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STORYWALKS Warmer weather means it’s time to get outdoors, but that doesn’t mean you have to leave your books behind! Head to one of three Boone County Parks — England Idlewild (5550 Idlewild Road, Burlington); Walton Community Park (35 Old Stephenson-Mill Road, Walton) and Central Park (9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union) — for StoryWalks that will work your kids’ legs and brains. StoryWalks are a series of signs featuring one to two pages of a children’s book, displayed in sequence at regular intervals, allowing young readers and their families to enjoy a story while walking through the park. Learn more at boonecountyky.org.

MORE ON SUMMER READING … “Jump Into Summer” with the Kenton County Public Library! Beginning Wednesday, June 1, all ages can tackle their summer reading and earn some great prizes. Adults earn a raffle ticket for every check-out, teens can read for awesome prizes like a Kindle Fire or a Nintendo 2DS, and kids ages 2 - 12 can earn prizes after a select number of books (or time spent reading as recorded in their reading log). Pick up a Family Bingo Card for a chance to win a family membership to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. A kick-off party with games, pizza and a flash mob dance with Pones Inc. takes place for all three branches on Saturday, June 4. Visit kentonlibrary.org for details.

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THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER Nothing says summer like a family-friendly concert in the great outdoors. A couple of summer concert series start around Northern Kentucky this month, so be sure to mark them on your calendar: • Music@BCM offers $5 concerts ($3 for ages 3 - 12) on Thursday evenings throughout the summer. This month, families can enjoy modern jazz on Thursday, May 19. Doors open at 6 p.m., music begins at 7 p.m. at the Behringer Crawford Museum (1600 Montague Road, Devou Park). Grab some grub from Colonial Cottage Restaurant while you’re there and help support local youth and community organizations. Visit bcmuseum.org. • The Rusty Griswolds kicks off the Newport on the Levee’s summer concert series with a 7 p.m. performance on Thursday, May 26. Visit newportonthelevee.com. • Boone County Parks’ Concerts at Creekside (and Concerts at Creekside on the Road) begin in June, and the lineup includes a Rolling Stones tribute band, Appalachian Grass for bluegrass tunes and more. Concerts run through August. Visit boonecountyky.org for a complete schedule.

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The Betts House (416 Clark St.) will be home to a brandnew exhibit opening on Tuesday, May 24. Construction for Kids: Build, Play & Learn gives kids a chance to play with construction tools, objects and materials while teaching them real-life building concepts. Ten play stations will showcase tools, materials, safety equipment and architectural concepts. See how pipes connect, attach drawer handles, stack blocks to make a tower, trace blue prints and more. Open to ages 3 - 14, the exhibit runs through Thursday, Aug. 18. Hours are 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tue - Thu, plus 12:30 - 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays every month. Admission is $2 per person. Visit thebettshouse.org for more details.

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oin Stamp Out Hunger, a food drive hosted by the National Association of Letter Carriers, on Saturday, May 14. Participants will collect canned goods and non-perishable items from residents along their routes to benefit Freestore Foodbank and community partner agencies. Have the kids help gather donations, then place them in a sturdy bag near your mailbox early Saturday morning. Items needed most include canned veggies and fruits, soups, peanut butter, mac-n-cheese, cereal, and canned chicken, tuna and chili. Visit freestorefoodbank.org/stampouthunger/ to learn more.

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MAY IS NATIONAL BIKE SAFETY MONTH Break out the bikes and helmets, but before your child rides, make sure his equipment is in tip-top shape.

arm weather calls for kids to hit the open road on their bikes, but there are a few things you should know about proper helmet fittings and bicycle maintenance before you let them go. First and most importantly, the helmet fit. Dawne Gardner, CCIC Injury Prevention Specialist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), says to check your child’s eyes, ears and mouth. “A helmet should sit level on your child’s head, resting on the forehead, one to two finger widths above the eyebrows,” she says. “If the child looks up he should be able to see the rim of the helmet.” Straps should be even and form a V under each ear, as well as lay flat against the head a little tight, she adds. Gardner also says the chin strap should be loose enough to breathe comfortably but snug enough that if your child opens his mouth, the helmet “hugs the head.” “Helmets come with fit pads to help ensure a proper fit. If necessary, use the pads where there is space at the front, back and/or sides of the helmet to get a snug fit,” Gardner says. Next, make sure kid bikes (and yours) are in good working order. Gardner says to inflate tires to the proper pressure and check them for any cuts or cracks. Inspect the brakes, and be sure to also check that seats

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he was startled!” says Gini with a chuckle. There’s also a pond with ducks, geese and a working windmill, but many kids love the horses most of all. The Winton Woods Riding Center offers horseback riding lessons for adults and children ages 7 and older. For younger riders, the center provides pony rides in the outdoor arena for $2.50. Parky’s Playbarn also costs $2.50 per child. Inside the two-story former dairy barn, parents can relax and watch as kids climb, slide and dive into ball pits. The free, outdoor, farm-themed playground provides climbing

PARTY AT PARKY’S! Consider Parky’s Farm for your animalloving child’s next birthday! Kids ages 1 - 12 can visit the farm animals, explore the Playbarn and celebrate in a private party room with the help of a party host. Cost is $125 for up to 10 children (additional kids are $12.50 each, with a maximum of 24). Call 513-521-3276; reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance.

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omemade parties are great for activities leading up to your child’s special day and awesome for the birthday itself since it will have your stamp of approval! Leading up to the soiree you get to make invitations, goody bags, maybe (if you dare) even decorate your own cake! We checked in with local moms to get awesome tips for making your DIY party a success.

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Planning is key when it comes to a party at home, and you’ll want to make sure you have all the big items covered — invitations, party decorations, games and activities for the kids, goody bags and of course, refreshments (i.e., CAKE!). Tackle them one at a time and you’ll have this party in the bag. “I love DIY birthdays!” says Northern Kentucky mom Amanda. “I typically give the party as my gift to the boys. I let them pick out a theme a few months out and start planning. I head to flea markets and craft stores to make unique party decorations. We do a themed photo shoot about a month before their

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birthday and display the photos at the party. Family can take the cute photos home after the party, which the grandmas look forward to as a favor. Planning my dudes’ at-home parties is one of my absolute favorite things to do! I think allowing yourself time to plan it, instead of rushing, makes things less chaotic and more enjoyable,” she adds. A little creativity goes a long way when shopping for party supplies — there’s a lot you can make at home. “For Jay’s first birthday, we did a Mickey theme,” says mom Heather. “I made most of the decorations myself on the computer and just bought dollar store plates, cups and silverware in the appropriate colors instead of the expensive themed ones.” Finding deals here and there, or going with simple colors rather than themed decorations, also has the benefit of letting you splurge on something big, like an outstanding cake or tiers of cupcakes, a bounce house or a professional entertainer. “A lot of people don’t realize Sam’s Club does tiered cakes,” says mom Kristy. “We got a really cute Treasure Island themed, two-tiered cake for Izzy’s ‘Pixies and Pirates’ party. It was

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really cute, tasted great and cost around $30.” Mom Kelly suggests timing your party purchases if you can. “I waited until Halloween was done to stock up on Disney party stuff and costumes,” she says. And consider a strategy on the time of day your party takes place to help keep costs down. If you plan your party between meals, all you really have to provide are some light snacks and cake.

KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE GAMES

You don’t have to go all out with invitations, decorations and fancy foods, especially since kids probably won’t notice or remember. What they will remember, however, is the fun they had. Mom Kim created a pirate-themed party with some brown craft paper and an old footlocker. “Invites were printed on white paper and glued to brown craft paper that had been burned around the edges ... rolled them up and tied them with twine. I got an old trunk like I had in college — put the goodies and his gifts in it and hid it, then had a treasure hunt.” She printed clues on the same craft paper and let the kids travel the yard,

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WHEN THINGS GO AWRY

What’s that they say about the best laid plans? Anytime you’re working with kids, chances are good something will go wrong, whether someone has a meltdown, or a game isn’t going as planned. The trick is to keep your wits about you, have back-up plans and be flexible about using them. You never know how some changes might actually be for the better! “I had every intention of making Connor’s

first birthday cake,” says mom Brie. “And last minute I ran out of time because of work. So I compromised and bought cupcakes and a small cake the day before the party and made a caterpillar out of that. Worked out better in the long run!” Mom Karianne got crafty when her own cake plans fell apart — literally! “I was making a tower cake [for a Tangled theme party] of eight three-inch round cakes sitting on top of two nine-inch rounds. I used cardboard between every two layers and had a giant strawtype cake support. It was looking good … then I started to ice it.” The weight of the icing caused her cake to sink and tilt, and eventually it fell over. After some maneuvering she got the cake standing, but made sure to have all the guests sing “Happy Birthday” and blow out the candles as soon as they arrived — a wise move, since the cake fell a second time! “We just stuck it on a plate and served it up later!” she says. J Sherry Hang is editor for this publication.

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other Knows Best” is not just a song from the Disney movie Tangled. Mothers are the glue that holds families together and usually offer the best advice for family trips. We asked several moms for tips on how to make the most of a trip to Kings Island or The Beach Waterpark with kids ranging in age from 4 to 14.

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With different kids of various ages, families sometimes have to act like Scooby-Doo and the gang and split up — looking for clues is optional, of course. Local mother Jamie Mack says, “I have an 18-year-old and a 3-year-old, so we do this often. You have to make some compromises and do some splitting up.” “The best solution is finding another family with kids of similar ages, so there can be regrouping. Mine aren’t teens yet, just tween, and so they still have only a limited circle of freedom. I will walk them to a coaster and then choose something nearby for me and the little one to enjoy. The tweens meet up with me before moving on to another ride,” Andrea Herd Bell, a mother from Lebanon, says. “Or if we are with another family, one mom can hang with the tweens and one with the tots, then meet and switch. I hate to say it, but cell phones are useful for the tweens in this circumstance.”

What about parents who also enjoy the rides at Kings Island? “Parent swap! If you go to customer service they give you a card with the roller coaster rides on it and one parent can go through and wait the line and then ride a roller coaster while the other does something fun with the toddler,” Mary Edwards, a mother from Maineville, advises. “Then when the parent riding the roller coaster is done, he/she hands the other parent the paper and that parent can then enter the ride through the exit and get right on the roller coaster.” Tiffany Noth, Founder of Bloggy Moms & Bloggy Conference (bloggymoms.com), offers lots of motherly tips for a day at Kings Island. She encourages families to do their due diligence before visiting the park. “Plan your day before you arrive. Throughout the season, you’ll find various shows and events that you and your children may enjoy,” Noth says. “Hop on Kings Island’s site to see what activities are happening and which events you don’t want to miss. While you’re on the site, check out the meal deals and the dining options available. Don’t forget to stop by the ice cream stands near Banshee and located in Planet Snoopy!” She recommends parents check out the rider height requirements before visiting the park or as soon they arrive. Parents should grab a map on the way in to check out which rides their little riders are able to enjoy. Height measurement stations are convenient-

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ly located at Guest Services, just inside the front gate and inside Planet Snoopy kids’ area. Noth gives health and safety tips, too. She says, “Wear sunscreen!” If you forget to bring sunscreen with you, Kings Island has several shops where you can purchase it. “Stay hydrated,” Noth urges. “Our favorite method for staying well-hydrated has been purchasing a souvenir bottle and rotating the refilling of it throughout the day with our favorite drinks, including water.” Kelly Ralston of Mason grew up in Northeast Ohio and has plenty of fond memories of visiting Cedar Point. “When my husband and I first moved to Mason 15 years ago, we were thrilled to have a theme park so close to our back door.” Ralston soon discovered visiting the park with four little ones didn’t give the grown-ups much opportunity to enjoy their favorite rides, but trips to Kings Island were still on the calendar. As the kids grew older and more independent, Ralston says they enjoyed more of the park and bought season passes, especially once all of the kids were ready to ride. “As they get older we go more often, or now just drop the kids off and the grown-ups stay home and relax. My kids love this park so much that the two oldest now work there. It’s possible to enjoy the park with multiple aged kids going in different directions,” she says, “you just need to find what works for you.” (please turn the page)

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AMUSEMENT PARK FUN! WHAT’S NEW

Kings Island is now in its 44th season. The park, which is most famous for its 15 roller coasters and award-winning children’s area, is expanding its Soak City Waterpark. Soak City, which opens on Saturday, May 28, will debut its latest attraction, Tropical Plunge — a 65-foot tall complex featuring six waterslides. Three of the slides require guests to climb inside an Aqua-Launch chamber, where they wait for the floor to drop out from underneath them. The slides will send the thrill-seekers into a high-speed, almost vertical free fall through a series of flat loops and S-curves in a translucent flume. One of the six slides will send guests twisting and spiraling through an enclosed chute featuring four 360-degree loops across 449 feet of slide before splashing into a pool of water. The other two water slides are dueling 337-foot long tube slides sehding riders through a series of drops and turns. Kings Island is even more family friendly with the introduction of Family Care Center, built by Fischer Homes on International Street near the Eiffel Tower. The facility was designed with the style of a Fischer Home and features a covered porch. Family Care Center is a private and comfortable place where mothers can nurse, change diapers or relax. The facility is equipped with restrooms, electrical outlets, charging stations, Wi-Fi services, televisions, refrigeration and ice, and hot water. Tech-savvy guests will appreciate that Kings Island’s mobile app features a series of enhancements to help them plan their visits to the park, like the FunPix plan ($29.99 for a single day, or $39.99 for a season pass), which allows you to be professionally photographed throughout the day on rides or with characters, and find all your photos gathered into a single collection at the end of your visit. The Beach Waterpark will open for the season on Saturday, May 21. Beach-goers can soar high above the wave pool on a zip line and enjoy thrill-inducing slides or just chill by the pool. A kids’ play area, a heated wave pool, birthday parties, an arcade, and even swimming lessons are all part of the summer fun.

