Things to Do in March

THINGS TO DO // MARCH 2022

TUES 01̶SUN 06 Krohn Spring

Show-Folklore of the Forest Sacred groves and tree Nymphs, Fairy Rings and the Green Man. Follow the Will O’ the Whisp into the magic and mystery of an enchanted forest. Enjoy the words writ by poets long past of the beauty that abounds in the forest all around. Keep your eyes wide open for the characters you will pass along the way. Learn the tales and history of some of the oldest characters in forest folklore. • Location: Krohn Conservatory, Time: 10 am- 8 pm,

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TUES 01 Drive-In Style Storytime: Baby & Toddler Parents and caregivers, bring your little ones to the library for stories, songs, nursery rhymes and fingerplays. For children up to 36 months. This program will be "drive-in" style with participants inside their vehicles in the library parking lot. • Location: West Carrollton Branch Library, Time: 10:30- 11 am, daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE

Storytime: Preschool Enjoy books, songs, activities and more, while building early literacy skills. • Location: Symmes Township Library, Time: 10:30-11 am,

cincinnatilibrary.org FREE

WED 02 In Person Storytime: Movers and Shakers You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance and enjoy music, movement and fun. Don't forget to bring an instrument and, if you would like, a blanket to sit on in the children's area! • Location: Madeira Library, Time: 10:30-11 am,

cincinnatilibrary.org FREE

THURS 03 The Bair Foundation Virtual Information Night Have you ever been curious as to what a foster parent does, or how to become a foster parent? The Bair Foundation is a Christian based Foster Care and Adoption Agency in the Dayton and Cincinnati areas. They are hosting a virtual information night over and would love you to join them! No commitment necessary, they are happy to answer any questions you may have! • Location: Virtual, Time: 7 pm, To RSVP: Contact Brittany Carpenter at the office (937) 424-0210, bair.org

Show and Tell on the Farm - In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb It's the first Thursday in March so the weather is "in like a lion and out like a lamb" here at Show and Tell. Let's explore the weather and what happens in early spring on the farm through hands-on activities, a craft, and visiting with the farm animals, too. • Location: Chrisholm MetroPark, Time: 10-11 am, yourmetroparks.net FREE

CAC Thursday Art Play Join the Contemporary Arts Center and Cincinnati Parks for some outdoor fun and creativity. Early spring themed nature activities, a take home art bag, and in-person project local artist. Online registration for this free event is required. • Location: LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Preserve, Time: 10:30- 11:30 am, cincinnatiparks.com

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FRI 04 Art Hops at Front Street Join them at Front Street for live music, live art demos, food trucks, art exhibitions, workshops, and artist talks! Explore more than fifty studios, galleries, and boutiques. • Location: Front Street, Time: 5-9 pm, frontstreet.art SAT 05 Schoolhouse Rock Live! A pop culture phenomenon returns to the musical stage! Academic subjects will never seem boring again when presented through megahits like “Conjunction Junction,” “Just a Bill,” “Interplanet Janet” or “Three is a Magic Number.” SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK explodes onto the stage with songs you loved updated for a whole new generation. • Location: Victoria Theatre, Time: 1 pm & 4 pm, daytonlive.org

The Great Pancake Pick-up What could be better than a nice stack of pancakes, with fresh syrup made right here in your backyard? How about those same pancakes, syrup and bacon delivered right to your car as you drive through the Great Pancake Pickup! • Location: Greene County Parks and Trails, Time: 8:30- 11 am, reservations.gcparkstrails.com/

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SUN 06 Show and Tell on the Farm – Pigopolis Did you know that pigs used to roam around Chrisholm Historic Farmstead? How about trekking pigs to Cincinnati? Lots of fun activities will be shared during this fun Show and Tell along with a craft and live animal demonstration. • Location: Chrisholm MetroPark, Time: 2-3 pm,

yourmetroparks.net FREE

The Price Is Right Live THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and “Come On Down” to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car! • Location: Schuster Center, Time: 6 pm, daytonlive.org

Sensory-Friendly: Schoolhouse Rock Live! This production is great for all families, especially for children with an autism spectrum disorder, sensory sensitivity, and other special needs. You can expect a reduction of loud or jarring sounds, the absence of flashing or strobe lighting on stage, modification of house lights during the performance, and a judgment-free environment where all patrons are free to vocalize or move around the theatre. • Location: Victoria Theatre, Time: 2 pm, daytonlive.org

MON 07 Cool Season Gardening Fun Gardening is cool, especially when you start early with cool season plants! Get started growing your own snap peas for a tasty snack, make seed tape for easy planning and planting outside, and discover flower "candy" with this kit. Kit includes supplies and activities for two children. Registration required. • Location: Multiple Five River MetroPark Locations, Time: 11 am- 4 pm, metroparks.org

TUES 08̶WED 09 Trolls LIVE!

Tour in Dayton Get ready for another hair-raising adventure when Poppy, Branch and all their Trolls friends come to life on stage in Trolls LIVE! Jam-packed with epic music, glitter, humor and happiness. The journey begins when the Trolls’ Hug Time is unexpectedly put at risk. Knowing the only way to save it is by doing what the Trolls do best, Poppy hosts a toe-tapping, Trolls-tastic show! • Location: Wright State University Nutter Center, Time: 6 pm, nuttercenter.

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WED 09 Chipmunk Adventures for Preschool Children: Hurry Up, Spring! Don’t hibernate — join them in a beautiful winter wilderness filled with a sense of wonder, where plenty of hands-on and cognitive learning experiences await children. Art work, stories, songs, and hikes add excitement to every session! • Location: Aullwood Audubon, Time: 10-11:45 am, aullwood.

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Hootin’ in the Holler Whoooo’s hootin’ tonight? Learn the different species of owls in the area and take a hike to visit the neighbors down in the holler. RAPTOR Inc. will provide you with a behind-thescenes tour of their beautiful home for birds of prey. You will take a challenging night hike and learn to “call” our feathered friends. • Location: Cincinnati Nature Center, Time: 6-8 pm, cincynature.org

Garden Adventures: Spring Colors Spring has sprung! Join them and explore Highfield Discovery Garden and its vibrant colors, meet some of the animal ambassadors, and learn why their colors are important. Recommended for ages 2 to 5. • Location: Highfield Discovery Garden, Time: 10:30- 11:45 am,

greatparks.org

SAT, MARCH 05

THE GREAT PANCAKE PICK-UP AT GREENE COUNTY PARKS AND TRAILS THURS 10 In Person Storytime: Family Enjoy stories, songs, and more while building literacy skills. • Location: Forest Park Branch Library, Time: 10:30-11 am, cincinnatilibrary.org FREE

FRI 11 Little Explorers Each Little Explorers session will introduce toddlers to nature while learning about letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and so much more! This program is meant to help strengthen and build the skills that your preschooler is learning at home and preschool while building a love of the outdoors. • Location: Bellbrook Park District Headquarters, Time: 10:30- 11:30 am,

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Founders Day Join them in celebration of their 8th Annual Founders Day. In honor of their founder, Harry T Wilkscome explore Art in Nature for free. • Location: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum, Time: 9 am- 8 pm, pyramidhill.org FREE

SAT 12 Spring Nature Crafts You will get creative with some of the best items Mother Nature can provide! Brighten things up with spring crafts that incorporate leaves, rocks, sticks, pinecones and more! • Location: Bellbrook Park District Headquarters, Time: 10:30- Noon,

bellbrooksugarcreekparks.org

Open Aircraft Days at the Air Force Museum The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will allow visitors to get an up-close look inside a different aircraft each month during Open Aircraft Days. • Location: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Time: 11 am- 3 pm, nationalmuseum.af.mi Madcap Puppets presents “Jack and the Gentle Giant” Jack is back in this sequel to the famous fairy tale! With a bit of help from his talking beanstalk, old Jack and his sons must tame the most despicable giant of them all. In this surprise-packed audience favorite, you will enter a world of towering tales where each giant is bigger than the last! • Location: E.T. Carson Lodge, Time: 11 am or 1 pm,

cliftonculturalarts.org

Woodland Exploration Get out in the crisp, fresh air for an adventurous nature hike through in the forest, exploring the trees, plants, and wildlife. • Location: Englewood MetroPark, Time: 1 - 2:30pm,

metroparks.org FREE

SUN 13 The Hoopla Family Festival Share the excitement as they tip-off the coming basketball tournament season! Bring the entire family to enjoy activities and special events. It’s a celebration of basketball, Dayton, and the greatest fans in college hoops. • Location: The Oregon District,

daytonhoopla.com/community/festival FREE

Sensory Sundays @ Boonshoft Museum of Discovery The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery’s Sensory Sunday program offers extended hours for local families with a member who has a sensory disorder, such as being on the autism spectrum. During these special hours, the Museum will adjust lighting and sound, have trained volunteers and additional staff, and offer programs that appeal to families who could benefit from a less stimulating atmosphere. • Location: Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Time: 10 am- Noon, boonshoftmuseum.org *SN

