Cincinnati · OH / KY / IN

Things to do with kids in Cincinnati

78 family events in the next 30 days, plus 47 places and ongoing programs. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page, and shows the date we last checked it (latest check 2026-10-14). Dates are in Eastern Time.

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Visit on your scheduleAmerican Sign MuseumAmerican Sign Museum · All ages; children 12 & under free (max four per paying adult) · Adults $20; Seniors (65+) $15; Military/First Responders $10; Students/Educators (with ID) $10; Children (12 & under) FREE (max 4 per paying adult); Members FREE
Visit on your scheduleArk EncounterArk Encounter · All ages · 1-Day Ticket: Adults as low as $54.99 (prices vary by date and age; best prices online). Parking fee applies.
Recurring / by appointmentBig Kid Story TimeMason Public Library · preschool-age and early elementary children at least 3 years of age and older · No fee stated on the event page
Visit on your scheduleBoone County ArboretumBoone County Arboretum · Check age guidance · There is no charge for admission or parking.
Session in progressCamp-a-Palooza Holiday Camps at Kids FirstKids First Sports Center · AGES: 5-12 Year olds (mini-camps for 3-5 year olds Dec 22 & Dec 29) · $118 per day (includes lunch); before care $5 per day; after care $5 per day
Visit on your scheduleCincinnati Art MuseumCincinnati Art Museum · All ages · General admission is always free. Exhibition ticket pricing varies.
Recurring / by appointmentCincinnati Ballet Academy: First Class Free (youth)Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance (Cincinnati Ballet) · Ages 2 – 18 · First class free for new students; regular Academy tuition applies afterwards
Recurring / by appointmentCincinnati Jazz Academy (Kennedy Heights Arts Center)Kennedy Heights Arts Center (Lindner Annex) · Cincinnati Public School students in 4th-12th grade · Free to admitted students (full tuition scholarship)
Visit on your scheduleCincinnati Museum Center (Children's Museum, Natural History & Science, History Museum)Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal · All ages; The Children's Museum is designed for children ages 0-10; children 12 and younger must be accompanied by someone at least 18 · Museum Admission price not printed on the visit page (tickets online). Museums for All: $3/person Museum Admission for up to 10 people plus free parking with SNAP/EBT, Medicaid or WIC card and photo ID. $1 off for AAA and military. Parking $6/day.
Visit on your scheduleCincinnati Nature Center – Rowe WoodsCincinnati Nature Center – Rowe Woods · Check age guidance · Adults: $12; Seniors 65+/Active Military: $10; Children 4-12 years old: $8; Children 3 years old and younger: FREE; Pets: $5. Daily admission is FREE with membership.
Visit on your scheduleCincinnati Zoo & Botanical GardenCincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden · All ages; a child must be 13 years or older to visit without a parent or guardian · Dated admission tickets sold online (standard price not printed on the pages read). Parking $12. Zoo Access for All (SNAP card + photo ID): Adults (13-61) $6, Child/Senior (3-12 or 62+) $3, parking $1. $5 off adult and child admission with military/fire/police ID.
Recurring / by appointmentCode Ninjas Green Township - CREATE coding programCode Ninjas Green Township · ages 8–14 · Not published; free trial session offered
Visit on your scheduleContemporary Arts CenterContemporary Arts Center · All ages; 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older · General Admission $12; CAC Members FREE; 18 and Under FREE; SNAP/EBT Recipients FREE
Visit on your scheduleCreation MuseumCreation Museum · All ages · 1-Day Ticket: Adults as low as $44.99 (prices vary by date and age; best prices online). Parking fee applies.
Session in progressFamily Chess ClubMason Public Library · Schoolage - Adult · Free
Recurring / by appointmentFamily StorytimeHyde Park Branch Library · The entire family · No fee stated on the event page
Session in progressFitton Center art classes - Fall Session IIFitton Center for Creative Arts · children, teens, and adults (varies by class) · Varies by class; $5 off each class/workshop if registered by October 19
Visit on your scheduleFitton Center for Creative ArtsFitton Center for Creative Arts · All ages · All exhibitions are FREE and open to the whole community. Classes and performances are ticketed (Fitton Family Fridays: Member $9 | Non-Member $11 + $3 fee).
Visit on your scheduleForest Run MetroParkForest Run MetroPark · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Recurring / by appointmentFree baby swim lessons (up to 8 months) at Goldfish Swim School West ChesterGoldfish Swim School - West Chester · babies up to 8 months old (lessons as young as 4 months) · FREE Mini Lessons for babies up to 8 months old
Session in progressFree Teen Art Group (Middletown Arts Center)Middletown Arts Center · Ages 13+ · Completely free (RSVP requested)
