THINGS TO DO //
AUGUST 2021
SUN 01 Everything Thomas Join
MON 02-SAT 07 Greene County
EnterTRAINment Junction, entertrainmentjunction.com
County Fairgrounds, Time: 8 am- 10 pm, greenecountyfairgrounds.com/the-fair
EnterTRAINment Junction for their celebration of Thomas the Train with Thomas-themed train layouts, videos, scavenger hunt, coloring and crafts. Enjoy the kid’s train ride PLUS see all our Thomas & Friends merchandise all 15%-50% off! • Location: *ONGOING
Grand Carnivale This larger-than-life festival celebrates the traditions of Spain, Italy, France, India, Germany and a bit of New Orleans topped off with an extravagant parade and parties with international music and merrymaking. The event also includes authentic food and drink from the countries represented, games, crafts and more for adults and kids of all ages. • Location: Kings Island,
Fair Head to beautiful Xenia, Ohio for the Greene County Fair. Rides, Kiddie/Calf Scramble, Tug-a-Truck, Harness Racing, Demo Derby, Truck/ Tractor Pull, Karaoke, Corn Hole, Live Entertainment and much more! • Location: Greene
TUES 03 Preschool Storytime in
the Nature PlayScape Enjoy a unique, outdoor storytime in the Nature PlayScape. Their story expert will lead finger plays, songs, and read nature-themed books. Each week is a new nature topic. • Location: Cincinnati Nature Center, Time:
Circus in the Park After a year of virtual performances due to the COVID pandemic, My Nose Turns Red is eager to showcase the advanced circus students "in-person." The project will showcase the amazing students' circus skills across the Greater Cincinnati area! • Location: Mt. Echo Park Pavilion, Time: 6:00pm, mynoseturnsred.org FREE
THURS 05 Outdoor Movers and
Shakers with Mr. Eric Enjoy books, songs, and activities, while building literacy skills. Storytime will be on the front lawn of the Clifton Branch Library. Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Masks and physical distancing are required. Weather permitting. • Location: Clifton Branch Library
10-10:30 am, cincynature.org
Time: 10:30- 11 am, cincinnatilibrary.org
Family Campfires at the J Baseball Fields Bring the whole family to the J for an evening out of the house. Enjoy a night around the campfire singing songs, making s’mores, and playing games! • Location: Mayerson JCC, Time: 7- 8:30 pm,
THURS 05-SUN 08 Joseph and
visitkingsisland.com/events/grand-carnivale
Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare's tragedy about a Scottish general's bloody path to becoming king. • Location: Washington Park, Time: 7 pm, cincyshakes.com/event/park FREE
Free Entry Days at Great Parks: Free First Great Parks is celebrating special days with free entry for all! Get outside and enjoy your favorite Great Parks all year long! With more than 17,700 acres of natural habitat, 78 miles of trails, dog parks, disc golf courses, boating, playgrounds and more, there is something for everyone at a Great Park. • Location: Great Parks of Hamilton County, Time: 8 am,
mayersonjcc.org/programs/youth-family-events/
WED 04 Family Flow Yoga Head to
Glenwood Gardens with your little ones to explore awareness of body and mind through movement. It is family mixed level class, taught by a certified instructor so beginners are welcome, especially those who have never tried yoga. Weather dependent. Please bring your own mats. • Location: Glenwood Gardens, Time: 10:30- 11:30 am, greatparks.org
greatparks.org FREE
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*ONGOING /a recurring event
the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat A reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph told entirely through song. Performers are all between the ages of 13 and 20. All seating will follow the Ohio State guidelines for indoor theater performances. • Location: Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, Time: see website for showtimes, cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com/cypt/News. aspx
Glier’s Goettafest Glier’s Goettafest will be expanding this year to cover two cities, Newport and Covington, and will take place over two weekends, a total of 8 days. Join us at Newport’s Festival park and the new Covington Plaza located on Covington’s Riverfront at the base of the Roebling Bridge. Queen City Riverboats will be transporting Goetta Lovers
*SN / special needs friendly
/ a SW Ohio Parent favorite!
