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FREE (ALMOST) EVERY OTHER THURSDAY SCIENCE
Explore the wonders of water with Crystal Clear Science. Pioneer Park, 3951 Madison Pike, Covington; 9:30 a.m.; free, but a canned good donation is appreciated; 859-525-PLAY (7529) or kentoncounty.org.

FREE EVERYBODY’S BACKYARD PICNIC
Enjoy free hot dogs (while they last), face painting, balloon artists, live music and more. Owls Nest Park, off Madison Road in O’Bryonville; 6 – 8 p.m.; cincinnatiparks.com.

FREE FOSTER PARENT INFO SESSION
Learn more about becoming a foster parent or foster-to-adoptive parent in this information session hosted by WINGS Foster Care, and help make a difference in a child’s life. Kenton County Public Library, William E. Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road, Independence; 7 p.m.; 859-331-2040, ext. 241 or dcchome.org.

THURSDAY ART PLAY
CAC artist Ernesto Neto will help ages 2 – 7 design soft, stretchy sculptures using repurposed fabrics. 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.