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Take a guided lantern-lit walk along this paved path, encountering characters of nature. Family friendly, first-person interpretation will reveal glimpses into the lives of local flora and fauna on this 1-mile walk. Toast marshmallows over the fire before you depart. Hikes depart every 10 minutes and last roughly one hour. Glenwood Gardens/Gatehouse ($5/person, ages 2 and up, register by 9/19)

​In 2020, we the celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in the United States – the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote. Experience the empowering history of the brave women who made triumphant strides through sacrifice and determination. Through story and song, learn about the great gift these women left us – an empowering heritage of pride, momentum and purpose. From 1920 to today, these women are a constant source of strength and inspiration.

Bring the entire family to Coney Island on Saturday, September 21^st for Fire Up the Night, the only international fireworks competition in the US.  Watch three countries – Belgium, Russia, and Vietnam – dazzle the night sky.

Delight in a celebration of each competing country’s food and entertainment, along with Coney’s family rides, the world’s largest “empty” pool party, fire performers, inflatables and more.  All for only $25 per carload. 

​In 2020, we the celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in the United States – the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote. Experience the empowering history of the brave women who made triumphant strides through sacrifice and determination. Through story and song, learn about the great gift these women left us – an empowering heritage of pride, momentum and purpose. From 1920 to today, these women are a constant source of strength and inspiration.

Enjoy a walk as we learn to identify common trees found in Hamilton County. We’ll walk the Pin Oak Trail and learn the tools needed to identify local trees while learning a few of the trees along the way, even including identifying pin oaks. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve/Pin Oak Trail (free)

Prepare to kayak on local rivers with American Canoe Association instructors. In this class, learn basic safety and paddling techniques in a river-specific kayak on flatwater. Be ready to get wet as we practice rescues. All equipment is provided. For ages 12 and up. Winton Woods/Adventure Outpost ($38/person, register by 9/18)

Drop in to enjoy Charley Harper’s artwork represented in a unique medium: quilts! Local group River City Quilt Guild has created many quilts over the years featuring his designs. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve/Ellenwood Nature Barn (free)

How do we fit into nature’s puzzle? Learn about relationships among people, plants and animals. Daily programs vary. Glenwood Gardens/Highfield Discovery Garden (Program included in Highfield admission: $5/person)

Grab your waders to scout out (and in) a wetland habitat to explore our wild neighbors and their home. With nets and binoculars in hand, be prepared to get down and dirty as we investigate the who’s who of this disappearing natural area. Miami Whitewater Forest/Visitor Center ($7.50/person, 1 adult for every 10 scouts is free, register by 9/19)

Enjoy family-friendly farm fun at Blooms & Berries annual fall festival! Admission is $8.95/person Mon-Fri and $11.95/person Sat-Sun and includes hayrides, the pumpkin bounce pad, corn mazes, cow train, play area, farm animals and more! Every Tuesday, kids 2-4 get half-price admission with a paying adult.

Families Create! is a popular series of workshops designed to introduce art techniques and concepts to children ages 5–12 years and their families. All workshops are $5 per child and conducted at the Weston Art Gallery in the Aronoff Center for the Arts. Preregistration is required. For more information, contact us at [email protected] or (513) 977-4170.

On Sept. 21, Artist Christian Schmit will guide you through his paper sculpting techniques to help you mold a “lit” mini-monument.

Experience the Donut Trail from a new perspective! Grab your bike and participate in the inaugural Donut Trail Cycle Challenge! Take on the Twisted 29 or the Frosted 59 for a sweet adventure. Bring your appetite as there will be 12 “Yum Zones” with donut holes along the way.

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, presented by Samuel Adams and Amazon, is America’s largest Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest showcases the rich German heritage of Southwest Ohio, as well as tasty samples of German-style music, food and beer. First held in 1976, the event has grown to be America’s largest Oktoberfest with more than 575,000 people attending each year.

The Kennedy Heights Arts Center is offering a wide selection of classes for the fall for both children and adults. Subjects include stop motion animation, printmaking, acrylic painting, and more! Classes begin September 16.

Register online at www.kennedyarts.org or call 513-631-4278. Receive 10% off with early-bird discount when you enroll by Sept. 2. Sliding scale fees for those with financial need.

Hear ye, hear ye! The Ohio Renaissance Festival is celebrating 30 years of fun this year! Forget your cares and step back in time to this 30-acre re-created 16th Century English village and enjoy over 400 years of fun in a single day! Over 150 costumed characters welcome you to the village! Rub elbows with Royalty as you cheer your favorite knight to victory in the thrilling Full-armored Tournament Joust. Welcoming you to a festive day in the village are dueling swordsmen, rowdy pirates, nobles, peasants, and daring jugglers.

Krohn’s Fall show offers a colorful escape for Cincinnati families. Tickets are $7/adults, $5/kids 5-12 and free for children 4 and under.

Cuba tells the powerful story of a land preserved in time, yet poised on the cusp of dramatic change. The nation’s vibrant culture, meticulously maintained colonial architecture and pristine ecosystems provide a vivid window into the island’s history and spirit. Cuba’s Omnimax Experience transports audiences across breathtaking landscapes, under the ocean surface to iridescent reefs and into streets throbbing with music and dance in the heart of Havana.