Wednesday, May 3rd
CRAFT WITH KROHN
Head to Krohn Conservatory for a fun craft activity. On May 3, enjoy making a Krohn Watering Can Bouquet at Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; 10 – 11 a.m.; included with admission to Krohn Conservatory. $10 adults, $7 youth 5 – 17, free for children four and younger; 513-421-4086
ZOO BABIES
Bring the family to meet the Zoo’s newest family members, the zoo babies. Six-foot-tall stork statues lead visitors to big and little baby animals throughout the zoo. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; included in daily admission, see website for more information, free for members; 513-281-4700
Thursday, May 4th
DISCOVERY ON THE FARM: FLOWER POWER (register)
Little ones can discover what is in bloom at the farm and who likes to eat those flowers. Families can investigate the colorful, fragrant gardens and make a vase to take home, too. Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton; 10 – 11 a.m.; $5 household with up to two children, +$1 per additional child; 513-867-5835
FREE POP UP PLAY
Pop on into the park for fun weekday play. There will be games, adventures, craft projects and more. Washington Park , 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati; 3 – 5 p.m.
Friday, May 5th
BARNYARD BABIES (register)
Spring has sprung! During this program, families can meet some of Parky’s Farms newest arrivals — the barnyard babies. Winton Woods, Parky’s Farm, 10073 Daly Road, Cincinnati; 1 – 2 p.m.; $8 per child (1 adult caregiver complimentary) + valid vehicle permit required for park entry; 513-521-7275
CMC AFTER HOURS EVENING
Head to Cincinnati Museum Center for extended evening hours featuring Bricktionary and OMNIMAX. Explore LEGO creations until the last entry at 8 p.m. or take in a screening of Secrets of the Sea at 7:30 p.m. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati; 5 p.m.; see website for pricing details; 513-287-7000
Saturday, May 6th
FREE CAM KIDS DAY
My Cincinnati Celebrate our city and the 20th Anniversary of the Cincinnati Art Museum’s Cincinnati wing. Pick up an agenda and a family scavenger hunt at the front desk, then enjoy hands-on preschool activities starting at 11 a.m. in the Great Hall plus docent-led activities throughout the museum starting at noon. The Cincinnati Suzuki School performs at 1:30 p.m. Enjoy hands-on art-making in the Rosenthal Education Center.
FAMILY DAY AT THE SIGN MUSEUM
Families can celebrate all-things color under the rainbow glow of signs. Make colorful signs, learn how different neon colors are made, go on a colorful scavenger hunt and even join Pones Inc. for an interactive program from 12 – 1 p.m. American Sign Museum , 1330 Monmouth Avenue, Cincinnati; 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; included with admission, $15 adult, $10 youth (13 – 18), three free children 12 and younger with each paid adult; 513-541-6366
FITTON SHOWSTOPPERS (register)
The Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra will be stopping by to celebrate all things cinema with incredible music from the silver screen. With tunes from Star Wars, Rocky, Mission: Impossible, The Godfather, The Pink Panther and more – there will be something for everyone! Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 South Monument Avenue, Hamilton; 7:30 p.m.; $39 non-members, $32 members; 513-863-8873
Sunday, May 7th
FLYING PIG MARATHON
Celebrate 25 years of the Flying Pig, whether running, walking, volunteering or cheering! Multiple race distances are available, including team events and runs just for the little ones.
6:30 a.m.: Four-person relay
6:30 a.m.: Half Marathon 6:30 a.m. Flying Pig Marathon Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati; 6:30 a.m.; please visit web site for price
GEO FAIR
Unearth fun and learning at this fossil and geology convention. There will be educational displays, fossil and gem identification, swaps and more. Children ten and younger will even receive free specimens!
Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Cincinnati; 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; $12 adult, $5 children, $18 two day pass
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