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Between the bustle of everyday life, there exists a cherished space where children are able to learn and grow through after-school activities. For my family and me, this realm is not just a sanctuary but a sign of joy and expression that has brightened our lives in so many ways. From a young age, dance called to me with its promise of storytelling through movement. Whether it was the thrill of mastering a new routine or the exhilaration of dancing to the rhythm of life itself, dance became more than a hobby; it became my passion and my love. As I watch my daughter navigate her own path in competition dance, I see parts of my own journey reflected in hers. Through dance, we learn about discipline, creativity, and collaboration. But beyond the technicalities, it nurtures the soul. As I sit in the audience, watching my daughter shine on stage, I am reminded of the endless possibilities that unfold when we follow our passions wholeheartedly. And in those moments, I am grateful for dance and other after-school activities that have shaped me, for the bond they’ve forged between my daughter and me, and for the enduring power of creativity to inspire, uplift, and unite us all. So, here’s to after-school activities, especially dance, a love affair that spans generations and continues to weave its magic in our lives. Note Experiencing After- School Activities
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We asked, and you answered… What age do YOU think a child can successfully pack their own school lunch with little to no supervision? Any tips for other parents to help their kids get to that milestone? “Self made lunchables in a bento box is so easy peasy!” –Wendy M. “My daughter was allowed to pack her own lunch starting at age eight, but only after she showed me that she understood the different food groups and why they were important. So I gave her several options from each food group and let her choose what she took that day.” –Kelly M. “Depends on when each individual child is able to make good choices, and select a variety of healthy foods...not all sugar, sweets, and fast food, processed junk food.” –Kathleen R. “I feel like 10 years old is reasonable for them to do it on their own. When they are younger, parents can start by giving their child choices and packing the lunch together. Positive reinforcement will help the process along! ‘Great choices today–you were so helpful!’” –Joseph C. “My kids have always been interested in cooking in the kitchen. Obviously when they were younger the tools and what they would create were age appropriate but nonetheless being independent and making things on their own has always been something they both enjoyed. I have noticed that when they cook things they are more inclined to eat it as well because they are so proud of what they create. This has actually blossomed into them starting their own bakery–Slone’ade & Sweets Shoppe.” –Lawanda S. “I think around seven years old is a good time for kids to start packing their own lunch. My daughter started at that age with some guidance, and it really boosted her confidence.” –Emma T. “My son started packing his own lunch at eight. He enjoyed having the responsibility and it helped him make healthier choices.” –James R. “Nine was the age when my daughter could pack her lunch with minimal supervision. She learned to balance different food groups and pack a well-rounded meal.” –Sophia H.
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When it comes to parenting, there are a million and one things to think about. The good thing is that working with littles to practice cleaning up after themselves and preparing their own things helps grow self-sufficient kiddos. Teaching them to do their part can also take one more task off your plate! Win/win. homework, too! Oh yeah, don’t forget to do the laundry so their first day of school “fits” are clean. Can you remember where your “First Day of School” chalkboard is for their photo in front of your house?! … and where is the actual chalk? B ack-to-School is upon us! Time to get into a routine with earlier bedtimes, extracurriculars thrown in and
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Join us at Kidchella! Kidchella 2024! Get ready to rock during Cincinnati Family Magazine ’s annual Kidchella family festival! This back-to-school end-of- summer event will take place on Sunday, August 11 from 1-4 p.m. at Cottell Park in Deerfield Township. Featuring musical act Zak Morgan and more musical acts to be announced, families will be sure to find some great tunes to groove to. There will also be vendors from local attractions with fun activities for the whole family. Gia’s Balloon Buddies will be back with balloon animals, face painting and more. And Dino Buddies will be bringing some animal ambassadors for families to meet and greet. The event has free admission and tons of free goodies, but we encourage families to bring some money if they are interested in buying some Market in the Park goodies or to buy a Snowie snow cone. Learn more by heading to
Nation’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives Congratulations to Tina Cheng, MD, MPH, Chair of Pediatrics and director of the Cincinnati Children’s Research Foundation. Cheng has been named one of the nation’s 50 most Influential Clinical Executives by Modern Healthcare. As deemed by their peers and the publication’s senior editors, Modern Healthcare honors licensed clinicians in executive roles who are deemed as difference makers inside and outside of their respective organization. As Chief Medical Officer, Cheng is responsible for clinical services, including 1.7 million patient encounters annually. She also oversees more than 1,000 faculty and medical staff. Paving the way for brighter futures, Tina Cheng MD definitely earned this accolade. Learn more by visiting cincinnatichildrens.org. New Loren Long Book + New ArtWorks Mural! Local author and illustrator
cincinnatifamily magazine.com. Accolades and Awards Around Town TCT Cincinnati’s Artistic Director Receives Tony Award Nod The Nation’s oldest theater for young audiences continues to produce amazing shows year after year and offer outstanding classes and camps for local kiddos, too! In fact, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Artistic Director Roderick Justice recently received the recognition of Honorable Mention in the 2024 Excellence in Theatre Education Award, presented by the Tony Awards. Wow! Congratulations to Roderick and to The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. If you are interested in learning more about the children’s theater, head to thechildrenstheatre.com. CCHMC CMO Named One of
Loren Long has authored and illustrated family classics such as Otis and illustrated Barack Obama’s Of Thee I Sing . Loren’s latest literary offering is titled The Yellow Bus . This inspiring book, which is slated to be a signature book for the 24-25 school year, follows a forgotten school bus that finds joy and purpose in unexpected places. ArtWorks apprentices have created a commemorative yellow bus mural for the Queen City Book Bank, located at 1200 Gest Street. The project is slated to be completed in early August, with a mural dedication celebration happening in Mid-September. The Queen City Book Bank will also be distributing 3,500 copies of The Yellow Bus to children in a curated book program. Find out more about Loren Long by visiting lorenlong.com. Discover more about ArtWorks by checking out artworkscincinnati. org. Investigate the Queen City Book Bank’s mission at queencitybookbank.org.
