad relationship you would ask them, “Why are you doing this?” James says it’s “important to think about yourself.” Treat yourself well. This goes beyond brushing your teeth and sweeping the floor. It includes choosing healthy relationships. Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience a loving relationship. By staying in a bad partnership, you’re cheating yourself and your children out of that experience.
THE BURDEN CHILDREN CARRY Children are observers. James says she frequently hears, “I knew my parents didn’t care for each other.” James says it’s a burden for children to feel that parents chose to stay in an unhappy marriage for their sake. Telling your children that “we waited until you were old enough to understand,” or “we waited until you were out of high school” does not make them feel loved. Instead, it makes them feel guilty. “Kids never say, ‘thank you for doing that,’” James says. If somehow the parents manage to keep their discord unknown to the child, a divorce announcement may make them feel very disillusioned about their childhood. Was it fake? Did they ever love one another? These are the questions they will struggle with into their adulthood when parents hold on until the kids are a certain age.
IS IT REALLY FOR THE CHILD’S SAKE? James says to challenge yourself when you feel yourself leaning towards that reasoning for keeping the relationship going. Is it really for the sake of the kids? There are many layers to divorce. She suggests counseling or at least a relationship consultation to help soul search and sift through why you may
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IS GOOD FOR KIDS be willing to stay in a bad relationship. Don’t pin it on the kids until you’ve sifted through your emotions. Maybe you’re afraid to let go for other reasons. Maybe verbalizing that it’s for the kids sounds noble. In truth, you may really be afraid of the unknown, or you could be holding on to some hope that it will work out. Maybe the prospect of a new home and a new job without spousal support is scary, or you fear that you’ll not be able to see the kids enough. These feelings are valid. You owe it to yourself and your children to figure it out. Sometimes, James says, “staying together can be a very selfish thing.” It keeps a comfortable facade going and makes you feel like less of a “bad guy” than if you were to initiate divorce. Other times, it’s not the divorce that’s about the kids. Instead your life becomes about the kids and your relationship gets lost. Gavin says, “People forget to nurture the relationship and instead they limp across the parenting finish line.” When this happens, parents are left alone in an empty nest and have no idea how to continue on with their relationship. This gives the impression that they were together for the kids’ sake when really they simply lost their relationship along the way. Couples counseling can help parents decide how to move forward with what’s best for the whole family.
PARENTING MATTERS Regardless of the reasons for a divorce or for staying, it’s how you parent through the hard times that matters most. This is where children feel the most impact. Kids of different ages respond differently. Younger kids tend to say things like, “If I just behave better then everything will be OK.” James says, “If there are different parenting styles, when the kid hears fights about them they will recreate that ‘this is about me.’”
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Younger children also worry about things like where they’re going to live. James says to tell them what you know, such as where they will go to school and where they will live, but don’t give adult information like “Mom is having an affair.” That’s not their business. Give the child support and security. Teens tend to respond in anger and are more vocal about how they feel. James says, “They want information” ... and they’ll demand to know why. James warns, “Don’t answer the intimate questions and don’t bash the other parent.” This age group will also tend to freak out about the prospect of their parents dating, because they’re also dating, James says. It’s more about how embarrassing it all is for teens. If a parent feels they were jilted, they may want the children “on their side.” This is when bashing happens. James says, “You’re trying to alienate your kid and that’s not OK.” Do not expose your child to toxic things. “The stress of the divorce caused me to lick my own wounds and perhaps have less to offer my son, emotionally, for a period of time,” Owens says. “But once that period ended, my better state of mind and happiness allowed me to be a much better parent and influence in his life.” James says, “There’s an emotional process, and it never ends.” Children will revisit the divorce many times in different stages of their life and analyze what happened. Parents should also revisit what happened. Gavin stresses the importance of doing this. She says, “If you don’t dig into your baggage before you get married again, it will explode on you.” Owens agrees. He says, “If you don’t take the opportunity to self reflect and understand what you did wrong and what went wrong, you run the risk of making the same mistakes again. Work on yourself in order to move forward to a better life and better relationships.” Owens is 14 years into his second marriage and he says, “My second marriage has been 14 years of bliss, truly.” J Bonnie Jean Feldkamp is a writer and mother of three. Like her on Facebook at facebook.com/WriterBonnie for her latest articles, trusted parenting tips, news, science-based trivia, and all the fun kid videos you can handle.
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Would you like your children to participate in a wholesome activity that promotes good health and athleticism while building confidence and self-esteem? Try Premier Tumbling and Dance. We offer a variety of classes including tumbling, acro, ballet, hip-hop, jazz, pre-school and after-school programs, as well as adult fitness classes. Recreational or competitive dance teams. Serving the Cincinnati area with our newly updated 20,000 sq. ft. dance studio.
Committed to the fine arts which emphasizes educating the child as a whole. A professional level studio is qualified to accentuate and strengthen your child’s learning through updates of the latest dance techniques and methods with creative strategies. Open to ages 2.5 - adult in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, pointe and a competition team. Sign ups open during the entire season.
Stamping jewelry is a great after school activity or you can bring your children in for our Wednesday evening classes from 7 - 8:30 p.m. to hand stamp bracelets, keychains, necklaces, dog tags and so much more! No experience required. Fun for ages 6 and up. Instruction is always free. Make jewelry and accessories from this store or our sister store Stampin Off The Path.
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!
Tippi Toes Multiple Cincinnati locations tippitoesdance.com/cincinnati
513-578-1280
Tippi Toes Dance Company cheerfully provides children with a fun, positive and nurturing environment so they are able to experience the joys of dance, self-expression and movement. Classes are specifically designed to develop motor skills and body awareness while enhancing each child’s self-esteem. Open enrollment throughout the year – it’s never too late to join!
EDUCATION/ENRICHMENT 3-C Horsemanship School 3783 East Foster-Maineville Road, Morrow 3cfarmhorsemanshipschool.com
513-899-2730
Archbishop McNicholas High School 6536 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati mcnhs.org
513-231-3500
Bethany School 555 Albion Ave., Cincinnati bethanyschool.org
513-771-7462
The Campus at Kids First 7900 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati thecampuskf.com
513-629-5437
We start beginners and finish winners! Students are given top training in all the seats of equitation: Balanced Seat, Saddle Seat, Western Seat and Hunt Seat. We have two indoor and one outdoor arena, which allow us to provide lessons to our students all year, through every season. Our philosophy is three fold: to make each student a better horseman, rider and person, to help each student to learn to love and respect the horses and one another, and to learn to be more responsible and hard working.
Archbishop McNicholas High School promotes a Christ-centered, Catholic community that embraces each student spiritually, intellectually, morally and physically. We provide a safe, nurturing, creative and challenging campus where individuals will grow in knowledge and faith. We equip our students with opportunities and experiences that will enable them to achieve excellence, live out gospel values and attain full stature in Christ. Open House, Sun. Oct. 25, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Highly diverse student population. Offers services to students in grades K - 8 with wireless laptop computers, state-of-the-art computer lab, Spanish classes, elective courses, learner support/tutoring, before- and after-school care, and a wide range of after school activities. Student/teacher ratio - 15:1. Come tour our campus – Open House on Sat., Oct. 10, 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Private, full-day Kindergarten! We offer the premier early learning experience for children ages 6 wks. - Kindergarten. As the only early learning center in the area to make physical education a priority, we give your child an academic edge by integrating a physical education curriculum into every child’s daily schedule. Campus Kids receive the most well-rounded physical and academic education, but your child’s long-term happiness and emotional well-being always comes first at The Campus.
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Chai Tots Early Childhood Center 7587 Central Parke Blvd., Mason chaitots.com
513-234-0600
Children’s Meeting House 927 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland cmhschool.com
513-683-4757
Cincinnati Country Day School 6905 Given Road, Cincinnati countryday.net
513-561-7298
Cincinnati Public Schools 2651 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati cps-k12.org
513-363-0000
Creative Tots Mason 6408 Thornberry, Mason creativetots.com
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Engineering For Kids 8156 Mall Road, Florence, KY engineeringforkids.com/location/nky
859-630-3268
Chai Tots provides a blend of Jewish and Montessori education offering strong academics stressing life skills, interpersonal relationship skills and nurturing a love for life-long learning. We customize a curriculum for each student. Now offering a cutting edge technology enhanced program, web cams, yoga, music, Hebrew, French, art, tae kwon do, after-school enrichment and a “drop off” childcare service. Separate Discovery Hebrew School. Limited space. Now enrolling.
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Since 1972, Children’s Meeting House Montessori School has been using Montessori principles, materials and dedicated teachers to empower children to develop at a pace inspired by their own love of discovery. To learn more about our pre-school options, enrichment programs, summer camps and our woodland campus visit our website.
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CCDS is a co-educational, independent, college-preparatory school for students from 18 mos. - grade 12. Located on a beautiful 62-acre campus in Indian Hill. Merit and need-based tuition assistance is available.
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Cincinnati Public Schools ranks among the top two percent of Ohio districts for students’ learning growth and offers families high-quality school choices and academic programs. The district’s innovative approach to education, its investment in effective and caring teachers, and vast array of collaborative partnerships have accelerated school performance to the highest level in decades – ensuring that students in preschool to 12th grade thrive and graduate prepared for successful lives in the 21st century.
A small private preschool providing toddler, early 3’s, preschool, pre-K programs and summer camp. Spanish, music, art and yoga enrichment available. Low class ratios. We believe children flourish in a stimulating environment which emphasizes growth in intellectual, social, emotional and physical development. Committed to creating a warm, caring and supportive atmosphere. To discover a new approach to preschool, visit our website and schedule a tour.
Engineering For Kids® brings the wonder and excitement of STEM education (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) to children ages 4 - 14 through a variety of hands-on learning experiences. Our programs include: classes, camps, parties and workshops. Create your own video game! Design a hot air balloon! Build rockets, roller coasters, and robots! Have your school start an after-school program with us or sign your child up for our evening workshops at our learning center.
iSPACE ispacescience.org 513-612-5786
iSPACE, the STEM Learning Place, makes learning exciting with our hands-on STEM programs. To bring LEGO robotics, engineering, programming, rocketry and more to your child’s school for during or after school programs, call us or visit our website. Calendar fills quickly so register early.
The Kinder Garden School 10969 Reed Hartman Hwy., Blue Ash 5900 West Chester Road, Ste. C, West Chester kindergardenschool.com
513-791-4300 513-874-3100
Mother Of Mercy High School 3036 Werk Road, Cincinnati motherofmercy.org
513-661-7240
Rockwern Academy 8401 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati rockwernacademy.org
513-984-3770
Summit Country Day School 2161 Grandin Road, Cincinnati summitcds.org
513-871-4700
Celebrating 11 great years! Together with interaction of child, staff and family, we develop the complete child. We provide formative encouragement and knowledge with hands-on staff taking a personal interest in family and holistic education decisions for the child. Devoted to growing a child’s wish to flourish and learn by cultivating curiosity and problem-solving proficiency.
Our Individual Excellence Program strengthens students’ 21st century skills including collaboration, communication, innovation, creativity, problem solving and personal responsibility. All incoming students now receive an iPad, which enables girls to become tech-agile in a rapidly-changing digital world. Be inspired by what Mercy has to offer at our Open House, Nov. 1, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
A premiere Jewish day school focused on academic excellence since 1952. Educating students from 18 mos. - grade 8. Rockwern Academy is a community of learners where students, families and teachers join together to ensure that every individual child is free to rise to challenges and soar, academically and personally. Rockwern Academy has created a culture of excellence, reflected by our teachers, programs, curriculum and our commitment to fostering a love of Jewish life and learning.
Founded in 1890, the area’s only Catholic, independent co-ed, college prep school serving students 2 yrs. - grade 12. Programs include a classical academic curriculum with a global perspective and a nationally recognized Character Education program. Celebrating 50 years of academic excellence in Montessori education!
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Warren County Community Services wccsi.org/earlylearning 513-695-2213 Introducing our NEW morning class!
