# Things to do with kids in Campbell County, KY

> 35 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Campbell County, KY, in the Cincinnati area. Listings whose address ZIP code is in this county (Census Bureau ZIP-to-county file). Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Garden Harvest Jam | 4pm](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/garden-harvest-jam-4pm--listing-5b2ef3eee5e058cbc0d53e00) — Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Bellevue Community Garden · checked Oct 16. End of season celebration of the Bellevue Community Garden featuring live music, food, garden tours, ... \n
- [Neltner's Farm 2026 Fall Fest](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/neltner-s-farm-2026-fall-fest--listing-80497c7160472eaea531abd7) — Sep 26 – Oct 31 · Neltner's Farm, Melbourne · With admission · checked Oct 14. Neltner's Farm's annual pumpkin patch season in Melbourne, KY. Weekends bring horse-drawn wagon rides, a 3+ acre corn maze and toddler maze, kids' corn play pit, petting zoo…
- [Trunk or Treat at Alexandria Community Church](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/trunk-or-treat-at-alexandria-community-church--listing-5cb72372d170fb0bbd0f2107) — Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Alexandria Community Church · All ages · checked Oct 21. Alexandria Community Church hosts a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 24, from 6 to 7 p.m., with a bounce house, face painting and free Kona Ice alongside the candy. The…
- [Underwater Pumpkin GLOW! at Newport Aquarium](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/underwater-pumpkin-glow-at-newport-aquarium--listing-101d40de824cad7debffd491) — Sep 18 – Nov 1 · Newport Aquarium · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 16. Through November 1, 2026, Newport Aquarium is decorated for fall with glowing pumpkin sculptures, Jack-O-Lanterns placed underwater as habitats for fish and frogs, and seasonal…
- [Wilder Trunk or Treat](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/wilder-trunk-or-treat--listing-9e30459131646a3d3de4e026) — Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Wilder City Center Park · All ages · checked Oct 21. The City of Wilder hosts a daytime Trunk or Treat at Wilder City Center Park on Saturday, October 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. Kids in costume go trunk-or-treating, and the Campbell…
- [Monsters in Newport Halloween Parade](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/monsters-in-newport-halloween-parade--listing-76158fff69df9aef7bb705d8) — Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM · Newport Intermediate School (parking lot) · Free · checked Oct 21. Monsters in Newport is the City of Newport Parks & Recreation Department's free community Halloween parade, and anyone in costume can march in it. On Sunday, October 25…
- [Boo Fest at the Fort Thomas Mess Hall (Campbell County YMCA)](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/boo-fest-at-the-fort-thomas-mess-hall-campbell-county-ymca--listing-0ec744842f1b7b32d85fccf4) — Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Fort Thomas Mess Hall · Free · checked Oct 16. The Campbell County YMCA holds its free Boo Fest at the Fort Thomas Mess Hall on Friday, October 30, from 6 to 8:30 pm. Families in costume can enjoy face painting, balloon…
- [St. Luke Haunted Trail & Trunk or Treat — Cold Spring](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/st-luke-haunted-trail-and-trunk-or-treat-cold-spring--listing-871c8eda7c435cce77280f52) — Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · St. Luke Lutheran Church, Cold Spring · All ages · checked Oct 21. St. Luke Lutheran Church in Cold Spring hosts a family-friendly Haunted Trail and Trunk-or-Treat on Friday, October 30, from 6 to 8 p.m., the night before Halloween. Kids can…
- [Stargazers Club Star Party with the Cincinnati Observatory (Cold Spring)](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/stargazers-club-star-party-with-the-cincinnati-observatory-cold-spring--listing-2374ab666aa5678ca3921dd5) — Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Cold Spring Branch – Campbell County Public Library · All ages · checked Oct 20. The Cincinnati Observatory joins the Cold Spring Branch's Stargazers Club for an evening star party open to families and all ages. Observatory staff give a talk about the local…
- [Bellevue Touch-A-Truck](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/bellevue-touch-a-truck--listing-59c4352451068f3cc6e49269) — Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Bellevue Beach Park · checked Oct 14. City of Bellevue Touch-A-Truck at Bellevue Beach Park. The city calendar lists the date, time and place; more information is to come.