Visit on your scheduleFresh-Cut Christmas Trees at Burger FarmBurger Farm & Garden Center · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Visit on your scheduleGorman Heritage FarmGorman Heritage Farm · Check age guidance · Adults – $8.00; Children (ages 3 – 17) – $5.00; Seniors 60+ – $5.00; Children under 3 – Free; Members & Evendale Residents – Free
Visit on your scheduleHighfield Discovery Garden at Glenwood GardensHighfield Discovery Garden (Glenwood Gardens) · Check age guidance · General Admission: $7 / person; Season Pass: $65 / 4 people
Session in progressJunior Naturalists: HabitatsClingman Park · best for ages 5-14 · This program is free
Session in progressKids' Festival of Trees coloring displayFairfield Community Arts Center · For ages 12 and under. · Check official pricing
Visit on your scheduleKrohn ConservatoryKrohn Conservatory · Children ages 5-17; under 5 free · Adults are $12, Children ages 5-17 are $8, and under 5 are free.
Recurring / by appointmentLibrary Babies StorytimeBlue Ash Branch Library · Recommended for ages birth – 18 months · No fee stated on the event page
Session in progressMayerson JCC School Break Camps (fall and winter break days)Mayerson JCC · grades K – 6 · Public: $90 per day; J Members: $75 per day; extended care (winter only) Public +$26 / Members +$20
Visit on your scheduleMiddleton-Mills ParkMiddleton-Mills Park · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Visit on your scheduleNational Underground Railroad Freedom CenterNational Underground Railroad Freedom Center · All ages; children under 3 free · Adults $21.50 ($20 Wed/Thu); Seniors (60+) $19.50 ($18 Wed/Thu); Children ages 3-12 $18.50 ($17 Wed/Thu); Children under 3 free. Free admission on Fifth Third Community Days (at least one day each month).
Recurring / by appointmentPetite Pas de Deux (ages 2-3, with caregiver)Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance (Cincinnati Ballet) · Ages 2-3 (placed by age as of September 1, 2026); with parent or adult caregiver · Full Academy Year Tuition $675 plus Registration Fee (Per Family) $50
Session in progressPortfolio Preparation for high schoolers (Art Academy of Cincinnati)Art Academy of Cincinnati · For High School Students Only · Tuition: $225 Per Course
Visit on your schedulePyramid Hill Sculpture Park & MuseumPyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum · All ages; children 5 and under free · Adults: $10.00 | Children (6 – 12): $5.00 | Children (5 and under): Free; members free; special and signature events may vary
Recurring / by appointmentSchool of Rock Cincinnati - Rock 101 (ages 8-13)School of Rock Cincinnati · Ages 8-13 (typically ages 8 to 13-years-old) · Tuition not published on the location page
Visit on your scheduleSharon WoodsSharon Woods · Check age guidance · A valid Motor Vehicle Permit is required to enter the parks.
Visit on your scheduleSmale Riverfront ParkJohn G. and Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Visit on your scheduleTaft Museum of ArtTaft Museum of Art · All ages; Youth (17 and under) free · Adult $15; Senior $12; Youth (17 and under) free; Military, Teacher and Student (with ID) free; members free. Free Sundays & Mondays (paid admission Wednesday–Saturday).
Recurring / by appointmentThe Little Gym Hyde Park - Beasts/Super Beasts parent-child classThe Little Gym of Cincinnati-Hyde Park · 19 - 35 months · Membership pricing not printed on page; free intro class offered
Session in progressTiny Tots (Scheben Branch)Scheben Branch · Children 18 months to 2 1/2 years (all children welcome) · No fee stated on the event page
Visit on your scheduleUC Health Ice Rink at Elm Street PlazaElm Street Plaza · All ages; children ages 5 and under free with a paid adult admission · $12 per person and includes skate rental; children ages 5 and under are free with a paid adult admission
Visit on your scheduleUC Health Ice Rink at Elm Street PlazaElm Street Plaza · Children ages 5 and under are free with a paid adult admission · Admission to the rink is $12 per person and includes skate rental; children ages 5 and under free with a paid adult admission
Visit on your scheduleVoice of America MetroParkVoice of America MetroPark · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Visit on your scheduleWe Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym Cincinnati - Open PlayWe Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym - Cincinnati · ages infant to 13 years · $14 per child; siblings $12 each; Mini Rock 3 visits $36, Rock Basic 5 visits $60, Rock Gold 12 visits $124, Rock Platinum unlimited (3 children max) $175
Visit on your scheduleWinton Woods Farm & Equestrian CenterWinton Woods Farm & Equestrian Center · Check age guidance · Wagon Rides: $4/person; Pony Rides: $6.25/person; Group Lessons: $40/hr.; Private Lessons: $100/hr.
Visit on your scheduleWoodland MoundWoodland Mound · Check age guidance · A valid Motor Vehicle Permit is required to enter the parks.
Session in progressYouth Creative Writing (4-week class)Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center · Ages 12-17 · $55.00 for the 4-week class