CANDLELIGHT : TRIBUTE TO FLEETWOOD MAC Experience the music of Fleetwood Mac in a new light–candleight. Nation- al Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 8:45-10 p.m. $28.50+. feverup.com EASTER CELEBRATION Even animals will be getting special treats during this egg-citing celebration! Be sure to bring a basket from home; kids will receive spe- cial treats from stations all around the zoo! Children will also have the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny in the Zoo Gift Shop. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, noon-5 p.m. Included with admission. cincinnatizoo.org KATT WILLIAMS- HEAVEN ON EARTHTOUR Grown-ups night out idea! Get ready to laugh, Katt Wil- liams is coming to the Nati. Heritage Bank Center, 8-11 p.m. $69+. heritagebankcenter.com Be amongst the first to scream with joy on Ban- shee, plummet down the 300-foot drop of Orion and speed through the wooden tunnels ofThe Beast. Little adventurers can head to Camp Snoopy for favorites like Snoopy’s Soap Box KINGS ISLAND OPENING DAY Racers, Beagle Scout Acres and Franklin’s Flyers. Kings Island, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. See website for 2025 pricing de- tails. visitkingsisland.com
enjoy a concert from Cecil Jackson & Dry Ridge &The Laurelys. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 6-9 p.m. Free. cincinnatizoo.org Fri 18 AFTERNOON TEAS To honor British NationalTea Day, enjoy a delicious assort- ment of sweet and savory bites alongside a selection of Churchill’s Teas. Taft Museum of Art, 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. $25-55, museum admission included with tea sitting. taftmuseum.org/cafe EGGSTRAORDINARY EGGS Parky’s spring chickens have been busy laying eggs, why not use natural dye on some and use others for some egg-citing egg-speriments, too? For ages six through 12, accompanied by an adult. Winton Woods, 10 a.m.-noon. $9. greatparks.org BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 3 Soloist Simone Lamsma returns for Max Bruch’s astonishingly beautiful and ultra-challenging First Violin Concerto and the CSO begins with Lili Boulanger’s introspective ode to spring. Music Hall, 11 a.m. and April 19, 7:30 p.m. $15+. cincinnati- symphony.org Sat 19 CANDLELIGHT: QUEEN VS. ABBA Discover the music of Queen vs. ABBA atThe HarrietTub- manTheater under the gentle glow of candlelight. National Underground Railroad Free- dom Center, 6:30-7:45 p.m. $37+. feverup.com
glow-in-the-dark experience. 21c Museum Hotel Cincin- nati, 3:30-4:45 p.m. $21-30. feverup.com SENSORY FRIENDLY SATURDAYS The Museum will be made extra welcoming to sensory sensitive guests. Families will be able to choose from a variety of activities and do them at whatever time they feel most comfortable. The theme of April’s program is Earth Day! Contemporary Arts Center, 9-10 a.m. Free. contemporaryartscenter.org YOUTH PARKOUR NERF WAR Battle it out in a custom-built parkour arena, designed for nonstop action and fun. Pizza dinner included. Swift Movement Studio, 5-9 p.m. $22.50-45. swift-movement.com/nerf Sun 20 HAPPY EASTER!
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day course with local milliner Abby Langdon. Adorn a headband with a straw base and crinoline trim to create a fashionable topper that will be lightweight, comfortable and, most importantly, a gorgeous showstopper. For children ages 13+. Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 1-4 p.m. $60, scholarships available. cliftonculturalarts.org FC CINCINNATI PRE- MATCH AT THE PARK Washington Park of Cincin- nati, 11 a.m. Free. washingtonpark.org FITTON SHOWSTOPPERS - SON DEL CARIBE Get ready to move! Puerto Rican trombonist Jaime Morales and Son Del Caribe will be taking participants to the tropics with energetic island music and infectious pan-Caribbean sounds. Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 7:30-10 p.m. $39-48. This self-explanatory expe- rience allows participants to choose from 10-12 na- tive species seeds, plant them and take them home! Cincinnati Nature Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission for Earth Day! + $1 per plant. cincynature.org/things-to-do SIGN fittoncenter.org PLANT A POT FOR A BUCK Explore the skills needed to become an expert sign maker. Play with different materials each month while learning about various elements of sign making. American Sign Museum, 1-3 p.m. Free-$20. americansignmuseum.org STORYBOOK WEEKEND: PETER RABBIT The timeless tale of Peter Rabbit will be explored through gardening, crafts, a story time and other garden activities.; Glenwood Gar- dens, Highfield Discovery Garden, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and April 27, 12:30-5 p.m. $7. greatparks.org SPORTING KANSAS CITY AT FC CINCINNATI CRAFTING SATURDAY
