# Things to do with kids in Kenton County, KY

> 33 upcoming family events and 4 places and ongoing programs in Kenton 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

- [Autumn Leaf Animals workshop](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/autumn-leaf-animals-workshop--listing-bf15e4c8e12a99773554bb29) — Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center, Covington · From $20 · checked Oct 14. A two-hour youth workshop in which students receive or draw the outline of an animal or Halloween-related item and fill in feathers, fur, scales or texture with dried leaves…
- [Flip-O-Rama & Flipbooks Extravaganza! workshop](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/flip-o-rama-and-flipbooks-extravaganza-workshop--listing-878055b57912c19af5fcffee) — Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center, Covington · Ages 8–15 · From $20 · checked Oct 14. A youth drawing workshop on Flip-O-Rama, the two-frame paper animation method from Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants and Dog Man books, plus flipbooks. All that is needed is paper…
- [Halloween Fun & Flick (Hotel Transylvania)](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/halloween-fun-and-flick-hotel-transylvania--listing-ea9505758c0a7d66c0b07bea) — Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · General Ormsby Mitchel Park, Fort Mitchell · checked Oct 14. Fort Mitchell Halloween evening at General Ormsby Mitchel Park: costume contest, then the movie Hotel Transylvania at 7:30 pm. Food trucks on site; bring chairs and blankets.
- [Highland Cemetery Fall Tree Walk](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/highland-cemetery-fall-tree-walk--listing-049a7ac3ca53e179730ed195) — Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell · checked Oct 16. Hike at Highland Cemetery (Guided Tour) Saturday, October 24, 2026 9:00am Highland Cemetery 2167 Dixie Highway Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 Join us on a walk led by Dr. Pat Burns…
- [Monster Meal! Cooking Class (ages 7-12 with adult)](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/monster-meal-cooking-class-ages-7-12-with-adult--listing-2af47ac692cbc28d71444d64) — Tue, Oct 27 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center, Covington · Ages 7–12 · From $69 · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 14. A Halloween parent-and-child cooking class: young chefs and their adult partners build a skeleton crudité platter of fresh vegetables with homemade ranch dip, then make 'Monster…
- [Art & Storytime! (Baker Hunt and Read Ready Covington)](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/art-and-storytime-baker-hunt-and-read-ready-covington--listing-800d1fe41162a84f04c12416) — Fri, Oct 30 (+2 more dates) · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center, Covington · Ages 3–6 · Free · checked Oct 14. A free weekly early-literacy and art session run by Baker Hunt with Read Ready Covington. Each Friday children ages 3-6 (and siblings) hear a different book or books read by a…
- [Tiny Tot Trick-or-Treat — Erlanger Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/tiny-tot-trick-or-treat-erlanger-branch-library--listing-a0c021d1277bb224e72b2a2d) — Fri, Oct 30 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Erlanger Branch — Kenton County Public Library · Free · checked Oct 21. The Kenton County Public Library's Erlanger Branch throws a daytime trick-or-treat party just for babies and toddlers on Halloween weekend, Friday, October 30, and Saturday…
- [Dance! Get your Pioneer (Pilgrim) On! (family contra dance workshop)](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/dance-get-your-pioneer-pilgrim-on-family-contra-dance-workshop--listing-d0c563ea34bf468cafa01be1) — Fri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center, Covington · From $5 · checked Oct 14. An intergenerational workshop where participants grab a partner and join the circle to learn old-time dances to folk-style fiddling: contra dancing including the Virginia Reel…
- [Jurassic Jamboree!](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/jurassic-jamboree--listing-1a5bca2fd6b2175134959249) — Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Independence Branch · Free · checked Oct 14. Step back in time for a dino-sized adventure to celebrate Dino-vember!! Explore our “dinosaur park” by jeep or pedal car, dig for fossils, meet and greet dinosaurs, and enjoy…
- [Dinovember Kickoff](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/dinovember-kickoff--listing-a6084f47abc800980427b309) — Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Covington Branch · Free · checked Oct 14. There's no bones about it, its time to party like it's 65 million years ago! Celebrate the month of Dinovember with your friendosauruses have a roaring good time! Come dressed as…
