special animal enrichment, illusion shows and more. Cincinnati Zoo & Botani- cal Garden, noon-5 p.m. HallZOOween runs October 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26. Free for members-included with General Admission tickets. cincinnatizoo.org WIZARD OF OZ Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage ad- aptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz! Ma- son High School, 2 or 5 p.m., production runs through October 12th. $18-28. royaltheatrecompany.com SATURNDAY The ringed planet is the star of the show today.There will be informative talks, face painting, building tours, food trucks, permanent jewelry available from Arch&Charm and more. Cincinnati Obser- vatory, 7 p.m. $10-15. cincinnatiobservatory.org TP20 The “Celebrating 20Years ofT-Pain” tour is coming to town, featuring EARTHGANG and Armani White. All ages show. MegaCorp Pavilion, 7 p.m. See website for ticket pricing details. promowestlive.com UCF VS. UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI Wear black and cheer on the bearcats football team! Nippert Stadium, timeTBA. See website for ticket pricing. gobearcats.com
There will be over 100 artisan and food vendors, live enter- tainment, pageants and so much more. October 10 and 11th: 11 a.m.-10 p.m., October 12th: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. operation-pumpkin.org RAPHAEL SAADIQ One man, one night, three decades of music.The “No Bandwidth!” tour is coming to downtown Cincy.TaftThe- atre, 8 p.m. $66+. tafttheatre.org THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION Kicking off the season and the return toThe Emery Theatre,TCT will present a one-hour “youth edition” of this timeless tale. Follow along as Dorothy and friends make their journey down the Yellow Brick Road!The Em- eryTheatre, 7 p.m., produc- tion runs through October 26. $12.96-59.40. thechildrenstheatre.com
The Notebook October 14-26th
Opera. Cincinnati Music Hall, 7:30 p.m. $51.25+. cincinnatiarts.org
Join Mickey Mouse and friends on an adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts! Look for clues in the search forTinker Bell through immersive, fantastic worlds with familiar and beloved Disney pals. Heritage Bank Center, 7 p.m. production runs through October 12th. $30+. heritagebankcenter.com
WED 8 AMERICA’S RIVER ROOTS FESTIVAL
This five-day experience highlights river city life with music, cuisine, culture and cruises. Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Riverfronts, see website for time, location and pricing details. americasriverroots.com SAFETY TOWN Join the Great Parks Rangers for a “wheelie” fun eve- ning all about traffic safety! Through interactive stations along the driving course, kids (ages 4-12) explore the rules of the road in fun, en- gaging ways while learning to stay safe as both pedestri- ans and passengers. Miami Whitewater Forest, 5-7 p.m. Free. greatparks.org TODDLER STORYTIME IN THE NATURE PLAYSCAPE Come experience a unique, outdoor storytime in the Nature PlayScape. A story expert will lead move- ments, songs and read nature-themed books. Each week is a new nature topic. Cincinnati Nature Center, 10:30-11 a.m. Free-$16. cincynature.org
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CHIPPIE’S SENSATIONAL KIDS CLUB Pre-schoolers will love this monthly program that focus- es on science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math. October’s themed event will be “Pumpkin Patch Adventure”. Behringer-Craw- ford Museum, 11 a.m.-noon. $3 material fee + museum admission; pre-registration required. bcmuseum.org FALL FUN NIGHT Head to the farm for a spe- cial evening of fall festivities like hayrides, the corn maze, yummy food and a bonfire, too! Country Pumpkins, 2-9 p.m. see website for details. countrypumpkinsky.com JOHNNYSWIM The “When the War is Over” tour is coming to Cincy! All ages show. Bogart’s, 7 p.m. $48+. bogarts.com OPERATION PUMPKIN With giant carved pumpkins and a pumpkin weigh-off, this pumpkin and art festival is not just big, it is huge!
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BURNET WOODS FALL FEST
Celebrate the season with pumpkin carving, music, a puppet show, food trucks and nature encounters. Bur- net Woods, noon-4 p.m. Free. cincinnati-oh.gov
THE CITY FLEA Shop local and support
small businesses during this fabulous flea. Washington Park, 10 a.m. Free admission. washingtonpark.org FISHING FOR BEGINNERS Learn all about fishing safety, casting, how to bait hooks and even how to identify caught fish. Fishing rods pro- vided on a first-come, first served basis. Lake Isabella Boathouse, 1-3 p.m. $10-13. greatparks.org HALLZOOWEEN Wear a costume, bring a treat bag and get ready to go trick or treating throughout the zoo.There will also be
SUN 12
FAMILY FLYING SQUIRREL WATCH
Venture to the flying squirrel viewing area to learn how to spot these seldom-seen forest residents as they glide in for their evening meal. Cincinnati Nature Center, 8-9:15 p.m. $8-16. cincynature.org
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