Please check back regularly since I will continually update the monthly top picks if I read about a family friendly activity or event. Also, dates/times of events can change so double check with the venue to make sure event is still valid.
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Now- Oct.17 - Ohio Renaissance Festival - Saturdays and Sundays and Sept. 6. Step back in time and visit with the lords and ladies and other royalty with jousting, food, crafts, games, entertainment and more. . Lots of interactive fun for the family. Click here for more info. Get adult tickets for BOGO on opening weekend.
Sept. 8 -Whole Foods Market Mason - Re Fresh Wednesdays - 11:30-1:00 p.m. Cost: FREE. Join Brittany our Healthy Eating Specialist in the café for a delicious and easy demo to get your mid week refreshed! Sept. 8 - Story time with Miss Gail - Blue Manatee Bookstore - FREE - 10:30-11am - For kids ages 2 and up. Sept. 9 - Baby/Toddler Music Time with Miss Meghan - Blue Manatee Bookstore - RSVP required for this fun time with music, singing, dancing and more. $8/child. Two musical times - 9:45am and 10:30am. Call (513) 731-2665. Sept. 8 - Nov. 14 - "Knuffle Funny" The Art & Whimsy of Mo Willems" - Visit the Public Library of Cincinnati (main library) and see drawings and illustrations from Mo Willems, author of "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" and "I'm Sad". After seeing the exhibit head to the childrens' library for some reading enjoyment. FREE. 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Sept. 9 - Customer Advisory Panel - 6:00 p.m. Cost: FREE. Whole Foods Market values our customers’ feedback. We would love to hear about your experience at Whole Foods Market Mason. What are we doing well? Where can we improve? Please join us for a one hour group discussion. This month we are focusing on our Back to School and the partnership we have with local schools. We will be serving food and sending you home with a reusable bag with goodies! We hope you can join us! Have you been to a CAP Meeting in the past? We’d love to have you again! Space is limited so please email to RSVP by Tuesday, August 10th paula.mangold@wholefoods.com. Sept. 9 - 11 am & 1 pm - NATURE STORIES: APPLES Sharon Woods. Now is the time for the apple harvest! The naturalist will help get everyone into the spirit with a story about the beloved fruit at Sharon Centre.A valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($5.00 annual; $2.00 daily) is required to enter the parks
Sept. 10 - Uncorked! A Food & Wine Experience - Whole Foods Market Mason - 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Cost: $5.00. Sept. 10 - 7 pm FRIDAY NIGHT FLOAT KAYAK BASICS - Winton Woods. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing kayak outing in the cool of a fall evening, all while getting some pointers on kayaking and learning a little natural history of the lake. The evening will end watching the sunset and enjoying some light refreshments. Participants must fit properly in provided personal floatation devices. The outing is recommended for ages eight and up and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $10.00 per person. Registration is required by September 8 at Sept. 10 - FREE Concert - Grounded, The Park Church Band (aka Shotgun Sexy) - 7pm - Landen-Deerfield Park Amphitheatre. Sept. 10 - 7 pm - 9:30 pm - PASSPORT TO BEER FRIDAY: FALL BEER TASTING - Winton Woods Sept. 10, 17 & 24 • 10 am - 2 pm - FANTASTIC FARM FRIDAYS: A HONEY OF A BEE - FREE - Winton Woods - 10am-2pm - Children can experience the harvest season at Parky’s Farm by participating in hands-on activities designed for kids in pre-Kindergarten to second grade. This month, they can explore the lives of the honeybee during National Honey Month.A valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($5.00 annual; $2.00 daily) is required to enter the parks. Sept. 10-12 - St. Sussana's Festival - Games, food, rides, entertainment