Things to Do in September

WED 01 Free Entry Days at Great Parks: Free First Great Parks is celebrating special days with free entry for all! Get outside and enjoy your favorite Great Parks all year long! With more than 17,700 acres of natural habitat, 78 miles of trails, dog parks, disc golf courses, boating, playgrounds and more, there is something for everyone at a Great Park. • Location: Great Parks of Hamilton County, Time: 8 am, greatparks.org FREE

Outdoor Storytime: Movers and Shakers You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance and enjoy music, movement and fun. Recommended for ages 1-4. • Location: Nisbet Park in Loveland, Time: 10- 10:30 am, cincinnatilibrary.org

THURS 02 Blippi the Musical The energetic and loveable character Blippi comes to the stage with world-class production, audience engagement and amazing music. Recommended for ages 2-7. • Location: BB&T Arena, Time: 6 pm,

THURS 02 – THURS 30 Big Blue

Blocks What can you do with Big Blue Blocks? Big, lightweight shapes inspire children to design their own inventions, environments, and activities. Child-directed and open-ended, Big Blue Blocks encourage self-expression through deep, joyful play. Bring your children and join in the fun during open Library hours. • Location: Wilmington-Stroop Library, Time: All-day, daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE FRI 03 Pickin' in the Park Come out and enjoy Pickin' in the Park, it will be a great night of progressive bluegrass music with performances by Stringus Khan and Whiskey Bent Valley Boys! Grab some food from a variety of food trucks and then dance the night away under the pavilion! Weather Dependent. • Location: RiverScape MetroPark, Time: 6-10 pm, metroparks.org FREE

FRI 03 – SUN 05 Alter Fest! Rides, children's games, children's entertainment, corn hole tournament, food and great music! • Location: Alter High School, Time: see website for time, alterhs.org/

FRI 03 – MON 06 Labor Day Family Value Weekend at Youngs Dairy Take advantage of a special value wristband good for all day, unlimited family fun at Young’s this Labor Day Weekend. • Location: Young’s Jersey Dairy,

SAT 04 CAM Kids Day Spend the morning in their galleries with hands-on preschool activities, then enjoy a family-friendly performance at 1:30 p.m. Don't miss out on the hands-on art-making in the Rosenthal Education Center or the My CAM custom scavenger hunts available all day. • Location: Cincinnati Art Museum, Time: 11 am- 5 pm,

Kettering Holiday @ Home Packed with exciting, fun, safe, family-oriented activities designed to encourage people to stay at home and enjoy their family and friends over Labor Day weekend, Holiday at Home is a great way for the family to enjoy the ending of the summer activities together. • Location: Fraze Pavilion, holidayathome.org

Ohio Renaissance Festival Opening Weekend Visit a 16th century village filled with thrilling shows, food & drink, unique shops, and a fantasy adventure like no other! • Location: Ohio Renaissance Festival, Time: 10:30 am- 6 pm renfestival.com *ONGOING

SAT 04 – SUN 05 Lunken Airport Days Airport Open House featuring dozens of aircraft on display, rides available in historic military aircraft, helicopter rides, classic car displays, military vehicles on display, educational exhibits, food vendors, and a patriotic flag ceremony at Noon each day. • Location: Lunken Airport, Time: 10 am - 4 pm,

SUN 05 Paws in the Park Enjoy a fun-filled day all about your four-legged friends! Stop by Simmonds Family Dog Park to learn about local pet services and businesses. Come meet Cincinnati’s most adoptable (and adorable!) dogs that are looking for their furever homes. • Location: Simmonds Family Dog Park, Time: 1- 5 pm, greatparks.org FREE

Cincinnati Hispanic Fest Food, entertainment, Hispanic culture, dancing, and more. • Location: St. Boniface Church, Time: Noon- 10 pm,

Western & Southern WEBN Fireworks An all-day affair with music, food and family fun and entertainment all day. On both sides of the river, nearly a half-million people view the choreographed Rozzi's Fireworks show while listening to the soundtrack on WEBN (102.7 FM) starting just after 9 p.m. and lasting for about 30 minutes. Hosted by the cities of Newport, Cincinnati, Covington and Bellevue. The show will also broadcast on WKRC Local 12. • Location: Sawyer Point, Time: 12:00 pm FREE

MON 06 Storytime: Library Babies Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months. • Location: Symmes Branch Library, Time: 11- 11:15 am, cincinnatilibrary.org