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• Family-focused studio - Ages 2 1/2 through adult • Budget-friendly tuition • Sign-ups open during entire season
WCCS offers free Head Start and Early Head Start services for income eligible children ages birth - 5, and also preschool and child care for private paying families. We operate four centers in Warren County, and a home-based option for infants and toddlers. Our five-star rating through Ohio’s Step Up to Quality means our program is committed to the highest quality.
FITNESS/SPORTS Hubbard Family Swim School 7900 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati hubbardswim.com
513-530-0123
Lazer Kraze 7082 Columbia Road, Mason 1335 Donaldson Road, Erlanger, KY lazerkraze.com
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M & M Archery Range 10112 Toebben Drive, Independence, KY mmarchery.com
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Hubbard Family Swim School’s international reputation for excellence is a result of our passion for teaching and our learn-to-swim techniques. We are committed to provide swim lessons that build comfort and confidence in a child centered environment while making them safer around water. Join us for weekly classes.
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In both locations, stop in after school on Tuesday and Thursday to get moving after a long day of sitting still. Whether it’s the indoor trampoline or laser tag you will get your heart pumping the fun way. Tuesday and Thursday, 4 - 6 p.m., buy a 60-minute trampoline session and get a free laser tag mission. It’s out-of-this-world fun!
Introduce your child to archery! We at feel our youths are the most valuable investment we all can make in preserving the great sport of archery and the future of hunting to preserve enjoyment in the great outdoors. Our Introduction to Archery class teaches students how to use both Recurve and Compound bows. We will focus on form and safety, giving students the basics that get them safely shooting and introduces them to the exciting and adventurous world of archery that so many youths and adults love!
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati myy.org
513-362-YMCA (9622)
At the Y, we ensure that children and teens reach their full potential by helping them grow physically, mentally, and socially. Leadership and academic enrichment programs include school age care (over 85 sites), preschool (two Autism centers), kindergarten, infant/toddler care, teen college and career readiness program, youth and government program, and day and overnight camps.
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In celebration of Johnny Appleseed’s birthday, hear a story about his life and then make an apple sachet to take home, and enjoy a tasty apple treat. Totter’s Otterville, 4314 Boron Drive, Covington; 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Oct. 1 2; free with general admission ($8.95); 859-491-1441 or tottersotterville.com.
CHARLEY HARPER FOR LITTLE NATURALISTS
Bring your little nature artists to create an art project in Charley Harper’s childfriendly style of nature art. Ellenwood Nature Barn, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road; 12 p.m. Oct. 1 - 2; $3 per child plus a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County motor vehicle permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-5217275 or greatparks.org.
FALL ON THE FARM
through the “I Spy” woods), a child’s play area complete with straw maze and giant slide, Spookley the Square Pumpkin Storyboard Trail, a kids’ corn maze, cow train rides, farm animals, caramel apples and more. Hours are 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mon - Sat, 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Sun, hayrides are 1 - 6 p.m. Mon - Fri; all day Sat - Sun. Open through Oct. 31. Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 9669 Hwy. 48, Loveland; $7 Mon - Fri; $10 Sat - Sun; 513-6979173 or fallonthefarm.com.
JACK O’LANTERN JUNCTION
It’s Halloween fun for the whole family! Walk through the trick-or-treat maze and see kid-friendly ghosts, skeletons and more. Stop and color, or visit the Halloweenville miniature animated display. Enjoy the area’s only indoor pumpkin patch (where kids get a free mini-pumpkin!), and take a spin on the two outdoor kids’ train rides. Jack O’Lantern Junction is open through Nov. 1. EnterTRAINment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon - Sat, 12 - 6 p.m. Sun; tickets start at $9.95 for ages 3 - 12, $11.95 for seniors, and $13.95 for adults; 513-898-8000 or
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KROHN’S FALL FLORAL SHOW
Chrysanthemums, pumpkins and gourds, oh my! Stop by and enjoy the splendor of the fall season. Take a seat at a picnic table dressed with an exceptional centerpiece inspired by the autumn florals. Learn about the history of the harvest throughout the showroom and discover some seasonal crafts in the education room. Exhibit is on display through Oct. 25; open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily, closed on Mondays. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive; $4 adults, $2 ages 5 - 12, free ages 1 - 4; 513-421-5707 or cincinnatiparks.com/krohn.
MERMAIDS AT NEWPORT AQUARIUM
Meet the world-famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids! Watch them swim underwater with their favorite aquarium animals, plus meet a mermaid up-close and out of the water during one of the daily meet-andgreet times (visit site for schedule). Exhibit runs through Oct. 12. Newport Aquarium, 1 Aquarium Way, Newport; free with admission ($23 adults, $15
ages 2 - 12, free ages younger than 2); 800-406-3474 or newportaquarium. com.
FREE MOM TO MOM
Meet other new moms and get answers to your questions, support, understanding and companionship. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Ave.; 10:30 a.m. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies.com.
POND LIFE
How far can a frog jump? What does a baby dragonfly look like? Come discover the wondrous creatures that live in and around the pond as we take a closer look at this habitat. Programs held at 10:45 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. Tue Sat, and 1 and 4 p.m. Sun, through Oct. 4. Highfield Discovery Garden inside Glenwood Gardens, 10397 Springfield Pike; $5 adults, $4 ages 2 - 12, plus a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
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Fabulous Fall Funday Sunday, October 18, 1–4 p.m. Halloween is on its way— start the fun at the Taft! Make a fall decoration, meet some live ‘spooky’ animals, and become an art detective at the Art Cart. Enjoy a performance of Little Red Riding Hood by ArtReach at 2 p.m. (ideal for kids in grades K–5). FREE. No reservations required.
Families explore, create, and play! ArtReach is a division of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Sponsors: Charles H. Dater Foundation and L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation Free Sundays
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OCTOBER events requiring advance registration begin on page 53. FREE STORY TIME WITH MISS ALICIA
Join blue manatee’s Miss Alicia for stories and fun! blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10 a.m. Oct. 1, 15 and 29; 513731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
SUPER SPROUTS: HARING HEARTS
Inspired by pop artist Keith Haring, children create a masterpiece of swirls and scribbles. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 2 - 4 p.m.; free with admission (all museums pass $14.50 adults, $13.50 seniors, $10.50 ages 3 - 12, $5.50 ages 1 - 2); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.
THURSDAY ART PLAY: MUTANT REFLECTIONS
The artist Mark Mothersbaugh alters vintage photographs that show symmetrical reflections of a subject’s face. Play with portraits, reflections and kaleidoscopes to create distorted images inspired by his work. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St.; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free to members, free with admission to nonmembers ($7.50 adults, $5.50 seniors and students, free ages younger than 5); 513-345-8405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
EXPERIENCE: DOWNTOWN Washington Park & The City Flea By Lauren Barnes
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ne of my favorite things to do with my boys Rowen (age 3-and-a-half) and Remy (9 months) is to take a trip to Washington Park. Located right in the heart of Downtown, this park is a huge creative play land, where kids can express themselves. The park offers several activities for kids of all ages, including a giant play castle, climbing walls, a sandbox, slides, a canal boat in a stream, musical instruments and more. The kids love it and it keeps them happy for hours on end. Or, visit The City Flea, which is held at the park one Saturday each month from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Adults and kids will enjoy unique vendors, food and drink. One side of the park is loaded with kids entertainment and special events like oversized block building stations and face painting. It’s a very cost-effective way to spend a day with your kids, so pack a lunch and enjoy your day outside! Washington Park is located at 1230 Elm St. Visit washingtonpark.org.
TOTTER’S PUMPKIN PATCH
Kids can ride the trolley (weather permitting) to Totter’s pumpkin patch and select their very own pumpkin! Through Oct. 23, please call for times. Totter’s Otterville, 4314 Boron Drive, Covington; $2 per pumpkin, per child; 859-491-1441 or tottersotterville.com.
fri 2 FAMILY FUN FRIDAY AT THE PLACE RETRO ARCADE
Bring your immediate family to play all evening for a flat fee — no quarters are needed! Check out more than 60 retro arcade games like Donkey Kong and Asteroids, as well as console games on XBox and PlayStation. The Place Retro Arcade, 4069 East Galbraith Road; 6 - 11 p.m. Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; $20; 513-745-0803 or theplaceretroarcade.weebly.com.
sat 3 BRASSTACULAR!
Meet the members of the brass family, with help from the Linton musicians. You’ll want to join the parade and toot your own horn after hearing the bold,
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DISNEY IN CONCERT: A SILLY SYMPHONY CELEBRATION
85 years after their original debut, Walt Disney’s Silly Symphony cartoons get their Midwest premier performance with the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. Accompanied by their original music scores performed live, these beloved cartoons will hit the big screen to delight audiences of all ages. Florence Baptist Church, 642 Mount Zion Road, Florence; 7:30 p.m.; $24 - $40; tickets are half-price for ages 3 18; 859-431-6216 or kyso.org.
FALL HARVEST FLYER
The LM&M Railroad has partnered with The Black Barn for some fun and family-friendly activities! Families will enjoy a farmer’s market, pumpkin painting, short hayrides, a hay maze for kids, and plenty of arts and crafts. Passengers can select a small pie pumpkin (included in price of ticket), or purchase a larger carving pumpkin from The Black Barn. Be sure to bring your camera for plenty of great photo opportunities and purchase your tickets early, as these rides will sell out! Trains depart at 9:45 a.m., 12:20, 2:55 and 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25. LM&M Railroad, 127 South Mechanic St., Lebanon; $19 adults, $16 seniors and ages 5 - 16, $10 ages 2 - 4, free ages 1 and younger; 513-933-8022 or lebanonrr.com.
FREE FALL WEEKEND
Enjoy wagon rides, pumpkins, mums, and goodies to eat and drink, and even shop for your Christmas tree a little early! Families can also purchase from a selection of Blue Spruces and Eastern White Pines as “balled and burlapped” living trees. Bartels Farm, 4427 Cotton Run Road, Hamilton; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Oct. 3 - 4; 513-795-2271 or bartelsfarm.com.
FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES TOUR
Take a docent-led tour with fun facts and activities for the whole family. Meet in the Front Lobby. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 1 p.m. Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
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A Strong Foundation for a Lifetime of Success
We think the world is moving quickly now, but imagine how fast things will change when these students are ready to make their mark. At Cincinnati Public Schools, our goal is to make sure they are prepared through a rigorous curriculum that cultivates critical thinking and technology skills while encouraging collaboration, real-world connections and endless creativity. It’s not just about getting our students to high school and graduation. It’s about getting them to college and into a thriving career. Our nine magnet programs offer choices to fit different learning styles. From Montessori and Paideia to foreign language and the arts, we have the perfect program to give your child a solid foundation for a lifetime of success.
Apply starting October 24, 2015 CPS’ new online magnet school application process is open October 24 through November 29. For more information, visit us at cps-k12.org or call us at 363-0123.
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OCTOBER events requiring advance registration begin on page 53. FREE FAMILY FIRST SATURDAY: ARCHAEOLOGY FAIR
Bring the whole gang for performances, artist demonstrations, storytelling, scavenger hunts, tours and artmaking activities all about archaeology. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 12 - 4 p.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
HALLZOOWEEN
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IMAGINATION MOVERS: LICENSED TO MOVE
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NORTHEAST CINCINNATI MOTHERS OF TWINS AND MORE FALL SALE
Check out a fantastic consignment
sale featuring gear for all stages of parenthood from maternity to middle school. The Fall Sale focuses on fall and winter gear (coats, Halloween costumes, etc.) but parents will also find baby gear, toys, books, puzzles, and tons of clothes from newborn to age 12. Cash only. Loveland Middle School, 801 South Lebanon Road, Loveland; 8:30 - 11 a.m.; $1 admission; facebook.com/nemotmcsale?fref=ts.