- [Fort Mitchell Veterans Day Parade](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/fort-mitchell-veterans-day-parade--listing-eb9ea91f7c4b9b31c9adb716) — Wed, Nov 11 · 9:30 AM · Beechwood Road, from Beechwood Swim Club to Beechwood Schools, Fort Mitchell · checked Oct 14. Veterans Day parade along Beechwood Road. Veterans meet at the Beechwood Swim Club at 9:00 am and are escorted by police in their cars up Beechwood Road to Beechwood Schools…
- [Letters to Santa, Letters from Santa — Covington Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/letters-to-santa-letters-from-santa-covington-branch-library--listing-909cc556ec5e3c5511ccb54b) — Nov 19 – Dec 14 · Covington Branch, Kenton County Public Library (Children's department) · checked Oct 24. Here comes Santa Claus! Stop by the children's department to write a letter to Santa and place it in our mailbox, or bring your letter written from home. Children will receive a…
- [Bah Humbug! by The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati — Latonia Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/bah-humbug-by-the-children-s-theatre-of-cincinnati-latonia-branch-libr--listing-ddad3f82c3ad67435415ad14) — Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Latonia Branch, Covington · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati brings Bah Humbug! to the Latonia Branch Library on Sunday, November 22, at 2 pm. The show is a fresh retelling of A Christmas Carol with all…
- [Fort Mitchell Night at NKY Ice Center](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/fort-mitchell-night-at-nky-ice-center--listing-a67c2221ec2a72fd3de006f5) — Wed, Nov 25 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Northern Kentucky Ice Center, Crescent Springs · With admission · checked Oct 16. Fort Mitchell Night at NKY Ice Center Wednesday, November 25, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm Northern Kentucky Ice Center 2638 Anderson Road, Crescent Springs, KY 41017 Fort Mitchell…
- [Monday Night Fun: Gingerbread — Erlanger Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/monday-night-fun-gingerbread-erlanger-branch-library--listing-a765bff416eb0e402e8d0103) — Mon, Nov 30 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Erlanger Branch, Kenton County Public Library · checked Oct 24. Come to the library every Monday for family fun! This week we are preparing for our Winter Wonderland event! Help us make decorations while also playing and enjoying gingerbread…
- [Covington Tree Lighting at the Kenton County Public Library](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/covington-tree-lighting-at-the-kenton-county-public-library--listing-f00d4e17300cc149c5bb28dd) — Tue, Dec 1 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Covington Branch · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. The Covington Branch of the Kenton County Public Library hosts its first Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 1, from 7 to 8:30 pm. The Holmes High School Choir performs…
- [Winter Walk in the Reading Garden — Independence Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/winter-walk-in-the-reading-garden-independence-branch-library--listing-08fca8c24a4c3cad609fe685) — Dec 1 – Dec 19 · 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Independence Branch · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. From December 1 through December 19 the Independence Branch Library fills its reading garden with trees for a winter walk. Families can enjoy hot chocolate, complete a wintry…
- [Mr. & Mrs. Claus Visit the Library — Latonia Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/mr-and-mrs-claus-visit-the-library-latonia-branch-library--listing-e6c4c9da44c68261d9d63a62) — Wed, Dec 2 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Latonia Branch, Kenton County Public Library, Covington · checked Oct 24. Celebrate the holiday season with a special visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus! Enjoy a reading of The Night Before Christmas and capture a festive photo with our guests from the…
- [Fa-La-La in the Fort (Christmas Tree Lighting)](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/fa-la-la-in-the-fort-christmas-tree-lighting--listing-4668b918ab94463d1d9a1481) — Sun, Dec 6 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Iris Road Park, Fort Mitchell · checked Oct 14. Fort Mitchell's Christmas tree lighting at Iris Road Park with carols by the Beechwood Choir, candy canes, carriage rides, cookies, face painting, hot chocolate, ornament…
- [Winter Wonderland at the Erlanger Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/winter-wonderland-at-the-erlanger-branch-library--listing-368cf1e3f653353b6e02891e) — Fri, Dec 11 (+1 more date) · Erlanger Branch · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. The Erlanger Branch turns the whole library into a giant gingerbread house for this year's Winter Wonderland. Families can come Friday evening, December 11 (6–8 pm), or Saturday…