TUES 07 Pop Up Family Storytime Crafts, music, stories, STEM experiments - you never know what will POP UP outside your Library, weather-permitting (and following all health and safety guidelines). Feel free to bring lawn chairs and or a blanket. • Location: Northmont Library, Time: 10:30-11 am,

STEM Activity Kids and Teens are invited to join them on Tuesdays during the school year to practice some STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) skills with fun and creative hands-on activities. • Location: St. Bernard Branch Library, Time: 4-5 pm, cincinnatilibrary.org FREE

WED 08 Storytime: KinderBridge Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, and hands-on STEM activities. Enjoy a new theme each month. Recommended for ages 4 – 6, with a caregiver. • Location: Green Township Library, Time: 1:30- 2:15, cincinnatilibrary.org FREE Home Fair The "biggest little fair in Ohio" dates back to the 1860s and kicks off with the annual parade on the 9th. The Reds Hall of Fame and Museum 1869 Reds Stockings vintage baseball team is hosting special events including kids’ activities, food trucks, artisan market and more! • Location: Harvest Home Park, Time: see website for times,

FRI 10 – SAT 11 Balloon Fest - A Hot Air Affair Bring your folding chairs and enjoy an awesome display of light and color. Fun for the entire family with food trucks, contests and vendors! The balloon activities are weather dependent. • Location: Historic Grimes Field, Time: 4-9 pm, balloonfestohio.com

FRI 10 – SUN 12 Clinton County Corn Festival Come to the 43rd annual Clinton County Corn Festival. Help us celebrate our agricultural heritage as we honor one of the area's biggest industries with a three-day extravaganza. The festival features antique farm machinery, a parade, games, all types of food made from corn, a quilt show, musical entertainment, antiques and crafts and the Corn Olympics! • Location: Clinton County Fairgrounds, Time: See Website, cornfestivalonline.com

SAT 11 Crazy Cardboard Regatta BOATS! BOATS! BOATS! Cardboard boats, that is. Do you think you’ve got what it takes? Then, sign your team up to build your own cardboard boat and join the amazing race around the lake! Sea legs aren’t quite ready; you say? No problem! Vendors, entertainment, activities, and more await you upon shore. • Location: Voice of America MetroPark, Time: 11 am-3 pm, yourmetroparks.

Summer Cinema Bring a blanket or lawn chair for free weekly movies at Washington Park! Food trucks on site for families to enjoy. This week’s movie features Soul! • Location: Washington Park, Time: 9:00 pm, washingtonpark.org/series/

THURS 09 Family Storytime on the Terrace An opportunity for quality family time with books, songs and activities that parents and their children can enjoy together. Will be canceled in inclement weather. • Location: Dayton Metro Main Library, Time: 10-11 am,

FRI, SEPT 10 THROUGH SAT, SEPT 11 Summer Concerts in the Park Take in the serenity of Sharon Woods for this free, outdoor evening concert in the park. Enjoy the uplifting sounds of reggae rock from local band Jamwave. • Location: Sharon Woods, Time: 7-9 pm, greatparks.org/

The O.F.F. Market A monthly marketplace brings together small businesses, artisans, brewers, bakers, farmers and more to provide a unique shopping experience that supports strong community connections and strives to grow a hearty local economy. • Location: Summit Park Blue Ash, Time: 10:00 am- 4:00 pm, theoffmarket.org FREE

Deerfield Township’s Touch-ATruck Climb in a variety of vehicles, inflatables and receive fun giveaways at this FREE community event! Kids are encouraged to come dressed like their favorite community hero! Enjoy booths with fun activities from Deerfield Parks & Recreation, Skidaddles AnyTime Kid Care, Piano Players, and Girl Scouts of Western Ohio! Fun for the whole family! • Location: Deerfield Towne Center, Time: 10 am - 1 pm, deerfieldrec.com/info/activities/

SAT 11 – SUN 12 Beavercreek

Popcorn Festival Enjoy festival foods, continuous live entertainment, 5K popcorn run, tantalizing treats, crafts, and sensational specialties made with Popcorn. The festival includes a children's area with games, inflatables, contests and other activities to delight younger children. • Location: Intersection of Dayton-Xenia and North Fairfield roads in Beavercreek, Time: see website for times,

SAT 11 – FRI 17 First Responders Week Cincinnati Zoo is honoring those who protect our community by offering free admission to all active fire, police and safety personnel for the week. • Location: Cincinnati Zoo, Time: 10 am- 5pm,

