March Events

March

sun 01 PJ LIBRARY’S FIFTH ANNUAL HAMENTASCHEN BAKE Come and make hamentaschens with PJ Library! While the cookies are baking, kids will hear the story of Purim. Come and celebrate Purim with your family and eat yummy hamentaschens! $5/baker. • Time: 1 and 3 pm, Location: Out of Thyme Kitchen, mayersonjcc.org

mon 02 ART AFTERNOONS: NC WYETH-INSPIRED MOVIE SCENES Join Erin Holland from the Taft Museum of Art in creating NC Wyeth-inspired movie scenes. Enjoy art of all kinds and get a little messy and lot creative with a hands-on art afternoon. No registration required. • Time: 4 pm, Location: Main Library, cincinnatilibrary.evanced.info/ signup/Calendar FREE

READY FOR K THROUGH PLAY Play, laugh and get ready for kindergarten! Sing silly songs, play fun games, read a great story and explore a craft, all while working to develop kindergarten readiness skills. This week, kids will practice early math skills like counting and making patterns. • Time: 10 am, Location: Newport Branch Library, *Ongoing FREE

mon 02–fri 06 HOMESCHOOL DAYS AT NEWPORT AQUARIUM Enhance your science curriculum and expand your child's knowledge of marine life and conservation while creating lasting memories together. Visit the Newport Aquarium for Homeschool Days when admission is only $13.99/person and no minimum is required. • Time: Check website, Location: Newport Aquarium, newportaquarium.com

tues 03 CUPCAKE DECORATING FOR KIDS Join Rebecca from Cincinnati Cake & Candy Supply and learn how to

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decorate cupcakes. All supplies included. For ages 6-12. Registration required. • Time: 4 pm, Location: Reading Branch Library, cincinnatilibrary.evanced.info/ signup/Calendar FREE

NATURE STORIES Nature has many stories to tell. Families are invited to join the nature interpreter for a nature-themed story. • Time: 11 am, Location: Sharon Woods/ Sharon Centre, greatparks.org/ calendar FREE

wed 04 KROHN NATURE STORYTIME Enjoy a children’s nature book followed by a short, guided craft in the showroom. • Time: 11 am-12 pm, Location: Krohn Conservatory, cincinnatiparks.com/calendar/

LITTLE TYKES Have fun with your youngster exploring clouds, rain, sunshine and all things weather related. We will jump into the world of meteorology, Little Tyke-style. For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. • Time: 11 am, Location: Winton Woods/Winton Centre, greatparks.org/calendar FREE

wed 04–sun 08 IN LIKE A LION Join Great Parks at Highfield Discovery Garden to unpack the expression “in like a lion, out like a lamb.” Program included in Highfield admission: $2.75/person. • Time: Check website, Location: Glenwood Gardens/Highfield Discovery Garden, greatparks.org/calendar

thurs 05 BAT BOXES How much do you know about bats? Did you know they play an important role in helping our ecosystem? A little brown bat eats up to 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour! Learn about all things bats at the library. • Time: 4 pm, Location: Cold Spring Branch Library, cc-pl.org/events/bat-boxes FREE

TAFT JR.: SHAPE UP Everything shapes will be the focus of this Taft Jr. Practice naming the shapes and then finding them in a work of art. Preschoolers will have fun with their favorite adults during this interactive experience. Each program features a story time, a close-up with a work of art and art-making. • Time: 11:15 am-12:15 pm, Location: Taft Museum, taftmuseum. org

fri 06 FITTON FAMILY FRIDAYS: PRINCESS & THE PEA What does it take to be a princess? Don’t miss this fun and funky retelling of a Hans Christian Andersen classic, and find out what happens when you put “princessness” to the test! Presented by Lexington Children’s Theatre. $5 members, $7 non-members. • Time: 7:30 pm, Location: Fitton Center for Creative Arts, fittoncenter.org

MUTTS GONE NUTS Expect the unexpected in this top-notch presentation that includes incredible high-flying Frisbee dogs, tight-wire dogs, dancing dogs, magic dogs and Sammie the Talking Dog! Their nine amazing canine partners are all adopted from animal shelters and rescues. Mutts Gone Nuts is sure to unleash havoc and hilarity as the Houghtons attempt to match wits with their mischievous mutts in a family-friendly performance that is leaving audiences howling for more! • Time: 7:30 pm, Location: Miami University/Hall Auditorium, miamioh.edu/cca/performing-artsseries/events/mutts-gone-nuts/ index.html

