too. Fifth Street, May 22-May 25; see website for lineup of enterain- ment and 2026 hours. Free. tasteofcincinnati.com sat 23 ARTISANFEST 513 Shop handmade goods, local art, and unique finds from regional vendors at this lively outdoor mar- ket. Washington Park, 9 a.m. Free. washingtonpark.org Get to the game early to celebrate the Reds third baseman’s second Rawlings Gold Glove Award with a Ke’Bryan Hayes bobblehead. There will be a limited number of 300 all- gold editions! Great American Ball Park, 7:15 p.m. $14+. mlb.com.reds CINCINNATI SLINGERS VS. PENNSYLVANIA BENJAMINS Watch fast-paced arena football action as the Cincinnati Slingers face the Pennsylvania Benjamins. Heritage Bank Center, 6:30-9:30 p.m. visit website for ticket pricing details. heritagebankcenter.com FC CINCINNATI PRE-MATCH AT THE PARK Enjoy music, food trucks, games, and family-friendly fun before FC Cincinnati home matches. Washington Park, 4-6:30 p.m. Free. CINCINNATI REDS VS. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
crowded environment, use multi- sensory tools and more. Cincinnati Art Museum, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. cincinnatiartmuseum.org SUMMER KICKOFF School is (almost) out, get ready for summer! Join Madcap Puppets, Cool Critters and Zak Morgan for a fabulous afternoon of shows, animals, and tunes. Stanbery Park,
during a 1.2-mile hike. Woodland Mound, noon-1 p.m. Free. greatparks.org sat 30
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BIRD ADAPTATIONS Visit the Rowe Visitor Center for a mini-program on bird beak adap- tations. Cincinnati Nature Center, 1:30-2 p.m. Free-$12. cincynature.org thu 28
CINCINNATI REDS VS. ATLANTA BRAVES Get to the game early for a
Spencer Steer bobblecard, while supplies last. Great American Ball Park, 7:15 p.m. $14+. mlb.com/reds FLORENCE Y’ALLS VS. SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS Wear some tie-dye and get ready for timeless tunes during Grateful Dead Night. Thomas More Stadi- um, 6:36 p.m. $13-70. florenceyalls.com WHIMSICAL GARDEN WEEK- ENDS: PETER RABBIT Sip chamomile tea and make a bunny craft, too. Glenwood Gar- dens, Highfield Discovery Garden, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and May 31, 12:30- 4:30 p.m. $7. greatparks.org sun 31 FULL MOON WALKS Experience a guided nighttime hike under the full moon, explor- ing nature and wildlife on a scenic trail. Cincinnati Nature Center, 9-10:30 p.m. $10-18. cincynature.org Get to know birds of prey up close with educational programs, tours, and interactive learning stations at this family-friendly open house. RAPTOR Inc., 1-4 p.m. Free. raptorinc.org FLORENCE Y’ALLS VS. SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS Enjoy minor league baseball ac- tion as the Florence Y’alls host the Schaumburg Boomers. Thomas More Stadium, 1:07 p.m. $13-70. florenceyalls.com RAPTOR INC. OPEN HOUSE
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. cincinnati-oh.gov
THURSDAY ART PLAY: BLUE DREAMS
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Learn about artist Gee Horton and create artwork inspired by his new exhibition. Contemporary Arts Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free-$5. contemporaryartscenter.org
Honor the military with Veterans and Military Appreciation Day, Great American Ball Park, 1:40 p.m. $8+. mlb.com/reds FAIRY FLOWER TEA PARTY Frolic in the forest searching for fairies and join them in the woods for a tea party made from flowers that grow in our ecosystem. Sharon Woods, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. greatparks.org FLORENCE Y’ALLS VS. DOWN EAST BIRD DAWGS Thomas More Stadium, 1:07 p.m. $13-70. florenceyalls.com mon 25
WILD STORIES & WILDLIFE WEEKS
Arrive at 10:30 a.m. for a program featuring little songs, stories and hands-on activities. Then stick around to explore more about frogs during the Wildlife Weeks drop-in program with animal encounters, hands-on activi- ties and self-guided trail walks. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, Ellenwood Nature Barn, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $2. greatparks. org fri 29 CINCINNATI REDS VS. ATLANTA BRAVES Stick around for a post-game firework show. Great American Ball Park, 6:40 p.m. $14+. mlb.com/reds FLORENCE Y’ALLS VS. SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS This Harry Potter-themed evening will transform the stadium in a world of spells, houses, and friend- ly rivalry. End the exciting night with a post-game firework show. Thomas More Stadium, 7:03 p.m. $13-70. florenceyalls.com SIGNS OF SUMMER Look for summertime wildlife
MEMORIAL DAY AT THE ZOO
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All members of the military-active and retired-receive free admission to the zoo for Memorial Day. Discounted admission tickets are also available for up to six family members. Cincinnati Zoo & Botan- ical Garden, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
It’s Asian American and Pacific Island night! Celebrate the rich cultural heritage and contributions of the AAPI community with per- formances, storytelling and more. TQL Stadium, 7:30 p.m. $50+. fccincinnati.com FLORENCE Y’ALLS VS. DOWN EAST BIRD DAWGS This special evening of Faith and Family Night centers on commu- nity, encouragement, and time together. Thomas More Stadium, 6:36 p.m. $13-70. florenceyalls.com PUNCHLINES & POPCORN Relax with an outdoor movie screening of Grease in a casual park setting, perfect for a spring evening. Washington Park, 7 p.m. Free. washingtonpark.org SENSORY SATURDAY This before-public-hours program is designed for guests that have autism or other developmental disabilities. Families can explore the museum galleries in a less
cincinnatizoo.org MIAMITOWN’S MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
Join the community in a solemn tribute honoring those who gave their lives in service, featuring vet- erans, a marching band, and local families. Miami Historical Society of Whitewater Township, noon-1 p.m. Free. miamihistoricalsociety.com tue 26 NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT Gather with the community for an evening of music, food, and family-friendly fun in a lively neigh- borhood setting. Imagination Alley, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. imaginationalleyotr.com
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