OHIO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Step back in time to a 16th-century English village and enjoy a historymaking day of fun! With daily shows on 11 stages, more than 100 arts and crafts, plenty of food and drink, games of skill, human-powered rides, costumed characters, a full-armored jousting tournament, music and more. The Ohio Renaissance Festival is open Saturdays and Sundays through
Oct. 25. Harveysburg, Ohio, 10542 Route 73, Waynesville; 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25; $21.95 adults, $9.95 ages 5 - 12, $19.95 seniors, military/police/fire/ EMS; renfestival.com.
FREE WE’RE IN THE WRONG BOOK!
FREE OPEN HOUSE
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Mosey on over to the Old West Festival, a western-themed gathering that takes you back in time for some boot-stompin’ fun! Pan for gold, explore an authentic old west town, belly up to the Saloon, and enjoy plenty of fun and games for the kids. Old West Festival, 1449 Greenbush Cobb Road, Williamsburg; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18; $12 adults, $6 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; oldwestfestival.com.
Stop by the Blue Cocoon play cafe for this free open house and learn all about their enrichment offerings for you and your baby. Blue Cocoon’s Mommy and Me Play Cafe, 9361 Montgomery Road; 11 a.m.; 513-7911089 or bluecocoonbaby.com.
Enjoy a full line-up of live entertainment, meet some horses, take a hayride, visit the pumpkin patch, play some fun games, and enjoy an artist presentation. Pumpkins, tasty treats and other fall goodies will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit River of Hope Church, a Christian non-profit organization that provides equineassisted mental health counseling. River of Hope Ranch, 5283 O’Neall Road, Waynesville; 12 - 3 p.m.; $5 per person, free ages 5 and younger; 937-829-8314 or riverofhoperanch.org.
FREE SPACE DAY
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lways hairy, but never scary! HallZOOWeen makes its return with loads of fall fun. Come dressed in your Halloween best for trick-or-treat stations (please bring your own treat bag), special animal encounters, Phil Dalton’s Theater of Illusion Show, the Hogwarts Express Train Ride (additional charge applies), and the Scare-ousel (additional charge applies)! Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St.; 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25; free with Zoo admission (general admission at the gate $18 adults, $12 children and seniors, $9 parking). Visit cincinnatizoo.org.
horse carriage rides. Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road; 10 a.m. 4 p.m.; $8 adults, $3 children (some activities are additional); 513-5636663 or gormanfarm.org.
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Kids can ride a hovercraft, enjoy a liquid nitrogen demonstration, touch a meteorite, launch a rocket, fly a glider, drive a robot, meet R2-D2, be amazed by a Math Magician and more! iSPACE at Scarlet Oaks Career Development Campus, 300 Scarlet Oaks Drive, Wilmington; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 513-612-5786 or ispacescience. org/events/space-day/.
SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL
Stroll through fields of golden sunflowers during this annual festival, pick some to take home, choose a pumpkin, take a hay ride, and visit with the animals of Gorman Heritage Farm. Tasty food and unique crafts will be available, along with a corn maze, face painting, and even miniature
A potato sack race goes wrong and knocks the characters of this fun tale into another book — follow their journey as they try to return to the right story! Barnes & Noble Newport, 1 Levee Way, Newport; 11 a.m.; 859581-2000 or crm2059@bn.com. Also at Barnes & Noble West Chester, 9455 Civic Centre Blvd. (513-755-6193) at 11 a.m.
FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES ART STOP
Visit a docent at an interactive art cart in the galleries for some hands-on activities. This month, check out the Ceramic Art Cart (Oct. 4); the Furniture Art Cart (Oct. 11); and the Painting Art Cart (Oct. 18). Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 3 p.m.; 513-7212787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
HARVEST CELEBRATION
Enjoy fun games for the little ones while you experience harvesting fresh vegetables from the gardens in this pick-your-own — choose from green beans, potatoes, cucumbers, squash, cherry tomatoes and more. Stop by the Take-Apart Table where kids can learn how things are made, check out the Glue Fest that lets artists make recycled masterpieces, walk the nature trail, enjoy the sounds of the Loveland String Quartet, sample food from VegHead and Take Home Tano’s, and pick a free bouquet of flowers from the gardens! Granny’s Garden School, 550 Loveland Madeira Road, Loveland; 1 - 5 p.m.; 50 cents per pound of vegetables; 513-324-2873 or grannysgardenschool.org.
FREE WHERE THE WILD THINGS PLAY
Washington Park welcomes back your wild things for an afternoon of kidfriendly activities designed to enthrall and entertain. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St.; 1 - 3 p.m. Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; washingtonpark.org.
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FIRE SAFETY
LITTLE TYKES
In honor of National Fire Week, kids learn all about fire safety and prevention — start with a story, then learn how to stop, drop and roll, and how to dial 9-1-1, all followed with a craft. Totter’s Otterville, 4314 Boron Drive, Covington; 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Oct. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9; free with general admission ($8.95); 859-491-1441 or tottersotterville.com.
SUPER SPROUTS: THE SOUND OF SHAPES
Children use their favorite shapes to create a colorful work of art inspired by the Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Oct. 5 and 2 - 4 p.m. Oct. 8; free with admission (all museums pass $14.50 adults, $13.50 seniors, $10.50 ages 3 - 12, $5.50 ages 1 - 2); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.
FREE WHALE OF A TALE
Instill the love of reading in your child from infancy on by joining this multi-sensory, bilingual story time that includes songs and a simple, take-home craft. This month, explore Japanese (Oct. 5), Spanish (Oct. 12), Music (Oct. 19), and French (Oct. 26). Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Ave.; 12 p.m.; 513-5912332 or theplaceforfamilies.com.
tue 6 FREE MY BREASTFEEDING LIFESTYLE
Breastfeeding is challenging and rewarding — join this support group led by an IBCLC and meet other moms to discuss your breastfeeding lifestyle, all while enjoying free lactation teas. Ages 1 and younger can play for free in the play cafe. Blue Cocoon’s Mommy and Me Play Cafe, 9361 Montgomery Road; 11:15 a.m. Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27; 513-791-1089 or bluecocoonbaby.com.
TODDLER STORYTIME
Join other families in the Nature PlayScape for a toddler story time, then stick around to play! Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 10 - 10:30 a.m. Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27; free with admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 seniors and active military); 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
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Bring ages 3 - 6 for an eight-legged creature feature! Spiders come in all shapes and sizes and bring unique surprises — learn about these helpful secret neighbors. Winton Center, Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road; 11 a.m.; a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
SENSORY CLASS
This class focuses on stimulating your baby’s senses — materials used are baby safe and many are even edible. Class begins with free play and ends with the creation of a sensory bottle or busy bag to take home. Blue Cocoon’s Mommy and Me Play Cafe, 9361 Montgomery Road; 9:45 a.m. Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; please call for price; 513791-1089 or bluecocoonbaby.com.
thu 8 HALLOWEEN NIGHTS
Join in on the spooky, hardlyhaunted fun at Parky’s Farm! This annual event features thousand of twinkling lights, festive Halloween displays, and family-friendly activities and entertainment. Open 6 - 10 p.m. Thu - Sun, through Oct. 25. Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods, 10073 Daly Road; $6 per person online, $7 at the gate, plus a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
THURSDAY ART PLAY: PUT A TAIL ON IT
Create work inspired by the exhibition, The Perfect Kiss (QQ). Design a tail of your own and make a unique sculpture, then stick around for some fun with friends from Modo Yoga. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St.; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free to members, free with admission to nonmembers ($7.50 adults, $5.50 seniors and students, free ages younger than 5); 513-345-8405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
HAUNTED VILLAGE
Time for slightly frightful fun at Heritage Village Museum! Visitors can ride a wagon through the Village after dark or take a stroll through a haunted cemetery, but watch out for zombies! Dress in your Halloween best and let the kids trick-or-treat at each building. The mad scientist and witches will take up residence, along with balloon animals, face painting and fun games for kids. Open every Friday and Saturday from 6 - 10 p.m., Oct. 9 - 24. Heritage Village Museum inside Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road; $8 ages 2 and older plus a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County motor vehicle permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-5639484 or heritagevillagecincinnati.org.
FREE BARNES & NOBLE STORY TIME
Bring the kids for a story time and activities featuring Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues. Barnes & Noble Newport, 1 Levee Way, Newport; 11 a.m.; 859-581-2000. Also at Barnes & Noble West Chester, 9455 Civic Centre Boulevard (513-755-6193) at 11 a.m.
BEAN BASH
Join a 5K run, followed by a bash that includes a silent auction, live music and fun, all designed to help organizations like the Redwood Rehabilitation Center, Kids Helping Kids, and the Special Olympics - Northern Kentucky. Turfway Park, 7500 Turfway Road, Florence; 10 a.m.; $5 adults, free ages 11 and younger; beanbash.org.
BLACK WALNUT WEEKEND
It’s that time of year! Enjoy festival rides, a parade, live music, a pageant, and plenty of navy bean soup and homemade corn bread during this annual festival that includes a KidZone, Heritage Hall, a 5K run, and loads of memory-making fun. Rising Sun, Indiana, Main St., Rising Sun; Oct. 9 10; 888-776-4786 or navybeanfestival. org.
Bring the family to celebrate nature’s nuttiest harvest in the Midwest: a rain of walnuts! Check out games, crafts, tastes, and Cincinnati’s own band, Jake Speed & the Freddies, who will perform on Sunday from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Ellenwood Nature Barn, FarbachWerner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road; 12 - 4 p.m. Oct. 10, 11; a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-5217275 or greatparks.org.
THE RIVER GRILL BEFORE THE BIG CHILL
BLACK-N-BLUEGRASS ROLLER DERBY
FREE NAVY BEAN FALL FESTIVAL
It’s a culinary competition full of food, music, local brews, and plenty of barbecue! Taste some of the very best offerings from the area, register to win some great prizes (including a smoker from the 2014 Cincinnati River Grill Champion, Bubba Grills), and have some fall fun, all while benefiting the Waterfront Parks system (Theodore M. Berry International Park, Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove, and Smale Riverfront Park). Sawyer Point, 705 East Pete Rose Way; 5 - 11 p.m. Oct. 9, 12 - 9 p.m. Oct. 10; $5 admission; cincinnatiparks.com/rivergrill/.
sat 10 FREE BABYWEARING 101
Interested in babywearing but not sure where to start? Learn about types of carriers, basic safety, and get assistance with your carrier from a certified Babywearing Educator. Red Balloon Cafe, 6200 Montgomery Road; 12:30 p.m.; 513-620-8328 or redballooncafe.com/collections/ classes-events.
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Experience roller derby in Northern Kentucky! The junior kids are up first at 6 p.m., followed by the adult team, The Black-n-Bluegrass Roller Girls. Join the excitement and become a fan! Black-n-Bluegrass Roller Derby, 3785 Lake Park Drive, Covington; 6 p.m.; $10 in advance; 859-474-0809 or nkyrollerderby.com.
CLOTH DIAPER SWAP
Stop by Blue Cocoon for a cloth diaper swap and learn about the benefits of using cloth diapers for your little one. Blue Cocoon’s Mommy and Me Play Cafe, 9361 Montgomery Road; 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 513-791-1089 or bluecocoonbaby.com.
FREE COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DAY
Enjoy magic performances, story times, balloon twisters, and a visit from Curious George as Joseph-Beth Booksellers thanks the community. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2785 Dixie Highway, Crestview Hills; 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 859-912-7860 or josephbeth. com. (the Calendar continues on page 41)
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OCTOBER events requiring advance registration begin on page 53. CONEY ISLAND’S FALL-O-WEEN
Dress in your Halloween best and head to Coney Island for their Fall-O-Ween Festival that includes a Trick-or-Treat Trail, Coney’s Classic Rides, meetings with farmyard friends, a Fright Lights musical light show, pony rides, magic shows, hayrides, and more. Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave.; 1 - 7 p.m. Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25; $11 ages 2 and older, free children younger than 2 (unless child is participating in Trick or Treat Trail); parking is $5 per vehicle; coneyislandpark.com/fallo-ween-festival.
FREE INTERNATIONAL BABYWEARERS
Learn about the benefits of wearing your baby in a wrap or sling, and get tips on picking the right wrap for you. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Ave.; 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies.com.