REPTILE SCALES AND BEDTIME TALES OVERNIGHT ADVENTURE Experience a reptile-themed overnight adventure at Newport Aquarium. Bring your pajamas and spend the evening learning about reptiles before spending the night in the Aquarium. Every overnight adventure includes exclusive aquarium access, animal-themed games and activities. • Time: 7:30 pm on March 6 until 9 am on March 7, Location: Newport Aquarium, newportaquarium.com

sat 07 BABY SHARK LIVE! Take an adventure into the sea with Baby Shark, Ollie, as he joins up with his friend Pinkfong to sing and dance to new and classic songs! In this one-of-a-kind live experience, young fans will be dancing in the aisles as Baby Shark and his friends go on fun adventures to learn about shapes, colors, numbers and so much more! • Time: 2 pm, Location: Aronoff Center, cincinnatiarts.org

MAPLE IN MT. AIRY This event is perfect for scouts, groups and families of all ages. A pancake breakfast including sausage, maple syrup and beverages is provided in the lodge before the program begins. After breakfast, head outside to interact with sugar makers from the past and present. Participants will visit four stations to learn how the trees make sap, how to turn the sap into syrup and meet costumed staff demonstrating Native American and Pioneer maple sugaring methods. $8/person, children 3 and under are free. Reserve your seat before March 6 at explorenature. regfox.com/maplemtairy. • Time: 9 am, Location: Mt. Airy Forest/Oak Ridge Lodge, cincinnatiparks.com

sat 07–sun 08 2020 SCALE MODEL EXPO Features live steam locomotives, models and more. Show is free and open to the public. • Time: Check website, Location: Entertrainment Junction Expo Center, entertrainmentjunction.com FREE

sun 08 PLAY CAFÉ Drop by for a giant play date filled with sensory stations and curated toys all designed to inspire exploratory learning. Play Café is designed specifically for children ages 6 and under; however older siblings are welcome. • Time: 10 am-12 pm, Location: Contemporary Arts Center, contemporaryartscenter.org FREE

SECOND SUNDAY FAMILY SHOWTIME: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Sung in English and Italian, this updated version includes familiar music, high energy hijinks and colorful sets and costumes. A Q&A with the performers is offered after the show. Tickets are free for kids and $5 for adults. • Time: 2 pm, Location: 2728 Short Vine Street, Cincinnati, cliftonculturalarts.org

mon 09 TODDLER STORYTIME Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music and fun. Recommended for ages 18 months to 36 months. No registration required. • Time: 10:30 am, Location: Oakley Branch Library, cincinnatilibrary.evanced.info/ signup/Calendar *Ongoing FREE

tues 10 BEAKS AND TALONS Learn about birds of prey, the supreme hunters of the sky, in this program presented by Raptors, Inc. No registration required. All ages welcome. • Time: 6 pm, Location: Hyde Park Branch Library, cincinnatilibrary.evanced.info/ signup/Calendar FREE

wed 11 HOMESCHOOL: CINCINNATI SKIES PLANETARIUM SHOW Experience the oldest planetarium west of the Allegheny Mountains. Discover stars, constellations, galaxies and more. Learn the stories behind Orion, the Big and Little Dippers and many other constellations in the night sky. The program includes information pertaining to how stars form and function, star types, nebulas, novae and more. Program is $5/person and is geared toward kids 5 and up. Register online by March 9 at explorenature.regfox.com/ homeschoolprograms • Time(s): 10-11 am & 1-2 pm, Location: Trailside Nature Center, cincinnatiparks.com

wed 11–sun 15 LIGHT & SHADOWS The sun is rising earlier and staying up longer. Celebrate the lengthening days with creative activities and games for little ones. Program included in Highfield admission: $2.75/person. • Time: Check website, Location: Glenwood Gardens/Highfield Discovery Garden, greatparks.org/calendar

thurs 12 FAMILY STORYTIME Enjoy books, songs, activities and more, while building early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3-6. No registration required. • Time: 1 pm, Location: Blue Ash Branch Library, cincinnatilibrary.evanced.info/ signup/Calendar *Ongoing FREE

THURSDAY ART PLAY: COLOR COLLABORATIONS Join us in the CAC Art Lab for an exploratory program focusing on colorful and collaborative art. Stick around for some kid-friendly yoga in the UnMuseum afterwards. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 6 years old and a caregiver. • Time: 10:30 am, Location: Contemporary Arts Center, contemporaryartscenter.org FREE