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Hamilton County Days at the Zoo Discount Alert! Hamilton County’s support is crucial to the Zoo’s success. As a “Thank You,” Hamilton County residents can receive half-price off gate admission on Friday, August 23 through Sunday, August 25. Valid photo ID must be shown to obtain a discount. Learn more by visiting cincinnatizoo.org.
Lunch Dates Deals at Factory 52 Dine out without spending all your dollars! The Gatherall is a food hall within Factory 52 that features eating options galore. A summer lunch program, highlighting enticing entrees for only $10, is available at two popular vendors: Nice Nice Noodles & Rice and Gabriela Filipina Cantina. Discover more at thegatherall.com.
Local Mom Opens The Little Olive Boutique
A premier online destination for children’s clothing is now up and running. The Little Olive Boutique, owned by local momma Kelsey Book, is now open for business at thelittleoliveboutique.com . The store features items for babies, children and adults alike. Head to The Little Olive Boutique’s webstore for adorable swaddling blankets, toys and essentials like leggings, onesies, swimsuits and more. Kelsey plans on opening a brick and mortar store in the future, so be on the lookout for news about that! In the meantime, be sure to show The Little Olive Boutique some love!
Hello Clio Now Open Local entrepreneur and creator of the TikTok viral “Original Kindle Belt Bag”, Myles Zernik, has opened up shop in Cincinnati. Years in the making, this storefront features locally-made goods, apparel, jewelry, notebooks, stickers, pins and other “bookish” goodies. Stop by to support Myles. Hello Clio is now open at 4210 Plainville Road in Cincinnati. Find out more by visiting shoptheclio.com.
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EnterTRAINment Junction Closing Notice Be sure to chug into EnterTRAINment Junction soon! Families have until January 2025 to visit this beloved attraction before it closes up for good. EnterTRAINment Junction opened in August of 2008 and has delivered years of fun and learning, too. With a dedicated following and large volunteer base, the venue hosted popular events like Halloween Junction, Christmas at the Junction and regularly updated their scavenger hunts located throughout the attraction. The largest train museum will surely be missed! Visit entertrainmentjunction.com for more information and to snag some tickets to visit, before it’s too late.
Harriet Beecher Store House Re-opens Generations of voices have taken on the struggle towards freedom and humanity for all. The Harriet Beecher Stowe House bears witness to the historic journey, and now the house interior is open once again! Located at 2950 Gilbert Avenue in Cincinnati, the house has undergone preservation and restoration measures to maintain the site for years to come. Plan a visit to the house to learn all about The Beecher Family during the Civil War, the Global Impact of Uncle Tom’s Cabin and more. Visit stowehousecincy.org for more information.
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A s an education consultant, I from parents with a similar request: “My child is struggling with reading. Please help.” Each plea tugged at my heartstrings. In addition to these clients, my phone buzzed with close friends whom I’d assumed had their children’s literacy skills–reading, writing, speaking, and listening–under control. But their children, like so many others across the country, are experiencing the long-term impacts of COVID-19 that go found myself overwhelmed this summer with email after email beyond physical and mental health. Our nationwide literacy problem is nothing new. For nearly 20 years, student literacy has been an urgent discussion in the education community. The widening learning gaps have been attributed to excessive absences among teachers and students and the emotional trauma brought on by the stress and anxiety of going to school during the pandemic. Multi-state licensed therapist and clinical social worker Alexis Young says that while schools sought to use technology to bridge the educational gap during the pandemic, there has been a drastic increase in anxiety and inability to focus because of overexposure to online programming and social media. When I first meet with new clients, I always remind them: “You are the first teacher your child ever had. Let’s talk about how you can teach literacy at home.” While many parents are open to working with their children, they are unsure how to begin. They also wonder how to fit teaching literacy into their already busy schedules. As a single mother, I can relate. I spent several years figuring out how to navigate my role as a parent, high school teacher, and business owner. To my delight, my young son played a vital role in helping me develop a plan that strengthened our family and jump-started his literacy. One of the greatest misconceptions is that literacy has to look a certain way–specific terminology, well-structured lessons, and rigid thinking processes. Literacy should and can fit into our normal lifestyle with ease. Here are a few ways to integrate literacy into your daily family life. First, know your child’s reading level– often available through standardized and other reading tests given at school–so you can provide the best literacy support possible. If your child’s school does not provide such information, community- based literacy centers may be able to provide assessments. Start a Family Book Club When people think of book clubs, Oprah Winfrey’s famous book picks or a group of
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older women sipping wine and reading the latest popular novel may come to mind. However, book clubs are a growing trend that can benefit everybody, including parents and their children. I’ve encouraged many parents to start a book club in their homes. It is one of the easiest ways to identify your children’s literacy problems and create a literacy culture in the home. If your children are around the same age, have them vote on one book each week or month for the entire family to read. If there is a wider age gap, select a theme or holiday within the month and choose books based on that theme for each age and reading level. Then, select a day for the family to discuss the books. To get the discussion rolling, try writing questions on slips of paper and placing them in an empty fishbowl or container. In addition to cultivating a culture of literacy at home, books offer a great way for parents to talk about subjects that affect children without the discussion feeling too uncomfortable. Want to