MARCH 2023

to your car as you drive through our Great Pancake Pickup! That's right, all you have to do is drive through and give us your order, and we will hand them right to you through your window. Take them home for the family to enjoy or eat them at one of the picnic tables outside of our office. • Location: Greene County Parks Headquarters, Time: 8:30-11a, gcparkstrails.com FREE

Captain’s Lunch Cruise Break up your day and sail away! Climb aboard for a 2-hour cruise featuring entertainment and a delicious buffet. • Location: BB Riverboat, Time: 11a, bbriverboats.com

Cincinnati Hippos Night with the Cyclones Hungry Hungry Cincinnati Hippos! Secure your seat as the Cyclones partner with the Cincinnati Zoo to become the Cincinnati Hippos for one night only. • Location: Heritage Bank Center, Time: 7:30p, cycloneshockey.com

SUN 05 Great Blue Heron and Beaver Land Hike What do these feathered and furred creatures have in common? Join us on this hike and explore their world. We will visit their neighborhood in the watershed of the Mill Creek. Bring binoculars if you like. • Location: Glenwood Gardens, Time: 2-3p, g reatparks.org FREE

KidSPACE Open Studio What happens when Science, Play, Art, Creativity, and Exploration combine? Drop into KidSPACE for some creative making activities. • Location: Cincinnati Museum Center, Time: 2p, cincymuseum.org

MON 06 Dungeons and Dragons

Embark on fun-filled adventures and exploration as you play Dungeons & Dragons® with Game Masters affiliated with The Cincinnati Ethics Center at the University of Cincinnati, ages 10-14. • Location: Westwood, Time: 5:30-7:30p, chpl.org FREE

Super Sprouts: Canine Collage Join KidSPACE for a fun, preschool friendly art project! • Location: Cincinnati Museum Center, Time: 10:30a, cincymuseum.org

TUES 07 CAC Art Play Hike March

Join the Contemporary Arts Center and Cincinnati Parks for some outdoor fun and creativity. Early spring themed nature activities, a take home art project, and in-person project with a local artist. Online registration for this free event is required. • Location: Fairview Park, Time: 10:30a-11:30a, cincinnati-oh.gov FREE

WED 08 Kinderbridge: Shapes

Get ready for Kindergarten with a circle time that includes a story and songs, then explore concepts through hands-on activity stations, ages 4 – 6 and their caregiver(s). • Location: Green Township, Time: 1:30-2:30p, chpl.org FREE

Kids Adventure Challenge: Migration Exploration Join us as we dig into the movement of animals for survival and seasonal needs. From large to small critters are on the move. Gather with other kids to explore, learn, and build community; perfect for homeschoolers. Dress for the weather. Children must be accompanied by an adult. • Location: Glenwood Gardens, Time: 11a-12:30p, greatparks.org

THURS 09–SUN 12 Disney on Ice featuring Frozen and Encanto This adventure on ice transports fans into two of the most popular Disney films as audiences can sing-along to their favorite songs while embracing world-class ice skating, aerial acrobatics and more with Elsa and Mirabel! • Location: Heritage Bank Center, Times: 11a, 3p, 7p, heritagebankcenter.com

THURS 09 Tike Hike Hangout with Five Rivers MetroParks on a weather dependent hike for our littlest friends age 3-5. • Location: Germantown MetroPark, Time: 10a-11a, metroparks.org FREE

FRI 10 Play Together! Bring your littles to the library for some playtime while grownups enjoy chatting with other adults, ages 5 & under. • Location: Symmes Township Branch Library, Time: 10a-11:30a, chpl.org FREE

FRI 10–SAT 11 Discovery: The Adventures Of Harold And The Purple Crayon One evening, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight. So begins Harold and the Purple Crayon, the first of seven delightful picture books by Crockett Johnson, following the zany adventures of an inventive young boy. As it turned out, there wasn’t any moon that night nor was there a path to walk on, so Harold simply drew them. • Location: Victoria Theatre, Time: 9:30a, 11:30a, 1p, 4p, daytonlive.org

FRI 10–SUN 12 Marvel’s Black Panther in Concert Now you can relive the excitement of T’Challa becoming king and battling Killmonger all while the Cincinnati Pops performs Ludwig Göransson’s Oscar-winning score live to picture. • Location: Music Hall, Time: 2p, 7:30p, cincinnatiarts.org

SAT 11 Make and Take Birdhouse

Learn the basics of how to provide nesting spaces for birds in this fun, hands-on class. Explore the fundamentals of bird habitat spaces in your yard then construct your own birdhouse to take home. Pre-registration required. • Location: Cincinnati Nature Center, Time: 2-3:30p, cincynature.org

