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June 8, 2023

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Top Things to Do with Kids This Week | May 10 – 14

Celebrate all kinds of Cincinnati mamas with this week's Top Things to Do!

Our Top Things to Do this week are loaded with fun. From shows to baseball to nature outings, spring has sprung for sure. Plus, Moms get free admission to the Zoo on Mother’s Day, so be sure to stop by and say “Hello” to hippo momma Bibi!  

Top Things to Do

Wednesday, May 10th 

ALADDIN JR.
Theatre at the J presents Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. Join us on a magic carpet ride for this amazing performance!  Mayerson JCC , 8485 Ridge Avenue, Cincinnati; 7:00 p.m.; $10 adults, $7 children 12 and younger

HOMESCHOOL SKATE
Head to Beechmont Rollarena for the final two Homeschool Skate events of the school year.  Beechmont Rollarena, 3988 Commercial Boulevard, Cincinnati; 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.; $7 admission + $3 regular skate rental/$5 speed skate rental; 513-753-6868 

 

Thursday, May 11th 

DISCOVERY ON THE FARM: MAGNIFICENT MOMS, GRANDMAS AND MORE
Visit the animal mommas on the farm and celebrate the important role they play in raising baby farm animals. Participants will also create a gift to give to someone special in their life! Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; $5 household with up to 2 children, +$1 per additional child; 513-867-5835 

FLORENCE Y’ALLS HOME GAME
Head to Thomas More Stadium to watch the Florence Y’alls take to the field for an exciting home game.  Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence; 6:34 p.m.; day of game tickets start at $13; 859-594-4487 

MADAGASCAR THE MUSICAL
Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage for the very first time in this live musical spectacular.   Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati; 7:00 p.m.; tickets starting at $37; 513-621-2787 

 

Friday, May 12th 

BARNYARD BABIES (register)
Spring has sprung! During this program, families can meet some of Parky’s Farms newest and cutest arrivals- the barnyard babies.  Winton Woods, Parky’s Farm, 10073 Daly Road, Cincinnati; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.; $8 per child (1 adult caregiver complimentary) + valid vehicle permit required for park entry; 513-521-7275 

 

Saturday, May 13th 

BARNYARD BABIES: MOM & ME (register)
Meet the barnyard babies and celebrate the barnyard moms! Families can investigate how the barnyard moms take care of their little ones, make a craft and even enjoy a snack, too. Winton Woods, Parky’s Farm, 10073 Daly Road, Cincinnati; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; $9 per person + valid vehicle permit required for park entry ; 513-521-7275

 

Sunday, May 14th 

BUTTERFLIES OF THE MEADOW 
Krohn’s floral show features butterflies like the majestic monarch.  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 

LM&M RR MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL (register)
Celebrate Mom with a memorable ride through the countryside of Warren County. Moms can enjoy a complimentary Mimosa and free ride with the purchase of an additional ticket.  LM&M Railroad, 16 East South Street, Lebanon; 11:00 a.m.; $19 adults, $15 seniors, $15 children 2 – 12, free for children younger than two; 513-933-8022

FREE MOTHER’S DAY AT THE ZOO
Mother’s will receive free admission to Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens on Mother’s Day! Bring the family to the zoo to celebrate mom’s of all kinds- even furry, scaly and feathered moms, too.  Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati; Mother’s receive FREE admission to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s on Mother’s Day. Standard rates apply to the rest of the family. ; 513-281-4700 

MOTHER’S DAY TEA PARTY
Join Elaine, of Mankai Tea, for a fun Mother’s Day Tea Party featuring three varieties of tea blends, delicious scones or croissants with jams. Each registered participant will receive a tea cup. The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum, 3738 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati; 1:00 p.m.; $40 

WILDFLOWER STROLL (register)
Join naturalist Noel for a Sunday stroll to learn what wildflowers are blooming. Cincinnati Nature Center , 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.; $11 nonmembers, included daily admission, $5 members; 513-831-1711 

 

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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).