AESOP’S FABLES
Madcap Puppets will bring old tales to life in this performance. Sharonville Community Center, 10990 Thornview Dr.; 7 p.m.; 513-563-2895 or madcappuppets.com.
DRAMATIC READINGS WITH DEONDRA MEANS
Deondra Means of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati will bring favorite stories to life. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way; today and Feb. 20 at 12 p.m.; free with admission ($12 adults, $10 seniors and students, $8 ages 6 – 12, free ages under 6); 513-333-7500 or freedomcenter.org.
FREE FAMILY FIRST SATURDAY
Join the Happen, Inc., Super Color Team and explore the CAM through storytelling, performances, artist demonstrations, scavenger hunts and art-making activities. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Dr.; 1 – 4 p.m.; $4 for parking; 513-721-ARTS (2787) or cincinnatiartmuseum.com.
FIBER FUN
Learn about coiled basket weaving in this Bright Ideas series that explores fabric works. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 11 – 11:45 a.m.; $5 per child member; $7 per child non-member, plus admission ($8 adults, $6 ages 3 - 12); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.
FREE GERMAN STORY TIME
Listen to stories read in German by native German speaker Cristina, and learn a few basics of the German language. Blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road, Oakely Square; 10:30 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
FREE GROUNDHOG DAY STORY TIME
Learn why people from all over celebrate this special critter! Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7800 Montgomery Road; 11 a.m.; 513-794-9320.
HANG AT THE J (AR)
Last day to register! Kids can hang out with friends in the JCC indoor waterpark, play games, watch a movie, have a snack and more. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road; 6:30 – 11 p.m. on Feb. 13; $27, $20 for each sibling; 513-761-7500, info@mayersojcc.org or jointhej.org.
FREE HEALTH STARTS HERE HEALTH FAIR
Start the road to better health and learn about making good food choices, incorporating physical activity into your daily life, managing stress and getting a better night’s sleep. Whole Foods Market, 5805 Deerfield Blvd., Mason; 12 – 3 p.m.; 513-459-6131 or paula.mangold@wholefoods.com.
THE MOUSE THAT BARKED
The Rosenthal Next Generation Theatre Series presents award-winning storyteller LuAnn Adams will take the audience on a journey to Africa, Asia and the Americas to meet characters who know how to make an opportunity out of an obstacle. Says Education Director Mark Lutwak, “First-time attendees to the Rosenthal Next Generation Theatre Series at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park can expect to see the country’s finest performers, storytellers, mimes, puppeteers and artists engaging and exciting young people with the magic of live theatre. All members of the family can take something away from these performances – be it a life lesson, a laugh or simply the memory of an exceptional shared experience.” Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Circle; 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.; $6 adults, $5 children; 513-421-3888 or cincyplay.com.
OWL-A-PALOOZA
Meet three local owls in person and learn some fact and fiction about these night-time hunters. Seasongood Nature Center, Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road; 2 p.m. today and Feb. 7; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($5 annual, $2 daily) is required; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.
PREHISTORIC OHIO HIKE
Learn about the people who occupied Middle Ohio Valley before European settlers during this 1.5-mile hike. Miami Fort Trail, Shawnee Lookout, 2008 Lawrenceburg Road; 2:30 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($5 annual, $2 daily) is required; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.
VICTORIAN VALENTINES
Enjoy a family fun day with crafts, tours and more. The Betts House, 416 Clark St.; 12:30 – 5 p.m.; $2; 513-651-0734 or bettshouse.org.
FREE WEEKEND DISCOVERY EXHIBIT
Stop by for an interactive exhibit and some hands-on activities, all focusing on astronomy. Trailside Nature Center, Burnet Woods, 3400 Brookline Dr.; 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. today and 1 – 5 p.m. tomorrow; 513-751-3679 or cincinnatiparks.com.
WILD CARROT & THE ROOTS
Join Pam Temple and Spencer Funk of Wild Carrot and Brenda Wolfersberger and Brandt Smith of the Roots Band for an edu-tainment concert of American folk music, show tunes and the blues. St. John’s Unitarian Universalist Church, 320 Resor Ave.; 10:30 a.m.; $15 for one adult and one child, $10 students, $5 ages 12 and younger; 513-961-1938 or stjohnsuu.org.
WINTER BIRD FEEDERS (AR)
Create a holiday bird feeder for the feathered friends in your backyard, all from the craft room and bird viewing area. Trailside Nature Center, Burnet Woods, 3251 Brookline Dr.; 9:30 – 11 a.m.; 513-751-3679 or cincinnatiparks.com.
WOLFF PLANETARIUM SHOW (AR)
Ages 5 and older can enjoy a planetarium show about the Orion constellation. Trailside Nature Center, Burnet Woods, 3400 Brookline Dr.; 1 – 2 p.m.; $3 per person; 513-751-3679 or cincinnatiparks.com.
YOUTH STUDIO (AR)
Ages 12 – 16 can explore the exhibit Dutch Utopia for inspiration and then use blue paint on white tile to create a design, landscape or portrait. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St.; 1 – 3 p.m.; $30 members, $35 nonmembers; 513-684-4524 or taftmuseum.org.