LITTLE TREASURES COMMUNITY SALE
Shop more than 40 vendors selling everything from baby to teen clothes, maternity clothes, nursery and kids’ furniture, baby gear, toys, books and more. Get a free raffle entry and a free gift (while supplies last)! First Baptist Church of Milford, 1367 Woodville Pike, Milford; 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; cash only, please; fbcm.org.
MILKWEED OLYMPICS
Stop by to participate in fun challenges revolving around Milkweed and Monarchs! Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 1:30 - 3 p.m.; free with admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 seniors and active military); 513831-1711 or cincynature.org.
FREE OHIO SAUERKRAUT FESTIVAL
This festival features more than 450 juried craft vendors, unique food offerings ranging from fudge to (of
course) sauerkraut, and an eclectic mix of art. Enjoy the Cabbage Roll Run, a five-mile race, and plenty of festivalgoing fun! Ohio Sauerkraut Festival, 10 North Main St., Waynesville; 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Oct. 10, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Oct. 11; sauerkrautfestival.com.
OWL PROWL
Join Kenton County Parks & Recreation and Dr. Tom Sproat from Critters in the Classroom for an interactive, after-dark program about the owls that make Northern Kentucky their home. Learn how owls hunt and help maintain a healthy ecosystem, and meet a few live owls in person. Please dress for a short trail hike. Middleton-Mills Park, 3415 Mills Road, Covington; 7 - 9 p.m.; a nonperishable food or personal care item to be donated to the Senior Services of Northern Kentucky; 859-525-7529 or kentoncounty.org.
PEANUT BUTTER & JAM SESSION
The Linton musicians introduce ages 2 - 6 to the bold and brazen sounds of the brass family! Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 4418 Bridgetown Road; 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.; $5; 513381-6868 or lintonmusic.org.
RUNNING SCARED 5K
Run a flat, 3.1-mile course through a “spooky” cemetery, and end your journey at a fabulous Halloween Fest! Participants are encouraged to run in their costumes in this race that benefits youth education. A kids’ fun run and Halloween Fest takes place at 1 p.m., while the grown-up version begins at 6:30 p.m. Reading Veteran’s Memorial Stadium, 1600 West St., Reading; $25 - $35; runningscared5k. org.
FREE STAR WARS READS DAY
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C Clermont College’s Calico Children’s Theatre Series and The Frisch Marionettes turn this American tale into an inspiring story about unlocking the potential that exists within each of us. Celebrate America’s rich musical heritage while traveling the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy to discover why Lion, Tin Man and Straw Man are all singing the blues. UC Clermont College, 4200 Clermont College Drive, Batavia; 7 p.m.; $7. Call 513-558-2787 or visit ucclermont.edu/ community_arts.
Celebrate Star Wars Reads Day with a story time and out-of-this-world fun! Barnes & Noble Newport, 1 Levee Way, Newport; 2 p.m.; 859-581-2000.
STEPS AGAINST STIGMA WALK
Bring the family to enjoy a walk, free lunch, kids’ fun zone, and raffle — all to support World Mental Health Day. Bike helmets for the first 100 registered kids, face painting, a Home Depot workshop activity, and goody bags are all in the plans! Pioneer Park, 3951 Madison Pike, Covington; 10 a.m.; $10 - $20 (with T-shirt); 859-3921730 or naminky.org.
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Travel through time on The Statesman train and spend a day with Abraham Lincoln, all while enjoying the historic town of Metamora. Whitewater Valley Railroad, Grand Central Station, Connersville; 12:01 p.m.; $22 adults, $14 children (round-trip); 765-8252054 or whitewatervalleyrr.org.
FREE TRUNK ‘R TREAT FALL FESTIVAL
A classic car show, kids in costumes, music, games, and lots of candy combine for this annual event. Families and car enthusiasts stroll the oval at Beech Acres Park while kids get to “trunk ‘r treat.” Beech Acres Park, 6910 Salem Road; 2:30 - 6 p.m.; 513-388-4513 or andersonparks.com.
WARRIOR RUN
The Warrior Run is a 5K non-profit fundraiser that brings together people from all over the community to support a great cause — raising awareness for mental illness and suicide prevention, specifically among teens. Money raised will support Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s program, Surviving the Teens, a suicide prevention program that provides assistance, info, and resources to teens coping with mental illness. The race includes a one-mile walk and kids’ fun run, followed by an evening of music, carnival games, food, and a silent auction. Mariemont Bell Tower, Pleasant St.; 5:30 p.m.; $25 run, $20 walk, $12 ages 13 - 18 (without T-shirt), free ages 12 and younger (without T-shirt); cincywarriorrun.org.
sun 11 FUNGUS FEST
The Krohn Zone invites families to this event celebrating mushrooms with food samples and craft activities. Stick around to check out the Krohn’s annual Fall Show. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive; 1 - 3 p.m.; free with admission ($4 adults, $2 ages 5 12); 513-421-5707 or cincinnatiparks. com/krohn.
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The Marielders Senior Center and the Cincinnati Opera invite you to a performance of The Marriage of Figaro: The Essentials. Enjoy a catered barbecue by Smoker EX and a carillon concert at 4 p.m., followed by the opera at 5 p.m. Bell Tower, Dog Wood Park, 6907 Wooster Pike; 4 p.m.; $25; 513-271-5588.
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It’s the most colorful time of year! Kids listen to a seasonal story, followed by a craft and a nature hike to look at the changing season. Kids will collect leaves on the hike to bring back for leaf rubbings. Totter’s Otterville, 4314 Boron Drive, Covington; 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Oct. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16; free with general admission ($8.95); 859-4911441 or tottersotterville.com.
LEAVES FOR LITTLE FOLK
Let’s learn all about leaves! Bring your little naturalist for a craft, hike and more fall fun. Ellenwood Nature Barn, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road; 11 a.m., 1 p.m.; $6 plus a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
SPANISH SPEAKING PLAYGROUP
This playgroup is for children being raised in a bilingual or Spanishspeaking household and their parents. Let the kids play with others while parents meet and share their experiences. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Ave.; 11 a.m.; a $5 donation is appreciated; 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies.com.
FREE STORY TIME WITH PJ LIBRARY
PJ Library is a Jewish family engagement program for ages 8 and younger. Each month, families are sent free books and music — come out to hear stories about Jewish tales, holidays, life cycle events and more! blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 a.m. Oct. 12, 26; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
OCTOBER events requiring advance registration begin on page 53. Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Oct. 12, 2 - 4 p.m. Oct. 15; free with admission (all museums pass $14.50 adults, $13.50 seniors, $10.50 ages 3 - 12, $5.50 ages 1 - 2); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.
FREE ZEROES SIGNING
Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deb Biancotti have created a sizzling new series filled with action and adventure for ages 13 and older all about six Cali teens that have special powers. Meet the authors and hear what they have to say about their latest work. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2785 Dixie Hwy., Crestview Hills; 7 p.m.; 859-912-7860 or josephbeth. com.
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Take a look at all the varieties and colors of apples. Talk about an apple’s life cycle and its friend, the honeybee, then do a little sampling to see which apple is your favorite. Programs held at 10:45 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. Tue - Sat, and 1 and 4 p.m. Sun, Oct. 13 - 18. Highfield Discovery Garden inside Glenwood Gardens, 10397 Springfield Pike; $5 adults, $4 ages 2 - 12, plus a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
IMAGINATION YOGA
Imagination Yoga uses kids’ music, age-appropriate activities, and adventure themes to guide children through a yoga class. Open to ages 3 - 6. Blue Cocoon’s Mommy and Me Play Cafe, 9361 Montgomery Road; 1 p.m. Oct. 13, 27; please call for price; 513-791-1089 or bluecocoonbaby. com.
FREE THE ENCHANTED FILES: DIARY OF A MAD BROWNIE
Children’s author Bruce Coville celebrates the launch of his new series with ages 7 and older. Bound by a family curse, Angus the brownie must leave Scotland for America where he finds himself joining forces with an unlikely ally. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2785 Dixie Hwy., Crestview Hills; 6 p.m.; 859-912-7860 or josephbeth. com.
SUPER SPROUTS: GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT
Ages up to 5 create a 3D work of art inspired by the colorful confectionary artist, Wayne Thiebaud. Cincinnati
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ide the Ducks was on our Summer Fun Wish List, but there’s plenty of time to enjoy it in October. We picked up our tickets and followed the duck feet to the boarding area. While waiting for our duck to arrive, we were given duck quackers, which made my kids’ day! Our captain and tour guide were a hoot — they had everyone engaged, laughing and quacking. The tour started on Third Street in front of Newport on the Levee, then traveled on land and by water to see many area landmarks and attractions, including the World Peace Bell, the Purple People Bridge, Paul Brown Stadium, Newport on the Levee, the Serpentine Wall, Newport Aquarium, Roebling Suspension Bridge, Fountain Square, and Great American Ballpark. We saw all of these attractions and learned fun facts along the way. My son’s favorite part was gaining momentum to make a BIG splash in the water when we entered. When the tour was over, we headed back up to the ticket booth to blow our quackers for 10 percent off of the “Duck Butt” shirts my kids wanted. Then we enjoyed ice cream and the Thrill Zone at Newport on the Levee! Ride the Ducks, Newport on the Levee Welcome Center, One Aquarium Way, Newport. Call 859-815-143 or visit newport. ridetheducks.com.
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OCTOBER events requiring advance registration begin on page 53. FREE TONGUE TIE SUPPORT GROUP
Meet moms with little ones that have been tongue tied/lip tied, just found out that their baby is possibly tied (strictures), or have concerns related to ties. Blue Cocoon’s Mommy and Me Play Cafe, 9361 Montgomery Road; 6:30 p.m.; 513-791-1089 or bluecocoonbaby.com.
wed 14 TEA PARTY
Young ladies and gentlemen are invited for “tea” (aka, orange drink) and cookies during an afternoon tea to learn proper manners. Come dressed in your tea-time best! Totter’s Otterville, 4314 Boron Drive, Covington; 12:30 p.m.; free with general admission ($8.95); 859-4911441 or tottersotterville.com.
thu 15 GHOULS AND GHOSTS CAMPFIRE STORIES
Join a hair-raising evening as the Cincinnati Storytellers Guild tells bewitching tales of ghosts, goblins and legends before a warm fire. Amphitheater, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road; 7 p.m.; a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
THURSDAY ART PLAY: IT’S MAGIC
There’s magic in the air! The artist Mark Mothersbaugh often uses illusion and reflection in his work — create some illusions of your own, followed by a special visit from a Cincinnati Circus magician. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St.; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free to members, free with admission to nonmembers ($7.50 adults, $5.50 seniors and students, free ages younger than 5); 513-345-8405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
fri 16 FREE 7TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA
Calling all Jedi, Storm Troopers, Chewbaccas, and visiting aliens to West Chester Family Dentistry’s Halloween Extravaganza! Pet a real alligator, join a costume contest (with prizes), enjoy free food and drink, a chili cook-off, games and music, get a children’s ID by West Chester Police Department, tour the West Chester Fire Department’s fire safe house and fire truck, and collect a goody bag. Bring food and supplies for ReachOut Lakota to receive extra door prize entries! West Chester Family Dentistry, 9000 Cincinnati Dayton Road; 5 - 7:30 p.m.; 513-755-2118 or wcfamilydentistry.com.
FREE SALT FESTIVAL
Journey back in time as Big Bone Lick returns to days long past. There will be
spotlight: FREE FABULOUS FALL FUN DAY Sunday, Oct. 18
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alloween is on its way -- start the fun at the Taft! Make a fall decoration to take home, meet some live “spooky” animals, become an art detective at the Art Cart, and enjoy a performance of Little Red Riding Hood by ArtReach at 2 p.m. (best for grades K - 5). Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St.; 1 - 4 p.m. Call 513-684-4515 or visit taftmuseum.org.
numerous hands-on demonstrations and activities for people of all age, including flint-knapping, pioneer life camps, salt making, weaving, spear throwing, storytelling, music, atlatl tossing, and more. Browse the crafter’s corner to see the many wondrous hand crafted items for sale and be sure to visit the bison herd! Big Bone Lick State Park, 3380 Beaver Road, Union; 9 a.m. Oct. 16, 17, 18; 859-384-3522 or parks.ky.gov/parks/ historicsites/big-bone-lick.
