Spring has sprung! And in Cincinnati that means a trip to the zoo to see the amazing zoo blooms, OPENING DAY at Great American Ball Park and the annual butterfly show at Krohn Conservatory! Plus so much more this week- keep reading for
more info on the Top Things to Do with Kids Mar 28 – Apr 2…
Wed 29
A CHORUS LINE
Celebrate the grand opening of Playhouse in the Park’s new theatre by taking in this timeless show. A chorus Line follows 17 dancers competing for a role in a new Broadway musical. Ideal for ages 16 and older. Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mount Adams Circle, Cincinnati; 1:00 p.m., see website for more showtimes; tickets starting at $33.50; 513-421-3888
BUTTERFLIES OF THE MEADOW
Enjoy Krohn’s floral show that features butterflies in flight like the majestic monarch and breathtaking blue morphos. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; $10 adults, $7 youth (5 – 17 years old), free for children under four; 513-421-4086
JAGGED LITTLE PILL: THE MUSICAL
This exhilarating, fearless new musical is based on Alanis Morissette’s world-changing music; head to the Aronoff to experience the joy, love, heartache, strength, wisdom and catharsis of LIFE! Perfect for a girls night out or date night event. Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati; 7:30 p.m., see website for more showtimes; tickets starting at $34.25; 513-621-2787
Thu 30
CINCINNATI REDS OPENING DAY 2023
Head downtown for a classic Cincinnati holiday- Reds Opening Day! The parade will take place at noon, starting at Findlay Market (1801 Race St.) and the Reds will take on the Pirates at GABP at 4:10 p.m. Great American Ball Park , 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati; 4:10 p.m.; Visit website or call for pricing details. ; 513-765-7000
Fri 31
CINCINNATI BASEBALL MEMORABILIA SHOW
Browse over ninety tables of unique wares at the third annual Cincinnati Baseball Memorabilia Show. Check their Facebook page for autograph opportunity info. Marriott Cincinnati North , 6189 Muhlhauser Road, ; 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.. Saturday Apr 1, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; $3 admission, free for children 12 and younger with paid adult
Sat 1
BUNNIES AND BABY CHICKS AT GHF (register)
Hop over to the farm to meet some adorable bunnies and baby chicks and chat with farm educators; families will learn all about the importance of caring for animals and even bring a planted seed home to take care of together. Gorman Heritage Farm , 10052 Reading Road, Cincinnati; 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.; $8 non-member adults/$6 member adults, $12 non-member children 3 – 17, $10 member children
FREE CAM KIDS DAY
Hey-ho! The CAM is celebrating their Roberto Lugo Exhibition with a day filled with fun and energy for the whole family. Pick up an agenda and a family scavenger hunt at the front desk, then enjoy hands-on preschool activities starting at 11 am in the Great Hall, and docent-led activities throughout the museum starting at noon. Don’t miss a family-friendly performance beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the Great Hall! Plus hands-on art-making in the Rosenthal Education Center and the My CAM custom scavenger hunts are available all day. Cincinnati Art Museum , 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; 513-721-2787
EASTER BUNNY AT THE LEVEE!
Ring in Spring and create memorable moments with the hoppiest bunny in town. Families can take photos alongside the Easter Bunny while visiting Newport on the Levee. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport; 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; 859-291-0550
THE LIGHTNING THIEF
Watch as Rick Riordan’s bestselling book, The Lightning Thief, is transformed into a dynamic musical performance featuring an exciting rock score! First, teenager Percy Jackson will discover he is a demigod. If that wasn’t enough action, Percy must then prevent a war among the gods by embarking on a journey to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt. Memorial Hall , 1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati; 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.; $14 each; 513-977-8838
Sun 2
SENSORY FRIENDLY CYCLONES GAME
Join the Cyclones for a sensory friendly game with decreased auditory and visual stimulation for those with sensory sensitivities. Presented by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Heritage Bank Center , 100 Broadway, Cincinnati; 3:00 p.m.; $23 day of ($21 advanced), $35 front row day of ($33 advanced); 513-421-4111
WRTS AUTISM AWARENESS DAY
Today is a day for just We Rock the Spectrum’s Autistic friends & their families! Join in on a fun day of crafts, open play, popcorn, games, meeting new friends and celebrating autism! This event will be a fundraiser for My Brother Rocks the Spectrum Foundation. We Rock The Spectrum , 331 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger; 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; $14 for the first child/$12 for each sibling (parents are free); 859-727-9787
ZOO BLOOMS
Pops of color are beginning to spring up all across the Cincinnati Zoo in preparation for Zoo Blooms! Don’t miss out on one of the Midwest’s largest tulip displays (more than 100,000 tulips!) which also features breathtaking hyacinths, daffodils, flowering shrubs and bushes. The zoo’s annual show of posies is here April 1 – 30. Make sure you make a plan to go!
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