Things to Do in March

THINGS TO DO

MARCH

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO COVID-19, THESE EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK TO VERIFY EVENTS ARE STILL BEING HELD AS SCHEDULED BEFORE MAKING PLANS TO ATTEND BY CALLING OR VISITING THE BUSINESS OR EVENT WEBSITE.

MON 01 Kids Grab & Go CraftColor Mixing Shamrock Pick up the new themed craft supplies from our ‘Grab and Go’ Center. Supplies are limited. • Time: 12 pm, Location: Preble County Library, preblelibrary.org FREE

TUES 02 Snake Handling and Feeding Join the front desk staff for a 10-20 minute mini-program on our resident non-venemous snakes. • Time: 11-11:15am, Location: Cincinnati Nature Center, cincynature.org

THURS 04 Art Play Hike Join us this month as we explore French Park, take part in hands-on art making and try out some kid-friendly yoga poses. • Time: 10:30-11:30am, Location: French Park, Cincinnati, facebook.com/CincyParks FREE

FRI 05 Kids Night Out Kids, come on out and have a blast! You will enjoy all the activities the Vandalia Recreation Center has to offer, like swimming, climbing the rock wall and additional games and crafts. Registration is recommended but not required. • Time: 6-9:45 pm, Location: Vandalia Recreation Center, facebook.com/VandaliaRec

Penguin Days Enjoy discounted admission and waddle to the Zoo and save money during Penguin Days! Penguin Parades return at 11am on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in 2021! Plus, although it will look a little different than year’s past, daily Penguin Encounters are back every day at 11:00am. • Location: Cincinnati Zoo, cincinnatizoo.org/events/penguin-

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SAT 06 Preschool Parent & Me Cooking Class Share your love for learning and cooking with your little one in these fun, interactive Healthy Hands Cooking (HHC) classes. HHC classes are theme based and start with an age appropriate nutrition activity to set the stage for learning. Ages 2-5, preregistration required. • Time: 10-11 am, Location: Vandalia Senior Center, facebook.

com/VandaliaRec

Junior Girl Scout Program: Playing the Past Jump into life in the early 1800s. Go to school, play some pioneer games and make some toys. Craft supply pickup will be at Parky’s Farm on Thursday before the program 3 – 6 p.m. A zoom meeting invitation will be sent 1 hour before the program.Registration closes 3 days prior to program. • Times: 9-10 a.m. & 11 a.m.-Noon, Location: Virtual, Cost: $8/person, greatparks.org/calendar

Stonelick Star Gazes This is a great opportunity to view planets, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and stars. You’ll see many different types of telescopes in action, ask questions and become involved in the fascinating world of astronomy. Free stargazes are held only if the skies are clear. • Time: After dark, Location: Stonelick State Park,

cincinnatiobservatory.org FREE

SUN 07 Free Family STEAM Night Explore the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math (or STEAM) with your family! Enjoy an exciting evening of hands-on learning activities and games, as you become engineers to tackle difficult real-world problems. • Time: 6-7:30 pm, Location: The STEM Lab, Sharonville,

cincystemlab.com

MON 08 Teen Grab & Go CraftYarn Songbirds Pick up the new themed craft supplies from the Grab and Go Center. Supplies are limited. • Time: 12 pm, Location: Preble County Library, preblelibrary.org

WED 10 Playful Picassos Voilà! These classes will introduce your child to crafting, paint and the colors of the rainbow. During each class, your child will make and take home their own masterpiece. Ages 1-4. • Time: 5-6 pm, Location: Vandalia Recreation Center, facebook.com/VandaliaRec

THURS 11 Homeschool Club @ Home Join us for fun and educational activities. Topics will include science, social studies, creative writing and more. Activities are best suited for kids ages 6-12. Please register in order to receive the information to join this online only meeting. • Time: 1-2:00 pm, Location: Virtual via Dayton Metro Library,

daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE

SAT 13 Mom2Mom Consignment Sale Brand-name kids clothing in newborn to teen sizes, maternity, toys, games, furniture, nursery items and more! • Time: 9 am-3 pm, Location: Ginghamsburg Church, Tipp City, facebook.com/kidsavenuegum