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Please see “Spotlight” on page 41 for details.
sat 17 A BRASSTACULAR CONCERT
Ages 2 - 6 meet the members of the brass family in this children’s concert presented by the Linton musicians. Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 2690 Dixie Highway, Lakeside Park; 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.; $5; 513-381-6868 or lintonmusic.org.
FREE BABY WEARING 101
Learn a few safety lessons, watch some carrier demos, and learn how to breastfeed in a carrier, all while learning the benefits of babywearing. Blue Cocoon’s Mommy and Me Play Cafe, 9361 Montgomery Road; 3 p.m.; 513-791-1089 or bluecocoonbaby. com.
FREE BARK OUT AGAINST BATTERING
Not only is cruelty to animals an indicator of interpersonal, family and community violence, but an alarming number of women report that threats to their companion and farm animals prevent them from leaving abusive relationships. Funds raised from this event will help to support the YWCA’s efforts to work with the SPCA in removing the worry women have by assisting in providing protective shelter for pets during the women’s stay in shelter. Celebrate your furry companions while supporting this cause with a pet costume contest (register online) and parade, pet vendors, doggy trick or treating, Ruff Ruff Raffle, pet portraits and more! Washington Park, 1230 Elm St.; 11 a.m.; 513-361-2127 or ywca.org.
daily listings FREE BOOKS BY THE BANKS
The annual festival adored by book lovers has returned! Fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, cookbooks, and young adult books are available for purchase, plus, get a chance to meet the authors, ask them questions, and hear them talk in panel discussions about the writing process. Be sure to stop by the Kids’ Corner for stories, costumed characters and crafts. Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St.; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; booksbythebanks. org.
FREE BUSY BAG SWAP
Busy bags are an awesome way to keep toddlers and preschoolers quietly occupied. Stop by for this free swap to discover new activities for your little one. Blue Cocoon’s Mommy and Me Play Cafe, 9361 Montgomery Road; 10 a.m.; 513-791-1089 or bluecocoonbaby.com.
DAYTON FALL FESTIVAL
Enjoy local art, refreshments, and live music by Brother Smith and Fat Jeffrey, and more fall fun, including a pumpkin carving contest ($5 entry fee, bring your carved pumpkin by 3 p.m.). 6th and Berry Streets, Dayton, KY; 12 - 10 p.m.; daytonky.com.
FOSSIL FEST
Celebrate some rockin’ fossils in the Museum of Natural History & Science. Meet paleontologists and geologists and have your found fossils identified. View original pieces of artwork in the Spineless Wonders Student Art Competition, join a scavenger hunt, and enjoy some hands-on activities. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; free with admission (all museums pass $14.50 adults, $13.50 seniors, $10.50 ages 3 - 12, $5.50 ages 1 - 2); 513287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.
HALLOWEEN FIRE SPOOKTACULAR
Bring the kids in costume for a fun, daytime event that lets them explore the world of fire fighting! Enjoy crafts, games, the fire safe house, stories and more. Cincinnati Fire Museum, 315 West Court St.; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; please call for price; 513-621-5553 or cincyfiremuseum.com.
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Join a four-mile run or walk, followed by a free one-mile family fun run or walk. Enjoy raffle drawings, prizes for best dressed couples, and a photo booth. Presented by the Center for Better Health and Nutrition at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, proceeds benefit HealthWorks! Camps Out, a week-long overnight summer camp for overweight and obese children. Otto Armleder Park, 5057 Wooster Pike; 9 a.m.; $32 in advance, $35 day of race, $54 couples in advance, $60 day of race; 513636-0279 or cincinnatichildrens.org/ service/b/better-health/hearts-run/.
FREE IMAGINARY FRED STORY TIME
Bring the kids for a story and activities featuring the title, Imaginary Fred. Barnes & Noble Newport, 1 Levee Way, Newport; 11 a.m.; 859-581-2000.
FREE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
Ichabod Crane can’t decide what’s worse — the headless horseman or the silliest of ghosts, the horseless headman. Making matters worse, he must vie with the local bully for the affections of a lovely maid in the Madcap Puppets’ take on the famous tale. Independence Senior and Community Center, Jackwoods Parkway; 7 p.m.; madcappuppets.com.
FREE PICTURE THIS! BOOK CLUB FOR TEENS
Love to read and love art? Join librarians from the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County and members of the CAM staff for this new teen book club. Meet up to share your thoughts on the book (this month’s selection is Rampant by Diana Peterfreund) before setting off to view related artwork. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 2 - 3:30 p.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
sun 18 A VERY GREEN HALLOWEEN
Come to the Krohn in your favorite, non-scary, nature-inspired costume and celebrate the bewitching season. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; free with admission ($4 adults, $2 ages 5 - 12); 513-421-5707 or cincinnatiparks.com/ krohn.
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Please see “Spotlight” on page 45 for details.
PAW JOGGERS RESCUE RUN
Runners and walkers are invited to this fun and family-friendly event that benefits registered animal welfare groups. You get to choose which organization benefits from your registration! After the race, visit with adoptable animals, sponsors, and vendors. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road; 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $15 - $45; pawjoggersrescuerun.com.
mon 19 EXPLORING AUTUMN
Listen to a story about the changes that happen during Autumn, then use items from the outdoors to make a stained glass window to take home. Totter’s Otterville, 4314 Boron Drive, Covington; 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 20, 21, 22, 23; free with general admission ($8.95); 859-491-1441 or tottersotterville.com.
SUPER SPROUTS: 1, 2, 3, A.R.T.
Let your child show off his counting skills while he creates a collage inspired by the famous pop artist Jasper Johns. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Oct. 19, 2 - 4 p.m. Oct. 22; free with admission (all museums pass $14.50 adults, $13.50 seniors, $10.50 ages 3 - 12, $5.50 ages 1 - 2); 513287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.
tue 20 TOT TUESDAY: SCARECROWS
The Scarecrow was more clever than he thought — recreate his cheerful face with craft sticks while singing seasonal songs and listening to readings of Jeb’s Scarecrow Pumpkin Patch by Jana Dillon and Otis and the Scarecrow by Loren Long. BehringerCrawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; $1 plus admission ($9 adults, $8 seniors, $5 ages 3 - 17); 859-4914003 or bcmuseum.org.
wed 21 FREE GHOST STORIES
Roberta and Lonnie Brown are local authors and ghost chasers who
have brought together spirits and stories in their latest, Homespun Ghost Stories and Unexplained History and Haunted Holidays: Twelve Months of Kentucky Ghosts. Get the background details on each story as they discuss and sign their work. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2785 Dixie Hwy., Crestview Hills; 7 p.m.; 859-9127860 or josephbeth.com.
thu 22 FREE BRASSTACULAR
Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions, featuring the Linton musicians, offers a free special presentation of their Brasstacular children’s concert, designed to introduce little ears to the sounds of the brass family. Child Focus (Training Center), 555 Batavia Pike; 6:30 p.m.; 513-381-6868 or lintonmusic.org.
FREE CHILDREN’S AUTHOR GATHERING
Join an adventure thousands of years in the making, as Michael Northrup, author of the Tombquest series, joins ages 8 and older to talk and sign about his latest works. If you liked 39 Clues or the Infinity Ring, you’ll love his new series! Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2785 Dixie Hwy., Crestview Hills; 7 p.m.; 859-912-7860 or josephbeth.com.
THURSDAY ART PLAY: OUTSIDE ARTWORK
Bring the artwork outside the CAC into the UnMuseum! Help collaborate on a mural of the neighborhoods, create your own version of the Contagious sign, and design a Metrobot mask. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St.; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free to members, free with admission to nonmembers ($7.50 adults, $5.50 seniors and students, free ages younger than 5); 513-345-8405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
fri 23 ENTERACT FAMILY
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FREE FRIDAY
Enjoy free admission to the Museum of Natural History and Science, the Cincinnati History Museum, and the Duke Energy Children’s Museum. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 4 - 8 p.m.; $6 parking, $4 parking after 4:30 p.m.; 513-2877000 or cincymuseum.org.
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GHOST STORIES
Join in for some non-scary storytelling fun. Sit around the outdoor fire pit for some ghost stories, then roast marshmallows over the fire. Wear your Halloween costume and receive a prize! Totter’s Otterville, 4314 Boron Drive, Covington; 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23, 24; free with general admission ($8.95); 859-4911441 or tottersotterville.com.
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN TRAIL
Get your fright on with this quartermile trail filled with fright! Ghosts, goblins, witches and strange creatures are lurking in the woods, ready to scare the wits out of ages 6 and older (parents, be warned: the trail is designed to be scary)! Middleton-Mills Park, 3415 Mills Road, Covington; 7 - 10:30 p.m.; $1 or a non-perishable food or personal care item to be donated to the Senior Services of Northern Kentucky; 859-525-7529 or kentoncounty.org.
THE ART OF THE BRICK
The Art of the Brick is the first major museum exhibition to use Lego bricks as the sole art medium. Walk through art history, explore historic works, and enjoy more than 50 original works. Be sure to keep an eye out for special theme days, like Superheroes/Hall of Justice on Oct. 24! Exhibit remains open through April 2016. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; $19.50 adults, $12.50 children, $17.50 seniors; 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.
FREE TREAT STREET
Come dressed in your favorite costume for a night of spooktacular fun — enjoy trick-or-treating, a petting zoo, festive music, refreshments, and a Halloween display perfect for photographing your little ghosts and goblins. For ages 12 and younger — don’t forget to bring a bag for treats! Deerfield Towne Center, 5503 Deerfield Blvd., Mason; 6 - 8 p.m.; deerfieldtownecenter.com.
ZOMBIE SHOOT
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sat 24 BATFEST!
It’s all about bats today! Chat with the experts who dispel all the dark myths you’ve heard about bat behavior, meet the Big Brown Bat colony and watch them take flight every hour, and sample some food that is pollinated by bats. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; activities in the Rotunda are free, all museums pass $14.50 adults, $13.50 seniors, $10.50 ages 3 - 12, $5.50 ages 1 - 2; 513-2877000 or cincymuseum.org.
FREE CLICK, CLACK, BOO! STORY TIME
Celebrate Halloween with a story and activities featuring Click, Clack, Boo! Barnes & Noble Newport, 1 Levee Way, Newport; 11 a.m.; 859-581-2000. Also at Barnes & Noble West Chester, 9455 Civic Centre Boulevard (513755-6193) at 11 a.m.
FRIENDS OF CHRISHOLM
MetroParks and the Friends of Chrisholm invite you to attend the membership meeting. Spend a little time on a Friends of Chrisholm docent led tour of the 1800s historic Amish Mennonite farm house and grounds. Chrisholm MetroPark, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton; 2 - 4 p.m.; a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for prices) is required to enter the park; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.
JACK-O-LANTERN CONTEST AND WALK
Enter your carved pumpkin in the contest, then come to the walk and see it displayed along the trail in this
OCTOBER events requiring advance registration begin on page 53. non-scary event for all ages! Drop off pumpkins from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the Central Park Concession Building Basement. Arboretum at Central Park, 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union; 7:30 - 9 p.m.; $1 per entry, free for walk; 859-334-2117 or boonecountyky.org.
FREE KIDS FALL FEST
Join a free, fun-filled afternoon featuring puppet shows, magic tricks, face painting, stilt walkers, a pumpkin patch and more. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St.; 12 - 8 p.m.; washingtonpark.org.
MADCAP PUPPET SHOW
The Madcap Puppets present their version of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow — Ichabod Crane can’t decide what’s worse, the Headless Horseman or the Horseless Headman. And on top of these silly ghosts, he has to compete with the town bully for the affections of a lovely young woman. Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave.; 11 a.m.; $6; 513-241-6550 or madcappuppets. com.
