CE LE BR AT E E art h Day AT K R OHN Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Price: $7 adults, $4 children 5-12, Free ages 4 and under, Phone: (513) 421-4086, Location: Krohn Conservatory, www.cincinnatiparks.com/krohn
First 300 visitors will receive a free tree seedling sponsored by Cincinnati Parks Foundation and Friends of Krohn. Regular Admission costs apply.
Thurs 23 Homesc hool Hangou t: E art h Day Ce le bration Time: 11 a.m., Price: Free, Phone: 513-734-2619, Location: Clermont County Public Library
We’ll provide fun learning activities for kids. Attendees this month are invited to make crafts from recyclables for Earth Day. Call to register.
M arch for Bab ies Community D onation Day and E xpo Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Phone: 513-769-3588, Location: Courtyard Marriott, www.marchforbabies.org
Turn in your donations and enjoy the expo! Teams and individuals will receive their March for Babies t-shirt and “Day-of” packets.
Fri 24
Sun 26
C incinnati Reds vs Ch icago C u bs
M arch for Babies
Time: 7 p.m., Phone: (513) 765-7000, Location: Great American Ballpark, cincinnati.reds. mlb.com
Come cheer on the Reds as they take on the Cubs! As part of the weekend celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 1990 World Champions, you can purchase a special ticket package featuring a 1990 World Series replica ring and a View Level ticket for only $25. Limited number of packages available only at reds.com/1990. Plus, it’s Fireworks Friday.. stay for a post-game fireworks show with soundtrack starting approximately 15 minutes after the end of the game.
Time: 4-8:30 p.m., Phone: (513)281-4700, Location: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, www.cincinnatizoo.org
Join the Greenest Zoo in America as we celebrate Earth Day during our 6th annual “Party for the Planet”! Businesses and organizations from around the region will be on hand to share their expertise and resources about living more sustainably within our communities. Topics include solar energy, composting, recycling, energy efficiency, green building, rain gardens/ barrels, sustainable food, green products, and much more!
Thurs 23 − SUN 26 D rac u l a Price: $5-$15, Phone: 513-363-8100, Location: School for Creative and Performing Arts, www.scpak12.org
Told with mix of classical and contemporary dance, ballet is choreographed by Daryl Bjoza. Ages 8 and up.
Sat 25 Apri l Fami ly Open House: F lower Ornaments Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Phone: 513-321-0206, Location: Brazee Street Studios, www.brazee streetstudios.com
Bring the whole family to create hanging fused glass flower ornaments for your home or garden! Stop by any time between 10am-1pm for this Open House-style class.
Time: 1-4 p.m., Phone: (513) 345-8400, Location: Contemporary Arts Center, www.contemporary artscenter.org
Let’s light up the UnMuseum with some extra bright artwork inspired by the artist Albano Afonso. We’ll create glow forts and design giant webs of light using recycled materials. Kids can create an LED paper lantern to take home, build shiny glow sculptures and experiment with shadow play and reflection. Don’t miss out on this luminous experience!.
Healt h y K ids Day® Price: Everything including Park admission is FREE!, Location: Parky’s Farm at Winton Woods Park, www.MyY.org
Join the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati and Interact for Health until 2 p.m.! There will be a wide variety of free activities, including a climbing wall, ropes course, bounce houses, relay and obstacle courses, fitness class demonstrations, food trucks, petting barns, tractor rides, and much more. Everyone in the community is invited to join in on the fun! Special thanks to event sponsors Humana and the Cincinnati Bengals.
Thurs 23 − SUN 26 M ary He len Clot h ing Grand Opening! Location: Mary Helen Clothing: 1981 Madison Road, CincinnatiOH 45208, Phone: 513-802-5020, maryhelenclothing.com
A weekend of events showcasing the shop... Featuring exclusive MHC Collections, sewing classes, fashion sewing camps, and birthday parties! See website for a full list of events!
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March for Babies is the March of Dimes biggest fundraiser and America’s favorite walking event. The money raised supports the March of Dimes mission to help moms have full-term pregnancies and babies have a healthy start. NEW THIS YEAR AT THE WALK! A Baby & Beauty Depot presented by Mercy Health: Visit the Depot at Sawyer Point after the walk to pamper your baby and you!
Mon 27 Base b all Hero Day
Fami ly F estival: Glow Party Party for t h e P l anet
Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Phone: 513-769-3588, Location: Paul Brown Stadium, www.marchforbabies.org
M ini M akers: Create-a-K ite Time: 2:30 p.m., Phone: (513)287-7000, Location: Cincinnati Museum Center, www.cincymuseum.org
Get outside and fly a handmade, one-of-a-kind kite created by YOU!
Time: 4 p.m., Price: A Free story and creative writing event. Best for ages 5 and up, Phone: (513) 731-2665, Location: Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore, www.bluemanateebooks.com
Did you know that today is Babe Ruth Day? In honor of one of baseball’s greatest heroes, not to mention the start of another great Reds season, we are having a baseball hero day. Join us as we read a few baseball classics, and end by writing a letter to your baseball hero. This event is sure to be a grand slam!
C incinnati Reds vs M i lwau kee Brewers Time: 7 p.m., Phone: (513) 765-7000, Location: Great American Ballpark, cincinnati.reds. mlb.com
Come cheer on the Reds as they take on the Brewers! It’s Bark in the Park Night #1! Ticket packages available for dogs and their owners with pet activities, samples and more in the Kroger Fan Zone. Dog packages must be purchased in advance of game day.
Music C afe Price: Free, Phone: (513) 863-8873, Location: Fitton Center for Creative Arts, www.fitton center.org
Musicians come from all over southwestern Ohio to perform, and we’re always searching new acts to share their talents on our welcoming stage.
Weds 29 W ee W ednesday: A nimal s Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Price: Free. Reservations Not Required, Phone: (513) 721-2787, Location: Cincinnati Art Museum, www.cincinnati artmuseum.org
Perfect for ages 2–5. A great program keeps getting better! Our popular “open house” program for preschoolers and their parents offers interactive learning stations in the galleries, story tellers, and a hands-on art project each month.
PLEASE NOTE // At Cincinnati Parent, we work hard to ensure our calendar and guide information is accurate. Occasionally, event specifics change after we go to press. Therefore, we encourage our readers to call locations or visit them on the web to verify information.