- [Family Movie: Polar Express 3D](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/family-movie-polar-express-3d--listing-f985d57b4d16650f00f4fc40) — Sat, Dec 12 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Independence Branch · All ages · Free · checked Oct 14. All aboard for a cozy family movie night! Come to the library in your pajamas and enjoy a showing of The Polar Express . Families can also enjoy a holiday craft, hot cocoa, and…
- [Stars Over the City: Star Party at Devou Park](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/stars-over-the-city-star-party-at-devou-park--listing-576f0d8d6bda281c8d8fd8dc) — Sat, Dec 12 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Devou Park, Covington · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. Kenton County Public Library, Covington Parks & Recreation and the Cincinnati Observatory host a free star party at the Scenic Overlook in Devou Park on Saturday, December 12…
- [Cookies at the North Pole — Independence Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/cookies-at-the-north-pole-independence-branch-library--listing-c357dd4ad58ea4854629f0b5) — Thu, Dec 17 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Independence Branch · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. The Independence Branch Library becomes a North Pole stop on Thursday evening, December 17, from 6 to 8 pm. Children can visit Santa's workshop, make a craft and eat cookies…
- [The Day Before Christmas by The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/the-day-before-christmas-by-the-children-s-theatre-of-cincinnati--listing-595c3219332cbbf33f913316) — Fri, Dec 18 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Erlanger Branch · Free · checked Oct 14. Join us for a family friendly performance of The Day Before Christmas by The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati! The Day Before Christmas is always a flurry of activity at Santa’s…
- [Madcap Puppets presents The Velveteen Rabbit](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/madcap-puppets-presents-the-velveteen-rabbit--listing-e65c35a0c00dc336d6c27dd1) — Sun, Dec 20 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Latonia Branch, Covington · Free · checked Oct 14. Set in a cozy family home during the Christmas season, this charming puppet adaptation of The Velveteen Rabbit offers a lighter, brighter retelling of the classic story. A shy…
- [Elf Academy — Erlanger Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/elf-academy-erlanger-branch-library--listing-73e24cf455be3183fefdf4bd) — Mon, Dec 21 · Erlanger Branch, Kenton County Public Library (Bronte Hall) · Ages 2+ · checked Oct 24. Do you have what it takes to be one of Santa's helpers and earn your elf diploma? Come to this drop-in event to find out! We will practice toy-making, trimming trees and more!…
- [Meet a Penguin with the WAVE Foundation — Covington Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/meet-a-penguin-with-the-wave-foundation-covington-branch-library--listing-f90b10e58a5d3619fd73440a) — Mon, Dec 21 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Covington Branch · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. A WAVE Foundation presentation with a live penguin comes to the Covington Branch Library on Monday, December 21, during winter break. Families meet the penguin, hear facts from…
- [Cardboard Box Drive-In Movie: Olaf's Frozen Adventure](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/cardboard-box-drive-in-movie-olaf-s-frozen-adventure--listing-1a96958c7ccc05f61bd1256a) — Tue, Dec 22 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Erlanger Branch · Free · checked Oct 14. It’s a drive-in movie at the Library! We will spend the first part of this event transforming cardboard boxes into cars! Then, park your car and join us for a showing of Frozen's…
- [Kids Sing-a-long: Holiday Tunes — Erlanger Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/kids-sing-a-long-holiday-tunes-erlanger-branch-library--listing-000435e5752f14eb62953a8e) — Tue, Dec 22 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Erlanger Branch, Kenton County Public Library · checked Oct 24. Join us for Kids Sing-a-Long series! We will sing, dance, and play to fun music! Each month there will be a special theme and we will sing along together to lyric videos. Don't…
- [Library Lego Party (Brick Bash) — Erlanger Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/library-lego-party-brick-bash-erlanger-branch-library--listing-2ce07a87217fa4387722ca15) — Mon, Dec 28 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Erlanger Branch, Kenton County Public Library · Ages 5+ · checked Oct 24. Join us for a Brick Bash! We’ll have exciting LEGO challenges to test your building skills, plus plenty of time for free building and creativity. Bring your imagination—we’ll…