and more. Reading Road, Mason, Ohio. Sept. 11- Oct. 10 - The Old West Festival - Saturday & Sundays - 10am-6pm - For a one of a kind event in Ohio you'll want to head to The Old West Festival. A permanent old west town is waiting for you to enjoy. It's educational and fun for the entire family. Among their many offerings are store fronts with antique, western-themed and hand-made crafts. Period interpreters will walk the streets, posing for photos or saying howdy. Cold beer, sarsaparilla, soft drinks and food will be served in the Long Branch Saloon. Young ‘uns will be able to pan for gold; watch puppet shows; participate in a family sing-along to period music like ‘Coming Round the Mountain’; and even get sworn in as deputies, that is if they take the official oath. If they choose, they’ll travel the frontier in covered wagons, on ponies or horses; riding the 19th century steam locomotive inspired children's train, or visiting the themed encampments. Historically accurate shows include medicine shows, saloon shows, magic, storytelling and can can dancer. Tickets are $10/general admission, $6/kids 6-12 and FREE for under 5 years. Sept. 11 - Punt, Pass & Kick (PPK) Competition - Mason Sports Park - 10am - Open to boys and girls ages 6-15 compete in games for punting, passing and kicking sponsored by the National Football League. Boys and girls compete separately. FREE to participate but must show birth certificate or proof of age. Register on line at www.nflppk.com. 3400 Mason-Morrow-Millgrove Rd. Click here for the rules. Sept. 11 - Scopeout Astronomy & Education Fair - 1-10pm - Cincinnati Observatory. Admission is $6/adults, and $4/kids. 3489 Observatory Place, Hyde Park. Sept. 11 - Guest Speaker - Mark Whitacre, the whistleblower who the movie "The Informant" was based on will be speaking about his "Against All Odds" story at Christ's Church in Mason. 10am - FREE. 5165 Western Row Rd. Call (513) 229-3200 for more info. Sept. 11 - Are you ready for some football? Bearcat style.....Head to University Bearcats season opener at Nippert Stadium. Noon. More info. Sept. 11 - Operation Gratitude Gift Drive - Help support our troops and donate items. Drop off items at the Voice of America Shopping Center from 9am-5pm. Sponsored by the West Chester Liberty Community Foundation. Sept. 11 - ReZonate Music Fest - Music festival benefits the Lakota Sioux children on the Pine Ridge Reservation and helps provide them with school supplies with the Backpacks for Pine Ridge program. Noon-9:30pm. Keenher Park - $8 donation per car is welcomed. There is also a Teamsters charity bike ride - 10:30am registration with ride at Noon ($15/person or $20/couple). Blessed Union of Souls will be performing at 7:30-9:30pm. 7211 Barrett Rd. Sept. 11 - Grandparents' Day at Jo-Ann Fabric Stores - FREE - 1-3pm - Kids can make a craft foam footprint sign for grandma and grandpa.
Sept. 11 - Sprouts in the Kitchen – Quesadillas - 10:00 a.m. Cost: FREE. Every Saturday, we will take kids age 5-12 on a fun food adventure while teaching them about good nutrition! Join us today as we create a black bean & cheese quesadilla while learning why these little beans are so good for us. Please note, while this class is FREE registration is required. To sign up for a class, contact Paula Mangold at 513-459-6131 or paula.mangold@wholefoods.com. Sept. 11 - Second Saturday Artists & Authors - Waynesville, Ohio - Main Street. Arts and crafts, food, book swap, live entertainment and more. Click here for more info. Sept. 11 - Fall Garage Sale - 8am-1pm - FREE admission - Annual community garage sale. 10990 Thornview Dr., Sharonville, Ohio. Click here for more info. Sept. 11 - Charity Yard Sale & Rescue Dog Adoption - 10am-5pm - Proceeds benefit the Cincinnati Pet Food Pantry. K9 Country Club - 1298 Reading Rd, Mason. If you'd like to donate clean, gently used items please bring them the week of the sale from Tuesday through Friday. Call (513) 459-2582.