talk about bullying and self-confidence? Consider the children’s book Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell. Looking for a way to discuss depression and peer pressure with your teens? Check out Holly Bourne’s The Manifesto on How to be Interesting. Cook New Recipes As a Family When I was still teaching full time, I used to come home exhausted in the evenings. I had three missions: spend quality time with my son, prepare dinner, and get ready for bed. The “quality time” goal always seemed to slip just out of reach. As I cooked, my son watched television, played learning games on his tablet, or scribbled in a coloring book at the table. After dinner, bath time and preparing for bed zapped what little energy I had left. But this cycle shifted when my son was two. One evening, he pulled his step stool up to the counter next to me and asked if he could help cook dinner. His inquiry had me so befuddled that I stumbled around trying to figure out what a toddler could do in the kitchen. That first night, we experimented with stirring, grabbing ingredients from the refrigerator, and looking at recipes together. I soon realized that making cooking a family experience encouraged vocabulary enhancement and comprehension–two essential literacy components. My son responded well to identifying objects, learning to read easy labels on food, and using cooking language. I used index cards to label different objects in the kitchen. Each evening, I would take a few minutes to review the labels before we cooked dinner. Eventually, he practiced the words on his own and used them in conversations. This kind of labeling does not have to be
relegated to the kitchen. Try labeling toy boxes and other items in all of your rooms. The extra benefit of this tactic is that it does not require constant direct engagement to be effective. Children connect words with items through repetitive exposure, sound,
out to your local library to discover all of the resources they provide, and discover what additional literacy assistance resources exist. Many community-based programs focus on literacy, parent engagement, and classroom intervention.
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and phonetic recognition. Our fun and success with family nights in the kitchen inspired my son and me to write a cookbook entitled Cooking with Mom to encourage other families to spend time together. Our book shares tips for parents to engage their children in cooking and teach kitchen safety. My son, now seven, has enjoyed his learning experience so much that our book has led to speaking engagements and a YouTube channel called Cooking with Fam. Make Libraries Great Again Libraries are one of the most underused places for free literacy resources and activities, yet they are the foundation of literacy and intellectual stimulation for learners of all ages. In a world of social media and apps, libraries have sought to regain the attention of the crowd that used to pack their building for computer use, free magazine reading, story times, and other literacy-based activities. While the internet is a hard market to compete with, the public library isn’t giving up–especially during a time when literacy support is needed more than ever. Reach
For many years, I believed children lacked interest in reading because other things were more appealing to them. But my philosophy on student literacy and learning evolved during my 13 years as a classroom teacher. I realized that the culture I established around reading, the patience I demonstrated, and how I implemented literacy strategies in my classroom, influenced my students. We discussed the meanings behind song lyrics, shared personal stories related to our school-selected texts and, most importantly, I showed my students how excited I was about reading. As a parent, I try to maintain the same passion for literacy with my son. Each night, we set aside time to read, and we like to watch movies that correlate with our books’ themes. It’s been amazing to listen to him make connections between the books we read and movies we watch. Literacy is ingrained into everything we do–from learning how to use the latest social media platform to learning how to perform life-saving surgeries. My hope is that we continue to search for fun ways to shift literacy from strictly a school concern to a part of our daily family lifestyle.
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Keeping Costs Low for After-School Activities By Rachel Namoff
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B etween the fees, uniforms, and equipment, kids’ extracurricular activities can be expensive. These expert tricks and tips will help you save a substantial amount of money, while your child still reaps all of the benefits of participating.
Know what you’re getting into. Before you register, calculate the costs associated with an activity over the course of the season or year. If you are unsure of the various expenses, ask the coach, group leader, or another parent. Add 10 percent to cover surprises and see if it fits into your budget. If it doesn’t, move on to more cost effective options. Prioritize activities. My children want to do every activity you can think of at one time. Look for activities that allow you to drop in once before signing up for a full commitment. After they have tried it and decide to commit, stick to it and resist adding any new activities until the
session is over, or for a certain length of time you decide. Find cheaper options. Nonprofit or school-based programs tend to be a fraction of the cost of private offerings. Many schools offer sports and arts for a small fee or no fee at all. Find introductory classes for music, language, or individual sports like ice- skating, at local recreation centers and libraries. Rent or buy gently-used equipment. Kids grow quickly and can lose interest often, so used equipment is typically in good condition. Craigslist.com, second- hand stores, and equipment swaps are great
options to find inexpensive equipment, for sports, music lessons, and more. Volunteer, barter, and ask kids to pitch in. You may be able to exchange services to help cover the costs of extracurricular activities. Ask the organizer or studio owner how you can help to offset costs, and if scholarships are available. Also, consider having your children chip in some allowance money for fees or equipment. At a minimum, talk about what trade-offs you have to make to pay for their lessons. Extracurricular activities can be expensive, but they don’t have to break the bank. The trick is to be proactive both in your budget and your choice of activities.