SAT, SEPT 11 THROUGH SUN, SEPT 12

BEAVERCREEK POPCORN FESTIVAL IN DOWNTOWN BEAVERCREEK

SUN 12 Shakespeare in the Park: "Romeo and Juliet" One of the most beloved romantic tragedies of star-crossed lovers, William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” comes to life in this production performed by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. Arrive early to enjoy the festivities, including local food trucks, pop-up art shops and children’s crafts and activities. • Location: Sharon Woods, Time: 11 am- 3pm, greatparks.org/

Gran & Me Play Date Calling all grandmas, grandpas, grammys and pop-pops! Scoop up the little ones and join them to celebrate Grandparent’s Day with an array of games, new and old. Enjoy light refreshments and play the day away together. • Location: Bellbrook Park District Headquarters, Time: 2-4 pm,

THURS 16 Wiggle Worms – Carnival Fun Step right up! Preschoolers ages 2-5, will enjoy all things carnival, can toss, Ring toss, Skeeball, Popcorn, Photo Booth, Cotton Candy, Train Rides and more! • Location: Greene County Parks-Fairgrounds Recreation Center, Time: 10 am- Noon, gcparks

THURS 16 – MON 19

Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati The second-largest Oktoberfest celebration in the world (the first being the original in Munich, Germany), Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is a multi-day celebration of German heritage, beer, and food held each September. Prost! • Location: Downtown Cincinnati’s 2nd and 3rd St., Time: Check website for details, oktoberfestzinzinnati.com/

MON 13 Rock Your Homework Got homework? Dayton Metro Library can help! Bring it to the Northwest Library and our friendly Homework Helpers can guide you in the right direction. There are also free STEM activities for students without homework or who finish their homework early. • Location: Northwest Branch Library, Time: 3-6 pm, daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE

TUES 14 Pop Up Preschool Story Time Crafts, music, stories - you never know what will POP UP outside your Library, weatherpermitting (and following all health and safety guidelines). • Location: Miami Township Library, Time: 10:30- 11 am, daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE

WED 15 Storytime in the Park Meet them at Gary Sherman Park for stories and songs (weather-permitting). Children, ages birth to 5, and their caregivers are welcome. Please bring a blanket or towel to sit on. • Location: Gary Sherman Park, Time: 10:30- 11 am, daytonmetrolibrary.org

FRI 17 Family Game Night: Bingo Are you ready for an exciting night out with your family? Join them for a night of fun and games that everyone can enjoy! Each family unit will be spaced out at their own table during the program. You will play bingo combinations such as 4 Corners, Crazy H, Goal Post and 5 in a row! Prizes will be awarded to the winners. • Location: Bellbrook Park District Headquarters, Time: 6:30- 7:30 pm,

FRI 17 – SUN 19 Cincinnati

Comic Expo Annual show celebrating all periods and genres of pop culture with emphasis on comics. Latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, artwork, games, toys, movies and TV. • Location: Duke Energy Convention Center, Time: see website times,

SAT 18 Autumn Fest Learning Tree Farm’s main fundraiser is a full day of outdoor Fall fun – pony rides, hayrides, kids crafts, historic and nature-based games and activities, animal interactions, vendors, food trucks, and more! • Location: Learning Tree Farm, Time: 10 am- 4 pm,

THURS, SEPT 16 THROUGH MON, SEPT 19

OKTOBERFESTZINZINNATI, DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI

Fall on the Farm at Blooms and Berries Farm Market: Opening Weekend! Fall Activities – Fall is for FAMILY! Hayrides, Pumpkin Bounce Pad, Pumpkin Patch Hayrides, 5-Acre Corn Maze, Mini Corn Maze, Bee Train, Play Area, Farm Animals, Bakery Goodies, Caramel Apples, Spookley’s Storybook Trail & MORE! Online ticket purchasing required. • Location: Bloom & Berries Farm, Time: 9:30 am – 7 pm, bloomsandberries.com/check-out-ourfall-fun-festival *ONGOING

Jack O’Lantern Junction Halloween fun for the whole family! Walk thru the indoor, kid friendly maze and see friendly ghosts, skeletons and more. Each child will receive a bag of trick-or-treat candy! Plus, see the new Halloween mini scenes and a Halloween themed train display. • Location: EnterTRAINment Junction, entertrainmentjunction.

