OCTOBER 2020
2020
THE #1 RESOURCE FOR LOCAL PARENTS
Awesome After-school Programs The Oh-So -Important Link Between Prental Care and Your Infant's Health
Playful PreK Prep Corn
Mazes, Pumpkin Patches & Farm Fun Galore
MAKE-YOUR-OWN HALLOWEEN!
Welcome to
Children’s Medical Center serving families for over 70 years
Find A Pediatrician You Can Trust We understand the importance of choosing the right pediatric providers and the right pediatric office for your family. To help with this process, we invite you to schedule a
FREE PRENATAL VISIT to meet with one of our providers, hear more about our practice and receive a tour of our office.
We’ll be there when your family needs us the most.
Children’s Medical Center 331 N. Breiel Blvd., Middletown, OH
(513) 424-1856
www.childrenscmc.com
Rebecca A. Dandoy, MD
James M. Komer, MD
Kenton A. Pate, MD
Diana E. Small, MD
Jennifer Thornicroft, FNP
NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS We are open and taking extra precautions to keep our patients safe.
cincinnatifamilymagazine.com
october 2020
1
Your Partners for Women’s Health through all stages of life! Welcoming New Patients 3050 Mack Road, Ste. 375 • Fairfield, OH 45014
7759 University Drive, Ste. D • West Chester, OH 45069
OBGYN ASSOCIATES A LIFETIME OF CARE cincyobgyn.com 513.221.3800
Check in and see what makes
Bethany School different! 15 to 1 Student to Teacher Ratio
Full Day Kdg - 8th Grade
l a u t r i V
OPEN HOUSE
Focus on Justice, Equity, & Diversity
November 1, 2020 2:00 pm
555 Albion Avenue | Glendale, Ohio 45246 www.bethanyschool.org | 513.771.7462
2 october 2020
“Where Every Family Matters.”
Affordable Before/After School Care & Activities
PUBLISHER Stewart Day EDITOR IN CHIEF Susan Swindell Day susan@daycommedia.com EDITOR Amanda Hayward amandahayward@ daycommedia.com THINGS TO DO/ ASSOCIATE EDITOR Amanda Ciani amandaciani@ daycommedia.com GRAPHIC DESIGN DayCom Associates PRODUCTION Tim Henard timhenard@ daycommedia.com ACCOUNT MANAGERS Theresa Cicchinelli theresa@daycommedia.com Kathi Listo kathi@daycommedia.com DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Jonathan McCormack distributioncf@ daycommedia.com
Subscribe Online to our Newsletter & Join us on Facebook for Giveaways & more!
IN EACH ISSUE 4
These days are not those days.
Feedback
7
cincinnati news
THIS PUBLICATION AUDITED BY
VERIFICATION
C O U N C I L
CINCINNATI FAMILY MAGAZINE is published monthly by DAYCOM MEDIA, INC. Although every precaution has been taken to ensure accuracy of published material, DAYCOM MEDIA cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Editorial and business offices are located at 10945 Reed Hartman Hwy., Ste 323, Cincinnati, OH 45242. The phone number is 513-252-0077; fax is 513252-0081. CINCINNATI FAMILY MAGAZINE is copyright © 2020 by DayCom Media, Inc., a member of The Family Magazine Syndicate. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited.
editor's note
5
CIRCULATION
11
FEATURES
kids' health Everything you eat and drink while pregnant affects your baby's brain development. Plus, check out the local birthing directory.
21
Our DOUBLE-GOLD AWARD-WINNING family calendar is loaded with ideas for a happy segue into fall for all ages.
Halloween parent poll; on the cover; this month's giveaways.
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's upcoming season; new sculptures at Cincinnati Art Museum; fall programming at Cincinnati Nature Center; Parents Night Out; and more.
THINGS TO DO
14 FALL FAMILY
FESTIVE FUN
Ways for families to get creative with the whackiest time of year from decorating to goodie bags and movies — all while staying safe.
18
BABY BITS
Take your little one hiking at one of these family-friendly trails and find some great, new products for happy trails.
cincinnatifamilymagazine.com
SPECIAL SECTION 2020
(special advertising)
16
Festive Farm Fun
24
2020 Education and Enrichment Guide
october 2020
3
the little things BY AMANDA HAYWARD
These Days Are Not Those Days
I
felt so free — zipping around on my bike following my older brother’s tracks, peddling vigorously to keep up with him and his friends. We would ride for hours, all over the neighborhood and beyond. No cell phones to check in, no GPS signal in case we got lost. Just us against the world. As I grew older, I spent long summer weekends with my cousins. I couldn’t wait to make the drive down to Kentucky so we could do nothing but ride on two wheels, spend all day outside doing who knows what and I couldn’t wait to smell that extra sense of freedom as we biked down the unbeaten path to the nearest UDF. Rainbow sherbet was my go-to; that feeling of buying something with my own money really made me feel all grown up. Those were the days! Those days, and our parents’ days, were a lot different than these days. I want to give my 9-year-old, Will, that kind of freedom, but then my worries get in the way: What if he falls off his bike? What if someone comes speeding through the neighborhood and he panics? What if? It’s just how it is. This is our generation, and it is different from past generations. I think to accept that is important, and to be told otherwise, i.e., “Back in my day we used to … ” is irritating. Because we don’t live “back in my day” anymore. It’s tough being a millennial parent! That’s great that “back in my day” there were no cell phones or tablets and maybe they had one television in their house; or they spent every waking moment outdoors playing in the creek because that’s just how it was those days. We can let go of the pressure of trying to relive our childhood through our kids because this is the world we live in now. The world seems a bit scarier these days, the roads are a bit busier, there is a lot of uncertainty, parents are more careful and involved - so we have to make the best decisions these days and accept that things are just, different. I see other kids roaming our neighborhood, far more younger than my kids — no helmet, no grown-ups. I wonder if I’m being too strict because I only let my kids go to “where I can see them,” or sometimes I’ll let Will go to the stop sign and back. They can play out back, in the front yard and ride to their heart’s content, but not completely out of my sight. Does that make me a helicopter parent? I sure hope not. I’m just being a good mom looking out for my kids. This is just the generation we live in. The day they grow old enough to soar a bit further, that will be great - for them, for me. Kids need that independence, but they need to be old enough to know the rules; know when to call and know what to do in an emergency situation. We can look at it this way: We have many luxuries these days — kids’ GPS watches, cell phones at a younger age so they can call after soccer practice, better home security, better research — that can work in our favor to better communicate with our kids and keep them safe. It’s really not all that bad these days, so let’s just live it, let our kids be kids and be confident in the family decisions we make.
EDITOR 4 october 2020
“Where Every Family Matters.”
FEEDBACK Join us for giveaways, local reader posts, parenting news and lots more.
ON THE COVER
Parent Poll
Cover Kid, Anna Grace, photographed by Holly Burkholder Photography in the sunflower field at Vogel’s Farm. Outfit from Rory Maxwell Boutique in Madeira, Oh.
“Will you be trick-or-treating this year? How will you be celebrating? We need ideas!”
“Trick-or-treating if we can. If not, we’re going to make our house super spooky and do a candy hunt and have other fun Halloween party games. Decorating to the max!”
win!
Constance Mara
EnterTRAINment Junction’s Jack o’ Lantern Junction
“Trick-or-treating is happening at our house, regardless. Last year we passed out candy to the kids and tacos, margaritas and beers to the adults — something similar will be passed again this year.”
We are giving away a family four-pack of tickets to EnterTRAINment Junction’s Jack O’ Lantern Junction,
Crystal Robertson
indoor, kid-friendly maze and you might just encounter silly ghosts and skeletons! Kids can do Halloween crafts, interact with a talking pumpkin and check out the Halloweenville miniature animated display! Be sure to head outside for some Halloween-themed, hand-cranked train cars and an electric train ride (weather permitting). Each child receives a bag of trick-or-treat candy, too. For more information, visit entertrainmentjunction.com. Enter to win the EnterTRAINment Junction tickets at cincinnatifamilymagazine.com under the “Contests” tab by Friday, Oct. 16.
“Please don’t let COVID ruin trick-ortreating! One way or another, I will be doing everything I can to make my daughter’s Halloween amazing.” Sarah Shaw Barker
DeAnna Malloy
Ann Reder
We are also giving away a pack of size 2 (124 count)
to win at cincinnatifamilymagazine.com under the “Contests” tab by Saturday, Oct. 31.
Angel Sharpe “Turning the house into a ‘haunted house’ for the kids and we will hide candy and make Halloween treats, wear costumes, have spooky music playing and make a little party of it all.”
“We are doing a family Halloween party and spooky (kid friendly) movie night! We are decorating and dressing up.” Lyssa Leonhardt
“I would assume that we could still have trick-or-treat. I mean, you are outside after all, dressed in costume. and all candy is prepackaged. If you can go to school and play sports, you can run around for a couple of hours and collect some candy! Come to my house for Halloween — I WILL have candy for y’all!”
“Buy your kids some candy. You might get COVID trick or treating.”
PAMPERS AQUA PURE WIPES (336 wipes). Enter
“My idea: Reverse Halloween, socialdistancing style. Have kids stand in their yards at least six feet back with their buckets on the edge of the lawn or on the sidewalk, and people can drive or walk by and put candy in the buckets and compliment costumes from a safe distance.”
