NEWSY BITS ...

GROOVE AT KIDCHELLA!

Cincinnati Family magazine’s annual Kidchella is back by popular demand! Head to Cottell Park (5847 Irwin Simpson Road in Deerfield Township) on August 13 from 1 - 4 p.m. for this family-favorite event. This year, Kidchella features live and interactive music performances by Zak Morgan and Band in the Bus. Families can connect with family businesses at a variety of booths, enjoy activities and treats and help to support CancerFree Kids. Head to cincinnatifamilymagazine. com/our-events/kidchella-is-coming-in.

Feel-Good Night Out Idea for Parents

Dine out with purpose during the annual Row-by-Row fundraiser. The evening — benefitting Gorman Heritage Farm — features farm-fresh food, an open bar, farm-themed games and silent and live auctions. Celebrating summer by participating in the VIP cocktail hour, where you can mingle with two and four-legged friends from the farm! The dining experience takes place August 26 from 6 - 9:30 p.m. Learn more about this exciting and educational event by heading to gormanfarm.org.

Explore the Serengeti

With the OMNIMAX’s five-story dome at the CMC, families can be transported to a world of iconic animals trekking across the savannah with their latest film o ering. Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa will have you face-to-face with lion prides, beneath the hooves of thundering wildebeests and just out of reach from snapping crocodile jaws. Find showtimes for this new cinematic outing by heading to cincymuseum.org or give 513-287-7000 a call.

by Sarah Lyons