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Keep an eye on the web site for special events like a Mother’s Day celebration (Sunday, June 5), Father’s Weekend (Sunday, June 19), Half-Price Wednesday (June 8 and 15), character appearances and the World’s Largest Swim Lesson (Saturday, June 18)! A rendering of what’s to come at Kings Island’s Soak City Waterpark. Coney Island debuts No matter the age of your gang, you’ll find Typhoon Tower this year, a giant water play plenty to do at area parks to keep everyone structure that features two waterslides, intersatisfied all summer long! J active play stations, and a 33-foot tall Hydro Storm that will soak visitors with more than Charles Infosino is a local father and writer. 1,300 gallons of water.

THE BREAKDOWN The Beach Waterpark 2590 Waterpark Drive Mason, Ohio • 513-398-7946 thebeachwaterpark.com Season begins Saturday, May 21 and is open through Sunday, Sept. 11. Regular season passes are $72.99 ($90.99 to add parking); additional packages with upgrades like cabana rentals, and Bring-A-Friend Day are available and range from $159.99 - $299.99 Birthday parties at The Beach Waterpark start at $149 for up to eight children (including the birthday child), along with two free adult tickets and a decorated table for one hour, as well as pizza, popcorn, drinks, goodie bags, online party invitations and $3 in arcade tokens per guest. Party packages can be upgraded for additional fees. Book online at thebeachwaterpark.com/groups-birthdays/birthday-packages. Coney Island 6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 513-232-8230 • coneyislandpark.com Opening Day is Tuesday, May 31.

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Daily tickets to Sunlite Pool and Classic Rides are $13.95 ages 2 - 4, and $25.95 ages 5 and older ($16.95 after 4 p.m.). Print online for extra discounts. Coney Island offers discounted rates for groups of 15 or more. Call 513-2326701. Kings Island 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason, Ohio 513-754-5700 • visitkingsisland.com Open now - May 7 weekends (except May 17 closed for private event), May 13 - August 21 daily, August 26 - 28 daily, September 2 - 5, September 23 25, September 30, and October 1 - 30 (weekends including Friday night). Regular season passes cost $111, gold season passes are $102, and platinum passes (which grant access to all Cedar Fair parks) cost $206. Buy tickets online for $42.99 and save $21. Birthday parties at Kings Island start at $299 per party and include a party room, pizza, juice, cupcakes, a character appearance and parking passes for up to 15 guests (park admission not included). Add-ons like party bags, a face painter or tattoo artist are available for additional fees. Call 513-754-5308 to RSVP.

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It’s not easy keeping things running smoothly at home. That’s why you have to simplify!

he complexity of your busy schedule combined with your home life can make you nutty. It may seem as though the concept of simplicity is impossible, but it really isn’t. In honor of Mother’s Day, here are a few tools to keep the stress to a minimum all year long.

1. Create device-free meal times. Establish a cell phone drop box before sit-down meals and keep it out of arms’ reach while you eat (and talk). Assure everyone that devices will be returned once the table is cleared and dishes are washed (by someone other than you — bonus relaxation!). 2. Fix homemade meals

using simple, whole food ingredients. Farmers’ market season is here, so buy your produce fresh.

3. Find joy in the free stuff around you. Beautiful sunsets, afternoon naps, children’s laughter. Keep a journal of what you notice.

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fit your family. As children grow, some of the trappings of celebrations and holidays cease to appeal to them. When all the preparation falls to you, it can be frustrating to receive a lukewarm reaction. Drop the frustration along with the extra work. Instead, let your kids tell you what they want the celebration to look like.

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of wearing that outfit you love every week. Steve Jobs was known for wearing a black turtleneck and jeans. Simple. Find a signature look that’s easy and classic yourself.

6. Consider letting acquaintance friendships fall away to make more time for deeper relationships. It may cause you a little discomfort at first, but the payoff in the long term will be priceless. 7. Set aside a spot on the calendar for regular one-on-one time with your kids. Even just 10 minutes of chatting

over an after-school snack can help you both feel reconnected. And don’t forget to give your spouse regular, uninterrupted attention, too.

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memory markers around your house. Pause occasionally when you see them to reabsorb the message and check your bearings.

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uals for the repetitive stuff. Following the same pattern for activities you do regularly, like the bedtime routine, allows your mind to go on autopilot. Each routine you incorporate frees up mental space for all those other concerns you juggle.

10. Find your quiet space each day. Even if it’s five minutes spent drinking a cup of tea.

11. Offer direct answers to your children’s questions. Keep it simple and let them ask for further explanation if they want it. As parents we can tend

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12. Make time for being outdoors. Playing, gardening or just relaxing. Teach your kids an outside game you enjoyed in childhood and see if it catches on. 13. Repeat the same meal

every week (such as Friday pizza night). It’s the substance of tradition. Just make sure you choose a food everyone in your family won’t mind having over and over. Once you’ve tried a sample of simplicity you may find yourself hooked. The only catch? Don’t try to do everything all at once. The final suggestion: implement something new in your life one day at a time. Lara Krupicka is a writer and mom who employs many strategies to keep her home life simpler (and saner).

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Abrakadoodle offers summer art camps for kids, as well as special holiday art camps during school breaks. Art camps for kids are offered at schools and other community locations. Our art camps include art lessons, music, games, crafts, and special activities for children ages 3 - 12. Call for locations and dates.

The Art Workshop @ Queen City Clay (formerly Funke Fired Arts) 3130 Wasson Road, Cincinnati 513-406-4009 theartworkshopinc.net

The best summer art camps! A place for kids to create and explore all aspects of art, to exercise their imaginations, and generate ideas. Celebrate Christmas in July, create your own comic book, throw a pot on the potters wheel, sculpt a hamburger out of clay, make a duct tape dress for you dog, or throw, splatter, and blend paint on canvas. Our teachers are certified art education professionals teaching kids how to make their art dreams come true. We have the best pottery wheel camp in the city!

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Camp Art Academy is an award-winning, memorable art experience for your camper! Balancing technical instruction with freedom of self-expression, Camp Art Academy’s curriculum includes fundamental visual art skill building activities, two and three dimensional hands-on experiences, top-notch guest artists and creative problem solving with lots of fun!

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New facility offering additional classes in drama, vocal music, and dance-specific studios for the ever-growing performing arts classes offered by TCTC. A small 150-seat performance space will also be a key component, along with a costume shop and expanded rehearsal space for both MainStage productions as well as ArtReach touring shows.

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Mary Helen Fashion Sewing Camp is a four-day adventure where kids get to be fashion designers! We’ll teach them all about the fashion design process, from inspiration boards and sketching, to cutting and sewing actual garments. The week concludes with a fashion show for the campers to showcase their designs.

Mason Dance Center provides an opportunity for anyone, ages 3 - adult, to discover the joys of dance. Summer camps forming soon. Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, pre-professional ballet, pre-dance combos, adult classes.

Premier offers four themed summer camps for your child! Each camp is designed to fit your specific needs for a week-long camp. We offer princess camps, dance camps, acro and tumbling camps, and a musical theater camp ending in a full on stage production. You can register for full- or half-day camps. Ages 3 and up. Visit our website for specific dates, themes, and prices.

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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!

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Hikes, crafts, and games are part of each day. Fees: $45 - $80 weekly. UNPLUG and REBOOT their love for outdoor fun! Visit our website for online registration.

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CMH summer camps offer children a great opportunity to extend their learning while having fun on campus. We have a variety of arts, crafts, nature exploration, science activities, and more for children ages 3 - 12. Visit our website for more details.

Great Oaks Career Camps greatoaks.com/careercamps2016

New for this summer are the Great Oaks Career Camps! Come spend a week and get introduced to a career. The one-week camp is Jun. 6 - 10 and is open to incoming 9th and 10th graders from the Great Oaks Affiliated School Districts. Visit our website for more information.

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

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.

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.

EQUESTRIAN/ANIMALS Marmon Valley Ministries Summer Camp 7754 State Route 292, Zanesfield 937-593-8000 marmonvalleyministries.org • summercamp@marmonvalleyministries.org

Marmon Valley Ministries is a Christ-centered horse camp for boys and girls ages 7 - 17. We specialize in residential half-week and week-long camps for horse crazy kids of all experience levels. In addition to daily riding time, campers have the opportunity to try adventurous activities like archery, vaulting, and rock climbing.

FITNESS, SPORTS Active Bodies, Brilliant Minds: Yoga & Creativity Summer Camps miradoryogacreativityschool.weebly.com 513-432-4887

Full- and half-day camps (9 a.m. - 3 p.m., 9 a.m. - 12 noon) with free lunch for ages 4 - 12, promoting wellness, self-esteem, creativity, and leadership. Includes yoga, play, dance, story-telling, games, mindfulness, and art. Led by experts in children’s yoga, coaching, art therapy, education, and mindfulness. Register early. Limited space. Sibling and multiple camp discounts available.

Cincinnati Sports Center 5535 Murray Ave., Cincinnati cincinnatisportsclub.com • sgrove@cincinnatisportsclub.com

513-527-5026

We provide a fun, safe and enriching environment where campers will be physically active while having fun and making new friends. We run a structured, engaging program with numerous activities where campers build life skills, learn good sportsmanship and make lifelong memories. We offer three-day and five-day camp options with early morning care and late afternoon care available. Kidsports Camp is offered to children age 3 - 12.

M & M Archery Range 10112 Toebben Drive, Independence, KY mmarchery.com

859-282-6333

Looking for a fun week for your kids to enjoy archery this summer? The Archery Fun Olympics are coming to Kentucky! Check out our clinic opportunities. Ages 7 and up. Choose the beginner session or more intermediate for those that have some experience. Week of Jun. 13 - 17. We would love to have your child on our Olympic team!

Row America rowhamilton.com/register • info@rowhamilton.com

513-642-9569

RowAmerica Hamilton is a community club along the Great Miami River which offers rowing and watersports opportunities for youth, adults, and people with disabilities. Come try a new sport or fitness routine, bring a group of friends, or meet new ones while getting outdoors and in a boat! Come join us.

Gorman Heritage Farm 10052 Reading Road, Evendale gormanfarm.org

At Gorman Heritage Farm’s Summer Camp children unearth an appreciation and respect for farm life and the natural world around them. Grooming barnyard animals, cooking up tasty treats from the garden, and exploring the wooded hillside are just a few of the many fun activities taking place at Farm Camp!

Great Parks of Hamilton County Summer Day Camps greatparks.org 513-521-7275

Camps for children ages 2 - 17. Campers will explore nature with two-day to week-long nature, adventure, farm, fishing, and horse camps. Online registration is open. Get early bird discount pricing through Mar. 31. For details, visit our website.

SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY Blossom Scholastic blossomscholastic.org 330-612-2598

Don’t want her to be the only girl at tech camp? Blossom is a non-profit creating experiences that empower girls to explore science and technology. Held at University of Cincinnati, our camps in robotics, zoology, and programming teach girls the skills of tomorrow in a fun, inspirational, and safe environment.

Bricks 4 Kidz bricks4kidz.com/ohio-cincinnati-loveland 513-238-2176

Specially-designed Bricks 4 Kidz® models, LEGO® games galore, and creative play, makes a Bricks 4 Kidz camp a fresh and fun way for kidz to spend their school break! Themed camps inspired by kidz favorites like Minecraft™, Star Wars™ and more. Technology camps include Jr Robotics and Movie Making. Check out our website for locations. Don’t miss out!

Camp Invention campinvention.org • sloman@invent.org

513-831-1711

Cincinnati Parks Summer Nature Day Camps Multiple Park Locations cincinnatiparks.com

513-321-6208

CincyNature Camps at Cincinnati Nature Center are a fun way for kids, ages 3 - 13, to use their creativity and imaginations in a safe, friendly environment. These week-long day camps are held in Milford and Goshen, June through August. Register on our website.

Classroom Antics Tech Camps Multiple Locations classroomantics.com/cincinnati-ohio

800-595-3776

Drake Planetarium & Science Center 2020 Sherman Ave., Cincinnati drakeplanetarium.org

513-396-5578

Learn to create video games, produce stop-motion animation movies, code computer programs, and engineer LEGO® robots in a Classroom Antics Tech Camp Kids ages 7 - 13 in Cincinnati and northern Kentucky are attending our affordable week-long Tech Camps in Anderson, Blue Ash, Fairfield, Florence, Ft. Thomas, Loveland, Madeira, Mason, Mt. Healthy, and West Chester. Visit our website for dates and pricing. Join us this summer. Limited space available. Register early!

Voted Best in the City award winning STEM camps at Drake Planetarium & Science Center provide a wide range of enrichment programs for Greater Cincinnati’s youth in grades K - 8. We inspire a lifelong passion for learning and teach kids teamwork, creative problem solving, and follow through in a fun environment.

iD Tech Camps idtech.com 888-709-8324

At iD Tech Camps, students ages 7 - 17 can learn to code, design video games, mod Minecraft, engineer robots, model 3D characters, build websites, and more! These week-long, day and overnight summer programs are held at prestigious campuses nationwide, including Xavier University, Ohio State, Case Western, Butler University, Purdue, and more.

iSPACE ispacescience.org/programs/summer-day-camps/ 513-612-5786

iSPACE ignites imaginations and transforms campers into robotics engineers and rocket scientists! In our engaging, hands-on summer day camps, we spark interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). All camps meet on the Scarlet Oaks Campus in Sharonville.

Science Matters in America STEM Camps sciencematters.tv 859-462-3340

Hands on STEM camps with locations in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Every summer, Science Matters in America offers an exciting and educational summer camp program for children 5 - 11 yrs. The “Science Journeys” Summer Camp is intelligently designed with a variety of stimulating hands on activities.