Rachel Wysong-Ward
happening through October 31! Walk through the
PAMPERS SWADDLERS DIAPERS; and a six-pack of
Sign up online for our newsletter, exclusive content and info about our contests.
“We will be putting up our Halloween decorations early this year and will be decorating more than normal. Imagine how much fun it would be to walk around a neighborhood and see amazing spooky decorations!”
“I would be all for a drive-thru trickor-treating or something like that. It snowed last year and it was miserable walking with my son.” Kelsey Kreke “We are trick-or-treating. Kids need some normalcy in this crazy world. “ Michelle Lara “Candy scavenger hunt; making it tough though, and will use our five acres to keep the kids busy.” Sarah Gentry “We’re doing a Family Fall Fest and will set up games and goodie bags and pumpkin painting.” Stephanie Elliott
Corinne Hurst
cincinnatifamilymagazine.com
october 2020
5
Royalmont Academy Come See The
Royalmont Difference!
It’s not too late to register for Fall!
We offer classes from 0 - 99.
Enrolling Now for 2020-2021
Group keyboarding and on-line options available.
No Application Fee Sept. 15-Oct. 15! Preschool - 12th Grade
OPEN HOUSE
November 15, 2020 • 2 - 4:30 p.m. Authentically Catholic Small Classes Academic Excellence Full & 1/2 Day Preschool Full Day Kindergarten
WestChesterAcademy.com 513.829.2345 • 8107 Market Place Drive, West Chester
Whoooo’s Opinion Counts? Yours!
200 Northcrest Drive, Mason, OH 45040
513-754-0555 • royalmont.org
P&G Pampers Discovery Center is looking for babies wearing size 2 diapers. Receive diaper products while you participate and up to $200 if your child qualifies. Curbside pickup now available.
Register online at: PampersStudy.com
Questions? Call: 513-945-0002 or Email: discoverycenter@pg.com
Babies in a full-time day care center or individuals employed in areas of conflict with P&G will not qualify.
6 october 2020
“Where Every Family Matters.”
CINCINNATI NEWS
BY AMANDA CIANI
Cincinnati Art Museum's Art Climb Features New Sculptures
T
Sculpter Tony Rosenthal's, "The Cube," is one of the installations that will be alongside the stairs leading up to the Cincinnati Art Museum.
he Cincinnati Art Museum’s new attraction, the Art Climb, has been a must-visit attraction this year — in fact, it saw more than 120,000 visitors the first first three months it was open. This month, there is even more to see at the Art Climb; three new sculptures from Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum are set to make their debut alongside the stairs leading up to the CAM. The new sculptures include Chakaia Booker’s, “LBD Duty Free,” Barton Rubenstein’s, “Skybound” and Tony Rosenthal’s, “Cube.” More installations are planned for the future, so be on the lookout for announcements. Visit cincinnatiartmuseum.org to learn about the Art Climb at Cincinnati Art Museum (953 Eden Park Drive), or head over to pyramidhill.org to learn about Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum (1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton).
Children's Theatre Reimagined
Nature Center's New Programming
T
K
he Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's 101st season is slated to be unique! Families will have the opportunity to enjoy the reimagined season in two ways: by purchasing and watching digital productions or through in-person, socially distanced shows. The first three live shows will take place at TCT’s Red Bank location (4015 Red Bank Road), on the Ralph and Patricia Corbett Showtime Stage. Seating is limited and shows are expected to sell out fast. *The last show of the season will be performed at the Taft Theatre (317 E 5th St.) and will not be available digitally.* 2020-2021 TCT Season The Velveteen Rabbit | Nov 12 - Dec 13, 2020 Garfield: the Musical with Cattitude | Jan 21 - Feb 14, 2021 Rapunzel’s Hairy Fairy Tale | Feb 25 - Mar 21, 2021 *Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr. | April 17 - 25, 2021*
ids feeling cooped up? Why not nurture their love of nature with some outstanding outdoor programming at Cincinnati Nature Center (4949 Tealtown Road, Milford). Ages 8 - 13 can participate in the Hike for your Health Challenge. This program series — offered Oct. 5, 12 and 19 — will have kiddos hike a total of 10 trails and over 15 miles of terrain! Creative nature kiddos ages 9 - 13 will enjoy hiking, observing nature and creating unique works of art in the Art in Nature class (offered Oct. 7, 14 and 12). Can’t make it to a program? Be sure to visit the Cincy Nature Center this fall to see the changing leaves while hiking through forests, fields, streams and ponds.
Learn more about The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s 101st season at thechildrenstheatre.com or call 513-569-8080.
Visit cincynature.org or call 513831-1711 for more information.
(please turn the page)
cincinnatifamilymagazine.com
october 2020 7
cincinnati news
CINCINNATI NEWS
The Cincinnati Museum Center has two new permanent exhibits to explore — "Shaping Our City" and "You Are Here." Purchase advance tickets at cincymuseum.org and call 513-287-7000 for more information. A silly meerkat plays peek-a-boo at the Cincinnati Zoo, in time for HallZooween, Oct. 17 & 18 and 24 & 25. Photo by Mark Dumont.
CINCINNATI ZOO MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS
Families can enjoy Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (3400 Vine St.) all yearlong with a membership. This month, memberships are discounted by 10 percent. Not only do members enjoy visits for one year with super fun seasonal offerings like HallZOOween and Festival of Lights, they also receive discounts on cool classes like Zoo Troop, camps and so much more. Visit cincinnatizoo.org or call 513-281-4700 for details on the discount special.
IMPROVEMENTS AT WEST END LIBRARY
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library has come up with many creative solutions to make sure patrons receive services this year. With reduced capacity, many outdoor spaces are being utilized for
8 october 2020
programming and now the West End Branch Library (805 Ezzard Charles Drive) has a brand-new outdoor learning space, thanks in part from the FC Cincinnati Foundation. The new area is shaded and quiet, perfect for adults looking for a change in scenery when working remotely. This branch also has a new laptop cart for those needing to check-out tech. Visit cincinnatilibrary.org or call 513-369-6026 to learn more about the West End Branch’s new outdoor learning space.
CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER MEMBERS GET FREE EXHIBIT ENTRY
Members of Cincinnati Museum Center (1301 Western Ave.) now have an extra benefit to their memberships. Through November 2, CMC members receive free entry to Maya: the Exhibition. Members can register for free tickets at cincymuseum.org/
members or by calling Member Services at 513-287-7041. The Maya exhibition displays over 300 Mayan civilization artifacts like carved stone hieroglyphs, jade and gold jewelry and so much more. Get the most of the visit by downloading the free Digimarc app to listen to the audio tour. This exhibition supplements the curriculum of Kentucky 7th graders and Ohio 5th graders. Visit cincymuseum.org for more information.
PARENTS' NIGHT OUT AT KIDS FIRST TOO
Parents, need a night out? Believe it or not, the kids do, too! Thankfully Kids First Too is offering their popular Parents Night Out program once again starting in October. PNO will be held the fourth Friday of each month (October 23), when kids 5 - 15 years old will create a craft, have time in the gym, play with friends and eat a tasty pizza
“Where Every Family Matters.”
dinner. The program will run from 6 - 9 p.m., so kids have plenty of time to enjoy high-energy fun! The program is $30 for the first child and only $15 for each additional sibling or family member. Visit kidsfirsttoo.com or call 513-831-4333 for more information or to register for Parents Night Out.
NEW PICTURE PATH AT NKY PARK
A new picture path has popped up at Rossford Park (219 Rossford Ave.) in Fort Thomas, Kentucky thanks to Campbell County Public Library. Walk and learn about local trees, complete challenges, then turn around and enjoy a fun Pete the Cat story! AJ Jolly Park ($8 admission). Head to cc-pl.org for more information.
LEARNING BY DOING A
t Seven Hills, children learn through hands-on experiences that spark their imaginations and kindle their enthusiasm for exploration.
Your one stop shop for therapy items, weighted blankets, toys and gifts. Offering Sensory Boxes, easy online shopping & curbside pickup, and Sensory Room design at your home, office or school.
Trunk or Treat Oct. 25, 2-4 p.m.
Open Tue.–Sat., 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 11912 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati
513-583-1874 www.puzzlepiecesohio.com
Star Glazers
Pottery Paintat YOUR Location!
ATTEND OUR VIRTUAL ADMISSION EVENTS
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
OCT. 7 1:30-2:15 p.m.
NOV. 10 9 -10:15 a.m. Lotspeich Lower School
Right start, bright future
Inspired, supported, safe, and empowered
NOV. 11 9 -10:15 a.m. Doherty Lower School FOR AGE 2 - GRADE 5
Now Offering Contactless Parties! We bring paints, pottery and brushes. Free pick up and delivery. Great for cabin fever and Mother’s Day!
