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September 22, 2023

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Top Things to Do with Kids | August 2 – 6

Enjoy summer movies; Fritz Turning 1 at the Zoo; Florence Y'alls; Dogs and Doughnuts and more!

Wednesday, August 2nd 

FREE SUMMER MOVIES
Summer means free cinema at the Esquire (320 Ludlow Ave.) and Mariemont Theatres (6906 Wooster Pike)!  Check out the last free summer movie on August 2: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation 10:30 a.m.

 

Thursday, August 3rd

FRITZ’S FIRST BIRTHDAY
Happy Birthday, Fritz! Families can head to the zoo to celebrate with birthday cake (12 pm @ the picnic shelters, while supplies last), watermelon carving, a book signing by Richard Cowdry (11 a.m. – 1 p.m. @ Vine Street Village), hippo treats at 2:30 p.m. and so much more!  Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati; 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; included with daily admission, buy online for savings; free for members; 513-281-4700 

 

Friday, August 4th 

FREE GLIER’S GOETTAFEST
Celebrate all things goetta with the fun festival; families can enjoy live music and try goetta pizza, nachos, Mac, coneys and so much more!  River Boat Row, 1 Riverboat Row, Newport; 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 
Additional dates: Saturday, August 5: 12 – 11 p.m. and Sunday, August 6: 12 – 9 p.m.

 

Saturday August 5th

FREE CPS BACK-TO-SCHOOL FEST
Kick off the 23 – 24 school year at the second annual CPS Back-to-School Festival!  Families can connect with booths from over 40 Cincinnati Public Schools and departments, pick up free school supplies and resources from a host of community partners and get moving in the CPS Athletic Village. Children’s Hospital, Walgreens and other medical providers will be onsite to offer medical, dental and vision screenings for students.  Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati; 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

DOGS & DOUGHNUTS
Summer is for the dogs at Pyramid Hill! Families can bring their furry friends to the park for lots of fun while exploring over 300 acres. There will be a paw print craft, complementary coffee and donuts, too.  Pyramid Hill, 1763 Hamilton Road, Hamilton, Oh 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; included in daily admission for non-members: $10 adult, $5 children ages 6 – 12, free for children five and younger and members; 513-868-8336

Sunday, August 6th 

Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience
Families will feel transported into Monet’s world-renowned works of art, immersed into the artists Impressionist style and brushstrokes! This exhibit features over 7,000 square feet of awe-inspiring art, a 360 degree digital experience and is a must-see for art lovers.  18 West Fourth St., Cincinnati; 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; $37.90 adult, $21.90 children; 

Florence Y’alls Family Sunday
It is Sunday Funday at the Y’alls Ballpark! Enjoy a game full of excitement and stick around after the game so kids can run the bases and get player autographs, too.   Vs. the Windy City Thunderbolts. Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence, Ky; 1:07 p.m.; Advance tickets as low as $11; 859-594-4487 

About the Author

Amanda Ciani

Amanda Ciani lives in Northern Kentucky with her husband and their three terrific sons. She enjoys writing haiku parenting poems for her Instagram account (@cinciciani), and Twitter account (@haikuciani).