SPECIAL NEEDS Ready Set Work! – The Children’s Home of Cincinnati 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati 513-272-2800 thechildrenshomecinti.org • asd@thechildrenshomecinti.org

Jul. 5 - Aug. 4. Tue., Wed. and Thu., 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Five-week summer work exploration program designed to meet the needs of young adults ages 14 - 21 with autism. Participants receive: a skills training/assessment, career exploration, communitybased assessment, job training, and participate in off-campus work activities.

Our camps for ages 3 - 14 are voted “Best of the Parenting” for the great value in educational, fun-filled outdoor activities!

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Led by local educators, the week-long Camp Invention experience immerses elementary school children in hands-on activities that reinvent summer fun. Children spend their time building original prototypes, creating a personalized motor-powered vehicle and taking apart electronics to construct a pinball machine. Discounts available, register today!

NATURE Cincinnati Nature Center 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford www.cincynature.org • registrar@cincynature.org

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Camp WAVE at Newport Aquarium! Sharks • Animal Super Heroes • Saving Animals From Extinction • Nautical Creature Investigative Service • Animal Olympians • Career Camp Each action packed week will include adventures, activities, river exploration, behind the scenes glimpses, and of course up-close animal encounters all geared around an exciting theme!

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TRADITIONAL CAMPS Archbishop McNicholas High School Summer Camps 6536 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati 513-231-3500 mcnhs.org

McNicholas High School offers a variety of summer camps beginning in June for students entering grades 1 - 9. Camps include sports, arts and academics and are conducted by McNicholas faculty, staff and coaches. For a full listing visit our website. Registration begins March 1.

Camp at the J 8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati mayersonjcc.org

513-761-7500

From American Red Cross swim lessons and archery, to arts and crafts, Camp at the J provides great social, educational, and cultural opportunities that foster friendships and features all the good, old-fashioned fun that has made camp a summertime staple for kids. In addition to traditional activities such as weekly theme days, sports, and field trips, Camp at the J also incorporates values-based learning and offers enrichment programs such as drama, science social action projects, and more!

Camp-I-Can – The Children’s Home of Cincinnati 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati 513-272-2800 thechildrenshomecinti.org • cic@thechildrenshomecinti.org

Jun. 1 - Aug. 4. Mon. - Fri., 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 10-week camp offering traditional activities such as swimming, sports, recreational play, music, arts, wellness, and gardening. Campers enhance their creativity, leadership and social skills. Our 40 acre campus offers a swimming pool, gym, playgrounds, and walking trails. Child care vouchers accepted.

Camp Wildbrook 9664 Daley Road, Cincinnati campwildbrook.com

513-931-2196

Accredited by the American Camp Association, this active, outdoor six-week program led by adult staff allows children grades K - 6 to connect with nature while exploring and participating in many traditional camp activities including swim lessons, archery, arts and crafts, drama and singing, gaga, team sports, special events, and more. Now in our 65th year! Call for information about our limited openings or visit our website for program/waiting list.

Cincinnati Circus Company cincinnaticircus.com • cincinnaticircus@yahoo.com

513-921-5454

If the little ones are making life feel like a circus, send them our way! Your kids will work closely with professional performers to learn how to juggle, make balloon animals, walk on a tight rope, swing on a trapeze, and so much more! This camp is a great way to build confidence, learn teamwork skills, stay physically fit, make new friends, and have a blast all at the same time. We welcome all kids ages 5 - 16 and no prior skills are necessary.

Cincinnati Museum Center 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati cincymuseum.org

513-287-7000

Explore science, technology, history, and the arts through creative, hands-on activities and games at Cincinnati Museum Center’s fun and educational Museum Camps! Experience three museums, an OMNIMAX® Theater and behind-the-scenes experiences not available to the average visitor, and go beyond the classroom with visits from curators, community groups, and experts in different fields. Whether there’s a day or a week off from school, there’s a camp for that!

Days of Wonder School Summer Camps 150 West Main St., Batavia daysofwonderschool.org

513-732-2111

Days of Wonder School in downtown Batavia is offering affordable, high quality summer camps starting in June. Many include an option for lunch under the trees and time for old-fashioned outside games. There are options for ages 3 - 18. Check our prices and excellent programs and see why we’re the best deal in town.

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Falcon Camp 4251 Delta Road SW, Carrollton falconcamp.com

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Green Acres Summer Camps 8255 Spooky Hollow Road, Cincinnati green-acres.org • camps@green-acres.org

513-891-4227

Kids First Sports Center - Camp-A-Palooza 7900 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati kidsfirstsports.com • msmith@kidsfirstsports.com

513-489-7575

My Nose Turns Red Circus Camps Multiple Locations in the Greater Cincinnati area mynoseturnsred.org • rednose@fuse.net

859-581-7100

Newport Aquarium Camp Wave One Aquarium Way, Newport KY wavefoundation.org/education/summer-camp

859-815-1467

Arts, aquatic adventures, environment, equine, food or garden…Greenacres has a camp for every child! Each Greenacres summer camp is led by of our caring and professional staff who strive to give campers memories and experiences to cherish for a lifetime. Log onto our website for more information or to register.

Campers at Kids First get the very best! A backyard with mini-golf, a climbing wall and playground as well as 108,000 square feet of everything kids love: basketball, karate, gymnastics, dance, cheer, swimming, volleyball, you name it! Field trips every week outside Kids First and in-house entertainment brought in throughout week! Leaders in Training course for teens ages 13 - 15 covering topics like leadership, communication and group dynamics. Teens can look forward to excursions, service opportunities and more.

Our 19th year! Fun, unique, and challenging. Selected Best in the City by Cincinnati Magazine. Circus camps conducted by My Nose Turns Red, the area’s only non-profit youth circus. Skills taught include: stilt walking, juggling, rolling globe, clowning, and more. Camps for ages 4 - 7 and 7 - 18, plus three two-week intensive camps featuring unicycle, aerials, and German Wheel. Register by May 1 for early bird discount.

Get ready to jump into the deep end and make some waves with Camp WAVE! Each action-packed week will include adventures, activities, river exploration, behind the scenes glimpses, and of course up-close animal encounters all geared around six exciting themes including Sharks, Saving Animals From Extinction, and more.

NKU ECC Summer Camp MEP 147 Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY earlychildhoodcenter.nku.edu • wilsona34@nku.edu

859-572-6338

Located at the Early Childhood Center on the campus of Northern Kentucky University, we provide a fun, safe, and engaging environment for campers ages 6 - 14 taking advantage of all the campus has to offer. Each week there is a new camp theme, field trip, swimming, hiking, guest speakers, and presentations.

PVM Camp and Conference Center pvmcamp.com • ted.m@pvmcamp.com

513-907-6436

PVM Camp is a unique overnight camp experience. It’s where kids come to experience, fun, adventure, grow in their faith, challenge their limitations, and make new friends – all outdoors, surrounded by His Glory. It’s the camp experience every parent wants for their child.

YMCA Camp Ernst 7615 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington, KY myycamp.org

859-586-6181

YMCA Camp Kern 5291 St. Rt. 350, Oregonia campkern.org

513-932-3756

Come see why generations of campers love to tell stories about their adventures at camp Ernst. Enjoy top notch counselors, new friends and doing a wide variety of activities including ziplines, banana boat,100-ft waterslide,horseback riding, the BLOB and more.

At YMCA Camp Kern, we build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities through programs that teach the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. With a variety of programs for campers of all ages, Camp Kern will have the program you’re looking for this summer.

Ohio’s premier summer camp since 1959. Beautiful lakefront setting with wide range of activities. Sailing, horseback riding, drama, mountain bikes, much more! Boys and girls ages 6 - 16 choose schedule within general framework, separate activities with planned co-ed events. Most of all it’s a great time! ACA accredited.

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Great Parks Summer Day Camps Spots are still open for nature, adventure, farm, fishing and horse camps. Sign up today at greatparks.org/daycamps.

• Music Pups – Music for ages birth to 4 with a caregiver • Leap and Learn – Dance for ages 2 & up • Tumble Bears – Gymnastics for ages 2 & up

The Place You Stay: • Private Music Lessons for all ages • Dance Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, Bollywood, Irish, and competitive • Acting Classes • Gymnastics • Cheer • Tumbling

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Art in the Garden Sunday, May 15, 1–4 p.m. Spend the day discovering the gardens of the Taft. Budding artists will enjoy creating a masterpiece outdoors en plein air, and learning about the tools artists use at the Art Cart.

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Early Childhood Studies Online program • Personal attention from faculty and staff Courses taught by experienced professionals Designed to fit your busy schedule • Accelerated sessions

At 2 p.m., the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden will introduce you to some animals you may find in a garden. No reservations required for 3rd Sunday Funday. Admission to Daubigny, Monet, Van Gogh: Impressions of Landscape sold separately. Timed tickets are available in advance at www.taftmuseum.org.

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DISNEY ON ICE: FROZEN

nter a fantastical icy wonderland and watch the heartwarming tale of royal sisters Anna and Elsa come to life in Disney On Ice: Frozen, taking place May 11 - 15 at U.S. Bank Arena (100 Broadway St.). Sing and dance along to favorite songs like “Let It Go,” and laugh aloud at the antics of Olaf, Kristoff and Sven as everyone learns an important lesson about the magical power of love. Mickey and Minnie, with special appearances from Disney princesses, host the show for all ages. Show times are Wed Thu 7 p.m.; Fri 3 and 7 p.m.; Sat - Sun 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $21.50 $101.50. Visit usbankarena. com/event/2016/05/disneyon-ice-presents-frozen.

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sun 1 2016 BUTTERFLY SHOW

Dozens of countries and scores of cultures, all with one thing in common — a beautiful blue sea. Dive into the Krohn’s annual Butterfly Show, presented by Macy’s and featuring butterflies of the Caribbean, along with whimsical oceanic displays, hundreds of flowers, and plenty of exciting events throughout the duration of the exhibit (through June 19). Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive; $7 adults, $4 ages 5 - 12, free ages 4 and younger ; 513-421-5707 or cincinnatiparks.com/krohn.

CELEBRATE YOUTH

Celebrate spring and 23 years of choral artistry with the 450 members of the Cincinnati Children’s Choir, CCM Resident Choirs, and Satellite Choirs. Corbett Auditorium, College Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati, Jefferson Ave.; 2 p.m., 5 p.m.; $15 general, $10 non-UC students, free UC students; 513-5564183 or ccm.uc.edu.

FLYING PIG MARATHON

It’s the largest party in town, so come out to cheer on the runners and walkers who have been training hard all winter long. Downtown Cincinnati; 6 a.m.; please visit site for registration fees; flyingpigmarathon.com.

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SKETCHING SUNDAY

Discover the pleasures of earth sciences in this annual fair that introduces visitors to collecting minerals and fossils, and studying geology. Bring along your own specimens for identification and explore the special holdings of private collectors and public museums. Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $9 adults, $3 children; geofair.com.

Check out the CAM in a whole new way — through sketching. Pick up a supplies kit in the Front Lobby and let your creative side flourish. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 1 - 4 p.m.; a $5 refundable deposit is required to check out a supplies kit; 513721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

HISTORIC CABIN & SCHOOL OPENING DAY

The Cincinnati Library Comic Con Series 2016 is celebrating Star Trek’s 50th Anniversary with memorabilia from the franchise. Items representing the original series through the new reboot films will be on display in the Popular Library of the Main Branch. Exhibit remains open through May 23 during library hours: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mon - Wed, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thu - Sat, and 1 - 5 p.m. Sun. Main Library, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, 800 Vine St.; 513-369-6900 or cincinnatilibrary.org/ news/2016/comiccon.

Join the season opening of the 1795 log cabin and historic stone school building. The buildings remain open on Sundays, 2 - 5 p.m., through September. Historic Log Cabin, Shawnee Lookout, 2008 Lawrenceburg Road; 2 - 5 p.m.; 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.

MOTHER’S DAY GIFT WORKSHOP

Make a special gift for Mom, or just spend time together with your little ones working together. Stick around for a beginning crochet workshop, beginning at 1:30 p.m. (cost is $22)! Hobby Pop Shop, 7723 Five Mile Road; 12 - 1:15 p.m.; $20 or two for $30; 513-2311471 or hobbypopshop.com.

FREE STAR TREK 50TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT

TODDLER TIME AT SKY ZONE

Bring your little ones through age 5 for fun and games! Toddlers must be 40” or under in height, must wear SkySocks, and parents must sign a liability waiver. Sky Zone Trampoline Park, 11745 Commons Circle; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and 9:30 - 11 a.m. May 6, 13, 20, 27; $10; 513671-1333 or skyzone.com/springdale.

FREE YMCA CAMP ERNST OPEN HOUSE

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FREE YOM HASHOAH (HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY)

The annual commemoration of the Shoah includes a candle lighting ceremony by survivors, music, prayer, and a program that remembers the lives lost during the Holocaust and honors the lives saved. In partnership with the Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road; 2 p.m.; mayersonjcc.org.

spotlight: CANCERFREE KIDS’ BUTTERFLY WALK Saturday, May 7

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hether you want to run a 5K, a 10K or join the onemile inspirational walk, CancerFREE Kids’ annual Butterfly Walk has something for all ages. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the walk that helps raise funds to support research of childhood cancers. In addition to the walks and runs, families can enjoy the Adopt-A-Tree program, a Fun Festival from 8 a.m. - noon, a Junior Jog for ages 12 and younger, and more. It takes place at Cottell Park, 5847 Irwin Simpson Road, Mason, at 7 a.m. Registration’s $20 - $25 ages 3 - 12, $35 - $45 ages 13 and older. Visit butterflywalk.com. 32

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Meet the newest arrivals at the Zoo all month long! Keep your eyes peeled for the pink and blue storks displayed throughout the park to find all the cutest baby faces, including the new cheetah cubs which can be found in the Nursery, and Elle, the Western lowland gorilla residing in Gorilla World. Be sure to bring Mom to the Zoo on May 8, when she gets free admission! Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St.; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; online general admission $16 adults, $12 children and seniors (parking is $10); cincinnatizoo.org.