FOR AGE 2 - GRADE 5
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATTERS Spreading their wings, expanding their horizons
OCT. 18 12:30-1:15 p.m. FOR GRADES 6 - 8
DOLLARS & SENSE
Affording a Seven Hills experience
NOV. 5 12-12:45 p.m. FOR GRADES PRE-K - 12
REGISTER FOR ADMISSION EVENTS AT 7HILLS.ORG/WELCOME
Minimum purchase required.
www.starglazers.com
513-474-6364
513.728.2400
StarGlazersPaintPotteryAtYourLocation cincinnatifamilymagazine.com
october 2020 9
Building Confidence & Developing Leaders Buckner Martial Arts 8216 Highland Pointe Drive West Chester Like Us On Facebook! BucknerMartialArts
Fall Special
49
$
www.bucknermartialarts.com
1 Month of Lessons & FREE Uniform
513-779-2413
COVID-19 VACCINE RESEARCH
COVID-19 VACCINE RESEARCH
Volunteers Needed for a COVID-19 Vaccine Study.
Dietary restrictions?
NO PROBLEM! We have the largest selection of Gluten-Free & Allergy-Friendly products in town!
VOLUNTEER & MAKE A DIFFERENCE Currently, there are no approved vaccines available to prevent COVID-19, and the disease has spread across the world. Each and every person involved in clinical research plays a powerful role. Volunteering for this study can make a difference as we try to find a potential vaccine to prevent COVID-19. CONTACT A STUDY MEMBER TO LEARN MORE
Sterling Research Group JungleJims.com • 513. 674. 6000 5540 Dixie Highway, Fairfield 4450 Eastgate South Drive, Cincinnati 10 october 2020
“Where Every Family Matters.”
513-621-5112
kids’ health the truth about prenatal care By Amanda Hayward
What you eat and drink affects Baby’s brain development. But don’t worry, Mama — we’ve got
Y
you covered!
ou may have worried about that girls’ night out and one too many cocktails just before learning you were pregnant. Or what about those antibiotics you had to take and found out a week later you were carrying a bundle? You can worry yourself into a tizzy, but more than likely, everything’s going to be just fine. Yes, your baby’s brain and spinal cord begin to form just past four weeks from your last period, according to Dena Costa, M.D., OB/Gyn at the Christ Hospital. But will those cocktails affect your baby’s brain that early on? “There are unlikely to be significant effects from a one-time alcohol consumption in early pregnancy,” assures Costa. “However, the safest thing to do is to avoid any alcohol use if there is a chance you are or could become pregnant,” she adds.
Excessive use of alcohol during pregnancy can cause complications, according to Costa. “There are genetic variations both in how women process alcohol and in how susceptible babies are to the effects of alcohol in the womb, meaning it is difficult to confirm any ‘safe’ level of alcohol consumption in pregnancy. Babies can be at risk anytime during the pregnancy as well,” she adds.
BABY AND MOM’S HEALTH Taking care of your health is the most important thing you can do when you’re expecting. This will keep you on your feet (exercise) and it will keep Baby healthy, too. “Eating a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy products and a few different sources of protein is the best way to get the nutrients that your baby needs,” says Costa. Avoid what we know can harm the growing baby: alcohol, tobacco, recreational drugs — and just keep moving! Exercise like prenatal yoga and walking is encouraged to help make your labor go smoothly, minimize back pain and decrease stress and anxiety. “For most women, continuing a baseline level of exercise is fine with just a few modifications as pregnancy progresses,” says Costa.
And keep an eye on your weight gain; the “normal” weight gain is 25 - 35 pounds. Too much gainage can increase the chances of a big baby at birth plus it’s been linked to increased rates of obesity in childhood and later on.
KEEPING THE NUTRIENTS DOWN You take your prenatal vitamins (loaded with folic acid and DHA), and you’re trying to eat right, but what if you experience nausea throughout pregnancy? “The good news is babies are pretty resilient (and a little bit selfish!),” Costa says. “They are generally going to take what they need before Mom gets what she needs. Unless someone is truly malnourished they generally are able to keep up with adequate calorie and nutrient intake to support the pregnancy.” So take those prenatal vitamins and eat as healthily as you can. A chocolate and Cheeto splurge is OK every now and then, just not all the time. “There are going to be many years ahead to stress and worry about this little one – give yourself grace during pregnancy and trust that you are doing the best you can for your baby,” says Costa. Amanda Hayward is editor of this publication and a mom of two. (please turn the page)
cincinnatifamilymagazine.com
october 2020
11
CINCINNATI FAMILY
2020 BIRTHING GUIDE Births per year
UC Health University of Cincinnati Medical Center 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati 513-584-1000 uchealth.com
UC Health West Chester Hospital 7700 University Dr., West Chester 513-298-3000 uchealth.com Premier Health Atrium Medical Center One Medical Center Drive Middletown 513-424-2111 atriummedcenter.org/Maternity St. Elizabeth Healthcare 1 Medical Village Drive Edgewood 859-301-2000 stelizabeth.com Kettering Health Network Fort Hamilton Hospital 630 Eaton Ave., Hamilton 513-867-2000 ketteringhealth.org The Christ Hospital Mt. Auburn Birthing Center 2139 Auburn Ave. Cincinnati 513-585-2000 thechristhospital.com
2,400+
980
907
LDRP
600
3,161
425
Trihealth - Bethesda North Hospital 10500 Montgomery Road 513-865-1111 trihealth.com/ womens
3,500
Certified NurseMidwife
•
LDR and LDRP
LDR
•
•
4,400+
The Christ Hospital Liberty Township Birthing Center 6939 Cox Road, Liberty Township 513-585-2000 thechristhospital.com
12 october 2020
LDR or LDRP
LDRP
LDR
•
Certified Lactation
NICU Level
Additional Features
Level III
Region’s only Level IV Regional Perinatal Health Care Center. Family-centered care; private, spacious birthing suites; maternal fetal medicine specialists on-staff; OB Emergency Services available 24/7; Centering Pregnancy and Daddy Boot Camp programs provided; Perinatal Certified by The Joint Commission; and baby-friendly designation by the World Health Organization.
•
Level II special care nursery
Family-centered care; private, spacious birthing suites; maternal fetal medicine specialists on-staff; Level IIB Special Care Nursery; weekly Baby Café breastfeeding classes; special dinner for parents the night before discharge; and birthday cakes for newborns.
•
Level II special care nursery
Offer rooming-in; childbirth and family education classes; birthing options and birthing aids; private, relaxing place for labor and birth; post-delivery massage therapy. Offers Natural Beginnings, the only natural birth center in the greater Cincinnati area.
•
Level III NICU
Birthing suites with your comfort in mind; high-risk patients cared for in unit; Perinatal Care Certification from The Joint Commission; certified nurse midwives on staff; board certified lactation consultants on staff; certified clinical aromatherapists on staff.
•
Level II special care nursery
Spacious rooms to accommodate mom, baby and support person; two c-section birthing rooms; inpatient lactation support; wireless fetal monitoring. A newly renovated Special Care Nursery with eight private rooms for 24-hour access to neonatologists, specialized nurses and state-of-the-art equipment.
•
Level II NICU special care
Private rooms, hydrotherapy, free sleep sack, gentle C-section, seven-day lactation support, nitrous oxide, 24-hour neonatologist, natural childbirth supported, classes, wireless fetal monitoring, Baby Café – free breastfeeding support group, room-service style nutrition.
•
LDRP
•
•
Level II special care nursery
Special care nursery rooms; two dedicated C-Section birthing rooms; the region’s only C-Section viewing room allowing families to watch from adjacent room window with prior permission; hydrotherapy, large showers with seats for natural childbirth; lactation services; room-service style nutrition; free sleep sack; classes; wireless fetal monitoring; Baby Café – free breastfeeding support group.
LDR
•
•
Level II special care nursery
A level II special care nursery, one step below the Level III NICU at Good Samaritan.
“Where Every Family Matters.”
Births per year
Mercy Health Anderson Hospital 7500 State Road 513-624-4500 mercy.com
Mercy Health Fairfield Hospital 3000 Mack Road, Fairfield 513-870-7000 mercy.com
Mercy Health West Hospital 3300 Mercy Health Blvd., Cincinnati 513-215-5000 mercy.com
Good Samaritan Hospital 375 Dixmyth Ave. 513-862-1400 trihealth.com/womens
1,650
1500
700800
5,200
LDR or LDRP
LDRP
LDR
LDRP
LDR
Certified NurseMidwife
•
•
•
•
Certified Lactation
•
•
•
•
NICU Level
Additional Features
Level II special care nursery
One hundred percent of our physicians and certified nurse midwives and all eligible labor and delivery nurses are certified in Electronic Fetal Monitoring. All of our nurses are cross trained to deliver exceptional mother-baby care. Outpatient lactation services available by appointment for in-person consultation with an IBCLC certified lactation consultant.
Level II B
Special care nursery, four bed triage unit, 100 percent of labor and delivery staff certified in external fetal monitoring, many staff certified in inpatient obstetrics and neonatal nurses are also certified in low-risk neonatal care, prenatal clinic staffed by nurses, all staff cross-training excellent care to mother and baby.
Level II special care nursery
Mercy West is a five-star hospital. Voted Most Supportive Breastfeeding Hospital two years in a row. The birthing center is home to five Daisy Award recipients. Our natural childbirth suite offers nitrous, birthing balls, a Swedish birth chair and hydrotherapy. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional, family centered, memorable care.