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Beyond the Classroom After-school activities
Abrakadoodle Classes available all around town (513) 297-5655
abrakadoodle.com/ oh-greater-cincinnati Ages: 20 months and up ArtsConnect 9158 Winton Rd., Cincinnati (513) 522-2108 theartsconnect.us Ages: 4 and up Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center 620 Greenup St., Covington 8605 Haines Dr., Ste. C, Florence 1960 Memorial Pkwy., Fort Thomas (859) 344-0001 or (859) 441-5678 bella-dance.com Ages: 2 ½ and up Cincinnati Art Museum 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati (513) 721-2787 cincinnatiartmuseum.org Ages: Birth and beyond Cincinnati Ballet 1801 Gilbert Ave., Cincinnati (513) 562-1111 cballet.org Ages: 2 and up Cincinnati Fire Museum 315 W. Court St., Cincinnati (513) 621-5553 cincyfiremuseum.com Ages: Birth and beyond Cincinnati Museum Center 2801 Western Ave., Cincinnati (513) 287-7000 (859) 431-0020 bakerhunt.org Ages: 5 and up Belladance
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cincymuseum.org Ages: Birth and beyond Cincinnati Music Academy 7420 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati (513) 891-7714 cincinnatimusicacademy.com Ages: 4 and up Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park 962 Mt. Adams Cir., Cincinnati
cincinnatiquestcenter.com Ages: 4 and up Cincinnati Shakespeare Company 1195 Elm St., Cincinnati (513) 381-2273 cincyshakes.com Ages: Varies Cincinnati Symphony 1225 Elm St., Cincinnati (513) 381-3300 cincinnatisymphony.org Age: Lollipops Shows are designed for ages 2-9 Cincinnati Taekwondo Center 3600 Red Bank Rd., Ste. E, Cincinnati (513) 271-6900
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Kennedy Heights Art Center 6546 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati (513) 631-4278 kennedyarts.org Ages: 5 and up Kids First Sports Center 7900 E. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati (513) 489-7575 kidsfirstsports.com Ages: 6 weeks and up Mason Dance Center 600 Reading Rd., Ste. B, Mason (513) 398-0353 masondance.com Ages: 3 and up Moss Performing Arts Academy 1671 Park Rd. #2, Fort Wright (859) 344-6362 mossdanceandperformingarts- newportaquarium.com Ages: Birth and beyond Premier Martial Arts 5518 Irwin Simpson Rd., Mason (513) 299-7074 premiermartialarts.com Ages: 3 and up Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum 1763 Hamilton Cleves Rd., Hamilton (513) 868-8336 pyramidhill.org Ages: Birth and beyond Queen City Clay 2760 Highland Ave., Norwood (513) 871-2529 Ages: 3 and up queencityclay.com SDA Studios 7398 Liberty One Dr., Liberty Township (513) 779-0135 sda-studios.com Ages: 3 and up Snapology Serving West Chester Township and surrounding areas academy.com Ages: 3 and up Newport Aquarium 1 Levee Way, Newport (800) 406-3474
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(513) 988-7363 westchestertwp.snapology.com Ages: 2 and up Swift Movement Studio 4460 W. Mitchell Ave., Cincinnati (513) 549-4460 swift-movement.com Ages: 4 and up Taft Museum of Art 316 Pike St., Cincinnati (513) 241-0343 taftmuseum.org Ages: Birth and beyond The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati 4015 Red Bank Rd., Cincinnati (513) 569-8080 thechildrenstheatre.com Ages: 18 months and up The Gymnastics Center 5166 Crookshank Rd., Cincinnati (513) 922-3433 thegymnasticscenter.com Grades: Preschool and up The Little Gym of Mason 8201 Arbor Square Dr., Mason (513) 935-0525 tlgmasonoh.com Ages: 4 months and up The STEM Lab 11223 Cornell Park Dr., Blue Ash (513) 857-3366 cincystemlab.com Grades: Kindergarten and up TIppiToes Serving Blue Ash, Anderson, Oakley, and Loveland (513) 399-7449 tippitoesdance.com Ages: 18 months-12 years old We Rock the Spectrum 4060 E. Galbraith Rd., Unit 17, Cincinnati (513) 429-5905 werockthespectrumcincinnati.com Ages: All ages West Chester Academy of Music 8107 Market Place Dr., West Chester (513) 829-2345 westchesteracademy.com Ages: Birth and beyond YMCA of Greater Cincinnati 10 Locations myy.org Ages: Varies
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati (513) 281-4700 cincinnatizoo.org Ages: Birth and beyond Class 101 7967 Cincinnati Dayton Rd., Ste. K-1, West Chester Clifton Cultural Arts Center 3412 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati (513) 497-2860 cliftonculturalarts.org Ages: 2 and up Contemporary Arts Center 44 E. 6th St., Cincinnati (513) 345-8400 contemporaryartscenter.org Ages: Birth and beyond Code Ninjas 6507 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati (513) 296-7770 class101.com Grades 8th and up
(513) 878-1338 codeninjas.com Ages: 5 and up Encore Performing Arts 3320 Tylersville Rd., Fairfield Township (513) 892-2609 encoreperformingarts.net Ages: 3 and up Fitton Center for Creative Arts 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton (513) 863-8873 fittoncenter.org Ages: 5 and up Happen, Inc. 4201 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati (513) 751-2345 happeninc.org Ages: All ages Indian Springs Academy of Music 9690 Cincinnati Columbus Rd., West Chester (513) 779-7070 indianspringsacademy.org Ages: TBA
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houses and face painting. Smale Family Fun days have something for everyone, from the smallest to the tallest. Smale Park, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. cincinnati-oh.gov Super Sprouts Garden Club Little Sprouts will love this weekly gardening program full of fun stories, gardening, crafts, animal friends and more. Glenwood Gardens, 10:30 a.m. $6, includes admission to Highfield Discovery Garden + valid vehicle permit required for park entry. greatparks.org Explore a variety of sensory stations to create art and have lots of fun. Stick around for some kid-friendly yoga following the program. Contemporary Arts Center, 10:30- 11:30 a.m. $5 per non-member child, free for members and families with a valid SNAP or EBT card. contemporaryartscenter.org 2 Friday Breakfast with the Animals Watch zoo animals wake up while enjoying a tasty breakfast on the Africa Deck, overlooking the savannah! Breakfast includes Glier’s goetta biscuits, scrambled eggs, bacon, hash brown casserole, granola and yogurt, pastries, fruit salad and drinks. After breakfast, guests will meet up with the lion Thursday Art Play: Sensory Stations zookeepers for a tour and chat! Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 6:45-9 a.m. $125 per person. cincinnatizoo.org Cincinnati Reds Home Game vs. SF + City Connect Fridays + Fireworks Friday Great American Ball Park, 7:10 p.m. Tickets starting at $10. reds.com