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mon 2 PHOTOGRAPHER NIGHTS

Photographers and tripods are welcome to the Krohn — get some great shots of the butterflies after hours. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. May 2, 9 16; $12 (includes unlimited admission pin); 513421-5707 or butterflyshow.com.

SUPER SPROUTS: DERBY DAY

Celebrate the upcoming Kentucky Derby by creating a colorful horse. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. May 2 and 2 - 4 p.m. May 5; 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.

tue 3 FREE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP

Join other breastfeeding moms for support and ideas on common latching issues and more. Blue Cocoon’s Mommy and Me Play Cafe, 9361 Montgomery Road; 11:15 a.m. May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; 513-791-1089 or bluecocoonbaby.com.

FREE HAPPEN SESSION: NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITIONS AND CLAY

Learn why clay is so special and how Native Americans found ways to use clay everyday, including cooking! Make and glaze your own pinch pot in this special session. Happen, Inc., 4201 Hamilton Ave.; 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.; 513751-2345 or happeninc.com.

FREE JOSEPH-BETH STORYTIME

Ages 0 - 8 years can enjoy a free storytime this morning! Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2785 Dixie Highway, Crestview Hills; 10:30 a.m. Tue, Thu and Sat in May; 859-912-7860 or josephbeth.com.

FREE TECH-FREE TUESDAY

Put down the screens and enjoy some games, then make a craft. Hobby Pop Shop, 7723 Five Mile Road; 4 - 6:30 p.m. May 3, 10, 17, 24; 513-2311471 or hobbypopshop.com.

wed 4 FREE DEM BONES

An archaeologist drops by to show off his collection of “rare” bones. Create your own pose-able paper skeleton! Happen, Inc., 4201 Hamilton Ave.; 6 - 6:45 p.m.; 513-751-2345 or happeninc.com.

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The Linton Musicians and Madcap Puppets join together for a special free concert to tell the tale of The Frog Prince through the music of Brahms. Williams Avenue Elementary School, 2132 Williams Ave.; 6:30 p.m.; 513-3816868 or lintonmusic.org.

FREE THE GIVING TREE STORYTIME

The Giving Tree is a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein, has been a classic favorite for generations. This picture offers a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another’s capacity to love in return. Barnes & Noble Fields Ertel, 9891 Waterstone Blvd.; 11 a.m.; 513-6835856 or barnesandnoble.com.

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY

Tweens and teens can stop in to make a dreamcatcher craft at 4:30 p.m. ($22 or two for $40), then teens and adults are invited to make some jewelry at 6:45 p.m. ($35 or two for $65). Hobby Pop Shop, 7723 Five Mile Road; 513231-1471 or hobbypopshop.com.

thu 5 FREE BONGO BEATS

Help keep the rhythm while learning all about the history of drums, then make your own drum out of recycled materials.

Happen, Inc., 4201 Hamilton Ave.; 6 - 6:45 p.m. May 5, 11 a.m. May 14; 513-751-2345 or happeninc.com.

FREE BREASTFEEDING RESOURCE GATHERING

Meet other breastfeeding mothers and get all your questions answered in this group led by a local certified lactation consultant. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Ave.; 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. May 5, 19; 513-5912332 or theplaceforfamilies.com.

CRAFTY TALES

Read a family-friendly book followed by a craft and watch your little ones’ imaginations come to life! Blue Cocoon’s Mommy and Me Play Cafe, 9361 Montgomery Road; 9:45 a.m. May 5, 12, 19 and 26; $14.50; 513-7911089 or bluecocoonbaby.com.

HOMESCHOOLER ARTS AND CRAFTS

Homeschool families are invited for an afternoon session of arts and crafts. Hobby Pop Shop, 7723 Five Mile Road; 2 p.m. May 5, 12, 19, 26; $15; 513-231-1471 or hobbypopshop. com.

FREE MANABABIES

Bring ages 0 - 1 for a fun intro to language including finger plays, rhymes, songs and bouncy time. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 a.m. May 5, 19; 513731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

FREE PRESCHOOL STORY AND CRAFT

Preschoolers are invited for a fun story and a special craft project. Hobby Pop Shop, 7723 Five Mile Road; 12:15 May 5, 12, 19, 26; 513-231-1471 or hobbypopshop.com.

FREE STORY TIME WITH MISS ALICIA

Ages 2 and older are invited for stories and fun with Miss Alicia! blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10 a.m. May 5, 19; 513-7312665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

FREE TEEN GAME NIGHT

Teens, stop for some fun games with friends. Hobby Pop Shop, 7723 Five Mile Road; 6 - 8 p.m.; 513-231-1471 or hobbypopshop.com.

THURSDAY ART PLAY

Design felted flowers, paint a ceramic vase and make floral pins to celebrate spring (or make a great Mother’s Day gift). Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East Sixth St.; 10:30 a.m.; $5 per child nonmembers; 513-345-8405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.

fri 6 APPALACHIAN FESTIVAL

Visitors can enjoy hundreds of downhome crafts, non-stop music on four stages, storytelling performances, traditional dance performances, and lots of food! Traditional craftsmen will demonstrate their techniques and sell their wares. The living history village features “live” campers dressed in 1840s clothing who will demonstrate Appalachian mountain life 150+ years ago. Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave.; 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. May 6, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. May 7, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. May 8; $2 $10, $6 parking; coneyislandpark.com.

FAMILY FUN FRIDAY

Bring your family for a fun night at the arcade — for $20, players can check out retro games like Donkey Kong, Asteroids and more, as well as console games. The Place Retro Arcade, 4069 East Galbraith Road; 6 - 11 p.m. Fridays in May; $20; 513-745-0803 or theplaceretroarcade.weebly.com.

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FREE NORTHSIDE ART IN THE PARK Saturday, May 7

njoy a day of art, fun activities and entertainment during Northside Art in the Park. The day includes a performance from the Wump Mucket Puppets at 11:30 a.m. (pictured), followed by a 12 p.m. show by Dramakinetics, hula-hooping with Dizzy Bee Entertainment and an art activity with Happen, Inc. It takes place at Jacob Hoffner Park, 4100 Hamilton Ave. from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit wumpmucketpuppets.com.

Bring the whole gang for an evening of mini-projects, games and fun! Hobby Pop Shop, 7723 Five Mile Road; 5:30 - 9 p.m.; 513-231-1471 or hobbypopshop.com.

FREE GRANNY’S PLANT SALE

Area gardeners, mark your calendars! Select from a wide array of tomato plants, annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs to create your best garden ever and help support the programs offered

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SPANISH PLAY GROUP

Bring the kids for story time, songs and free play while using Spanish. Children and adults with any level of comfort in the language are welcome. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Ave.; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; donations gratefully accepted; 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies. com.

FREE THE LAND OF 10,000 MADONNAS

Local author Kate Hattemer discusses and signs her latest book, that features five young adults in varying stages of personal growth as they travel abroad, united by their obligation to the dying wishes of a beloved friend. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road; 7 p.m.; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth. com.

sat 7 CANCERFREE KIDS’ BUTTERFLY WALK

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FREE CRAFTY SUPERMARKET

This juried show features 40-plus crafters, artists and makers from all over North America and draws shoppers from Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and beyond. Founded in 2009, Crafty Supermarket is a great day of crafty shopping where consumers get to meet their makers! Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Ave.; 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 513-497-2860 or cliftonculturalarts.org.

FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES TOUR

Take a docent-led tour with fun facts and hands-on art activities for the whole family. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 1 p.m. May 7, 14, 21, 28; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

FREE FAMILY FIRST SATURDAY: ART SCOUTS

Collect badges and see some great art! Stops include an art-making experience, campfire stories, and a family-friendly musical! Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 12 - 4 p.m.; 513-7212787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org. (please turn the page)

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Join Clermont County Public Health and Batavia Township Trustees for a free, family-friendly, one-mile run and obstacle course. After completing the obstacle course with your family, enjoy food, music, and family-friendly activities. Batavia Township Park, 1535 Clough Pike, Batavia; 11 a.m.; ccphohio.org.

FREE FLOWER POWER

Happen’s wacky florist needs help fulfilling all of the orders for Mother’s Day flowers! Make your own flowers and arrange them into custom bouquets. Happen, Inc., 4201 Hamilton Ave.; 11 - 11:45 a.m.; 513-751-2345 or happeninc.com.

FREE GERMAN STORY TIME

Wilkommen! Learn simple German vocabulary through stories and songs. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks. com.

KLUTZ BOOK AND LEARN

Make some glitter clay charms (May 7; $32) or some string art (May 21; $30) this month! Hobby Pop Shop, 7723 Five MIle Road; 10 a.m.; 513-231-1471 or hobbypopshop.com.

KROHN CARIBBEAN STRAW MARKET WEEKEND

Local vendors and artists sell a variety of earth-friendly products. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 7, 8; $7 adults, $4 ages 5 - 12, free ages 4 and younger; 513-421-5707 or butterflyshow.com.

FREE MARTHA’S VINEYARD, ISLE OF DREAMS

Author and artist Susan Branch presents her newest book, in which she packs up her broken heart and flies away from California to follow her long-time dream of living in New England and experiencing the four seasons. Tickets are free with the purchase of book. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road; 2 p.m.; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth.com.

FREE MOM SCHOOL STORYTIME

In this adorable kid’s-eye view of what would happen if Mom went to school, a little girl imagines Mom School, where all moms learn their amazing skills, like fixing a bike tire and baking cupcakes. With warm, funny illustrations and a fun role-reversal story in which moms act like kids, young readers will love imagining what would happen if their own moms went to Mom School. Barnes & Noble Fields Ertel, 9891 Waterstone Blvd., Cincinnati; 11 a.m.; 513-683-5856 or barnesandnoble.com.

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MAY events requiring advance registration begin on page 41. MOMMY & ME MOTHER’S DAY TEA

Experience the fun of Blue Cocoon’s deluxe Perfect Tea Party — enjoy playtime in the play cafe, tea party themed snacks, and a Mommy and Me craft. Registration is preferred, but drop-ins are welcome. Blue Cocoon’s Mommy and Me Play Cafe, 9361 Montgomery Road; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $15 for mom and one child, $5 for each additional child; 513-791-1089 or bluecocoonbaby.com.

NAMI WALK

Every journey begins with that first step. Show your support for mental health awareness and help improve the lives of those in our community. Sawyer Point, 705 East Pete Rose Way; 9 a.m.; donations gratefully accepted; namiwalks.org.

NATURE CRAFTS FOR MOM

Kids 6 and younger can stop in to make a kid-friendly nature craft for Mom or Grandma. Ellenwood Nature Barn, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Groesbeck; 12 - 3 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.

FREE NORTHSIDE ART IN THE PARK

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PEANUT BUTTER ‘N JAM CONCERT

Join the Linton Musicians as they welcome Madcap Puppets to tell the tale of The Frog Prince through the music of Brahms. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7701 Kenwood Road; 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m.; $5; 513381-6868 or lintonmusic.org.

SPRING FUN RUN CRUISE-IN

Car enthusiasts are encouraged to display their vehicles or just come out to admire the hotrods on display, all while enjoying a DJ, trophies, door prizes and more. Deerfield Towne Center, 5503 Deerfield Boulevard, Mason; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; free registration begins at 11 a.m., however Mason Street Rods appreciates a $5 donation for Hospice of Cincinnati or American Heart Association; deerfieldtownecenter.com.

FREE STARLING CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

This performance will showcase the talented young students from the Starling Preparatory String Project. Werner Recital Hall, College Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati, Jefferson Ave.; 7 p.m.; 513-556-4183 or ccm. uc.edu.

STAR WARS MAKABLES

Celebrate your love of Star Wars with some fun crafts. Hobby Pop Shop, 7723 Five Mile Road; 11:30 a.m.; $15 or two for $25; 513-231-1471 or hobbypopshop.com.

FREE SUMMER ACTIVITIES KICK OFF

Visit information booths and activities from organizations from around Boone County to learn about what they do and what they have to offer this summer. Kids will enjoy bounce houses, golf practice, the mobile library bus and more. Boone County Farmers Market, 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 859-342-2665 or boonecountyky.org.

FREE THE READERS OF BROKEN WHEEL RECOMMEND

Author Katarina Bivald presents her hit novel, a heartwarming reminder of why we are all booklovers. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road; 7 p.m.; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth. com.

TIPS AND TOOLS FOR BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT

Learn effective tools for behavior management and how to help your child (and yourself) regulate mind and body. Then spend some one-on-one time with a certified parent coach in Child in Bloom, troubleshooting a few of your child’s most frustrating behaviors. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Ave.; 12:45 p.m.; $10; 513591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies.com.

FREE WHERE THE WILD THINGS PLAY

Let your little one’s imagination run wild with stories, songs, art activities and creative movement. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St.; 1 - 3 p.m. May 7, 14, 21, 28; washingtonpark.org.

sun 8 ANIMALS AND THEIR MOMS

Join the naturalist for this program all about animal moms and the ways they care for their babies. Seasongood Nature Center, Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road; 2 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.

CROCHET STITCHES, BLOCKS & STUFF

Learn the basic “stuff” of crocheting! Hobby Pop Shop, 7723 Five Mile Road; 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.; $22; 513231-1471 or hobbypopshop.com.

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FREE FAMILY ARTVENTURES ART STOP

Visit a docent at an interactive cart in the galleries for hands-on activities the whole family can enjoy. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 3 p.m. May 8, 15, 22 29; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

MOMS PLAY FREE

It’s Moms Play Free day at Lazer Kraze with their child’s paid laser tag or jump pass. Also at the Mason location (7082 Columbia Road, Maineville; 513-339-1030). Lazer Kraze, 1335 Donaldson Highway, Erlanger; 12 - 8 p.m.; please see web site for prices; 859-371-5729 or lazerkraze.com.

