Friday, January 20 – Sunday, January 22Penguin days at the Cincinnati ZooWhat: The penguin days of winter are here. Come visit the Cincinnati Zoo now through February 29 with half off admissions. Visitors can come see Zoo’s King Penguin  Parade through the park at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily. And if the chillin with polar bears is to brisk for you be sure to visit the more than 12 other heated exhibits.Where: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 3400 Vine St.Cincinnati, OH 45220When: Daily through February 29Price: Adult (ages 13-61) $15 ($7.50 penguin day price, Child (ages 2-12) $10 ($5.00 penguin day price), Seniors (62+) $10 ($5.00 penguin day price)Info: 513.281.4700 http://cincinnatizoo.org/ Winter Family DaysWhat: Come enjoy sight and sounds of winter in the Newport Aquarium. Be sure to catch the penguin parade on the plaza everyday at 10:15 a.m. and a special pre-show at 10 a.m. An activity the whole family can enjoy with a special price this winter. For each full paying adult a child can get in for only $2!Where: Newport Aquarium Newport on the Levee Newport, KY 41071When: Daily through February 29Price: Adult (ages 13- 65) $23, Child (ages 2-12) $15 ($2 for winter family days)Info: (859) 261-7444 Visit the Website Cincinnati CyclonesWhat: Check out the Cincinnati Cyclones vs ChicagoWhere: U.S. Bank Arena 100 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 When: Friday January 20, 2012 7:30 p.m. and Saturday January 21, 2012 7:30 p.m.Price: $13-$26.50Info: 800-745-3000 http://www.cycloneshockey.com/ Belle of Cincinnati ’37 Flood CruiseWhat: Ride the Ohio River with experts as they tell about the worst flood to ever hit the Cincinnati area back on January 29,1937 when the river hit a record flood stage of 79.9 feet and caused over 20 million dollars’ worth of damage. This is an all-day event and breakfast, lunch and dinner is covered in the expense. Where: BB Riverboats Newport Landing 101 Riverboat Row Newport, KY 41071When: Saturday, Sat, Jan 21 8 a.m.,  Board at 7:30 a.m.Price: Adults: $120.00, Seniors: $110.00, Children: $65.00Info: 859-261-8500 http://www.bbriverboats.com/ U.S. Bank Ice RinkWhat: Bring the family or your date to the Ice Rink on Fountain Square and enjoy skating around in Downtown CincinnatiWhere: Fountain Square Fifth and Vine streets Cincinnati, OH 45202When: Daily from 12 p.m. till 6 p.m. and weekends from 12 p.m. till 10 p.m.Price: $3 per admission and $3 per skate rentalInfo: 513-381-0782 http://www.myfountainsquare.com/ Johnny Bench: A celebration of baseball’s greatest catcherWhat: Come celebrate with the city of Cincinnati the induction of Johnny Bench into the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Red’s Hall of Fame. Enjoy never before seen footage and artifacts of Johnny Bench.

Where: Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum 100 Joe Nuxhall Way Cincinnati, OH 45202

When: Friday January 20 – Tuesday January 31

Price: Adults (ages 6 to 60) $10, Children (ages 5 and up and 60 and up) $8, Military $6, Children age 4 and under are free

Info: 513-765-7923 http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/cin/hof/index.jsp

 

Billy Elliot the Musical

What: Follow the path of a boy growing up in a small town where a taking ballet class isn’t exactly accepted. Watch as his passion inspires his family and community.

Where: Aronoff Center, Procter & Gamble Hall 650 Walnut St. Cincinnati, OH 45202

When: Friday January 20, 2012, 8 p.m., Saturday January 21, 2012, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday January 22, 2012, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Price: $27.50 - $87.50

Info: 513-621-2787 http://www.cincinnati-theater.com/theaters/procter-gamble-hall/theater.php

 

Winter Tree ID Walking Tour
What: Enjoy a 90 minute walk through Spring Grove Cemetery and end at the Gwen Mooney Funeral Home and learn about the arboretum.