- [Fishing for The Future with the Newport Aquarium](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/fishing-for-the-future-with-the-newport-aquarium--listing-183887f75deefb85f10ab5c7) — Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Cold Spring Branch · checked Oct 14. Patrons will learn about unsafe fishing practices and work in teams to explore how to make fishing more sustainable. There will also be a shark ambassador for everyone to meet…
- [Personalized Tote Bags (Fort Thomas Branch Library)](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/personalized-tote-bags-fort-thomas-branch-library--listing-80791d086c12d325e8a56ebe) — Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch – Campbell County Public Library · All ages · checked Oct 20. A Saturday-afternoon craft drop-in at the Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch where families customize their own canvas tote bags. Participants try a variety of decorating techniques so…
- [Diwali Crafts (Fort Thomas Branch Library)](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/diwali-crafts-fort-thomas-branch-library--listing-d327d80b8c010251bbaa2085) — Mon, Nov 9 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch – Campbell County Public Library · checked Oct 20. Children in grades K-5 celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, at the Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch. Library staff introduce the festival, a celebration of light over darkness and…
- [Pumpkin Party at the Newport Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/pumpkin-party-at-the-newport-branch-library--listing-c36e6a5440ce92b04d04e908) — Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Newport Branch – Campbell County Public Library · checked Oct 20. A Saturday-morning pumpkin party for families at Campbell County Public Library's Newport Branch. Kids and grown-ups bake their own pumpkin oatmeal cookies and work on pumpkin…
- [F.I.S.H. Family Inclusive Sensory Hours at Newport Aquarium](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/f-i-s-h-family-inclusive-sensory-hours-at-newport-aquarium--listing-c1176f71cdecc3b35a87c303) — Sun, Nov 15 (+1 more date) · 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM · Newport Aquarium · All ages · From $16 · checked Oct 16. Once a month, on the third Sunday from 8:00 to 9:00 am, Newport Aquarium opens early in a sensory-relaxed setting for guests with autism, PTSD, dementia, anxiety and other…
- [Fun and Fit with Skool Aid (Cold Spring Branch Library)](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/fun-and-fit-with-skool-aid-cold-spring-branch-library--listing-8a6bc8937b795d397daf209b) — Thu, Nov 19 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Cold Spring Branch – Campbell County Public Library · checked Oct 20. A movement class for kids in grades K-5 at the Cold Spring Branch, led by teaching artists from Skool Aid. Children groove, bounce and twirl through music and choreography in a…
- [Light Up the Levee — Tree Lighting, Santa and Fireworks](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/light-up-the-levee-tree-lighting-santa-and-fireworks--listing-f131b4ba3f193e9761915822) — Sat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Newport on the Levee · checked Oct 16. Newport on the Levee's holiday kickoff on Saturday, November 21, runs from 3 to 7 pm on the riverfront. The afternoon has live music and holiday carols, an Activity Row of family…
- [Scouts Honor Weekend and Scout Badge Fair at Newport Aquarium](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/scouts-honor-weekend-and-scout-badge-fair-at-newport-aquarium--listing-ebe7573f68c23c8403922cdc) — Nov 21 – Nov 22 · Newport Aquarium · From $19.99 · checked Oct 16. On November 21–22, 2026, Newport Aquarium offers discounted admission (save $8 on general admission) to scout organization members or leaders and their family and friends, and…
- [Archaeology of Ohio Valley Native Peoples (Fort Thomas Branch Library)](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/archaeology-of-ohio-valley-native-peoples-fort-thomas-branch-library--listing-73354b32adb131695364fd5d) — Tue, Nov 24 · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch – Campbell County Public Library · Ages 8–14 · checked Oct 20. The Cincinnati Museum Center visits the Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch during Thanksgiving week with a hands-on introduction to the major Indigenous groups that have lived in the…
- [Scuba Santa's Water Wonderland at Newport Aquarium](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/scuba-santa-s-water-wonderland-at-newport-aquarium--listing-af3afc0071e257052c0404eb) — Nov 27 – Dec 24 · Newport Aquarium · Paid · checked Oct 16. Scuba Santa returns to Newport Aquarium from November 27 through December 24, 2026, as the aquarium's holiday tradition. The aquarium describes the season as a Water Wonderland…
- [Bellevue Tree Lighting & Santa](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/bellevue-tree-lighting-and-santa--listing-ec384bc1735b47b5403cd208) — Sat, Nov 28 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · St. John United Church of Christ, Bellevue · checked Oct 14. City of Bellevue tree lighting with Santa at St. John United Church of Christ on Fairfield Avenue. More information to come.
- [Gingerbread House Decorating](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/gingerbread-house-decorating--listing-67e145eff5ac75b031a9dd0e) — Thu, Dec 3 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Cold Spring Branch · checked Oct 14. Come build your own cozy gingerbread house out of cardboard and decorate it into a sweet holiday masterpiece!
- [Melted Snowman Ornaments](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/melted-snowman-ornaments--listing-d2789a9da95eea2e86c8fb7b) — Thu, Dec 3 · 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM · Newport Branch · checked Oct 16. Celebrate the winter season by making an adorably melted snowman ornament from tea lights and decorations, adding a little humor to holiday decorating.
- [Jingle Babies (Ages Newborn-2)](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/jingle-babies-ages-newborn-2--listing-3e39fdf21ff2232da36b2066) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM · Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch · checked Oct 14. Time to get jolly as we read books, sing and jingle along with everybody's favorite holiday songs. We'll even play a few reindeer games and have a snowball fight! A holiday…
- [Jolabokaflod: A Holiday Open House](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/jolabokaflod-a-holiday-open-house--listing-3348b9a9b89fee2bf1287b94) — Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Newport Branch · All ages · checked Oct 14. Enjoy a cozy afternoon at the library. Crafts and hot chocolate are just the tip of the iceberg: we will also have music, a photo area and the return of the Jolabokaflod.