MAD SCIENCE MANIA Let’s get weird! We will put on our scientific goggles and start experimenting with some crazy results. Experience different science stations as we test the laws of physics and push the bounds of nature. • Time: 7 pm, Location: Summit Center/Great Parks Nature Center at The Summit, greatparks.org/calendar FREE

fri 13 NATURE PALS: RAINBOWS Bring your 2-4 year old on a quest to find the end of the rainbow! Children will be meeting new friends while participating in colorful activities and little outdoor adventures, along with a story time and a rainbow-tastic craft for a small fee. • Time: 10:30 am-12 pm, Location: Miami Whitewater Forest/ Visitor Center, greatparks.org/ calendar FREE

fri 13–sun 15 JURASSIC QUEST Jurassic Quest brings you a Dinosaur Adventure for the whole family. The main dinosaur exhibit features ultra-realistic, life-size animatronic dinosaurs — over 80 life-size dinosaurs in all. Visitors can interact with these huge creatures, learn about them and even ride a few. There are huge T-Rex and Triceratops fossil digs where young paleontologists can uncover long hidden dinosaur bones, the “Dino Bounce” area with several towering dinosaur-themed inflatable mazes, face painting, Dino crafts and more. • Time: Check website, Location: Duke Energy Convention Center, jurassicquest.com

sat 14 FAMILY OWL FUN Join us for a nighttime session of owl watching that is fun for all ages. It will be a hoot! • Time: 6:30-8 pm, Location: Cincinnati Nature Center, calendar.cincynature.org

MUSIC WITH MADCAP: THE STORY OF THE GINGERBREAD MAN The piano, violin, viola and cello join Madcap Puppets to tell the story of The Gingerbread Man through the music of Brahms! Don’t miss the music, storytelling, and warm and fuzzy fun! All PB&J concerts last approximately 40 minutes. Tickets are $6 each. • Time: 10 and 11:30 am, Location: Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church, lintonmusic.org

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PANCAKES IN THE WOODS

sun 15 3RD SUNDAY FUNDAY: WILD WEST Put on your cowboy hat and boots for this Funday. Visit the N.C. Wyeth: New Perspectives exhibition to see art about cowboys and make your own cowboy craft to take home. Join Wild Carrot for a music performance featuring songs from the West that will include sing-alongs and a lesson on yodeling at 2 or 3 pm. • Time: 1-4 pm, Location: Taft Museum of Art, taftmuseum.org FREE

PANCAKES IN THE WOODS Celebrate the maple season! Enjoy pancakes and sausage grilled by local celebrity chefs. Help tap a maple tree for sap in the winter woods. See, smell and taste how we boil sap into syrup over a hot fire. See how people have made maple syrup and sugar, from Native Americans and pioneers through modern times. Tour the “sugarbush,” and enjoy activities in the Marian and Charles Lindberg Nature Center. Suggested donation: $7/person. • Time: 9 am-1 pm, Location: California Woods Nature Center, cincinnatiparks.com

TEA PARTY WITH YOUR PJ LIBRARY GRANDPARENTS Bring your grandkids for a tea party! Get dressed in your finest tea party clothes and be ready to sip tea, enjoy yummy tea party food and meet other PJ Library grandparents. You do not need to be currently enrolled in the PJ Library Grandparent program to attend. $18/grandparent; kids are free • Time: 3-4:30 pm, Location: The Bonbonerie, mayersonjcc.org

wed 18 SENSORY OPEN PLAY Expand the mind, gross and fine motor skills and engage the senses in this learn through play program geared for young learners and those with autism or other sensory challenges. • Time: 10 am, Location: Kenton County Public Library - William E. Durr Branch, kentonlibrary. evanced.info/signup/Calendar *SN FREE

wed 18 & thurs 19 BARNYARD BONANZA: BARNYARD FRIENDS PUPPET SHOW Meet some barnyard friends through a puppet show and discover a unique trait that makes each of them special. Afterward, greet real barnyard critters. Program includes a wagon ride and time in Parky’s Playbarn. Program is $14/child, register by March 16. • Time: 9:30 am, Location: Winton Woods/Parky’s Farm, greatparks.org/ calendar