SUN 12 Wildflower Stroll Join Naturalist Noel for a Sunday stroll and learn what wildflowers are blooming. The stroll may take you back in time as you visit different parts of the Krippendorf Estate. Pre-registration required. • Location: Cincinnati Nature Center, Time: 11-11:45a, cincynature.org

MON 13 Super Sprouts: Pi Week

Circle round for fun, preschool friendly art with our favorite number π! • Location: Cincinnati Museum Center, Time: 10:30a, cincymuseum.org

TUES 14 After School Art Learn about artist Charley Harper and create a masterpiece in his style. For ages 8-12, or younger with a grown-up. • Location: Reading Branch Library, Time: 4-5p, chpl.org FREE

WED 15 Homeschool Science: Energy in Motion I like to move it, move it! Come learn about how energy and movement relates to life as we know it! Test your new found knowledge about movement with kites and bikes around the harbor. Home-schooled students ages 5-12 and the parents or guardians are invited to join us on this springtime expedition. • Location: Miami Whitewater Forest, Time: 10a-12p, greatparks.org

THURS 16 Homeschool Special: Bike Safety Learn how to bike safely in this program presented by Greenhills Fire Department officials. An officer with the police department will also offer other safety tips for kids. For ages 3 and up. Registration is recommended. • Location: Greenhills Library Branch, Time: 11a-12p, chpl.org FREE

FRI 17 Nikola Tesla Story Travel back in time to the late 1800s and enter the dazzling mind of Nikola Tesla, a brilliant young engineer. Learn the true story of this often ignored inventor, whose work as a “mad scientist” eventually led to the Tesla coil, X-ray, RADAR, wireless energy, and artificial lighting. Free with reservations required. • Location: Oxford Community Arts Center, Time: 7p, thechildrenstheatre.com FREE

Pamper Yourself Pajama Party

Put on the PJ’s, grab the slippers and join us for an evening of pampering with the GCPT staff. Tweens, ages 10-13, will spend the evening creating their own custom beauty products fitting for a pre-teen/teen make-over. Pajama parties aren’t complete without some music, laughter, food and drinks so pizza and pop will be provided. • Location: Greene County Parks & Trails Headquarters, Time: 6-10p, gcparkstrails.com

FRI 17–SAT 18 Barnyard Bonanza: Follow the Rainbow A mischievous leprechaun is up to some silly shenanigans at the farm! Join us for a St. Patrick's Day adventure as we ask the animals for hints and follow them to find out what's hiding at the end of the rainbow. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. • Location: Parky’s Farm, Time: 10:30-11:30a, greatparks.org

THURS, MAR 09–SUN, MAR 12

DISNEY ON ICE FEATURING FROZEN & ENCANTO AT HERITAGE BANK CENTER

SAT 18–SUN 19 Unicorn World Step into a magical land of rainbows and unicorns! Little princes and princesses will love the walk through the enchanted forest of mythical creatures! • Location: Duke Energy Center, Time: 9a-5:30p Saturday, 10a-5:30p Sunday, theunicornworld.com

SAT 18 Bobblehead Toothbrush

Giveaway Twister may be missing a tooth but no reason that you should be! The first 3,000 fans will receive a Twister Toothbrush holder. • Location: Heritage Bank Center, Time: 7:30p, cycloneshockey.com

Family Science Night Science is everywhere! Spend time outdoors during this program exploring light deprivation activities on a short night hike with Naturalists. Indoors, participants rotate through stations performing experiments on their own and assisting as audience members for some group demonstrations. Basic chemistry and physics will be addressed and much of the supplies used are found in your own kitchen! All family members are welcome, but the activities are appropriate for ages 5-12. • Location: Caldwell Nature Center, Time: 7-9p, cincinnati-oh.gov FREE

SUN 19 Wildflower Stroll Join

Naturalist Noel for a Sunday stroll and learn what wildflowers are blooming. The stroll may take you back in time as you visit different parts of the Krippendorf Estate. Pre-registration required. • Location: Cincinnati Nature Center, Time: 11-11:45a, cincynature.org

Justin Vaive Youth Jersey Giveaway

Look good, play good. The first 1,500 kids ages 2-12 will receive a sublimated jersey of Cyclones Captain Justin Vaive. • Location: Heritage Bank Center, Time: 3p, cycloneshockey.com

MON 20 Super Sprouts: Spin

Painting Spin on by for fun preschool friendly art project with motion! • Location: Cincinnati Museum Center, Time: 10:30a, cincymuseum.org

