ID70: CONSTELLATIONS Fascinated by the night sky? The stars have occupied the minds of humans as far back as history exists. Join Met- roParks educators to learn how to identify seven fan favorite autumn constella- tions. Chrisholm MetroPark, 7-8 p.m. Free; registration required—designed for 13+. yourmetroparks.net JACK-O-LANTERN GLOW PRESENTED BY MEDPACE Embark on an immersive walkthrough experience with more than 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins and fall displays along a half-mile trail.The largest of its kind in theTri- state area, this jack o’lantern lit trail, coupled with special effects, is a unique way to experience the grandeur of fall with the family! Cincin- nati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 6:30-9:30 p.m., runs October 3-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-30. $10-25, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden member discount available. jack-o-lanternglow.com Celebrate Sandyland Acres 20th anniversary with a walk through their haunted maze and a trip on the haunted hayride. Sandylandacres Farm, 8 p.m.-midnight; Fridays and Saturdays in October. $15-30. sandylandacres.com Little sprouts can help in the garden, read stories, make crafts, meet animal friends and more. Glenwood Gardens, Highfield Discovery Garden, 10:30 a.m. $7. greatparks.org Grab those clubs and get ready to hit the links for a fantastic cause! T1D War- riors is thrilled to announce their first annual golf outing fundraiser.The Golf Courses of Kenton County, 7:30 a.m.- SANDYLANDACRES HAUNTED HAYRIDE SUPER SPROUTS GARDEN CLUB TEE OFF FORTYPE 1 GOLF OUTING
2 p.m. $600 per foursome. t1dw.org/golfouting
WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN See WWE superstars, includ- ing John Cena (well, you can’t *see* him, right?) as they battle it out in the ring. Heritage Bank Center, 7:30 p.m. $79+. heritagebankcenter.com
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16+. Washington Park, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. contemporaryartscenter.org FRI 3 CINCINNATI SYMPHONY: CHRISTIAN MACELARU A new era begins with Music Director Christian Macelaru’s debut. Cincinnati Music Hall, October 3rd and 4th: 7:30 p.m. $15+. cincinnatisymphony.org CRAFTINGTHE COSMOS Grab some friends and a pair of celestial pj’s—it is time to get cozy during this fun eve- ning.There will be embroi- dering, adult coloring sheets, friendship bracelet making, a s’mores station, mocktails, hot chocolate, and viewing through the telescopes (if clear). Best for adults and teens ages 16+. Cincinnati Observatory, 7-9 p.m. $30-40. c incinnatiobservatory.org DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS Grown-ups can sink their teeth into a hilarious new take on the world’s most famous vampire. PG-13. The Otto M. BudigTheater, 7:30 p.m., production runs through November 1st. $22-78. cincyshakes.com HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE: FOOD FINDERS Discover how animals in the park find, collect and store their food. Sharon Woods, 10 a.m.-noon. $9 per student, guardians must stay with children for program dura- tion. greatparks.org
DAYTON FALL FEST Spend an evening in the community painting pump- kins, listening to live music, checking out vendors and more.There will be a kid’s fun and games zone, food and drink trucks will be onsite, too. Monument Park of Dayton, KY, 5-10 p.m. Free. daytonky.com DOG MAN:THE MUSICAL Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man:The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarm- ing production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. Aronoff Center for the Arts, October 4th: 2 and 6:30 p.m., October
A HEALING GARDEN This fall show draws inspiration from the Padua Botanical Garden in Italy. Families can learn how plants play an important role in human well-being and use a map to identify medically significant plants. Krohn Conservatory, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. through October 12. Free-$12. cincinnatiparks.com CELEBRATING SELF: ONE CITY ONE BOOK 1C1B is back this fall with Lisa See’s LadyTan’s Circle of Women . Delve into themes withTheresa Mhanna of Red Dragon Oriental Medicine who will be sharing infor- mation on ancient Chinese healing arts. Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $35. fittoncenter.org MYTHIC Making its US premier, this show flips the Greek myth of Persephone on its ear with a hit album’s worth of pop songs. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 7:30 p.m., production runs through October 19. $35-85. cincyplay.com
5th: 2 p.m. $35+. cincinnatiarts.org
THE GREAT PUMPKIN FEST
Free family fun includes a puppet show, petting zoo, costume contest, not-so- scary haunted trail, games and more. Keehner Park, 2-6 p.m. Free. westchesteroh.org IOWA STATE VS. UNIVER- SITY OF CINCINNATI It’s family weekend at the big football game;be sure to check seating to partici- pate in “Stripe the Stadium”. Nippert Stadium, timeTBA, see website for ticket pricing. gobearcats.com GIANT STEPS:THE MUSIC OF JOHN COLTRANE
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OPEN SKETCHBOOK SESSIONS Meet under the gazebo to bring work to share or come with ideas to sketch out with the company of others. Materials provided. For ages
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