Sept.11 - 12 - Great Miami River Days Festival - Hamilton, Ohio - along the banks of the river. Part educational festival and filled with fun - entertainment, food vendors, jet ski demos, ski show, wake boarders and so much more. Click here for all the great activities planned. Sept. 12 - Happy Grandparents' Day Sept. 12-17 - JCC Try It Week - Visit the Mayerson JCC for an open house all week to see all the programs they have for kids and adults - so many great classes offered for FREE. 8485 Ridge Road. Call (513) 761-7500 for more information and to register. Sept. 12 - "The Marvelous Toy by Marc Rossio" - See an art exhibit, enjoy art activities and a music by Marc Rossion. FREE. 1pm. Mayerson JCC. 8485 Ridge Road. Call (513) 761-7500 for more information and to register. They also have lots of other events planned for Community Arts Center Day. Sept. 12 - Community Arts Center Day - See all the local art centers participating - visit www.findyourcenter.com. FREE - Noon-4pm, various locations.
Sept. 12 - Dog Day at the Beach - Dogs get there day in the sun at the Beach water park from 11am-4pm. Dogs are FREE, owners charged $6/$12. Last day of the season. Sept. 12 - Second Sunday in Over-the-Rhine - Noon-5pm - FREE admission - enjoy artists, food vendors, a beer garden and more. 12th St (between Main & Sycamore). More info.
Sept. 12- Coffee-ology - Coffee Tasting - Whole Foods Market Mason - 12:00 p.m. Cost: FREE. What does your favorite coffee taste like? Would you consider it bold or delicate, acidic or smooth? Join us every Sunday in the café for this educational experience on all things coffee. Learn to correctly taste coffees to get the nuances of each roast. Includes coffee and food pairings. Sept. 12 - Loveland Art Show - 11am-5pm - Enjoy juried fine art show with music, food, children's art activities and more. Nisbet Park - 210 Railroad Ave. Sept. 12 - Gateway Quarter Tour of Living - FREE - Noon-4pm - Tour 8 models in the Gateway Quarter. Visit Second Sunday on Main after your tour. Park at the corner of 12th and Vine or Mercer and Vine where information tables will be located. Pick up a map and register for prize drawings. Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati. Call (513) 621-4283 for more info. Sept. 13 - 19 - The Original Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week - Enjoy three course dinners for $26.10 or $14.40 at over 40 local restaurants.
Sept. 14 - Half Pint Kids Club – Oh-So-Yummy Oatmeal - 10:00 a.m. Cost: FREE. Half Pints age 3-8 are invited with a caregiver to explore and try new foods in a fun environment. Join us in the café for this fun food treat. Today we will create our very own oatmeal with our favorite toppings! Please note, while this class is FREE registration is required. To sign up for a class, contact Paula Mangold at 513-459-6131 or paula.mangold@wholefoods.com.
Sept. 15 -Whole Foods Market Mason - Re Fresh Wednesdays - 11:30-1:00 p.m. Cost: FREE. Join Brittany our Healthy Eating Specialist in the café for a delicious and easy demo to get your mid week refreshed!
Sept. 15 - Story time with Miss Gail - Blue Manatee Bookstore - FREE - 10:30-11am - For kids ages 2 and up. Sept. 15 & 16 - Music Time Studio - Family Music Class - Parents bring your kids (ages 0-5 years) to Kids First Sports Center and enjoy a FREE music class together - 9:15am and 10:15am. To register call (513) 652-6267 or visit musictimestudio.net. Sept. 16, 23, 30 - Light the Night Walk - Help raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in this 2 mile walk.
Sept. 17 - Uncorked! A Food & Wine Experience - Whole Foods Market Mason - 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Cost: $5.00. Sept. 17-18 - Spirit of America - FREE (tickets required) - the US Army Military District of Washington visits Northern KY to celebrate American history. See soldier re-enactments, military bands, and more. Bank of Kentucky Center, Northern KY University. Sept. 18 - Cincinnati Comic Expo - ff you or your kids love comics, this is the place to go. Comics, characters, toys, artists, costume contest, and more. Xavier University's Cintas Center - $7/adults, $5/students with ID, free/kids 10 and under with paying adult. 1624 Herald Ave. Visit www.cincinnaticomicexpo.com for more information.
