THINGS TO DO //
SUN 01 Disney’s Frozen, the
Broadway Musical FROZEN is an unforgettable, magical adventure, which Newsday calls “a serious megahit with amazing special effects, eye-popping costumes, and incredible performances.” It’s a theatrical experience like no other, so let yourself go. • Location: Aronoff Center, cincinnatiarts.org Show and Tell on the Farm Magnificent Moms Bring your magnificent moms, sisters, aunts, grandmas and friends to Show and Tell to explore motherhood on the farm through hands-on activities, craft and live animal demonstrations. • Location: Chrisholm MetroPark, Time: 2-3 pm, yourmetroparks.net FREE
THURS 05 Discovery: Full STEAM Ahead with Mister C Are you ready for some hair-raising science, toe-tapping music and mind-blowing media? Join Mister C for another fun day of learning in the lab! • Location: Victoria Theatre, Time: 9:30 or 11:30 am, daytonlive.org
Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music and fun. Recommended for ages 18 months – 36 months. • Location: Oakley Branch Library, Time: 10-10:30 am, cincinnatilibrary.org FREE
TUES 03 Storytime: Preschool
Enjoy books, songs, activities and more, while building early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3 – 6. •
Location: Symmes Township Branch Library, Time: 10:3011 am, cincinnatilibrary.org FREE
WED 04, 11, 18 AND 25 Turtle
Creek Valley Flyer Experience a historic 1 hour and 15 minute round trip train ride on the Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad. You will travel through the countryside of Warren County in Southwestern Ohio. The Turtle Creek Valley Flyer is a delightfully unique educational experience that fits the schedules of schools, daycare’s, senior centers, scouts, and many more. • Location: Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, Time: see website for times, lebanonrr.com/tcvf
*ONGOING /a recurring event
Art on the Playground Enjoy creative, hands-on art activities this spring at Art on the Playground, an award-winning, interactive art festival for kids of all ages. • Location: The Habitat Environmental Center, Time: 11 am- 3pm, playkettering.org FREE
Show and Tell on the Farm - ABC's of Farm Life Letters I & J Through hands-on activities we'll learn about items starting with the letters "I & J" on the farm. Try your hand at making ink and writing with a feather quill. Does a Jersey Cow make jam? Mooove on down to show and tell and find out through fun activities, craft and live animal demonstrations. • Location: Chrisholm MetroPark, Time:
Family Adventures in the Park Connect with your family and your community throughout Eden Park as Cincinnati’s most iconic arts and cultural organizations offer free outdoor art performances and activities inspired by the book, “No Cell Phone Day,” written by jazz trombonist, producer, educator and NEA Jazz Master, Delfeayo Marsalis – who will close out the celebration with a read aloud and concert at Seasongood Pavilion. • Location: Eden Park,
FRI 06 Passport to MetroParks Join them for an exciting family friendly evening full of music, food and fun activities! Go on an adventure through the park to learn about events and programs available through Five Rivers MetroParks and even experience some of them that night. • Location:
CAM Kids Day: En Español Celebrate Hispanic cultures on this fun-filled day for the whole family. Join them in the morning from for story time with the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library, an art making activity with Happen Inc., and hands-on learning centers and more. • Location: Cincinnati Art
10-11 am, yourmetroparks.net FREE
MON 02 Toddler Storytime
FREE / free for families!
MAY 2022
RiverScape MetroPark, Time: 6-9 pm, metroparks.org
Times: 11am - 5pm, lta30th.com/ FREE
Museum, Time: 10 am- Noon, cincinnatiartmuseum.org
FREE
Story Time in the Garden Join them for their weekly story time that promises to engage your youngster(s) in the joys of nature and imaginative adventure! • Location: Highfield Discovery Garden, Time: 10- 10:30 am, greatparks.org
SAT 07 Whimsical Wildflower
Trail Springtime is the perfect time to explore the enchantment of the forest. With a naturalist, families will take a hike and hunt for gnomes and fairy houses along a woodland trail. • Location: Avon Woods Nature Center,
Time: 10- 11:30 am, cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks *SN / special needs friendly
Barnyard Bonanza: Pretty Pony Take this very personalized opportunity with your child to brush and decorate a real pony! Learn how to care for ponies. Wear old clothes and be prepared to get messy. • Location: Winton Woods, Time: 9:30- 10:15, greatparks.org
SAT 07 – SUN 08 Appalachian
Festival One of the springtime’s most popular family festivals held along the scenic Ohio River at historic Coney Island. The Appalachian Festival is a Mother's Day Weekend tradition that brings Appalachian culture to life. This three-day festival features traditional Appalachian music, handmade crafts,
/ a SW Ohio Parent favorite!
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