TUES 21 Welcome Spring Family

Walk Spring is finally here! Learn fascinating facts about how plants and animals change from winter to spring and enjoy a leisurely hike to discover signs of Spring throughout Wegerzyn Gardens. Each child attending will receive a springtime book to take home and continue learning. Weather Dependent. • Location: Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, Time: 1:30-2:15p, metroparks.org

WED 22 Period Dinner Join us for a Period Dinner and sample some 19th century cuisine. Tavern Fare: Dining Out in the 1800s. • Location: Heritage Village Museum, Time: 6-8p, heritagevillagecincinnati.org

SUN, MAR 26

HOPPY SPRING: FAMILY ART AT PINOT'S PALETTE WEST CHESTER

Dragons and Mythical

Beasts Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new show for all the family. Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll; the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you’d think); an adorable Unicorn; and majestic Griffin. • Location: Victoria Theatre, Time: 7:30p, daytonlive.org

THURS 23 Dragons and Mythical

Beasts Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new show for all the family. Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy, an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin. • Location: Aronoff Procter & Gamble Hall, Time: 7p, cincinnatiarts.org

Artists Reaching Classrooms Artists Reaching Classrooms immerses high school art students in Cincinnati‘s visual arts community and exposes them to careers in the arts through studio visits and other field trips. We invite you to celebrate this special exhibition opening and the students’ future careers in the arts with their very own curated gallery show. • Location: Taft Museum of Art, Time: 5-7p, taftmuseum.org FREE

FRI 24 Miami Valley Meals at the Market Miami Valley Meals will be selling their spice blends, give samples of their catering food and promote their organization. MVM is a non-profit that recovers and transforms donated food into meals which are then distributed through a network of nonprofit partner organizations. MVM currently provides around 4500 plus meals per week to those in need across the city of Dayton. • Location: 2nd Street Market, Time: 11a-3p, metroparks.org

SAT 25 Spring Madness Start your spring off right by visiting the Spring Madness Craft Show located in the Expo Center and main street area. • Location: EnterTRAINment Junction, Time: 10a-4p, entertrainmentjunction.com FREE

Monte Carlo Night Try your luck at poker, roulette, craps, blackjack, bingo, a wine and spirits pull, and more for Monte Carlo Night! Enjoy delectable appetizers, desserts, and drinks. • Location: Sharon Centre, Time: 7p-10p, heritagevillagecincinnati.org

Peacock Promenade Drop in to learn all about peacocks for National Peacock Day! We'll explore what makes these fantastic fowl unique with games and a craft. • Location: Winton Woods Time: 10a-2p, greatparks.org FREE

Mt. Airy Arboretum Family

Scavenger Hunt A fun family scavenger hunt lets us explore the Mt. Airy Arboretum, Cincinnati’s own living tree museum! We will look for signs of spring, different trees, evidence of animals, crazy artwork, and more. A fun event for families with young children. • Location: Mt. Airy Arboretum,Time: 1-2:30p, cincinnati-oh.gov

Lollipops Concert Set young hearts and minds aglow! For many audience members, a lifelong love and appreciation of music began with Lollipops Family Concerts at Music Hall. Introduce someone you love to the world of orchestral music with a fun, interactive concert experience—perfect for children, ages or ability of 2-9. • Location: Music Hall, Time: 10:30a, cincinnatiarts.org

SUN 26 Hoppy Spring: Family Art

A sweet, fluffy bunny with pastel tie-dye colors behind will get you ready to celebrate Easter & springtime! Sunday is family day, ages 4+ welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult; you know your child best, their abilities, and their attention span. • Location: Pinot’s Palette West Chester, Time: 2-4p, pinotspalette.com/westchester

MON 27 Super Sprouts: Make-AMural Make your mark with our fun, preschool friendly art project! • Location: Cincinnati Museum Center, Time: 10:30a, cincymuseum.org

TUES 28 Play and Learn Children ages 0-3 and caregivers can enjoy unstructured playtime with a variety of fun, developmentally appropriate toys that encourage literacy and learning. This program provides a great opportunity for socializing your child as well as making connections with other parents. • Location: Dayton Metro Library Main Library, Time: 10-11a, daytonmetrolibrary.org

WED 29 Movers and Shakers You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance and enjoy music, movement and fun, recommended for ages 1-4. • Location: Sharonville Library Branch, Time: 10:30a, chpl.org FREE

THURS 30 Opening Day Parade

Bring out family and friends and help Findlay Market welcome back baseball. • Location: Findlay Market, Time: 10a-4p, findlaymarket.org FREE

