The shortest bike they have is 22in, I believe. –Rent Red Bikes (see above for details) and explore Sawyer Point, riding around and down along the river to International Friendship Park. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center – an educational experience where the heroes of freedom, from the Underground Railroad to now, are celebrated. –Take in the view of all of Downtown and NKY from the Carew Tower Observation Deck. If you’re hungry, be sure to try Tom + Chee and their famous s’mores or grilled cheese donut. They also host tons of seasonal events, so be sure to check it out. Located at Newport on the Levee, there is also a movie theater, shops and restaurants and a candy store that calls your name when leaving the aquarium. Your daring kids and tweens in your life might enjoy crossing the shark bridge – a rope bridge over the open-water sharks. If not, we would bring the hiking backpack for our toddler so she could easily see all the fun and she was ‘contained’ ). If you have littles, check their calendar to make sure strollers are allowed that day. See sharks, stingrays, turtles and more at this awesome aquarium. The coolest part is you can walk across the ‘purple people bridge’ from Cincinnati to Kentucky to get here. □ 1 Aquarium Way (Newport, KY – across the river)– Newport Aquarium WEBSITE **There is an affordable parking garage underneath the park and can serve as a great central point if you’re exploring OTR and downtown. □ The Porch: a great place for parents to grab a drink (local brews, etc) and kids can play giant connect 4 or run and play nearby in parents view. There are tables available or bring a blanket. Or enjoy one of the local food trucks parked on the surrounding streets. □ Large open field: Bring a picnic lunch with goodies you find at Findlay Market. □ Enclosed dog park: My kids love to watch the dogs play from behind the fence. There is a bathroom nearby to change clothes. □ Splash Pad: During late spring, summer and part of fall, the interactive water fountains are on which are great for kids to run through in their bathing suits, or clothes if you’re daring. There is also a sand area, FYI, if you want to avoid it like me. □ Playground: For the young kids, there is a fenced-in park with a baby swing and a fun saucer swing, a slide and other fun things. Be sure to check the calendar of events at Washington Park so you know what’s happening! Otherwise, check out the: There are tons of things to do here and the options change year round. All ages welcome and there truly is something for everyone. □ 1230 Elm St, (OTR)– Washington Park WEBSITE Haven’t been to a performance yet? Check out my blog: 6 Reasons to Take Your Family to See a Show from The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. All subscriptions and single tickets remain refundable during the pandemic if you are unable to attend due to COVID-19. Regular subscriptions for the 22-23 MainStage Season are on sale now and start at just $43. The sensory-friendly performance of THE WIZ JR. on Wednesday, April 6 at 1 PM is intended for individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as children (and adults) with other special needs who may benefit. To create a sensory-friendly performance, the show is performed in a welcoming, supportive environment for those with sensory challenges. Slight adjustments to lighting and sound are made, and effects such as fog, strobes, and lights that extend into the audience are minimized. WHERE: The Taft Theatre, 317 E 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 “Ease On Down The Road” to grab your tickets to the show before they sell out! THE WIZ JR., is performed in the historic Taft Theatre, at 5th and Sycamore Streets in Downtown Cincinnati. First we meet the Scarecrow, then the Tin Man and then BAM, things really picked up when the Lion came on stage. There’s a slow build at the beginning as Dorothy picks up her friends to travel to Oz. That was a bit of a scary moment for my 5 year old, but as she saw the ‘storm’ people dancing, she felt more at ease. The storm where Dorothy is swept away is creatively set as Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. It truly is The Wiz, packed into the a 60 minute show and it goes by FAST! And there were live backup singers in the Orchestra box which offered a very cool element, making it feel very authentic. My kids noticed that the cast is predominately adults which I’m guessing is due to the technical skills required for vocals of the songs. This was not your typical Children’s Theatre production. Photo Credit: Mikki Schaffner New To The Children’s Theatre
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