It’s a great weekend for a festival! Panegyri Greek Festival, St. Veronica’s Summer festival, Mary-Queen of Heaven’s festival…and so much more!
Make sure you enter to win a Bonnybrook Farms Chuck Wagon Dinner Ride — giveaway ends on July 9: http://www.familyfriendlycincinnati.com/2014/06/24/bonnybrook-farms-chuck-wagon-dinner-ride-giveaway/
Read on for a full list of all the fun to be had in the Cincinnati area this weekend:::
FRIDAY
Story Time with Miss Sarah – Fridays June 6, 13, 20, 27 | 9:30am – 10am blue manatee children’s bookstore 
and decafe www.bluemanateebooks.com 3054 Madison Road Cincinnati, OH 45209 Free The tradition of stories and songs continues at blue manatee with Miss Sarah and her guitar!
The talented students of SCPA invite you to spend your lunchtime with them in Washington Park. Every Friday from now until the end of October, students from grades K-12 will share their artistic, musical, theatrical skills with the rest of the world from Noon to 1PM. – See more at Washington Park’s Website.
Western Bowl is participating in a national program called Kids Bowl Free. This program allows children 15 and younger to bowl 2 free games every day (Monday-Friday) starting May 27th through August 31st. If you would like more information you can visit the site for Kids Bowl Free at www.kidsbowlfree.com and the direct sign up page at https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/center.php?alley_id=3468
Nature Story Time with Imago — 10:30am – 11am – blue manatee children’s bookstore and decafe – 3054 Madison Road Cincinnati, OH 45209. Join us for a monthly installment of nature stories, songs and other fun activities with our friends from Imago! Children ages 2 and up. FREE. www.bluemanateebooks.com
SOG Summer: 3-D Cars — 3pm – 4pm – Brazee Street Studios School of Glass – 4426 Brazee St, Cincinnati, OH 45209 . Imagine the coolest car and create it in glass! Students will use safe glass components to decorate a one-of-a-kind 3-dimensional fused class car. Ages 3+. $30/student. www.brazeestreetstudios.com
SOG Summer: Bugs — 3pm – 4pm – Brazee Street Studios School of Glass – 4426 Brazee St, Cincinnati, OH 45209 . Young artists will use “frit paint” and accessory glass to decorate fused glass bugs with wire legs. Students will create 4 unique glass bugs of their own design in this introductory level class. Ages 5+. $20/student. www.brazeestreetstudios.com
Final Friday – 6-10pm - Pendleton Art Center 1310 Pendleton Street in Cincinnati. The Pendleton Art Center is home to the world’s largest group of artists under one roof. Over 200 artists come together at PAC to work and to show their masterpieces. There are 8 floors of studios to browse, as well as the Studio at 510, the Annex, and the Cafe Studios. Final Fridays are a fun celebration for the whole family! FREE. http://familyfriendlycincinnati.com/2012/01/23/final-fridays-at-the-pendleton-art-center/
SATURDAY
June Family Open House: The School of FISH Sat, June 28 | 10am – 1pm Brazee Street Studios School of Glass www.brazeestreetstudios.com 4426 Brazee St, Cincinnati, OH 45209 $15/fish Kick off the Summer with a fun fused glass project, and be a part of Brazee Street School of Glass and gallery One One’s 4th Annual SOG Kids Gallery Show: Brazee Street School of FISH! Design and create your own fused glass fish using a variety of Bullseye Glass materials, to be added to the School of FISH in the gallery. Open to all students ages 5+, so bring the entire family anytime between 10am – 1pm. Fish made during the Open House will be hung in gallery One One at Brazee Street Studeios after they have been fired. Visit the School of FISH and see how it grows! Reception will be held Friday, July 11, 2014, from 6-9 pm. We will keep track of your name, so you can find your fish and take it home after the exhibition’s close, the week of July 28th. If you need your fish before the end of the exhibition, contact Emily@brazeestreetstudios.com to make arrangements. www.brazeestreetstudios.com
SOG Summer: Picture Frame — 10am – 12pm – Brazee Street Studios School of Glass – 4426 Brazee St, Cincinnati, OH 45209 . Bring your young artist to Brazee and create glass art! Students will learn about and experiment with a range of Bullseye accessory glass to create their own 5.5” bowl. No experience necessary. Ages 5+. $30/bowl. www.brazeestreetstudios.com
Build It! - The Betts House at 416 Clark St, Cincinnati, OH, Ohio’s oldest brick home, built in 1804, is proud to host a new exhibit, Build It!, which offers fun activities on construction concepts for children. The exhibit, on loan from archKIDecture of Chicago, consists of nine modules presenting architectural subjects including roofs, tools, and shapes. Build It! encourages children to interact with each module, either on their own or by collaborating with other children or adults. Designed for children age three to twelve, the exhibit promotes visual literacy with activities on shapes, color, and symmetries. $2, www.thebettshouse.org
Bonnybrook Farms’ Chuck Wagon Dinner Ride Saturdays June, July & August 5pm-9pm Bonnybrook Farms www.BonnybrookFarms.com 3779 State Route 132, Clarksville, OH 45113 $35. adults, $23 youths 4 -12, 3 & under free A Chuck Wagon Dinner Ride offers a FUN Evening of GREAT Food and Camaraderie for Families, Friends and Groups of all Sizes on a Beautiful and Historic 370 Acre Working Farm. Chuck Wagon BBQ, Giant Slingshots, Clodhopper Golf, Petting Animals, 80′ Horseshoe Hill Underground Slide & Farmyard Play Area, Wagon Ride, Campfires and S’mores.
