Family Friendly Cincinnati is known for our weekend round-up posts where we share all kinds of family fun going on around town on the weekends. We’ve decided to change things up a little bit and write MONTHLY posts instead! This way we can include family fun that happens during the week, because there’s so many great things going on in our community, and not just on the weekends. Check out this full list, add some events to your calendars, and keep checking back because we will update it throughout the month! Also, if we’ve missed an event there’s a link at the bottom of this post to submit events. Have a fun month of March! We hope we can lend a hand in planning good old fashioned family fun for you.
**Please note, for the March edition we have added in the last few days of February as well, so you don’t miss any fun at all in the coming days!
Looking for meat-less dinners this Lenten Season? Visit our Fish Fry Listings Post or our Great Lenten Dining Post.
For a complete rundown of Easter Events on both sides of the river check out our Easter Egg Hunts, Bunny Sightings & Events post.
Family Friendly Things to Do in Cincinnati & NKY {March 2015}
February 27 ~ March 8
ManaTots Story Time Friday (with Miss Sarah and her guitar), February 27 – 10-10:30am blue manatee bookstore bluemanateebooks.com blue manatee children’s bookstore Free – The blue manatee tradition of great books, easy laughs, and sweet songs.
Family Festival: String is in the Air! February 28, 2015 1:00-4:00 pm Contemporary Arts Center 44 East Sixth Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Free! Little lines can have a big effect. They can create giant spider webs, make up city grids or be used to form a secret code! The artist Anne Lindberg creates line drawings both on and off the paper and you’re invited to do the same! Let’s explore the use of lines with Morse code bracelets, zigzag collages and a gigantic string maze. Don’t miss out on all the lovely lines! This Family Festival is FREE!
Objects of Desire February 28, 2015 – 5 pm-8 pm Neusole Glassworks http://neusoleglassworks.com 11925 Kemper Springs Dr, Forest Park, OH 45240 FREE On February 28, 2015 Neusole Glassworks is welcoming glass artist, Mark Matthews, whose work is highly collected and valued, published in many books, and is held in many museums all over the world. On February 28, at 5 pm, Matthews will do a live glassblowing demonstration for his audience. A gallery reception will follow where you can see his beautiful artwork in our gallery. Do not miss this opportunity to see this extraordinary artist for the first time at Neusole Glassworks.
The Cincinnati Home & Garden Show® presented by the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Honda Dealers Saturday, February 28: 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, March 1: 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 4: noon – 8 p.m. Thursday, March 5: noon – 8 p.m. Friday, March 6: noon – 9 p.m. Saturday, March 7: 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, March 8: 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. *Show is closed Monday and Tuesday, March 2 and 3. Hart Productions http://cincinnatihomeandgardenshow.com/ Duke Energy Convention Center 525 Elm Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Admission for adults is $13. Adults can save $3 on admission by buying a ticket at Cincinnati-area Kroger stores, or save $2 on admission by purchasing online at http://cincinnatihomeandgardenshow.com/. Children (ages 12 and under) are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets include admission to the Cincinnati Home & Garden Show®, Go Green Cincinnati Show℠ and The Garden Market℠. The Cincinnati Home & Garden Show® is the area’s largest and longest-running spring showcase in the region. The Show features more than 410 landscape and interior designers, remodeling specialists, manufacturers, retail stores, specialty boutiques and contractors, and more. Visitors can explore full-scale vignettes of landscapes and hardscapes, replicating yards with paved walkways, patios, flowers, shrubbery, water features, gazebos, hot tubs and garden walls. Hundreds of home and garden service providers and industry experts will be on-site to field questions and help visitors plan their next project. Want to win tickets to the Home and Gardens Show??? Visit the Family Friendly Cincinnati Facebook page to enter! Contest ends Monday, March 2nd at 8pm.
Puppets N’ Pizza Party February 28 2 – 3 Wump Mucket Puppets www.WumpMucketPuppets.com The Kitchen Factory, 1609 Chase Avenue, Northside $7 per child Join the Wump Mucket Puppets for a kids pizza buffet! Children ages 3 – 12 enjoy pizza and a healthy drink while watching a zany puppet show! Kids must be accompanied by an adult; an adult menu will be available. Pizza & Puppets ROCK!