FREE Monigold Studio First Fridays Live music, vendors and refreshments–all free! Bellevue Hill Pavilion, 6-10 p.m. cincinnati-oh.gov Mozart: Super Flute Imagine Mozart’s The Magic Flute set in the world of classic video games–a new generation of opera goers will be inspired by this show! Aronoff Center, 7:30 p.m. Tickets starting at $32. cincinnatiarts.org FREE Outdoors for All Expo Get ready for Ohio River Paddlefish with a family-friendly pre-party. The expo will feature more than 50 exhibitors, hands-on demos, live music, a kid zone, raffles and food and drink will be available for purchase. Schmidt Recreation Complex, 4-9:30 p.m. ohioriverpaddlefest.org/expo-info FREE Reading Farmers Market Start off the weekend in Reading by browsing local vendors’ wares! 9150 Reading Road, Cincinnati, 4-7 p.m. wethrivereading.org FREE The Adventures of Oh Really O’Reilly This Wump Muckets Puppet show follows “Oh Really” O’Reilly on his journey to search for Ohio beasties like Sasquatch, frogmen and lake creatures, too! Mason Intermediate School Gym, 2 p.m. wumpmucketpuppets.com 3 Saturday FREE Art on the Rise The art experience has taken to the hillside! Head to the Art Climb to experience live performances, art-making activities and more. Cincinnati Art Museum, 1-3 p.m. cincinnatiartmuseum.org
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and younger. bcmuseum.org Play Yard & Petting Zoo Farmyard fun features include: slide, the barnyard 500 trike track, farm games and access to 40 animals at the petting zoo! Families are welcome to pack picnics and utilize the covered shelter. Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 9 a.m. $4.95 per child (ages 2-14). Animal feed available for purchase. bloomsandberries.com FREE Rockin’ the Roebling Enjoy a free concert, hosted by Cincinnati Parks. Featuring Brother Smith. Schmidlapp Event Lawn, 6 p.m. cincinnatiparksfoundation.org FREE Salsa on the Square Step and spin the night away! Families are welcome to dance to live, local and regional bands that specialize in Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Latin Jazz. Featuring Max Rosado/The Get Down Cincinnati. Cincinnati Fountain Square, 7-10 p.m. myfountainsquare.com Shark Summer Take a big bite of summer fun while discovering dozens of sharks and rays–some that families can even touch! Be surrounded by sharks, touch a megalodon shark tooth, conquer Shark Bridge and so much more. Plus, for the Newport Aquarium’s 25th Anniversary, meet the NEW Zebra Sharks! Newport Aquarium, daily through September 8. Included with general admission, $22.99-39.99 adult. newportaquarium.com FREE Smale Family Fun Days Get ready for some Smaletastic summer fun including animals, music, puppet shows, bounce
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, daily through August 18, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. See website for pricing details. cincinnati-oh.gov Everything Thomas at EnterTRAINment Junction Engineers, chug on into EnterTRAINment Junction to celebrate everyone’s favorite locomotive, Thomas the Train! There will be Thomas-themed train layouts, a train ride, videos, scavenger hunts, coloring and crafts. Plus there will be a special discount on Thomas & Friends merchandise. EnterTRAINment Junction, Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Sun., noon-6 p.m. Tickets starting at $9.95. entertrainmentjunction.com Florence Y’alls Home Game vs. Lake Erie Crushers Celebrate all things Cincy with pals from UC, the Cincinnati Cyclones, Xavier and more. It is also a thirsty Thursday, meaning drink specials for the grown-ups. Thomas More Stadium, 6:44 p.m. Tickets starting at $10. florenceyalls.com Music @ BCM 2024 Bring a chair and settle in for a wonderful Thursday evening of live music. Featuring Ben Levin & The Heaters. BCM Amphitheater, 7-9 p.m. $7 adults, $5 members and children 13-18, free for children 12
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Castellini Esplanade. 5-7 p.m. cincinnatiparks.com The Wizard of Oz Dorothy will take to the stage to follow the Yellow Brick Road with her pals the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow and little Toto, too. Produced by Camp Jersey Production–a fun and engaging two-week summer camp for children ages 7-18. Aronoff Center, 7 p.m. Starting at $18, $15 student/ senior rate. cincinnatiarts.org Tomahawking Learn the art of tomahawk throwing and discover the history of this amazing tool. Shawnee Lookout, Cabin View Picnic Area, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. $10 per person + valid vehicle permit required for park entry. greatparks.org FREE Westside Market Connect with the community and browse over 100 local businesses, food trucks and enjoy free family fun activities, too. WestSide Market. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Items available for purchase. westsidemarketcincy.com Youth Nerf Blitz This thrilling event will combine Nerf battles and parkour challenges, resulting in an action-packed evening of fun. Swift Movement Studio, 5-7:30 p.m. $30. swift- movement.com/nerf 4 Sunday FREE Butterfly Chase Take a guided hike through the woods and the prairie in search of beautiful insects, butterflies! Woodland Mound, 11:30 a.m. Valid vehicle permit required for park entry. greatparks.org Cin City Reptile Show Browse a variety of animal friends at the tri-state area’s premier monthly reptile show. Holiday Inn-West Chester, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10, free for five and younger. cincityreptileshow.com Cincinnati Reds Home Game vs. SF + TJ Friedl City Connect Bobblehead giveaway, while supplies last + kids Run the Bases Day. Great American Ball Park, 12:05 p.m. Tickets starting at $10. reds.com FREE Hyde Park Farmers Market Head to the Hyde Park Farmers Market for live music, family fun and locally produced fruits, vegetables (and more). Hyde Park Square, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. hydeparkfarmersmarket.com
