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Contemporary Arts Center
No matter your age, the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati is a feast for the eyes and mind. With free admission every day, and Creative Center, an educational and hands-on creative center, the CAC is a great place to visit for the whole family. Enjoy unique views of Zaha Hadid’s design, create in the zero-waste art lab, and enjoy interactive exhibits. The CAC also offers family programming every Thursday with Art Play, a hands-on art-meets-yoga activity for kids, and Art Play Hike, an outdoor educational series.
DIY Mural Tour
Cincy is bursting with creativity. Local, regional, and national artists have brought their talent to the streets and created hundreds of vibrant murals around Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Create your own mural scavenger hunt for a fun and free activity that the whole family can enjoy. Here’s a list of 10 must-see murals to get you started. If you’re looking for a guided experience, check out ArtWorks Cincinnati, a local non-profit offering mural tours around the Cincy Region.
Free museums and museum days in Cincinnati:
Taft Museum of Art (free admission Sundays and Mondays)
Cincinnati Art Museum (free admission, special exhibitions are extra)
Contemporary Arts Center (free admission)
The Lucky Cat Museum (free admission)
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (free on the fifth and third Sunday of each month plus MLK Day and Juneteenth)
More free, outdoor things to do in Cincinnati city center:
Smale Waterfront Park - giant swings on the riverfront and a splash pad
NKY Art Tours - free, self-guided public art tours
Washington Park - playground and splash pad
Devou Park - paved and backcountry trails, overlook, picnic areas, NaturePlay@BCM,
Mt. Airy Forest - hiking trails, disc golf, Ohio’s only wheelchair-accessible public treehouse, mountain biking, playground, and picnic areas
Historic Licking Riverside River Walk in Covington, Kentucky
Idlewild Park in Burlington, Kentucky - one of the top-rated disc golf courses in the country
Glenwood Gardens - playful discovery gardens and hiking trails
Kids Opening Day March 30.
There will be a pregame red carpet parade with Reds players and mascots, plus many more fun activities for young fans. Kids 14 and younger at the game will also receive a kid's Reds Cap (while supplies last).
Taken from: https://www.visitcincy.com/blog/post/plan-ultimate-family-friendly-cincinnati-spring-break-on-a-budget/