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Shannanb 12 November 2009 Family Friendly Events & Activities 24 views No Comment Print This Post  Email This Post

Another weekend is upon us and that means time to get out and experience our great city! Here are some of the things our contributors are thinking about checking out this weekend:
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Holiday Market - November 13- 15 the Duke Energy Convention Center hosts the Cincinnati Holiday Market. A great event for those looking to get a jump start on your holiday shopping, it runs 10am-8pm Fri/Sat and 10am-5pm on Sun.

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Holiday and Nearly New Used Book Sale –  This weekend the Anderson Township Branch Library hosts a holiday and nearly new used book sale.  Hours are 10am-8pm Thursday, 10am-6pm Friday, 10am – 5:30pm Saturday. Complete details can be found on the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County web site: http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org.

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ARTrageous – Black Anthology of Music – Nov. 14  - 11am & 1pm – See Kathy Wade and enjoy some great jazz as she leads a musical production of the origins and influences of jazz.  Tickets are $5 and it’s best for ages 3-10. Raymond Walters College. Call 513-745-5705 or visit www.rwc.uc.edu for tickets and info. Later see “An Intimate Evening of Jazz” – 8pm – Have an adult night out and hear some great jazz. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

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Linton’s Peanut Butter & Jam Session – Nov. 14  - 10am & 11:30am – Dancing Day – Bach, Vilvaldi and Irish Jigs – $4/person. Kennedy Heights Presbyterian Church – 6312 Kennedy Ave.  See previous FFC post http://familyfriendlycincinnati.com/?p=943 for more info.

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 Mt. Washington Artworks – Second Saturday Art – Nov. 14  - cincinnatiartclasses.com – 11am-3pm – FREE for all ages – On the second Sat. of the month, head to Anderson Twp for a FREE art class – create art and enjoy refreshments and see an art class. Mt. Washington ArtWorks – 6450 Sherman Ave., Anderson Twp., Ohio. 513-232-3738.

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Mason Kiwanis Club’s 51st Annual Pancake Day Social – Nov. 14  - 7 am-1 pm in the Mason Middle School Commons. The festive event is a Mason tradition, raising money to sponsor local community organizations and events that focus on young children in our community. You’ll want to try “The Works;” a Kiwanis tradition that includes pancakes, sausage, biscuits & gravy and a choice of milk, coffee or juice-all for just $5!  Call 702-7394 for advanced tickets.

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Tea Party Mystery Train -Nov. 14-15 –  LM&M Railroad - Departs Sat. & Sun. for train ride at 11am, 1pm, 3pm and Tea Party at Noon & 4pm.  General admission is $35 and children ages 2-12 are $30. For train ride only general admission is $20 and ages 2-12 are $15. 513-933-8022.

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 Alice in Wonderland – Nov. 15 –  2pm – Clifton Performance Theatre. Tickets are $7/child, $10/adults, $8/seniors. Cast is all kids ages 13 and under. 404 Ludlow, Cincinnati, Ohio. 513-861-7469.

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Frisch Marionettes  Sunday November 15 at 2pm, the award-winning Frisch Marionettes delight audiences of all ages in this action-packed show. Boone Co. Main Library 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington KY.(859) 342-BOOK.  This is a free event but space is limited so register here www.bcpl.org.