FREE MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER
Join Greater Cincinnati for a familyfriendly, three-mile walk to fight breast cancer. Support survivors and loved ones, make new friends, and enjoy live entertainment. No minimum fundraising is required to join this event, any contribution is appreciated. Yeatman’ Cove, Sawyer Point, 705 East Pete Rose Way; 8 a.m.; 888-2276446 ext. 4203 or makingstrideswalk. org/cincinnati.
NATURE AT NIGHT PUMPKIN HIKE
Jack-o-lanterns light your path as you discover the wonder of nature at night along the trail. Bring a flashlight from 7 - 8 p.m. to check in for this self-guided hike. A limited number of pumpkin tickets will be sold for the 8:30 p.m. Jack-o-lantern drawing. Ellenwood Nature Barn, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road; 7 p.m.; a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
PUMPKINLINER
Enjoy a round trip to a pumpkin patch where you can take a hayride, and pick a pumpkin for each child ages 12 and younger. Trains depart at 10:01 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24, 25; Whitewater Valley Railroad, Grand Central Station, Connersville; $10 ages 2 and older; 765-825-2054 or whitewatervalley.org.
FREE YOUNG ARTIST OPEN STUDIO
Teens are invited to an open studio format that lets them work on whatever project they like — participants can bring their own projects, use the common available materials, or work with the prepared “art-prompt” of the day. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 2 - 4 p.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
sun 25 FREE HOWL-O-WEEN
Bring the pups for a costume contest, prizes, games, booths, dog and owner look-alike contest, plenty of doggie treats and more good
Halloween fun! Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa, 5081 Madison Road; 1 - 4 p.m.; 513-733-3647 or red-dogs.com.
FREE MADCAP PUPPET SHOW
The Madcap Puppets present The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, featuring Ichabod Crane, the Headless Horseman, and even the Horseless Headman. Arrive early for some craftmaking fun! Evendale Cultural Arts Center, 10500 Reading Road; 3 p.m.; 513-563-2247 or madcappuppets.com.
THE HOWL
A Halloween costume parade and trick-or-treat trail for dogs and their human families. Children are free with paid canine. Walk the beautiful 1.4-mile paved trail around the lake for treat/prize stations. Registration starts at 12:30 p.m. Parade from 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Trick-or-treat trail from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Wiggly Field Dog Park Fund at West Chester/ Liberty Community Foundation. Voice of America MetroPark, 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester; 1 - 4 p.m.; a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for prices) is required to enter the park; 513-8675835 or yourmetroparks.net.
THE NATURE OF HARRY POTTER
Join the naturalist for an up close look at some of the wildlife you read about in the Harry Potter series. There will be no blast-ended skrewts, but participants will get to meet a toad, owl, snake and even take a look at Sirius and Draco. Sharon Centre, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road; 4 p.m.; a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
WALK AHEAD
Walk Ahead for a Brain Tumor Cure benefits the research and educational efforts of the UC Brain Tumor Center at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute. Join survivors, caregivers, family members, and the medical community for a 5K walk or run. Sawyer Point, 705 East Pete Rose Way; 8 a.m.; $35 - $40 adults, $10 ages 12 and younger; walkahead. org.
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FREE YUMMY IN YOUR TUMMY INSECTS
Ever wondered what a mealworm tastes like? How about a cricket? There are actually many edible insects that are healthy to eat — visit the Cincinnati Parks booth to learn about some exotic and native arthropods,
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mon 26 HALLOWEEN PARTY
Wear your Halloween costume for lots of fun — enjoy a story and a game of Halloween Bingo, where everyone is sure to be a winner! Totter’s Otterville, 4314 Boron Drive, Covington; 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Oct. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30; free with general admission ($8.95); 859-491-1441 or tottersotterville.com.
SUPER SPROUTS: MONSTER MASH
Silly or scary, sniffling or smiling — let your child’s imagination run wild as she creates her own monster masterpiece! Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Oct. 26, 2 - 4 p.m. Oct. 29; free with admission (all museums pass $14.50 adults, $13.50 seniors, $10.50 ages 3 - 12, $5.50 ages 1 - 2); 513-2877000 or cincymuseum.org.
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SPIDERS
What could be better than eight legs, two body parts, and many eyes? Find out how great it is to be a spider! Programs held at 10:45 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. Tue - Sat, and 1 and 4 p.m. Sun, Oct. 27 31. Highfield Discovery Garden inside Glenwood Gardens, 10397 Springfield Pike; $5 adults, $4 ages 2 - 12, plus a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
wed 28
A 7 Acre Corn Maze “The Great Honey Caper”
A Caramel Apples A Cow Train Rides A Straw Maze A Farm Animals A Fresh Apple Cider
DISNEY ON ICE: TREASURE TROVE
It’s a skating spectacular full of classic Disney moments — get tangled up with Rapunzel and Flynn, and meet the Disney princesses: Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Aurora, Tiana, Mulan, and Snow White. Then set sail with Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, and Captain Hook and his pirate pals before trekking to the wilds of Africa with Simba and Nala. Finally, fall into Wonderland with Alice and the Mad Hatter as they march with the Queen of Hearts’ Army of Cards. Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Oct. 28 - 30, and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Oct. 31 - Nov. 1. U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway St.; $13 - $60; usbankarena. com.
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Join a Halloween extravaganza! Wear your costumes and check out a Halloween magic show, live children’s music, games, face painting, trick-or-treating and more! Creative Tots, 6408 Thornberry Court, Mason; 6 - 7:30 p.m.; 513-770-6776 or creativetotsmason.com.
FREE WEE WEDNESDAYS
Stop by this open house-style program for preschoolers and their parents with interactive learning stations in the galleries, story tellers, and a hands-on art project. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum. org.
thu 29 CREEPY CRAFTS
Ages 3 - 12 can make up to two spooky crafts to take home. Seasongood Nature Center, Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road,; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $1 per craft plus a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-5217275 or greatparks.org.
FREE PARTY IN THE PJ LIBRARY PATCH
Ages 0 - 8 enjoy a story time just for them, complete with songs and crafts. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road; 10:30 a.m.; 513-722-7230 or mayersonjcc.org.
THURSDAY ART PLAY: HALLOWEEN BASH
Don your Halloween costume for a fabulous Halloween party in the UnMuseum. Make some spooky art, create gooey slime, and enjoy a yummy snack. Be there and be scared! Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St.; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free to members, free with admission to nonmembers ($7.50 adults, $5.50 seniors and students, free ages younger than 5); 513-345-8405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
fri 30 FREE FAMILY CHALLAH BAKING
Families learn a seasonal challah recipe that they can take home for Shabbat. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road; 10:30 a.m.; 513-722-7230 or mayersonjcc.org.
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sat 31 FREE HALLOWEEN STORY TIME
Make your own ghost after a special reading of a Halloween tale, Leo: A Ghost Story. Barnes & Noble Newport, 1 Levee Way, Newport; 11 a.m.; 859581-2000.
LOLLIPOPS CONCERT: SYMPHONY SPOOKTACULAR
The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra kicks off their season of Lollipops concerts! Costumes are encouraged for this family-friendly concert full of fun and spooky music, including Night on Bald Mountain and music from the Harry Potter movies. The free Family Fun Zone begins at 9:30 a.m., so be sure to arrive early for pre-concert activities. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St.; 10:30 a.m.; $4.50 - $14; 513-381-3300 or cincinnatisymphony.org.
TRAIL OF TREATS
Come to Forest Run MetroPark, at the Timberman Ridge Activity Area, to take part in the Trail of Treats, a treat treasure hunt through the park. Many activities to choose from including the treasure hunt, hayrides, straw maze, and a shelled corn play area. Wear your costume to earn a special treat! Forest Run MetroPark, 1976 Timberman Road, Hamilton; 1 4 p.m.; a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for prices) is required to enter the park; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.
FREE TRICK OR TREAT AT BARNES & NOBLE
Kids of all ages can join the store staff for Halloween stories and crafts, a costume parade, and trick-or-treating! Barnes & Noble West Chester, 9455 Civic Centre Blvd.; 11 a.m.; 513-7556193.
UNMUSEUM OPENING AND FAMILY FESTIVAL
Stop by the UnMuseum to celebrate the opening of Coral City! Meet the artist, Catherine Richards, and help build a cut paper coral reef. The Wave Foundation will join in with a touch-tide pool filled with interesting underwater creatures! Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St.; 12 3 p.m.; free to members, free with admission to nonmembers ($7.50 adults, $5.50 seniors and students, free ages younger than 5); 513-3458405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
CAROUSEL
LADY OF THE CAMELLIAS
DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR
NO WEAPON
Billy Bigelow is a carefree carnival barker that is now desperate to provide a decent life for his pregnant wife. Unfortunately, that attempt meant first robbing a bank, which resulted in his capture, arrest, and suicide. Fifteen years later, Billy is granted a single day on earth to meet his daughter. College Conservatory of Music, Corry and Jefferson Streets, University of Cincinnati campus; 8 p.m. Oct. 29 - 31, 2 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1; $31 $35 general, $20 - $24 students, $18 - $22 UC students; 513-556-4183 or ccm.uc.edu.
Dive into The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s new season with Ariel and her aquatic friends! In a magical underwater kingdom, Ariel longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — to be part of the world above. But first she’ll defy her father, make a deal with an evil sea witch, and convince a handsome prince that she’s the girl he’s been seeking. Taft Theater, 317 E Fifth St.; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16, 2 p.m. Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25, 5 p.m. Oct. 24; visit site for prices; 513-569-8080 ext. 10 or thechildrenstheatre.com.
FOX ON THE FAIRWAY
This tribute to the great farces of the 1930s and 1940s takes audiences on a hilarious romp that pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, the comedy recalls the Marx Brothers’ classics. Covedale Center for Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave.; Oct. 22 - Nov. 15; $26 adults, $23 seniors and students; 513-241-6550 or cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
HIGH SCHOOL ALIEN
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s Off the Hill season returns! For Maddie, high school is a totally new universe and she’s determined to make the best of it, including joining the ranks of the A Team and getting back a former friend. But the challenges of fitting in take on new meaning when an alien refugee enrolls at the school and Maddie must decide if popularity is worth compromising her true personality. Best for ages 7 and older. Various locations throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, see web site for a complete schedules of dates, times, locations and ticket prices; through Oct. 30.
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Set to the moving music of Chopin, as performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Cincinnati Ballet, this tale of two hopeful lovers explores the beauty and anguish of impassioned love. A famous courtesan and a young countryman become entangled in a forbidden affair in a story based on Alexandre Dumas’ famous novel, and the inspiration behind several famous films, including Camille and Moulin Rouge. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St.; 8 p.m. Oct. 23 and 24, 2 p.m. Oct. 24; visit site for prices; 513-621-5282 or cballet.org. This Christian production for ages 12 and older deals with people struggling with forgiveness, belief, hope and trust. Final Act Productions, 3946 Hopper Hill Road; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 - 3; $5; 513-7093313 or finalactproductions.com.
PENTECOST
When a painting similar to a famous work of art is discovered in an abandoned church in Eastern Europe, representatives from the world of art history, religion and politics all engage in a dynamic power struggle in this production that won the Evening Standard Award for Best Play. College Conservatory of Music, Corry and Jefferson Streets, University of Cincinnati campus; 8 p.m. Oct. 1 - 3, 2 p.m. Oct. 3 - 4; $27 - $31 general, $17 - $20 students, $15 - $18 UC students; 513-5564183 or ccm.uc.edu.
PIPPIN
It’s Broadway’s high-flying, deathdefying musical, full of acrobatics, magical feats and soaring songs that follows one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St.; Oct. 13 - 18; tickets begin at $29; 513-6212787 or cincinnatiarts.org.
THE SECRET GARDEN
A beloved family classic has been turned into a musical for audiences young and old. Ten-year-old Mary is sent to live with her uncle in his foreboding English manor. But when she discovers a locked-away secret garden, and another secret, she coaxes more than just the garden’s flowers back to life. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Circle; through Oct. 3; ticket prices vary, see site for details; 513421-3888 or cincyplay.com.
