Ohio River in canoes, kayaks and other human-powered craft. Established in 2001, the event benefits Adventure Crew, a nonprofit that con- nects city teens with nature and each other through outdoor adventures. Schmidt Recreation Complex, 7 a.m.- 2p.m. $25-75. ohioriverpaddlefest.org OPEN COCKPIT DAYS Kids will have the unique opportunity to sit in the cockpits of aT-6 and Parasol. Tri-State Warbird Museum, 11 a.m.-12:30p.m. $7-12. tri-statewarbirdmuseum.org TURTLES ALL AROUND Discover the fascinating world of turtles by searching the woods and lake for the amazing creatures, feeding some of the CNC shelled res- idents and getting up close with ambassador animals. Cincinnati Nature Center,
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FAMILY CAMP Get away with the whole family during this campout; there will be games, animal meet and greens, creaking and more. Miami Whitewa- ter Forest, 4 p.m.-noon on August 3, $70 per campsite; registration required. greatparks.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, 1-3p.m. $10-13. greatparks.org FLORENCE Y’ALLS VS. EVANSVILLE OTTERS Country Night at theY’alls, stick around after the game for a free concert.Thomas More Stadium, 6:36 p.m. $13+ florenceyalls.com KIDCHELLA: FOR FAMILIESTHAT ROCK! Get ready to send off sum- mer with a bang during this ultimate family fest! Featur- ing live music by School of Rock, Zak Morgan and more. There will also be visits with animal ambassadors like a mini horse and reptiles, meet-and-greets with police officers and fire fighters, face painting, princesses, give- aways with local businesses, food trucks and so much more. Cottell Park, 1-4p.m. Free. cincinnatifamily magazine.com NATURE EXPLORERS Learn how to decode tracks and traces in nature before testing those skills on the Unnatural trail. Participants will create an animal track guide before practicing their skills on the trail.Timberman Ridge MetroPark, 10-11 a.m. Free; registration required. yourmetroparks.net OHIO RIVER PADDLEFEST Nearly 2,000 participants will be traveling down the
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with more than 70 exhibitors, outdoor outfitters, adventure experts and environmentally minded organizations. With hands-on activities, food trucks, live music byThe Tillers, Jake Speed & the Freddies and Ma Crow & Co., there is plenty of fun for all ages. Schmidt Recreation Complex, 4-9:30p.m. Free. ohioriverpaddlefest.org POP-UP PLAY Join Indigio Hippo for some fun art projects. Ziegler Park, 3-5p.m. Free. zieglerpark.org STORYTIME ONTHE FARM Pre-schoolers can visit the farm everyTuesday with their grown-up to hear themed books and enjoy sensory activities. Parky’s Farm, 10:30 a.m. Free. greatparks.org 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 SAT 2 DOGS & DONUTS Furry family members can walk through art and nature and enjoy a special treat, too! Holistic care veteri- narian, Dr. JoAnne Good- man, will also speak on the benefits and accessibility of natural care for pets. Pyra- mid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $5-10, registration requested. SUPER SPROUTS GARDEN CLUB
ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE Get lost in Patsy Cline’s music all over again!The Carnegie, 7:30 p.m., show runs through August 3. $18- 45. thecarnegie.com CINCINNATI REDS VS. ATLANTA BRAVES Great American Ballpark,
12:40 p.m. $8+. mlb.com/reds
3-4:15p.m. $6-14. cincynature.org
FIRST FRIDAY’S IN BELLEVUE
THE WESTSIDE MARKET RETURNS Experience a full day of shopping, free face paint- ing for the kids, live music, snacking, and supporting lo- cal in the heart of the DORA district. Westwood Town Hall, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. westsidemarketcincy.com SUN 3 CRAZY CREEKING Search for snakes, crawdads and other animals that call the creek home. Sharon Woods, 1 p.m. Free. greatparks.org FLEA INTHE FORT Over 70 artists will be selling their crafts; there will also be live music, food trucks and kids activities.Tower Park Mess Hall, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. f ortthomasky.org FLORENCE Y’ALLS VS. EVANSVILLE OTTERS Sunday Funday—run the bases after the game and get player autographs, too.
Retail shops stay open later and collaborate with bars and restaurants to create a unique themed event. Bel- levue Entertainment District
“BED”, 5-9 p.m. Free. visitbellevueky.com
FLORENCE Y’ALLS VS. EVANSVILLE OTTERS Pirates and Princesses Night + Fireworks Friday!Thomas More Stadium, 7:03 p.m. $13+. florenceyalls.com FRIDAY FLOW Featuring Jameeze Latrail Band. Washington Park, 6-10 p.m. Free. washingtonpark.org LUKE BRYAN: COUNTRY SONG CAME ONTOUR With special guest Avery Anna, Braxton Keith and Mae Estes. Riverbend Music Center, 7 p.m. $61+. riverbend.org OUTDOORS FOR ALL EXPO Celebrate all things outdoors
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