Turfway Park, Florence
The prelude to the annual Bean Bash, this 5K takes place on the Turfy Park racetrack!
$$ Categories: Fundraisers, Outdoor Activities Ages: All ages
The Dailies
Thursday, October 5
FREE COLD SPRING CODING CLUB
Cold Spring Branch Library, Cold Spring
Begin your journey in creating your own unique space on the internet, or in video games such as Minecraft. Ages 11 & up. Registration required.
RSVP Categories: Library Events, Science Ages: Teens
MEET JOEY GRACEFFA
School for the Creative and Performing Arts, Cincinnati
YouTube sensation Joey Graceffa will discuss his new book, Elites of Eden, with Daniel Preda.
$ Categories: Exhibits Ages: Teens
FULL MOON WALK
Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, Milford
Hit the trails at night and enjoy the full moon and natural history readings. Best for ages 8 and older.
RSVP $ Categories: Nature, Outdoor Activities Ages: 9 – 12 Years, Teens
Friday, October 6
SPANISH PLAY DATE
The Red Balloon Cafe+Play, Cincinnati
Join Miss Ana for a fun, engaging, hands-on Spanish play time where you and your family will be exposed to the Spanish language through song, play, toys and more.
$$ Categories: Playgroups Ages: 13 – 24 Months, 2 – 3 Years, 4 – 5 Years
METAMORA CANAL DAYS LIMITED
Whitewater Valley Railroad, Grand Central Station, Connersville
Hop aboard the train and visit Metamora’s Canal Days Festival! Enjoy a scenic ride, visit the historic town of Metamora, and enjoy some shopping and dining before your return to Connersville.
$$ Categories: Festivals and Fairs, Living History Ages: All ages
FREE MANABEBES
blue manatee children's bookstore, Cincinnati
Babies will enjoy a fun intro to Spanish that includes finger plays, rhymes, songs and bouncy times.
Categories: Storytimes Ages: 0 - 12 Months
FREE MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE
Harrison Branch Library, Harrison
Our youngest wiggleworms are invited to try out our sensory stations the first Friday of each month! We may get a little messy, but we’ll always have a lot of opportunity to Talk, Sing and Play with our little ones to support our Early Literacy skills. For babies and toddlers and their caregivers.
Categories: Crafts, Library Events Ages: 13 – 24 Months, 2 – 3 Years
SPANISH PLAY DATE
The Play Library, Cincinnati
Ages 2 – 3 can join Miss Ana for a fun and engaging play date that’s all in Spanish!
RSVP $$ Categories: Playgroups Ages: 2 – 3 Years
FREE CLIFTONFEST
Ludlow Avenue, Clifton
Enjoy arts, crafts, live entertainment, a pet parade, a 5K run and more good fun in this annual fall festival.
Categories: Art, Crafts, Festivals and Fairs, Music, Outdoor Activities Ages: All ages
FREE DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Cold Spring Branch Library, Cold Spring
Welcoming experienced and new players alike, we will be playing Dungeons and Dragons 5e. If you don’t know how to make a character, we will have pre-generated characters for you to use. If you would like to make your own character, we will be making characters and leveling up from 6 to about 7 pm…. Read more »
RSVP Categories: Library Events Ages: Teens
FREE GHOST HUNTING
Florence Branch, Boone County Public Library, Florence
Join us after-hours to hear local stories and have hands-on experience with ghost hunting tools. Registration required.
RSVP Categories: Library Events, Seasonal/Holiday Ages: Teens
FREE FORGE AT HELLMANN
FORGE at Hellmann Creative Center, Covington
Families are invited to make some slime to take home.
Categories: Crafts, Science Ages: All ages
NIGHT BIKE RIDE
Miami Whitewater Forest, Harrison
RSVP by Oct. 4. Take an evening bike ride around the Shaker Trace Trail while the sun sets. Front/back lights and helmets required.
RSVP $$ Categories: Nature, Outdoor Activities Ages: All ages
FREE PUMPKIN SCIENCE
Main Library, Boone County Public Library
Carve pumpkins and perform an “oozing pumpkin” experiment, search through pumpkin guts for a scavenger hunt, make pumpkin slime, and eat a yummy snack. Registration encouraged.
RSVP Categories: Crafts, Library Events, Science Ages: 6 – 8 Years
FITTON FAMILY FRIDAY
Fitton Center for Creative Arts, Hamilton
The Lexington Children’s Theatre presents this spooky tale of schoolmaster Ichabod Crane, the lovely Katrina, and the mysterious Headless Horseman.
$ Categories: Acting & Theater Ages: All ages
Saturday, October 7
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S
Sawyer Point, Cincinnati
Take a three-mile walk with friends and family to help raise awareness in the fight against Alzheimer’s.
$$ Categories: Fundraisers, Health and Safety, Outdoor Activities Ages: All ages
FREE YMCA FALL FESTIVAL
Melrose YMCA, Cincinnati
Bring the gang for free hamburgers, hot dogs and snacks, along with face painting, health screenings, demo fitness classes, and a bounce house.
Categories: Festivals and Fairs, Fitness, Health and Safety, Seasonal/Holiday Ages: All ages
SPANISH CAMP
La Casita Learning Center
Ages 5 and older will experience a full Spanish immersion with hands-on activities and music. Bring your lunch!
RSVP $$ Categories: Crafts, Music Ages: 6 – 8 Years
FREE MARKET IN THE PARK
Warren County Armco Park, Lebanon
Celebrate the arrival of summer with a visit to the market to shop one-of-a-kind items from local vendors.
Categories: Exhibits, Outdoor Activities Ages: All ages