Level III special care unit
A newly renovated and expanded L&D unit with valet parking, bedside registration and concierge services. All private rooms with spacious birthing suites and room-service style nutrition services. We provide Family-Centered Care and promote hydrotherapy and natural birthing options. We specialize in patients with congenital or acquired heart disease. We are a Magnet Hospital and have received Perinatal Certification by the Joint Commission.
cincinnatifamilymagazine.com
october 2020
13
Family Fun Yes, it’s different this year, but set your worries aside and make it memorable for your kids with fun tricks and treats!
Hallo
A Non-
Head to a Local Pumpkin Patch
“TRICK OR TREAT!” THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX If you aren’t going door-to-door around your neighborhood, trick-ortreat at home! Decorate each room, have someone behind the door in each spooky space and the kids can get their candy buckets filled. If you are handing out treats this year, keep hand sanitizer handy for each time you drop some treats, and of course, wear your mask.
DO A ‘LIL BOOING! We are all in need of some human interaction. Have a little fun and “boo” some friends in your neighborhood! Make some treats bags or buckets with the kids (find ideas on Cincinnati Family’s Pinterest board), and safely drop off a bag of goodies at your neighbor’s doorstep by ringing or knocking and disappearing! Perhaps the kids might even get a surprise at their doorstep in return.
Research events before you go and see what they are doing to abide by health and safety guidelines. If they are safely open, dress up in your Halloween-costume-best and pick out some pumpkins and even check out some sweet treats the farm offers to really spice up your day. You may be surprised at what socially distanced kids’ activities they are pulling off this year, too!
Throw the Best. Party. Ever. You can throw the best at-home party this year minus the expenses. Let’s get real, parenting during the pandemic is hard enough, so choose two or three simple activities and keep to your budget. We are all under some financial constraints right now, so less is better! Shop Amazon for some simple, spooky Halloween banners, black and orange balloons and Halloween baggies for the kids. Fill up the bags with a mix of candy and healthy treats they can eat with their lunch the following week. If you have smaller kiddos, opt for less scary decor. Painting pumpkins is a great way to get the kids involved, plus they make a great Halloween decoration. Stock up on washable paint and Halloween-themed stickers and take it away. Don’t forget the Kids Bop Halloween Party mix on Spotify and host a dance party to top off the night.
Halloween Countdown Kids love counting down to the last day of school, their birthday, and any favorite celebration, really. Begin on October 1 and go from there. Grab a cheap sticker chart from Target and have the kids add a sticker up until the big day. If you want to make it more intriguing, hand a piece of candy out every 5 - 10 days, but the countdown is exciting all in itself.
14 october 2020
“Where Every Family Matters.”
Miniature Hayride
The little kids will love this one. hay from your local craft store ( Hobby Lobby), and fill up the li If you have some spare space in lay out some pumpkins for the k from, take the kids on a “hayrid your pumpkins and carve or pa live in a small space, simply pull your little ones around the neighborhood in your homemade hayride and wave to the neighbors.
Halloween At-Home Costumes The kids will love making their own costumes at home with materials you already have lying around. Think Superhero, Sweet Treats, Star Wars or Disney Characters. Next, post your photos up on social media and host a costume contest!
oween
-Traditional
BY AMANDA HAYWARD
e
Farms and Fall Activities
one. Grab a bale of ore (Micheal’s or he little red wagon. ace in the backyard, the kids to choose ayride,” choose r paint away! If you
Halloween events are still on, and so are your favorite farms! You CAN go for a hayride and pick pumpkins after all — with social distancing guidelines in place and other safety procedures. Guidelines include staying home if you are sick, wearing masks in crowded areas, sanitizing in between activities and keeping a six-foot social
distance from others. Check venues before you go for up-to-date information. TURN THE PAGE FOR FALL FUN OUTINGS!
cincinnatifamilymagazine.com
october 2020 15
FALL FUN OHIO Blooms and Berries Fall on the Farm 9669 S. St. Rt. 48, Loveland, Oh; 513-697-9173; bloomsandberries.com Through Nov. 1. Although the corn box will be missed this year, the kids can enjoy hayrides, a pumpkin bounce pad, corn maze, mini corn maze, cow train, play area, farm animals, Spookley, and more. This year is a new touch-less interactive attraction, plus, touch-less online tickets only, (book early). Burger Farm and Garden Center Fall Fun at the Farm 513-561-8634 7849 Main St. (Rt. 32), Cincinnati, Oh; burgerfarms.com Through Oct. 31; weekends only. Familyfriendly attractions include a jumping pillow, Challenge Course, mini ziplines and cow train. Pumpkins, corn stalks, mums, gourds, apple cider, animated pumpkin land characters, games, food, music, farm animals, crafters and more. Timed online ticketing via their website. EnterTRAINment Jack O’ Lantern Junction 7379 Squire Court, West Chester, Oh; 513-898-8000; entertrainmentjunction.com Through Oct. 31, closed Wednesdays. An indoor, kid-friendly maze, ghosts and skeletons. Halloween crafts, a talking pumpkin, EJ’s Halloweenville miniature animated display and Halloween-themed hand-cranked train cars and an electric train ride (weather permitting). Each child receives a bag of candy. Heritage Village Museum Haunted Village; 11500 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, Oh; 513-563-9484; heritagevillagecincinnati.org
Through Oct. 31. When you smell the cinnamon sugar donuts, you’re at Neiderman’s. Pick from hundreds of pumpkins, take a hayride, check out the four-acre corn maze, enjoy the food trucks. Weekly hours available.
——— special advertising ———
BURWINKEL FARMS FALL FESTIVAL 4359 Hamilton Cleves Road, Ross, Oh; 513-738-1145; burwinkelfarms.com Through Oct. 31. Enjoy hayrides to our pumpkin patch, corn mazes, sunflower fields (when in bloom), a skid maze,
Puzzle Pieces a Sensory Sensation Trunk or Treat 11912 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Oh; 513-583-1874; puzzlepiecesohio.com Oct. 25, 2 - 4 p.m. A safe, social distancing trunk-or-treat event. Decorated trunks from local vendors. The decorated sensory-friendly store is open for business. Find them on Facebook for more up-to-date information: @puzzlepiecesLLCh
Halloween scavenger hunt,
KENTUCKY
animals to visit, plus more!
Country Pumpkins Fall Festival 1835 Sherman Mt. Zion Road, Dry Ridge, Ky; 859-905-9656; countrypumpkinsky. com Through Oct. 31. New this year is Pumpkin Ridge that includes two carving pumpkins, six shots from the corn launcher, a visit with baby calves and hay bale play area. Enjoy the Kiddie Corn Maze, farm animals, sand tunnels play area, hay pyramid barrel train ride and tons more. Now offering touchless online ticketing options with family bundles, too; rides and U-Pick available Fridays 5 - 7 p.m. and weekends only.
Large selection of pumpkins at great prices! Over 20 varieties of homegrown apples and tons of fall décor! Hayrides run Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (weather permitting) and we welcome pre-scheduled weekday hayride groups of 10+. Other activities are open during normal business hours. Watch our FB page for added weekday public hayrides. @ BurwinkelFarms
Oct. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24 from 6 10 p.m. The Heritage Village Museum is transformed into a haunted town. Catch the Headless Horseman as he makes his way through the village the last two weekends (7:30 – 10 p.m. on Fridays and 6 - 10 p.m. on Saturdays). Timedentry tickets; some indoor attractions are now outdoors. Kids receive a tasty bag of candy (non-food treats for those with allergies).
Kinman Farms’ Fall Fest 4175 Burlington Pike, Burlington, Ky; 859-689-2682; kinmanfarm.com Weekends through Oct. 25. Hayrides, picnic shelters, bonfires, play games, Great Pumpkin Express Ride, the five-acre corn maze, the new tricycle ride and much more. Tasty purchases available weekdays; order tickets online. Neltner’s Farm Pumpkin Patch 6922 4 Mile Road, Melbourne, Ky; 859-496-7535 neltnersfarm.com Through Oct. 31; A pumpkin patch, horse drawn wagon ride (masks required), corn maze, farm stand, outdoor petting zoo with social distancing and more. Masks are encouraged.
Neiderman Family Farm Fall Fun 5110 Lesourdsville West Chester Road, Liberty Twp., Oh; 513-7793228; niedermanfamilyfarm.com
16 october 2020
Shaw Farms’ Fall Festival 1737 Ohio 131, Milford, Oh; 513575-2022; shawfarmmarket.com Daily through Oct. 31 (some rides unavailable weekdays).Beyond their live, online 14-acre corn maze challenge and hayrides, be sure to check out this year’s cartoon-themed playground. Keep up to date on the Facebook page: @ shawfarmsmarket. Online ticket sales; reduced lines; social distancing activities.
“Where Every Family Matters.”
Burwinkel Farms
Ross, OHIO
Dedicated to Women’s Health
Family Fun * Mazes * Hayrides * Apples * Pumpkins * Corn stalks * Sunflower field & much more!
Personal attention and trusted quality care. Franklin/Middletown 200 Medical Ctr. Dr., Ste. 160 Franklin, OH 45005
513.424.1440
in professional building attached to Atrium Hospital
We have the experience you can trust and you will receive the personalized service that you deserve.
