FREE BOOK DISCUSSION
Discover “Invisible Woman” by Dr. Jagdish Kulkarni, written in honor of his late wife. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7800 Montgomery Road; 1:30 p.m.; 513-794-9320.
FREE CRAWDAD CRAWL
Explore the creek and search for creepy crawlies and critters from the past. Be sure to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Stanbery Park, 2221 Oxford Ave.; 2 – 3:30 p.m.; 513-231-8678 or cincinnatiparks.com.
CRAYFISH
Crayfish, crawdads, mudbugs … whatever you call them. Learn about these critters and catch a few to get a good look at them before letting them go back home. Sharon Centre, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road; 2 p.m.; 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.
CURIOUS GEORGE TRAIN RIDE
Join the LM&M Railroad for a train ride through Warren County to visit Curious George at the LM&M Junction. Enjoy stories and fun, and be sure to bring your cameras! Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 127 S. Mechanic, Lebanon; 10 a.m., 12:15, 2:30 and 4:45 p.m. today, July 11, 17 and 18; $18.50 adults, $15.50 seniors anad ages 5 – 16; $8.50 toddlers, free ages 1 and younger; 513-933-8022 or lebanonrr.com.
DIVE IN MOVIES
Please see July 3 for details.
FREE GOING TO THE PARK
Summer is time for going outside – read some stories about celebrating summer, including picnics and park activities. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7800 Montgomery Road; 11 a.m.; 513-794-9320.
FREE GROWING SOUND CONCERT
Little ones are invited to sing and dance along with favorite local children’s musician, David Kisor. Barnes & Noble, Newport on the Levee; 2:30 p.m.; 859-581-2000 or childreninc.org.
HERPETOLOGY PROGRAM AND PICNIC
Learn more about reptiles and amphibians with the Greater Cincinnati Herpetological Society in this special meeting with a picnic and a field survey. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; $5 adults, $1 ages 3 – 12; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
FREE KSO SUMMER CONCERT
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra will present “We’ve Got Your Bach” in a free concert of classical music. Amphitheatre, Devou Park, Covington; 7:30 p.m.; kyso.org.
FREE KIDS CAN COOK TOO (AR)
Young cooks can talk about the benefits of fresh fruit and make a delicious fruity dessert. Whole Foods Market, 2693 Edmondson Road; 10 a.m.; 513-981-0794.
FREE MOVIE ON THE SQUARE
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a free screening of Fantastic Mr. Fox, followed by Bend it Like Beckham. Fountain Square, downtown; 7 p.m.; myfountainsquare.com.
OHIO PIONEER DAYS
Step back in time and leaern about pioneer life in Southwestern Ohio with demonstrations, re-enactors, stories, open-hearth cooking, candle-dipping and more. Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Pike, inside Sharon Woods; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. today and July 11; $5 adults, $3 ages 5 – 11, free members and ages 4 and younger; 513-563-9484 or heritagevillagecincinnati.org.
OUTDOOR ARCHERY (AR)
Last day to register! Ages 8 and older can learn the basics of shooting a compound bow and try out their skills on the practice range. Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road; 2 p.m. on July 11; $15 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.
FREE PAWS FOR READING (AR)
Help improve your child’s reading skills by letting him or her read aloud to a certified therapy dog. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Ave.; 10:30 a.m.; 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies.com.
SHARONVILLE FAMILY CINEMA
Enjoy a screening of “Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince” this evening with your family. Sharonville Fine Arts Center, 11165 Reading Road; 6 p.m.; $2 per person, free ages 2 and younger; 513-563-2895.
FREE SPROUTS IN THE KITCHEN (AR)
Ages 5 – 12 can learn about hot dogs and make a chili dog. Whole Foods Market, 5805 Deerfield Blvd., Mason; 10 a.m.; 513-459-6131 or paula.mangold@wholefoods.com.
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Travel the world and explore how people of different cultures celebrate in the summertime. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.; 11 a.m.; $5 members, $7 non-members plus admission ($8.50 adults, $7.50 ages 60 and older, $6.50 ages 3 – 12, $4.50 ages 1 – 2); 513-287-7021 or cincymuseum.org.