MOTHER’S DAY AT THE KROHN

Thanks to Macy’s, moms get in at half price today! Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $7 adults, $4 ages 5 - 12, free ages 4 and younger; 513-421-5707 or butterflyshow.com.

MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION

Celebrate Moms at Jane’s. Moms gets a complimentary flower or plant as a gift, while enjoying lunch and dinner specials, live music from 3 - 6 p.m., and free admission into the petting zoo. Arrive early, Mother’s Day can sell out! Jane’s Saddlebag, 13989 Ryle Road, Union; 12 - 6 p.m.; admission is free, individual activities vary; 859-3846617 or janessaddlebag.com.

MOTHER’S DAY VALLEY FLYER

Take Mom on a special train ride to the historic town of Metamora for lunch, shopping and a glimpse into history. Whitewater Valley Railroad, Grand Central Station, 455 Market St., Connersville; 12:01 p.m.; $24 adults, $14 children (round-trip); 765825-2054 or whitewatervalleyrr.org.

SECOND SUNDAY FAMILY SHOWTIME

Rudyard Kipling’s beloved classic comes alive in this fun, free-flowing adaptation. The bossy bird Darzee is furious when Rikki Tikki Tavi arrives unannounced. With the dimwitted muskrat Chuchu, Darzee pulls out all of the stops to convince the pesky young mongoose to leave. That is until they see that the tyrannical cobra Nag runs in fear of Rikki Tikki Tavi. Ultimately, the three learn to band together to save their home. Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Ave.; 2 p.m.; $5 adults, free ages 0 - 12; 513-497-2860 or cliftonculturalarts.org.

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mon 9 SUPER SPROUTS: STAMP-A-SHAPE

Kids 5 and younger make a masterpiece using all of their favorite shapes. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. May 9, 2 - 4 p.m. May 12; 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 THE RAVEN KING

Maggie Stiefvater presents the final book in the Raven Cycle series for ages 15 and older. Tickets are free with the purchase or pre-order of The Raven King. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road; 7 p.m.; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth.com.

TRANSIT OF MERCURY

Thirteen times every century the tiny planet Mercury crosses between Earth and the Sun, like a miniature eclipse. Head to the Observatory to see the big event through safe solar viewing telescopes (weather permitting). Cincinnati Observatory Center, 3489 Observatory Place; 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $5; 513-321-5186 or cincinnatiobservatory. org.

tue 10 FREE BOOK CLUB OPEN HOUSE

Whether your book club needs a pickme-up, or you are starting one from scratch, Bookseller Audrey talks about exciting titles for your club, how to get the most out of meetings and more. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road; 6 p.m.; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth.com.

FREE BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME

Happen’s architect drops by to show some famous and unusual homes, as well as help ages 6 - 12 and their parents build their own dream house out of clay. Happen, Inc., 4201 Hamilton Ave.; 6 - 6:45 p.m.; 513-751-2345 or happeninc.com.

FREE FLIP BOOKS

Ages 6 - 12 learn about animation basics still used today. Happen, Inc., 4201 Hamilton Ave.; 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.; 513-751-2345 or happeninc.com.

FREE ILLUMINAE

Young adult authors Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff sign and discuss their book featuring high school students living on a mining outpost planetary home, which is under attack. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2785 Dixie Hwy., Crestview Hills; 7 p.m.; 859-912-7860 or josephbeth. com.

UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS

This live entertainment attraction explores the unique and familiar aspects of global cultures in an exciting production of arts, theatre, music and more. Old Jordan Crossing, 7030 Reading Road; 7 p.m. May 10, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. May 11, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. May 12, 4 and 7:30 p.m. May 13, 12, 4 and 7:30 p.m. May 14, 12:30, 3;30 and 6:30 p.m. May 15; $15 - $35; universoulcircus.com.

FREE YOM HAZIKARON (ISRAEL MEMORIAL DAY)

This memorial service honors soldiers and victims of terror who gave their lives in defense of the State of Israel. In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road; 6:30 p.m.; mayersonjcc.org.

wed 11 DISNEY ON ICE: FROZEN

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FREE THE SCORPION INTRUSION

Local author Tom Mayer signs and discusses his latest book, The Scorpion Intrusion. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2785 Dixie Hwy., Crestview Hills; 7 p.m.; 859-912-7860 or josephbeth.com.

FREE THE TRUE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS

Twenty-five years in the Big House and A. Wolf is still sticking to his story: he was framed! As for that huffing and puffing stuff? A big lie. A. Wolf was just trying to borrow a cup of sugar to make his poor old granny a birthday cake. Barnes & Noble Fields Ertel, 9891 Waterstone Blvd.; 11 a.m.; 513-6835856 or barnesandnoble.com.

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY

Stop in for crafts all about enchanted fairies, elves, dragons and goblins! Hobby Pop Shop, 7723 Five Mile Road; 4:30 p.m.; $20 or two for $35; 513-231-1471 or hobbypopshop.com.

thu 12 FREE DOUBLE TROUBLE

Two brains are better than one in this Happen session. Ages 6 - 12 and their parents leave seeing double and laughing twice as much! Happen, Inc., 4201 Hamilton Ave.; 6 - 6:45 p.m.; 513-751-2345 or happeninc.com.

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EXPERIENCE: Krohn Conservatory’s Butterflies of the Caribbean By Tina Pratt Spring is all a flutter at Cincinnati Parks’ Krohn Conservatory during its annual Butterflies of the Caribbean exhibit, a truly magical experience for kids of all ages. On our way to the exhibit, we walked through the butterfly nursery. My kids loved seeing where the butterflies are raised … a perfect time to talk about the life cycle! Next to the window there’s a basket of Milkweed seeds — grab a packet to take home to plant in hopes of attracting monarchs. The education room follows. Here you can purchase snacks, and kids can enjoy butterfly-themed activities. Next stop … the BUTTERFLIES! Various types of friendly butterflies from the Caribbean greet you as soon as you enter the showroom where these magnificent creatures flutter about the entire room. My son and I sat on a bench to take in the sight while practicing descriptive words like “beautiful, delicate, peaceful and colorful.” My 5-year-old says they’re “sooooo awesome and soooooo cool!” Here’s an inside tip for you: Bright colors attract the butterflies, so wear colorful clothing like we did and you’ll have a better chance of multiple butterflies landing on you. Be sure to pick up a treasure map when you arrive. It’s a great to discover all Krohn has to offer, and when your kids find all the “treasures,” they’ll enjoy picking out a prize at the end in the Visitor Center. You can bring some of the fun home, too, by ordering caterpillars from Insect Lore. Your kids will love watching their full life cycle at home, then releasing the butterflies in their own backyards. Butterflies of the Caribbean runs through Sunday, June 19. Krohn Conservatory is located at 1501 Eden Park Drive. Hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $7 adults, $4 ages 5 - 12, free ages 4 and younger. Call 513-421-5707 or visit cincinnatiparks.com/programs-and-events/seasonal-krohnconservatory-show for more info as well as special events.

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daily listings FREE FRESH THYME CHEF BATTLE

Two chefs go head-to-head in a battle right in the middle of the grocery store! The announcer takes suggestions and comments from the audience, who will decide the winner after sampling the impromptu creations. Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, 82 Carothers Road, Newport; 5 p.m.; wearethecaravan. com.

ISRAELI INDEPENDENCE DAY

Enjoy a day of family fun for all ages. The J’s Independence Day celebration includes face painting, cotton candy, petting zoo, inflatables and Gaga, Israeli dancing, stories, and crafts! The celebration continues at 8 p.m. with hysterical late night comedian Joel Chasnoff. Chasnoff will take the stage and deliver humor based in real Jewish experiences, from his time as an Israeli tank gunner to recounting the irony of being a short basketball player. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road; 5 - 9 p.m.; $6 - $9; 513-761-7500 or mayersonjcc.org.

MUSIC OF THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

Enjoy music from American classics, featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer, organist Mark Herman and guest artist Nancy James. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St.; 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m.; $25; 513-6212787 or cincinnatiarts.org.

MAY events requiring advance registration begin on page 41. FREE THE NOTORIOUS JOHN MORRISSEY

Kentucky author James Nicholson signs and discusses his latest book about John Morrissey, an Irish immigrant, a collection agent for crime bosses, a professional boxer and a prodigious gambler. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2785 Dixie Hwy., Crestview Hills; 7 p.m.; 859-912-7860 or josephbeth.com.

THURSDAY ART PLAY: OCEAN EXPLORERS

The artist Matt Kish created work inspired by Moby Dick. Turn to the sea for your muse and design signal flags, build nautical collages and interact with a special ocean-inspired light table. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East Sixth St.; 10:30 a.m.; $5 per child nonmembers; 513-345-8405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.

fri 13 FREE CINCITALIA

CincItalia is Cincinnati’s true celebration of Italian heritage. The three-day festival is a showcase of Italian culture — offering entertainment from national music acts, cooking demonstrations, carnival rides, games, and authentic cuisine prepared by Italian restaurants and Cincinnati’s Italian cultural societies. Enjoy the Rusty Griswolds on Friday, Michael Sutherland and Ray Massa’s Eurorhythms on Saturday, and Italian

tenor Aaron Caruso and a Michael Sutherland encore on Sunday. Harvest Home Park Fairgrounds, 3961 North Bend Road; 6 p.m. May 13 - 15; cincitalia.org.

FREE OAKLEY AFTER HOURS

Join Miss Alicia for a pajama-jammin’ story time. Wear your favorite PJs and for a bedtime story! blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 7 - 7:30 p.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

sat 14 FREE BABYWEARERS GATHERING

Stop by with your baby to learn about the benefits of babywearing and get support from other babywearing families. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Ave.; 12:15 - 2 p.m.; 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies. com.

FREE BLUES & BBQ

Bring your chairs or blankets for some blues music from local musicians like The Noah Wotherspoon Band. Huffman Park, John Gray Road, Fairfield; 6 p.m.; 513-867-5348 or fairfield-city.org.

FREE BOOK SIGNING AND MEET THE ARTIST

Meet illustrator Chris Sickels as he shares his newest project, The Secret Subway. He’ll also show off some of the 3D models that are used in his illustrations, and give a talk at 6:45 p.m. No reservations required, but space is limited. Happen, Inc., 4201 Hamilton Ave.; 6 - 7:30 p.m.; 513-751-2345 or happeninc.com.

FREE CRAFTING YOUR STORY

All ages that have been impacted by cancer are welcome to come create a story plate and collage. Anke Pietsch walks you through how to create your own plate using clay and what to add crafting your own unique design and story. You will also get the opportunity to create a collage using all kinds of provided materials. Cancer Support Community, 4918 Cooper Road; 1 - 2:30 p.m.; 513-791-4060 or cancersupportcincinnati.org.

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FREE YMCA CAMP ERNST OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 1

iscover YMCA Camp Ernst by touring the campgrounds, meeting the staff, seeing the cabins and trying out activities like zip lining and horseback riding! Then make a s’mores and sample camp food. The camp is located at 7615 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington. Open house is from 1 - 4 p.m. Call 859-586-6181 or visit myycamp.org. 36

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Cincinnati Museum Center and Banfield Pet Hospital have teamed up to create a kid-sized pet hospital for kids to explore all the workings of a veterinary practice. Bring your animal lovers, and learn how to pick the right pet for your family, what pets need at home, why they go to the doctor, and reasons pets might not feel well. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with admission (all museums

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pass $14.50 adults, $13.50 seniors, $10.50 ages 3 - 12, $5.50 ages 1 2); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.

GREAT PARKS FOUNDATION’S ADVENTURE FEST

Discover new adventures for all ages, including trail races, mountain bike demos, orienteering, climbing wall, kids’ fun run, animal encounters and more. Please note that some activities require paid registration. Mitchell Memorial Forest, 5401 Zion Road, Cleves; 8 a.m. - 3 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.

FREE IF YOU EVER WANT TO BRING A PIANO TO THE BEACH, DON’T

If your mom says to get ready to play at the beach, she means with a boat, or a Frisbee, or a shovel. She is NOT talking about the piano. But Magnolia is a little girl with a big idea, determination, and one very heavy upright piano that, she insists, she needs to take with her. What’s the worst that can happen? In a riotous series of mishaps, Magnolia quickly learns that — not surprisingly — a piano doesn’t mix well with sand, sun, and seagulls! Barnes & Noble Fields Ertel, 9891 Waterstone Blvd.; 11 a.m.; 513-683-5856 or barnesandnoble. com.

INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY FESTIVAL

Highlights of today’s festivities include an early morning bird walk, bird banding demos, speakers, and children’s crafts and activities. Visitor Center, Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mount Hope Ave.; 9 a.m. - 3 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.

LEBANON APPRECIATION DAY

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the LM&M with a discounted one-hour train ride with special activities. Trains depart at 10 and 11:30 a.m., and at 1, 2:30 and 4 p.m. Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad, 127 South Mechanic St., Lebanon; $5; 513-933-8022 or lebanonrr.com.

PEANUT BUTTER ‘N JAM

The Madcap Puppets help the Linton Musicians tell the tale of The Frog Prince through the music of Brahms. Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church, 6474 Beechmont Ave.; 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.; $5; 513-381-6868 or lintonmusic.org.

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RACING TO END CHILD ABUSE

Join other runners and walkers at this 5K or 10K run or walk to help show your support for ending child abuse. Enjoy a kids’ fun run, a chip-timed race, and more. Lunken Airport Playfields, 4744 Playfield Lane; 8 a.m.; $20 - $40; familynurture.com.

