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What's Up This Weekend {June 26, 27}

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Are you ready for an amazing weekend? There’s so much going on this weekend, my head was spinning just writing about it all!  From classes at Happen Inc and the UnMuseum to baseball games and festivals, there’s a little something here for families with children of all ages.  We hope you have a great weekend!

PS. In honor of my new job in the arts, you’ll notice this weekend’s write up includes several activities that are arts related!

Saturday

Happen Inc — Head over to Happen Inc‘s Northside location for its “Be a Bookworm” event and let your children have a blast creating their own imaginative book this Saturday.  Open 10am – 5pm; call (513) 751-2345 or visit http://www.happeninc.com (click on Events) for details.

UnMuseum — Have you been to The UnMuseum? The 4th Saturday of each month the Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) hosts “Family Saturday” from 1-4 pm. Children in attendance work with a real artist joins families in creating art projects  inspired by current & upcoming exhibits at the Musuem. Open to children ages 5-10 (+ adult chaperon); Members of the CAC are free, Nonmembers pay general CAC admission – Adults $7.50/children (3-13) $4.50. Visit http://contemporaryartscenter.org for details.

Cincinnati Art Museum — Family ARTventures at the Cincinnati Art Museum help children learn more about artists and art through hands on tours that include touchable objects and art stops.  Tour kicks off in the front lobby at 1pm. Family ARTventures is free, parking just $4 (free parking for members).Visit http://www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org or call (513) 721-2787 for complete details.

Great American Ball Park — Get out the peanuts and cracker jacks, the Cincinnati Reds are in town this weekend! Head down to Great American Ball Park Saturday to see the Reds take on Cleveland at 7:10pm.  Free Reds pennant to the first 20,000 fans in the gates.  Pick up $5 tickets in the upper levels and pack a cooler for a low cost/high fun evening at the ballpark! For more savings and ideas, check out this post we wrote last year on Family Fun {and $1 hot dogs ;-)} at the Reds ballpark.

Florence Freedom — This is a baseball town! Saturday the Florence Freedom take on the Southern Illinois Miners at Champion Window Field in Florence.  Game starts at 6:05pm; Tickets are $10-$12 VIP, $9, $7 lawn. Call (859) 594-4487 or visit http://www.florencefreedom.com for complete details.

Boone County Arboretum — Does your children love kites? Then you wont want to miss Boone County Arboretum‘s Kite Festival at Central Park.  Hosted at shelter #2, the fun event includes a team of trick kite performers and attendees will have a chance to make their own kite! Runs 12p.m. – 3p.m. Visit http://www.bcarboretum.org for complete details.

Warren County Arts Festival –– Downtown Lebanon hosts the Warren County Arts Festival featuring art for sale from 54 juried local/regional artists such as painters, wood workers, jewelers, sculptors, glass artists, photography and more. Festival includes lots of tasty food, street performers and more. Children’s art activities available at no cost all day. Free to attend; runs 10a.m. – 6p.m. For more information call (513) 934-9905 or visit http://www.warrencountyarts.org.

Sunday

Taft Museum of Art — Sundays are Free at the Taft Museum of Art! In addition to great self-guided tours just for children & families, the Taft offers children’s labels in the permanent collection with kid-friendly descriptions of many of the artworks. Visit www.taftmuseum.org for details.

Cincinnati Art Museum — Can’t make it on Saturday to Family ARTventures at the Cincinnati Art Museum (see above for details)? It’s offered on Sunday too!  Tour kicks off in the front lobby at 3pm. Family ARTventures is free, parking just $4 (free parking for members).Visit http://www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org or call (513) 721-2787 for complete details.

Great American Ball Park — Weekend fun continues with the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday as they return to Great American Ball Park to take on Cleveland at 1:10pm.  Free Reds team card set to the first 30,000 fans in the gates.  Check out this post we wrote last year on Family Fun {and $1 hot dogs ;-)} at the Reds ballpark for ideas on how to have fun & save $$ at Great American.

Florence Freedom — Sunday also sees the Florence Freedom returning to take on the Southern Illinois Miners once again.  Game starts at 6:05pm; Tickets are $10-$12 VIP, $9, $7 lawn. Call (859) 594-4487 or visit http://www.florencefreedom.com for complete details. Sunday Twilight N’s game is themed Twilight Night where fans can choose Team Edward or Team Jacob… also families will enjoy Family Fun Sunday which features autographs with players, running the bases and a pre-game parade for kids.

All Weekend Long

St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Festival — Head to the St. Vincent Ferrer Church on Montgomery Road this weekend for some good old fashion family festival fun.  Enjoy rides, raffles and games for all ages. Runs Friday 6 p.m. – Midnight; Saturday 5p.m. to midnight; Sunday 4-10p.m. For more information, call (513) 791-9030.
East Row Garden Walk ––  Join the East Row Garden Club as they host their 9th annual East Row Garden Walk. View nine amazing gardens in Newport’s historic district from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday. Tickets for the Garden Walk are just $15. Visit their website for complete details and information on all the events happening over the course of the 2 days! A portion of the proceeds will go to Brighton Center, Inc.

Panegyri Greek Festival – One of the best festivals of the summer, the Panegyri Greek Festival features authentic Greek cuisine, delicious pastries, lots of great live music, raffles, games and plenty of amusement rides for kids and grownups alike. Cost is $2, with children 12 and under admitted for free. Runs Friday 5p.m.-11p.m.; Saturday 3p.m. – 11p.m.; Sunday 1p.m. – 8p.m. Call (513) 591-0043 or visit http://www.holytrinity.oh.goarch.org/92.html for complete details.

Paddlefest — Grab your sunscreen because this weekend is the 9th Annual Ohio River Way’s Paddlefest! Head down to the Ohio River and check out the LARGEST canoe and kayak festival in the entire country! More than 1,800 paddlers will be floating along the Ohio from more than 15 states ranging and ranging in age from 5 to 80+! The weekend is jam-packed with events so head over to their website for complete details.

Taste of Fort Mitchell – Head to Fort Mitchell, KY Saturday & Sunday for some yummy fun. Sample some of the best menu offerings from local restaurants. Includes Civil War Reenactment both days.  Costs vary; hosted at Children’s Home Picnic Grounds. Visit the City of Fort Mitchell website for details (click on Events).

More?
Know of a great event in your neck of the woods this weekend? Please let us know in the comments! The more the merrier.  Have a great weekend everyone!

Comments

  2. Erin (Hebronmommy) says

    Thanks for all of the great info Shannan! I think we are going to the Kite Festival in Boone County on Saturday. Ben just loved when some of the neighbor kids were flying their kites on our street a couple of weeks ago :). Plus it’s free, so you can’t beat that!

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