Sept. 18 - Sprouts in the Kitchen – Decorate a Cupcake - 10:00 a.m. Cost: FREE
Sept. 18-19 - Oktoberfest Zinzinnati - FREE admission - Enjoy beer, food, entertainment (Chicken Dance anyone). Downtown Cincinnati - opens at 11am - Fifth & Vine Streets.
Sept. 19 - Mason Arts Festival - 11am-5pm - FREE - See more than 120 artisans (both local and regional) and their work. Their will be food, entertainment and a children's art tent. Sept. 19 - Annual Simpson Creek Stream Clean-Up - 2 pm – 4 pm. Volunteers should meet at Deerfield Township Schappacher Park, 4686 Old Irwin Simpson Road, where organizers will conduct a safety meeting and distribute gloves and trash bags. The Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Deerfield Regional Storm Water District are co-sponsoring the clean-up effort. Students from Kings Local School District can earn community service hours by participating in the event. A parent or guardian will need to accompany the student to the park to fill out the appropriate waiver forms.
Sept. 19- Coffee-ology - Coffee Tasting - Whole Foods Market Mason - 12:00 p.m. Cost: FREE. What does your favorite coffee taste like? Would you consider it bold or delicate, acidic or smooth? Join us every Sunday in the café for this educational experience on all things coffee. Learn to correctly taste coffees to get the nuances of each roast. Includes coffee and food pairings.
Sept. 21 - Half Pint Kids Club – Take a Dip! 10:00 a.m. Cost: FREE. Half Pints age 3-8 are invited with a caregiver to explore and try new foods or a craft in a fun environment. Join us in the café for this fun food treat! Today we’ll take our veggies for a dip in 2 fun recipes! Please note, while this class if FREE, registration is required. To sign up for a class, contact Paula Mangold at 513-459-6131 or paula.mangold@wholefoods.com. Sept. 21 - Brain Balance of Cincinnati - FREE parent lecture- "Is Your Child Struggling with Academic, Social & Behavioral Issues?" - Please RSVP since seating is limited. Geared for families with children who have autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Aspergers and other learning disabilities. Call (513) 376-3085 or email gmarischen@brainbalancecenters.com.
Sept. 22 -Whole Foods Market Mason - Re Fresh Wednesdays - 11:30-1:00 p.m. Cost: FREE. Join Brittany our Healthy Eating Specialist in the café for a delicious and easy demo to get your mid week refreshed! Sept. 22 - Story time with Miss Gail - Blue Manatee Bookstore - FREE - 10:30-11am - For kids ages 2 and up. Sept. 23 - Baby/Toddler Music Time with Miss Meghan - Blue Manatee Bookstore - RSVP required for this fun time with music, singing, dancing and more. $8/child. Two musical times - 9:45am and 10:30am. Call (513) 731-2665.
Sept. 24 - Uncorked! A Food & Wine Experience - Whole Foods Market Mason - 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Cost: $5.00.
Sept. 24-26 - The Wizard of Oz - Presented by Acting Up - Mason High School Auditorium.
Sept. 24-25 - Bio-Bblitz - Caesar Creek Lake - Volunteers help document the biodiversity in the lake. Starts at 4pm on Friday to 4pm on Saturday. "Come out for the ranger led programs such as: fish shocking, herp hunting, night insect collecting, early morning owling, bird banding, creek walking, butterfly catching, planting native fall species, mushroom hikes and the great native wildflower seed collection later replanted in the restored prairies." Call (513) 897-1050 for more information.
Sept. 25 - Sprouts in the Kitchen – Kid Kabobs. 10:00 a.m. Cost: FREE. Every Saturday, we will take kids age 5-12 on a fun food adventure while teaching them about good nutrition! Today we’ll make fun lunch and snack kabobs perfect for on the go meals! Please note, while this class is FREE registration is required. To sign up for a class, contact Paula Mangold at 513-459-6131 or paula.mangold@wholefoods.com. Sept. 25 - Applefest - Lebanon, Ohio - FREE admission (rain or shine) - celebrate all things apple with food, entertainment and more. 10am-7pm - Broadway & Mulberry St. Sept. 25- University of Cincinnati Bearcats football game - Nippert Stadium - time TBA. More info. Sept. 25 - Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference - FREE - 10am-4pm - free parking, free family activities, free keynote speaker, Dr. Stephen Shore. Visit www.familieswithasd.org for more information. Live Oaks Campus, 5956 Buckwheat Rd., Milford. Sept. 25-26 - Great Outdoor Weekend - Hamilton County Park District - lots of great free nature events for families planned. Click here for a list of all regional programs.