How To Create Your Own Mini-Comic Sunday, March 1, 2015 2PM Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org Main Library, 800 Vine Street Free Kick off the Cincinnati Library Comic Con Series and Will Eisner Week by learning to create your own basic mini-comic. Creator of the local free mini-comic “Cincignat,” Kevin Marion, will be here to teach teens and adults the tricks of the trade. All materials will be provided – plus snacks and drinks! This workshop will be held in the International Lounge located in the Popular Library Department.
A Seuss-Abration Of Reading! Monday, March 2, 2015 All Day Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/ Corryville Branch, 2802 Vine Street Free Celebrate Read Across America Day by checking out or reading a Dr. Seuss book, make a Seuss-themed craft and win a tasty treat!
Thursday Art Play: Earthworks March 5, 2015 10:30-11:30 am Contemporary Arts Center http://contemporaryartscenter.org/calendar/2015/03/05/thursday-art-play-earthworks 44 East Sixth Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Free with Admission or Membership Robert Smithson was interested in mapping and using our environment to create his artwork. Let’s create a map collage and use natural materials to make some earthworks of our own. Members: Free. Nonmembers: CAC admission.
March 6, 2015 | 7pm – 8pm – ArcAttack: Singing Tesla Coils Fairfield Community Arts Center http://www.fairfield-city.org/events/details.cfm?id=39577 Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, OH 45014 $5-$7 The World’s Most Dangerous Rock Band! Part rock concert, part science experiment, this is a show you will never forget! Two custom engineered hand built Tesla Coils throw out electrical arcs up to twelve feet long, each one acting as an instrument with a sound reminiscent of the early days of the synthesizer. With ArcAttack, you get much more than just a concert–it’s an otherworldly fusion of science, technology and music that will electrify you! Part of the EnterAct Family Series. All ages.
Friday Fitness Zumba Kids JR Friday, March 6, 1:30 for ages 4-6 and 2:15 for ages 7-11 Kenton County Public Library – Erlanger www.kentonlibrary.org Erlanger Branch Library – 401 Kenton Lands, Erlanger
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at the Erlanger Public Library ~ Saturday, March 7, 2-4 p.m. Enjoy the culture of Ireland through crafts, snacks, a story and dance performed by The Erickson Academy of Irish Dance of Cincinnati.
March 7, 2015 HappyFamily Organic Babyfood / 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM CFEC www.theplaceforfamilies.com 4244 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati OH 45223 Free Happy Family is a national organic superfood company that strives to provide the best nutrition for your child during the crucial first 1,000 days of life. “Parents who feed their children the most nutritiously have the children who get sick the least.”, says Dr. Sears, nationally recognized pediatrician. Instead of advertising, Happy Family chooses a local Happy Mama, who specializes in sharing nutrition information, samples, and coupons during this tasty workshop.
Saturday, March 7, 2015 The McGing Irish Dancers 1pm Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/ Oakley Branch, 4033 Gilmore Ave. Free “Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a performance by the McGing Irish Dancers. No registration required. For a list of programs go to http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/press/2015/st.patprograms.pdf
An Evening with Zak Morgan March 7, 2015 | 6:30 p.m. Great Parks of Hamilton County http://greatparks.org/events/dinner-series Mill Race Banquet Center at Winton Woods- 1515 West Sharon Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45240 Adults: $29.95, Children: $14.95 Join us for dinner and a night of fun with GRAMMY nominee Zak Morgan. Zak’s unique brand of children’s music delivers songs and poems with wit and charm that inspire and tickle the funny bones of children and adults alike.
