It can’t rain all the time! (Name that iconic movie reference.) But, seriously, what is with the gloomy precipitation we are experiencing this winter. Here’s to hoping that March truly does live up to it’s legacy in 2019 and go out like a lamb because we don’t know about you, but we are READY for some sunshine and greenery. But, don’t let the weather keep you from exploring this city of ours, because rain or shine, Cincinnati doesn’t disappoint!
The Winter’s Tale
February 27 – March 17
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
7:30pm; Sundays: 2pm
$33-$57
An irrational and unfounded jealousy has consumed Leontes, the king of Sicilia. Convinced his wife Hermione has been carrying on an affair, he unleashes his rage upon her and their newborn child, whom he banishes to the wilderness. The consequences of his actions unfold over many years, in ways no one, most of all Leontes could have anticipated. Shakespeare’s magical tale of wrath and redemption, of loves lost and then found is a sure way to warm the heart on a cold winter’s night.
This production is suitable for all ages.
The Wizarding World of The Cincinnati Cyclones
March 1
U.S. Bank Arena
100 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Puck Drops: 7:30pm
Tickets start at $15; Group and Family rates available
Muggles are invited to join us as we celebrate Wizardry. Find out which house you belong to and the first 3,000 fans will receive a wand!
Disney’s DCappella
March 1
Taft Theatre
317 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Various evening and matinee performances; Sensory-friendly performance: February 16: 5pm
Tickets start at $26.50
DCappella, Disney Music Group’s new a cappella group featuring 7 world class vocalists, will embark on its first North American tour in January 2019. Created by Disney and contemporary a cappella legend Deke Sharon (Pitch Perfect, The Sing Off and much more), the tour will appeal to fans of both Disney and a cappella with their modern a cappella versions of Disney hits.
Family First Saturday: Bonjour!
March 2
Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202
11-4pm
FREE
Designed with the whole family in mind! Performances, artist demonstrations, storytelling, scavenger hunts, tours, and hands-on art making activities are just the start of the fun for the whole family. There’s a different theme each month, so be sure to come to every one, and bring your best friends!
Maple in Mt. Airy
March 2
Dark Ridge Lodge
1400 Oak Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45223
9am-1pm
$8
Enjoy a pancake breakfast at the Oak Ridge Lodge including sausage, maple syrup, and your choice of beverage! After breakfast, head outside to meet sugar-makers from the past and present. Learn how trees produce sap and how this sweet syrup has been used over the centuries. Enjoy samples of tasty maple tea and pure maple sugar as you watch the whole process from tree tapping to table!
Maple Syrup Making and Guide Sap Collecting Hikes in the Sugarbush
March 2
Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods – Outdoor Learning Center
4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, OH 45150
10am-3pm
FREE with admission ($9 adults, $4 ages 4-12, FREE children 3 and under); FREE for members
Experience the process of producing liquid gold from maple sap. Bask in the warmth of the evaporator and its maple-scented steam. Drop by the Outdoor Learning Center and join in an interactive sap collecting maple hike. Hikes start at the sugar house (Outdoor Learning Center) on the hour.
Taft Jr.: Making Friends
March 7
Taft Museum of Art
316 Pike Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
11:15am-12:15pm
FREE for children and Taft members; Regular admission pricing for non-members; Questions: [email protected] or (513)684-4517.
Taft Jr. welcomes visitors 3 to 5 years old, along with their caregivers, on the first Thursday of each month from September-May. This month: What makes a good friend? Hear a story about a colored pencil who learns how to be a better friend, meet two of the children in the Taft collection, share what you like to do with your friends, and make a friendship puzzle.
Disney on Ice
March 7-10
US Bank Area
100 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Tickets start at $17
The complete adventure of the Academy Award® winning tale will be told live in this production, capturing the dynamic of two royal sisters, Anna and Elsa. Anna, a girl with an extraordinary heart, embarks on an epic journey to find her sister, the magical Elsa, who is determined to remain secluded as she finally feels free to test the limits of her powers. Rugged mountain man Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, the lovable and hilarious snowman Olaf, and the mystical trolls help Anna along the way in this story about love conquering fear. Audiences will get to sing along with such musical masterpieces as “Let it Go,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “Fixer Upper.”
CMB Mom Tip – Let your kiddos dress up for this one!