Sept. 26- Coffee-ology - Coffee Tasting - Whole Foods Market Mason - 12:00 p.m. Cost: FREE. What does your favorite coffee taste like? Would you consider it bold or delicate, acidic or smooth? Join us every Sunday in the café for this educational experience on all things coffee. Learn to correctly taste coffees to get the nuances of each roast. Includes coffee and food pairings.
Sept. 29 - Healthy Eating Cooking Class. 6:00 p.m. Cost: FREE. Join Brittany our Healthy Eating Specialist for delicious and easy dinner with recipes from the books that are the core of our Health Starts Here program Invite your friends and family to join you for this fun and delicious event! All attendees will receive delicious bites, recipes, and some healthy eating and cooking tips. To sign up for a class, contact Paula Mangold at 513-459-6131 or paula.mangold@wholefoods.com. Sept. 29 - Wee Wednesdays - Cincinnati Art Museum - FREE - "In My Backyard" - Great program for preschoolers and a caregiver with art, story time, and scavenger hunts. 10-11:30am. Sept. 29 - Story time with Miss Gail - Blue Manatee Bookstore - FREE - 10:30-11am - For kids ages 2 and up.
Sept. 30 - Mom’s Night Out - 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Cost: FREE. Mom's Night Out is an opportunity for local mothers to get together without the kids to socialize, relax, and be pampered. We know it’s hard being a mom - you deserve a break! Great food, goodies, giveaways & drinks – what could be better! This month we welcome Stacy Walters, Master Gardener and Registered Kinesiotherapist, with Fit to Garden as she discusses the top three health benefits that all gardeners enjoy; the nutritional, physical, and stress relieving aspects of gardening. Come be inspired and leave with some fun gardening ideas for beginner through experienced gardeners! Ongoing Events Barnes & Noble Story Time - (click on link to double check story time times)
Betts House - See our historic sites page for info on some family-friendly programs offered. Biokoto Drum & Dance Class - FREE - offereing free drum or dance classes on Sat. More info at 513-221-6112 or www.bi-okoto.com. New location 7030 Reading Rd, Suite 662. Blue Manatee Story Times - Every Wed. at 10:30am hear a story with Miss Gail. See bluemanateebooks.com for story themes. 3054 Madison Rd., Oakley. FREE. Brunch at the Barrington - The Barrington of West Chester (an independent and assisted living home) has a champagne brunch the final Sunday of the month. It's from 11:30am-2:00pm and adults are $15 and children ages 6-12 are $6 and kids under 6 are FREE. Please RSVP the Friday before brunch to 777-4457. 7222 Heritagespring Drive. Cincinnati Art Museum - FREE - 953 Eden Park Dr., www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
Cincinnati Observatory Center - On the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month (1-4pm) get an expanded tour of the historical Observatory Center. $2 donation is appreciated. Call 513-321-5186 for more information. 3489 Observatory Place, Hyde Park. Coffee Beans & Brew - Have a cup-o-joe while your kids enjoy story time and a craft (craft & story time are FREE and sponsored by Usborne Books). 10-10:30am every Tuesday during school. 7401 Yankee Rd., Liberty Twp., Ohio. EnterTRAINment Junction - A great place to enjoy trains. Epic Xtreme Cheer - Mini Open Gym - On Sundays, kids ages 4-8 can enjoy fun at Gym-Nation with Epic Xtreme Cheer - 3-4pm and only $5/child. No registration required but call (513) 229-7315. Family Days on Fountain Square. Every Saturday (June 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 10am to Noon) in June Fountain Square is all about children ages 8 and under! This is the second year for Family Days and this year’s theme is children’s authors. Fountain Square Management Group (FSMG) is partnering with children’s organizations from across the Tri-State to create this weekly event that brings art, music, dance and fitness, animals and a variety of other activities for children to the Square. FREE. Hamilton County Park System - Enjoy many FREE activities with this awesome park system. Joseph Beth Booksellers - Story Time - FREE every Monday, Wed., Friday at 10:30am - Kids get to do a craft and have story time. 2692 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45208. 513-396-8970. Kite Flying at the VOA Museum - Join the Pigs Aloft Kite flying group from Noon-5pm on the second Sunday of every month (rain cancels). 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester, Ohio. Krohn Conservatory - Come see all the beautiful flowers in this Swedish themed holiday event. 1501 Eden Park Dr. 513-421-5707.
