Not sure what to do this weekend? We’ve got a few ideas to get you started.  We don’t know everything, so if you’ve got a great event that’s taking place this weekend, let us know about it in the comments!

Have a great weekend,

The FFC team

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Cincinnati Travel Sports & Boat Show -  Who doesn’t love to look at boats?  Here’s a fun, indoor activity that will have you forgetting about the cold and thinking about the summer! Admission is $10 adults, children 13 and under are free.

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American Girl Fashion Show Auditions - Has your daughter  ever dreamed of being just like her American Girl doll? Now she has the chance. On Saturday, January 23 from 9am – 12pm, auditions are being held at Dry Ridge Toyota (18 Taft Hwy) in Dry Ridge, KY. Organizers are looking for girls age 4-13 from all ethnic background to model historical and contemporary American Girl Doll fashions. Visit http://www.mckinney-marketing.com/contact.html for details.

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Dora/Diego Party-  On Saturday, January 23 the Walton, KY Public Library invites you to bring your little ones, ages 2-5, out to the library at 11am to party with Dora & Diego.  Space is Limited; register online or call 342-2665.

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Cincinnati Cyclones Kids Eat Free Night - Get ready for some fun at US Bank Arena. Attend the Cincinnati Cyclones hockey game Saturday night and your kids(between ages 2-12) will receive a voucher that lets them eat for free! 7:30PM-10:30PM. Click here for ticket information.
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Broomball League - Here’s something fun, stop down on Fountain Square on Saturday, January 23 and catch the weekend broomball league in action. Games run from 9=11am.  Free to watch! Not heard of broomball before? It’s a fun game that combines elements of soccer and hockey.  For more information call 513-621-4400.

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Ice Skating on Fountain Square - Christmas may be over, but the Fountain Square ice rink is still going strong.  Check the web site for hours, cost is just $2.50 for admission and $2.50 for skate rental. Call 513.979.4738 or visit www.myfountainsquare.com for rink status.

Enjoy some hockey and help teach your children about  giving back!

On Friday, Nov. 27 and again on Saturday, Dec. 26, the Cincinnati Cyclones will host a Kids Eat Free night.  Children ages 2 to 12 who bring kid-friendly, nutritious food items  to the game for donation to the FreestoreFoodbank will receive a voucher for a free kid’s meal containing a John Morrell Hot Dog, bag of Grippo’s chips and a beverage.

Greater Cincinnati has a lot going on this weekend and we’re excited to share some of these events with you.  Hopefully, you’ll find something family-friendly that sparks your interest.  Have a great weekend.

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Nov. 6 - Cincinnati Cylcones take on the Toledo Walleye – Throwback Night – 7:30pm – US Bank Arena. Tickets are only $7 and you get $1 beers, $1 hot dogs, $1 pizza.  Wow, you can’t beat that. 800-745-3000.

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Nov. 6-7- FAME (The School for Creative & Performing Arts) Aranoff Center Ticket Information

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Nov. 6-7 – Miss Saigon performed by the Loveland Stage Theater Company – Call 513-697-6769 for information. tickets are $19/general admission and $16 for seniors/students.

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Nov. 6-8 – Royal Hanneford Circus – The Bank of Kentucky Center – Northern Kentucky University. Get tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or at select Kroger stores or call 800-745-3000. Visit www.bankofkentuckycenter.com for more info.

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Nov. 7 – The Education & Enrichment Fair - 10am-3pm – Presented by Cincinnati Family & Northern Kentucky Family Magazine – preschools, day cares, enrichment programs such as music, dance, and art will be featured. Sycamore Plaza, Kenwood (across from Kenwood Towne Center).

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Nov. 7- Family First Saturday - Cincinnati Art Museum – Art in Bloom - FREE – 1-4pm. Scavenger hunts, art activities, demos and more. 953 Eden Park Dr. 513-721-2787 or www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

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Nov. 7 – Kinderklaus Market – 9:30am-3pm – Crafts, holiday decorations, baked goods. $5 admission and free admission for seniors ages 65 and up and kids 12 and under. Benefits Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Receptions Banquet and Conference Center – 10681 Loveland Madeira Rd., Loveland. 513-683-2614.

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Nov. 7 – Linton’s Peanut Butter & Jam Session - http://www.lintonmusic.org/PBJ.htm – Dancing Day with Bach, Vivaldi 7 Irish Jigs. 10am & 11:30am – Enjoy chamber music with your preschooler. Tickets are $4 person or purchase a flex book of 4 for only $12. Performance at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church – 7701 Kenwood Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio.  Call 513-381-6868 for more info.

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Nov. 7 – Cincinnati Sports Club – Novemberfest Open House – www.cincinnatisportsclub.com - FREE – 10am-4pm – 3950 Red Bank Rd., 513-527-4000.

• The Christ Hospital will also be on hand having a health fair with most events free. See many local health and wellness groups.
• Indoor Fall Festival – FREE – inflatables, games, program demos, mascot appearances and more.

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Nov. 7 – Families Create - FREE - Paper Party – 10am-Noon – Taft Museum of Art - 316 Pike St. 513-684-4528. Reservations required. $12/nonmember adult/child & $8/member adult child.

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Nov. 7 – The Chinese Acrobats of Hebei – 7pm – Miami University Middletown – Dave Finkelman Auditorioum. Order tickets by phone 513-727-3383 or visit www.tickets.muhoio.edu. $35/adults, $15/students & youth, $25/MU Faculty & Staff & Seniors. See more info in ShannanB’s recent post on FFC.

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Nov. 7 – Children’s Concert – Thadeus Rex – Read Like a Rock Star! -www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com – 11am – Tickets are $7/adults and $5/children – Covedale Center for the Performing Arts – 4990 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati. 513-241-6550.

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Nov. 8 – Amazing Race Family Challenge – 1-3pm – FREE – Head to Ault Park for this great family event where you will be on a nature quest with your kids (best for ages 5-12). Please RSVP in advance to 513-761-4313. 3600 Observatory Rd., Cincinnati.

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Nov. 8 – Dedication Ceremony – Deerfield Honors Veterans Park – 2pm – Cottell Park - Representatives from all branches of the military will be there to unveil the bell cast by the Verdin Company as well as host Cammy Dierking from WKRC Local Channel 12. 5487 Irwin Simpson Road.