Maya: The Exhibition Through April 4. 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. • Location: Cincinnati Museum Center, cincymuseum.org *ONGOING

SUN 14 Build a Mason Bee House Create a home for native Mason bees in this family-friendly virtual workshop. • Time: 1:30-3pm, Location: Online via Cincinnati Nature Center,

cincynature.org

TUES 16 Tot Tuesdays Museum activities and crafts just for your little ones, offered both in person and virtually. Free for members. This month’s theme: Leprechauns • Time: 10:30-11:30 am, Location: Behringer-Crawford Museum, Covington,

bcmuseum.org

WED 17 The Fairfield Farmers Market The market continues indoors on the first and third Wednesday of each month. • Time: 4-6:30 pm, Location: Fairfield Community Arts Center,

fairfield-city.org

Storytime Outside Enjoy books, songs, activities and more, while building early literacy skills. Recommended for ages birth-6. • Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM, Location: Cincinnati & Hamilton Co. Library Westwood Branch, cincinnatilibrary.org FREE

SAT 20 Winter Farmers Market Every 3rd Saturday of the month from November - April, find local, delicious, consumable products for our neighbors. We are open rain, shine, snow or sleet. • Time: 10-11 am, Location: Kingwood Park, Mason, facebook.com/Deerfield-

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Daisy Scouts: Outdoor Art Maker Get outdoors and observe the beauty of nature around us. Like an artist, we’ll look at size, shape, and color, then make nature art to take home. Dress for the weather. Registration closes 2 days prior to program. • Times: 9-10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Location: Glenwood Gardens/Cotswold Visitor Center, Cost: $8/person, greatparks.org/calendar SUN 21 Wildflower Stroll Join naturalist Noel for a Sunday stroll and learn what wildflowers are blooming. • Time: 11-11:45 am, Location: Rowe Woods, cincynature.org

TUES 23 Outdoor Storytime: Preschool Enjoy books, songs, activities and more, while building early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3-6. Registration is required. • Time: 11-11:30 am, Location: Symmes Township Branch,

cincinnatilibrary.org FREE

WED 24 Take and Make Crafts Stop by the Hyde Park Branch anytime during open hours to take home and enjoy a Take and Make kit. • Time: All Day, Location: Cincinnati & Hamilton Co. Library,

cincinnatilibrary.org FREE

FRI 26 Glow Night Friday Nights Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. Remember to wear a light colored shirt that glows under black light such as white or neon colors. Ages 8+. • Time: 8-10 pm, Location: SkyZone Trampoline Park, Dayton, skyzone.com/dayton

SUN 21 I WILDFLOWER STROLL AT THE CINCINNATI NATURE CENTER'S ROWE WOODS

SAT 27 Hello Spring Craft Show There is fun to be had at this all inclusive venue! The craft show will consist of tons of unique vendors. After the craft show, enjoy a walk through of some of EnterTRAINments festivities. • Time: 10 am-3 pm, Location: EnterTRAINment Junction,

entertrainmentjunction.com

The Great Ohio Toy Show More than 300 tables of toys of all kinds! Kids 12 and under are free. • Time: 9 am-4 pm, Location: Greene County Fairgrounds & Expo Center, facebook.com/

events/371385077445196

Liberty Township Easter Egg Hunt Enjoy a morning of egg hunts by age group, kids craft area presented by the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, delicious goodies available for purchase from Joe's Mojo and of course the Easter Bunny! • Time: 10 am-Noon, Location: Liberty Park, Cincinnati, gettothebc.

com

WED 31 Family Storytime @ Home Join us online for quality family time with books, songs and fun activities for children of all ages and caregivers to enjoy together. Registration required. • Time: 4-4:15 pm, Location: Virtual via Dayton Metro Library, daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE

ONGOING EVENTS

Preschool Story Hour at Gorman Farms Through March. Have fun on the farm and in the garden with your preschooler while practicing early reading skills! Gorman Heritage Farm's preschool story hours offer fun and engaging farm experiences paired with the best in children's literature designed for emergent readers ages 2-5 years. • Location: Gorman Farm, Cincinnati,

gormanfarm.org

Sweet Maple Days Through early March. Explore the sweeter side of winter! Go on a guided hike, tour a maple sugaring house and more. Great for families and adventurers of all ages. • Location: Rowe Woods, Cincinnati, cincynature.org

Penguin Days Through March 12. Enjoy discounted admission and waddle to the Zoo and save money during Penguin Days! Penguin Parades return at 11am on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in 2021! Plus, although it will look a little different than year’s past, daily Penguin Encounters are back every day at 11:00am. • Location: Cincinnati Zoo, cincinnatizoo.

org/events/penguin-days

Maya: The Exhibition Through April 4. 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. • Location: Cincinnati Museum Center, cincymuseum.org

Rapunzel’s Hairy Fairy Tale Through March 21. The classic fairy tale of Rapunzel comes to life in an exciting world-premiere musical adaptation adventure featuring everyone’s favorite long-locked lady in a tower. But don’t forget the array of other characters braided in this hairy fairy tale, comically played by only two actors! • Time: See website, Location: The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, thechildrenstheatre.com SPACE: A Journey to Our Future

January 28 Through May 2. This highly interactive exhibition ignites the desire for space exploration and discovery, sparking imaginations, and inspiring new generations of explorers to dream of the possibilities that lie ahead. Highlights include touching actual rocks from the lunar surface and the red planet, exploring a Mars Base Camp while walking through a full-size habitat and work pod, taking a spin on a centrifuge, and looking far into the future of our exploration of the universe. • Location: National Air Force Museum, nationalmuseum.af.mil Winter Birds Art Display Select Days Through March 26. Delight in the uniquely made winter birds displayed throughout the garden. Local students from Mercer Elementary created these wonderful reflections of nature. Find inspiration and joy through the artistic eyes of these youngsters. • Time: Wednesdays - Saturdays 10:30am - 4:30pm and Sundays noon-4:30pm, Location: Glenwood Gardens/ Highfield Discovery Garden, greatparks.org/calendar

Madness in March March 1-31. Experience some “mad” savings at EnterTrainment Junction; visit the Amaze-N-Funhouse for half off, then have lunch at the cafe- hot dogs are only 50 cents all month long! • Location: EnterTRAINment Junction,

entertrainmentjunction.com

Festival of the Arts Through March 19. Save the date! Festival of the Arts is back for its 7th annual year! The Blue Ash Recreation Center will be transformed into an art gallery, showcasing young artists from surrounding schools (K-12). This event is FREE to attend. Registration required online. • Location: Blue Ash Recreation Center, facebook.com/

events/1389866798033889 FREE

Backyard Wildnerness Explore the unexpected wonders of nature that are right under our noses. Peer inside wildlife dens, crawl along the forest floor and swim along the pond bottom as you meet the creatures who call them home in breathtaking and intimate detail. Spanning a full year of seasons, Backyard Wilderness reveals the wild that surrounds even our suburban homes and that Wi-Fi is not the only connection that matters. All of this right in our own backyards. You just need to step outside. • Location: Cincinnati Museum Center,'s Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater,

cincymuseum.org/omnimax/backyard-wilderness

Dora and Diego—Let's Explore! Through July 25. Come on! ¡Vámanos! Nickelodeon’s Dora and Diego—Let’s Explore! takes you on an active adventure in the enchanting world of Dora the Explorer, her animal-rescuing cousin Diego, and their friends. • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, childrensmuseum.org

Barbie: You Can Be Anything Through 2021. From career dolls to real-world role models, Barbie has been inspiring girls since 1959 — and she isn't done yet! The exhibit showcases the iconic Barbie doll and encourages the kind of imaginative play that teaches us that no matter what, we can all make the world a better place by doing work that excites us, challenges us and brings us fulfillment. • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, childrensmuseum.org