Looking to enjoy the last bit of summer with the family before back-to-school? Be sure to soak up those kiddo cuddles and check out one of these best-bet events happening this week!
Monday, August 9
BUTTERFLIES OF BALI (register) Celebrate Krohn’s Butterfly Show’s 25th anniversary; get surrounded by 60 varieties of free-flying butterflies, discover unique plants and flowers and even go on a scavenger hunt at Butterflies of Bali. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; All must register for tickets in advance online; no tickets will be sold on site; $10 adults, $7 children 5 – 17, free for Friends of Krohn members and children ages four and younger; 513-421-4086 or http://cincinnatiparks.com/krohn.
Tuesday, August 10
FREE STORY TIME AT KING ARTHUR’S COURT
Spend Tuesday mornings hearing fun stories and enjoying free popcorn (bonus: free coffee for the grownups). King Arthur’s Court Toys, 3040 Madison Road, Cincinnati; 11 a.m.; 513-531-4600 or Kingarthurstoys.com.
Wednesday, August 11
FREE DAYS AT HERITAGE VILLAGE
Meet historically clothed interpreters, tour several buildings, watch as Plein Air artists paint scenes from the day and discover what Ohio was like during the 1800’s with a free visit to Heritage Village. Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; valid vehicle permit required for park entry; 513-563-9484 or heritagevillagecincinnati.org.
Thursday, August 12
CHIPPIE’S SENSATIONAL SCIENCE LAB: WHAT’S INSIDE OF ME (register) Take a preschool-level peek insides the marvelous machine that is the human body! There will be toddler-appropriate activities, like examining x-rays on a light box. Behringer-Crawford Museum , 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 1 p.m.; in-person cost: admission $9 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members + $3 lab fee for all; virtual cost: $5 non-member/free for members + $3 lab fee for al; 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.
Friday, August 13
FREE MOONLIGHT MOVIE NIGHT Enjoy a night under the stars with friends while watching a movie on a giant 16 foot inflatable screen! Concessions will be available; fields open at 8 p.m. with family activities.
ArtsConnect , 9158 Winton Road, Cincinnati; 8 p.m.; donations accepted; 513-522-2108 or https://www.theartsconnect.us/299/Moonlight-Movie-Series.
Saturday, August 14
FREE KIDS MYSTERY FISH CHALLENGE (register) Kids 16 and younger can try to catch a tagged fish for a trophy! All participants receive a derby button and every child who catches a fish will receive a certificate. Participants must bring their own equipment; bait will be available for purchase. Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road; 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.; valid vehicle pass required to enter park; 513-521-7275 or http://greatparks.org.
Sunday, August 15
FREE SHOW & TELL ON THE FARM: MONARCHS AND MILKWEEDS
This Show and Tell is about beautiful monarchs and milkweeds at the farm. Visit Mrs. Ginny, a Master Gardener, to explore the amazing life cycle of our Monarch Butterflies and their dependence on milkweed plants. Craft will include making your own puddler for the insects. FREE program for all ages. Chrisholm MetroPark, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton; 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.; valid vehicle permit required for park entry; 513-867-5835 or http://yourmetroparks.net.