Mason Public Library - Story Times - FREE - 200 Reading Rd., Mason, Ohio. 513-398-2711. See their website to double check story times.
Mt. Washington Artworks - Second Saturday Art - cincinnatiartclasses.com - 11am-3pm - FREE for all ages - On the second Sat. of the month, head to Anderson Twp for a FREE art class - create art and enjoy refreshments and see an art class. Mt. Washington ArtWorks - 6450 Sherman Ave., Anderson Twp., Ohio. 513-232-3738. Music & Concerts - Summer concerts are happening throughout Greater Cincinnati. See our music and concert page for more information. Movies - See our movie page for a listing of free summer movies. Newport Gangster Tours - Take a historical walking tour and learn about the history of Newport, gambling and gangsters. Only $15 for the tour. Offered on Saturdays at 1 & 5 pm. Open Gym - First Babtist Church of Mason - FREE - Call (513) 398-5816 for more information. 735 Reading Rd.
Paint-N-Play - Kids' Story Time - Every third Thursday of the month from 11am-Noon and 1-2pm. Discount on studio fees. 7556 Voice of America Drive, West Chester, Ohio. 513-759-9400.  Picnic on the
Plaza - Head to downtown Mason from 11:30am-1:30pm every other
Friday during the summer - Click here for the schedule.
Enjoy an inexpensive lunch. Century Link will provide FREE drinks and they have set up the
free WiFi on the plaza so enjoy lunch outdoors. Thanks to the Downtown
Mason Association & the Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce for
organizing these events. Pump-it-Up -Pop-In-Playtime - Kids can jump and play with their parents (M-F, 9am-Noon - check website to make sure time has not changed). Parents are always FREE, $8/child. (513) 829-7867. 7724 Service Center Dr., West Chester. They also have Parents Night Out once a month on the second Friday of the month. Also listed in Energy Busters/Inflatables. Click here for their calendar. Run-Jump-N-Play - Open Play - 8481 Duke Blvd., Mason. 513-701-7529.Also listed in Energy Busters/Inflatables. Double check website for open play dates since subject to change. Skating/Skiing/Sledding (Tubing too) - see more by clicking here.