March 7, 2015 (10am & 11:30am) High – Low. Fast– Slow. Listen Closely Here We Go! Linton Music’s Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions www.lintonmusic.org Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church 6474 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230 $5 for an individual ticket or $15 for a book of 4 tickets; Children under 2 are free! Opposites attract when it comes to making music! We’ll have lots of fun listening to the flute, string bass, piano, and drums show us how it’s done with musical opposites. During PB&J performances, children are invited to sit on the floor, close to the performers, allowing them to be “part of the action.” An educational coordinator hosts each 40-minute concert, leading dances, beat patterns, songs, and question & answer sessions to guide and enhance the experience for children and their families. At the end of the concert, we invite you to meet the performers and get an up-close introduction to their instruments.
Macy’s Arts Sampler Weekend presented by Macy’s ~ March 7 & 8 :: There are over 100 Arts events going on in Cincinnati over this two day period. It’s the perfect opportunity to introduce your family to arts organizations that are new to you. They will have such a wide variety of events, it’s mind boggling! There’s something for everyone, from puppet shows to dance performances to circus fun to hands on art projects. And this is just to name a few! Visit the Macy’s Arts Sampler Weekend website for a full list of events (you can even get a handy dandy app to help you find events). One thing is for sure, you are not going to be bored on this weekend!
Newport Aquarium is offering discounted admission to members of all religious organizations during Faith Weekend, March 7-8. Faith Weekend tickets are $12 per person, a near 50-percent discount off general admission compared to the standard admission price. Tickets, which must be ordered by March 4, are available for purchase at NewportAquarium.com, by calling 859-815-1423 or submitting the registration form. In addition to discounted general admission, Newport Aquarium is also offering a Faith Weekend price break on the Backstage Animal Experience, a 45-minute behind-the-scenes tour that includes an encounter with one of the aquarium’s community outreach animals. Pre-registration is required for the Backstage Animal Experience, which is available for just $12 per person, a;2 20-percent discount off the standard price.
Princess Dress Up Sunday, March 8, 2-4 pm Kenton County Public Library – Erlanger www.kentonlibrary.org Erlanger Branch Library – 401 Kenton Lands, Erlanger Free Ages 3-6 with a caregiver. Wear your fancy dress and come at your leisure to make beautiful princess accessories, decorate a cookie and have your nails painted.
March 9 ~ March 15
Thursday Art Play: Rainbows March 12, 2015 10:30-11:30 am Contemporary Arts Center http://contemporaryartscenter.org/calendar/2015/03/12/thursday-art-play-rainbows 44 East Sixth St Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Free with Museum Admission or Membership Let’s celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with some rainbow exploration. We’ll make our own shiny gold coins, paint with raindrops and enjoy a tasty green snack.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade :: Saturday, March 14th at Noon, Downtown Cincinnati. See the parade web
site for all of the details!
Fountain Square :: Not only is this a prime location to watch the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 14th, but they will be having a party on the square from 10am until 10pm. There will be music from live bands, food, Irish merchandise and for those who interested, there will be Guinness to drink (other drinks available also). See the Fountain Square Website for all the details!
St. Patty’s Day Dinner Cruise with BB Riverboats: If you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s with a night out, consider the Christian Moerlein St. Patty’s Day Dinner on the Belle O’ Cincinnati Saturday, March 14, 2015 Boarding at 6:00pm Sailing 7:00pm – 9:30pm ~ Come onboard the to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style! Get entertained by local sounds and enjoy a hearty meal featuring Corned Beef and Cabbage. Cincinnati’s own local brewery, Christian Moerlein, will be onboard for a tasting of their different styles, complete with a little bit of history and knowledge about their beer. Of course you can always just drink some green beer and enjoy the sights as well! Get your tickets early! Visit the BB Riverboats Website for more details
For the Teens: Pi Day at the Covington Branch of the KCPL ~ Saturday, March 14, 1:45 pm-2:45 pm
Celebrate this never-ending number (3.14159…) and Einstein‘s birthday! Participate in pi-related activities and enjoy a slice of pie.
BB Kids Cruise A Royal Princess Experience for March 14th has moved to March 21st!
