CRAZY CARDBOARD REGATTA
Get a good laugh as participants try to race cardboard boats on a 200-yard course. Prizes will be awarded, including one for the best sinking. Festivities include food and live music. Voice of America Park, 7850 VOA Park Dr., West Chester; 5 – 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. July 17; 513-867-5835 or butlercountymetroparks.org.
HEALTHNUTS
Learn about geology and fossils in the area, followed by a fossil search in the creek. Cummins Shelter, Rentschler Forest Preserve, 5701 Reigart Road, Hamilton; 10 a.m.; a motor vehicle permit ($5 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-867-5835 or butlercountymetroparks.org.
MANA-TEA TIME (AR)
Please see July 2 for details.
MC YOGI
The ancient world of yoga will meet the modern world of turntables in this family-friendly performance from MC Yogi, who will show off his modern style of yoga and hip hop. Join a pre-concert picnic and walk and learn more about the Cincinnati yoga community. Blue Ash Nature Park Amphitheater, 4433 Cooper Road; picnic and walk at 6 p.m., concert at 8 p.m.; $15 in advance, $20 at the door; 513-533-9642 or yoganati.com.
MIDFIRST OHIO CHALLENGE
Check out this festival featuring hot air balloon competitions, a skydiving team, live music, car show, arts and crafts, festival food and more! Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave., Middletown; today – July 18; $3 ages 13 and older; free ages 12 and younger; 513-705-1770 or midfirstohiochallenge.com.
PARENTS’ SURVIVAL NIGHT (AR)
Need a night out with other adults? Sign up for this survival night, where kids can play while the grown-ups enjoy time away. The Little Gym, 7318 Yankee Road, Liberty Township; 6 p.m.; call 513-777-1110 for prices.
REPTILIAN O’RAMA
Back by popular demand, this afternoon of cold-blooded critters will teach you a few lessons on how to cool off in the summer. Winton Centre, Winton Woods, 10245 Winton 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.
SURF ROCKIN’
Please see July 2 for details.
FREE WHAT’S NEW CUPCAKE? (AR)
Ages 5 and older will have fun with cupcake decorating. Joseph Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road; 2 p.m.; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth.com.
