This weekend we’ve got everything from goetta to Shakespeare to yard sales! Don’t forget — 
Time is also running out to visit the ‘Diana – A Celebration’ exhibit at Cincinnati Museum Center…it will head home to England forever on August 17! It’s a Beautiful weekend ahead, so take advantage and get out and experience our great city!
FRIDAY:::
Healthy Roots Foundation Kickoff Celebration –Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Madeira-Indian Hill Branch, 7200 Miami Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 – 10AM to 12 PM. The Healthy Roots Foundation, formerly known as Bluegrass for Babies, is announcing a new name and new look while still keeping its roots firmly planted in its original mission by continuing to support early children’s health research, an effort the organization has embraced since 2009. Help them celebrate with story time, a pizza garden activity, healthy snack making, t-shirt creating activity and more. The Healthy Roots Foundation kick off event is free to attend, but space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Only a few FREE tickets remain so act fast: http://bit.ly/1osDybm
Story Time with Miss Sarah — blue manatee — 10 AM. The tradition of stories and songs continue with Miss Sarah and her guitar! www.bluemanateebooks.com/home/activatees.html
Brazee Street SOG Summer: Bowls — Bring your young artist to Brazee and create glass art! Students will learn about and experiment with a range of Bullseye accessory glass to design and create their own 5.5″ bowl. Ages 5 and up. Tuition $30/bowl. www.brazeestreetstudios.com/home/classes/sog-kids.html
Pump It Up of West Chester Parents Night Out –Need a little quiet time? Pump It Up can help. Drop the kids off at Parent’s Night Out Friday, August 8th, from 6:00-10:00pm. For only $20/child and $15/sibling, the kids will enjoy a night full of jumping, climbing, and sliding. They will even take care of dinner for you! It’s the perfect way to start your weekend! Ages 3 – 12. Pizza and drinks are included. PumpItUpCincinnati.com
SATURDAY:::
Dog Days Summer Celebration at Left Bank Coffeehouse — 7th and Greenup Streets in Covington — 9am-1pm. 
Kenton County Animal Shelter Mobile Unit will be on hand with furry friends, Chicago Don’s Hot Dog Cart promises tasty treats you can wash down with Left Bank Coffeehouse drink Specials, Door Prizes and Treats & goodies for kids and dogs round out a morning of fun!
Second Saturday Street Faire — 10am-5pm — Main Street, Waynesville, OH. Community Street Fair with artists, authors and crafters displaying and selling their hand made works, a cruise-in from 1pm-5pm at LCNB Parking Lot, a free book swap on Main Street provided by the Mary L. Cook Library, Ghost Dinner & Tour provided by Hammel House Inn and The Museum at the Friends Home, Art competitions with cash prizes for 1st through 3rd place winners, free entertainment and more. This event is sponsored by the Waynesville Merchants Association and is funded by support from local organizations and businesses as well as grants from the Ohio Arts Council. www.secondsaturdaystreetfaire.com
Curiosity Saturdays in Washington Park — 11-1PM — This week Happen Inc and Cincinnati Public Library bring the fun! Info at http://washingtonpark.org/event/curiosity-saturday-2/2014-08-09/
Build It! — 12:30 – 5:00 – 416 Clark St, Cincinnati, OH 45203. The Betts House, 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.
Kids CrossFit – Saturdays at Noon — NewCov CrossFit. CrossFit Kids classes for ages 4-12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9am (until August 11th then it will be 4pm) and Saturdays at noon! The classes are only $5 each or you can get a whole month unlimited for $35. $5/class. http://www.newcovcrossfit.com/#!members/citr
Multi Family Yard Sale — 8a – 1p — West Crittenden in Ft Wright, KY. Baby and Toddler items, wagons, cars and bikes and clothes, kitchen items and small furniture including a patio table and umbrella and a twin bed. Lemonade and hotdog stand with proceeds going to #makegoebelgreat wehaveone.com
Summer Concerts at Smale Riverfront Park — 4-7 PM. This weekend features music from Bobby Mackey. For more info visit http://bit.ly/1pCK03u
Date Night Movies at Washington Park — 9-11 PM on the lawn — This week’s Date Night movie is Singin’ in the Rain, rated PG. www.washingtonpark.org/event/date-night-movies/2014-08-09/
manaTots and Spanish Story Time — blue manatee children’s bookstore and decafe — 10 AM & 10:30 AM. manaTots is for ages up to 4 and is filled with stories, songs and fun! Spanish Story Time is open to all ages, learn simple Spanish vocabulary through stories and song! Both events are free! www.bluemanateebooks.com/home/activatees.html
Brazee Street SOG Story Time: Hide and Sheep –1:30-2:15pm — Bring your little one to our glass art Story Time! This month, we’ll read “Hide and Sheep” by Andrea Beaty and Bill Mayer. Then we’ll create our own sheep friend using safe fused glass pieces. Designed for 3-6 year olds. $18. www.brazeestreetstudios.com/home/classes/sog-kids.html
Brazee Street SOG Summer: Funky Fish –2:30-3:30pm — Create glass art! Bring your young artist to create hanging fused glass fish of your own design, using a variety of Bullseye glass materials. No experience necessary. Ages 5+ Tuition $15/fish www.brazeestreetstudios.com/home/classes/sog-kids/20140225-sog-summer-funky-fish.html
