Cincinnati Family—February 2025

event/2025/02/19/2-beer CREATE & PLAY Explore the galleries with young ones while learning about art through guided activities and interactive games.Then get creative in the studio and make a masterpiece to take home. This monthly program is designed for children ages 2–6 and their caregivers and the February program will highlight the exhibition| Mystery & Benevolence. Taft Museum of Art, 10:15- 11 a.m., Free. taftmuseum. org/families-children/youth- programs 20 Thursday THURSDAY ART PLAY Children can get crafty and create works of art inspired by Vivian Brown. Stick around after the program for some kid-friendly yoga. Contemporary Arts Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $0-5. contemporaryartscenter.org TOBY: A TRIBUTE TOTOBY KEITH Get ready for a wild ride through the heart and soul of country music with TOBY, the ultimate tribute to the bad boy of country music, Toby Keith!This electrifying show is guaranteed to leave audiences on their feet, singing along to hit after hit of great country music, all brought to life by the one and only HollywoodYates! Aronoff Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m. $44. cincinnatiarts. org/events/detail/toby-a-

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21 Friday

CAPITOL FOOLS Take a look into crazy

political culture and hear hilarious song parodies and foolish reflections that inspire belly-laughs. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 2 p.m., additional shows through February 22nd. $60+. cincinnatiarts.org/events/ detail/capitol-fools CINCINNATI

DR. SEUSS’S THE CAT INTHE HAT. See February 15.

BALLET PRESENTS THE WIZARD OF OZ

available on a first-come, first-served basis, or families can bring their own. Nature Center atThe Summit, 2 p.m. Free. greatparks.org 17 Monday SCHOOL’S OUT! WINTER WOODLANDS DAY CAMP It’s never too cold for camp! Campers ages five to ten can spend a day at the park hiking, meeting animals, playing games, singing songs and so much more with new friends! Cincinnati Nature Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $80-95. cincynature.org/ things-to-do 18 Tuesday BUTLER BULLDOGS AT XAVIER MUSKETEERS MEN’S BASKETBALL Cintas Center, 8 p.m. $35-60. goxavier.com

this possible by pushing the boundaries of the performing arts, with a unique blend of stunning costuming, high-tech backdrops and an orchestra like no other. Audiences will be amazed by how vibrant, exciting and profound classical Chinese culture can be! Children under 5 are not permitted. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 2 p.m., production runs February 15-16th. $89.50+. cincinnatiarts.org/ events/detail/shen-yun-25 16 Sunday participants running their hearts out! 2-mile, 5k, 10k and kid’s dash races make this Valentine’s Day-themed race super sweet. Racers will love the swag, adorable medals, treats at the finish line and more. Sawyer Point, 9 a.m.-noon. $15-275. cli. re/92933-couple-shuffle--- COUPLE SHUFFLE This race will have

There’s no place like Music Hall during the Cincinnati Ballet’s production of The Wizard of Oz. Join Dorothy on the yellow brick road but watch out for the Wicked Witch and her flying monkeys. Music Hall, 7:30 p.m., production runs through March 2nd. $39+. cballet.org PICKLEBALL PADDLE GIVEAWAY - CYCLONES VS. HEARTLANDERS Pickle? Puck? Paddle? Pickleball Paddle! Be the most stylish person on the court with a Cyclones pickleball paddle (first 3,000 fans into the Arena). Plus it is a 513 Friday featuring $5 Craft Drafts & Seltzers, $1 Popcorn and $3 Burgers! Heritage Bank Center, 7:35-10:35 p.m. $21+. heritagebankcenter.com/ event/2025/02/21/pickleball- paddle-giveaway 22 Saturday COSMIC KIDS AT THE CINCINNATI OBSERVATORY Inspire kids to be future astronomers, physicists, scientists and engineers with the monthly Cosmic Kids class at the Cincinnati Observatory! Participants will be engaged in an astronomically fun and interactive program all about coding. Parents are welcome to join in on the cosmic fun or drop off their kids for the program. Cincinnati Observatory, 9:30-10:30 a.m.(K-2) or 11 a.m.-noon (3-5), $10-12.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO A new musical about

growing up and growing old (in no particular order), this coming-of-age story follows 16 year old Kimberly after her move to a new suburban town in New Jersey.The NewYorkTimes raves that thisTony Award winning musical is “profoundly funny and deeply moving.” Recommended for ages 13 and older. Aronoff Center, 7:30 p.m., production runs through March 2nd. $35-101. cincinnatiarts.org 19 Wednesday CYCLONES VS. WALLEYE Ice Hockey, Ice Cold $2 Beers - enough said. Heritage Bank Center, 7:35-10:35 p.m. $21+. heritagebankcenter.com/

cincinnati-oh PUCK PLUSH

tribute-to-toby-keith WE CALL IT BALLET This ballet story is illuminated, literally!

GIVEAWAY MATINEE - CYCLONES VS. FUEL

Always wanted a Cyclones puck?Today is the day!The first 3,000 fans into the arena will take home a squeezable, lovable plush puck! Heritage Bank Center, 3:05-6:05 p.m. $21+. heritagebankcenter. com/event/2025/02/16/puck- plush-giveaway-matinee

Ballerinas will pirouette in dazzling glow-in-the- dark costumes during this spellbinding dance and light show. Memorial Hall OTR, 6:30 or 9 p.m. $36-55. cincinnatiuncovered.com WEE WONDER ABOUT SNAKES Slither on into the park to learn all about snakes with themed activities and crafts. Sharon Woods, Sharon Centre, 10 a.m. Free.

TIE DYING WITH SNOW AND ICE There are so many

unique ways to tie dye, including using snow, ice and creativity! Shirts are

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