AUGUST THINGS TO DO

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KIDCHELLA IS HERE!

Sun., August 13

Celebrate summer with this fun, FREE, family-friendly festival. Move and groove to live performances by Zak Morgan and Band in a Bus, grab a tasty treat from Chill Out Italian Ice, play on the playground and browse family vendor booths. Sponsors include:

Mason Dance Center, Once Upon a Child and Hilltop OB/GYN. Cincinnati Family magazine is partnering with CancerFree Kids.

Cottell Park, 5847 Irwin Simpson Road, Deerfield Township; 1 - 4 p.m.; cincinnatifamilymagazine.com.

Tue 1

Free Bengals Training Camp

Fans will have a roaring good time at Bengals Training Camp, watching the Bengals practice as they prepare for the upcoming season. Concessions and Bengals merchandise will be available to purchase. Select players will stick around after each practice to greet fans. Gates opens at 1:30 p.m., practice starts at 2:15 p.m. Kettering Health Practice Fields, W Mehring Way, Cincinnati; August 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7; 1:30 p.m.; bengals.com/ team/trainingcamp.

Coral Beliefs

Last call! The show ends August 6. Go on a journey under the sea with American artist Jill Krutick’s solo exhibition Coral Beliefs. Comprised of richly embellished abstract paintings influenced by the underwater world, this exhibition explodes with color and sculptural elements. Pyramid Hill, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton; 12 - 5 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 6 - 12, free for members and ages 5 and younger; 513-868-8336 or pyramidhill.org.

Everything Thomas

Engineers, chug on into EnterTRAINment Junction to celebrate everyone’s favorite locomotive, Thomas the Train! There will be Thomas-themed train layouts, a train ride, videos, scavenger hunts, coloring and crafts. Plus there will be special discounts on Thomas & Friends merchandise. EnterTRAINment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester; Mon. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun., 12 - 6 p.m.; see website for ticketing pricing details; 513-898-8000 or entertrainmentjunction.com.

FIRST FLOWERS @ KROHN CONSERVATORY

Take a trip back in time: Krohn has been transformed into a prehistoric land full of lush green botanicals and towering … dinosaurs! Tues. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Mon. 3 - 8 p.m. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati; $10 adults, $7 youth 5 - 17, free for ages 4 and younger; 513-421-4086 or cincinnatiparks.com.

Free Kids Crew At Newport On The Levee

Discover something new and exciting for kids at the Levee; playtime may include face painters, story tellers, magicians, arts and crafts and more! Newport On the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport; 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 859-291-0550 or newportonthelevee.com/kids-crew.

Nature Playscape Toddler Storytime

Enjoy time outside with a story expert as they lead finger plays, sing songs and read nature-themed books. Each week will feature a new nature topic. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 10 a.m.; included in daily admission: $10 adults, $6 children, free for ages 3 and younger and members; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.

FREE POP-UP PLAY

Pop on into the park for some fun weekday play with games, crafts and more. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati; 4 - 6 p.m.; washingtonpark.org/series/pop-upplay-3.

Recreations Outlet Charitable Play

Kiddos can spend the morning climbing, crawling, jumping, sliding and having tons of fun; 50 percent of Charitable Play proceeds go to the month’s featured non-profit. Recreations Outlet, 885 Ohio 28, Milford; 9 - 11 a.m.; $4 per child; recreationsoutlet.com/pages/pay-toplay.

Shark Summer At Newport Aquarium

Summer is for the sharks at Newport Aquarium. Walk through a tunnel surrounded by sharks, see shark eggs in the Shark Nursery, inspect Megalodon teeth, bravely conquer Shark Bridge and say, “Hello,” to the new Sand Tiger Sharks during their first-ever Shark Summer! Newport Aquarium, 1 Aquarium Way, Newport; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; see website for ticket information; 1-800-406-3474 or newportaquarium.com.

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Summer

CONCERT SERIES

Get ready to get your groove on with free Tuesday night concerts at the Blue Ash Nature Park. On-site concessions will be open.