Jurassic Quest
March 8-10
Duke Energy Convention Center
525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Friday: 3-9pm; Saturday & Sunday: 9am-8pm
$20-$36
An adventure for the whole family to explore the world of dinosaurs in an exciting, educational, and fun way. The event features more than 80 ultra-realistic, life-size animatronic dinosaurs with which visitors can interact.
Metamorphoses
March 8-10
School For Creative & Performing Arts
108 W. Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Friday & Saturday: 7pm & Sunday: 2pm
$5-$15
Metamorphoses is a play by the American playwright and director Mary Zimmerman, adapted from the classic Ovid poem Metamorphoses. Set in and around a large pool of water onstage, Metamorphoses reflects on 10 of the 250 Ovid myths. Using the transformational power of water Metamorphoses juxtaposes the ancient didactic stories and contemporary images and movement to retell the journeys of gods and fortunes both good and bad.
TRICK! Starring Sir Pat-Trick
March 9
Falcon Theatre
636 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071
7-8:15pm
$10 children, $20 adults
Trick! is a fast paced 70-minute evening of pure family entertainment! This new and exciting show, geared towards the entire family, is a throwback to the days of Vaudeville, starring award-winning magical entertainer Sir Pat-Trick, who takes the audience on a whimsical journey of laughter, wonder, and just down right silliness. Watch as Sir Pat-Trick performs feats of mind-blowing magic and sleight of hand, along with vaudeville style juggling, slap stick, and audience participation.
Cin City Reptile Show
March 10
Sharonville Convention Center
11355 Chester Road, Sharonville, OH 45246
10am-4pm
$7 general admission; FREE ages 10 and under
Thousands of non-venomous snakes, lizards, amphibians, spiders, small mammals, feeders and supplies; all at or below wholesale prices.
Second Sunday Family Showtime: Little Red Riding Hood
March 10
Clifton United Methodist Church
3416 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220
2-3pm
$5 adults, FREE children
ROKCincy in partnership with Cincinnati Opera is thrilled to announce their tour of Cesar Cui’s “Little Red Riding Hood.” Sung in English, this familiar fairy tale comes to life with beautiful music and colorful sets and costumes. The performance is approximately 40 minutes long and is appropriate for grades K-6 and their families. A Q&A with the performers is offered afterward the show.
Art on Vine at Rhinegeist
March 10
Rhinegeist Brewery
1910 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
12-7pm
FREE admission
Art show featuring fine art and handmade goods for sale from 70+ local Cincinnati artists.
Rumpelstiltskin
March 15-17
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Friday: 11am; Saturday: 11am & 2pm; Sunday: 2pm
$13 plus service fee; Tickets are available exclusively through ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.
Is your name Harry? Or Sam? Or could it be Rumpelstiltskin? TCT retells this classic tale of the miller’s daughter, her boastful father, a handsome prince and the ability to spin straw into gold. Discover the magic and wonder of one of the world’s best loved fairy tales.
This show is ideal for children in grades K-5, with a question-and-answer session with the cast after the show.
3rd Sunday Fundays: Splash of Color
March 17
Taft Museum of Art
316 Pike Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
1-4pm
FREE
Explore color at this Funday. Using Dr. Seuss’s My Many Colored Days, Pones Inc. will lead a discovery of color through movement and literature, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Try out the Paint 3D app with help from the Microsoft Store, become an art detective at the Art Cart, and create your own colorful masterpiece.
Family Festival
March 23
Contemporary Arts Center
44 E. 6th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
12-3pm
FREE
Drop in and join the fun! Guest artists and educators with a talent for working with children teach hands-on art projects that can be taken home or displayed in the UnMuseum®. Projects use unusual materials and processes that artists of all ages can enjoy. This is an open-house style program, so drop in any time during the offering.
Autism Family Exploration
March 23
Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202
9-11am
FREE
This program is designed for families with children with developmental disabilities to explore the Art Museum before public hours. Families or individuals are welcome to explore the museum at their own pace, or participate in the day’s activities. Upon entrance, visitors will receive a sensory-friendly map which includes a visual scavenger hunt. Families are welcome to participate in an art making in the Rosenthal Education Center and hands-on learning centers in the galleries.
Madcap Puppets’ The Case of The Kidnapped Backpack
March 23
Memorial Hall
1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
12pm & 2pm
FREE, tickets required
Caw Lumbo, child crow and amateur sleuth extraordinaire, is on the case! Billy the Racoon misplaces his backpack… or was it stolen? Everyone is a suspect in this hilarious musical-puppet-whodunnit!