Paul Bunyan Day — 11am – 12pm – blue manatee children’s bookstore and decafe – 3054 Madison Road Cincinnati, OH 45209. Calling all writers: In honor of Paul Bunyan Day, we will be reading the Tall Tale classic and then creating our very own Tall Tales. Join us for this fun and free event, as we celebrate the art of storytelling. Free; Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Please call (513_ 731-2665 to register by Friday, June 27 www.bluemanateebooks.com
Family Festival: Art Through The Senses — 1:00 – 4:00pm — Contemporary Arts Center 44 East Sixth Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. Let’s stimulate our senses and explore the UnMuseum! We’ll create music by making our own sound sculptures and investigate our sense of touch with textured paints and collage. We’ll even play with scents to see just what your nose knows! Free with Admission or Membership. http://contemporaryartscenter.org/calendar/2014/06/28/family-festival-art-through-the-senses
Art in Action — 11am – 3pm – Pendleton Arts Center – 1310 Pendleton Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. Art in Action takes place the Saturday after Final Friday from 11am-3pm. It offers the public a chance to meet artists, view and purchase their artwork, attend lectures, live demenostrations and FREE interactive classes. Free. http://www.pendletonartcenter.com/
Family Saturdays – 1pm – 4pm - Contemporary Arts Center - 44 East Sixth Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. Family Saturday is a program for CAC families that uses current and upcoming exhibitions to inspire learning and creativity through guided artmaking activities. Family Saturday is the fourth Saturday of each month from 1-4 pm. An artist joins families in creating art projects in the UnMuseum®. Check the CAC calendar for specific Family Saturday events. To read more about the UnMuseum at the CAC read this post by Katie S: http://familyfriendlycincinnati.com/2012/02/06/the-unmuseum-at-the-contemporary-arts-center/. This program is designed for children ages 5-105 and their caregivers. Members: Free, Non Members: included with CAC Admission. http://contemporaryartscenter.org/
Great American Backyard Campout: Saturday June 28th is the National Campout night! Grab a tent and sleep under the stars in your own backyard, or take a little road trip to the EP “Tom” Sawyer State Park near Louisville to attend their campout event. It’s a great excuse to try something new with the family and have some fun in your own backyard! Visit the Great American Backyard Campout Website for more information.
ALL WEEKEND
Panegyri Greek Festival - June 27-29– 12 and under are free, $2/admission. Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Finneytown, Ohio. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Panegyri Greek Festival! Food, music, Greek culture and more! The festival hours are: Friday June 27th from 5 PM to 11 PM, Saturday June 28th from 3 PM to 11 PM, Sunday June 29th from 1 PM to 8 PM. Admission price is $2 (children 12 and under free). A portion of the admission price will be donated to Cincinnati FreeStore-FoodBank’s Power Pack Program.
St. Veronica Annual Festival - June 27, 28, 29. The festival features live music, rides, gambling, food and beverages, a children’s tent and much more. Sunday is family day highlighted by a fried chicken or roasted pork dinner. www.stveronica.org
Mary, Queen of Heaven FunFest –June 27-28-29- 1150 Donaldson Hwy, Erlanger, KY. Three days of great family fun, great food, and great entertainment each night. Kids can ride the rides all day on Sunday for one price $20.00. www.mqhparish.com
Canoe Trips at KY State Parks :: Several KY State Parks are organizing canoe trips this weekend, and the weather looks like it’s going to be beautiful! Are you up for a little road trip to get out on the water and see some pretty scenery? For more information visit the Kentucky State Parks Events Page.
ATLA Summer Book Sale -- Nagel Middle School -1500 Nagel Road in Anderson Township. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Friday, June 27; 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, June 28; and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 29. Shoppers looking for rare, collectible books or just some fun beach reading will find everything they want and more at the Anderson Township Library Association’s summer used book sale. For more information about ATLA or the sale, call 513-369-6030 or go to http://www.CincinnatiLibrary.org/support/atla.html.
Lebanon Garden Tour — June 28 & 29, 2014 11 am to 5 pm — Lebanon Train Station 198 S. Broadway,Lebanon, OH 45036. Fairy Gardens, Tree house with stained glass window and creek overlook, Life-sized Galapagos Tortoise Statue, Fishing pond, secret garden pathways lined with grandkid designed stepping stones, carved Indian Chief Head by fire ring, Castle like setting with brick wall that has archways to walk through, Vegetable gardens, Chickens…Come bring the family and enjoy a day exploring 5 different gardens and the grounds of the Lebanon Train Station. $10. for adults; Children 12 and under FREE. www.ohioslargestplayground.com
Farmers Markets: Warm weather means that it is Farmers Market Season! Find a market near you, or try a new one in a different neighborhood, either way you are sure to find fresh produce and other delicious and healthy things to feed your family. Here’s our line up of some of the great Farmers Markets in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati
Looking for somewhere to take the family for Brunch this weekend? Check out our post about all the best places to grab brunch in Cincinnati & NKY: http://bit.ly/1lgwq2F
Cincinnati Museum Center:: Diana, A Celebration. We had the chance to preview this event and it is FANTASTIC! For any Diana fans and lovers of royalty, it is a must see! More than 15 years after her death, Princess Diana’s memory still stirs interest and emotion. The award-winning exhibition Diana, A Celebration, which chronicles the life of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, will be on display at Cincinnati Museum Center from Feb. 14 through Aug. 17, 2014. This is the final showing for the renowned exhibition, which has been touring the world since 2003, before the items return to her sons in England to be preserved for future generations.
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