West Chester
OUR FESTIV FALL AL RU NS
SEP 2 6 OCT 3 1
7798 Discovery Dr., Ste. B West Chester, OH 45069
Call NOW to book your school or group
990 Belvedere Dr. Lebanon, OH 45036
4359 Hamilton Cleves Rd, Hamilton OH 45013 513-738-1145 www.BurwinkelFarms.com
888.424.0017 Lebanon
888.424.0017
www.HilltopOBGYN.com
fall field trip!
ballet • tap • jazz hip-hop • modern pre-dance combos
Meet the Helpers It can be a scary time for families. This is a great time to talk to children about COVID-19 and empower them to be helpers to keep each other healthy.
Now Enrolling for Fall In Person & Livestream Options
www.meetthehelpers.org 600-B Reading Rd., Mason
masondance.com 513.398.0353 cincinnatifamilymagazine.com
october 2020 17
BABY BITS
Hike It, Baby!
BY AMANDA HAYWARD
We have the perfect local family and baby-friendly trails for you to get hiking and feel good about it, too! than a mile. This easy loop is moderately trafficked located near Loveland, Ohio. Be ready to see some wild flowers and plenty of activities for the kids including opportunities to explore the creek. Everybody’s Treehouse I 1212 Trail Ridge Road, Cincinnati Located in Mt. Airy Forest, the Everybody’s Treehouse Trail leads to, you guessed it, a treehouse! The best part is it’s free for everyone to play in and you can even enjoy a family picnic. This easy 0.1 mile trail leads through an admirable forest setting, out and back.
Book art, courtesy of Cincinnati author and outdoor enthusiast, Jeff Alt.
T
he moment your doctor gives you the OK to get moving with Baby, you can leap out the door for joy. Explore beyond your neighborhood and head to one of these trails perfect for Baby and the family. Here’s where to go:
OHIO Ault Park I 5090 Observatory Ave., Cincinnati Try the one-mile Ridge and Valley Trail with gorgeous views, or go for the Ault Valley Trail that is an easy out and back gravel trail the kids will love. Dog friendly!
18 october 2020
Bender Mountain Nature Preserve I 6320-6468 Bender Road, Cincinnati Be ready for a few rocky spots, but overall it’s nice for a family nature trip or even bird watching. You can bring your pup along, too. Caldwell Nature Preserve I 430 W North Bend Road, Cincinnati Lots of explorative bridges and creeks make this fun. The kids can learn all about the Old Mill Creek history as you wind along ridges formed by Mill Creek Watershed. East Loveland Nature Preserve I 313 E Loveland Ave., Loveland The Loveland Nature Trail is less
Pine Hill Lakes Park I 211 Kings Mills Road, Mason The main trail is a well-paved loop in Mason and shady in spots with plenty of benches to rest with Baby. The kids will love pointing at the ducks and geese along the way, and after your hike, let the kids play at the park. Dog-friendly Sharon Woods I 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville Creeks and waterfalls are easily accessible after a hike. The Sharon Woods Lake Trail to Gorge Trail Loop takes you around the lake and through the woods. Cool off in the creek along the way and enjoy beautiful overlooks. Motor vehicle permit required. Shawnee Lookout I 2008 Lawrenceburg, North Bend Includes three easy trails all under two miles: Miami Fort Trail, Blue Jacket Loop and Trail and Little Turtle Trail which is a perfect “lollipop trail” near North Bend, Ohio, with
“Where Every Family Matters.”
a perfect view of the Ohio River. Plenty of benches. $3 per day.
KENTUCKY Big Bone Lick State Historic Site I 3380 Beaver Road, Union The Discovery Trail behind the visitor center is where you can learn about prehistoric history during the Ice Age on markers as you go. Don’t forget to check trails that lead to the Bison viewing. Boone County Arboretum & Central Park I 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union The Dogwood Trail is paved, and you’ll pass by recreation fields and various plant collections of the arboretum. Connect to the loop trail or simply call it a day and relax in the gazebo. Devou Park I 1201 Park Drive, Covington The Overlook is breathtaking and you can easily walk the paths, even on muddy days. Backcountry trails, too. England–Idlewild Park I 5550 Idlewild Road, Burlington Portions of the paved paths have exercise stops for Mom and Dad plus a story walk. Check out the playground, lake and more. Highlands Cemetery I 2167 Dixie Hwy., Fort Mitchell One of the trails starts at a creek, and another “Batman-themed” trail is a kid favorite so they can follow the Batman signs along the way.
Local Hiking Groups & Programs
Be prepared on your next hike with Baby. Whether you hit the challenging trails or opt for a stroller-friendly path, you’ll love these
THINGS WE LIKE! Puttisu Sun Cushion puttisu-usa.com $29.99 Protect your little one’s skin while you trekk through nature. For 6 months and older, this hypoallergenic sunscreen is easy and fun to apply for sensitive skin. The active, sunprotecting mineral formula ensures ultimate protection while you explore; SPF 50+
• HIKE IT BABY facebook.com/groups/ HikeitBabycincinnati A group of parents who regularly meet and hike together with their kids. Join the private Facebook group and meet other families. • FREE FOREST SCHOOL OF CINCINNATI facebook.com/groups/ FreeForestSchoolCincinnatiOH A free, volunteer-run group perfect for ages 0 to 6 and their caregivers. Meets on a weekly basis throughout the year in nearby wilderness areas.
Patch Bamboo Strips patchstrips.com $6.99 Scratches and boo boos happen. These nifty bandages are made from 100 percent organic bamboo fibre that gently take care of your Little’s sensitive skin. They are compostable, too, so perfect to take along during your outdoor adventures. No more crying when you peel this bandage off. Available at Target, Walgreens, CVS and other retailers.
Free Spirit SP Diaper Bag humble-bee.com $68 Perfect for the adventurous family! Lightweight (0.8 pounds to be exact!), waterproof and plenty of utility pockets for storage makes this perfect for your family hike. This tough diaper bag can withstand annoying stains like cream, oil and mud - then toss it in the washer and you’re ready for your next trail - yes, it’s machine washable. The large insulated pocket fits up to two bottles to last for the walk, it has wellpadded shoulder straps and back for extra comfort; plus includes bonus accessories including a changing kit, a large changing pad, two detachable, reflective stroller straps and one hot/cold gel pack! Komuellos komuellousa.com $32 Comfy sock and shoe combo perfect for the outdoors! Keeps Baby’s feet covered, plus the cotton top wraps around his foot so you won’t have to worry about him kicking it off! Pulls off and on easy and has slip resistant bottoms to keep him safe when he’s ready to explore the trails with you.
• TRI-STATE HIKING CLUB OF CINCINNATI meetup.com/hike-cincinnati A non-profit hiking group free for beginners or advanced hikers. • Find more hiking groups that fit your family’s lifestyle at meetup.com or Facebook.
We’re giving this away!
• Find more favorite kid and baby/ stroller-friendly trails with the All Trails app or visit alltrails.com.
Jeep PowerGlyde Plus Stroller deltachildren.com $89.99
• Be Prepared with Baby Know what to bring in case of any situation, and if you have older kids coming along, there are ways you can keep them entertained, too!
Great for hiking with its special ball bearing wheel technology ready to take on some tough terrain. Plus, it’s super lightweight and ready to be carried at any point weighing under 14 pounds. The compact umbrella fold with an auto lock and handle to carry will have you ready for your trip in no time. Recommended for infants 6 months up to 50 pounds.
Source: Jeff Alt, Cincinnati-based author of The Adventures of Bubba Jones: Time Traveling Through Grand Canyon National Park youth adventure series and Get Kids Hiking. Learn more at Jeffalt.com.
cincinnatifamilymagazine.com
october 2020 19
JACK O’LANTERN JUNCTION
WE ARE OPEN, WE ARE BUYING,
& we are being safe!
Open through October 31 (closed on Wednesdays)
Enjoy Our Regular Attractions - Every child will receive a bag of trick-or-treat candy - New Halloween train display - Climb aboard 2 outdoor Halloween themed train rides Mention Cincy Family & get $3 OFF our Do-It-All ticket!
We are back to normal business hours! Monday Saturday 9:30am-9pm, Sundays 10am-8pm.
We pay CASH on-thespot, 7 days a week, no appointment needed!
THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING LOCAL! Anderson · Beavercreek · Colerain · Miamisburg ³ Fields Ertel Florence KY ² Huber Heights ³ Hyde Park · West Chester · Western Hills
www.onceuponachildcincydayton.com
A family-friendly, slight-fright event!
Haunted Village
2020
HERITAGE VILLAGE MUSEUM
inside Sharon Woods - enter through Sharon Centre
6 -10 p.m. (with timed entry tickets) October 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 & 24 $8 for ages two & up
HeritageVillageCincinnati.org 20
october 2020
We are committed to providing a safe shopping & selling experience!
“Where Every Family Matters.”
OCT THINGS TO DO BY AMANDA CIANI
READERS: In lieu of COVID-19, many events may be subject to cancellation. Please double check events before you go!
22
DAILY EVENTS
Fall is for the Family
T
his month we’re beginning to get a glimpse into the upcoming season — hopefully a bit more much
needed reprieve is on the way. Meanwhile, enjoy all that October has to offer from the cooler evenings to the needed sweater to the corn mazes, pumpkin patches and more. Find lots of season fun in this month’s calendar and by all means, enjoy!
