Tree of Life
Through January 10
Cincinnati Art Museum
FREE
The Tree of Life is back and ready for your New Year’s wishes! At 16 feet tall, the tree, created by local artist Matt Kotlarczyk, is a giant interactive exhibit that encourages visitors to place handwritten wishes for the New Year into glass vials that then adorn the tree, bringing it to life.
The Robot Zoo
Through February 28
Boone County Public Library: Main Location
FREE
The Robot Zoo is a popular, 5,000-square-foot exhibit of giant robots that shows how real animals work. It includes activities designed for children aged 4 to 12. These include the Tongue Gun of the robot Chameleon, seeing through the eyes of a common house fly, and racing squid!
The Art of the Brick
Through May 1
Cincinnati Museum Center
Members: $12.50, Child $8.50; Non-members $19.50, Child $12.50
The Art of the Brick presents LEGO® bricks in a whole new light, demonstrating the potential of creativity and the power of imagination. The Art of the Brick features over 100 works of art by contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya. But rather than paint and canvas, these masterpieces are made entirely of LEGO bricks. Millions and millions of little LEGO bricks.
Activity Days
January 7, 14, 21, 28
Lively Learning Lab
7500 Oakbrook Dr #10, Florence, KY 41042
10am-2pm
$10 per day
Join the Lively Learning Lab for a full day of fun with arts and crafts!
CMB Gets Fit: Barre 3 Moms Night Out
January 8
barre3
9600 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
7pm-9pm
$10 for this individual class or $30 for a fitness 4 pack. See link for more details and to purchase tickets.
Get ready for a balanced, full body workout that will leave you feeling strong, energized, and clear-headed! There is no experience required. Each class is designed to make everyone feel welcome and get a great workout. Barre3 mixes athleticism, grace, and the latest innovations designed to balance the body. Inspired by ballet barre, yoga, and Pilates, our instructors guide you through a specific sequence of movements that tone and lengthen all major muscle groups, rev your heart rate, and strengthen your body. CMB will be raffling off some class packages and child care sessions!
2nd Sunday Family Showtime
January 10
Clifton Cultural Arts Center
3711 Clifton Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio45220
2pm-3pm
FREE for kids, $5 for adults.
This month’s show features a special performance by the UC:CCM Youth Ballet!
Baby Tours: Black and White
January 15
Cincinnati Art Museum
FREE, but space is limited so reservations are recommended. Reservations can be made online or by calling (513)721-ARTS.
This 30-minute experience will introduce you and your infant (newborn to age 2) to the world of art with a tour designed to stimulate their developing minds. Learn about the positive effects of visual stimulation with masterpieces that will mesmerize the Art Museum’s youngest visitors. Strollers are not permitted so that you and your child can better experience the art together.
Hatching Spring Blooms
January 16-March 13
Krohn Conservatory
10am-5pm (Closed Mondays)
$4 for adults; $2 for children; Ages 4 and under are free.
Featuring pastel spring blooms of bulbs, trees, and annual flowers, accentuated by fresh green grass.
Art in the Making: Ceramics
January 16
Cincinnati Art Museum
1pm-3pm
$5 per person for members; $10 per person for non-members – Reservations recommended and can be made online or by calling (513)721-ARTS.
This is a rewarding experience that can enhance artistic development. It can do so much for a child, and can also add to your own appreciation for art making. This class format was designed for children ages 6–12 who are accompanied by an adult who’ll actively share their art experience. Select local artists make it fun by leading interactive classes that include a gallery tour and hands-on art activity.
Mascot Broomball Exhibition Game
January 16
Fountain Square
11am
FREE
Favorite regional mascots play broomball on ice. Mascots available for meet-and-greet and photo opportunities.
Mad Cap Puppets: Aesop’s Fables
January 16-January 17
Cincinnati Art Museum
1pm and 3pm
$8 per person; children under 1 year old are free. Tickets can be purchased and can be made online or by calling (513)721-ARTS.
Original shows produced and presented by Madcap.
Heroes Unite!
January 17
Taft Museum of Art
1pm-4pm
FREE
Come save the day at the Taft’s superhero Funday! Learn about color and patterns at the Art Cart, create a superhuman craft, and take a look at a real-life hero in Heroism in Paint: A Master Series by Jacob Lawrence. Join Wonder Woman and Captain America at 2 p.m. for Heroes in Training!
MLK Event at The Blue Manatee
January 18
The Blue Manatee
FREE
Best for ages 4-7. It’s Martin Luther King Day! This American icon had a dream and moved forward in his pledge of non-violence. How about coming in today to read some stories on MLK and creating our own dream piece? Be prepared to get your hands messy and your brains thinking!
CMB Gets Fit: Sweat Training Moms Night Out
January 21
Sweat Training
3707 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
6pm-8pm
$10 for this individual class or $30 for a fitness 4 pack. See link for more details and to purchase tickets.
Sweat Training offers the complete plan of Group Personal Training, Boot Camp, & Nutrition Plan to get you to your New Year’s Athletic Lifestyle goal. The Boot Camp is 30 minutes of nonstop sweat it out and tighten it up, fast & effective to keep you lean while saving you time. Whether you are fit or just starting out, this class is great & modifiable for all fitness levels. There will be new client deals for all who attend to get you started on your new years plan! All Moms Night Out participants will enjoy healthy snacks, swag from Sweat Training and Fabletics, and the chance to win a Boot Camp and Personal Training package worth $410! There will be two Boot Camp offerings during this event; one from 6:15-6:45p and one from 7:15-7:45p. Click here to register for your preferred time.
Wee Wednesdays: Winter Wonderland
January 27
Cincinnati Art Museum
10am-12pm
FREE
Perfect for ages 2–5. A great program keeps getting better! A popular “open house” program for preschoolers and their parents which offers interactive learning stations in the galleries, story tellers, and a hands-on art project each month. January’s theme is Winter Wonderland.
Winter Crafts at Woodland Mound
January 31
Woodland Mound Park/Seasongood Nature Center
1pm
$1 per craft, payable at the door.
Children ages 5-12 will enjoy making winter themed crafts. Kids can make up to two crafts to take home.