com *ONGOING

SAT 18 – SUN 19 Aullwood Fall

Festival Come out to Aullwood Farm and enjoy the traditional ambiance of our farm festival. Many of your favorite foods will be back, including Dutch oven apple pie, fresh-pressed cider, apple butter, steamed corn and chili. Bella Sorella brick oven pizza and other food trucks will round out the menu. Fun and exciting children’s activities will keep the little ones entertained with games and crafts. Visit farm animal friends and enjoy musical entertainment in the bank barn. Don’t miss the artisan and craft exhibitors offering needle crafts, animal masks, sand art, painted pumpkins, garden ornaments, wood craft, jewelry, hand-made soap and more. • Location: Aullwood Aububon Farm, Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, aullwood.org

DAILY, BEGINNING SAT, SEPT 18

FALL ON THE FARM AT BLOOMS & BERRIES FARM MARKET

SUN 19 PJ Library Snacks and Cinema in the Sukkah Calling all PJ Library families and friends! Let’s gather together under the sukkah for an afternoon filled with snacks and a movie! For families with children ages 8 & under. • Location: Mayerson JCC, Time: 3:30 pm, mayersonjcc.org FREE (with RSVP)

Ault in Bloom Enjoy rose exhibits, flower arranging demonstrations, kids’ crafts, live music, free ice-cream treats, and fresh-cut rose blooms for sale. Consulting Rosarians and Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions, and Doscher’s Candy truck will be in attendance. • Location: Ault Park, Time: 1- 4 pm, rosesgcra.org/events/ault-in-

Hispanic Heritage Festival Join Great Parks in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at our inaugural Hispanic Heritage Festival! Enjoy dancing, performances, live music, crafts, food trucks and more. Local organizations will also be in attendance sharing more on the programs they provide our community. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. • Location: Sharon Woods, Time: Noon- 5 pm,

MON 20 Jump, Wiggle and Shout This program is all about silly wiggles, goofy babbles, and having fun and making friends. Your little one will have a blast movin' and groovin' to music while developing coordination, balance, listening skills, and gross motor skills. An adult companion must attend. The program will take place outdoors; rain cancels. Pre-registration is required. • Location: Bellbrook Park District Headquarters, Time: 11 am- Noon,

TUES 21 Storytime: Library Babies Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months. • Location: Blue Ash Branch Library, Time: 10:30-11 am, cincinnatilibrary.org FREE WED 22 Outdoor Storytime: Family Join Ms. Kelly outside and enjoy books, songs, and activities, while building early literacy skills. Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Weather permitting. • Location: Reading Branch Library, Time: 10:30- 11:15 am, cincinnatilibrary.org FREE

Chipmunk Adventures for Preschool Children: Animals Make Bubbles Too Classes for preschool children, ages 2-5 years old, accompanied by an adult. Every session offers nature hands-on activities, artworks, songs, stories, visits with the animals, and always special hikes! By exploring, stretching our imaginations and much more, we continue to increase our sense of wonder! Individual classes are $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Register by calling 937-890-7360 or in person at Aullwood. • Location: Charity A. Krueger Farm Discovery Center at Aullwood Aububon Farm, Time: 10:00-11:45 pm, aullwood.org

THURS 23 Footloose Based on the hit 1984 film, tells the story of Ren, as he moves from the big city of Chicago to small town U.S.A. Unprepared for religious local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local pastor, Ren sets out to bring forgotten joy to his new friends. • Location: La Comedia Dinner Theatre, lacomedia.com *ONGOING

THURS 23 – SUN 26 Kaplan New

Works in the Park Kaplan New Works in the Park will be a ‘breath of fresh air,’ featuring groundbreaking choreography in a welcoming community space. This ambitious program will include world premieres from DANCEFIX phenom Heather Britt and three company dancers. • Location: Seasongood Pavilion in Eden Park, Time: see website for times, cballet.org/kaplan-new-works-in-the-park

SAT, SEPT 25 THROUGH SUN, SEPT 26

COUNTRY APPLEFEST AT WARREN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Oktoberfest Head to historic Loveland for German fun and food including a stein hoist competition, weiner dog races, Nisbet Park Biergarten featuring Warsteiner (tips to benefit Cancer Free Kids!), lederhosen competition. • Location: Downtown Loveland, Time: 5-11 pm, facebook.com/