MON 14 FunDay Monday Teens, come and hang out in the Bond Hill Meeting Room for an hour. Create, cook, dance, chat. Each week will be something new. No registration required, just walk in and unwind. • Location: Bond Hill Branch Library, Time: 4:30-5:30 pm, cincinnatilibrary.org FREE

Homeschool STEAM Club Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math! Children ages 8 and up will explore different areas of STEAM through hands-on-activities while interacting with other local homeschoolers. Space is limited. • Location: MidPointe Library Liberty Library, Time: 1-2:00pm ,

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TUES 15 Preschool Storytime Join them for stories, songs and other fun learning activities designed to develop the language, literacy and social skills your preschooler needs for school success. You will be outside on the children's patio, weather permitting, and social distancing will be encouraged. • Location: Northwest Branch Library, Time: 10:30- 11 am,

daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE

THURS 17 Show and Tell on the Farm - Luck of a 4-leaf Clover Who eats four leaf clovers on the farm? Come to Show and Tell to find out, build a trap for the farm leprechaun, and grow your own clover plant, too. • Location: Chrisholm MetroPark, Time: 10-11 am, yourmetroparks.net FREE

Barnyard Bonanza: Follow the Rainbow The farm animals have reported seeing leprechauns hiding around Parky’s Farm. Follow the rainbow clues and help find the pot of gold. Recommended ages 2-5. • Location: Winton Woods, Time: 9-10 am, greatparks.org

FRI 18 Glow Night at Sky Zone Dayton Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club.Wear a shirt that glows—anything white or neon! • Location: Sky Zone Dayton, Time: 8-10 pm, skyzone.com/dayton

SAT 19 Mom2Mom Kids Sale Consignment Sale- brand name kids clothing- newborn to teen sizes, maternity, toys, games, furniture, nursery items and more! • Location: Ginghamsburg Church,

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Nifty Nature Games Join the Naturalist for some indoor active games like Quick Frozen Critters, Migration Headaches and One Fish, Two Fish, Go Fish, Know Fish! All these activities teach participants about Ohio wildlife while everyone has a fun time! • Location: Bellbrook Park District Headquarters, Time: 7-8 pm, bellbrooksugarcreekparks.org

Indoor "Snowball" Fight Let's celebrate the end of winter with a safe, indoor snowball fight! You will work together to build cardboard forts and shields and use scrap paper as the snowballs. Safety will be the number one priority. Masks are required during the program. • Location: Trotwood Branch Library, Time: 10-11 am, daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE

Escape the Village Escape the Village is an escape room style challenge! Choose from one of their two escape room adventures “Morgan’s Raiders of the Lost Art” or “Leaving the Station.” • Location: Heritage Village Museum, Time: 12- 4 pm,

heritagevillagecincinnati.org/events/escape-the-

village *ONGOING

Pucks N Pups Night + Weiner Dog Races Enjoy a game with your good boy at the Cyclones Pups N Pucks game! Bring your pup to the frozen pond with a Special Pups N Pucks ticket package. During one of the intermissions, the Cyclones will find out who the fastest dachshund on ice is. • Location: Heritage Bank Center, Time: 7:30pm, cycloneshockey.

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SUN 20 Bugs!! The Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Dayton Ballet II present BUGS!! Featuring music and dance for creeping, crawling and adorable insects of all sorts, this family concert will showcase the student musicians and dancers of the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance. • Location: Schuster Center, Time: 3 pm, daytonlive.org

MON 21 Jump, Wiggle and Shout This program is all about silly wiggles, goofy babbles, and having fun and making friends. Your little one will have a blast movin' and groovin' to music while developing coordination, balance, listening skills, and gross motor skills. The program will take place outdoors; rain cancels. • Location: Bellbrook Park District Headquarters, Time: 11 am-Noon,

bellbrooksugarcreekparks.org

TUES 22 In Person STEM: Let's Build! Let's build amazing structures using a variety of materials! Each month a different kit will be used, including Legos, Keva Planks, Strawbees, and more. Ages 6-12. • Location: Reading Branch Library, Time: 3:30-4:30, cincinnatilibrary.org FREE