SOULBRETTE

The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra features the versatile vocal stylings of Morgan James, who sings everything from Puccini to Prince. Audience members can meet James after the performance to take a selfie and pick up an autographed CD. Florence Baptist Church, 642 Mount Zion Road, Florence; 7:30 p.m.; $24 - $40; 859-431-6216 or kyso.org.

FREE SPANISH STORY TIME

Hola! Use song and stories to learn some basic Spanish vocabulary. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks. com.

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STORY BOOK CHARACTER DAY

Bring the kids to meet costumed characters Alice from Alice in Wonderland and Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, thanks to The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive; 1 - 3 p.m.; $7 adults, $4 ages 5 - 12, free ages 4 and younger; 513-421-5707 or butterflyshow. com.

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FREE THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT

Bring a flashlight and come to the park to learn what happens in the forest as the sun sets and the moon rises. Harbin Park, 1300 Hunter Road, Fairfield; 7:30 - 9 p.m.; 513867-5348 or fairfield-city.org.

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WALK NOW FOR AUTISM SPEAKS

Walk Now for Autism Speaks is an inspirational and impactful opportunity to raise money and awareness to help change the future for all those who struggle with autism. Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave.; 8 a.m.; please visit site for registration fees; autismspeakswalk.org.

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FREE ART IN THE GARDEN

Art educator Sarah Jane Bellamy leads a session of plein air painting — even the youngest artists create a masterpiece. Learn about the tools artists use at the Art Cart, and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden will stop by at 2 p.m. to introduce visitors to some animals one could find in a garden. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St.; 1 - 4 p.m.; 513684-4517 or taftmuseum.org.

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CROCHET PROJECT WORKSHOP

Stop in for a fun crochet project and get some tips and pointers. Hobby Pop Shop, 7723 Five Mile Road; 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. May 15, 22; $22; 513-231-1471 or hobbypopshop. com.

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Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy and Friends in this ballet performance of The Wizard of Oz from the AVO Kinderballet. Main Library, Boone County Public Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington; 2 p.m.; boonecountyky.org.

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Visit the butterflies after hours for family fun activities and crafts for all ages. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive; 5 - 7:30 p.m.; $7 adults, $4 ages 5 - 12, free ages 4 and younger ; 513-421-5707 or butterflyshow.com.

FREE PJ LIBRARY STORY TIME

FREE NAUGHTY MABEL STORYTIME

Enjoy some PJ Library stories and crafts with your little ones. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 a.m. May 16, 30; mayersonjcc.org.

SUPER SPROUTS: SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL

Kids 5 and younger dance to create a unique work of art. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. May 16, 2 - 4 p.m. May 19; 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.

tue 17 FREE SCHOLASTIC SUMMER READING TOUR

Scholastic RVs visit bookstores, schools and libraries across the country. Head to Joseph-Beth Booksellers for this popup reading community event, meet favorite authors and illustrators, and engage in fun reading activities. JosephBeth Booksellers, 2785 Dixie Hwy., Crestview Hills; 9 a.m.; 859-912-7860 or josephbeth.com.

FREE SHADOW SURPRISES

You can’t leave home without your shadow! Learn how important shadows are, and create your own shadow surprise. Happen, Inc., 4201 Hamilton Ave.; 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. May 17, 3:30 - 5:45 p.m. and 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. May 19; 513-751-2345 or happeninc.com.

TOT TUESDAY

How does your garden grow? Preschoolers and their grown-ups will learn the simple science of what makes flowers bloom and plant your own flower seed to take home. 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.

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Mabel is many things: sassy, classy (and sometimes a bit gassy!), but especially... naughty! When Naughty Mabel’s parents throw a party and try to leave her out of the fun, she takes matters into her own perfectly pedicured paws. As the hilarity ensues, Mabel and her parents learn that through thick and thin, naughty or nice, they’ll always be a family, just as they are. Barnes & Noble Fields Ertel, 9891 Waterstone Blvd.; 11 a.m.; 513-683-5856 or barnesandnoble.com.

FREE SILLY CLAY COILS

Coils mean lots of fun with clay! Ages 6 - 12 and their parents make their own clay coil pot and glaze it, too. In one week, you’ll have a creation that you can use as an ice cream bowl, or anything you like! Happen, Inc., 4201 Hamilton Ave.; 3:30 - 5:45 p.m., 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.; 513-751-2345 or happeninc.com.

FREE WILD WEDNESDAY: HICKORY, AMERICAN INDIAN

Discover the fascinating world of wildlife and meet Hickory, a re-enactor portraying the role of an American Indian. Arrive early for a pre-program presented by Usborne Books & More. Middleton-Mills Park, 3415 Mills Road, Covington; 10 a.m.; a nonperishable food or personal care item to be donated to Be Concerned is appreciated; 859-525-7529 or parks. kentoncounty.org.

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY

Make a Stuffie in this hand-sewing workshop! Hobby Pop Shop, 7723 Five Mile Road; 4:30 p.m.; $20 or two for $35; 513-231-1471 or hobbypopshop.com.

thu 19 FREE GROOVIN’ ON THE GREEN

Enjoy a mix of music, food and fun, including a Kids Zone for littles beginning May 26. Support the Fairfield Food Pantry by bringing your donations to any of the Groovin’ concerts. Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield; 6:30 p.m. May 19, 26; 513-867-5348 or fairfield-city.org.

MJQ Deja Vu performs a tribute to the original Modern Jazz Quartet, the celebrated jazz combo formed in the 1950s. Enjoy a concert in the amphitheater and purchase snacks from Colonial Cottage to help support local youth and community organizations. Doors open at 6 p.m.; concert begins at 7 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 6 - 9 p.m.; $5 adults, $3 ages 3 - 12; 859491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.

FREE SPINNING WHEELS

Ages 6 - 12 and their parents watch as paint goes round and round and turns itself into a messy masterpiece. Happen, Inc., 4201 Hamilton Ave.; 6 - 6:45 p.m.; 513-751-2345 or happeninc. com.

THURSDAY ART PLAY: LET’S TAKE IT APART!

Learn about the CAC exhibit, Unraveled: Textiles Reconsidered by taking apart everyday objects like magazines, bed sheets, blankets and T-shirts and creating something new. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East Sixth St.; 10:30 a.m.; $5 per child nonmembers; 513-3458405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.

fri 20 FREE FRENCH STORY TIME

Bonjour! Learn simple French vocabulary through stories and songs. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 11 - 11:30 a.m.; 513-7312665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

FREE LIVE JAZZ

The Ron Purdon Quintet performs live jazz and swing standards this evening. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road; 7 p.m.; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth.com.

FREE REFLECTIONS ON A JOURNEY OPENING RECEPTION

This exhibition spans 40 years of work from Edward Wolfley, one of DAAP’s Fine Art professors emeritus. The pieces range from landscape and figurative abstractions, to dynamic studies of natural and urban environments, to original monumental works in response to the virtually limitless horizons of the Great Lakes. Exhibit runs May 16 27. Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Ave.; 6 - 8 p.m.; 513-497-2860 or cliftonculturalarts.org.

sat 21 FREE CINCINNATI LIBRARY COMIC CON 2016

Enjoy face painting, crafts for all ages, games of all kinds, creator booths, a costume/cosplay contest, a screening

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of the movie Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, a scavenger hunt, and more. And be sure to visit the Star Trek 50th Anniversary Exhibit! Main Library, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, 800 Vine St.; 12 - 5 p.m.; 513-369-6900 or cincinnatilibrary.org/ news/2016/comiccon/.

CINCINNATI ROLLERGIRLS ARMED FORCES NIGHT

Head to the Rollergirls’ fourth game of the season and help honor members of the U.S. Armed Forces in celebration of Armed Forces Day. Cincinnati Gardens, 2250 Seymour Ave.; 6 - 9:30 p.m.; adults $12 in advance, $14 at the door, ages 7 - 12 $5 in advance, $6 at the door, ages 6 and younger are free; 513-562-4949 or cincinnatirollergirls. com.

FREE FAMILY SAFETY FAIR

Enjoy fun activities focused on health and safety at home and at play, including free bike helmets for the first 50 children. Each child who completes all safety activities earns a raffle chance to win a new bicycle, then they can check out the fire safety interactive smokehouse, the Safety Rocks program, a bounce house, refreshments, live music and more. Kemper Heights Early Learning Center, 924 Waycross Road; 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m.; 513-865-1742.

GNOMES AND FAIRIES

Time to create a fun, fantastical craft! Hobby Pop Shop, 7723 Five Mile Road; 11:30 a.m.; $15 or two for $25; 513-231-1471 or hobbypopshop. com.

JANE’S WINE FESTIVAL

Explore Kentucky wine and crafts in this annual event that benefits Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Jane’s Saddlebag, 13989 Ryle Road, Union; 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. May 21, 22; visit web site for ticket information; 859384-6617 or janessaddlebag.com.

FREE KICK OFF SUMMER READING

Children and teens select as many free, used books as they can carry for summer reading at this event — and sign up for the Summer Learning program with the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Be sure to RSVP for a 2:30 p.m. performance of The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi from Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s Off the Hill program. The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum, 3738 Eastern Ave.; 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.; 513-473-5745 or thecarnegiecenter.org.

FREE MAGNETS AND MORE

Turn your refrigerator into a gallery and make your own magnets to share with family and friends. Happen, Inc., 4201 Hamilton Ave.; 11 - 11:45 a.m.; 513751-2345 or happeninc.com.

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Scholastic is embarking on the ultimate reading road trip and they’re planning a stop at blue manatee! Stop in to be part of the fun and meet authors, enjoy some crafts and activities, and more! blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 513731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

THE BEACH WATERPARK OPENING

The Beach Waterpark opens for the 2016 season — be sure to check out the rides, attractions and loads of special events to keep families busy all summer long. The Beach Waterpark, 2590 Water Park Drive, Mason; 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $19.99 - $28.99, $8 parking; 513-398-7946 or thebeachwaterpark. com.

FREE THE CITY FLEA

Head to Washington Park for this urban flea market that features vendors of all kinds selling crafts and more. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St.; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; thecityflea.com.

FREE THE THANK YOU BOOK STORYTIME

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In The Thank You Book!, Piggie wants to thank EVERYONE. But Gerald is worried Piggie will forget someone important. Activities Included. Barnes & Noble Fields Ertel, 9891 Waterstone Blvd.; 11 a.m.; 513-683-5856 or barnesandnoble.com.

TRAIL RIBBON CUTTING

Join Great Parks to celebrate the official opening of the 3.2-mile Little Miami Scenic Trail extension. Little Miami Golf Center, 3811 Newtown Road, Newtown; 10 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.

sun 22 CINCINNATI NF WALK

Enjoy a walk in the park, plus face painting, food, a kids’ hero dash, live music, crafts and meet Ray and Karen from Mix 94.9, all while supporting the Children’s Tumor Foundation. Voice of America MetroPark, 7850 VOA Park Drive; 10 a.m.; please visit web site for registration and fundraising details; join.ctf.org.

FREE CNC NATURE PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

See how the Nature Center supports children in nature during this open house where you can meet the preschool’s

director and lead teacher, and learn how the nature-based classroom uses outdoor experiences and classroom materials to support your child’s education. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 2 - 4 p.m.; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.

LAUREN HILL’S CRUISE FOR THE CURE

Celebrate the inspiring life of Lauren Hill and help continue her legacy at this benefit event featuring live music, a mascot mingle, a motorcycle rally, and much more. Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave.; 12 p.m.; $5; coneyislandpark.com.

mon 23 SUPER SPROUTS: CANINE COLLAGE

Kids create a collage inspired by the work of William Wegman. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. May 23, 2 - 4 p.m. May 26; 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.

tue 24 FREE LET’S GO FLY A KITE

program from Kenton County Parks and Recreation. Arrive early for a preprogram from the Kenton County Public Library. Middleton-Mills Park, 3415 Mills Road, Covington; 10 a.m.; a non-perishable food or personal care item to be donated to Be Concerned is appreciated; 859-525-7529 or parks. kentoncounty.org.

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY

Puppets and muppets are the craft of the day! Hobby Pop Shop, 7723 Five Mile Road; 4:30 p.m.; $20 or two for $35; 513-231-1471 or hobbypopshop.com.

thu 26 FREE (ALMOST) EVERY OTHER THURSDAY SCIENCE

Bring the kiddos for a fun science program, featuring incredible insects from Cincinnati Museum Center. Be sure to arrive early for some pre-program fun with the Kenton County Public Library. Pioneer Park, 3951 Madison Pike, Covington; 10 a.m.; a nonperishable food or personal care item to be donated to Be Concerned is appreciated; 859-525-7529 or parks. kentoncounty.org.

FREE PARTIES IN THE PJ LIBRARY PATCH

Moms, Dads, Bubbes, Zaydees and caregivers, bring your toddlers to the PJ Patch for an adult/child play group. Enjoy a craft, snack, and a PJ Library

The wind is a blowin’, so it’s time to fly a kite. Learn about kites from different cultures and make your own to fly in the spring breeze, all while meeting a special guest that will blow you away! Happen, Inc., 4201 Hamilton Ave.; 6 - 6:45 p.m.; 513-751-2345 or happeninc.com.

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FREE SUMMER CONCERT KICK-OFF

Join the largest patio party in Northern Kentucky as The Rusty Griswolds kick off the 2016 LIVE at the Levee Summer Concert Series. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport; 7 - 10 p.m.; 859-291-0550 or newportonthelevee. com.

THURSDAY ART PLAY: DO HO SUH LINE DRAWINGS

The artist Do Ho Suh used lines of thread to create intricate drawings. Examine his work and use similar materials to create art of your own and use wiki stix to draw and experiment with light and string. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East Sixth St.; 10:30 a.m.; $5 per child nonmembers; 513-345-8405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.

fri 27 FREE LIVE JAZZ

The Blue Chip Jazz Trio will play a variety of Broadway songs, big band swing arrangements, pop rock, and sing-a-long tunes. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2785 Dixie Highway, Crestview Hills; 6:30 p.m.; 859-912-7860 or josephbeth. com. (please turn the page)

wed 25 FREE ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY

He could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. He went to sleep with gum in his mouth and woke up with gum in his hair. Activities included in this very good storytime. Barnes & Noble Fields Ertel, 9891 Waterstone Blvd.; 11 a.m.; 513683-5856 or barnesandnoble.com.