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cincinnati MAHLER SYMPHONY NO.6 Conductor Jaap van Zweden leads the CSO in Mahler’s colossal Sixth Symphony. Music Hall, April 25-26, 7:30 p.m. $15+. cincinnatiarts.org OUT OF THIS WORLD Blast off into a world of all things space during this im- mersive celestial celebration. Walk through the solar sys- tem, launch water-powered rockets and more. Register online for $2 planetarium presentations. Woodland Mound, Seasongood Nature Center, April 25-26, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. greatparks.org OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS AT CINCINNATI BEARCATS BASEBALL 4526. A record-setting number of hits. Come to the stadium to celebrate and honor Pete Rose. UC Base- ball Stadium, 6 p.m. $8-15. gobearcats.com Sat 26 ART & EARTH DAY CELEBRATE EARTH DAY International Sculpture Day and Arbor Day with Pyramid Hill and their university partners.The day’s plans will include family-friendly crafts and activities. Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Included with admission. pyramidhill.org CINCINNATI BEARCATS BASEBALL VS. OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BASEBALL Alumni Day. UC Baseball Stadium, 3 p.m. $8-15. gobearcats.com CINCINNATI EARTH DAY Celebrate Cincinnati’s 55th Anniversary Earth Day event with over 125 exhibitors, local music, food, demon- strations and so much more. Summit Park, Blue Ash, noon-5 p.m. Free. cincinnatiearthday.org DERBY DAY FASCINATOR Craft modern headwear for the big race during this one
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STORYTIME ONTHE FARM Pre-schoolers can visit the farm everyTuesday with their grown-ups to hear themed books and enjoy sensory activities. Parky’s Farm, 10:30 a.m. Free. greatparks.org Wed 23 NATURE STORYTIME This relaxed storytime fea- tures seasonal nature books and simple nature crafts. CINCINNATI NATURE CENTER 10:30-11 a.m. $5-12, free for children under three and members. cincynature.org/ things-to-do Thu 24 FAMILY SERIES: SNOW WHITE It’s the treasured fairy tale of a jealous Queen, her beauti- ful stepdaughter and a kiss from a handsome Prince. Find out who is truly the ‘fairest of them all?’ during this one-hour, narrated ballet. Be sure to arrive early for free lobby games, crafts, photos and more. Procter & Gamble Hall, 7 p.m., show runs through April 27. $20+. cballet.org THURSDAY ART PLAY A variety of sensory stations encouraging art and creation will be available during this fun program. Contemporary Arts Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free-$5. contemporary- artscenter.org TUNES & BLOOMS Head to the zoo for the last free concert of the month, featuring My Brother’s Keep- er & Zoo. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 6-9 p.m. Free. cincinnatizoo.org Fri 25 GEORGE LOPEZ Grown-ups night out idea! Head to Hard Rock and get ready to “ha-ha” at George Lopez. Hard Rock Cincinnati
It is Kids’ Day atTQL!There will be unique in-stadium opportunities for young fans, so be sure to wear some or- ange and blue and get ready to cheer.TQL Stadium, 2:30 p.m. $44+ . tqlstadium.com WINN READING STORY TIME Settle in and enjoy a fun Saturday morning story time with the family.The Potted Palm, 10-11 a.m. Free. winnreading.org Sun 27 CINCINNATI BEARCATS BASEBALL VS. OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BASEBALL A full day of fun, including back in the park, a dog toy giveaway and kids can run the bases. UC Baseball Stadium, 1 p.m. $8-15. gobearcats.com EARTH DAY ART Smell the flowers, feel the sunshine! Gather to make festive decorations to cele- brate Earth Day. Cincinnati Nature Center, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. cincynature.org/things-to-do FORTTHOMAS FOREST CONSERVANCY EARTH DAY CELEBRATION With over 50 vendors and exhibitors this is the largest NKY Earth Day celebration! Stop by to browse booths, check out the children’s ac- tivities, enjoy live music and grab a bite to eat, too.Tower Park, noon-4 p.m. Free. ftfc.org
Visit various educational stations to see and learn about the birds of prey na- tive to this area. Families will uncover the hard work that RAPTOR Inc. does to protect these magnificent creatures. RAPTOR Inc. Red Barn facil- ity, 1-4 p.m. Free, donations accepted. raptorinc.org Mon 28 CINCINNATI REDS VS. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS Great American Ballpark, 6:40 p.m. $13+. mlb.com/reds Tue 29 CINCINNATI REDS VS. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS It is a 3-2-1Tuesday! Great American Ballpark, 6:40 p.m. $13+. mlb.com/reds Wed 30 CINCINNATI REDS VS. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS Woof, this game is for the dogs, literally. It is Bark in the Park! Head online to register for special pooch tickets. Great American Ballpark, 6:40 p.m. $13+. mlb.com/reds THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA A fifteen-member orchestra, along with lead singers and vocal groups, will perform their catalog of big band classics just the way they would have over eighty years ago when Glenn Miller stood in front of his band.
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BRUNCH CELEBRATION Celebrate Easter with the Easter Bunny at Receptions Erlanger.Treat the family to brunch on Easter, this experi- ence includes a kids’ coloring contest, a cookie-decorating station, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Receptions Event Centers, noon-2 p.m. $17.50-34.95. receptionsinc.com Mon 21 JAZZ AT THE MEMO PRESENTS THE MIKE WADE QUINTET This jazzy evening showcas- es songs from Mike Wade’s newest album. Memorial Hall OTR, 7 p.m. $15-16. memorialhallotr.com SCIENCE STAGE SHOW SPONSORED BY HBC FACILITY MANAGEMENT See a live science demon- stration at the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation Science Stage! Cincinnati Museum Center, 11:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. Free for mem- bers-$24.25. cincymuseum.
NEON BRUSH KIDS: A FAMILY-FRIENDLY ART EXPERIENCE
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BARBIE: A CULTURAL ICON April 4 - September 1
Aronoff Center for the Arts, 7 p.m. $45.50+. cincinnatiarts.org
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