About this event
Join us this summer for Smale Family Fun Days at Smale Riverfront Park — free mornings filled with music, puppets, games, learning, and family fun along Cincinnati’s riverfront! Each event includes: Free ice cream Face painting Games and activities Free bike helmet giveaway from the Cincinnati Fire Foundation A free book from Ellen’s Heart + Soul Book Club supported by Queen City Book Bank Animal encounters and more!
Low Sensory Hour: 9:00–10:00 AM Designed for families and children who benefit from a calmer, more sensory-friendly environment. Special community partners include: Cincinnati Art Museum's Mobile Studio Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Music Lab (June + August) FC Cincinnati Additional community partners and activities to be announced!
2026 Performance Lineup: June 4 Featuring Joanie Whittaker + The Wump Mucket Puppets July 2 Featuring Zak Morgan + River City Puppets August 6 Featuring Joanie Whittaker + Madcap Puppets ASL Interpretation provided by GhostLight Artistic Interpreting All activities are free and open to all. Bring the family, invite your neighbors, and join us at the riverfront for a summer of imagination, creativity, music, and play in Cincinnati’s parks!