With spring in full bloom and warmer days, these Top Things to Do With Kids are your weekly essentials. Let’s go!
Thursday, April 27
DISCOVERY ON THE FARM: BORN TO BE GREAT
Baby animals grow quickly during their first year on Earth. Explore the different life cycles of animals while going on adventures around the farm. Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton; 10 – 11 a.m.; $5 household with up to 2 children, +$1 per additional child; 513-867-5835
SEED PLANTING AND POT PAINTING (register)
Celebrate Earth Day by using upcycled materials to plant seeds and paint pots. Cincy STEM Lab, 11223 Cornell Park Drive, Blue Ash; 5:30 7 p.m.; $12 ; 513-857-3366
WORLD BALLET SERIES: CINDERELLA
The magical world of Cinderella takes the stage to retell the story with humor, classical ballet and the promise of “happily ever after.” Taft Theatre, 317 East 5th Street, Cincinnati; 7 p.m.; tickets starting at $35; 513-232-6220
Friday, April 28
JURASSIC QUEST
Travel back to prehistoric times when dinosaurs walked the earth at Jurassic Quest. Families can meet playful baby dinos and see gigantic, moving, life-like dinos, too! There will also be arts and craft activities, a fossil dig, ticketed dino rides, bounce houses and SO much more to roar about. Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm Street, Cincinnati; 12 – 8 p.m.; $36 kids unlimited rides ticket, $22 standard kids and adults, $19 seniors
Top Things to Do With Kids for Your Weekend:
Saturday, April 29
BARNYARD BONANZA: FARMER FOR AN HOUR (register)
Get ready to get messy and help out with some farm chores; children will learn about some things that can be done to keep farm animals healthy and happy! Winton Woods, Parky’s Farm, 10073 Daly Road, Cincinnati; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.; $8 per person + valid parking permit required for park entry; 513-521-3276
FREE SENSORY FRIENDLY MORNINGS AT THE CAC
Experience the Contemporary Arts Center in an extra-welcoming fashion. Guests can choose from a variety of activities and do them at whatever time they feel most comfortable. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th Street, Cincinnati; 9 – 10 a.m.; 513-345-8400
WRTS PARENTS NIGHT OUT (register)
Parents can enjoy a few hours to themselves while WRTS watches the kids! The children can put on their favorite pjs, grab a stuffed animal and sleeping bag and join in on a fun night at the gym! We Rock the Spectrum , 331 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger; 5 – 8 p.m.; $30 for the first child $25 each additional child Pre-registration is required.; 859-727-9787
Sunday, April 30
‘Bricktionary: The Ultimate Lego A – Z’
Build memories with the family at this interactive and innovative LEGO exhibition. Featuring more than 150 custom-built models, Bricktionary stretches the limits of what is possible using LEGO bricks and imagination. Amateur and expert builders alike can test their skills at interactive build zones located throughout the exhibit. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati; see website for pricing details; 513-287-7000
FREE FORT THOMAS EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Invest in Our Planet by visiting the Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy’s 5th annual Earth Day Celebration! There will be plenty of family fun to enjoy including 75 vendors and exhibitors, a live chain saw sculpture event, visits with goats, music, food and drink vendors, a children’s activity zone and so much more! Families are encouraged to bring old/non-functional electronics to recycle with Green PC as well as old gym shoes to recycle with Christ Church. Tower Park , 950 South Fort Thomas Avenue, Fort Thomas; 12 – 4 p.m.; 859-240-7