The Country Pumpkins Fall Festival will delight all ages all month long. See Tuesday, Oct. 6.
cincinnatifamilymagazine.com
october 2020
21
things to do
thu 1 FREE HOMEWORK HELP (register) Students will be assigned an adult homework helper to guide them through any questions or issues they may have. The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum, 3738 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati; Thursdays in October, 5:30 6:30 p.m.; 513-473-5745 or thecarnegiecenterofcolumbiatus. regfox.com/homework-help.
JACK O’ LANTERN JUNCTION Spend the day trick-or-treating, visiting an indoor pumpkin patch and watching pumpkin-filled cargo trains make their way through festively decorated neighborhoods and cities. Don’t forget to search for this month’s hidden scavenger hunt items! EnterTRAINment
Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed Wednesdays), Sun 12 - 6 p.m.; $14.95 adults, $11.95 seniors (65+) and ages 3 - 12, free ages 2 and younger; 513-898-8000.
FREE MAKE AND TAKE KIT: JUNIOR EXPLORERS – LEAVES Discover the world of leaves this fall by creating a leaf rubbing! Make and take kits are available at the Junior Explorer Station or curbside. Recommended for ages 6 - 11 years old. Green Township Branch Library, 6525 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati; available Oct. 1 - 3, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 513369-6095 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
FREE MOM AND ME – STROLLER HIKES (register) Get outside and explore! Littles will delight with a stroll through the park while learning all about trees,
flowers, birds and other nature elements. This recurring program is designed for ages 6 - 24 months old and their caregivers. available Oct. 1 - Smale Park (166 West Mehring Way) and Oct. 8 - Eden Park (950 Eden Park Drive); Cincinnati Parks; 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.; donations to Cincinnati Parks accepted; 513-751-3679 or cincinnatiparks.com.
FREE OUTDOOR FAMILY STORY TIME Kiddos can hear stories and sing songs to build early literacy skills. This outdoor event will be held at the Wyoming Village Green; families are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair. Masks and social distancing are required; weather permitting. Wyoming Village Green, Wyoming Ave., Cincinnati; available Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 1:30 - 2 p.m.; 513-369-6014 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
fri 2 FITTON ON THE HILL: PINOCCHIO (register) Cincinnati’s favorite puppet theater, Madcap Puppets, is bringing Pinocchio to the hill (Pyramid Hill, that is!). Purchase tickets online to reserve a socially distanced space to enjoy this cherished classic tale. Pyramid Hill Museum and Sculpture Park, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton; 7 p.m.; $10 nonmembers, $8 Fitton and Pyramid Hill members; 513-863-8873 ext. 110 or fittoncenter.org/ fitton-on-the-hill.
Jack O’ Lantern Junction at Entertrainment Junction has all kinds of fun for kids all month long. All aboard!
22
october 2020
“Where Every Family Matters.”
FULL MOON WALK: HARVEST MOON AT LONG BRANCH FARM & TRAILS (register) Hit the trails at night; enjoy natural history lessons, special readings and the full harvest moon in all of its glory. Cincinnati Nature Center, Long Branch Farm Trails, 6926 Gaynor Road, Goshen; 7:30 - 9 p.m.; $10 non-members, $5 members; blackbaudhosting. com/8271a/full-moon-walkharvest-moon-at-long-branch-farm-trails.
sat 3
KINGS ISLAND TRICKS AND TREATS FALL FEST (register) Brand new this year! Put on a costume and get in the harvest spirit; families can enjoy tasty treats, watch lively entertainment and go on lots of exciting rides at the Tricks and Treats Fall Fest. Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason; available Saturdays (11 a.m. - 8 p.m.) and Sundays (11 a.m. - 7 p.m.) in October; see website for ticket information; 513-754-5700 or visitkingsisland. com.
STAR GLAZERS FAMILY POTTERY (register) This class will have families feeling creative as they craft a unique original pottery piece in class 1 and as they return to paint it during class 2! This two-part class is for ages 5 and older with their families. Finished pieces can be picked up at Anderson Parks RecPlex office at a later date. Veterans Park Shelter, 8531 Forest Road, Cincinnati; two-part class held Oct. 3 and 17, 10 - 11:30 a.m.; $30 adult non-resident, $20 adult resident, $40 child nonresident, $30 child resident; 513474-6364 or starglazers.com.
sun 4
National Taco Day FALL ON THE FARM AT
BLOOMS & BERRIES
ALTERNATIVE (register)
There is so much fall fun down on the farm at Blooms & Berries. Families can make their way through corn and straw mazes, hop on the pumpkin bounce pad, take a hayride, pick a pumpkin, meet petting zoo friends, browse tasty seasonal baked goods and so much more! Blooms & Berries, 9669 Ohio 48, Loveland; Mon Sat 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $10 Mon - Fri, $12 Sat - Sun; 513-697-9173 or bloomsandberries.com.
Kids got a case of cabin fever? This class is the cure. Children will receive a “Hike for your Health” passport and tackle a 1.5 hour hike during each session; by the end of the series, kids will have triumphantly completed 10 trails and hiked over 15 miles of terrain! Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; $80 non-members, $75 members for three hike dates. Come to Fall on the Farm at Blooms & Berries and discover lots of Oct. 5, 12 and 19; Choose seasonal fun. How about this giant pumpkin bounce pad?! from 2 - 3:30 p.m OR 4:30 - 6 p.m.; cincynature.org/events-andCenter, 4949 Tealtown Road, Ridge ($20 per family); this paid programs/programs-3/for-kidsCincinnati; 4 - 6 p.m.; $104 attraction includes two carving and-teens-150. non-members, $99 members; size pumpkins, a visit with baby cincynature.org/events-andcalves, six corn launches and FREE MAKE AND TAKE programs/programs-3/for-kidsaccess to a super-fun hay bale KITS: JUNIOR EXPLORERS – and-teens-150. play area. Country Pumpkins JUNGLE ANIMALS CRAFT Farm, 1835 Sherman Mount Swing by the library to pick up MOVE IT (register) Zion, Dry Ridge; Mon - Thu 4 the materials to craft a jungle Don’t miss out on the physical - 7 p.m., Fri 2 - 7 p.m. Sat 10 animal paper bag puppet. Kits exercise that goes along with a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m.; can be picked up at the Jungle in-person school. Part gym and a la carte pricing for attractions, Explorers Station or curbside. part recess, Move It is a brandbundle packages available on Green Township Branch, 6525 new program made to get kids weekends; 859-905-9656 or Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati; MOVING! Class will include countrypumpkinsky.com. available through Oct. 17, Mon a warm-up and stretch, games, - Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 513-369activities, obstacle courses and FREE FESTIVE FALL STORY 6095 or cincinnatilibrary.org. TIME so much more fun. Choose from Wear a costume and get into Wednesdays at 11 a.m. - 12:05 FREE GREENHILLS the festive spirit! Drop into a OUTDOOR STORY TIME p.m. or 1 - 2:05 p.m. Kids First seasonal story time, get some Get some fresh air and hear Too, 885 Ohio 28, Milford; goodies, walk the StoryWalk and a new story! Kiddos will enjoy $99 per child for a month of check out the decorations on the stories, songs and other activities Wednesday classes; 513-831trail and at the Ross Log Cabin. while building early literacy skills. 4333 or kidsfirsttoo.com. Masks required, distancing will be Meade Park, 11887 North Lebanon Road, Cincinnati; 10 observed. Program takes place a.m. - 12 p.m.; 513-369-6001 in the gazebo across the street or cincinnatilibrary.org. from the library. Greenhills Branch TOTS & TUNES (register) Library, 8 Enfield St., Cincinnati; Children will sing in English available Oct. 5 and 12, 10:30 and Hebrew, dance, play with - 11 a.m.; 513-369-4441 or bubbles, ribbons and shakers, cincinnatilibrary.org. FREE ART IN NATURE learn PJ Library songs and more! (register) This class is for babies and Artsy kids, ages 9 - 13, will toddlers to be introduced to music, become inspired by nature to creative stimulation and interesting create unique works of art during COUNTRY PUMPKINS FALL sounds. For toddlers and babies this after-school series. Children FESTIVAL up to two and a half years old will find beauty in birds, insects, Head down to the farm for some and a caregiver. Mayerson JCC, plants and animals as they hike fall fun that the whole family will 8485 Ridge Ave., Cincinnati; trails at the Nature Center, then love. Attractions include U-pick 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.; $126 they will create one-of-a-kind pumpkins, a pumpkin launcher, public, $99 members; 513-761masterpieces using paint, clay, hayrides, barrel train rides, 7500 or mayersonjcc.org. natural dyes, pastels and so much corn maze, corn boxes, farm (please turn to page 26) more. October classes held Oct. animals and more. New this 7, 14 and 21. Cincinnati Nature year, families can visit Pumpkin
FITTON ON THE HILL: BIG BAND JAZZ (register) Sit back and relax, enjoy the changing fall leaves, sip a delicious drink and listen to a big band concert! These Fitton on the Hill tunes will be performed by the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra, featuring vocalist Mandy Gaines. Order tickets online to reserve a socially distanced space. Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton; 2 p.m.; $33 nonmembers, $27 Fitton and Pyramid Hill members; 513-863-8873 ext. 110 or fittoncenter.org/fitton-onthe-hill.