FRI 24 – SUN 26 Oktoberfest at Dayton Art Institute A Dayton tradition since 1972, Oktoberfest includes artisans, unique international foods, one of the best selections of domestic, international and craft beers in the area, family-friendly art activities, live music, a Weingarten with a variety of international wines, and much more! • Location: Dayton Art Institute, Time: Fri/ Sat: Noon- 11:30 pm, Sun: Noon- 7pm, daytonartinstitute.org

SAT 25 PawPaw Ice Cream Day for Families Calling all ice cream connoisseurs! Join them for a fun afternoon of learning about Pawpaw trees and their fruit. • Location: Cincinnati Nature Center, Time: 1-2 pm,

Classic Car Show & Drive-In… KID STYLE Does your child own a Power Wheels? How about a pedal car? Any other unique riding toy? Bring them out for this one-of-a-kind car show event for kids only. • Location: Greene County Parks, Time: Noon- 3pm, gcparkstrails.com

Things that Flutter: Monarch & Butterfly Hunt Let’s search for butterflies! This park is full of wonderful plants for pollinators, and tons of butterflies. • Location: Forest Run MetroPark, Time: 11 am- 1 pm, yourmetroparks.net FREE

Art Waves Enjoy the Arts @ Parks: Fernbank Park Enjoy free, live performances from Madcap Puppets, Cultural Centre of India, Revolution of Dance Theatre and The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. • Location: Fernbank Park, Time: 1-5 pm, greatparks.org

Family Fall Fest The festival is an opportunity for families to enjoy an evening of fun. Children of all ages will enjoy a petting zoo, pony rides, carnival games, inflatables, balloon artist, rock wall, hayride, family crafts and much more. EVERY ACTIVITY IS FREE. Food trucks will be available to purchase dinner or snacks. Overflow parking is available with shuttle. • Location: The Gathering in Centerville, Time: 4:00-7:00 pm, daytonfallfest.com

SAT 25 – SUN 26 Ish Festival The festival brings artists and communities together to explore Jewish and Israeli cultural traditions through the arts. Saturday night is a ticketed night market and concert. Sunday is open and free to the public. • Location: Washington Park, ishfestival.org

Art & Music Festival Featuring the 19th Annual Art Fair, this juried show brings together artists and vendors who sell their handmade creations throughout the weekend. Booths are set amongst the monumental modern and contemporary sculptures around the grounds. Plus, enjoy live music, family activities, local food trucks and the Fretboard Beer Garden. • Location: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, Time: See website for details, pyramidhill.org/

Country Applefest Lebanon's only 2 day arts and crafts festival! The festival features over 300 arts, crafts and food vendors, as well as live entertainment each day. • Location: Warren County Fairgrounds, Time: 10 am, countryapplefest.com FREE

Great Outdoor Weekend 2021 Get outdoors! Throughout the weekend of September 25 and 26, kids and adults of all ages can sample a wide range of the best outdoor recreation and nature awareness programs available across Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. Paddle the Mill Creek or canoe the Little Miami River, learn outdoor survival skills, enjoy birdwatching, take a free 10-minute golf lesson, wake up with a Sunday morning rooftop yoga class, or venture out on a self-directed nature scavenger hunt. Check our website for the full schedule! • Location: Multiple Locations,

SUN 26 Cincinnati Reds Baseball Watch as the Cincinnati Reds take on the Washington Nationals at the Great American Ballpark! • Location: Great American Ballpark, Time: 1 pm, mlb.com/reds

MON 27 Pop Up Family Storytime Crafts, music, stories, STEM experiments - you never know what will POP UP outside your Library, weather-permitting (and following all health and safety guidelines). • Location: Vandalia Branch Library, Time: 12:30-1:30 pm, daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE

TUES 28 Pop Up Program: Baby & Toddler Storytime Parents and caregivers, bring your little ones to the library for stories, songs, nursery rhymes and fingerplays. For children up to 36 months. This program will be outside (weather permitting). • Location: West Carrollton Branch Library, Time: 10:30- 11 am, daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE

WED 29 Summer Cinema Bring a blanket or lawn chair for free weekly movies at Washington Park. Food trucks will be on site for families to enjoy! This week’s movie features Coco! • Location: Washington Park, Time: 9 pm, washingtonpark.