March 14, 2015 Shamrock Scavenger Hunt Saturday 10am-6pm Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/ Miami Township Branch, 8 North Miami Ave. Free ~ Find shamrocks hidden throughout our library branch and get a chance to win a prize! No registration required. For a list of programs go to http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/press/2015/st.patprograms.pdf
March 14, 2015 McGing Irish Dancers Saturday 3pm Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/ Pleasant Ridge Branch, 6233 Montgomery Road Free ~ Get in the spirit for St. Patrick’s Day with some award-winning McGing Irish dance students. No registration required. For a list of programs go to http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/press/2015/st.patprograms.pdf
March 14, 2015 McGing Irish Dancers Saturday 3pm Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/ Madeira Branch, 7200 Miami Ave. Free ~ Celebrate everything Irish with the McGing Irish Dancers! No registration required. For a list of programs go to http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/press/2015/st.patprograms.pdf
Sensory Story time at the William E. Durr Branch of the Kenton County Library ~ Ages: 2 – 6 Parent Required Saturday, March 14, 11:00 am-12:00 pm Sensory Story time is an interactive program designed for children with sensory integration challenges. The program combines activities to stimulate the senses and promote learning.
Bach & Boombox March 14, 2015 \ 3:30 – 4:30pm Friends of Baker Hunt www.bakerhunt.org 620 Greenup St., Covington, KY 41011 $7 Come to The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center for cellist Nat Chaitkin’s interactive performance of Bach & Boombox. Nat “declassifies the classics” while playing music from Bach and other classical composers to playing contemporary pop, rock, and jazz pieces on the boombox, he get’s to the essence of music! He opens the doors to classical music for the wider audience and presents in a casual relaxed manner that people are comfortable with. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Baker Hunt Youth Scholarship Fund. TICKETS: www.bakerhunt.org
March 14, 2015 (10am & 11:30am) High – Low. Fast– Slow. Listen Closely Here We Go! Linton Music’s Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions www.lintonmusic.org Pilgrim United Church of Christ 4418 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati, OH 45211 $5 for an individual ticket or $15 for a book of 4 tickets; Children under 2 are free! NEW WEST SIDE LOCATION! Opposites attract when it comes to making music! We’ll have lots of fun listening to the flute, string bass, piano, and drums show us how it’s done with musical opposites. During PB&J performances, children are invited to sit on the floor, close to the performers, allowing them to be “part of the action.” An educational coordinator hosts each 40-minute concert, leading dances, beat patterns, songs, and question & answer sessions to guide and enhance the experience for children and their families. At the end of the concert, we invite you to meet the performers and get an up-close introduction to their instruments.
The Rockin’ Adventures of Peter Rabbit March 15, 2015 – 1pm Mayerson JCC and ArtReach http://www.mayersonjcc.org/arts-ideas/peter-rabbit/ Mayerson JCC FREE For ages 5 & older and families Beatrix Potter’s most famous long-eared character grows up into a rambunctious teen – and he still can’t stay out of the
McGregor’s Garden! The Rabbit family must contend with the young Peter, whose goal is to get out of the humdrum life of the rabbit hole and play his guitar at “The Farm.”
March 16 ~ March 22
Disney Family Movie Night@ The Erlanger Library ~ Monday, March 16, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Tonight’s movie is Aladdin!
Teen Celtic Crafts at the Erlanger Library ~ Grades: 6 – 12 Monday, March 16, 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
Join us in celebration for St. Patrick’s Day as we craft bracelets, necklaces or rope using Celtic knots.
March 16-21, 2015 Craft Like a Lucky Leprechaun Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/ Corryville Branch, 2802 Vine Street Free Make a rainbow with a pot of gold, a shamrock, a headband, or a leprechaun! No registration required. For a list of programs go to http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/press/2015/st.patprograms.pdf March 16-21, 2015 all day
Thursday Art Play: Hello Spring! March 19, 2015 10:30-11:30 am Contemporary Arts Center http://contemporaryartscenter.org/calendar/2015/03/19/thursday-art-play-hello-spring 44 East 6th St Cincinnati Ohio 45202 Free with Museum Membership or Admission Help us welcome in the first day of spring with a flower-themed Art Play. We’ll make blossom crowns, floral portraits and a lovely nature mobile.