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centered around the exhibition The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century! From 11 a.m.-1 p.m., families with preschool-aged children (ages 3-5) enjoy hands-on gallery activities, art making led by community artists, story time with the Cincinnati Public Library, and a special age-appropriate performance. In the afternoon from 1-3 p.m. families with children ages 5-12 can experience collaborative activities, art experiments, games, art making stops, and a family performance. Cincinnati Art Museum, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. cincinnatiartmuseum.org Cincinnati Reds Home Game vs. SF + Global Trading Card Day Topps baseball card giveaway, while supplies last. Great American Ball Park, 7:15 p.m. Tickets starting at $10. reds.com FREE CPS Back to School Fest Students can get prepared for the 24-25 school year with this fun annual festival featuring fun zones from Health and Wellness to Hospitality and Sports. There will be giveaways, games, activities and more. Washington Park, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. cps-k12.org FREE Crosley Field Vintage Baseball Game Batter up! Get ready for some vintage baseball action as the Cincinnati Buckeyes face off against the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings. Blue Ash Sports Center, 7 p.m. Summer is for the dogs at Pyramid Hill! Families can bring their furry friends to the park to pose for portraits by a caricature artist, create a paw print bouquet, make new pup pals and explore the parks over 300 acres. Pyramid Hill, 10-11:30 a.m. Included in daily admission for non-members: $10 adult, $5 children ages 6 - 12, free for children five and younger and members. pyramidhill.org/events FREE KSO Concert The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 30th Anniversary of free concerts. Devou Park, 7:30 p.m. kyso.org FREE Music at the 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. Featuring Tooth Lures a Fang. blueashevents.com Dogs & Doughnuts
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will feature a new nature topic that will get kiddos moving, grooving and learning. Cincinnati Nature Center, 10-10:30 a.m. Included in daily admission: $10 adults, $6 children, free for children three and younger and members. cincynature.org FREE Over the Rhine Farmers Market Head to Washington Park on Tuesday evenings to shop a variety of unique craft and farmer booths. Washington Park OTR, 3-7 p.m. artisanfest513.org FREE Pop-Up Play at Washington Park Join Washington Park on Tuesdays this summer for games, adventures, craft projects and more! Check the website for a full lineup of activities offered. Washington Park, 4-6 p.m. washingtonpark.org 7 Wednesday FREE Fort Thomas Farmers Market Gather the family and browse a variety of fresh fruits, veggies, and unique wares from friendly local farmers. Tower Park Mess Hall, 3-7 p.m. Fresh foods and goods available for purchase. fortthomasfarmersmarket.com Pokemon Club Pika pika! Bring cards from home or borrow some from the J to work on game skills at Pokémon Club. Dinner will be provided. Mayerson JCC, 5:30-7 p.m. $15 public, $12 J Member. jlive.app/events/7551 FREE REC Reads Get little ones excited for art with this one-hour program in the Rosenthal Education Center. Young artists will hear art-themed stories, sing songs and explore the world
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around them through sensory activities. Cincinnati Art Museum, 11:30 a.m. cincinnatiartmuseum.org FREE Stanbery Family Fun Head to the park for summer fun activities happening every month– there will be cool music, thrilling games and something for everyone. Stanbery Park, 6-9 p.m. cincinnati-oh.gov FREE Summit Center Storytime Gather round the tree for fun, nature-themed stories, songs and activities each Wednesday. Nature Center at The Summit. 11 a.m. Valid vehicle permit required for entry. greatparks.org FREE Wednesday in the Woods Celebrate everything great about summer with this outdoor weekly summer concert series! There will be a variety of food vendors, a kids art corner and beverages available for purchase. Burnet Woods, 7-9 p.m. cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks FREE Wild Card Wednesdays Head to Hi-Wire Brewing for this new weekly concert series, running every Wednesday. Featuring Folk with The Laurely’s. Factory 52, 6-9 p.m. factory52.com 8 Thursday Family Astronomy Night This night will be out of this world. families will take a tour of the Observatory, get a glimpse through a telescope (if clear) and enjoy a hands-on space activity or craft. Cincinnati Observatory, 7 p.m. $15 adult, $7 child, free for members. cincinnatiobservatory.org Music @ BCM 2024 Featuring Hippie House. BCM Amphitheater, 7-9 p.m. $7 adults, $5 members and children 13-18, free for children 12 and younger. bcmuseum.org FREE Rockin’ the Roebling Featuring The Menus. Schmidlapp Event Lawn, 6 p.m. cincinnatiparksfoundation.org Thursday Art Play: Game On! Young artists can learn all about the Creativity Center’s installation “Soft Bones’’ before creating a game of their own, working with friends to design a giant maze and making game-inspired artworks. Contemporary Arts Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $5 nonmember child, free for members. contemporaryartscenter.org Young Explorers Adventurous kiddos ages 5-10 can gather with an OT to play outside