THURS 30 Wild with My Child During this self-paced discovery program, young children and their caregivers will explore nature together through multiple senses and outdoor exploration. • Location: Cincinnati Nature Center, Time: 10 am, cincynature.org Fall on the Farm at Blooms & Berries Farm Market September 18

through October 31 - Open Daily! Fall Activities – Fall is for FAMILY! Hayrides, Pumpkin Bounce Pad, Pumpkin Patch Hayrides, 5-Acre Corn Maze, Mini Corn Maze, Bee Train, Play Area, Farm Animals, Bakery Goodies, Caramel Apples, Spookley’s Storybook Trail & MORE! Online ticket purchasing required. • Location: Bloom & Berries Farm Market,

Butterflies of Bali Through Sept. 6. Each spring, thousands of free-flying butterflies flutter among visitors and throughout the tropical landscape inside Krohn Conservatory. This year marks the 25th anniversary and features Butterflies of Bali. Visitors will also encounter a bit of Bali, referred to as “the island of 1000 Temples," with a mountainous interior full of lush forests, iconic rice paddies, clear lakes and gorgeous beaches surrounding the island. • Location: Krohn Conservatory, Time: timed ticket entry,

Everything Thomas Through September 6. Join them for our celebration of Thomas the Train with Thomas-themed train layouts, videos, scavenger hunt, coloring and crafts. Enjoy our kid’s train ride PLUS see all our Thomas & Friends merchandise all 15%-50% off! • Location: EnterTRAINment Junction,

Summer Concerts in the Park

Saturdays Through September. Whether you’re a fan of rock, the blues, reggae or anything in between, get outside to enjoy a lineup of popular local bands. Catch these free summer concerts at four of your favorite Great Parks, featuring talented bands from across Greater Cincinnati! • Location: Various Locations,

Free Concerts at Levitt Pavilion

Thursday-Saturdays through September. Live returns to the Levitt Dayton stage this summer with a diverse array of genres including bluegrass, hip hop, jazz, blues, funk, R&B, gospel, Christian, Celtic, classical, rock, country, Latin, reggae, ska, and psychobilly. • Location: Levitt Pavillion, levittdayton.

Great Bear Rainforest Thursdays

through Sundays, 10am-4pm. Travel to the land of grizzlies, coastal wolves, sea otters, humpback whales and the fabled white Spirit Bear – one of the rarest animals on Earth. Set in one of the planet’s most exquisite and secluded wildernesses on Canada’s rugged Pacific coast, Great Bear Rainforest is a story of wilderness and balance, belief and preservation. Narrated by Ryan Reynolds. • Location: Cincinnati Museum Center, cincymuseum.org/great-bear-

Asteroid Hunters Venture into deep space for a fascinating look at asteroids, their cosmic origins and the potential threat they pose to our world with the film Asteroid Hunters. Narrated by Daisy Ridley, Asteroid Hunters introduces asteroid scientists and reveals the cutting-edge tools and techniques they use to detect and track asteroids, and the technology that may one day protect our planet. Witness the latest in planetary defense and how science, ingenuity and determination combine to explore the world’s most preventable natural disaster. Narrated by Daisy Ridley. • Location: Cincinnati Museum Center, cincymuseum.org/

Ohio Renaissance Festival Saturday &

Sundays September 04 through October 31. Visit a 16th century village filled with thrilling shows, food & drink, unique shops, and a fantasy adventure like no other! • Location: Ohio Renaissance Festival, renfestival.

Jack O’Lantern Junction September 18 through October 31. Halloween fun for the whole family! Walk thru their indoor, kid friendly maze and see friendly ghosts, skeletons and more. Each child will receive a bag of trick-or-treat candy! Plus, see the new Halloween mini scenes and a Halloween themed train display. • Location: EnterTRAINment Junction,

Footloose September 23 through October 31. Based on the hit 1984 film, tells the story of Ren, as he moves from the big city of Chicago to small town U.S.A. Unprepared for religious local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local pastor, Ren sets out to bring forgotten joy to his new friends. • Location: La Comedia Dinner Theatre, lacomedia.com

Tricks And Treats Fall Fest Saturdays

and Sundays only, September 25 Through October 31. Make no bones about it, Kings Island’s Tricks And Treats Fall Fest is Cincinnati’s favorite event for family-friendly Halloween activities and fall fun. Join us at this one-of-a-kind fall festival to make special memories and enjoy the spooky season. Everyone in the family will have a great time with amazing food, activities, live entertainment, more than a dozen trick-or-treat stops, costume contests, crafts, games, seasonal merchandise and so much more. All of the park's rides and attractions are open during the fall event (except for water attractions), which adds to the fun for guests of all ages. • Location: Kings Island,

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