Acting Up presents Legally Blonde Jr. at the Mason Middle School. The Jr. version is family-friendly and and upbeat show. There will be 4 performances, Friday, March 20 at 7 pm, Saturday, March 21 at 3 pm (sign-language interpreter will be provided) and 7pm; and Sunday, March 22 at 3 pm at Mason Middle School, 6370 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040. Tickets are $12 for all seats and can be purchase atwww.ActingUp.com or at the door. Please check our websitewww.ActingUp.com call 513-494-6062 for more details.
Longbranch Elementary Ladies Night Out ~ Friday, March 20th, 7-10PM 2805 Longbranch Road, Union, KY 41091 A Fun Friday night Shopping Event with a variety of 70+ vendors! Appetizers will also be available as well as Silent Auction items. This Event will generate funds to support the educational programs that the PTA sponsors for the student body. https://www.facebook.com/LNOatLongbranch
Mozart’s Requiem March 20, 2015 8:00pm; March 21, 2015 2:00pm and 8:00pm Cincinnati Ballet From Cincinnati Ballet’s resident choreographer Adam Hougland comes the moving Mozart’s Requiem. Hougland’s exploration of mortality, told in a series of compelling, achingly realistic vignettes, is underscored by the fact that Mozart died before completing his famous Requiem Mass in D Minor. Yet from darkness comes light: the characters journey from grief and loss towards acceptance and hope. In its 2010 world premiere, set on Cincinnati Ballet, Mozart’s Requiem was praised by the Cincinnati Enquirer as being “audacious and challenging and thought-provoking…a rich and important addition to the Cincinnati Ballet repertory. Cincinnati Ballet Mozart’s Requiem
The McGing Irish Dancers Saturday, March 21, 2015 11am Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/ Sharonville Branch, 10980 Thornview Drive Free ~ Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a performance by the McGing Irish Dancers. No registration required. For a list of programs go to http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/press/2015/st.patprograms.pdf
Celtic Lands Culture Fest ~ Saturday, March 21st 2015 at the Cincinnati Museum Center
BB Kids Cruise A Royal Princess Experience March 21, 2015 9:00am – 1:30pm ~ You are cordially invited to join us for the premiere of the new Cinderella movie and a Royal Princess Lunch cruise aboard BB Riverboats. Our enchanted experience begins at the BB Riverboats dock with a walking Princess Parade with all of your favorite princesses up to Newport on the Levee’s AMC Theatre for a private screening of Cinderella. After the film, we will parade back to BB Riverboats for a royal cruise and lunch. Package includes a movie ticket to Cinderella and a one hour cruise with a lunch buffet. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Cash concessions will be available at AMC Theatre but not included in the ticket price. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Everything for Kids Sale March 21, 9am-11am https://www.facebook.com/events/320748578132997/ NKU METS Conference Center $1 At The Northern Kentucky Mothers of Twins Club semi-annual sale, you will find children’s clothing, toys, equipment, shoes, baby furniture, books, bedding and more – all in great shape and at great prices. Admission is only $1. Purchases are on a cash only basis; all sales are final. Please bring only an empty laundry basket to carry your purchases.
Pictures with the Easter Bunny at the Covington branch library – Saturday, March 21, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Free pictures with the Easter Bunny. You bring the camera, we’ll provide the background and treats – we’ll have storytime and activities too.
Ballet Toybox March 22, 2015 2:00pm Cincinnati Ballet Aronoff Center for the Arts $20 Now in its fourth year, Ballet Toybox offers the perfect opportunity to introduce young children to the joy of dance. The program features CBII (Cincinnati Ballet Second Company) in a mix of ballet and storybook classics. At under an hour and only $20 a ticket, Ballet Toybox is an interactive adventure where you will learn about the essential elements that make up the beauty, humor and inspiring discipline of dance with a range of excerpts from the treasure chest of exciting ballets.
But hurry–there’s only one opportunity to see it!