Cincinnati Reds Home Opener

Watch the Reds take on the Pirates during the 2023 home opener. • Location: Great American Ballpark Time: 4:10p, mlb.com/reds

FRI 31 Family Playdate Join us for a playdate at the library! Come play, sing, and dance with your little one. Caregivers enjoy a cup of coffee on us. Recommended for ages 1-5. • Location: Mt. Healthy Branch Library, Time: 10:30-11:30a, chpl.org FREE

THURS, MAR 30

CINCINNATI REDS HOME OPENER AT GREAT AMERICAN BALLPARK

Joseph Beth Storytime March 1-31

Every Monday- Saturday, enjoy storytime in person! • Location: Joseph Beth, Time: 10:30a, josephbeth.com FREE

Open Play + Art at Nakama Studio

March 1-28 Join in at the Studio for Open Play + Art Time. There are a large variety of toys and games for all ages that can be enjoyed. There will also be stations set up for Legos, Sensory Play, Building, Dress Up, Dolls and a Tinker box of art supplies for the kids to create with. We also have a variety of art kits available for purchase. • Location: Nakama Studio, Time: 9:30a-1p Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, nakamastudio.org

Bricktionary March 18-April 18

Bricktionary: The ultimate LEGO® A-Z is bursting at the seams with over 150 custom-built LEGO® models inspired by nothing more than simple letters and boundless imagination. From leaping Orcas that tower overhead to Saturn V Rockets that stretch from floor to ceiling, the exhibition stretches the limits of what’s possible with LEGO®.

• Location: Cincinnati Museum Center, cincymuseum.org

Little Women: The Broadway

Musical March 1-26 This timeless classic set during the Civil War is filled with adventure, heartbreak, and a deep sense of hope. Perfect for the whole family, the classic story and stunning music embody the complete theatrical experience, filled with laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit. • Location: Lacomedia Dinner Theatre, Time: Varies, lacomedia.com

March Madness March 14-April 3 Stop by the Children's Department anytime to vote on your favorite book characters to see who can advance on to the final championship. • Location: Erlanger Branch, kentonlibrary.org FREE

Salamander Migration Through March 31 In the very early spring when the weather begins to warm up and the evenings become rainy, spotted salamanders begin their journey. Sign up for this unique opportunity to watch these migrating spotted salamanders as they move to their breeding vernal pools, and learn more about this species and other local amphibian creatures. Pre-registration required; space is limited. • Location: Indian Creek MetroPark yourmetroparks.net

Recreations Outlet Charitable Play

50% of all profits from Charitable Play hours go directly to that month’s featured non-profit in order to help them maintain their mission statement. • Location: Recreations Outlet, Charitable Play Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 9a- 11a recreationsoutlet.com

Penguin Parades Through March 10

Penguin Parades are Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holiday Mondays (Jan 16 & Feb 20) with special discounted zoo admission. It must be colder than 50 degrees for the penguins to participate in the Penguin Parades. • Location: Cincinnati Zoo Time: 11a and 2:30p cincinnatizoo.org

Ongoing

Bunnies & Blooms Through March 12

Put a bit more spring into your step and hop on into the Spring Show Bunnies & Blooms! Not only will there be live bunnies hopping among the tulips and the daffodils in the showroom, but the show also features a collection of classic books featuring bunnies, as well as formal, vegetable garden themed plantings. • Location: Krohn Conservatory, Time: 12 10a-8p, cincinnati-oh.gov

Month of Madness March 1-31 During March, EnterTRAINment Junction goes mad with savings! 50¢ Hot Dogs! Crazy great deals in Junction Hobbies & Toys! • Location: EnterTRAINment Junction, entertrainmentjunction. com

Anastasia March 21-26 From the Tony Award®-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. Ages 7 and up. • Location: Schuster Center, Time: Varies, daytonlive.org

Secrets of the Sea An underwater world surrounds you as you meet some of the ocean’s strangest and most spectacular creatures. Secrets of the Sea takes you face-to-face with an astonishing array of marine critters, from the adorable pygmy seahorses and opalescent squid to manta rays, tiger sharks, barnacle blennies, a coconut octopus and so much more. Filmed in more than 15 spectacular locations around the world – from the Philippines, Mexico and Tahiti to Indonesia, the Galapagos, Hawaii, California and more.Dive in and experience the extraordinary underwater world of Secrets of the Sea. • Location: Cincinnati Museum Center Omnimax Theater, Time: 10a-5p cincymuseum. org/secrets-of-the-sea

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.

MAR 18 THROUGH APR 18

BRICKTIONARY EXHIBIT AT THE CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER