SMALE FAMILY FUN ~ Enjoy a Smaletastic morning of puppet shows, petting zoos, live music, free ice cream, and more, including a low-sensory hour from 9-10 a.m.. Smale Riverfront Park, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. cincinnati-oh.gov THURSDAY ART PLAY Get ready for National Donut Day one day early by making cardboard donuts, building donut sculptures, and eating some real donuts! Contemporary Arts Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $5 per non mem- ber child, free for members and families with a valid SNAP or EBT card. contemporaryartscenter.org The crickets aren’t the only ones singing! Pack a blanket (and a pic- nic!) and enjoy a lively evening of music from The Laughing Lizards, dancing, and outdoor fun for all ages. Cincinnati Nature Center, 6-8 p.m. $8-12, free for members and children 2 and under. cincynature.org GETTIN’TO THE POINT ~ Enjoy live performances from top local bands at this energetic summer concert series celebrating Cincinnati’s music scene. Sawyer fri 5 FAMILY MUSIC PICNIC OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT ~ Relax in a scenic garden setting and enjoy a movie under the stars—bring a blanket or chair for this cozy evening event. Spring Grove Cemetery, 9-11 p.m. Free. springgrove.org PUPPETS FOR LUNCH ~ Pack a picnic and enjoy a fun pup- pet show, followed by a hands-on craft in this family-friendly outdoor program. ArtsConnect, noon-2 p.m. Free, suggested $2 donation. theartsconnect.us STORYTIME ON THE FARM ~ Each week, hear a new themed book and enjoy awesome themed activities such as crafts, sensory play, or games. Winton Woods, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. greatparks.org SUPER SPROUTS GARDEN CLUB Short, sweet and full of nature discoveries in the garden, this Point, 6-10 p.m. Free. cincinnatiparks.org
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ability and conservation themed night. There will also be a fun com- et on a stick craft for the kiddos. Burnet Woods Band Stand, 7-9 p.m. Free. cliftonculturalarts.org POP-UP PLAY ~ Spark creativity with hands-on activities and imaginative play at this recurring community event. Imagination Alley, 4-6 p.m. Free. imaginationalleyotr.com REC READS ~ Bring little ones for art-themed story time, sensory play, and gallery scavenger hunts in this engaging museum program. Local author Michelle Pierce will be the special guest of the day! Cincinnati Art Museum, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Free. cincinnatiartmuseum.org thu 4 FLORENCE Y’ALLS VS. WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS Thomas More Stadium, 6:54 p.m. $13+. florenceyalls.com GROOVIN’ ON THE GREEN ~ Enjoy a night of live music from Talkbox Comes Alive, food trucks, and family-friendly fun at this popular summer concert series. Village Green Park, 6-9 p.m. Free. fairfield-city.org
CINEMA UNDER THE STARS ~ Pack a lawn chair and some movie snacks for a relaxing evening under the stars watching a fan-favorite movie. Washington Park, 9 p.m., Tuesdays in June. Free. washingtonpark.org FLORENCE Y’ALLS VS. WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS Happy $2 Tuesday! Save big on tickets, hot dogs, popcorn, 16 oz. sodas and ice creams, too. Thomas More Stadium, 6:52 p.m. $2+. florenceyalls.com POP UP PLAY ~ Get moving and grooving with Pones Dance! Washington Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. washingtonpark.org wed 3 CINCINNATI REDS VS. KANSAS CITY ROYALS Great American Ball Park, 7:10 p.m. $8+. mlb.com/reds FAIRFIELD FARMERS MARKET ~ Shop fresh produce, baked goods, and handmade items at this mid- week market featuring local ven- dors and seasonal finds. Fairfield Community Arts Center Parking Lot, 4-7 p.m. Free. fairfield-city.org FLORENCE Y’ALLS VS. WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS Get to the stadium early or some live pre-game wrestling, courtesy of NWF. Thomas More Stadium, 6:51 p.m. $13+. florenceyalls.com WEDNESDAYS IN THE WOODS ~ The Comet Bluegrass All-Stars will be headlining this special sustain-
mon 1 CINCINNATI REDS VS. KANSAS CITY ROYALS Great American Ball Park, 7:10 p.m. $8+. mlb.com/reds DESTINATION MONARCH Walk amongst playful pollinators at the annual butterfly show! Krohn Conservatory, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. through August 9. $8-12, tickets must be purchased online. cincinnati-oh.gov
JAZZ AT THE PARK ~ Enjoy an evening of live jazz
music in a relaxed outdoor setting, perfect for a summer night in the city. Washington Park, 6 p.m. Free. washingtonpark.org tue 2 ANIMAL TALES ~ Enjoy a nature-themed story and hands-on activity designed to spark curiosity about the outdoors. Woodland Mound, 10-11 a.m. Free. greatparks.org CINCINNATI REDS VS. KANSAS CITY ROYALS Lou Gehrig Day! Great American Ball Park, 7:10 p.m. $8+. mlb.com/reds
JOLLY THURSDAY: PENICK’S MOBILE PETTING ZOO ~
Meet and interact with a variety of animals—including a magical unicorn—at this fun, family-friend- ly park event with Penick’s Mobile Petting Zoo. AJ Jolly, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. cc-pl.org
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