The Dailies

Wednesday, July 31

, Glendale

Test out ASICS newest shoes during a demo run. All paces of runners welcome; a $25 gift card will be raffled off at the end of the run. 

Categories: Fitness, Outdoor Activities Ages: All ages

Middleton-Mills Park

Learn about some of the animals of Africa and see their skulls. Lunches will be provided through the summer food service program for children in collaboration with Kenton County Schools. Adults can purchase lunch for $3.

Categories: Classes, Science Ages: All ages

Just Sew, Fort Thomas

You know how to sew but you’ve never quilted? This is the class for you. In this session, you will learn proper cutting techniques, stitching, pressing seams, and trimming to achieve a crisp professional look. Using a nine-patch design, you will complete a useful potholder.  

RSVP $$ Categories: Classes, Crafts Ages: Parents Only, Teens

Covington Branch, KCPL, Covington

Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with trivia, wand making, snacks and more; costumes are encouraged. 

Categories: Crafts, Films, Library Events Ages: All ages

Hyde Park Branch Library , Cincinnati

Jeff Nicholas entertains his audience with original illustrations, clever stories, humorous poems and out of this world “draw-along” characters.

RSVP Categories: Art, Crafts, Library Events Ages: All ages

Kennedy Heights Park, Cincinnati

Feel summer vibes with a performance by The Sunburners and a visit from the WAVE Foundation. 

Categories: Animal Encounters, Music, Outdoor Activities Ages: All ages

Thursday, August 1

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Knox Church Playground, Cincinnati

Connect with parents and caregivers on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month (June – August), while kiddos make new friends during this open play group. 

Categories: Playgroups Ages: 0 - 12 Months, 13 – 24 Months, 2 – 3 Years, 4 – 5 Years, 6 – 8 Years

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EnterTRAINment Junction

Engineers, chug on into EnterTRAINment Junction to celebrate everyone’s favorite locomotive, Thomas the Train! There will be Thomas-themed train layouts, videos, scavenger hunts, coloring and crafts. Enjoy the kids train ride and find a Thomas toy to take home; all Thomas & Friends merchandise is 15 – 50% off in the gift store.     

$ Categories: Exhibits Ages: All ages

Schmidlapp Event Lawn, Smale Park , Cincinnati

Get ready for a day full of fun at the park; enjoy live music by the Kid Beat Band, play lawn games, meet naturalists from Cincinnati Parks’ Explore Nature, watch a magician, stilt walking balloon artist, juggler and so much more.  

Categories: Festivals and Fairs, Music, Nature, Outdoor Activities Ages: All ages

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Glenwood Gardens, Highfield Discovery Garden, Cincinnati

Gardens are the gift that keeps giving; learn about where food comes from and take a bite out of the veggie garden.

$ Categories: Nature Ages: All ages

Wyoming Branch Library , Cincinnati

Learn all about the work of the Red Wolf Sanctuary and their fuzzy friends! Watch a video interview with the Sanctuary’s Director, and some of their volunteers, and learn more about the animals they protect in a short presentation following the video. Learn more about the ways that you can help protect and preserve these… Read more »

RSVP Categories: Library Events, Nature, Science Ages: All ages

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Heritage Village Museum, Sharonville

Meet historically clothed interpreters, tour several buildings and discover what Ohio was like during the 1800’s with a free visit to Heritage Village. 

Categories: Exhibits, Living History Ages: All ages

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Groesbeck Branch Library , Cincinnati

Carisa B. from Seventh Street Gifts will be at the library for an afternoon of candle making; learn how to choose scents and pour soy candles! 

RSVP Categories: Classes, Crafts, Library Events Ages: Teens

Miami Township Branch Library , Cleves

Enjoy a magic show with local magician, Michael Principato. To make the day even more magical, ice cream sundaes will be served after the show. 

Categories: Library Events Ages: All ages

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Covedale Branch , Cincinnati

Get ready for mindfulness and relaxation. Yoga instructor Brenda Zechmeister will visit the library to teach a beginners yoga class every Thursday in March. Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel, water and sweat towel if possible. This program is in partnership with Price Hill Will. 

Categories: Classes, Fitness, Library Events Ages: All ages

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Lazer Kraze Erlanger , Erlanger

The first Thursday of each month, players with special needs are invited to bring a friend for free! 

$$ Categories: Fitness, Sports, Support Groups Ages: All ages

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Main Library , Cincinnati

Teens can express themselves through writing, singing, rapping, music production, dance and graphic design! Presented by Triiibe.

Categories: Acting & Theater, Library Events, Music Ages: All ages

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Behringer Crawford Museum, Covington

Enjoy an evening concert with live, family-friendly music; August musical acts include: The Bluebirds (Aug 1), Robin Lacy and DeZydeco (Aug 8) and The Company with Ramona Blaine (Aug 15). Children can enjoy free activities in the Kids Music Zone during the concert. Image: The Company with Ramona Blaine.

$ Categories: Museum Events, Music, Outdoor Activities Ages: All ages

Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead , Trenton

Create beautiful works of art using veggies, then learn who on the farm enjoys eating the plants used for painting! 

Categories: Animal Encounters, Art, Crafts, Nature Ages: 2 – 3 Years, 4 – 5 Years, 6 – 8 Years

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