Butterfly Show: The Butterflies of Ecuador
March 23 – June 16
Krohn Conservatory
1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202
10am-5pm daily, Closed Mondays
$7 Adults, $4 Children (ages 5-17), FREE ages 4 and under
Thousands of butterflies flutter freely in the showroom among a themed garden design celebrating “The Butterflies of Ecuador.”
Carol Ann’s Carousel Royal-Tea Party
March 23
Carol Ann’s Carousel
8 East Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
11:30am-12:30pm & 2-3pm
$15/person
Bring all of your princes and princesses to join us for Carol Ann’s Carousel ‘Royal-Tea’ Party! Enjoy unlimited rides, sweet bites, a variety of teas and crafts! Meet the Frozen Princesses and have a royally fun time.
Findlay Market Opening Day Parade
March 28
Findlay Market
1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
12pm
FREE
Since 1920, this parade has made its way from Findlay Market in Over-the-Rhine through the streets of downtown each spring to kick off the Cincinnati Reds baseball season. Bring a chair and some noise makers and make a party of it at either Washington Park or Fountain Square as the parade passes by. The celebration continues throughout the day at Fountain Square with concessions and watching the game on the big screen. Show your Reds pride or be wowed by everyone else’s and join in the fun!
Opening Day Celebration
March 28
Washington Park
1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
10am-4pm
FREE
Enjoy a free fun-filled Opening Day Celebration in Washington Park! Festivities begin at 10am with fun games and live music. The Findlay Market Opening Day Parade kicks off at noon and will pass by Washington Park on Race Street as it makes its way through the city. Be sure to stick around after the procession for even more music, family-friendly activities, cold beverages, and delicious food options.
Linton PB&J Concert: Music with Madcap: The Story of the Ugly Duckling
March 30
TBD – check website
10-10:45am & 11:30am-12:15pm
$6 for an individual ticket (child or adult); $20 for a Flexible Ticket Book (4 tickets)
The clarinet, cello, piano join Madcap Puppets to tell the story of The Ugly Duckling through the music of Beethoven! Don’t miss the music, storytelling, and warm and fuzzy fun!
Cincinnati Ballet Family Series: Aladdin
March 30 – April 7
Aronoff Center
650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Various evening and matinee performances
$40 and up
Beautiful sets and costumes, dazzling dance, and a glorious score by Tchaikovsky will awaken your senses and transport you to a magical place where a beautiful sleeping princess is awakened by a kiss and good triumphs over evil. Children and adults alike will delight in this beloved full-length fairytale classic.
Monster Jam: Triple Threat Series
March 30-31
US Bank Area
100 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Tickets start at $16.50
Monster Jam®, the unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable family-friendly motor sport announced today that tickets are now on sale for the 2019 Cincinnati events. The 2019 season will bring a new level of high-flying, four-wheel excitement to the entire family with six different competitions at U.S. Bank Arena on March 30-31, 2019.
Featuring eight of the most intense athletes of Monster Jam, Cincinnati fans will witness a fierce battle for the championship with each competitor contending in customized high-powered vehicles: Monster Jam Speedsters, Monster Jam ATVs and of course, the iconic Monster Jam trucks in six events sure to leave fans on the edge of their seats.
CMB Mom Tip – Noise cancelling headphones can make a BIG difference for some kiddos enjoyment factor.
Kids Opening Day Block Party
March 31
The Banks
Cincinnati, OH 45202
10am
FREE
Calling all kids in Reds Country!
Don’t miss out on the third annual Kids Opening Day presented by Frisch’s Big Boy! It’s YOUR special day at the ballpark to kick off the 2018 Reds season with plenty of fun for kids, including a free block party at The Banks featuring a parade of mascots and Reds players!
Plus, all kids attending the game will receive a Reds cap, thanks to Frisch’s Big Boy.
REC Reads
Wednesdays
Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202
11:30am-12pm
FREE
Bring your toddlers or preschoolers to the Rosenthal Education Center for a morning of art-themed storybooks, songs, and sensory activities. This 30-minute program will get your little one excited about art in a fun and interactive way.
Thursday Art Play
Thursdays
Contemporary Arts Center
44 E. 6th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
10:30-11:30am
$5 for non-members, FREE for members
A great way to schedule creative play time with your little ones. This program uses storytelling, performance and hands-on artmaking activities to excite and educate our youngest visitors. It is designed especially for children ages 2 to 5 years old, and their parents and caregivers. Stick around for some kid-friendly yoga in the UnMuseum following each Art Play session. Enjoy a half priced kids meal from the Cafe at the CAC with the purchase of an entree!