Green Magic! Spices and Herbs! — Krohn Conservatory Family Food Camp — 10 AM to Noon. Join Krohn staff and The Spice & Tea Exchange to learn more about using herbs and spices to flavor your foods. Make your own special salsa …. and pot up a pepper plant to take home! Registration required, $8 adults, $4 children (ages 5-12). Includes Summer Show admission. To register: https://krohn.cincyregister.com/fourfamilyfoodcamps2014
SUNDAY:::
Second Sunday on Main –Over 80 local vendors, food trucks, live music and street performers, the Cincinnati Sports Leagues outdoor beer garden, and sales and specials from the shops, galleries, and restaurants of Main Street. Free parking for Second Sunday patrons available at the Woodward Parking Lot on Sycamore between 13th and 14th (just north of Ziegler Park). Noon to 5 PM. www.secondsundayonmain.org/
Family Day at Stricker’s Grove — 2-10 PM — This Cincinnati hidden gem is open to the public only a few days per year and this Sunday is one of them!! $1 hot dogs, cotton candy, sno kones and mini golf and free soft drinks. Admission is $12 and includes all rides and free parking and fireworks at 9:30 pm. Some height restrictions apply. For more info visit http://www.strickersgrove.com/Events.aspx
ALL WEEKEND LONG:::
FREE Shakespeare in the Park – Every weekend in August Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is bringing Shakespeare to a park near you!! This week on Friday they will be performing MACBETH at Vinoklet Vineyard at 7 PM; A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM at Glenway Gardens Park in the Highfield Discovery Garden at 7 PM; and MACBETH once more on Sunday at 6 PM on the Washington Park lawn. Pack a picnic, blanket or chairs, and settle in for a wonderful time! For more info visit www.CincyShakes.com
Glier’s Goettafest – Nothing says Cincinnati like Goetta, and nothing says summer fun like a festival! Games, live entertainment, and of course..Goetta! Folks come from all corner’s of the country (and some say World!) to celebrate this Cincinnati staple. Begins Thursday from 5-11; Friday 5-11; Saturday Noon to 11; Sunday Noon to 9. Festival takes place at Newport on the Levee on the riverfront. For more info visit www.goettafest.com
World’s Longest Yard Sale — August 7-10 — 690 miles and 6 states, you won’t find a longer yard sale in the world! For more info, route map and more visit http://www.127yardsale.com/
BB Riverboats offers many family friendly cruises and summer is a perfect time to take a cruise on the Ohio! On Fridays there are Pirate cruises and on Sundays they have Ice Cream Socials. There are also Super Hero Cruises, Princess Cruises, Sightseeing Tours and MORE! Visit BB Riverboats for all of the details and to purchase your tickets: http://www.bbriverboats.com/index.html
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
FREE Movies! Check out this post with a huge list of free movies all over town this summer.
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. THIS IS THE LAST WEEK FOR YOU TO VISIT THIS EXHIBIT…on August 17 the exhibit will be removed and sent back to England where it will be returned to Diana’s family and no longer be shown. 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.
2014 Krohn Summer Floral Show The Edible Landscape — July 4, 2014 – August 24 2014 – Krohn Conservatory. Krohn Conservatory $4 Adults, $2 Children (5-12) (4 and under FREE) The Edible Landscape will run from July 4 – August 24. This year’s creative floral show will feature a landscape filled with summer annuals and edible plants. Included among the plants will be fruits, vegetables, edible trees and shrubs, as well as new, top-rated plants from All America Selections selected by the National Garden Bureau. The Edible Landscape, presented by Scherzinger Termite and Pest Control, will demonstrate how a carefully planned landscape design can create a residential garden that is both attractive and productive. www.cincinnatiparks.com/krohn
Everything Thomas at EnterTRAINment Junction – Aug. 1-Sept. 14. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon-Sat. Noon-6 p.m. Sun. – 7379 Squire Ct., West Chester, OH 45069. Everything Thomas At EnterTRAINment Junction, an indoor celebration of the world’s most famous tank engine Thomas, with several Thomas wooden train layouts, Thomas HO scale electric train display, videos,Thomas & Friends scavenger hunts and crafts. Also, two outdoor train rides (weather permitting). The hobby & toy shop has Sodor’s new limited-release engine Logan, the latest addition to the Thomas & Friends collection. (513) 898-8000. FREE parking. Starts at $9.95. www.entertrainmentjunction.com
1940′s Weekend at Cincinnati Museum Center — Music, classic cars, 1940′s movie screenings, educational activities and historic displays…it’s sure to be a fantastic time! Free to members, $13 adults, $12 for seniors, $11 for kids buys non-members a 1940′s Weekend Combo Pass with admission to the Cincinnati History Museum as well as outdoor activities. 10AM to 5 pm Saturday the 9th, 11-5 PM Sunday the 10th. www.cincymuseum.org/events/1940s-weekend
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