PLUM GORGEOUS KROHN CONSERVATORY FALL SHOW (register) Experience a new shade of autumn with rich fall foliage in various shades of purple. “Plum Gorgeous,” presented by John A Schroth Family Charitable Trust, will feature dark, rich plum trees, bright violet asters, fuchsia mums, deep purple ipomoea and more perfect purple floral additions. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; Tue - Sun in October 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $7 adults, $5 youth (5 - 17), free for ages 4 and younger; 513-4214086 or cincinnatiparks.com.
mon 5
HIKE FOR YOUR HEALTH CHALLENGE – A GYM CLASS
thu 8
wed 7
tue 6
cincinnatifamilymagazine.com
october 2020
23
A Paid Advertising Directory
Your 2020 Guide to
Education and Enrichment Programs
ARTS Art Workshop
3130 Wasson Road, Hyde Park 513-406-4009 theartworkshopinc.net Art enrichment for kids ages 3 and up. Pottery wheel, clay, drawing, painting and cartooning. Mom and Me, Freestyle (choose your own project) and teen classes offered weekdays and Saturdays.
ArtsConnect Kids and Teen Classes
9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati 513-522-2108 theartsconnect.us • artsinfo@springfieldtwp.org ArtsConnect offers year-round art classes filled with creativity, learning and exploration. Everything from music lessons, pottery, theater and painting awaits!
CCM Preparatory
290 CCM Blvd., Cincinnati 513-556-2595 ccm.uc.edu/prep • ccmprep@uc.edu CCM Preparatory provides enjoyable and accessible arts opportunities in music, dance and theatre arts. Our programs educate and inspire students from 3 yrs. - adult.
Cincinnati Ballet
1555 Central Pkwy., Cincinnati 513-562-1111 cballet.org/academy • cbacademy@cballet.org From creative movement to pre-professional ballet training, Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy brings the joy of dance to students of all ages along with a strong connection to the area’s preeminent ballet company.
Many educational resouces and learning services now offer virtual options. Take advantage of these to keep your child on track while keeping them safe.
24
october 2020
“Where Every Family Matters.”
The Mad Potter Madeira
7754 Camargo Road, Madeira 513-561-1888 madpottercincinnati.com Pottery painting, parties, and special events. Choose a piece, paint it, and pick it up in a week. Special events include Kidz Nite and Ladies Nite.
Mason Dance Center
600-B Reading Road, Mason 513-398-0353 masondance.com Mason Dance Center provides an opportunity for anyone ages 3 - adult to discover the joys of dance. Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, pre-professional ballet, pre-dance combos, adult classes.
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!
West Chester Academy Music, Dance, Gymnastics
8107 Market Place Drive, West Chester 513-829-2345 westchesteracademy.com From a child’s very first lesson to the experienced adult, West Chester Academy has something for everyone in music, dance, and gymnastics. Located in West Chester, we specialize in beginners of all ages and offer training through pre-professional levels. We have camps for all ages.
EDUCATION/ENRICHMENT The Campus at Kids First
7900 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati 513-629-5437 thecampuskf.com The Campus at Kids First is the only early learning center in the area that makes physical education a top priority. Located inside Kids First, we combine intentional brain-stimulating physical education with a top-notch academic curriculum to give children an early learning experience like no other.
Children’s Meeting House
927 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland 513-683-4757 cmhschool.com Children’s Meeting House fosters the development of the whole child by implementing the philosophy and curriculum of Dr. Maria Montessori, using the abundant natural resources of our seven-acre campus. Voted Best Preschool by the readers of Cincinnati Family magazine.
A LEADER IN GIRLS' EDUCATON SINCE 1910! Visit Saint Ursula Academy this fall and learn why girls from every corner of the tristate choose SUA for high school
OPEN HOUSE OCTOBER 25 WWW.SAINTURSULA.ORG
The Stem Lab
1644 E. Kemper Road, Suite #4, Sharonville 513-857-3366 cincystemlab.com Students can participate in remote learning from their school in our safe, supportive learning lab. We offer students hands-on STEM experiences, academic monitoring, and homework support.
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
myy.org 513-362-9622 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, school age care, preschool, two autism centers, kindergarten toddler care, teen college and career readiness program, and youth and government programs.
SPORTS/FITNESS Buckner Martial Arts
8216 Highland Pointe Drive, West Chester 513-779-2413 bucknermartialarts.com Voted one the best martial arts studios in Cincinnati, we combine defense skills with personal development. Students progress quickly while learning leadership and strong values under the teaching of master instructors. Free uniform with class sign-up.
a fabulous
FALL at Great Parks
The Little Gym of Mason
8201 Arbor Square Drive, Mason 513-204-1400 thelittlegym.com/masonoh From gymnastics to dance and even parent-child classes, our age-appropriate curriculum is designed to facilitate ongoing skill development and maximum fun.
Find these programs and more in the directories on our website cincinnatifamilymagazine.com
cincinnatifamilymagazine.com
Fall is almost here, so get to Great Parks! With over 78 miles of trails and MILLIONS of leaves, where else would you want to be? Visit greatparks.org for more info.
october 2020
25
things to do sidewalks, then pick up some food and drinks, too! Over the Rhine, Vine St., Cincinnati; 12 - 5 p.m.; unique wares, food and drink available for purchase; secondsundayonmain.org.
mon 12 Columbus Day
FREE CORRYVILLE OUTDOOR STORY TIME Mayerson Jewish Community center holds a campfire for ages 21 and older on Thursday, Oct. 8.
FREE YOUNG ADULT CAMPFIRE Know a YA who deserves a night out? Young adults (ages 21+) can enjoy an evening around a campfire, together! There will be cornhole, roasting marshmallows and sipping drinks. Space will be limited and social distancing will be observed. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Ave., Cincinnati; 8 - 11 p.m.; 513-761-7500 or mayersonjcc.org/campfire.
fri 9 HAUNTED VILLAGE AT HERITAGE VILLAGE (register) Stroll through a spooky 19th century village to encounter ghosts, witches, a fortune teller and a cursed archaeologist. Feeling brave? Walk through the haunted cemetery ... but beware, the headless horseman will be roaming the village the last two weekends of the event! This family-friendly slight-fright event will include games, storytelling, balloon art and so much more. Please order tickets in advance, online, there will be timed ticket entry and limited capacity; face masks and social distancing are required; see website for details. Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville; Oct. 9 - 10, 16 - 17 and 23 - 24, 6 - 10 p.m.; $8 per person, museum members and ages under 2 free; 513-563-9484 or heritagevillagecincinnati.org. 26
october 2020
FREE HOCUS POCUS AT NORTHGATE MALL’S COMMUNITY ROOM Watch Hocus Pocus, decorate pumpkins, sip cider and have fun! Northgate Mall Community Room, 9501 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati; 6 - 9 p.m.; northgatemall.com.
FREE LIBRARY DRIVE-IN: 80s THROWBACK DOUBLE FEATURE Get to the library early to snag a drive-in spot for this fabulous double feature. Films shown include “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” followed by “Labyrinth.” Newport Branch Library, 901 East 6th St., Newport; 7:30 p.m.; 859-5725035 or cc-pl.org.
sat 10
FREE ROMAN ROADS WITH ATHENIAN OWLS (register) Young learners will discover the techniques Romans used to build roads before crafting an edible road to take home. Limited to 10 participants. The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington; 2 - 3:30 p.m.; $10 per child; facebook.com/ events/201456067545615.
sun 11
FREE SECOND SUNDAY OTR OTR is popping during this walkable market; come hear live music and shop a diverse array of pop-up shops lining the
Little ones will love time spent outside in Corryville Library’s great outdoor green space; there will be stories read and songs sang - lots of pre-lunch fun for kiddos. Corryville Branch, 2802 Short Vine St., Cincinnati; available Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10:30 - 11 a.m.; 513-369-6034 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
tue 13
FREE DELHI OUTDOOR STORY TIME Join Miss Katy and Miss Rose on the front lawn for stories, music and more! Weather permitting; chairs and blankets encouraged. Delhi Township Branch, 5095 Foley Road, Cincinnati; available Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:15 - 10:45 a.m.; 513-369-6019 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
FREE SHARONVILLE OUTSIDE FAMILY STORY TIME Gather outside with library friends to hear stories, sing songs and do activities. Caregivers are required to wear masks, social distancing will be observed; story time is weather permitting. Sharonville Branch, 10980 Thornview Drive, Cincinnati; available Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 11 a.m.; 513-369-6049 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
wed 14
FREE LOVELAND PRESCHOOL STORY TIME This story time, recommended for children ages 3 - 6 years old, will build early children’s
“Where Every Family Matters.”
literacy through stories, music and activities. Nisbet Park, 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland; available Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10 10:30 a.m.; 513-369-4476 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
MOVE IT (register) Please see Wednesday, Oct. 7.