Astronomy Friday
Fridays
Cincinnati Observatory Center
3489 Observatory Place, Cincinnati, OH 45208
7-8:30pm
$7, $5 ages under 18; FREE for Observatory members; Please call 513.321.5186 for reservations
In awe with the beauty of the night sky? Have questions about the Universe? This is where you can get the answers. Astronomy Fridays include short presentations on a wide variety of topics and plenty of time for your astro questions. Tour of the Cincinnati Observatory, which as a National Historic Landmark played an important role in the history of Cincinnati and our nation. Once dark, we will view the Moon, planets and deep space treasures through the historic 1845 telescope. (The program is held rain or shine; telescope viewing if clear skies). The topics and the night sky change week-to-week/month-to-month so you can visit often to hear and see something new.
Penguin Days at Cincinnati Zoo
Through March 8
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220
10am-5pm
Half-price admission
March to the Cincinnati Zoo and save a waddle of cash! Experience cooler prices and even cooler animals during Penguin Days. Penguin Parades in 2019! It must be below 50 degrees for the penguins to walk.
Fabulous Foliage
Through March 10
Krohn Conservatory
1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202
10am-5pm daily, Closed Mondays
$4, $2 ages 5-17, FREE ages 4 and under
Spring is here, and this means the talented staff at Cincinnati Parks Krohn Conservatory, located in majestic Eden Park, have once again outdone themselves creating the “fabulous foliage” floral show. Visit now through March 10 to see all the colors and textures showcasing thousands of brightly colored plants. And get an up close view of thousands of blossoming tulips, hyacinths and daffodils. The experience also features unique “living walls” and “moss graffiti”. Come see for yourself how Cincinnati Parks is building better lives and a better community.
1919 Cincinnati Reds World Series Champions Exhibit
Through March 28
Behringer-Crawford Museum
1600 Montague Road, Covington, KY 41011
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm & Sunday: 1-5pm
$9 adults; $8 seniors (60+); $5 children (3-17)
This new exhibit features authenticated baseball cards, autographs, postcards and souvenir books from the 1919 Championship Reds. The exhibit also includes memorabilia commemorating the notorious “Black Sox” betting scandal that rocked baseball and led to eight White Sox players being banned from baseball for life.
ArtsWave Days
February 9 – April 13
Multiple Venues around Cincinnati
FREE
Each Saturday from February 9th through April 13th, ArtsWave Days will feature a set of curated events with a different theme, focus and venue. Visit website for information on time and venue.
Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
Through June 9
OMNIMAX Theater
1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Daily 10am-5pm
Member Adult: $6, Member Child: $5, Non-member Adult: $9, Non-member Child: $7,
Volcanoes are often seen as destructive, but for billions of years, volcanoes have created our world. With over 500 active volcanoes, our planet is bursting at the seams with these forces of mass construction.
Travel around the world: dodge boulders at the edge of an active volcano in Indonesia, descend to a boiling lava lake in Vanuatu, visit incredible acid ponds, geysers and mineral deposit fields in Ethiopia, walk the archaeological ghost town of Pompeii, dive beneath the waves to hydrothermal vents at the bottom of the ocean and witness the spectacular 2018 Kilauea eruption in Hawaii.
SkyStar Observation Wheel
Through June 16
The Banks
150 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Various times depending on day of the week
$12.50/person
Enjoy unique views of downtown Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and the Ohio River from aboard the 150 foot Skystar Observation Wheel. Each of the 36 gondolas is enclosed, climate controlled and can hold up to six passengers. The SkyStar experience consists of four revolutions and lasts approximately 12 minutes.
Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs
February 15 – August 18
Cincinnati Museum Center
1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Daily 10am-5pm
Member Adult: $12.50, Member Child: $8.50, Non-member Adult: $19.50, Non-member Child: $12.50; FREE Children 0-2
Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs unveils the mysteries and explores the realities of daily life in ancient Egypt. This extraordinary exhibition looks beyond popular culture’s fantastical portrayals to examine the lives of commoners and god-kings and queens alike. More than 350 original artifacts dating back over 4,500 years, stunningly detailed models of once-lost cities and landscapes and vivid interactive multimedia spaces will combine to conjure up ancient Egyptians’ economic, mythological and cultural world. Egypt will bring the land of pharaohs back to life at Cincinnati Museum Center.
