Free Things to Do This Weekend
Check back every week to discover the upcoming weekend’s free family fun happening in Cincinnati and NKY!
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
ART AND STORYTIME
10-11:30 a.m. @ Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center
Children ages 4-6 and their siblings can enjoy a weekly story read by a guest storyteller followed by themed art activities led by a Baker Hunt instructor. The free program encourages creativity and early literacy, with outdoor playtime included. Today’s stories are Good Morning, Mother Nature by Lucas Alberg and Daniel Finds a Poem by Micha Archer.
PLAYDATE CAFE
9-10 AM @ Cheviot Branch
Play is a crucial part of building literacy and social skills, so join us for a playdate at the library before it opens! There will be opportunities for imagination and skill building, plus socialization for both children and caregivers. Light refreshments will be provided.
FRIDAY PLAYDATES
10 AM-noon @ Delhi Township Branch
Ages 1-6 years old can enjoy a variety of toys and time with friends to develop social emotional skills.
PLAY & LEARN
10:30-11:30 AM @ Norwood Branch
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn groups are for families with children with children birth through age 6. Join in on the weekly fun to promote your child’s cognitive, language, social, and emotional development.
FAMILY STORYTIME
10:30-11 AM @ Downtown Main Library
Join in on this weekly library time featuring puppets, songs, and stories.
LIBRARY PLAYDATE
10:30-11:30 AM @ Forest Park Branch
There will be stations for little ones to explore while they interact with other children. This program focuses on engagement and connection.
STORYTIME ON THE FARM
10:30-11:15 AM @ Winton Woods
Fridays mean storytime and so much more down on the farm! Each week will highlight a different themed story and there will also be fun themed activities which could be crafts, sensory play, or games.
A valid vehicle permit is required for park entry.
SWITCH GAMES
3-5 PM @ Price Hill Branch
Afterschool, kids can gather and play some Smash Bros or Mario Kart with friends.
FAMILY FROG WALK
8-9 p.m. @ Shor Park
Learn about amphibian lifecycles while exploring ponds and vernal pools while listening to frogs nightly chorus. This family-friendly program follows mostly flat trails for less than a half mile and recommends red-light flashlights to help protect night vision.
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
ART ON THE RISE: EARTH DAY
9-11 a.m. @ Cincinnati Art Museum
Venture to the Art Climb for an exhilarating morning of live music performances and art-making activities.
ARTISANFEST
10 a.m.-4 p.m. @ Washington Park
Shop with local artisans and support local small businesses.
EASTER EGG HUNT
11 a.m. @ Fort Thomas Mess Hall
Children can search for hidden eggs during this classic springtime event. Snag a photo with the Easter Bunny before the hunt, which starts at noon sharp.
EASTER EGG DASH
11-11:30 a.m. @ Oak Park
Sponsored by the Wyoming Firefighters Association. There will be plenty of eggs filled with candy and toys, and the Easter Bunny will be making a visit as well.
NEIGHBORHOOD EGG HUNT
11 a.m.-1 p.m. @ Community Happens Here
Join Imagine Cincinnati for an egg hunt for ages 0-4. There will also be an egg bag craft, pin the ears on the bunny, cocoa and coffee.
GREEN TOWNSHIP EGG HUNT
11 a.m.-2 p.m. @ Green Township Senior Center
Children 10 and younger can meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy face painting, cotton candy, candy eggs, games, and activities.
HIDDEN VALLEY ORCHARD EASTER EGG HUNT
11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. @ Hidden Valley Orchard
Celebrate spring with this annual egg hunt divided by ages. There will be live music, sweet treats, bunnies, and more Easter festivities.
CAM KIDS DAY
11 a.m.-3 p.m. @ Cincinnati Art Museum
Celebrate nature and the outdoors with this exciting afternoon of art appreciation and creation! There will be nature art making, pretend camping in the Great Hall, mini-plant sculptures, a drumming session, storytime, and so much more.
EASTER EGG HUNT
Noon @ Gower Park
Bring a basket and be prompt for this egg-citing egg hunt.
OPERATION EGG DROP
Gates open at 12:15 p.m., egg drop occurs at 1 p.m. @ New Richmond High School StadiumConnection Point Church presents the 11th annual Operation Egg Drop with over 60,000 eggs!
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
HAPPY EASTER!
Know of a fun, free program or event for families that we should include in an upcoming post?! E-mail us at amandac@frg.inc
