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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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FREE OTR Performs Break out a lawn chair and see local talent shine. Performances vary weekly and could include anything from ballet performances, Shakespeare reenactments and Jazz shows. Washington Park, 6-8 p.m. washingtonpark.org Sunday History Tours Investigate the Observatory’s buildings and two main telescopes during these Sunday tours. If time and weather permits, safe solar viewing through a telescope will be provided. Tours at noon and 1:30 p.m. Cincinnati Observatory, $10 adult, $5 kid/senior/veteran, free for members. cincinnatiobservatory.org 5 Monday FREE Library Babies Fun songs, rhymes, stories and movement for babies and their caregivers. Best for birth-18m. Groesbeck Branch, 10:15.-11 a.m. cincinnatilibrary.org 6 Tuesday FREE Blue Ash Nature Park Summer Concert Series Live music in a beautiful outdoor setting. Shows feature some of the best local entertainers. Featuring Queen City Krewe. Blue Ash Nature Park, 7-9 p.m. blueashevents.com FREE Market on the Square 2024 Grab a bite from a local food truck, dine alfresco, and hear some live tunes during this weekly event. Fountain Square, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.. myfountainsquare.com Nature Playscape Toddler Storytime Enjoy time outside with a story expert as they sing songs and read nature-themed books. Each week
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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