Looking for things to do with your family this month? We’ve got you covered!
Cincy Blues Society’s Winter Blues Fest, The Phoenix
Feb 6 & 7, 6p-1a
More than 25 local bands perform on four stages. Food available for purchase. $35 weekend pass, $30 advance; $20 per night. Plus fees.
Big Cheese Festival, Jungle Jim’s International Market
Feb 7 & 8, 11a-4p
Cheese makers from all over the country offering samples of best cheeses with everything from mozzarellas, cheddars and goudas to more rare and artisan-based varieties. $14 both days, $10 one day; $1 ages 5-12.
Pirate School: Follow Your Compass, Fairfield Community Arts Center
Feb 7, 7p
Madcap one-man vaudeville show. Blend of clown theater, slapstick antics, magic and puppetry. $5-$7
Daddy Daughter Dance, Northern Kentucky University
Feb 13, 6:30-8:30p *FULL
Feb 14, 2:30-4:30p & 6:30-8:30p
Presented by Anderson Township Park District. $40, $30 residents per couple; $10 each additional daughter. Girls spend a magical evening with their dads or the special guy in their life. Take your special date out to eat, and then come to the dance later for desserts and snacks. A free, professional photo will be provided at the dance to each girl registered. Additional photo packages will be available for purchase. This event is first come, first served. Space is limited!
School House Rock Live Jr., Taft Theatre
Feb 13, 14, 15, 21 (See website for tickets and show times)
Based on Emmy Award-winning Saturday morning animated educational cartoon series and pop culture phenomenon, which aired on ABC-TV from 1970s-1980s. Music by the Rusty Griswolds.
Cincinnati Auto Expo, Duke Energy Convention Center
Feb 18-22
$11; $2 ages 13 and under Saturday and Sunday, free ages 13 and under Thursday and Friday. Two-for-one matinees Thursday and Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Showcase of auto manufacturers, prototypes, after-market items and motorcycles. Save $3 at any area Kroger with Plus Card.
Movie Night at the Museum, Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati
Feb 20, 7p
Bring the kids for a screening of Night of the Museum! Cost includes admission to the museum, where kids can learn some fire safety tips and check out the fire safety house. $3.
Royal Hanneford Circus, Cincinnati Gardens
Feb 27-Mar 1; Fri 7:30p, Sat 2 & 7:30p, Sun 2p
The Cincinnati Gardens catapults to life with three-rings of exciting, high-flying, heart-stopping action when the Hanneford Circus returns to Cincinnati for four shows February 27 through March 1. World-class animal acts along with high-wire stunts will dazzle and delight fans of all ages!!! $20-25 plus fees.
Chip and the Munks, UC Blue Ash College Muntz Theater
Feb 28, 11a & 1p
Touring nationally as a solo artist or with his band “The Munks,” Chip Richter’s performances are filled with his gentle spirit, pleasant and winsome style, and an unmistakable connection with family audiences. $7
Puppets N’ Pizza Party, The Kitchen Factory
Feb 28, 2-3p
Join the Wump Mucket Puppets for a kids pizza buffet! Ages 3-12 enjoy pizza and a healthy drink while watching a zany puppet show! Kids must be accompanied by an adult; an adult menu will be available. $7
Cincy Kids: In Concert! Lollipops Concert, Music Hall
Feb 28, 10:30a
Listen to the amazing young talent of the city in this family-friendly performance that features a children’s choir, young musicians and more. Be sure to arrive an hour before the concert begins for some pre-show fun in the Family Fun Zone! $7 per child, $12 per adult
U.S. Bank Ice Rink, Fountain Square
Now through February 15
Skate the day (or evening) away on Fountain Square amidst downtown’s tallest buildings. At 7,000 square feet, it is about the size of the rink at New York’s Rockefeller Center. Amenities include skate rental, lockers, benches, and concessions options. Warn up with hot drinks and sweets at Graeter’s on the Square or Ingredients across the street. Other nearby restaurants include Potbelly Sandwich Works, Rock Bottom Brewery, Palomino, Via Vite, Chipotle and many more restaurants in the blocks surrounding the Square. $4 admission, $4 skate rental
**Free ice skating lessons on February 8 from 1-2p from Cincinnati Skating School!
The Beach Mountain, The Beach Waterpark
Now through March 1
Snow tubing down snowy 400-foot-long run and then ride moving carpet back to top. Features 10 lanes for tubing with sessions starting at 2 hours each. Winter chalet to warm up and buy hot food and beverages. Play area for small children to make snowmen or snow angels, and try tube ride on mini slope. $17-$25
Falling Water Gardens: A Modern Work of Nature, Krohn Conservatory
Now through March 22
Garden inspired by creative works of Frank Lloyd Wright. $4, $2 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and under, free parking.
Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey, U.S. Bank Arena
Wed, Feb 4, 7:30p, $1 Beer/Walking Dead Night
Wed, Feb 11, 7:30p, $1 Beer/Halfway to Halloween
Fri, Feb 13, 7:30p, Blanket Giveaway
Sun, Feb 15, 4:05p, Kids Club Game/Paint the Ice
Wed, Feb 18, 7:30p, $1 Beer/Hipster Night
Sat, Feb 21, 7:30p, Fireworks Extravaganza
Theory of Mind
See website for showtimes and locations
By Ken LaZebnik. Sensitive, unsentimental portrait of relationships, tells story of Bill, a teenager who happens to live on the autism spectrum. Part of Playhouse in the Park’s Off the Hill series. Recommended for ages 11 and up.
Linton Music’s Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions: High, Low, Fast, Slow. Listen Closely, Here We Go
$5 or four for $15; free under age 2. Opposites attract when it comes to making music! We’ll have lots of fun listening to the flute, string bass, piano, and drums while they show us how it’s done with musical opposites.
Feb 7, 10a & 11:30a & 1p, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Feb 14, 10a & 11:30a, Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Feb 21, 10a & 11:30a, Wyoming Fine Arts Center
phoDOGrapher’s My Furry Valentine Mega Pet Adoption Event, Sharonville Convention Center
Feb 14 & 15, 10a-5p
The Mega Pet Adoption Event brings together rescues from around the region with hundreds of companion animals looking for love and a place to call home. The day includes children’s activities, a raffle, door prizes and entertainment. Stop by between 10 am and 5 pm both days to meet the next furry love of your life
Valentine Valley, Tri-County Mall
Feb 14, 12-3p
Presented with Art Spark for children ages 3-10. A variety of crafts including Valentines, crowns, and more!
Third Sunday Funday: Chinese Year of the Sheep, Taft Museum of Art
Feb 15, 1-4p
All ages are invited to learn about wool spinning and knitting; make a sheep-ish craft to take home; explore Chinese symbols at the Art Cart; and look at celebrations and children in Chinese art. Maybe a real sheep will stop by for a visit! Dancers from the Greater Cincinnati Chinese School will perform at 1p.
Winter Carnival, Historic Fairfield Avenue Business District
Feb 21, 12-4p
Free! Photos with Anna and Elsa of Disney’s Frozen (noon-2 p.m.); magic of Presto Paul (1-2:15 p.m.); balloon artist (1:30-3 p.m.); face painters; carnival fun and games at participating Fairfield Avenue shops; carnival and more.
Madcap Puppets Presents: Once Upon a Clock, Boone County Main Library
Feb 20, 7p
Free! Enter a world of enchanting stories with Alvis and Sydney, two kids trying to unlock the secrets of a mysterious clock.
Free Kids’ Movie Day, Tri-County Mall
Feb 28, 10a
Free showing of Happy Feet in the children’s play area by Jimmy Jazz. Popcorn and hot chocolate provided.
Jungle Jim’s Spring into Health, Oscar Event Center
Feb 28, 11a-4p
Join us for a day of family friendly activities, health screenings, food samples, demos, raffle prizes, and much more!
Valentine’s Day Programs at Library Locations
Hershey’s Kiss Chocolate Rose
Thursday, Feb. 5, 6 p.m.
Loveland Branch, 649 Loveland-Madeira Road, 513-369-4476
Teens! Make a Hershey’s Kiss chocolate rose for your sweetie. This sweet craft is cute AND yummy, and will surely delight your favorite Valentine! For ages 12–17. No registration required.
Valentine’s Day Lipstick Craft
Saturday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m.
Hyde Park Branch, 2747 Erie Ave., 513-369-4456
Adults and teens are invited to join us for a fun craft! Make lipstick out of non-toxic Crayola crayons and the pretty containers to put them. All items provided. Registration is required.
Valentine Card Crafts
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2 p.m.
Mt. Washington Branch, 2049 Beechmont Ave., 513-369-6033
Make Valentines for friends and family. No registration required.
Valentine Card-Making Party!
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2 p.m.
Clifton Branch, 351 Ludlow Ave., 513-369-4447
Children can make a Valentine’s Day card while enjoying music and refreshments! No registration required.
Valentine’s Day Card Making Party
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2 p.m.
Madisonville Branch, 4830 Whetsel Ave., 513-369-6029
Children can make a Valentine’s Day card for someone special! No registration required.
