Wednesday, April 19th
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
HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE: PLANTS AND PETALS (register)
Spring has sprung! Get outside and check out all the wildflowers and trees. It’s a special time for regrowth and fresh starts. Come out and play a game, take a hike and make a craft! Home-schooled students ages 5-12 and the parents or guardians are invited to join Great Parks as they explore the world of plants. Shawnee Lookout, 2008 Lawrenceburg Road, North Bend; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; $8 per child + valid vehicle permit required for park entry; 513-941-0120
Thursday, April 20th
FREE TUNES AND BLOOMS AT THE ZOO
Explore the sights and sounds of spring at the zoo every Thursday evening in April! Families will enjoy thousands of beautiful, colorful flowers and take in a fun, free concert; the music starts at 6 p.m. April 13: Kiely Connell April 20: Carriers April 27: Moonshine Drive Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati; 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.; free event, $10 onsite parking. ; 513-281-4700
Friday. April 21st
FREE HAILE PLANETARIUM FREE FRIDAY SHOW
Take a tour of the night sky and enjoy a show on the full dome. This is a free, open event to the public; however, it is recommended that families reserve seats online. Haile Planetarium , Highland Heights; 7:00 p.m.; 859-572-5309
Saturday, April 22nd
ART AND EARTH DAY
Celebrate Arbor Day, Earth Day and International Sculpture Day with a fun day at Pyramid Hill. There will be workshops, kid’s activities, guided tours, hikes, yoga, a foodtruck and more! Pyramid Hill, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton; 10:00 a.m.; 513-868-8336
FREE CINCINNATI EARTH DAY AT SUMMIT PARK
Celebrate Earth Day with over 100 exhibitors, live music, vegetarian food options and environmental education sessions. Kids will love the inflatables, games, crafts and animals! Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash; 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
EARTH DAY WEEKEND: ARTISTS & MAKERS MARKET Celebrate Earth Day by visiting a market featuring artists who creatively recycle, reuse and upcycle unique works! Cincinnati Nature Center , 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 10:00 a.m.; included with daily admission, free for members; 513-421-4111
FREE PROTECT YOUR WILD: EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Celebrate our wild planet with a day of volunteering, eco-education and family-friendly fun. There will be live music, games, vendor booths, food trucks and a Madcap Puppets’ performance, too! Winton Woods Harbor, 10245 Winton Road, Cincinnati; 11:00 a.m.; valid vehicle permit required for park entry; 513-931-1849
FREE SPRINGTIME IN THE VILLAGE
Celebrate Spring with a self-guided tour of the MetroPark Pioneer Village. There will be dressed interpreters on-site to answer questions, and to honor Earth Day, each household will get something for their Spring planting *while supplies last. Governor Bebb MetroPark, 979 Bebb Park Lane, Okeana; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; 513-867-5835
Sunday. April 23rd
FREE GIVE BACK FOR EARTH DAY
Celebrate Earth with MetroParks by removing invasive species commonly found in Ohio, garlic mustard and honeysuckle. Harbin Park , 1300 Hunter Road, Fairfield; 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.; 513-867-5835
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