Where: Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum 4521 Spring Grove Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45232

When: Saturday, Sat, Jan 21, 2 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Info: 513-681-7526 http://www.springgrove.org/

 

Lebanon Antique Show

What: Come enjoy the handmade quilts, coverlets, hand paintings, fine china, silver, jewelry and more at the Lebanon Antique Show and help support the Warren County History Center and Glendower Historic Mansion.

Where: Bowman Primary School 825 Hart Road Lebanon, OH 45036

When: Saturday January 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday January 22, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Price: $8

Info: 513-932-1817 http://www.wchsmuseum.org/index.php/antique-shows/

 

Disc Dog Jam’uary

What: Enter your dog in the disc dog competition. There are three divisions. All owners must bring crates, water, dog treats, dog food if needed, doggy poop bags and discs for their dogs.

Where: Clermont County Dog Training Club 6058 Kells Lane Milford, OH 45150

When: Saturday January 21, 2012. Building opens at 8 a.m. Registration 9 a.m. and Players meeting 9:45 a.m.

Price: $10 each division

Info: (513)831-2758

 

Family Wellness Fair

What: Bring your family to start the New Year healthy with free health screening, exercise and fitness demonstrations, nutrition and weight management and more.

Where: Joseph-Beth Booksellers 2785 Dixie Highway ▪ Crestview Hills Ft Mitchell, KY41017

When: Saturday January 21, 2012, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Price: Free

 

Madcap Puppets presents The Elves and the Shoemaker

What: Watch as elves Leo and Bernie get in and out of trouble in this popular fairytale.

Where: Clifton Cultural Arts Center 3711 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220

When: Saturday January 21, 2012, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Price: $8

 

Corn hole at the Levee Winter Classic presented by GameWorks

What: Join the Eight American Cornhole Organization with open doubles playing cornhole indoors throughout the Levee Gallery Building. All ages and skill level welcome. Limit of 32 teams per hour. All beer sale profits benefit the Wave Foundation.

Where: Newport on the Levee 1 Levee Way Newport, KY 41071

When: Saturday January 21, 2012 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Price: $15 per tournament and $20 per team

Info: 859-815-1389 http://www.newportonthelevee.com/

 

Discover the Dinosaurs

What: Enjoy the prehistoric ages at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center.

Where: Northern Kentucky Convention Center 1 W. RiverCenter Blvd. Covington, KY 41011

When: Friday January 20, 2012 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday January 21, 2012 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday January 22, 2012 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Price: $14 ages 12 and up, $9 ages 65 and up and 2-11, Free ages 23 months and younger

Info: (859)261-1500 http://nkycc.com/

 

Cincinnati Travel, Sports and Boat Show

What: Check out more then 700 displays and exhibits

Where: Duke Energy Convention Center 525 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 45202

When: Friday January 20, 2012 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday January 21. 2012 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday January 22, 2012  11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Price: $11 ages 13 and up ($3 discount at any Kroger with Kroger Plus Card)

Info: 513-797-7900  http://www.duke-energycenter.com/

 

Disney Live ! Three Classic Fairy Tales

What: Come enjoy three classic fairy tales of Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast and Snow White with Mickey and friends.

Where: U.S. Bank Arena 100 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202

When: Sunday January 22, 2012 12p.m. and 3 p.m.

Price: Front Row $55, Floor $35, Lower Level $22, Upper Level $17

Info: 800-745-3000  http://www.usbankarena.com/

 

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship

What: Join the fun of boys and girls ages 4-8 and watch them show off their free throw skills.

Where: St. Margaret of York Chrurch Columbia Road, Loveland, OH 4514.

When: Sunday, January  22, 2012 Registration begins at 12:45 p.m.

Price: Free

 

Shake of the Winter Blues Hikes

What: Hit the trails and get your blood pumping as you explore 3 parks in 3 weeks.

Where: Cincinnati Parks Ault Park, Mt. Airy Forest and California Woods Cincinnati, OH

When: Sunday January 22, 2012, 2p.m. – 4 p.m.

Price: $5 per session or $10 for all 3 hikes