August 1: Cincinnati Brass Band

August 8: Jump n Jive Big Band

August 15: The New Liberty Dance OrchestraTime

Blue Ash Nature Park, 4433 Cooper Road, Blue Ash; 7 - 9 p.m.; blueashevents.com/summer_ concert_series_information/index. php.

Wed 2

FREE CINEMA AT ZIEGLER PARK

Head to Ziegler Park every Wednesday for a fun and free movie night on the Great Lawn! Here is the awesome lineup:

August 2: You’ve Got Mail

August 9: TBA

August 16: Jurassic Park

August 23: E.T.

August 30: Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade

The movies begin at 9 p.m. Ziegler Park, 1322 Sycamore St., Cincinnati; 8 p.m.; zieglerpark.org/ series/cinema.

FREE FORT THOMAS FARMERS’ MARKET

Gather the family and pick up fresh fruits, veggies and unique wares from friendly local farmers. Fort Thomas Farmers’ Market, 950 Cochran Ave., Fort Thomas; Wednesdays, 3 - 6 p.m.; fresh foods and goods available for purchase; fortthomasfarmersmarket.com.

FREE SUMMER MOVIES

Summer means free cinema at the Esquire (320 Ludlow Ave.) and Mariemont Theatres (6906 Wooster Pike). The final summer film featured will be Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation; 10:30 a.m.; mariemonttheatre.com or esquiretheatre.com.

UNDER THE BOARDWALK: FISH AND TURTLE FEEDING

Come meet the critters that call Powel Crosley Lake home, see them get fed and learn all about them from a Nature Center Naturalist. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, 3 p.m.; included in daily admission; $10 non-member adults, $6 non-member children, free for members; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.

FREE WEDNESDAYS IN THE WOODS

Celebrate everything great about summer with this outdoor weekly summer concert series! There will be a variety of food vendors, a kids’ art corner and beverages available. Burnet Woods, 3251 Brookline Ave., Cincinnati; 7 - 9 p.m.; 513-497-2860 or cincinnatioh.gov/cincyparks.

Free Yoga On The Levee

Sage Yoga Hot + Pilates will be offering Wednesday yoga classes for yogis of all skill levels! Newport On the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport; 6 - 7 p.m.; 859-291-0550 or newportonthelevee.com/yogaon-the-levee.

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Every Other Thursday Science

Discover The Science of Juggling with Tom Sparough, the Space Painter. There will be a preprogram with the Kenton County

Public Library and a post-program with Dominach’s Taekwondo Academy. Pioneer Park, 3952 Madison Pike, Covington; 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.; KCP&R will be collecting donations of nonperishables and personal care items for Be Concerned; 859-5257529 or bit.ly/KCParksandRec.

FRITZ’S FIRST BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday, Fritz! Families can head to the zoo to celebrate with birthday cake (12 p.m. at the picnic shelters, while supplies last), watermelon carving, a book signing by Richard Cowdry (11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Vine St. Village), hippo treats at 2:30 p.m. and so much more! Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; included with daily admission, buy online for savings; free for members; 513-281-4700 or cincinnatizoo.org/events/fritzs-firstbirthday.

FREE GLIER’S GOETTAFEST

Celebrate all things goetta with this fun festival; families can enjoy live music and try goetta pizza, nachos, Mac, coneys and so much more! River Boat Row, 1 Riverboat Row, Newport; August 3 and 4: 5 - 11 p.m., August 5: 12 - 11 p.m., August 6: 12 - 9 p.m.; goetta.com/ goettafest.

FREE LIVE ON THE LEVEE

Head to NotL for a fun free concert featuring local bands on The Plaza.

August 3: 3 Piece Revival

August 10: 4th Day Echo

August 17: Natural Progression

August 24: Cassette Junkie

August 31: The Whammies Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport; 7 - 9 p.m.; 859291-0550 or newportonthelevee. com/live-on-the-levee.

FREE MADEIRA FARMERS MARKET

Spend Thursday evenings browsing local foods and goods, grabbing a bite for dinner, enjoying live music and more. Madeira Farmers Market, Miami Ave., Cincinnati; Thursdays 4 - 7 p.m.; madeirafarmersmarket.com.