Pre-School Craft Club Let's make some art together! Children, 3-5 years, will practice using basic craft tools and they can take home their work after each session. Space is limited. • Location: MidPointe Library West Chester Storytime Room, Time: 11:15 am-11:45am, midpointelibrary.org/

WED 23 Storytime - Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers This program is open to all ages, but it is focused on babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Older children, while welcome, may find the program too simplistic. • Location: Brookville Branch Library, Time: 10-10:45 am,

daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE

Cincinnati Fire Museum Leprechaun Hunt Families can search for hidden leprechauns hidden amongst the Museum’s collection of historical firefighting equipment and tools. Find all ten leprechauns to win a special pot of gold! • Location: Cincinnati Fire Museum, Time: 10am-4pm, cincyfiremuseum.org *ONGOING

MON, MARCH 28

DISNEY PRINCESS — THE CONCERT AT THE ARONOFF CENTER THURS 24 Creative Crafting: Family Drop-In Activity Drop in to Southeast for a fun and easy craft for children of all ages. All supplies will be provided – all you need to bring is your creativity! • Location: Southeast Branch Library, Time: 10 am- Noon, daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE

THURS 24̶SUN 27 Disney On Ice Presents Mickey & Friends Join Mickey and his Disney friends as your favorite stories come to life at Disney On Ice! Sail with Moana on her high-seas adventure to save her island. Travel to Arendelle with Anna and Elsa and learn how love is the most powerful magic of all. Just keep swimming with Dory and Hank as they set out to find her parents. See Cinderella, Rapunzel and the Disney Princesses make their dreams possible through bravery, kindness and perseverance. Celebrate true friendship with the Toy Story gang and get all the feels with Joy, Sadness and the rest of the Emotions from Inside Out. Share the excitement and make new memories at Disney On Ice presents Mickey and Friends! • Location: Heritage Bank Center, disneyonice.com/mickey-and-friends/

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FRI 25 L.O.L. Surprise! LIVE L.O.L. Surprise!™ Live – Calling All B.B’s will feature fan favorites and best sellers Lady Diva, Royal Bee, Neonlicious, and Swag in the first-ever family spectacular with original music, dancers, a DJ, and never-before-seen live holograms. Using groundbreaking hologram technology, the beloved characters will sing, dance and come to life while being able to interact with live audiences. • Location: Taft Theatre, Time: 6 pm, tafttheatre.org

FRI 25̶SUN 27 Jurassic Quest Jurassic Quest is a family friendly event for dinosaur lovers of all ages! The exhibit features over 80 true to life size dinosaurs. Activities include face painting, green screen photo, bounce houses, educational stations and more than ever before! • Location: Duke Energy Center, see website for times, jurassicquest.com/events/

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SAT 26 Hike into Blooming Season Enjoy the springtime scenery of Glenwood Gardens. Check out what's blooming, and look for signs of wildlife. Join them for this guided 2-mile hike led by a nature interpreter. Please make sure to wear appropriate footwear. • Location: Glenwood Gardens, Time: 10 am- Noon, greatparks.org

Sensory Saturday @ Cincinnati Art Museum Join them for a socially distanced version of the Cincinnati Art Museum program for families with children who have developmental disabilities. Sensory Saturday will continue to begin before public hours, so families can enjoy a less crowded environment if they wish to do so. • Location: Cincinnati Art Museum, Time: 9:30-11:30 am,

cincinnatiartmuseum.org *SN

Mystery Quest in the Nature PlayScape The great Mystery Quest is upon us! Explore the PlayScape in new ways by conquering their challenges.Use the secret map to find hidden treasures,mysterious tasks, and a special craft.Complete the Mystery Quest and win a prize. • Location: Cincinnati Nature Center, Time: 10:30 am- 12:30 pm,

cincynature.org

Families Create: Candy is Dandy “Candy-struction,” the workshop for making fantastic structures out of savories and sweets! • Location: Weston Art Gallery, Time: 10:00am, cincinnatiarts.org/events/