St. John Passion Play Saturday, March 21st at 7:00PM and Sunday, March 22, 2015 3:00 PM St John passion players www.stjohnpassionplay.org Mt Saint Joseph University {Free will Donation} This is the 98th season of presenting the play depicting the entry of Jesus into the city. The judging, trial and crucifixion of Jesus.
Passover Arty Party Sunday, March 22, 2015 | 3PM Shalom Family www.myshalomfamily.org Scripps Center Downtown Cincinnati Free with advance RSVP Get a panoramic perspective of Cincinnati, the perfect backdrop for an artful afternoon of creative family fun when Shalom Family presents the Passover Arty Party, for families in the Jewish community, on Sunday, March 22nd at 3pm at the iconic Scripps Center building in Downtown! Get artrageous with plenty of make-your-own art projects including Passover art(wheels), Passover Pottery, Mini-Matzah Masterpiece, Spin Art Matzah covers, Geometric Paper Sculptures, Kinetic Art Mobile, Paper curling project. Plus, live DJ and dancers, airbrush tattoos, caricatures, Digital Spray Paint Photo Booth, ballon artistry, face painting, arty snacks and so much more! Open to families in the Jewish community with children 12 and under. Older siblings and grandparents always welcome.
March 23 ~ The end of the end of the Month
Family Festival: To the Sea March 28, 2015 1:00-4:00pm Contemporary Arts Center http://contemporaryartscenter.org/calendar/2015/03/28/family-festival-to-the-sea 44 East Sixth St Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Free with Museum Admission or Membership We’re exploring all things nautical in honor of the artist Duke Riley. Hop aboard the S.S. UnMuseum as we learn about life at sea. We’ll make tiny wooden sailboats and carve a piece of scrimshaw by hand, just like a real sailor. Find out about the international code of signals and create your own flag to communicate with other ships.
Reforest NKY 2015 on March 28th at Devou Park Rotary Grove in Covington ~ Registration Now Open! NKUCFC has announced its Reforest NKY 2015 site for Devou Park Rotary Grove on Saturday, March 28 from 9:30am-12:30pm. This is NKUCFC’S Annual Tree Planting Event. Reforest NKY is an annual, all-volunteer project organized by NKUCFC to restore native Kentucky woodlands. The reforestation project is responsible for planting thousands of tree seedlings on public, protected previously mowed properties in Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties. Bring your friends, family and shovels to help make a difference by planting trees in your community. The first 200 volunteers will receive a FREE T-SHIRT! Refreshments and take home native tree seedlings are provided for all volunteers. Parking is limited: GO GREEN AND CARPOOL! Register online today at the Reforest NKY page.
Princess Jasmine Dress-up Party Saturday, March 28, 2-4 Kenton County Public Library – Erlanger www.kentonlibrary.org Erlanger Branch Library – 401 Kenton Lands, Erlanger Free Ages 7-10. Girls wear something blue to this event and you can add accessories such as henna, hair braiding with ribbons and make a Princess Jasmine necklace and bracelet.
Easter Party Sunday, March 29 at 1:30 Kenton County Public Library – Erlanger www.kentonlibrary.org Erlanger Branch Library – 401 Kenton Lands, Erlanger free Visit with the Easter Bunny from 1:30 to 2:30. Don’t forget your camera! Magic show from 3-4. Face painting and crafts too.
For the Teens: Animanga Club at the Covington Public Libary ~ Grades: 6 – 12 Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Fan faves and Crunchyroll rotation, Japanese crafts, manga art and snacks.