with new friends. The sessions will focus on sensory play, social- emotional skill building, balance and coordination practice. An accompanying adult must stay for the duration of the session. Blue Ash Nature Park, 6-7 p.m. $40 per session. therapyworks.com/events 9 Friday FREE Back to School Bash The first day of school is right around the corner–spend a summer evening playing games, making crafts and watching Trolls on the big screen. Concessions and books available for purchase at the event. Hosted by ArtsConnect and Brown Hands Literacy LLC. Clifford George Park, 7:30 p.m. theartsconnect.us Florence Y’alls Home Game vs. Joliet Slammers. Celebrate all things NKY during 859 night–there will be $8 t-shirts, $5 beers for the grown-ups and it is only $9 admission to the game. It is also a Fireworks Friday, so be sure to stick around after the game. Thomas More Stadium, 7:03 p.m. Tickets starting at $10. florenceyalls.com FREE On Point Music Festival Spend the weekend watching Cincinnati’s hottest bands. There will be performances by Harbour, Coastal Club, Tweens, The Tillers and more. Families will also be able to enjoy the roller rink, beach volleyball and pickleball tournaments. August 9: 5:30-10 p.m., August 10: 2:30-10:30 p.m. Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove. cincinnati-oh.gov FREE Owl Lookout Explore the park at night while listening and looking for native owl species. Otto Armleder Memorial Park. Valid vehicle permit required for park entry. 8:30 p.m. greatparks.org FREE Ron Purdon Quintet Hear live jazz and swing standards while picking up some new reading material. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 7 p.m. josephbeth.com FREE Storytime in the Park Exploration Time Meet a new animal friend, hear a nature story from CHPL and explore nature, too. Miami Whitewater Forest, Visitor Center Playground, 10 a.m. Valid vehicle permit required for park entry. greatparks.org Summer Stargazing with Dean Regas Join nationally known astronomer Dean Regas for a night under the stars. Dean will share tips to identify stars, constellations, and planets
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in the nighttime sky as well as get you ready for the Perseid Meteor Shower. Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 7:30-9 p.m. Included in daily admission for non-members: $10 adult, $5 children ages 6-12, free for children five and younger and members. pyramidhill.org/events 10 Saturday FREE Art in the Park Connect with local talented artists during this day of creativity and community! See art, make art, be art. Families can purchase artwork, make art with free and pay-to-participate activities and take photos with a photographer. There will also be food available for purchase and other fun surprises. Hunter Park, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Some pay-to-participate activities available. theartroomcincinnati.com 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, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. artisanfest513.org Cincinnati Bengals Preseason Home Game Who Dey! Experience the jungle during their first Bengals preseason home game of the year, versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 7 p.m. See website for ticket pricing details. bengals.com Family Fun on the Hill: Sounds All Around Explore the noises all around while creating a nature sound map. Families can also play with percussion instruments from Band in a Van and enjoy a performance
from the Cincinnati Opera! Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Included in daily admission for non-members: $10 adult, $5 children ages 6-12, free for children five and younger and members. pyramidhill.org/events Fishing for Beginners (register) Learn the basics of fishing from Great Parks. There will be a limited number of fishing rods available on a first-come, first-served basis. Lake Isabella Boat House, 1 p.m. $2 advance registration, $4 walk-in + valid vehicle permit required for park entry. greatparks.org Florence Y’alls Home Game vs. Joliet Slammers. It’s country night! Get to the game early for a fun giveaway. There will be free concerts before and after the game, too. Thomas More Stadium. 6:36 p.m. Tickets starting at $10. florenceyalls.com FREE Meteors and Moths at the Mound Watch moths dance under UV light and search the sky for shooting stars! Woodland Mound, 9 p.m. Valid vehicle permit required for park entry. greatparks.org 11 Sunday Florence Y’alls Home Game vs. Joliet Slammers. Thomas More Stadium. 5:07 p.m. Tickets starting at $10. florenceyalls.com FREE Kite Flying Look to the sky! Pigs Aloft Kite Association will be flying their extraordinary kites on the front lawn of the VOA Museum. National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting, Noon-4 p.m. westchesteroh.org FREE KIDCHELLA 2024
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Get ready to send off summer with Cincinnati’s favorite family festival! This super festive afternoon includes live music by Zak Morgan, Sound Support and more; balloon animals and facepainting with Gia’s Balloon Buddies LLC; animal ambassador meet and greet with Dino Buddies LLC; free snack samples, while available, from Harvest Snaps; and sweet treats available for purchase from Snowie Cincinnati. Cottell Park, 1-4 p.m. cincinnatifamilymagazine.com Piano Man Generations Legendary pianists Billy Joel and Elton John will be celebrated by father and son duo Terry and Nick Davies. Aronoff Center, 3 p.m. Tickets starting at $48. cincinnatiarts.org FREE Sensory Explorations Explore the Taft Museum’s collections through touch and hearing! Tools like 3D printed reproductions, fabric samples and soundscapes will turn the Taft into a multi-sensory adventure. Taft Museum of Art. 1-3 p.m. taftmuseum.org Sunday, Sun-day, Sundae Can’t get enough of the Sun? This program