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SUN 27 Gran & Me Teatime You and your grandchild are cordially invited to attend high teatime at the park district! High tea is traditionally served midafternoon to curb hunger between lunch and dinner. Come dressed in your finest tea apparel as you re-create a traditional teatime with modern flare. Registration required. • Location: Bellbrook Park District Headquarters, Time: 11 am-Noon,

bellbrooksugarcreekparks.org

Worm Charming at the Nature PlayScape Lure earthworms to the surface by fiddling, twanging, and making other vibrations in the ground. Try your luck at this unusual competitive sport, collect some earthworms, and learn more about how they feel the world and change the soil. • Location: Cincinnati Nature Center, Time: 1-2 pm, cincynature.org

SUN 27̶APRIL 09 Troll Trot

You can meet all three of Aullwood’s friendly trolls and visit a giant bird nest along this delightful 1K/5K trail. It’s up to you to find the trolls along the way and answer the quiz questions for a prize! You can explore the 1K/ 5K trail at Aullwood Audubon OR complete your 1K/ 5K at home. By joining the virtual race, you can earn a troll-fully fantastic t-shirt while raising support for Aullwood Audubon and their amazing trolls. • Location: Aullwood Audubon, aullwood.audubon.org/

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MON 28 Disney Princess ‒ The Concert For generations, Disney’s Princesses have enchanted us with their courage and kindness. Their music has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, for the first time in forever, that beloved music will be celebrated in Disney Princess – The Concert! Be our guest as an all-star quartet of Broadway and animated film icons celebrate all the Disney Princesses in an unforgettable evening of story, animation, and song. • Location: Aronoff Center, Time: 7:00pm, cincinnatiarts.org/

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SAT, MARCH 26

FAMILIES CREATE: CANDY IS DANDY AT THE WESTON ART GALLERY

Pop Up After School Fun Get creative with fun crafts, explore science activities, and play games after school. We'll have something new each week! • Location: Miamisburg Branch Library, Time: 4-5 pm, daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE

TUES 29 Little Sprouts Come learn what a plant needs to grow, and then you will search for baby plants in the park! • Location: Hills & Dales MetroPark, Time: 10- 11 am, metroparks.org FREE

THURS 31 Terrace Time at Main Come visit the Children's Terrace at Main for arts, crafts, STEM activities and creative play. Themes and activities will change week to week and are designed to be completed in 20 minutes. Programs are weather dependent. • Location: Dayton Metro Main Library, Time: 2:30- 3:30 pm, daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE

Show and Tell on the Farm - We are Rocking What kind of rocks do they have at the farm? Do you know where they came from? Through fun experiments, hands-on activities and a craft, you will explore sedimentary, metamorphosis, and igneous rocks. • Location: Chrisholm MetroPark, Time: 10-11 am,

yourmetroparks.net FREE

ONGOING EVENTS

Penguin Days Through March 11. Waddle to the Zoo and enjoy discounted admission during Penguin Days! • Location: Cincinnati Zoo, Time: 10 am- 5 pm, cincinnatizoo.org

The Science Behind Pixar Through April 24. The interactive exhibition showcases the boundless limits of STEM, imagination and curiosity, thrilling you as you come face-to-face with popular characters, including Buzz Lightyear, Dory, Mike and Sulley, Edna Mode and WALL•E. • Location: Cincinnati Museum Center, cincymuseum.org/pixar Cincinnati Fire Museum

Leprechaun Hunt March 1 through March 31. Families can search for hidden leprechauns hidden amongst the Museum’s collection of historical firefighting equipment and tools. Find all ten leprechauns to win a special pot of gold! • Location: Cincinnati Fire Museum, Time: 10am-4pm, cincyfiremuseum.org

Escape the Village Monthly until September 17. Escape the Village is an escape room style challenge! Choose from one of their two escape room adventures “Morgan’s Raiders of the Lost Art” or “Leaving the Station.” • Location: Heritage Village Museum, heritagevillagecincinnati.org/events/

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Family ARTventures Every Saturday. Enjoy a family-friendly, docent-led tour for families to explore our collections. • Location: Cincinnati Art Museum, Time: 2-3:00pm, cincinnatiartmuseum.org

FREE

PLEASE NOTE WE WORK HARD TO ENSURE OUR CALENDAR AND GUIDE INFORMATION IS ACCURATE. OCCASIONALLY, EVENT SPECIFICS CHANGE AFTER WE GO TO PRESS. THEREFORE, WE ENCOURAGE OUR READERS TO CALL LOCATIONS OR VISIT THEM ON THE WEB TO VERIFY INFORMATION.