- [Crafting with Cocoa & Cookies](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/crafting-with-cocoa-and-cookies--listing-da908956c3a84704742835c4) — Sun, Dec 6 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Cold Spring Branch · All ages · checked Oct 16. A cozy family evening at the library: decorate festive ornaments, sip hot cocoa, snack on cookies and enjoy cheerful holiday music. All supplies provided while they last.
- [Fort Thomas Holiday Walk](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/fort-thomas-holiday-walk--listing-26e2e350efe0f875544720da) — Sun, Dec 6 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM · City Building, Fort Thomas · checked Oct 14. Fort Thomas holiday evening: Tour de Tinsel ride at 4 pm, lighting of the Inverness tree at 5 pm and lighting of the City Building tree at 7 pm.
- [Wrap Up the Holidays (family gift-wrapping party)](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/wrap-up-the-holidays-family-gift-wrapping-party--listing-b29a58d8580d8fc3a66a7dc4) — Mon, Dec 7 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Alexandria Branch · checked Oct 16. Bring unwrapped gifts to a festive gift-wrapping party at the Alexandria Branch; wrapping paper, bags, ribbons, bows and gift tags are provided, a chance to get holiday wrapping…
- [Homeschool Hangout: Edible Christmas Trees (Cold Spring Branch Library)](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/homeschool-hangout-edible-christmas-trees-cold-spring-branch-library--listing-967af60fcda4cff3f61a3ce2) — Tue, Dec 8 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Cold Spring Branch – Campbell County Public Library · All ages · checked Oct 20. December's Homeschool Hangout at the Cold Spring Branch is a holiday snack-building session: homeschool students and their families use different snacks to create and decorate…
- [Homeschool: Snowflake Science (Newport Branch Library)](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/homeschool-snowflake-science-newport-branch-library--listing-91996dad81039892515912c8) — Thu, Dec 10 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Newport Branch – Campbell County Public Library · checked Oct 20. A winter science hour for homeschoolers in grades K-5 at the Newport Branch. Children learn about the life cycle of a snowflake, then make a small snowstorm in a jar and finish…
- [Cozy Cookie Decorating for Kids](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/cozy-cookie-decorating-for-kids--listing-469ac5cf5a8b47efe0e7c59a) — Mon, Dec 14 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch · checked Oct 16. Sprinkles, frosting and candy: drop in any time from 4:00–6:00pm to decorate a sweet treat with the library. Supplies provided.
- [Holiday I Spy Bottles](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/holiday-i-spy-bottles--listing-b320d204cd02c0c55d9b1785) — Mon, Dec 14 · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Alexandria Branch · checked Oct 16. A holiday scavenger hunt you can hold: create your own I Spy bottle filled with colorful materials and holiday-themed objects.
- [Intro to Mixed Martial Arts with Skool Aid (Cold Spring Branch Library)](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/intro-to-mixed-martial-arts-with-skool-aid-cold-spring-branch-library--listing-e93b117077450bab36fb6e9f) — Mon, Dec 14 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Cold Spring Branch – Campbell County Public Library · checked Oct 20. Skool Aid instructors lead an introductory mixed martial arts class for tweens and teens at the Cold Spring Branch. The class mixes traditional and more modern MMA techniques and…
- [Art at the Armory: Holiday Cards (Campbell County Public Library)](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/art-at-the-armory-holiday-cards-campbell-county-public-library--listing-b8c930fb139848d70243222d) — Wed, Dec 16 · 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM · The Armory in Tower Park, Fort Thomas · All ages · checked Oct 20. Campbell County Public Library's Fort Thomas branch takes its art program to the Armory in Tower Park for an afternoon of holiday card making. Families can drop in at any point…
- [Cozy Winter Chalk Pastels (Newport Branch Library)](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/cozy-winter-chalk-pastels-newport-branch-library--listing-f89634ac933a6c1d3b551ee9) — Thu, Dec 17 · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM · Newport Branch – Campbell County Public Library · checked Oct 20. An art session for kids in grades K-5 at the Newport Branch. Library staff explain how to work with chalk pastels, and children then use them to draw a cozy winter scene…

## Recently ended

- [Pumpkin Decorating & Pumpkin Walk — Newport](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/pumpkin-decorating-and-pumpkin-walk-newport--listing-588b7d61c4d87fb360b57642) — ended Thu, Oct 22
- [Bluegrass for Good Festival | 1pm](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/bluegrass-for-good-festival-1pm--listing-8f6624da49024d12096b2d89) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Curbside Trick or Treat 2026](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/curbside-trick-or-treat-2026--listing-9ee243d7f577b8f91be14367) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Halloween Costume Party](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/halloween-costume-party--listing-42490c0d153acf04df0dc1bc) — ended Fri, Oct 16
- [Tour of the Solar System With the Cincinnati Observatory](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/tour-of-the-solar-system-with-the-cincinnati-observatory--listing-9aeab5abe00eb4209b8864dc) — ended Thu, Oct 15

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