So, the mild weather’s been great and all, but we want winter back. The warm mittens and hats, cold air — and maybe some snow? We are doing all sorts of snow dances right now, as this looks to be a pretty fantastic winter weekend in Cincinnati!
To celebrate, we selected our top 5 winter activities in Cincinnati this weekend — plus an extra one that’s fun (and fun is good!):
Penguin Days at the Cincinnati Zoo
Daily through March 10, with penguin parades happening all weekend long!
We’re crazy about Penguin Days — special wintery animal encounters, half-price Zoo admission, and, of course: the Penguin Parade! Come and see the #bestparadeinamerica this weekend for yourself — it’s truly a sight to behold!
Story Time: Winter is for Snow
Friday, January 27 at 1:30 p.m. at Brazee Street Studios
Don’t miss this story time classic! After reading “Winter is for Snow” by Robert Neubecker, your 3-6 year old will design and create their own fused glass wintery scene!
Green Eggs and Ham
Saturday, Jan. 29 at 10:30 a.m. at The Taft
If there’s one thing we know, it’s that Dr. Seuss would have absolutely loved Lollipops concerts. Because these family oriented Cincinnati Pops concerts are fun – and fun is good! So combine the whimsical, upbeat Lollipops with the whimsical, upbeat Dr. Seuss? Magic. This month’s Lollipops show, Green Eggs and Ham, promises to be a delightful morning filled with lively music, interactive, kid friendly activities and the skilled conducting of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra newcomer Keitaro Harada.
Winter Hat Walk at Winton Woods
Saturday, January 29 at 10 a.m.
Calling on hats of all kinds! We want color, flash, variety and the most remarkable! We suggest warming up at one of these Yelp-approved brunch spots afterwards.
Maple Syrup Making at the Cincinnati Nature Center
Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 28 and 29
Experience the whole process of producing liquid gold from maple sap. Bask in the warmth of the evaporator and its maple-scented steam. Drop by the sugar house near Krippendorf Lodge and join in an interactive sap collecting maple hike. Hikes start at the sugar house. Free; nonmembers pay daily admission.
Beach Mountain
Daily until March 5
Who knows what our snow totals will come next week — so get some sledding in at Beach Mountain! Read all about Cincy’s very own mountain here.
Bundle up and enjoy the winter wonderland this weekend!