5% PERCENT DAY
Today, five percent of all sales will be donated to the Cincinnati Horticultural Society to help fund children’s programming at the new Horticultural Center at Symmes Township. Whole Foods Market, 5805 Deerfield Blvd., Mason; 513-398-9358.
FREE CONCERT AND OPEN HOUSE
Learn more about The Compass School during this open house that features a free concert from Joel Caithamer, the Singing Librarian. The Compass School, 9370 Waterstone Blvd.; 5 – 7:30 p.m.; 513-683-8833 or thecompassschool.com.
FOSSIL FUN (AR)
Last day to register! Ages 10 and older can explore the creek and search for fossils. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road; 1 p.m. on July 4; a valid Hamilton County Park Motor Vehicle Permit ($5 annual, $2 daily) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.
FREE HARRY AND THE POTTERS
Brothers Paul and Joe DeGeorge, creators of the band Harry and the Potters, will bring their wizardry and musical fun to the library today for a performance about quidditch, time-turners and more. Norwood Branch Library, 4325 Montgomery Road; 6:30 p.m.; 513-369-6037 or cincinnatilibrary.org/summerread.
OUTDOOR CLIMBING WALL (AR)
Last day to register! Challenge yourself with a climb on a 23-foot tower. Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road; 2 p.m. on July 3 and 15; $5 plus a valid Hamilton County Park Motor Vehicle Permit ($5 annual, $2 daily) is required to enter the park; 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org.
THURSDAY ART PLAY
Celebrate the nation’s special day with red, white and blue, and stars and stripes recycled party favors. Designed for ages 2 – 7. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St.; 1 – 2 p.m.; free members, free with admission non-members ($7.50 adults, $4.50 ages 3 – 13); 513-345-8400 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this free concert from pop trio Tickled Pink. Plaza, downtown Mason; 6 – 9 p.m.; festivalsofmason.com.
