It’s that time of year…the time that have many parents shaking in their boots: holiday shopping season! If you are like me then you absolutely dread asking your kids “So, what do you want for Christmas this year?” because you’ll be met with either a blank stare and a lackadaisical “I don’t know.” If this is… [read more]
KY Symphony Orchestra Hosts “A Silly Symphony Celebration” – Watch Classic Disney Cartoons w/ Live Music (Giveaway)
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra (KSO) opens its 24th season this Saturday with a show that we are super excited about —> Disney in Concert: A Silly Symphony Celebration. The unique performance pairs 75 groundbreaking Walt Disney Studios cartoons (circa 1929 and 1939) with live music, courtesy of the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra musicians. Sounds so cool, right? This very cool performance… [read more]
Super League Gaming Hosts Minecraft After-School Program (Giveaway)
We are sorry to report that this event has been canceled due to low attendance. As a result, this giveaway has been canceled as well. We’re very sorry for the inconvenience. Does your kiddo love to play Minecraft? If you answered yes, you might want to check out Super League Gaming’s upcoming six-week after school… [read more]
DevouGrass Music & Arts Festival 2015
On September 26th musicians, crafters, cooks, bicyclists, clowns, entertainers, families and more will converge on the Band Shell in Devou Park for the second annual DevouGrass Music & Arts Festival. There will be great live music, entertainment for the munchkins, tasty food from some awesome local food trucks, bike demos, foot races for kids and… [read more]
Beads of Courage Glass Bead event at Brazee Street Studios
We teach our kids not to play with fire, but fire can make some incredible things – including one-of-a-kind glass beads. Brazee Street Studios is hosting the annual Beads of Courage Bead Challenge on Saturday, September 19. Local glass artists gather for a marathon bead making session to create glass beads that will be given… [read more]
Cyrano de Bergerac at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
My family and I — and to be honest, the whole FFC gang — love theatre in its many shapes and forms. We’re big fans of Broadway in Cincinnati and can’t wait for the upcoming season. We love The Carnegie and cannot wait to see the offerings for 2015-16. Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, Falcon Theatre, Know… [read more]
Bluegrass for Babies Returns to Sawyer Point September 19 – Giveaway
Bluegrass music, kid-friendly activities, local food, craft beer & a fundraiser for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Sounds like a great afternoon! Grab your friends for the Healthy Roots Foundation’s 7th annual Bluegrass for Babies concert, returning to Sawyer Point from 3-9pm on Saturday, September 19. This year’s concert features performances from local bluegrass… [read more]
Meet the Author of Wyatt and The King
We here at Family Friendly Cincinnati think it’s pretty cool when you can meet the author of your favorite book — just making the connection between the imaginative story and mind that created it can be a fantastic experience, especially for young readers. If you get the chance to do so, we highly recommend it.… [read more]