MUSIC @ BCM 2023

Devou Park is the destination for some live tunes on Thursday evenings; weekly concerts will showcase a variety of musical styles like bluegrass, country,

Latin, jazz, rock and more.

August 3: Easy Tiger

August 10: Losing Lucky

August 17: Tickled Pink

August 24: Hot Magnolias

Devou Park, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 6 - 9 p.m.; $7 adults, $5 youth 13 - 18, free for ages 12 and younger; 859-4914003 or bcmuseum.org.

FREE ROCKIN’ THE ROEBLING

Enjoy a free concert, hosted by Cincinnati Parks.

August 3: The Foles (7 p.m.) and Steve Covington and the Humble Strays (8:30 p.m.)

August 10: Erin Coburn

August 17: Crown Watts

August 24: Positive Vibes Band

August 31: Naked Karate Girls Schmidlapp Event Lawn, 124 East Mehring Way, Cincinnati; 6 - 10 p.m.; 513-357-2604 or cincinnatiparksfoundation.org/ programs/free-neighborhoodprograms.

FREE SMALE FAMILY FUN DAYS

Animals, music, puppet shows and face painting. Smale Family Fun days have something for everyone. From the smallest to the tallest. Schmidlapp Event Lawn, 124 E Mehring Way, Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 513-861-0023 or cincinnati-oh. gov/cincyparks/visit-a-park/parksevents-calendar/smale-family-fundays.

THURSDAY ART PLAY: GAME ON!

Young artists can learn all about the Creativity Center’s installation Soft Bones before creating some artwork of their own. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E 6th St., Cincinnati; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; $5 non-member child, free for members; 513-345-8400 or contemporaryartscenter.org/ experience/calendar/2023/08/03/ thursday-art-play-game-on.

YOGA IN NATURE (register)

Take a break from life’s business and schedule a little “me-time.”

Enjoy the benefits of yoga in a beautiful and serene setting; find inspiration in nature and art while working on balance stretching, strengthening, breathing and relaxation. Pyramid Hill Museum & Sculpture Park, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton; Thursdays in August, 6 - 7 p.m.; $60 for five-session series OR $15 per individual session; 513-868-8336 or pyramidhill.org/events.

Fri 4

CMC

After Hours Evening

Head to Cincinnati Museum Center for extended evening hours featuring Bricktionary and OMNIMAX. Explore LEGO creations until the last entry at 8 p.m. or make underwater discoveries at a screening of Secrets of the Sea which will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati; 5 p.m.; see website for pricing details; 513287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.

FREE FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS

Spend the evening at the park having lots of fun! There will be canoeing at the park, Joannie Whittaker serenading the canoers and more. Rapid Run Park, 4450 Rapid Run Road, Cincinnati; 6 - 8 p.m.; cincinnati-oh.gov.

FLORENCE Y’ALLS FIREWORKS FRIDAY

Enjoy an exciting baseball game and stick around afterward to watch the skies light up. It’s at the Y’alls ballpark after every Friday home game - detonated by Rozzi Fireworks, presented by McDonalds. Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence; 7:03 p.m.; tickets starting at $11; 859-594-4487 or florenceyalls.com.

FREE FREE FRIDAY PLANETARIUM SHOW

Take a tour of the night sky and enjoy a free show on the full dome.

August 4: Astro Otters Jr. - Stars August 11: One World, One SkyBig Bird’s Adventure August 18: Seven Wonders Haile Planetarium, 1 Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, Ky; 7 p.m.; 859572-5309 or inside.nku.edu/artsci/ departments/pget/planetarium/ calendar.html.

HURLIN’ (TOMA)HAWKS (register)

Take a peek into the past, take aim, and learn the art of tomahawk throwing! Shawnee Lookout, 2008 Lawrenceburg Road, North Bend, Oh; 6 p.m.; $10 per participant; 513-9410120 or greatparks.org.

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Sat 5

FREE CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS (CPS) BACK-TOSCHOOL FEST

Families can connect with more than 40 CPS booths and departments, pick up free school supplies and resources from a host of community partners and get moving in the CPS Athletic Village. Children’s Hospital, Walgreens and other medical providers will be on-site to offer medical, dental and vision screenings for students. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; cpsk12.org.