Ongoing Events ::
Visit the UnMusuem for FREE ~ The CAC is offering FREE admission through March 12th because of their lobby renovation, so take advantage of this deal and take the family to explore the Contemporary Arts Center and have some hands-on fun at the UnMuseum. It’s one of our favorite places to explore with the kids downtown! Visit theContemporary Arts Center website for more details.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Presents Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women Feb. 20- Mar. 21, 2015 ~ Tickets: $14-35 Appropriate for audiences of ALL ages! Box Office: 513.381.BARD (2273) http://cincyshakes.com/events/little-women/ “Little Women” tells the enduring story of the March family – a lively, American household living in refined poverty. With her husband away in the American Civil War, Marmee (Annie Fitzpatrick) is left alone to bring up their four girls; romantic Meg (Kelly Mengelkoch), shy Beth (Caitlin McWethy), willful Amy (Courtney Lucien) and of course, fiery and independent Jo (Maggie Lou Rader). Through the intertwining lives of the sisters audiences will see the familiar frustrations, contradictions, and duties that constitute family life and love. Share in the hardships and heartbreak and humor and humility of these passionate and unique young women. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s own family experiences in her celebrated novel, “Little Women” promises to enchant audiences all over again in this Regional Premiere of a new adaptation for the stage by Emma Reeves.
Perfect North Slopes ~ Do you love this winter weather? Take the family to Perfect North for skiing, snow-boarding or tubing. Read this post about Perfect North by FFC’s Phyllis M. to see why we love to take our families there.
Easter Egg March 21, 22, 28, 29: 30 min slots between 10 am – 8 pm Neusole Glassworks 11925 Kempersprings Dr, Forest Park, OH 45240 $35 Would you like to make an Easter egg that won’t be eaten with the candy in your basket? Then come down to Neusole Glassworks and make your own glass Easter egg! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY PHONE (513-751-3292) OR EMAIL ([email protected]) CALL A WEEK OR MORE IN ADVANCE Ages: 5 years and over
Cincinnati Library Comic Con 2015 Drawing Contest March 1-31, 2015 | all day during library hours Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/news/2015/comiccon/ all branches Free “Between March 1-31, comic and superhero fans of all ages (ages 5 through adult) are invited to enter the Cincinnati Library Comic Con 2015 Drawing Contest at any of the Library’s 41 locations. Winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony held May 16 during the CLCC 2015 event. For contest details and an entry form, go to www.cincinnatilibrary.org/news/2015/comiccon/.
2015 Krohn Spring Show “Falling Water Gardens: A Modern Work of Nature” Through March 22, 2015/10 am – 5 pm CLOSED MONDAYS Krohn Conservatory www.cincinnatiparks.com/krohn Krohn Conservatory, Eden Park Adults $4, Children 5-12 $2, 4 and under FREE The 2015 Krohn Conservatory Spring Show, Falling Water Gardens: A Modern Work of Nature, presented by Scherzinger Termite and Pest Control, will open on Saturday, January 17, 2015, and will harmonize design principles as influenced by nature. Bright spring flowers, fragrant bulbs, and weeping trees will surround water features made of wood branches, platforms and geometric shapes. This novel architectural display celebrates spring and the limitless possibilities of the imagination. The designers of the Spring Show, Krohn florists Bethany Butler and Allison Maume, draw their design inspiration from key aspects of famed architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Show closes March 22, 2015.
Curious Coders at the Covington Public Library – Grades: 3 – 6 Mondays, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Learn how to speak computer. Whether you’re a beginner or expert hacker, join us for games, projects, and all things coding.
Engineering Club at the Covington Public Library – Tuesdays, March 3, 17 & 31 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Come design Brush-Bots and put your building skills to the test!
COV Club at the Covington Public Library – Grades: 1 – 6 Wednesdays, 3:30 pm-4:30 pm Drop in after school for music, board games, video games, snacks, and more fun activities – it’s your club!
Science Time at the Covington Public Library – Grades: K – 5 Tuesdays, March 10 & 24, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Listen to stories and perform a fun science experiment.
Lego Lab at the Covington Public Library – Grades: k – 5 Thursdays, March 12 & 26, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm We provide the legos – your provide the engineering skills and creativity.
Library Playgroup at the Covington Public Library – Ages: 0 – 4
Parent Required Saturday, March 14, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Meet up with area parents while the children play! The library provides toys & books, coffee for parents and a small snack for the children.
When will you have a list for April? We have a visit planned over Easter and the days after.
Thanks!