Salvation Army Open Gym - FREE - Open daily, 9:30am-12:30pm with fun for kids including rides, toys, games. Free lunch and drink also provided. 235 Ludlow St. Hamilton. 513-863-1445. Straus & Troy Market - Opens May 4-Sept. 28. Every Tuesday (11am-2pm) visit Fountain Square for some great vendors featuring fresh produce, baked goods, and much more! Taft Museum of Art - Free on Sunday. Regular admission on other days is $8/adults and $6/students and seniors. FREE for kids under 18.  VOA Walking Club - Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays at 9am. Visit www.butlercountymetroparks.org for more information. Meet at VOA park in the breezeway - 7850 VOA Park Drive, West, Chester, Ohio.Weather permitting. Wake Nation - www.wakenation.com - Get ready to have some fun wakeboarding, water skiiing and kneeboarding - all without using a boat. 201 Joe Nuxhall Way, Fairfield, Ohio. Whole Foo  ds Market - Every Friday! Uncorked! A food & wine experience6:00-8:00 p.m. $5.005 delicious dishes paired with 5 fabulous wines all for $5.00! Buy your all access punch card at any register and begin sampling. Cost includes wine, food tasting and a Whole Foods Market Wine Glass! Bring your glass back to the next tasting for $1 off your punch card. Moms' Night Out - Join us the last Thursday of every month for Mom’s Night Out. Mom's Night Out is an opportunity for local mothers to get together without the kids to socialize, relax, and be pampered. We know it’s hard being a mom - you deserve a break! Registration is required. To sign up for a class, contact Paula Mangold at 513-459-6131 or paula.mangold@wholefoods.com. *****************************************************************************************^^******************** October Oct. 2 - Family First Saturday - Cincinnati Art Museum - FREE - 1-4pm - "Along the Lines" - Great way to see the CAM and enjoy family art activities - art activities, scavenger hunts, entertainment, demonstrations and more. 953 Eden Park Dr. Oct. 2 - Books by the Banks - 10am-4pm. FREE - Duke Energy Convention Center. Great event for all ages. They will have a Kids Corner with lots of great activities and fun. See the authors of Adventures Around Cincinnati, Laura Hoevener & Terri Weeks. Oct. 9 - Mason Schools Foundation 2010 Gala - Manor House - Have fun and support the Mason City Schools at this annual fundraiser. Silent auction, dinner, and more. Sponsored by the masonschoolsfoundation.com. Oct. 16 - Cincinnati Walks for Kids - Coney Island - Visit www.cincinnatichildrens.org/walk to register and learn more about the annual fundraising walk benefiting Cincinnati Children's. Registration is FREE. Each walker is simply asked to raise at least $25, which can be designated to the program or division of your choice within the medical center. NEW THIS YEAR! Any walker who raises $25 or more will receive a Cincinnati Walks for Kids T-shirt. You can walk as an individual, join a team or start a team of your own. The choice is yours! Oct. 16 & 23 - American Red Cross Babysitter's Training - Sharonville Community Center - Noon-4pm. Great course for kids who want to start babysitting. Ages 11-15 years. Resident fee is $63 and non-resident fee is $66. Visit www.sharonville.org for more information. Oct. 23 - Miracles of Magic - 4pm - Mason High School Auditorium - Help support a great philanthropy, A Kid Again, and enjoy some hilarious top knotch comedy. A Kid Again is a non-profit that helps children with life threatening illnesses by helping them enjoy activities and fun events. Read more on Family Friendly Cincinnati. General admission tickets are $15/child and $30/adult. Premiere seats are $40. Oct. 22 - Teen Studio Night - Cincinnati Art Museum - FREE - Create art with other teens and see the CAM. Oct. 27- Wee Wednesdays - Cincinnati Art Museum - FREE - "That's Tricky" Great program for preschoolers and a caregiver with art, story time, and scavenger hunts. 10-11:30am. Oct. 28 - Preschool Pumpkin Party - Sharonville Community Center - 10990 Thorview Dr. Ages 0-5 years can enjoy snacks, trick-or-treating, crafts and fun. 11am-1pm. $2/advanced registration and $4 at the door. Register at www.sharonville.org/rec or call (513) 563-2895.
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Dec. 4 - Family First Saturday - Cincinnati Art Museum - FREE - 1-4pm - "Magical Music" - Great way to see the CAM and enjoy family art activities - art activities, scavenger hunts, entertainment, demonstrations and more. 953 Eden Park Dr. Dec. 17 - Teen Studio Night - Cincinnati Art Museum - FREE - Create art with other teens and see the CAM.
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There is so much to do for families in Mason, Ohio and Greater Cincinnati but if you're a bit overwhelmed in deciding what to try out, I've listed some of my top picks that I might like to do for the month - not to say that we'll actually get to all of them (I think we'd have to be super-human to do that), but it would be something that sounds interesting or fun. So if we can't get there, we hope that you can! 
Sept. 12 - Miami University Community Arts Center Day
