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FREE ADOPTION WEBINAR
Learn more about adopting internationally in this webinar hosted by Families Thru International Adoption. 7 p.m.; ftia.org.

FREE ADVENTURES AROUND CINCINNATI
Local authors Laura Hoevener and Terri Weeks will discuss and sign their book, Adventures Around Cincinnati: A Parent’s Guide to Unique and Memorable Places to Explore with your Kids. Joseph Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road; 7 p.m.; 513-396-8960 or josephbeth.com.

FREE (ALMOST) EVERY OTHER THURSDAY SCIENCE
Launch into space with COSI on Wheels during this morning of nature-themed activities. 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.

THE ART OF NATURE
Use supplies of all kinds to create your own nature art. Kingfisher Trail, 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.

FREE EVERYBODY’S BACKYARD PICNIC
Enjoy free hot dogs (while they last), face painting, balloon artists, live music and more. Fleischmann Gardens, 524 Forest Ave.; 6 – 8 p.m.; cincinnatiparks.com.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME
Little ones can enjoy a butterfly-themed story followed by a hike to search for some in the sky. Winton Centre, Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road; 10 a.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.

THURSDAY ART PLAY
Save a tree and make a self-portrait without using any paper. 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.