FREE OUTSIDE MOVERS AND SHAKERS Get moving and shaking! These outdoor story times will have kiddos 1 - 4 enjoying music, movement and fun. Sharonville Branch, 10980 Thornview Drive, Cincinnati; available Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:30 11 a.m.; 513-369-6049 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
FREE MADISONVILLE OUTSIDE STORY TIME Join the library for an outside, physically distanced story time. Enjoy books, songs, activities and more, while building early literacy and social emotional skills. Recommended for ages 0 - 6, masks required for adults. Madisonville Branch, 4830 Whetsel Ave., Cincinnati; available Oct. 7, 14 and 21, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 513-369-6029 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
FREE OUTSIDE STORY TIME AT CINCINNATI OBSERVATORY (register) Enjoy a Hyde Park library children’s story time while utilizing the Cincinnati Observatory’s outdoor space. Limited capacity + registration required, masks required for adult caregivers. Cincinnati Observatory, 3489 Observatory Place, Cincinnati; available Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 11 - 11:30 a.m.; 513-3694456 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
thu 15
FREE GREEN TOWNSHIP OUTDOOR STORY WALK Get outside and enjoy a story, rhyme and song while following the Green Township Library’s story
walk! The story and activities will change every two weeks. Green Township Branch Library, 6525 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati; available through Nov. 2, Mon - Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 513-3696095 or cincinnatilibrary.org
OMNIMAX AT CMC Whether seeing adorable, heroic pups in “Superpower Dogs” or the amazing astronauts of “Apollo 11: First Steps Edition,” movie-goers will love watching a featured film at the OMNIMAX. With an amazing sound system, and fivestory domed theater, head to the museum to feel like a part of the movie; Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati; October Showtimes Thu - Mon, see website for schowtimes; $9 adult, $7 children, $6 member adult, $5 member children; 513287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.
fri 16
FAMILY FLASHLIGHT SCAVENGER HUNT Experience nature in a new way; liven up your senses with a night hike and flashlight scavenger hunt. Long Branch Farms & Trails, 6926 Gaynor Road, Goshen; 7:30 - 9 p.m.; $11 non-members, $6 members; cincynature.org/eventsand-programs.
sat 17
FREE CURBSIDE TRICK-OR -TREAT Families can feel festive this fall by dressing up and driving through the library for their first ever curbside Trick-or-Treat; there will be stations giving children candy and other goodies to celebrate the season during this fun event. Rain date is Oct. 24. Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch - 1000 Highland Ave., Fort Thomas | Cold Spring Branch - 3920 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring | Newport Branch 901 East 6th St., Newport, 6 - 8 p.m.; cc-pl.org.
FALL COLLAGE CRAFT (register) Kiddos can get inspired with art during this fun program; children will collect fall nature inspirations and build a collage to take home. Cincinnati Nature Center Nature PlayScape, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 10 - 11 a.m.; must preregister; included with daily admission, $9 adults, $4 children, free for members; cincynature.org/events-andprograms/nature-playscapeevents-and-programs/ happenings-4.
HALLZOOWEEN (register) Families can enjoy lots of special treats at the zoo during HallZOOween this year. Ghouls and boos can pick up a “Boo-in-aBag” filled with goodies from local sponsors, Poor guy! The Headless Horseman makes appearances at Heritage Village’s Haunted Village at specific times throughout the month. See Friday, Oct. 9 for details. search for Hide and Seek Fiona to see what costume $15 - 45, see website for pricing of the first calendar, advances in everyone’s favorite hippo on Family Run, Kids Fun Run, 5K, mathematics and sports and the is donning, watch animals 10K and virtual races; 513-765invention of chocolate. Cincinnati enjoy Pumpkin Pandemonium 7240 or race-reds.com. Museum Center, 1301 Western enrichment treats and so much Ave., Cincinnati; Thu - Mon more. HallZOOween takes FREE SELF DEFENSE through Nov. 2, 10 a.m. - 4 WORKSHOP (register) place October 17 & 18 and p.m.; $21 adults, $19 seniors, Grand Master Roy Bushman, 24 & 25. Cincinnati Zoo & $14 ages 3 - 12, free for ages owner of Panthers’ Lair Martial Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine 2 and younger, free for members Arts, will be conducting a St., Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; with registration; 513-287-7000 free self defense workshop for included with zoo admission. Free or cincymuseum.org/maya. ages 13 and older. Distancing for members. Advance registration will be practiced, masks required; 513-559-7781 or required. The Carnegie Center cincinnatizoo.org/events/ of Columbia Tusculum, 3738 hallzooween. Eastern Ave., Cincinnati; 12 FREE SYMMES OUTDOOR REDLEGS RUN (register) - 1 p.m.; 513-473-5745 or FAMILY STORY TIME (register) Join runners and walkers for the thecarnegiecenterofcolumbiatus. Build early childhood literacy 19th annual CollegeAdvantage regfox.com/self-defense-workshop. through books, songs and Redlegs Run at the Great activities. Symmes Township American Ball Park; participants Branch, 11850 Enyart Road, will receive a custom race medal, Loveland; available Oct. 12, 19 race t-shirt, one view level ticket and 26, 11 - 11:15 a.m.; 513MAYA: THE EXHIBITION voucher (2021 date tbd), a fun 369-6001 or or cincinnatilibrary. (register) post-race party in the Fan Zone org. This exhibit features more than and more! Great American Ball 300 artifacts that shed light on Park , 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, the many insights of the Mayan Cincinnati; 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.; (please turn the page) people, including the development
mon 19
sun 18
cincinnatifamilymagazine.com
october 2020
27
things to do
tue 20 TOT TUESDAYS (register) A craft, story and friends in a fun program. Class is limited to 10 children, or join in virtually on the Facebook page. Behringer - Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; admission $9 adults, $8 seniors 60+, $5 children) + $1 per child craft fee; 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.
wed 21
UNDER THE BOARDWALK: FISH AND TURTLE FEEDING (register) Learn about turtles! Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 2:30 p.m.; $9 non-member adults & $4 nonmember children, includes daily admission, free for members with registration; cincynature.org.
thu 22
OPEN JUMP AT JUMP!ZONE Ages 2 - 12 years old can jump and play with friends on giant inflatables; there is also a toddler zone for younger kiddos. Jump!Zone, 5765 Constitution 28
october 2020
Drive, Florence; Tue and Thu in October 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $12; 859-283-5867 or jumpzoneparty. com.
fri 23
PARENTS NIGHT OUT AT KIDS FIRST TOO (register) Kid crafting, playing with friends, exploring the gym and even eating yummy pizza. Kids First Too, 885 Ohio 28, Milford; 6 - 9 p.m.; $30 for the first child, $15 for each additional sibling or family member; 513-831-4333 or kidsfirsttoo.com.
sat 24
GREEK VASES WITH ATHENIAN OWL (register) Learn about Greek vases and then paint a pumpkin to look like one! For ages 10 -13, limited to 10 participants. The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington; 2 - 3:30 p.m.; $10 per participant; facebook.com/ events/1462563970589284.
sun 25
FREE PUZZLE PIECES TRUNK OR TREAT (register) Get in the spooky spirit! There will be decorated vehicles and Puzzle
Pieces will be open for shopping. 11912 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati; 2 - 4 p.m.; 513-5831874 or puzzlepiecesohio.com.
mon 26
FREE LOVELAND MOVERS AND SHAKERS Ages 1 - 4 can sing, dance and enjoy music outside during this fun library class. Nisbet Park, 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland; available Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10 - 10:30 a.m.; 513-3694476 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
thu 29
TODDLER TIME AT DEFY FLORENCE Bounce and play for ages 6 and younger. Defy Florence, 4999 Houston Road, Florence; 9 - 10 a.m.; $12 ages 6 and younger, one free adult per paying child; 859212-9413 or defy.com/locations/ defy-florence-ky.
sat 31
Happy Halloween!
THE DENT SCHOOLHOUSE LIGHTS ON TOUR A friendly haunted house without actors inside. Masks and distancing required; see website for details. The Dent Schoolhouse, 5963 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati; 4 - 6 p.m.; $20; 513-445-9767 or frightsite.com.
tue 27
FREE HALLOWEEN DRIVE IN STORY TIME (register) Stories and songs for all ages. Registration required; 21 vehicles limit. Monfort Heights Branch, 3825 West Fork Road, Cincinnati; 7 - 7:30 p.m.; 513-369-4472 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
“Where Every Family Matters.�
FULL MOON WALK (register) Hit the trails at night; enjoy natural history lessons, special readings and the full micro blue moon in all of its glory. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 7:30 - 9 p.m.; $10 non-members includes daily admission, $5 members, 513-8311711 or cincynature.org.
FREE MALL-O-WEEN Spooktacular fun and a costume contest! Northgate Mall, 9501 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati; 4 - 6 p.m.; northgatemall.com.
A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
GET READY FOR CAT-TASTIC SURPRISES!
COMING SOON YOU CAN CHECK OUT GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE ON YOUTUBE! DreamWorks Gabby’s Dollhouse © 2020 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All rights reserved.
PENCIL IN SOME
ME TIME
THIS FALL
Your safety is our priority • Equipment spaced six feet apart • Masks required in common spaces • Temperature checks at the entrance • Fitness class and lap swim reservations • Online fitness classes offered
Join online at MyY.org/join