wed 18–fri 20 SHEN YUN This epic production immerses you in stories reaching back to the most distant past. You’ll explore realms even beyond our visible world. Featuring one of the world’s oldest art forms — classical Chinese dance — along with stunning effects and all-original orchestral works, Shen Yun opens a portal to a civilization of enchanting beauty and enlightening wisdom. • Time: Check website, Location: Aronoff Center, cincinnatiarts.org

mon 16 ART AFTERNOONS Enjoy art of all kinds with us! Get a little messy and a lot creative with our hands-on art afternoons. • Time: 4 pm, Location: Main Library, cincinnatilibrary.evanced.info/ signup/Calendar FREE

tues 17 MOVERS AND SHAKERS WITH MR. ERIC You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance and enjoy books, music, movement and fun. Recommended for ages 1-4. • Time: 10 am, Location: Clifton Branch Library, cincinnatilibrary.evanced.info/ signup/Calendar FREE

thurs 19 THE PLANETS AND THEIR ORBITS The solar system is constantly changing and we can keep you up to date. Utilizing the latest images from NASA, we will share the canyons on Mars, the giant hurricane on Jupiter, and the rings of Saturn while demonstrating their pathways around the sun. Join the Cincinnati Observatory for this fascinating lesson on the planets! Ages 5-12. Registration recommended. • Time: 3:30 pm, Location: Oakley Branch Library, cincinnatilibrary.evanced.info/ signup/Calendar FREE

THURSDAY ART PLAY: HELLO, SPRING! Spring is finally here! Join us in the CAC Art Lab for an exploratory program that celebrates the joys and beauty of spring. Stick around for some kid-friendly yoga in the UnMuseum following each Art Play session. This program is designed especially for children ages 2 to 6 years old, and their parent or caregiver. • Time: 10:30 am, Location: Contemporary Arts Center, contemporaryartscenter.org FREE

thurs 19–sun 22 DISNEY ON ICE ROAD TRIP ADVENTURES Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and his pals for a high-octane ride in Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures. Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey, Minnie, Goofy — and you — embark on a wild ride to your favorite Disney destinations. Travel with Moana to the sun-soaked Motunui. Set off on a safari to the Pride Lands with Simba. Discover a whole new world as you’re swept up in Aladdin’s princely parade. Play at a largerthan-life carnival with Woody and Forky. It’s a fun-filled getaway jam-packed with unexpected hijinks and up-close character interactions, right in your hometown! • Time: Check website, Location: Heritage Bank Center, heritagebankcenter.com

fri 20 SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY NIGHT Green Township Library invites our friends with special needs and their families to explore the collection, enjoy activities and resources in a low-stress environment. All ages welcome! • Time: 6:30-8 pm, Location: Green Township Branch Library, cincinnatilibrary.evanced. info/signup/Calendar *SN FREE

sat 21 COSMIC KIDS: ALIENS Explore the cosmos during this multi-disciplinary class geared toward kids in grades K-7. These classes meet one Saturday each month and are open to members and non-members. On March 21, kids will explore the universe and talk about where scientists may be looking for life in space. Classes are $3 for members and $10 for nonmembers. • Time: grades K-3 meet 9-10 am/grades 4-7 meet 11 am-12 pm, Location: Cincinnati Observatory, cincinnatiobservatory.org

MUSIC WITH MADCAP: THE STORY OF THE GINGERBREAD MAN The piano, violin, viola and cello join Madcap Puppets to tell the story of The Gingerbread Man through the music of Brahms! Don’t miss the music, storytelling, and warm and fuzzy fun! All PB&J concerts last approximately 40 minutes. Tickets are $6 each. • Time: 10 and 11:30 am, Location: Sycamore Presbyterian Church in Symmes Township, lintonmusic.org

SPRING FLING Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of adventure and strategy. Grab your friends, grab your family and meet us at the River Mount Pavilion for instructions on your quest. You and your team will explore through the forest to find and complete the challenges. • Time: 10 am-12 pm, Location: Embshoff Woods/River Mount Pavilion, greatparks.org FREE

sat 21 & sun 22 MADCAP PUPPETS: TWICE UPON A TIME Aiden Legend is making funny faces into a mirror when it falls and

breaks, accidentally propelling Aiden’s mirror image into the real world. Is there room in our world for two Aiden Legends? Can Aiden get the Accidental Twin back into the mirror!? Tickets are $10 for general public and free for children under 1. • Time: 1-2 pm each day, Location: Cincinnati Art Museum, cincinnatiartmuseum.org