ALL AGES WELCOME Cost: $5.00/ Trick -or–Treater * Adult chaperone required
WHEN: Saturday, October 31, 2015 1 pm - 4 pm WHERE: Forest Run MetroPark Timberman Ridge Area 1976 Timberman Road, Hamilton, Ohio
Come in costume and earn a special prize!
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FEATURING • Treats will be hidden throughout the park• Follow your map to find the hidden treats • Food and Drink • Straw maze • Hayrides • Shelled corn play area • Decorative photo op areas • Many harvest games and activities
Register on our website at www.yourmetroparks.net or by phone 513.867.5835
Motor Vehicle Permit required at MetroPark locations. Free to Butler Co. residents, Non Residents: $5/Daily; $10/annually 150820 (kjb) approved
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PLAN AHEAD AMERICAN RED CROSS
800-733-2767 • redcross.org/take-a-class • ARC Classes Sign up for a variety of classes that could save your life, or the life of someone you love, including Babysitter Training, and Adult and Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Locations, dates and times vary, please see site for complete details.
ASHLAND AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH 4255 Ashland Ave., Norwood 513-531-3626 ashlandavenuebuddybreak.weebly.com
• FREE Ashland Avenue Buddy Break RSVP to Stephanie.BuddyBreak@outlook.com. Buddy Break is a respite program for families with children with special needs, ages 2 - 16. Children participate with a one-on-one “buddy” in a variety of age-appropriate activities while parents get a much-needed break. 11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month.
BEECH ACRES PARENTING CENTER 6881 Beechmont Ave. 513-233-4706 • beechacres.org
• Parenting 101 If you need extra guidance on how to use positive forms of discipline and strengthen coping skills, join this six-week course. 6 - 8 p.m. Mondays beginning Oct. 12; $160.
BEHRINGER-CRAWFORD MUSEUM 1600 Montague Road, Covington 859-491-4003 • bcmuseum.org
Members’ Halloween Party No ghosts, goblins or monsters here - it’s just a fun-o-ween full of sweet treats, tricky crafts and amusing games. 2 p.m. Oct. 24; free to members, $2 for future members at the door.
BETHESDA NORTH HOSPITAL 10500 Montgomery Road 513-475-4500 • trihealth.com
• Happiest Baby on the Block Learn how to turn on your newborn’s calming reflex for less crying and fewer sleepless nights. 6:45 p.m. Oct. 26; $50 (includes Parent Kit and DVD). • Birthing With Ease This unique childbirth education series explores the myth that suffering must accompany labor. 6:45 p.m. Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28; $200 per eight-week package. • Toilet Training Without Tears Discuss the physical, psychological and intellectual readiness signs, strategies to prevent resistance, dealing with accidents, regression, common mistakes and whether or not a reward system is right for your family. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Oct. 3; $30.
BLUE COCOON
9361 Montgomery Road 513-791-1089 • bluecocoonbaby.com • Classes at Blue Cocoon Sign up for weekly classes including Prenatal Yoga (Wed at 6 p.m. and the last Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m.); TOT Clinic (bi-weekly on Thu at 12 p.m.); Tummy Time (Tue at 10:30 a.m.); Miss Tisha’s Music Tots (Fri at 10:30 a.m.); Mommy + Me Yoga (Mon at 11 a.m. and last Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m.); Belly Dance for Birth Preparation (Sun at 10 a.m.); Cloth Diapering for Beginners (second Sat at 3 p.m.); Infant CPR (call for date and time); BabyWearing Ballet Barre (Tue at 9:30 a.m.); Return to Work and Pumping (Oct. 29 at 6:30
CALL AHEAD TO RESERVE YOUR CHILD’S SPOT! These events require ADVANCED REGISTRATION. Registration is ongoing until event is filled or otherwise noted. p.m.); Gentle Sleep (Oct. 24, call for time); and My Breastfeeding Lifestyle Support Group (Tue at 11:15 a.m.) Prices vary, call for pass information.
BLUE MANATEE CHILDREN’S BOOKSTORE
3054 Madison Road 513-731-2665 • bluemanateebooks.com • Show Us Your Smiles Ages 5 - 7 celebrate World Smile Day with stories to make us all smile, and a smiling snack. Share your happy faces! Please note that peanut butter will be used for this snack. 4 - 5 p.m. Oct. 1; $2. • FREE Explorer Extravaganza Ages 7 - 9 read stories about exploration in Antarctica’s waters, the moon, and land from different time periods. Follow up the stories with a building session using everyday items to create your own mode of exploratory travel. 4 - 5 p.m. Oct. 13. • Count Your Buttons Day Ages 6 - 8 read stories about different types of buttons, followed by a supersweet treat. 4 - 5 p.m. Oct. 21; $2. Boo Manatee Ages 5 - 7 are invited to wear their Halloween costumes for some not-so-scary stories, a scavenger hunt, and a candy corn treat. 4 5 p.m. Oct. 30; $2. • Miss Meghan’s Music Join Miss Meghan for songs and fun with your little ones, ages 0 - 4. 9:45 or 10:30 a.m. Oct. 8 and 22; $10.
CALDWELL NATURE CENTER
430 West North Bend Road 613-761-4313 • cincinnatiparks.com Magic Forest Halloween Hikes Walk through a pumpkin-lit trail and meet costumed characters from nature and history. This non-scary walk is best for ages 3 - 10. Hikes begin at 7 p.m. with the last hike leaving at 8:30 p.m., Oct. 16 - 17; $6 per person, plus a $3 administrative fee per order.
THE CARNEGIE CENTER OF COLUMBIA TUSCULUM
3738 Eastern Ave. 513-473-5745 • thecarnegiecenter.org events@thecarnegiecenter.org • Self Defense Workshop Martial arts/self-defense expert and local resident Melanie Gregory hosts a one-day workshop on personal safety and selfdefense. She will show clients how to detect dangers that might slip notice as well as physical defense moves and techniques. This class is appropriate for adults and teens. 2:30 p.m. Oct. 25; $5.
CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM
953 Eden Park Drive 513-721-2787 • cincinnatiartmuseum.org • Art in the Making Ages 6 - 12 and their parents undertake an art project with help from a local artist. 1 - 3 p.m. Oct. 17; $10 per pair members, $20 per pair nonmembers ($3 and $6 for each additional person). • FREE Baby Tours This 30-minute experience introduces you and your infant ages 0 - 2 to the world of art with a tour designed to stimulate their developing minds. Learn the positive effects of visual stimulation with masterpieces that will mesmerize the CAM’s youngest visitors. 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Oct. 16.
• FREE Fandom: Flower Songs With Shannon Karol Fandom, a new monthly gallery conversation, aims to bring together fans of art and popular culture in a playful exploration of the CAM’s galleries. 2 - 3 p.m. Oct. 24.
CINCINNATI FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTER 4244 Hamilton Ave. 513-591-2332 • theplaceforfamilies.com
• CFEC Classes Register for the center’s classes for ages birth to 5 years, including Tummy Time, Parent-Baby Yoga, Baby Yoga, Movers and Shakers, Crawlers and Climbers, ABCs and 123s, JitterBugs, Curious Kids, Toddler Times, Earth Rocks, Preschool FUNdamentals, and Karma Kids. Class packages range from $50 - $150. • Family Classes Register for classes for the family including Whale of a Tale, Imagination Station, Family Fiesta, Animal Action, Cupcake Kids, PeaWee Patch, Cultural Club, Yoga Adventures, Rise & Shine, DRUMatic, Hands Up, and new classes Grossology and Music Express. Class packages range from $50 $110. • Parent Classes Register for parent workshops including BellyRobics, Signing Safari, The Potty Train, Tree of Life prenatal yoga, and more. Class package prices vary. • Tummy2Tummy Learn about the benefits of wearing your baby in a sling or carrier and get tips on choosing the right carrier for you. 12:45 p.m. Oct. 10; donations accepted. • These Aren’t Your Momma’s Cloth Diapers Cloth diapering isn’t nearly as messy as you might think — learn about their benefits for you, your baby and the environment. 12:45 p.m. Oct. 24; donations accepted. • Baby Led Weaning and First Foods What comes after breastfeeding? Learn about your baby’s signs of readiness for starting solids, best first foods, and how to make the transition easier for the whole family. 12:45 p.m. Oct. 17; $10. • Breastfeeding Realities This class is designed to teach the basics of breastfeeding, along with ways to avoid many of the most common breastfeeding problems. 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Oct. 22; $30.
CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER
1301 Western Ave. 513-287-7001 • cincymuseum.org All Museums Pass is $14.50 adults, $10.50 children, $13.50 seniors, and $5.50 toddlers • Explorer’s University Ages 5 - 10 can try their hands at making a few things for themselves, all while learning skills that bring their visions to life. 2 - 3:30 p.m. Oct. 3; $7 members, $10 nonmembers plus admission. • Mini Makers Ages 5 - 10 can try out new and creative projects in the Duke Energy Children’s Museum. This month, explore Constellation Embroidery (2:30 p.m. Oct. 3); Creature Creations (2:30 p.m. Oct. 10); Pumpkin Pin Art (2:30 p.m. Oct. 17); Bounce, Float, Fly (2:30 p.m. Oct. 24); and Jedi Academy (2:30 p.m. Oct. 31). $8 members, $10 nonmembers plus admission.
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CINCINNATI NATURE CENTER AT ROWE WOODS
4949 Tealtown Road, Milford 513-831-1711 • cincynature.org General admission $8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 active military and seniors • Art Party in the Woods Adults don’t need to be artists to enjoy this class. Bring a bottle of wine and a friend for a not-too-serious artistic exploration led by art teacher Hilary Carvitti. Meet at the Outdoor Learning Center; all materials will be provided. 2 p.m. Oct. 4; $30 plus admission for nonmembers. • Knitting Nature Adults and teens learn to knit beautiful flowers and leaves for bouquets, jewelry and clothing accents. Registrants will be given a list of materials to bring. 2 - 4 p.m. Oct. 25; $25 plus admission for nonmembers.
CIVIC GARDEN CENTER
2715 Reading Road 513-221-0981 or civicgardencenter.org • Baby Greens Ages 0 - 4 and their parents are invited to explore the world of plants and seasonal changes. 10 - 11 a.m. Oct. 20; $5. Leaf Disguise Let nature inspire your costume this season! Use natural items to construct a disguise for garden ghouls and leaf monsters. 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Oct. 17; $5.
DANCE, ETC.
5985 Meijer Drive, Milford 513-576-1400 • dance-etc.com • Ladies’ Night Out No dance experience required for this evening out that features a variety of dance and fitness classes, a Happy Hour, and plenty of fun. 6 - 8 p.m. Oct. 10; a suggested donation of $15 to benefit the American Cancer Society is appreciated. Thriller Dance Party Ages 8 and older are invited for a thrilling good time — learn the Thriller dance, join a scavenger hunt, complete a haunted obstacle course and more. 6 - 8:30 p.m. Oct. 24; $20 students, $25 guests.
DEERFIELD TOWNE CENTER 5503 Deerfield Blvd., Mason yourwalkingclub.com deerfieldtownecenter.com
• FREE Walking Club Join this weekly walking and fitness program that meets every Monday and Wednesday and is led by a certified fitness professional from the Countryside YMCA. Members will be entered to win prizes to help with their motivation. 8:30 - 10 a.m. Mon and Wed, through Oct. 28.
FOREST RUN METROPARK
1976 Timberman Road, Hamilton 513-867-5835 • yourmetroparks.net Harvest Hayrides Bring your group for a hayride and a cornucopia of harvest activities, including a pick-your-own-pumpkin, corn shell play area, straw maze, photo ops and more. Hayrides at 12, 1 or 2 p.m. Hay wagon can accommodate 25 riders at a time. 12 - 3 p.m. Oct. 10, 17, 24; $75 per group. • The Sweetest Day at the Park RSVP by Oct. 15. Ages 21 and older can enjoy Sweetest Day with wines, cheese, live music, cozy hayrides and a special viticulture lesson at 3:30 and 5 p.m. Everyone will also receive a souvenir MetroParks wine glass. 3 - 7 p.m. Oct. 17; $28 per couple before Oct. 3, $32 per couple after Oct. 3.