- [CRAFT: New Year Headbands — Erlanger Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/craft-new-year-headbands-erlanger-branch-library--listing-c70018edff5a428d74ca03d4) — Wed, Dec 30 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Erlanger Branch, Kenton County Public Library (Mark Twain room) · Ages 8+ · checked Oct 24. Drop in to craft a pipe cleaner headband to usher in 2026! Best for ages 8 and up but attendees should be comfortable and safe using a hot glue gun on their own.
- [Noon Year's Eve Balloon Drop and Party](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/noon-year-s-eve-balloon-drop-and-party--listing-691f018a83019c11c3167d43) — Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Erlanger Branch · Free · checked Oct 14. Ring in the new year a few hours early with KCPL. Dancing, crafts, sensory play, photo backdrop, and BALLOON DROP! Party & activities start at 11:15. Balloons drop at Noon. Best…
- [The Children's Theatre presents Martin's Dreams — Latonia Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/the-children-s-theatre-presents-martin-s-dreams-latonia-branch-library--listing-47a59c600e236ec5ca5f860d) — Tue, Jan 19 · 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Latonia Branch, Kenton County Public Library, Covington · checked Oct 24. Who was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., really? Martin’s Dream answers this question and more as it brings this historical figure to life through the power of story, speech, and…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Learn to Skate Classes (Tiny Tot and Basic 1–4) — Northern Kentucky Ice Center](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/learn-to-skate-classes-tiny-tot-and-basic-1-4-northern-kentucky-ice-ce--listing-106890a8018c2d4cba4d5d5d) — Tue & Thu 6–7 pm, Sat 11:45 am–12:45 pm; Teen/Adult Thu 7–8 pm; five-week sessions · Northern Kentucky Ice Center, Cresent Springs · Paid · checked Oct 16. The Northern Kentucky Ice Center's 2026–2027 Learn to Skate program runs five-week sessions of Tiny Tot and Basic 1–4 classes for beginning skaters, plus a separate Teen and…
- [Middleton-Mills Park](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/middleton-mills-park--listing-51d6a8d4d05f92924bb52ad6) — Parks are open daily from dawn to dusk. · Middleton-Mills Park, Covington · checked Oct 14. A 100-acre Kenton County park with wooded areas and sports complexes, two playgrounds (one with ADA-accessible safety surfacing), unpaved hiking trails, a bluebird trail, an…
- [Public Skating at the Northern Kentucky Ice Center](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/public-skating-at-the-northern-kentucky-ice-center--listing-6b35cf3c36689c8f549c5172) — Public sessions daily; times vary (see today's schedule on the rink site) · Northern Kentucky Ice Center, Cresent Springs · All ages · From $9 · checked Oct 16. The Northern Kentucky Ice Center in Crescent Springs offers public skating sessions all week, open to all ages and skill levels from rail-huggers to advanced skaters. All public…
- [Youth Creative Writing (4-week class)](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/youth-creative-writing-4-week-class--listing-8636695b90bd9387f9ab9ed6) — Mondays 6:00-8:00 pm, October 19 - November 9 (4 weeks) · Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center, Covington · Ages 12–17 · From $55 · checked Oct 14. A four-week Monday-evening class for teens who have stories in their heads but struggle to get them on paper. Topics listed: expanding vocabulary, learning literary devices…

## Recently ended

- [The Haunted Library 20th Anniversary — Independence Branch](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/the-haunted-library-20th-anniversary-independence-branch--listing-3ae160c16f0359c0373b9786) — ended Fri, Oct 23
- [Little Halloween at the Library](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/little-halloween-at-the-library--listing-53dd1860bc27937f418c94c4) — ended Thu, Oct 15

## Nearby

- Towns in Kenton County, KY: [Covington, KY](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/towns/covington-ky) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/towns/covington-ky.md), [Erlanger, KY](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/towns/erlanger-ky) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/towns/erlanger-ky.md), [Fort Mitchell, KY](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/towns/fort-mitchell-ky) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/towns/fort-mitchell-ky.md), [Independence, KY](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/towns/independence-ky) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/towns/independence-ky.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Cincinnati](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati.md)
- [This weekend in Cincinnati](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/this-weekend.md)

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