OUT OF THIS WORLD! Enjoy the park after dark and celebrate all things space! Walk along the path of the solar system, launch water-powered rockets, explore the constellations in our pop-up planetarium and more! Some activities available for a small fee, payable at the door. Sensory-friendly activities offered from 5:30–6:30 pm both days. • Time: 7-9 pm, Location: Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre, greatparks.org/calendar *SN FREE

mon 23 MAKERSPACE AT THE LIBRARY Learn a new skill using the Library's Makerspace, then take home a finished product! • Time: 6-7:30 pm, Location: Loveland Branch Library, cincinnatilibrary.evanced.info/ signup/Calendar FREE

tues 24 SENSORY FRIENDLY REHEARSAL: PETER AND THE WOLF Get to know the instruments of the orchestra through Prokofiev’s imaginative score. This wild and wonderful morning of orchestral classics will have your kids humming on the ride home. In this special sensory-friendly rehearsal, lights are a little brighter, accessible seating and amenities are available, kids are encouraged to move around and there are designated quiet areas in the hall for audience members. • Time: 7:30 pm, Location: Music Hall, cincinnatisymphony.org *SN

wed 25 WEE WEDNESDAY Your preschooler will learn about their local community through sensory play this Wee Wednesday. You and your toddler will wander through the galleries to find interactive art stops, as well as an art making activity. This open house program is recommended for preschoolers 5 and under accompanied by an adult. • Time: 10 am-12 pm, Location: Cincinnati Art Museum, cincinnatiartmuseum.org FREE

thurs 26 CINCINNATI REDS OPENING DAY 2020 Cheer on the Cincinnati Reds as they take on the St. Louis Cardinals in the earliest opening day ever! All fans in attendance will receive a 2020 magnetic schedule. • Time: 4:10 pm, Location: Great American Ball Park, mlb.com/reds/tickets/ promotions

OPENING DAY AT WASHINGTON PARK The greatest day in Cincinnati returns with another free fun-filled Opening Day Celebration in Washington Park! Festivities begin at 10 am with fun games and live music. The Opening Day Parade will pass by Washington Park as it makes its way through the city. Get there early for prime seating, the sidewalk fills up quickly! Stick around after the procession for even more music, family-friendly activities, cold beverages and delicious food. • Time: 10 am-4 pm, Location: Washington Park, washingtonpark.org/events/ opening-day-2 FREE

fri 27 DISNEY TRIVIA Calling all Disney fans! Test your knowledge of all things Disney from Aladdin to Zootopia, and win prizes! • Time: 6:30-8:30 pm, Location: Green Township Branch Library, cincinnatilibrary.evanced. info/signup/Calendar FREE

sat 28

CINCINNATI REDS KIDS OPENING DAY Be there to celebrate a special Kids Opening Day, featuring a pregame red-carpet parade with Reds players and mascots, and more fun activities for kids. All kids 14 and under will receive a free Reds cap. • Time: 2:10 pm, Location: Great American Ball Park, mlb.com/reds/ tickets/promotions

PETER AND THE WOLF This is the story of Peter and the Wolf and a menagerie of animal friends. This Cincinnati Pops Lollipops concert features a Family Fun Zone starting at 9:30 a.m. to try orchestra instruments, make a craft and more! • Time: 10:30 am, Location: Music Hall, cincinnatisymphony.org of each month. Educators will be available to welcome guests, lead tours, conduct educational programs with several avian ambassadors, share biological artifacts and answer questions. Families can participate in special activity stations, shop for merchandise and enjoy special treats! • Time: 1-4 pm, Location: RAPTOR, Inc., raptorinc.org FREE

THE UNDERWATER EGG HUNT Children will be divided into a variety of age groups; parents must join non-swimmers as they hunt for colored plastic eggs in the pool. Eggs can be exchanged for prizes poolside! Open to the public; you do not have to be a YMCA member to attend. • Time: Noon - 2 pm Location: Visit website for locations, MyY.org FREE

tues 31 PLUGGED IN Dial up the volume with the CSO as we explore the role of technology and innovation in the orchestra. Tickets are just $4 with discounts and funding assistance available. • Time: 10:30 am, Location: Music Hall, cincinnatisymphony.org

