daily listings ANIMAL HOMES AND WHERE TO FIND THEM
Animal homes are all around, but often go unnoticed. Explore the trails of the Cincinnati Nature Center to spot nests, burrows and more to reveal a hidden, busy world of forest friends. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; $10, includes daily admission; 513-8311711 or cincynature.org.
FREE GROWING UP WILD: TERRIFIC TURKEYS
Join the library to explore nature with your child through stories, activities and crafts. Reading Branch, 8740 Reading Road, Cincinnati; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; 513-369-4465 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
HOLIDAY TOY TRAINS
The Behringer-Crawford Museum’s 27th annual train display dazzles and delights families with more than 30 animated, guest-operated features and 250 feet of track rolling through busy cities
FIND NOVEMBER EVENTS REQUIRING ADVANCE REGISTRATION ONLINE. and snowy countrysides. Also on display is Wahoo’s Winter Wonderland, a kidsized animated exhibit based on The Holiday Adventures of Wiley Wahoo & Me, the Dickens Village and more. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 10 a.m. 5 p.m.; $9 adults, $8 seniors 60 and older, $5 children, free for members; 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.
FREE THANKSGIVING ON THE OHIO FRONTIER
Step back 200 years in the past to the first Thanksgiving on the Ohio frontier. The Society of the Northwest Longhunters reenactors portray Shawnee Native Americans, early European settlers and military personnel. Samples of period fare are also available. Shawnee Lookout-Historic Log Cabin, 2008 Lawrenceburg Road, North Bend; 2 - 5 p.m.; A valid Great Parks of Hamilton County vehicle permit is required to enter the park, see website for more information; 513-941-0120 or greatparks.org.
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2ND SUNDAY: ALICE IN NEVERLAND
FREE ADVENTURE CLUB: DINO-VEMBER SCAVENGER HUNT
Tinkerbell needs to hire a detective to solve the mystery of Peter Pan’s disappearance. Who better to solve this case than Alice, the best detective in all of Wonderland? Presented by The Know Theatre. Clifton United Methodist Church, 3416 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati; 2 p.m.; $5 adults, free for ages 0 - 12; 513-497-2860 or cliftonculturalarts.org.
CINCINNATI WOODCARVING SHOW
The Cincinnati Carver’s Guild showcases unique vendors’ carved artwork, items for sale and demonstrations on carving techniques. Clarion Hotel, 3855 Hauck Road, Cincinnati; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $5, free for children 12 and younger and scouts in uniform; 513-283-4062 or cincinnaticarversguild.org.
MORE S’MORES IN THE NATURE PLAYSCAPE
It’s never too late in the year to enjoy s’mores and campfire snacks. Drop in the Nature PlayScape for a free campfire treat to fuel you up for a full afternoon of fun. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 1 - 2:30 p.m.; Included in admission, $9 adults, $4 ages 4 - 12; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
FREE READ TO A THERAPY PET
Furry friends from Therapy Pets of Greater Cincinnati are at Blue Marble for customers of all ages to read to and pet. This is a fantastic way for kids to practice their reading skills with a sweet, non-judgmental listener. Since this is an all-ages event, Blue Manatee staff will read a few favorite books about furry friends. Blue Manatee Bookstore, 3094 Madison Road, Cincinnati; 2 p.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks. com.
TURKEY TIME CRAFTS
Make a turkey-themed craft or two to celebrate Thanksgiving. Woodland Mound-Seasongood Nature Center, 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Cincinnati; 1 - 3 p.m.; $1 craft fee, payable at the door plus a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County vehicle permit is required to enter the park, see website for more information; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
SPOTLIGHT FREE KING TUT’S DAY CRAFT Monday, Nov. 5
It’s Dino-vember and the Terrible Lizards are on the move. Help track down all the dinosaurs at the library. Fort Thomas/ Carrico Branch, 1000 Highland Ave., Fort Thomas; 4 - 5 p.m.; 859-5725033 or cc-pl.org.
FREE HANDS-ON CHEMISTRY
Miami University’s Chemical Society is on hand at the library to conduct experiments. Learn all about polymer chemistry during this program for ages 6 - 12. Reading Branch, 8740 Reading Road, Cincinnati; 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.; 513-3694465 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
tue 13 FREE DINOSAUR PRESCHOOL STORY TIME
Celebrate Dino-vember with stories, songs and early learning stations that promote early literacy, science and math skills, and kindergarten readiness. Covington Branch, 502 Scott Blvd., Covington, 10 - 10:45 a.m.; 859-9624077 or kentonlibrary.org.
FREE NON-NAPPER STORY TIME
Are your little ones wide awake and ready to go? Head to Blue Marble for story time featuring songs, stories and silliness with Miss Erin. Blue Manatee, 3094 Madison Road, Cincinnati; 1:30 p.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
wed 14 FREE COOKIE DECORATING FOR KIDS
Join the library to learn the art of cookie decorating. Each child decorates and takes home six cookies. Anderson Branch, 7450 State Road, Cincinnati; 7 - 8 p.m.; 513-369-6030 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
FREE LEGO BUILD WITH SANTA
Meet up with Santa to “make ‘n take” a merry LEGO creation. King Arthur’s Court, 3040 Madison Road, Oakley; 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.; 513-531-4600 or kingarthurstoys.com.
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elp the library celebrate all-things King Tut by making mummy jars, and be sure to check out the mummy-themed books. Hyde Park Branch, 2747 Erie Ave., Cincinnati; 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. Call 513-369-4456 or visit cincinnatilibrary. org. 32
November 2018
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