Weekend Activities around Cincinnati + Dayton

Looking for weekend activities? We’ve been watching the calendars closely and have rounded up our top picks for family fun this weekend in Southwest Ohio:

Friday

The Troll That Hatched an Egg Exhibit | 9a

Aullwood Audubon Farm: proud to host “The Troll That Hatched an Egg”, an exhibit from the internationally renowned recycle artist Thomas Dambo! Bo, Bodil, Bibbi and their troll-sized bird nest have come to life at Aullwood and are ready for your visit. Learn more and plan your trip of weekend activities here!

PB&Jam Hit It | 10a

Loveland Library: Get up close and personal with the instruments of the percussion family! Find out what makes these instruments so fascinating while jamming to music in all kinds of styles. Come feel the beat and explore the drumming world in this over the top program!

PB&J brings families together for an exciting introduction to music. Designed for ages two to six, these concerts will touch, teach, and enrich your child’s life. Introduce your children to the importance of music in a FREE, low stakes way. No one sits still at a PB&J concert! Free

Cyclones Mascot Pillow Giveaway | 7:30p

Heritage Bank Center: As if you weren’t already dreaming about Twister and Puckchop, now you can count sheep while laying your head on the comfort of a Cyclones mascot pillow!

Saturday

The Great Pancake Pickup | 8:30a-11a

Green County Parks Headquarters: What could be better than a nice stack of pancakes, with fresh syrup made right here in your backyard? How about those same pancakes and syrup delivered right to your car as you drive through our Great Pancake Pickup!

That’s right, all you have to do is drive through and give us your order, and we will hand them right to you through your window.  Take them home for the family to enjoy or eat them at one of the picnic tables outside of our office. Free with suggested donation, our top pick for weekend activities!

Oak Hills Craft Show | 10a

Oak Hills High School: Oak Hills Band Association is excited to announce that the 2023 Crafter/Vendor Fair is FULL for crafters/vendors! The Band fundraiser supports band student’s performance’s throughout the year.

CAM Kids: Finding My Happy Place | 11a-3p

Cincinnati Art Museum: Learn about places and locations in art during this month’s CAM Kids Day. Pick up an agenda and a family scavenger hunt at the front desk, then enjoy hands-on preschool activities throughout the museum. Don’t miss a family-friendly performance by the Corryville Suzuki Project plus hands-on art-making in the Rosenthal Education Center. Free

Root Beer Stand Opening Day | 11a-8p

Sharonville: Spring is officially here with the reopening of Sharonville’s famous train-side Root Beer Stand. Grab a famous coney, Root Beer from the well and creamy ice cream while the kids burn off some energy on the small playset!

Sunday

Hike with a Shelter Dog | 9a-11a

Woodland Mound: Walkers, nature lovers, and dog lovers, join us! The first Sunday of each month, meet the League for Animal Welfare at a local park and take a walk with a shelter dog! No previous volunteer experience required, email [email protected] to reserve a spot and a furball! Free

Sunday Family Paint | 2p-4p

Pinot’s Palette West Chester: The King of the Monsters is worth a Van Gogh salute. Easy, fun and a twist most did not see coming. Sunday is family day. Ages 4+ welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult; you know your child best, their abilities, and their attention span. (No alcohol sales on Sunday)

King of the Monsters Painting
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