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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