# Astronomy Evenings at the Cincinnati Observatory > Event for families in the Cincinnati area (OH / KY / IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Fri, Nov 13 (+1 more date) · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM - Where: Cincinnati Observatory, 3489 Observatory Pl., Cincinnati, OH 45208 - Ages: Check age guidance - Price: $15/adult, $7/child, free for members - Organizer: Cincinnati Observatory - Official page: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/cincinnatiobservatory/items/593557/?full-items=yes&flow=1297050 - Last checked: Tue, Nov 3 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/astronomy-evenings-at-the-cincinnati-observatory--listing-3626fa7d5578cddbb0e0dcca ## About A 90-minute family program at the Cincinnati Observatory with an astronomy talk, a hands-on look at the 1845 Mitchel telescope, and viewing through the telescope when the sky is clear. Reservations are required and space is limited. ## Similar picks in Cincinnati - [Cincinnati Observatory Center Family Stargazing & Cosmic Wonder Nights](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/cincinnati-observatory-center-family-stargazing-and-cosmic-wonder-nigh--listing-8b586ec4ef5d9a1a74988a6a) — Jan 8 – Feb 26 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Cincinnati Observatory Center · Ages 4–99 · From $15 · checked Nov 5. 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