DOGS & DOUGHNUTS

Summer is for the dogs at Pyramid Hill! Families can bring their furry friends to the park for lots of fun while exploring over 300 acres. There will be a paw print craft, complementary coffee and donuts, too. Pyramid Hill, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton, Oh; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; included in daily admission for non-members: $10 adult, $5 ages 6 - 12, free for ages 5 and younger and members; 513868-8336 or pyramidhill.org/events.

FLORENCE Y’ALL ROCKIN’ SATURDAY

After the Y’alls play on the field, grown-ups can stay around for a drink or two while the kids listen and dance to some music performed on the bandstand.

August 5: The Curt Crammer Jr. Band

August 12: 24/7

Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence; 6:36 p.m.; tickets starting at $11; 859-5944487 or florenceyalls.com.

FREE KSO SUMMER SERIES

August 5/6: Too Hot to Handel. Enjoy a sing-along and royal fireworks. Saturday performance will be at Covington’s Devou Park (1201 Park Drive, Covington), Sunday performance will be at Ft. Thomas’ Tower Park (900 S. Ft. Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas); 7:3010 p.m.; kyso.org/summer-series.

MAKE A HIKING STICK (register)

Choose a pre-harvested honeysuckle branch and craft it into a customized hiking stick; then take it for a spin on one of the Cincinnati Nature Center’s beautiful hiking trails. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road,

Milford; 9 a.m.; $14, includes daily admission; $8 members; 513- 8311711 or cincynature.org.

MOM & BABY POSTNATAL

YOGA SERIES (register)

Mom and Baby will both love this postnatal yoga class presented by NKO Yoga Studio. NKO Yoga Studio, 4131 Galbraith Road, Deer Park, Oh, 11 - 11:45 a.m.; $95 for fourweek series; 1-833-656-9642 or nkoyoga.com.

Ohio River Paddlefest

Participate in the nation’s largest paddling celebration! 2,000 paddlers will travel up to 9 miles through downtown Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky in canoes, kayaks and other human-powered craft. The Finish Line Festival will take place at Gilday Recreation Complex, featuring live music by The Sunburners, food trucks and more! Schmidt Recreation Complex, 2944 Humbert Ave., Cincinnati; 7 a.m.; see website for pricing details for 4.5- or 9-mile races; ohioriverpaddlefest.org.

FREE SAWYER POINT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Get ready to groove with a local music show. There will also be a kid’s zone with face painters, bounce houses, carnival games and food trucks, too. Lineup includes Cliftones (4 p.m.), 500 Miles to Memphis (6 p.m.) and Husbands (8 p.m.) Sawyer Point, 705 East Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati; 4 - 10 p.m.; 513-357-2604 or cincinnati-oh.gov/ cincyparks/visit-a-park/parks-eventscalendar/sawyer-point-summerconcert-series2.

Free West Side Market

Support local businesses with this pop-up market featuring vendors, food trucks and fun family activities. Westwood Town Hall, 3017 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; westsidemarketcincy. com.

Sun 6

Boards And Brews

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT (register)

Compete in a fun corn hole tournament that benefits The People Working Cooperatively. There will be prizes awarded to the first and second place winners; the Homebrew Competition winner will also be announced at this event. Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom, 1727 Logan St., Cincinnati; 125 p.m.; $40 per team, $20 per individual; free for spectators; 513351-7921 or pwchomerepairs.org/ boards.

FLORENCE Y’ALLS FAMILY SUNDAY

It is Sunday Funday at the Y’alls Ballpark! Enjoy a game full of excitement and stick around after the game so kids can run the bases and get player autographs, too. August 6 vs. Windy City Thunderbolts

August 13 vs. Lake Erie Crushers Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence; 1:07 p.m.; advance tickets as low as $11; 859594-4487 or florenceyalls.com.

Free Ludlow Flea And Craft Fair

Head to this unique flea and craft fair featuring handmade goods, baked goods, jewelry, vintage items and more. Bircus Brewing Co will be on-site selling pizza and drinks. 322 Elm St., Ludlow; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; facebook.com/events/516701 383250511/516701386583844/?acti ve_tab=about.

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