SENSORY SATURDAY AT THE CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM Enjoy the Cincinnati Art Museum in a sensory-friendly way. • Time: 9:30-11:30 am, Location: Cincinnati Art Museum, cincinnatiartmuseum.org *SN FREE

sat 28 & sun 29 MONSTER JAM TRIPLE THREAT SERIES The most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today returns to Cincinnati for another high-octane weekend featuring the ultimate mix of high-flying action and four-wheel excitement with the Monster Jam Triple Threat Series®, featuring six different racing, freestyle and skill competitions on three different Monster Jam vehicles. • Time: Check website, Location: Heritage Bank Center, heritagebankcenter.com

sun 29 RAPTOR INC. OPEN HOUSE RAPTOR Inc. will open its doors to the public on the last Sunday

STORYTIME AT KING ARTHUR’S COURT Every Tuesday, join Mr. Rob for exciting stories of adventure, tales of spacemen and babysitters from another world, flights of fantasy or just a simple tale of keeping a pigeon from driving the bus. • Time: 11 am, Location: King Arthur’s Court, kingarthurstoys.com *Ongoing FREE

ONGOING EVENTS

THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF CINCINNATI PRESENTS ANNIE JR. Through March 8 The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. • Time: Check website, Location: Taft Theatre, thechildrenstheatre.com

CINCINNATI REDS KIDS OPENING DAY

KROHN CONSERVATORY WINTER SHOW: “BLOOM AND GROW” Through March 8 Escape winter at Krohn Conservatory’s seasonal show, “Bloom and Grow.” Krohn’s showroom will come alive with color in a total-sensory experience. Admission is $7/adults, $5/youth 5-17 and free for kids 4 and under. • Time: Open 10 am-5 pm TuesdaySunday (closed Mondays), Location: Krohn Conservatory, cincinnatiparks.com/krohn/

WOMEN BREAKING BOUNDARIES Through April 12 A special exhibition that explores the role of women in art and art history at the Cincinnati Art Museum through artworks from the museum’s permanent collection created by female artists from the seventeenth century to today. The exhibition will encourage visitors to think critically about gender, inclusion and diversity and how that translates to the museum’s gallery walls. • Time: Open during museum hours, Location: Cincinnati Art Museum, cincinnatiartmuseum.org FREE

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Through March 28 One of the most beloved stories of all time returns to the CSC stage in a fresh new adaptation. Sweepingly romantic, with a good dose of the tongue-in-cheek, Pride and Prejudice follows the affaires de cœur of the witty and willful Elizabeth Bennet, as she finds that the path to true love can lead to the most unexpected of places. • Time: Check website, Location: Otto M. Budig Theater, cincyshakes.com

MADNESS IN MARCH March 2-31 It’s a month of savings! Visit Entertrainment Junction’s A-Maze-N Funhouse for the crazy low price of only $4.97 — that’s 50% off! • Time: Open daily, Location: Entertrainment Junction, entertrainmentjunction.com

MAYA: THE EXHIBITION March 14-Sept. 7 For the first time in the United States, the mysteries of the Maya come to life. Through over 300 artifacts discover how the Maya live on today — in their inventions that continue to shape our daily lives and in the millions who carry on the Maya tradition in language and lineage. • Time: Open daily, Location: Cincinnati Museum Center, cincymuseum.org

BUTTERFLIES OF BALI March 21-June 21 It’s the Silver Anniversary Butterfly Show at Krohn Conservatory! Delight in the bold colors, bright blooms and beautiful butterflies of Bali at Krohn’s annual butterfly show. Tickets are $10/adults, $7/ youth 5-17 and free for kids 4 and under. • Time: Open 10 am-5 pm daily, Location: Krohn Conservatory, cincinnatiparks.com/krohn

SNOW WHITE March 28-April 5 Who’s the “fairest of them all?” It’s the treasured fairy tale of a jealous Queen, her beautiful stepdaughter, and a kiss from a handsome Prince. Snow White is an hour-long, narrated, fun, fully-staged ballet, featuring Cincinnati Ballet Second Company (CB2) dancers. It’s the perfect introduction to dance, even for the youngest members of your family. • Time: Check website, Location: Aronoff Center, cballet.org/snow-white

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MEATBALL DAY PACK YOUR LUNCH DAY

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WORLD PLUMBING DAY

13 12 GIRL SCOUT DAY WORLD SLEEP DAY

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BUZZARDS DAY NO SELFIES DAY

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AWKWARD MOMENTS DAY

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WORLD WATER DAY

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PUPPY DAY

CHOCOLATE COVERED RAISINS DAY MANATEE APPRECIATION DAY

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WORLD PIANO DAY TAKE A WALK IN THE PARK DAY

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PURPLE DAY

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