Hearts Aflame: Matchbox Valentines
Monday, Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m.
Hyde Park Branch, 2747 Erie Ave., 513-369-4456
Come to the Library and make a matchbox valentine with local artist Nicolette Meade! Ages 10 and up. Registration is required.
Be My Valentine!
Monday, Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m.
Covedale Branch, 4980 Glenway Ave., 513-369-4460
Valentine stories and songs, and a sweet, simple craft! Especially for families with kids ages 2-6 years old. No registration required.
Make-And-Take Valentines!
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 3:30 p.m.
Covedale Branch, 4980 Glenway Ave., 513-369-4460
Make a sweet holiday card for your Valentine! For kids in grades K-6. No registration required.
Make Your Own Valentines
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m.
Hyde Park Branch, 2747 Erie Ave., 513-369-4456
Simple or fancy, funny or mushy ─ it’s all up to you. Create a masterpiece for someone you love. All ages. No registration required.
Valentine’s Party
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1 p.m.
Elmwood Place Branch, 6120 Vine Street, 513-369-4452
Children can celebrate the upcoming holiday with snacks and drinks while creating Valentine’s Day cards for friends and family. No registration required.
Valentine’s Day Craft
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 4 p.m.
Forest Park Branch, 655 Waycross Road, 513-369-4478
Children can come make a fun Valentine’s Day craft! Registration is required.
Candy Kebabs
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m.
Sharonville Branch, 10980 Thornview Drive, 513-369-6049
Do you know someone sweet who deserves a nice treat? Make them a candy kebab for Valentine’s Day! This twist on the classic kebab uses candies and is wrapped so it can be given as a gift. All materials provided. Ages 12-18. No registration required.
Get Cooking
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2:30 p.m.
College Hill Branch, 1400 W. North Bend Road, 513-369-6036
Children can create delicious mini-cupcakes to celebrate Valentine’s Day! No registration required.
Making Jewelry
Thursday, Feb. 12, 4 p.m.
Price Hill Branch, 3215 Warsaw Ave., 513-369-4490
Children can make a Valentine’s Day bracelet or necklace for someone they love. No registration required.
Very Valentine
Thursday, Feb. 12, 4 p.m.
Green Township Branch, 7 Endicott Street, 513-369-4441
Make a Valentine for someone special in your life. Enjoy a sweet treat as well. Ages 6 -12. Registration is required.
Valentine’s Party
Thursday, Feb. 12, 4:15 p.m.
Norwood Branch, 4325 Montgomery Road, 513-369-6037
Teens can celebrate the holiday with yummy treats and a good time! No registration required.
Valentine Palooza
Thursday, Feb. 12, 6 p.m.
Delhi Township Branch, 5095 Foley Road, 513-369-6019
Children can listen to stories, eat candy, and make cards and crafts for their friends! No registration required.
A Princess Valentine’s Party
Saturday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m.
Sharonville Branch, 10980 Thornview Drive, 513-369-6049
Come and celebrate in royal style just like your favorite princesses. Enjoy crafts, games, treats and glitter! No registration required. For families with children ages 3-6.
Love Monsters!
Saturday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m.
Greenhills Branch, 7 Endicott Street, 513-369-4441
Make your own Love Monster in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Ages 4-8. No registration required.
Blind Date with a Book!
Saturday, Feb. 14, 1 p.m.
Monfort Heights Branch, 3825 West Fork Road, 513-369-4472
Teens, do you judge a book by its cover? Spice things up this Valentine’s Day and check out a book in disguise. You just might find your perfect match! Registration is required.
Valentine’s Day Craft
Saturday, Feb. 14, 1 p.m.
Loveland Branch, 649 Loveland-Madeira Road, 513-369-4476
Children and families are invited to make a Valentine’s Day craft. No registration required.
Crafting Craze
Saturday, Feb. 14, 2 a.m.
Greenhills Branch, 7 Endicott Street, 513-369-4441
Teens and adults can create a Valentine’s Day-inspired painting. No registration required.
Valentine’s Day Party!
Saturday, Feb. 14, 3 p.m.
Miami Township Branch, 8 North Miami Ave., 513-369-6050
Children of all ages and families are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Library! No registration required.
A Heart-Y, Art-Y, Valentine Party
Saturday, Feb. 14, 3 p.m.
Corryville Branch, 2802 Vine Street, 513-369-6034
Children are invited to join Nikki Walters for games, decorative face painting, make-and-take Valentine cards and yummy treats! No registration required.
Don’t forget to check our local park sites for free and cheap activities for the whole family!
Great Parks of Hamilton County