FREE WEE WEDNESDAY

Bring ages 2 - 5 for 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.

FREE WILD WEDNESDAY: ZOO ON THE MOVE

Mix and mingle with some critters from the Cincinnati Zoo in this weekly

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Monday, May 30

ight hunger among children and families in the Freestore Foodbank’s annual Hunger Walk and 5K Run, presented by Kraft Foods. The event helps supplement the food operations of the Freestore Foodbank’s 250 community partner agencies. Online registration’s available until 2 p.m. Friday, May 27 ($20, $25 with T-shirt). Pick up race packets from 12 - 4 p.m. May 28 - 29 at the Mayerson Distribution Center (1250 Tennessee Ave.). The walk takes place at 9 a.m. at The Banks in Downtown Cincinnati. Call 513-482-3663 or visit cincinnatihungerwalk.org.

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FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL: UNMUSEUM OPENING

FREE BIRDS OF PREY MEET AND GREET

Stop by the sixth floor for the opening celebration of artist Tracy Featherstone’s newest addition to the UnMuseum. Explore the different ways art interacts with your body. Design wearable sculptures, check out the body painting photo boot, and make capes and headdresses from found objects. Don’t miss out on the artist talk at 2 p.m.! Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East Sixth St.; 12 - 3 p.m.; 513-345-8405 or contemporaryartscenter.org.

FREE INTRODUCE YOUTH TO FISHING

Ages 17 and younger learn all about fishing in honor of Nicholas Olivas, who was killed in action while serving in the United States Army in Afghanistan. A limited supply of fishing poles and bait are available. Marsh Lake, 6440 River Road, Fairfield; 8 a.m.; 513-867-5348 or fairfield-city.org.

KICKS FOR KIDS RGI RIVER RUN

Help raise money for Kicks for Kids programs and raise awareness about their efforts to “level the playing field” for children challenged physically, mentally, or by their environment. There’s a Special K kids’ run and a 5K race or walk, all followed by a children’s fun run and an after party. Purple People Bridge, Newport; 9 a.m.; please visit web site for registration and fundraising details; kicksforkids.org.

FREE OUR GREAT BACKYARD STORYTIME

The more Jane discovers the wonders of the national parks, the more she realizes how much there is to love about the outdoors. Barnes & Noble Fields Ertel, 9891 Waterstone Blvd.; 11 a.m.; 513683-5856 or barnesandnoble.com.

FREE VIBEBOTS

Head to Happen’s Make It Space to make your own vibrating robot that really can move. No reservations are required, but space is limited. All supplies are provided. Happen, Inc., 4201 Hamilton Ave.; 11 - 11:45 a.m.; 513-751-2345 or happeninc.com.

FREE YOUNG ARTIST OPEN STUDIO

Teens can hang out, mess around, and geek out in this open studio — work on one of your own projects, or use the CAM’s prompts to get you started. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 2 - 4 p.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

BAD DATES

Highly skilled educators welcome guests, lead tours, share touchable artifacts, answer questions and conduct educational programs with live birds of prey. Raptor, Inc., 961 Barg Salt Run Road; 1 - 4 p.m.; 513-825-3325 or raptorinc.org.

mon 30 FREE 2016 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND CEREMONY

Enjoy veterans groups, military units, the Fairfield High School Marching Band, and more in this parade that concludes with a brief ceremony to pay tribute to our veterans, both past and present. Veterans Memorial Park, 701 Wessel Drive; 10 a.m.; 513-867-5348 or fairfield-city.org.

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MEMORIAL DAY AT THE KROHN

All active military and veterans receive free admission to the Krohn, and enjoy food, fun, educational displays and more. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $7 adults, $4 ages 5 - 12, free ages 4 and younger; 513-421-5707 or butterflyshow.com.

MEMORIAL DAY VALLEY FLYER

Take a trip back in time with a train ride to the historic town of Metamora for shopping, dining and a look at a restored canal town. Whitewater Valley Railroad, Grand Central Station, 455 Market Street, Connersville; 12:01 p.m.; $24 adults, $15 children (round-trip); 765825-2054 or whitewatervalleyrr.org.

SUPER SPROUTS: BALLOON PRINTING

Stamp, squish and splash your way to a colorful work of art — no paint brushes allowed! Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 11 a.m. - 2 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.

tue 31 FREE CAMP OTR

Enjoy some creative fun with your kiddos in the park! Washington Park, 1230 Elm St.; 10 - 11 a.m.; washingtonpark.org.

Dating can be torture, so you might as well laugh about it! Haley ditches her deadbeat husband and moves to New York City to start anew, and finds herself suddenly in charge of running a restaurant, which she does with great success. But the dating scene, not so much. Haley recounts her various dating failures in this hilarious one-woman show. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Circle; through June 12; tickets start at $35; 513-4213888 or cincyplay.com.

BIG FISH

This new musical is based on the celebrated novel and film, centering on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to the fullest, resulting in some larger than life stories that send his son searching for the truth. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St.; May 6 14; $20 - $24; 513-621-2787 or cincinnatiarts.org.

BRIGADOON

MARY POPPINS JR.

CCM Prep’s Junior Musical Theatre program presents this take on the practically perfect nanny in a oneact version of the award-winning musical. Cohen Family Studio Theater, College Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati Campus, Corry and Jefferson Streets; 7 p.m. May 5 - 6, 2 p.m. May 7; $15 general, $10 non-UC students, free UC students; 513-556-4183 or ccm.uc.edu.

MAY FESTIVAL

Surround yourself in song! Bring the entire family to this annual musical tradition of music and songs. Each performance during the festival is unique and includes Mozart Mass (8 p.m. May 20); Verdi’s Otello (8 p.m. May 21); Basilica Concert (8 p.m. May 22); Dvorak’s Stabat Mater (8 p.m. May 27) and Mendelssohn’s Elijah (8 p.m. May 28). Music Hall, 1241 Elm St.; May 21 - 28; ticket prices vary, please see web site; mayfestival.com.

This Scottish fantasy about a town that disappears into the Highland mist and returns for only one day every one hundred years features sweet tunes and is a tribute to simplicity, goodness and the power of true love. Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave.; through May 22; please visit web site for ticket prices; 513-241-6550 or cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

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SATCHEL PAIGE AND THE KANSAS CITY SWING

The acclaimed Broadway classic returns — welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where a raucous ensemble take the stage each night to leave their, and the audience’s, troubles outside. But as life in pre-WWII Germany grows more uncertain, will the nightlife be enough? Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St.; May 10 - 22; please visit web site for ticket info; 513-621-2787 or cincinnati.broadway.com.

THE GARDEN OF RIKKI TIKKI TAVI

The final production of the Cincinnati Playhouse’s Off the Hill family series season is a free-flowing adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s beloved classic about a mongoose, a bird and a muskrat who must band together to save their garden from a cobra. Written by award-winning playwright Y York, this comedy about sharing and cooperation is great for ages 5 and older. Presented throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky through May 22, please visit website for complete schedule of dates, locations and prices.

The Little Sisters of Hoboken are putting on a show to raise money to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia, in this “hail of fun and frolic.” Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield; 8 p.m. May 20 - 21, 2 p.m. May 22; $14 adults, $12 seniors and students; 513-867-5348 or Fairfield-city.org/tickets.

This jazz-infused story of passion and perseverance finds the legendary pitcher at a crossroads, as Jackie Robinson wraps up his first historic season in the majors and Paige finds his own fame eclipsed and his desire for greater respect frustrated by the barriers around him. Best for adults and older teens. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Circle; through May 21; tickets start at $30; 513-421-3888 or cincyplay.com.

TORUK THE FIRST FLIGHT

Inspired by James Cameron’s movie Avatar, this production from the Cirque du Soleil envisions a world beyond imagination, and thousands of years before the film itself takes place. U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway St.; 7:30 p.m. May 4 - 7, 4 p.m. May 7, 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. May 8; $28 - $133; usbankarena. com.

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•Toddler Tantrum Survival Guide Learn why toddlers have tantrums and what you can do to help them and you without crushing your child’s spirit. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. May 14; $30. •Baby’s Amazing Journey This workshop helps parents navigate the main issues of infancy, including eating, sleeping and fussiness concerns. 6:45 p.m. May 8; $35.

BLUE COCOON

9361 Montgomery Road 513-791-1089 • bluecocoonbaby.com •Returning to Work and Pumping Whether you are returning to work or pumping for another reason, this course will help get you started. Cover everything you need to know about expressing, storing and feeding pumped milk. 6:30 p.m. May 26; $35. •Infant CPR RSVP for this class that teaches CPR as well as techniques to use if your baby or toddler is choking. 6:30 p.m. May 26; $40. •Baby Led Weaning Get answers to common questions about baby-led weaning and say good-bye to mush! 12:30 p.m. May 14; $10. •FREE Cloth Diapering 101 Learn about the benefits of cloth diapering, different types of diapers, and how to properly care for them. Cloth Diapering 102 begins at 4:15 p.m. (please call for price for Cloth Diapering 102). 3 p.m. May 14. •FREE Busy Bag Swap Busy bags help keep toddlers busy, bring your bag and join the swap to get new activities for your child. 11 a.m. May 21. •FREE Babywearing 101 and 102 Learn about the benefits of wearing your baby, get safety demos, learn how to breastfeed in a carrier and more. Babywearing 101 held at 3 p.m. May 21; Babywearing 102 held at 1 p.m. May 21.

BLUE MANATEE CHILDREN’S BOOKSTORE

3054 Madison Road 513-731-2665 • bluemanateebooks.com •May the Fourth Be With You! Ages 3 - 5 celebrate Star Wars with stories, crafts, and make your very own light saber out of a pool noodle. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. May 4; $4. •FREE Author Meeting Meet New York Times bestselling author Carrie Jones as she shares her new book for middle grade, Time Stoppers. Line numbers available for signing with purchase of book. 4:30 5:30 p.m. May 6.

CALIFORNIA WOODS

5400 Kellogg Ave. 513-231-8678 • cincinnatiparks.com •Habitats for Homeschool Explore three different habitats in the nature preserve: forest, meadow and creek. Learn what makes them different from each other and how animals and plants adapt and thrive. Be sure to pack a lunch and drink and dress for the weather — program is mostly outdoors, rain or shine. Best for ages 8 - 12. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. May 26; $5 per child/chaperone.

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THE CARNEGIE CENTER OF COLUMBIA TUSCULUM

3738 Eastern Ave. 513-473-5745 • thecarnegiecenter.org Create Memories: Mother-Child Painting Party Spend quality time creating art and memories with your daughter this Mother’s Day weekend. Co-create a painting to cherish forever — no artistic talent necessary. Tea and sweets provided. 6:30 p.m. May 6; $30 per person.

CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM

953 Eden Park Drive 513-721-2787 • cincinnatiartmuseum.org •FREE Baby Tour Parents and their little ones ages 2 and younger are invited for a 30-minute tour with masterpieces of art that are sure to mesmerize and stimulate the CAM’s youngest visitors. Please note that strollers are not permitted. 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. May 20. •See the Story Book Club Love to read? Love art? Join librarians from the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County and members of the CAM to discuss this month’s selection, Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. May 21. •Art in the Making Ages 6 - 12 and their parents work together on an art project led by a local artist, followed by a gallery tour. 1 - 3 p.m. May 21; $10 per adult/child members, $20 per adult/child nonmembers, $3 and $6 for each additional person. •FREE Fandom: Lord of the Rings Fans of art and popular culture are invited to gather in this humorous exploration of the CAM’s galleries. 2 - 3 p.m. May 28.

CINCINNATI FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTER

4244 Hamilton Ave. 513-591-2332 • theplaceforfamilies.com •Family Classes Sign up for classes for you and your little ones, including Bilingual Baby, Family Yoga, Miskgarten, and more. Class package prices vary. •Kids’ Classes Kiddos are invited to explore a myriad of fun classes, including TummyTime, Crawlers & Climbers, Movers & Shakers, Jumping Beans, TOT (Time Out Together), ABCs & 123s, Archkidecture, and Playful Learning. Class package prices vary. •Tummy2Tummy Learn about the benefits of wearing your baby in a sling or carrier and find the right wrap for you. 12:45 p.m. May 14; donations gratefully accepted.

CINCINNATI NATURE CENTER 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford 513-831-1711 • cincynature.org

Daily admission is $8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 active military and seniors

•Bird Language for Families Learn the language of birds and how to tell the difference between song, contact calls, begging, aggression and alarm. Bring your lunch, binoculars, something to sit on, a notepad, and be dressed for the outdoors. This program meets twice, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. May 11 and 25; $10. •Native Bee and Pollination Day Learn about bees in this sting-free experience suitable for ages 7 and older and their parents. 2 - 4 p.m. May 15; $7.

•Family Pawpaw Grafting and Pawpaw Grove Work Day Find out why the pawpaw was named Ohio’s native state fruit as you help improve the pawpaw grove. Meet at the Creekside Barn at Long Branch Farm and Trails, 6926 Gaynor Road, Goshen. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 1 - 3 p.m. May 19; $5.

CIVIC GARDEN CENTER

2715 Reading Road 513-221-0981 • civicgardencenter.org •Baby Greens Ages 0 - 4 and their caregivers enjoy a song and circle time with a story or action poem, followed by a chance to use their senses as they stroll through the garden and collect natural items for a simple craft. 10 - 11 a.m. May 20; $5. •Junior Gardeners Ages 5 - 15 can drop in with their families to learn all about herbal remedies and their important place in history. Then collect some herbs to make your own tea. 2:30 - 4 p.m. May 24; $5.