will delve into all things sun including tours of the Observatory’s historic buildings, kids activities and safe viewing of sunspots and solar flares from their 1845 telescope. Breakout Games will be joining in on the fun and there will be a chance to win free game play at their local escape room. Of course this Sunday will feature delicious sundaes, too! Cincinnati Observatory, Noon-3 p.m. $10 adult, $5 child, free for members. cnicinnatiobservatory.org Unicorn Tea Party This magical afternoon will feature unicorn-themed treats and activities for little ones. Don’t miss out on this fantastical tea party experience. The Bon Bonerie, 2-4 p.m. $45. Cincinnati Reds Home Game vs. STL + Family Discount Days + Bark in the Park (must pre- purchase tickets in advance, activities and samples for pups will be available in the First Star Fan Zone.) Great American Ball Park, 6:40 p.m. Rickets starting at $10. reds.com 13 Tuesday FREE Blue Ash Nature Park Summer Concert Series Featuring Cincinnati Brass Band. parteadiva.com 12 Monday
Blue Ash Nature Park, 7-9 p.m. blueashevents.com Cincinnati Reds Home Game vs. STL + 3-2-1 Tuesdays , $3 12 oz. Buds and Bud Lights, $2 hot dogs and $1 ice cream cups. Great American Ball Park, 6:40 p.m. Tickets starting at $10. reds.com FREE FC Soccer Pre-Match at the Park Get ready for the big game with family-friendly activities at the park and grab a bite from local food trucks. Presented by ProLink Staffing. Washington Park, 4:30-6:30 p.m. washingtonpark.org Florence Y’alls Home Game vs. Windy City Thunderbolts. It’s Li’l Y’allers night where kids have the opportunity to run the bases before the game. It is also $2 Tuesday, meaning $2 admission, hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream and 16oz. sodas. WOW! Thomas More Stadium, 6:42 p.m. Tickets starting at $10. florenceyalls.com 14 Wednesday Cincinnati Reds Home Game vs. STL. Great American Ball Park, 6:40 p.m. Tickets starting at $10. reds.com Florence Y’alls Home Game vs. Windy City Thunderbolts. This game is for the dogs–literally! It is Bark in the Park! Fans can bring their furry friends to the game. Thomas More Stadium, 6:41 p.m. Tickets starting at $10. florenceyalls.com FREE Waynesville Street Faire Spend an afternoon shopping at local vendor booths and listening to music, and be sure to grab a yummy snack, too! Historic District Main Street, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. waynesvilleshops.com 15 Thursday FREE Ault Park Summer Music Festival Unwind with the family during this fantastic free music festival. There will be inflatables, games and kids crafts as well as food and drink available for purchase, too. Featuring Floyd and the Walkmen. Ault Park, 6 p.m. aultparkac.org Florence Y’alls Home Game vs. Windy City Thunderbolts. Thomas More Stadium, 6:44 p.m. Tickets starting at $10. florenceyalls.com Reds Day at the Zoo Root, root, root for the home team! Head to the zoo for a Q&A session with Cincinnati Reds players and
meet some Reds mascots, too. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 11 a.m.-noon. Included with Zoo admission. See website for tickets.. cincinnatizoo.org Thursday Art Play: Museum Artists Learn about some amazing CAC staff artists and create unique pieces inspired by their works. Stick around after the program for yoga. Contemporary Arts Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $5 non-member children (2-6 years old), free for members and families with a valid SNAP or food assistance card. contemporaryartscenter.org FREE Wee Wonder About Water Toddlers and young children can float in to learn about water on (and perhaps in) the creek, do water activities, and make a wavy craft. Sharon Woods, Sharon Centre, 10 a.m. Valid vehicle permit required for park entry. greatparks.org 16 Friday FREE CAM Baby Tours (register) Enjoy a 40-minute tour to stimulate babies’ developing minds and introduce them to the world of art. Babies and their caregivers can create fun baby-safe artwork in the Rosenthal Education Center. Strollers are not permitted on this tour, so that baby and their caregiver can better experience the art together. The August 16 tours will spotlight moving to the music! Cincinnati Art Museum, 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. cincinnatiartmuseum.org Charm at the Farm This open-air vintage market, located on a 56-acre farm will feature home decor, furniture, rustic gifts, tasty treats from local food trucks and a fun photo op experience, too. Charm at the
Farm, 4-8 p.m. Tickets starting at $10, VIP and Early Bird tickets available. charmatthefarm.com Children’s Museum Dance Party Explore the museum then stop to shake your sillies out and boogie with friends at a fun dance party. Duke Energy Children’s Museum. 10:30 a.m. Included in admission $22.50 adult, $15.50 children 3-12, Cincinnati Reds Home Game vs. KC + City Connect Fridays + Fireworks Friday + Post-Game Concert featuring The Docksiders. Great American Ball Park, 6:40 p.m. Tickets starting at $10. reds.com Dinosaur Adventure Parent Survival Night Triceratops, Velociraptors and dinosaurs of all kinds come alive in the Little Jurassic Gym! Each kid- osaurus will experience prehistoric adventures using big body play, directive activities and thrilling games! In addition to super-fun activities, cheese pizza and crafts are also included. The Little Gym of Mason, 5-8 p.m. $45 nonmember, $40.50 member. thelittlegym.com One Night of Queen free for members. cincymuseum.org For one night only the legendary Queen tribute band, One Night of Queen, will be taking to the stage in Cincinnati! Taft Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets starting at $29. tafttheatre.org Story Time for Littles: Plants & Trees Listen, move, play and create. Stories curated with help from Lane Library. Make leaf prints and learn about the wonderful variety of plants and trees seen outside every day! Pyramid Hill
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