Cincinnati Family—June 2024

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THINGSTO DO MERMAIDS AT NEWPORT | NERF BLITZ | FISHING | CINCINNATI REDS |TOUCH-A-TRUCK

1 SATURDAY

25th anniversary by meeting up with mer- maids in the Coral ReefTunnel, at Shark Ray Bay, and even in Stingray Bay. New- port Aquarium, 1 Aquarium Way, Newport, KY. 9 a.m. Wednesdays-Sundays through

website for pricing on Kids Fun Run, 5K, 10K, and virtual races. mlb.com/reds

FREE STEREO 24 DJ FESTIVAL Kick off summer with music, yoga roller skating, dancing, vendors, food trucks, and more. Sawyer Point, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. cincinnatiparksfoundation.org YOUTH NERF BLITZ This thrilling event will combine Nerf battles and parkour challenges, result- ing in an action-packed evening of fun. Swift Movement Studio, 4460 W Mitchell Avenue, Unit 6, Cincinnati, OH. 5-7:30 p.m.

BUTTERFLIES IN SPACE

June 13. (800) 406-3474 or newportaquarium.com

FREE MUSIC ATTHE ESPLANADE Spend time at the park every Saturday evening! Families can grab a quick meal from a food truck, enjoy a free community concert, do some shopping at the farmers market. and even more. Castellini Espla- nade, West Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH. 5-7 p.m. cincinnatiparks.com POMPEII:THE EXHIBITION Travel back in time with this media-rich, object based experience. With more than 150 authentic artifacts on loan from Italy, this exhibit will have Cincinnati experienc- ing the sights, sounds, and sensations of the 79 A.D. eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Thurs- days-Mondays through July 28. $23.50 adult, $19.50 child, $21.50 senior, $17.50 member adult, $13.50 member child. (513) 287-7000 or cincymuseum.org/pompeii PRINCESS CRUISE Little princesses can cruise the river, dance to a DJ’s tunes, and even meet some fairytale princesses! BB Riverboats, 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY; Noon-2 p.m. $33 adults, $28 children 2-12. (800) 261-8586 or bbriverboats.com REDLEGS RUN 2024 Join runners and walkers for the 23rd an- nual Redlegs Run at Great American Ball Park; kids 10 and younger can even partici- pate in Gapper’s Fun Run. Participants will receive a custom race medal,T-shirt, one view-level ticket voucher for the June 6th Reds Vs. Cubs home game, a fun post-race party in the First Star Fan Zone and more! Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH; 8 a.m. $25-55. See

Krohn’s out-of-this-world butterfly show will take families on a celestial journey. The galactic landscape will showcase blossoming botanicals with the real “star” of the show soaring overhead—beautiful butterflies! Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (513) 421-4086 or cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks

$30. (513) 549-4460 ext. 3 or swift-movement.com/nerf 2 SUNDAY

FREE ARTISANFEST513 Shop small! Discover one-of-a-kind treasures while browsing local artisan booths.There will be small businesses selling their art, food goods, jewelry, and so much more. Washington Park OTR, 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. artisanfest513.org

FLORENCEY’ALLS HOME GAME VS. WASHINGTON WILD THINGS Enjoy the game and the “Pirates n

Princesses” themed night, presented by TANK. Families can start the evening with a parade across the field where they will then meet princesses on the concourse. There will also be a post-game concert for Rockin’ Saturday.Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence, KY. 6:36 p.m. (859) 594-4487 or florenceyalls.com FREE GREAT PARKS COMMUNITY DAYS In honor of NationalTrails Day, try out a new Great Parks adventure. At Great Parks, families can explore more than 80 miles of trails and 25 miles of river front- age... and on Community Days, motor vehicle entry is free!The Great Parks are open dawn til dusk. (513) 521-7275 or greatparks.org MERMAIDS AT NEWPORT AQUARIUM Magical Mermaids have taken over the Aquarium! Celebrate Newport Aquarium’s

FLORENCEY’ALLS HOME GAME VS. WASHINGTON WILD THINGS

It is Family Sunday! Kids can run the bas- es after the game and get autographs from the players, too.Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence, KY. 1:07 p.m. Advance general admission tickets starting at $12. (859) 594-4487 or florenceyalls.com FREE HYDE PARK FARMERS MARKET Head to the Hyde Park Farmers Market (HPFM) for live music, family fun, and locally-produced fruits, vegetables (and more). Hyde Park Square, 2700 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, OH. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays in June. hydeparkfarmersmarket.com

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