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March 25, 2023

Top Things to Do

Top Things to Do with the Kids | Mar 22 – 26

Dragons and Mythical Beasts and many more Things to Do for the first week of spring!

Get out and about with the kids this week with our Top Things to Do!

Wednesday, March 22

Madness in March 
Experience some “mad” savings at EnterTrainment Junction; enjoy a 50-cent hot dog lunch at the cafe and then check out the crazy great deals at Junction Hobbies & Toys. EnterTrainment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, ; 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; see website for pricing details; 513-898-8000

 

Thursday, March 23

DRAGONS AND MYTHICAL BEASTS 
Enter a magical world of myths and legends with this fantastical new show, perfect for families! Discover a colossal Stone Troll, Tooth Fairy, Unicorn and more during this Olivier Award nominated show.  Aronoff Center , 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati; 7:00 p.m.; Tickets starting at $29; 513-621-2787 

THURSDAY ART PLAY: TINKER TRAYS 
Sometimes experimenting is the best part of art! Pick up a tinker tray and get to work creating collages, building sculptures and creating with repurposed supplies.  Contemporary Arts Center , 44 East 6th Street, Cincinnati; 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; $5 per non-member child; free for members; 513-345-8400 

 

Friday, March 25

FREE FAIRFIELD EGG-SPLORERS CONTEST 2023
Get to know Fairfield’s parks with this city-wide egg hunt; six large wooden Easter eggs have been hidden at six of Fairfield’s 29 parks. Take photos of the 6 eggs and the first fifty people to e-mail photos to aosborne@fairfieldoh.gov will win a fabulous prize, which can be picked up at the Fairfield Community Arts Center. Fairfield, Ohio’s Parks, Fairfield; 9:00 a.m.

 

Saturday, March 26

FAIRY ADVENTURE IN THE NATURE PLAYSCAPE
Explore the magic of spring by crafting a wand with the help of fairies hidden throughout the nature PlayScape.  Cincinnati Nature Center , 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; included with daily admission $10 adults, $6 children, free for children 3 and younger and members; 513-831-1711 

FARM ENCOUNTERS WALK (register) 
Explore the gardens, join the animals in the pasture, learn to feed chickens and walk through GHF’s historic buildings during this guided farm tour.    Gorman Heritage Farm , 10052 Reading Road, Cincinnati; 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.; $7 – 12; 513-410-9237

LOLLIPOPS CONCERT 
Little music afficionado’s, ages 2 – 9, will gain a lifelong love and appreciation of music through this fun and interactive concert experience. This fun show will feature Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Missing Maestro! Music Hall , 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati; 10:30 a.m.; $10 – 15; 513-381-3300 

FREE SENSORY SATURDAY
Experience a less crowded visit to the Cincinnati Art Museum during this accessibility program; children can borrow a bag with hands on materials and investigate learning centers throughout the galleries to make the visit even more exciting.     For social narratives and more information about accessibility, visit cincinnatiartmuseum.org/visit Please contact access@cincyart.org with any questions or concerns. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; 9:30 a.m.; 513-721-2787 

 

Sunday, March 26

FREE Raptor Inc. Open House 
Learn about birds of prey at Raptor Inc.’s May open house. Families can get up close, compare wingspans and touch biological artifacts. Donations are accepted, but this event is fun, family-friendly and free! Raptor Inc. , 961 Barg Salt Run Road, Milford; 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; 513-825-3325 

WILDFLOWER WALK (register)
Woodland wildflowers have sprung to life, carpeting the forest floor. Take a spring stroll along the trails while hearing interesting botany tales. Cincinnati Nature Center , 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; $15 adult, includes admission, $5 member; 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).