GIRLS WORLD
7819 Cooper Road 513-609-9393 • girlsworld.com • FREE Birthday Bash Did your girl have a birthday this month? Bring her to Girls’ World to celebrate with other birthday girls! Every girl who had a birthday this month will receive a special gift. Friends are welcome to attend this bash that includes music, dancing and creative art. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Oct. 31.
IMAGINATION YOGA
Held at 10990 Thornview Drive, Sharonville 513-491-3573 • imaginationyoga.com • Imagination Yoga Ages 4 - 5 follow an adventure theme through a kids’ yoga class, designed to stimulate creativity and incorporate age-appropriate yoga poses and calming techniques. Yoga mats and other materials provided. 10 a.m. Oct. 21 - Nov. 11; $39. Class for ages 6 - 8 held at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 22 Nov. 12, cost is $42. • Yoga’sup: Stress-Less Mind & Body Fitness for Teens Join a free sampler class on Oct. 22 to learn realistic stress-management options just for teens. The six-week session of yoga classes will form the base with an introduction of a new wellness option each class, including aromatherapy, meditation, nutrition, and more. 6:30 - 8 p.m. Oct. 22 - Dec. 10; $87.
JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS CRESTVIEW HILLS
2785 Dixie Hwy., Crestview Hills 859-912-7860 • josephbeth.com • Wand Workshop Harry Potter fans in need of a new wand can join this workshop to create a unique tool with a core to suit any magical personality. Then get sorted into your house, conjure the perfect Patronus, and make a Three Broomsticks sweet treat. For ages 8 - 12. 2 p.m. Oct. 3; $5.
KENTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
502 Scott St., Covington 859-940-3843 • facebook.com/pages/ Disability-Empowerment-Conference/71059819 8954394?ref=hl • FREE Third Annual Disability Empowerment Conference This conference educates families and individuals with disabilities about organizations, resources, and support groups in the area that can help them live independently, while allowing disability advocates to network with each other. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Oct. 3.
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LABOITEAUX WOODS NATURE PRESERVE
5400 Lanius Lane 513-542-2909 • cincinnatiparks.com • Native American Life RSVP by Oct. 16. Experience the life of a Native American through hands-on activities, chores and games. Explore how the Shawnee tribe that once flourished in Ohio spent their time with friends and family. Take a hike to learn about medical concoctions and found food. 1:30 - 3 p.m. Oct. 18; $5. Creepy Crawly for Homeschoolers RSVP by Oct. 5. Since the beginning of time, people have feared what may be lurking in the wild. Shatter some myths that have given Ohio critters a terrifying name, and brave the forbidden forest, create a blood-curdling craft, and conquer your fear of the unknown. For ages 7 - 11. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Oct. 6.
MAYERSON JCC
8485 Ridge Road 513-761-7211 • mayersonjcc.org
FREE PJ Library Harvest Day RSVP by Oct. 16. The PJ Library Harvest Day is a chance for families to pick out pumpkins, enjoy a hayride, play with animals, and venture through the corn maze. Held at Blooms and Berries Farm Market, 9669 S. St. Rt. 48, Loveland; 2 - 4 p.m. Oct. 18; call 513-7227230. MIAMI WHITEWATER FOREST
9001 Mt. Hope Road 513-521-7275 • greatparks.org A valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park • All About Night RSVP by Oct. 7. Ages 2 - 4 learn all about what happens in nature when we are asleep with a story and a craft. 11 a.m. Oct. 9; $6. • Homeschool Science West: Wacky Weather RSVP by Oct. 13. Homeschool students ages 5 - 12 and their parents explore interactive learning stations and go on a guided hike. 1 - 3 p.m. Oct. 15; $6. • Full Moon Night Bike Ride RSVP by Oct. 22. Experience the park during an evening bike ride along the Shaker Trace Trail. Bike the loop once or twice; front/back lights and helmets are required. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24; $6.
MIRADOR YOGA & CREATIVITY SCHOOL FOR KIDS AND ADULTS
513-432-4887 • cezarina.trone@gmail.com miradoryogacreativityschool.weebly.com • FREE Yoga Play Session Private and small group yoga and creative play sessions with teachers accredited through Yoga Alliance for adults and teens. RSVP for a free 30-minute play session. 10 a.m. on Sundays or by appointment.
MY SHALOM FAMILY
Held at Northern Hills Synagogue 5714 Fields Ertel Road myshalomfamily.org julier@mayersonfoundation.org • FREE Sensory Sunday These private interactive play groups feature the popular Miss Shana, who keeps babies and their parents engaged and entertained with her unique brand of fun. Play dates are open to families in the Jewish community with
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children ages 2 years and younger in which at least one parent is Jewish. The programs are free and always include a snack. Plus, two families will each win a $50 Target gift card at every event. Dates and times are subject to change, please RSVP. Sensory Sunday is a program of Shalom Family, an initiative of The Mayerson Foundation. 2 - 3 p.m. Oct. 11 and 25.
MY SISTA MY FRIEND
Held at 1580 Summit Road 513-821-9027 • facebook.com/pages/ My-Sista-My-Friend-Young-Womens-Conference/ 1691643084397456?fref=ts • My Sista My Friend Young Women’s Conference This conference is designed to empower and encourage young women ages 13 - 19 to achieve their goals by providing positive examples from adult women. Young women and adult leaders will engage, explore new areas of learning, leadership, and creative group sessions. 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Oct. 31; $20.
NEUSOLE GLASSWORKS
11925 Kemper Springs Drive, Forest Park 513-751-3292 • neusoleglassworks.com or neusoleglassworks@hotmail.com Pumpkin Blow RSVP at least one week in advance. Blow a pumpkin for fall in this educational and memorable experience for the whole family. Seats fill up quickly, be sure to RSVP for a 30-minute time slot. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Oct. 9, 16, 24, 25, 29 and 30; $40 per pumpkin. Pumpkin and Ornament Blow Please RSVP at least one week in advance. Experience the wonder that is glassblowing when you blow your own ornament or pumpkin. For ages 5 and older. RSVP for a 30-minute time slot between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 21 and 22; $40 per pumpkin, $35 per ornament.
NEWPORT AQUARIUM
One Aquarium Way, Newport 859-468-0715 • newportaquarium.com • Mermaids and Pirate Breakfast Enjoy breakfast with your family (and a pirate!) in the Riverside Room overlooking the Ohio River and Downtown Cincinnati, followed by a visit to the Aquarium before it opens! Meet a mermaid up close, and watch her swim in the Coral Reef Exhibit. 8:30 a.m. Oct. 4 and 11; $42. • Meet the Mermaids, Cruise With Pirates Wee lads and lasses have a full day of fun at the Aquarium and on BB Riverboats! Discover the magic of the world-famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids as they swim underwater with their favorite animals in the Coral Reef Exhibit, and meet a mermaid up close. Enjoy lunch in the Riverside Room, then pirates will invade and kidnap everyone for a pirate-themed cruise on the Ohio River. Kids will enjoy fun and games, get a free pirate hat and eye patch, and use a treasure map to collect some bounty! 10 a.m. Oct. 9; $45.
PAINT & BAKE CERAMICS
3972 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 859-415-1909 • paintandbakeceramics.com
PARKY’S FARM AT WINTON WOODS
10073 Daly Road 513-521-7275 • greatparks.org A valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park • Greenville Treaty RSVP by Oct. 9. Meet General Anthony Wayne and play the role of a Native American delegate to discuss the Greenville Treaty and decide to be for or against it in this historical reenactment that includes a wagon ride. 6 p.m. Oct. 12; $6 per child, $4 per adult. Spooky Farm RSVP by Oct. 11. Explore the woods at Parky’s Farm and learn about creepy, crawly friends like snakes, turtles and toads. For ages 2 - 5 and their adults. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Oct. 13 - 14; $10 per child plus one free adult, $5 for each additional adult. Pumpkin Patch RSVP by Oct. 13. Hop on a hayride to pick out the perfect pumpkin. Visit some animals, check out the fall crops, and play in the Playbarn. Best for ages 2 - 8. Adult admission does not include a pumpkin, but pumpkins may be purchased separately. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Oct. 16, 23 and 30; $6 children, $2.50 adults in advance, $7 children, $3 adults day of event.
RED BALLOON CAFÉ + PLAY
6200 Montgomery Road 513-620-8328 • redballooncafe.com • Classes at Red Balloon Explore a variety of classes for little ones, including Science Explorers, World Travelers, Seasonal Explorers, Sensory School, Musikgarten: Baby Music and Family and Musikgarten: Family Music, Baby Signs, and Spanish Play and Learn (for ages 0 - 4 and 4 - 7). Call for schedule and prices.
ROAD SHOW COMPANY
at Kenwood Towne Centre 7875 Montgomery Road 866-900-6699 • roadshowcompany.com cincinnati@roadshowcompany.com • The Art of John Lennon Explore the art of John Lennon in this exhibition featuring insight from the collection’s expert, Nim Vaswani, who will discuss the history and stories behind the works. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Oct. 2 - 3, 12 - 6 p.m. Oct. 4.
SHARON WOODS
11450 Lebanon Road 513-521-7275 • greatparks.org A valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park • Wee Wonder About Worms RSVP by Oct. 13. Ages 3 - 5 learn all about wiggly worms with crafts, stories and an activity. 11 a.m. Oct. 15; $6. • Webelos Adventure Day RSVP by Oct. 20. Complete the Into the Wild Elective Adventure — take a hike, and spend a couple hours completing the necessary requirements for this outdoor activity badge. 10 a.m. Oct. 24; $6 per scout.
• Ladies’ Night Out Gather your girlfriends and leave the hubby and kids at home for an evening of pottery painting, appetizers and desserts (BYOB). For ages 21 and older. 6 - 9 p.m. Oct. 7; $3 in advance, $5 at the door, plus the price of pottery.
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THE SILVER DIVA
9797 Montgomery Road 513-873-4561 • thesilverdiva.com • Ladies Night Out Bring your friends (and get an extra 10 percent off) in your Halloween best for a night out. A prize will go to the best costume, while you enjoy making a piece of personalized jewelry and sample some spooky treats. BYOB! 6 - 8 p.m. Oct. 30; prices range from $5 - $50.
TAFT MUSEUM OF ART
316 Pike St. 513-684-4528 • taftmuseum.org • FREE Legacy Through Storytelling: A Multigenerational Program Hosted by Alysia Nicole Harris, 2015 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence, this interactive workshop for family audiences combines two traditional forms of poetry while focusing on storytelling and intergenerational communication. Best for ages 8 and older. 1 - 4 p.m. Oct. 25.
TOTTER’S OTTERVILLE
4314 Boron Drive, Covington 859-491-1441 or tottersotterville.com • Krafting With Kristie Kristie leads little ones through a new fun and festive craft each week to take home and display for Halloween. Space is limited to the first 13 children to sign up. 11:30 a.m. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29; free with paid general admission ($8.95).
WESTON ART GALLERY
650 Walnut St. 513-97704165 • cincinnatiarts.org westonartgallery@cincinnatiarts.org • Families Create! Explode It Be inspired by artist Donald Kelley’s use of materials and then mold a volcano of your own and watch it blow! 10 a.m. Oct. 3; $5 per child.
WOODLAND MOUND
8250 Old Kellogg Road 513-521-PARK (7275) • greatparks.org A valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park • Homeschool Science East: Migration RSVP by Oct. 12. Homeschool students ages 5 - 12 and their parents explore interactive learning stations, and go on a guided hike. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Oct. 14; $6. Halloween Jamboree RSVP by Oct. 21. Ages 3 - 5 learn all about the creepy crawlers of Halloween through stories and crafts. 10 a.m. Oct. 23; $6.
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