potatoes. Ages 16 and older. Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, 6-8 p.m. $69. bakerhunt.org
real-life bloodsuckers like ticks, mosquitoes and bug-eating bats. Winton Woods, 6:30-8 p.m. greatparks.org fri 9 DISNEY AND CAMERON MACKIN- TOSH’S MARY POPPINS JR. Everyone’s favorite practically perfect nanny takes flight in this delightful adaptation of the Broadway and West End hit. Enjoy unforgettable characters and beloved songs including “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” “A Spoonful of Sugar”and“Step in Time.” The Emery Theater, 7-8 p.m. $12-75. thechildrenstheatre.com MOM PROM CINCY! VOGUE Get dressed up and enjoy a glamorous night out hosted by Vessel Collective. Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel, 7-11 p.m. $87.20. eventbrite.com OPERATION PUMPKIN ~ This 15th annual fall festival fea- tures food, crafts, live entertain- ment, and giant carved pumpkins. Hamilton, OH, October 9-11, 11 a.m. operation-pumpkin.org sat 10 FALL COV CRAFT ~ Shop a curated lineup of local makers and artists at Covington’s fall makers market! Enjoy local beer, delicious food and plenty of creativity and community along the Sixth Street Promenade. George Steinford Park/Sixth Street Promenade, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. covcraft.com FERDINAND THE BULL Step into the gentle world of Fer- dinand the Bull as the Cincinnati Pops brings the beloved story to life through lively narration, playful orchestral music, interactive moments and musical surprises. Cincinnati Music Hall, 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. sensory-friendly performance. $10-15. cincinnatisymphony.org
tue 6 ANIMAL TALES ~ Nature has many stories to tell, visit the park to hear one! Woodland Mound, 10-11 a.m. greatparks.org
Pumpkin Patch see Oct. 3
wed 7 POP-UP PLAY ~
Add a little creative fun to your day with activities designed to spark kids’ imaginations! Imagination Alley, 4-6 p.m. imaginationalleyotr.com REC READS ~ Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy art-themed storybooks, sensory activities and gallery scav- enger hunts during this interactive museum program. Cincinnati Art Museum, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. cincinnatiartmuseum.org
cut-your-own sunflowers, pump- kins, hayrides, a crop maze, farm animals, food trucks, craft vendors, live music and more. Gorman Heritage Farm, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Up to $15. gormanfarm.org THE GREAT PUMPKIN FEST ~ Lots of family fun including en- tertainment, a costume parade, a not-so-scary haunted trail, games and more. Keehner Park, 2-6 p.m. . westchesteroh.org
contest, treat stations, entertain- ment, and more. Kings Island, see website for hours of operation, $45+. sixflags.com
sun 4 ART ON VINE ~
Shop from more than 80 local artists, crafters and creative entrepreneurs offering handmade jewelry, fine art, apparel, home goods and more. Elm Street Plaza, noon-6 p.m. artonvinecincy.com BENGALS VS. JAGUARS Cheer on the Cincinnati Bengals as they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars! Paycor Stadium, 1 p.m. $110+. bengals.com MOVIE NIGHT ~ Grab the whole family for an out- door movie and freshly popped popcorn under the Cincinnati stars! Imagination Alley, 8:30-10:30 p.m. imaginationalleyotr.com STEM FAMILY SUNDAYS Explore science through hands-on activities, then take flight together in a safe indoor wind tunnel for an afternoon of learning and family fun. iFLY Indoor Skydiving Cincin- nati, 4-6:30 p.m. $52. eventbrite.com mon 5 CULINARY 101: KNIFE SKILLS DINNER CLASS Sharpen cooking skills while preparing a delicious dinner! Learn essential knife techniques while preparing roasted chicken, mari- nated vegetable salad and mashed
thu 8 BLINK ~
Cincinnati’s biennial light festival returns! See new murals created by artists from around the world come alive at night with colorful light projections and animation. Cincinnati and NKY, Oct. 8-11. blinkcincinnati.com BLINK PARTY ~ See the Cincinnati Fire Museum in a whole new light during four nights of BLINK festivities! Enjoy laser light shows, artwork, dance performances, projection mapping, live music, a DJ and more while celebrating Cincinnati’s firefighting history. Cincinnati Fire Museum, 7-11 p.m. cincyfiremuseum.com THURSDAY ART PLAY More BLINK fun—come to the CAC to experiment with glowing artwork inspired by the big light- filled event. Contemporary Arts Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $5; free for members and families with a valid SNAP or EBT card. contemporary- artscenter.org VAMPIRES IN THE GARDEN ~ Step into the spooky side of science to uncover the truth about
JIM HENSON’S FRAGGLE ROCK LIVE
Dance your cares away with the Fraggles as Jim Henson’s beloved characters come to life onstage in a family-friendly musical adventure. Procter & Gamble Hall. cincinnati-theater.com PUMPKIN PATCH ~ Visit the patch and pick the perfect pumpkin, then stick around for pumpkin decorating, face paint- ing, fall-themed crafts and games. Winton Woods, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free; add-ons include $4 pie and $7 large pumpkins. greatparks.org SLEEP WITH THE MANATEES Spend the night at the Zoo learn- ing about North American wildlife before dozing off in Manatee Springs with manatees floating nearby. Ages 5 and older; at least one adult must register per group. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden,
FISHING FOR BEGINNERS Learn the basics of fishing,
7 p.m.-9 a.m. $70. cincinnatizoo.org
including safety, casting, baiting hooks and identifying your catch. A limited number of fishing rods are available on a first-come, first- served basis. All ages; advance reg-
TRICKS AND TREATS Have a boo-last during this spooky, kooky event featuring a costume
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