DOE RUN LAKE

1501 Bullock Pen Road, Covington 859-525-7529 • parks.kentoncounty.org •Two-in-a-Canoe, One Big Bass Kenton County Parks & Recreation hosts a four-night series of bass fishing events! Enter one or all four of the events. Teams of two will use one rod per person at a time. The team goal is to catch and register one live bass. Teams can catch a Largemouth, Smallmouth or Kentucky Bass. Prizes will be awarded. 6 p.m. May 24, May 31, June 7, June 14; $30 per canoe each week.

DUDLEY WOODS PARK

5591 Hankins Road, Liberty Township 513-867-5835 • yourmetroparks.net

A valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for rates) is required to enter the park

•Big Week of Birding It’s a great place to spot some birds, join others for an early morning hike. 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. May 2.

FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER 411 Wessel Drive 513-867-5348 • Fairfield-city.org

Mom and Me For Tea Ages 3 - 6 and their moms can spend some quality time together with a craft and a small snack. 10 - 11:30 a.m. May 7; $18 Fairfield residents, $23 nonresidents.

FERNALD NATURE CENTER

7400 Wiley Road, Hamilton 513-867-5835 • yourmetroparks.net

A valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for rates) is required to enter the park

•Big Week of Birding Meet at the nature center and trek into the meadows for possible dickcissel and blue grosbeak sightings. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. May 6.

FOREST RUN METROPARK

1810 New London Road, Hamilton 513-867-5835 • yourmetroparks.net

A valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for rates) is required to enter the park

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PLAN AHEAD •Once in a Blue Moon Night Hike Explore the park after dark on a guided hike to see the seasonal blue moon. 9 - 11 p.m. May 21.

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INDIAN CREEK METROPARK

1899 Oxford-Reily Road 513-867-5835 • yourmetroparks.net

FOUR MILE CREEK METROPARK

A valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for rates) is required to enter the park

•Big Week of Birding The special week of bird watching continues! Last year, participants spotted a Cerulean Warbler, maybe you’ll get lucky again this year! 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. May 2.

2385 Trieber Road, Hamilton 513-867-5835 • yourmetroparks.net

•Big Week of Birding A walk along the creek should produce some wonderful bird sightings. 6:30 8:30 p.m. May 5.

GLENWOOD GARDENS

10397 Springfield Pike 513-521-7275 • greatparks.org

•Salute to the Pioneers Celebrate the lives of the men and women who settled Reily Township in the early 1800s with music, refreshments and more. 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. May 15.

LAZER KRAZE

7082 Columbia Road, Maineville 513-339-1030 1335 Donaldson Road, Erlanger 859-371-5729 lazerkraze.com •Special Needs Night Players ages 4 and older with special needs can play laser tag or jump on the trampolines for free with their family member’s paid admission. Please see web site for jump rules; jump socks not included and are $2 per pair. Held the first Thursday of each month from 4 - 9 p.m.

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•Kids’ Workshop: Gnome Homes RSVP by May 5. Kids ages 6 and older can become architects for wee folk and make a miniature dwelling with natural materials. 10 a.m. May 7; $10 per child.

•Cincinnatians of the Year Gala: Happily Ever After Celebrate Cincinnatians of the Year, Kim and Dave Dougherty, and help raise funds to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. 6 p.m. May 7; $250.

•Kids’ Workshop: Fairy Furnishings RSVP by May 19. Learn the concepts used in making fairy gardens and create several pieces to bring home to place in your own garden. 10 a.m. May 21!

JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS

•Matan Koch, Inclusion Speaker What does Judiasm say about inclusion? Join Matan Koch, a graduate of Yale University and Harvard Law School who served under President Obama on the National Council on Disability. Hear him share ideas and strategies to promote the universal inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of society. 10 a.m. May 6; $5.

GOVERNOR BEBB METROPARK 1979 Bebb Park Lane, Okeana 513-867-5835 • yourmetroparks.net

A valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for rates) is required to enter the park

•Big Week of Birding It’s one of your last chances to enjoy the Big Week, hit the trails in search of some unique birds. 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. May 6.

HUESTON WOODS STATE PARK

6301 Park Office Road, College Corner 513-8675835 • yourmetroparks.net •Big Week of Birding Meet with Dr. Dave Russell at the Bird Banding Station. 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. May 3.

HUFFMAN PARK

John Gray Road, Fairfield 513-867-5348 • fairfield-city.org •FREE Let’s Go Hiking! Listen to a speaker then take a guided hike to look at the lives of bees and to learn all about they challenges that both wild and domestic species face. 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. May 21. •FREE Stargazing The Cincinnati Astronomical Society is back for another season — look through their telescopes and get an up-close view of the moon, planets and stars that fill the night sky. 8 - 10 p.m. May 27.

IMAGINATION YOGA

Held at 10990 Thornview Drive, Sharonville 513-491-3573 • imaginationyoga.com •Imagination Yoga With a Twist Ages 5 - 9 explore yoga with their minds, hearts and bodies. Each class will include a yoga adventure, calming exercises, yoga movement activities, and a project related to a yoga theme. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. May 18; $16 per class.

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2785 Dixie Hwy., Crestview Hills 859-912-7860 • josephbeth.com •Fairytales at the Ballpark Elemetary schools and home schoolers are invited for books and a ballgame as the Florence Freedom presents baseball, a bookfair, story time, and costumed characters. 9 a.m. May 4; RSVP to the Florence Freedom at 859594-4487. •Wand Workshop Harry Potter fans ages 8 - 12 are invited to create a new wand, get sorted into their houses, conjure a Patronus and make a Three Broomsticks sweet treat. Limited to 20 participants. 2 p.m. May 21; $5.

LABOITEAUX WOODS NATURE PRESERVE

5400 Lanius Lane 513-542-2909 • cincinnatiparks.com •Painting Badge for Brownies Brownies can earn their Painting Badge as they create five pieces of art using a variety of media. 12 - 1:30 p.m. May 14; $6.

LANGSFORD LEARNING ACCELERATION CENTER

9402 Towne Square Ave., Blue Ash 513-531-7400 • langsfordcenter.com/RSVP •FREE What Parents Should Know About Reading and Comprehension Do you have concern for a struggling reader? In our communities, about 20 percent of the population has difficulty learning to read. This presentation simplifies the complex process of reading by explaining the five critical skills that support successful reading. Learn about the developmental path of successful readers, the root causes of reading difficulties, and why some good readers struggle with comprehension. 9:30 11 a.m. May 5 and 12:30 - 2 p.m. May 17.

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•Movie Night at the J Grab your popcorn and dim the lights! At this middle school-only event, kids can enjoy a screening of Ratatouille. 7 - 10 p.m. May 7; $5. •FREE Ages & Stages Parenting Discussions: How to Talk So Our Kids Will Listen/How to Listen So Our Kids Will Talk Join a lively discussion led by Debi Varland of Jewish Family Service and learn some valuable information about current parenting issues. 7 p.m. May 10. •FREE The Jewish Hospital/Mercy Health Speaker Series: Skin Cancer & Aging RSVP by May 12. Over time, wrinkles appear around the eyes, fine lines bloom around the lips, and age spots surface on the hands. Many of these visible signs of aging are caused by the sun and can be avoided, learn more in this session for adults. 5:30 p.m. May 19.

MIAMI WHITEWATER FOREST 9001 Mt. Hope Road 513-521-7275 • greatparks.org

A valid Great Parks of Hamilton County’s motor vehicle permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park

•All About Birds RSVP By May 4. Ages 2 - 4 learn all about our fine, feathered friends with a story and a craft. 11 a.m. May 6; $6 per child. •Junior Clinic RSVP by May 5. Ages 7 - 17 learn basic safety and etiquette in this intro to golf. 2 - 3 p.m. May 7. •Homeschool Science West: Wetland Exploration RSVP by May 17. Ages 5 - 12 and their parents explore the wetlands through a guided hike and interactive learning stations. 1 - 3 p.m. May 19; $6 per child. •Night Bike Ride RSVP by May 18. Experience the park in the evening during this ride around the Shaker Trace Trail. 8:30 p.m. May 21; $6 per person.

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•Birding By Bike RSVP by May 18. Take a guided ride along the Shaker Trace Outer Loop with a naturalist and get some tips on birding. 9 a.m. May 22; $12 per person.

MUSIC TOGETHER

Held at Cincinnati Music Academy 7420 Montgomery Road 513-652-6267 • studiomusictime@gmail.com or musictimenow.com •FREE Family Music Class Kids ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy a free mixed age Music Together class. 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. May 21.

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•FREE The 2016 Macc-a-Baby Games Join Shalom Family as they celebrate Israel’s 68th birthday and watch your child go for the gold in the 2016 Macc-a-Baby Games. Open to families in the Jewish community with children ages 4 and younger. Older siblings and grandparents are welcome. Held at Weller Park, 8832 Weller Road, Montgomery; 3 p.m. May 22.

NEWPORT AQUARIUM

1 Aquarium Way, Newport 859-815-1423 • newportaquarium.com Mother’s Day Brunch Celebrate Mom with brunch, an unforgettable penguin encounter, and an excursion through the Aquarium. 9 a.m., 11 a.m. or 1 p.m.; $20.99 - $35.99.

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

•A Very Fairy Home Makeover RSVP by May 1. The garden fairies are waking up from their long winter nap and need your help to create a special fairy summer home. Program includes a wagon ride and time to play in the Playbarn. 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. May 3 and 11; $6 child, $4 adults. •Pioneer Pastimes RSVP by May 4. Watch the animals get a haircut and become a farm hand through every day pioneer activities, old-time games, and more. For grades PreK - 2. 10 a.m. 2 p.m. May 6, 13, 20 and 27; $6 child, $2.50 adults in advance, $7 child, $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.

RENTSCHLER FOREST METROPARK 5701 Reigart Road, Hamilton 513-867-5835 • yourmetroparks.net

A valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for rates) is required to enter the park

•Big Week of Birding Meet near the soccer fields for a morning hike along the Great Miami River and Canal. 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. May 4.

RIVERSIDE NATURAL AREA

2451 Fairview Ave., Hamilton 513-867-5835 • yourmetroparks.net

A valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for rates) is required to enter the park

•Big Week of Birding Take an evening hike and keep an eye out for birds! 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. May 4.

PLAN AHEAD provided lifejackets. 1 and 3:30 p.m. May 15, 3 p.m. May 21, 2 p.m. May 22; $18 per person. •Family Scramble Tourney RSVP by May 11. This nine-hole tournament is designed for four related family members of any age. Gross and net prizes will be awarded. 9 a.m. May 17; $45 per team.

SALAMANDER RUN

•Teen Volunteer Orientation RSVP by May 11. Ages 14 - 17 can learn leadership skills and gain valuable work experience by volunteering at the parks. 5 p.m. May 18.

A valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for rates) is required to enter the park

•Friday Night Float RSVP by May 17. Enjoy a relaxing kayak outing for ages 8 and older. 8 p.m. May 20; $14 per person.

2440 Millville Shandon Road, Hamilton 513-867-5835 • yourmetroparks.net

•Big Week of Birding Check out one of the best birding locations around during this morning hike. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. May 5.

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 Bugs RSVP by May 18. Ages 3 - 5 will learn all about creepy, crawly bugs through crafts and a story. 11 a.m. May 19 and 21; $6 per child.

SHAWNEE LOOKOUT

2008 Lawrenceburg 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

•Father/Son Tourney RSVP by May 24. Dads and sons of all ages will enjoy a tournament featuring six holes better ball, six holes alternate shot, and six holes scramble. 10 a.m. May 28; $90 father and son adult teams, $70 father and junior son teams.

VOICE OF AMERICA PARK

•Spring Mini Triathlon RSVP by May 18. Challenge yourself to a 1.7-mile walk/run, a 3.4-mile bike ride and a one-mile paddle to a celebration at the finish line. 10 a.m. May 29; $24 per person.

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: All About Birds RSVP by May 9. Ages 5 - 12 and their parents will explore interactive learning stations and take a guided hike to learn about birds. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. May 11; $6 per child.

WOODSDALE REGIONAL PARK 1917 Woodsdale Road, Trenton 513-867-5835 • yourmetroparks.net

A valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for rates) is required to enter the park

•Big Week of Birding Up and at ‘em! Meet for a hike through the forest and along the Great Miami River. 7 - 9 a.m. May 1.

7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester 513-867-5835 • yourmetroparks.net

WYOMING FINE ARTS CENTER

•Big Week of Birding It’s coming to an end, explore the park and share your experiences with other birders. 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. May 7.

•Enchanted Forest Painting Party Ages 6 - 8 are led by an art educator and local artist in this painting project — kids leave with their own masterpiece and enjoy some cupcakes as well! 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. May 14; $35.

A valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for rates) is required to enter the park

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10245 Winton Road 513-521-PARK (7275) • greatparks.org

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A valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park

•Junior Clinic RSVP by May 6. Ages 7 - 17 are invited to a one-hour intro to golf that includes basic safety, etiquette and full swing fundamentals. 1 p.m. May 7. •Outdoor Archery RSVP by May 4. Ages 8 and older will learn the basics of shooting a compound bow before trying out their skills on the target range. 3 p.m. May 7 and 28; $15. Mother’s Day Brunch in the Park Bring Mom out for the perfect brunch, and celebrate all her special-ness with family and friends. 10 a.m., 12 and 2 p.m. May 8; $17.96 adults, $8.50 ages 2 - 12, plus tax. •ACA Kayak Smart Start RSVP by May 11. Take a short intro to flat-water kayaking in a class led by an American Canoe Association certified instructor. Ages 8 and older; participants must fit properly in

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