27 Free Virtual Ways to Play in January in Cincinnati OH

January 5, 2021

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The new year has begun and it's time to buckle down and watch those pennies! If you're looking for great free ways to keep the kids busy, safe, and having fun this month, we've got a list that'll make you (and your wallet) happy!

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1. Youtube Free Video Resources

Monday, October 19 - Wednesday, March 31

McHarper Manor

Milford

Made with McHarper the video collection...... MORE »

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2. Virtual Family Festival (Anytime)

Tuesday, December 15 - Sunday, January 31

Contemporary Arts Center

Cincinnati

Register for a free Family Festival and join in on the fun! Guest artists and educators, with a talent for...... MORE »

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3. Virtual Pre Registration for Martin Luther King event

Sunday, January 3 - Friday, January 22

The Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County - Bond Hill

Bond Hill

One system-wide virtual event to consider to deepen your celebration of MLK Jr. Day in January is linked below....... MORE »

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4. [National] Snack & Read Live: Author Jarrett Lerner

Wednesday, January 6

Simon & Schuster

ON FACEBOOK

Join SimonKids for a Snack & Read LIVE with Author Jarrett Lerner reading "Give this Book a Title!"...... MORE »

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5. [National] Kid Made Modern Beaded Snowflake Garland

Thursday, January 7

Michaels

ON WEBSITE

Looking to add some decorations to your home this Winter season? Well, this sparkly, beaded garland is just what you...... MORE »

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6. [National] The Wild Side of STEAM

Friday, January 8

Smithsonian

ON ZOOM

Get a glimpse of some un-ZOO-sual careers at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Join us every month...... MORE »

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7. [National] Sculpt with David: Inventions of the Mind

Friday, January 8

Children's Museum of the Arts

ON ZOOM

If you could solve any problem in the world, what kind of invention would you create to solve that problem?...... MORE »

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8. [National] Astronomy Online: Secrets of Saturn

Friday, January 8

American Museum of Natural History

ON YOUTUBE

The NASA Cassini mission revealed that Saturn is a natural laboratory for investigating this question and even helped to demonstrate...... MORE »

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9. [National] Royal Princess Masquerade Ball

Saturday, February 20

Ice Queen Cosplay

ON FACEBOOK

Hurry Hurry Don't Be Late! Join our fantastic characters for a Masquerade Ball!...... MORE »

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10. [National] "Off to See the Sea" Book Launch

Sunday, January 10

Books Of Wonder

ON CROWDCAST

Celebrate the release of this amazing picture book with author Nikki Grimes and illustrator Elizabeth Zunon as they share their...... MORE »

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11. [National] Homeschool: Sea Turtles

Tuesday, January 12

The Florida Aquarium

ON ZOOM

Let The Florida Aquarium be your classroom as your child engages in fun hands-on learning through group activities, critical thinking,...... MORE »

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12. [National] Crafty Jammies Night: Curious George

Tuesday, January 12

South Carolina State Museum

ON ZOOM

Join the SCSM the 2nd Tuesday of every month for a very special bedtime story and craft time with some...... MORE »

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13. Take & Make: Paper Bag Ninjas

Monday, January 18 - Saturday, January 23

The Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County - Sharonville

Sharonville

Create your own ninja puppets to pose or battle! We'll have materials and instructions available throughout the week in take-and-make...... MORE »

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14. [National] All You Knead is Love

Monday, January 18

TasteBuds Kitchen

ON WEBSITE

Learn to bake like the pros as we master the technique for kneading the perfect bread for our delicious Chocolate...... MORE »

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15. [National] Wintery Salt Painting

Tuesday, January 19

Michaels

ON WEBSITE

Join Michaels to create a wintery salt painting! Create your own winter scene with watercolors and salt....... MORE »

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16. [National] Snack & Read Live: Author Apryl Stott

Wednesday, January 20

Simon & Schuster

ON FACEBOOK

Join SimonKids for a Snack & Read LIVE with Author Apryl Stott reading "Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light"!...... MORE »

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17. [National] World Wonders: Trip to China and Beyond

Wednesday, January 20

Penn Museum

ON WEBSITE

What are the routines and traditions of an elementary student in China? Would you win a trivia game about China?...... MORE »

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18. [National] Full-Spectrum Science: Lasers!

Wednesday, January 20

The Exploratorium

ON FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE

Join Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman for colorful explorations of the physical world'in this case, lasers! Find out what's special about...... MORE »

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19. [National] Author Bedtime Story: "Becoming a Good Creature"

Friday, January 22

Wellesley Books

ON ZOOM

Kids, don your jammies and join us for a Bedtime Story with the author herself! Sy Montgomery reads "Becoming a...... MORE »

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20. [National] Dance into Kusama's World

Sunday, January 24

Ackland Art Museum

ON WEBSITE

Explore the world of Yayoi Kusama with a storytime, polka-dot crafts, and a closer look at her works on display...... MORE »

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21. [National] "Everything You Need To Know" Book Launch

Sunday, January 24

Books Of Wonder

ON CROWDCAST

Celebrate the release of this amazing book with author Kirsten Miller as she shares her newest book, answers questions from...... MORE »

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22. [National] "Monster Dance" and Draw with Muppets Cartoonist

Sunday, January 24

Children's Museum of the Arts

ON ZOOM

World-renowned illustrator, author, and Muppets cartoonist Guy Gilchrist leads a virtual all-ages workshop on drawing characters from his latest multimedia...... MORE »

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23. [National] Kids Club Online: Diamond Painted Valentines

Tuesday, January 26

Michaels

ON WEBSITE

Diamond Painting for Kids! Join Meredith as she shows you how to create Valentine's Day Cards using the Big Gem...... MORE »

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24. [National] Club CMA: Oil Pastels

Friday, January 29

Children's Museum of the Arts

ON ZOOM

Explore the wonderful world of oil pastels! Using flowers and elements of nature as inspiration, artists will learn about color-mixing,...... MORE »

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25. Library Babies at Hyde Park Branch Library

Monthly on the First Friday
Tuesday, October 16 - Friday, December 31

The Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County - Hyde Park

Hyde Park

Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement!...... MORE »

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26. Library Babies - Madeira

Weekly on Wednesday
Wednesday, February 26 - Friday, December 31

The Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County - Madeira

Madeira

Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. Recommended for birth - 18 months....... MORE »

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27. [National] Aquatots: Mad Scientist

Weekly on Wednesday
Wednesday, January 6 - Wednesday, January 27

The Florida Aquarium

ON ZOOM

Using interactive games, engaging activities, and the Aquarium as a classroom, your child will be immersed in hands on learning! Each...... MORE »

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