THE CINCINNATI ART BOOK FAIR RETURNS! Launched in 2017, the Cincinnati Art Book Fair puts the spotlight on artists from the midwest and beyond who author awesome books and craft one-of-a-kind works of art. This free event has taken place in several locations over the years, but will once again be held at The Carne- gie in Covington, KY this year. With over 60 vendors and artists displaying their works, there is a wide range of arts and styles to take in and enjoy. This artist-run fair is fun for all; be sure to check it out on August 29-30. Learn more at cincinnatiartbookfair.com.
KIDCHELLA 2026
Get ready to ROCK at Cincinnati Family Magazine’s annual Kidchella family music festival. This electric annual event will take place Saturday, August 1 at Cottell Park in Deerfield Township. Families can join in on the excitement from 1-4 p.m. With live music all afternoon, touch-a-truck, princesses, dinosaurs, mini-horses, and more, this event is truly for the whole family. Even vendors at Kidchella bring the fun with obstacle courses, sensory bins, activities galore, freebies, and so. much. more. An assortment of food trucks will be onsite to keep the growling tummies at bay. Admission to Kidchella is FREE—be sure to pop by the Cincy Fam booth to say, “Hi!”. Learn more at cincinnatifamilymagazine.com.
RED PANDA BIRTH AT CINCINNATI ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN
Congratulations are in order to new mom Marcy the red panda, and the entire Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. An adorable baby red panda was born at the zoo this summer! The Red Panda breeding program started in Cincinnati in the 1980s, and this specific cub’s birth marks a monumental milestone: 100 red panda cubs born here. Originally pregnant with twins, Marcy’s surviving cub was born on June 22nd, with both mom and baby doing well, bonding behind the scenes. Follow the zoo on social media for updates, and learn more about conservation at cincinnatizoo.org.
NEW MONTESSORI TRAINING INSTITUTE OPENS
Cincinnati Public Schools has opened a new training institute for current and future CPS teach- ers to earn official Montessori credentials. This in-house training, which will be offered at Bram- ble Nature Campus in Cincinnati, is a cost-effective alternative to a traditional university option. The first cohort includes 66 CPS teachers who will complete the two-year program focused on the benefits of Montessori learning—teaching children independence while also encouraging their creativity and curiosity. Discover more about this program at cps-k12.org.
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