# Things to do with kids in Newport, KY

> 11 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Newport, KY (Campbell County, KY), in the Cincinnati area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [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…
- [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…
- [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…
- [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…
- [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…
- [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.
- [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.
- [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 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
- [Curbside Trick or Treat 2026](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/curbside-trick-or-treat-2026--listing-9ee243d7f577b8f91be14367) — ended Sat, Oct 17

## Nearby

- [Things to do with kids in Campbell County, KY](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/counties/campbell-county-ky) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/counties/campbell-county-ky.md)
- Other towns in Campbell County, KY: [Fort Thomas, KY](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/towns/fort-thomas-ky) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/towns/fort-thomas-ky.md), [Cold Spring, KY](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/towns/cold-spring-ky) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/towns/cold-spring-ky.md), [Alexandria, KY](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/towns/alexandria-ky) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/towns/alexandria-ky.md), [Bellevue, KY](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/towns/bellevue-ky) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/towns/bellevue-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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