Free and fun things to do this weekend. The Enquirer/Luann Gibbs
Friday, Nov. 17
Women of Cincy: Stories and Fun, 4-8 p.m., People's Liberty, 1805 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Celebration of women in local community. Interactive art installation, video dedications, beer, wine and light snacks. Free. www.plintermission.com.
Over the Moon Vintage Holiday Market, 4-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, U.S. 50 and Hollywood Blvd., Lawrenceburg. Agner Hall. Market featuring vintage, repurposed and/or rusty, chippy items. Styles include cottage farmhouse, prairie, and industrial, along with romantic and upcycled clothing. Jewelry has been transformed from heirloom to elegant and costume pieces. Free. 513-604-7983; bit.ly/2z6xDKK.
A Fernald Sound Walk, 5:30-7 p.m., Fernald Preserve, 7400 Willey Road, Crosby Township. Visitors Center. Local composer and artist Rich Bitting guides walk. Walk silently at easy pace and actively listen for about an hour. Free. 513-648-3330.
Campfire on the Bluff, 6:30-8 p.m., California Woods Nature Preserve, 5400 Kellogg Ave., California. Meet live owls and learn about night time forest and lore by roaring fire with cup of hot chocolate and s'mores. Short but steep luminaria-lit hike up to bluff. Free. Registration required. 513-231-8678.
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Saturday, Nov. 18
Hike From Flagship Park to Doe Run Lake, 9 a.m.-noon, Flagship Park, 1 Flagship Park Way, Erlanger. Start with guided hike (1 mile each way) to Doe Run Lake from Flagship Park then enjoy provided picnic lunch. Information available from area nature-related organizations. Hikers under 18 must be accompanied by adult. All hikers required to sign waiver. Free. Registration required. 859-962-4143; jennifer.beach@kentonlibrary.org.
Crazy During the Holi 'daze' Craft and Vendor Show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Day Heights Firemans Building, 1313 Ohio State Route 131, Milford. 45 crafters and vendors. Cooking and baking tips, decorating ideas and great gifts. Free appetizers, finger foods, desserts and drinks. Free. 513-675-3708; www.hometowncraftshows.com.
Alpaca Holiday Boutique, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Cross Creek Suris: Alpacas of Loveland, 590 Ibold Road, Loveland. Visit with and hand feed alpacas. Unique products and hand crafted items by several local artists. Raffle. Parking available. Free. 513-470-5666; bit.ly/2iTMdup.
Yoga in the Gallery, noon-1 p.m., The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington. Class open to all ages and experience levels. Bring water and yoga mat. Free. 859-957-1940.
Holiday Market, noon-5 p.m., Listermann Brewing Company, 1621 Dana Ave., Evanston. Shop gifts from local vendors at Listermann's indoor biergarten. Free. 513-731-1130; www.listermannbrewing.com.
Native American Heritage Celebration, noon-3 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington. Take peek inside tipi, try your hand at atlatl throwing and flintknapping, and enjoy dancing and drumming by Eastern Medicine Singers and hypnotic flute of Brian Miller. Free. 859-342-2665.
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The Future is Female, 6 p.m., 21c Museum Hotel, 609 Walnut St., Downtown. Works of 43 female and feminist artists. Artist Zoe Buckman and chief curator Alice Gray Stites host artist lecture at 6 p.m. followed by reception and 5th anniversary celebration of 21c with light bites and drinks from Metropole and music by Planet Venus. Free. 513-578-6646.
Olde West Chester Christmas Walk Parade and Community Tree Lighting, 7-8 p.m., West Chester Township Hall, 9113 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, West Chester Township. Parade runs along Cin-Day Road to West Chester Township Administration Building, where the community tree lighting takes place. Family-friendly community event during day from 2-7 p.m. NOTE: Cin-Day Road temporarily closes for parade. Free. Parade entries required to register 513-759-7301; www.westchesteroh.org.
Sunday, Nov. 19
A Taste of Lebanon Festival, noon-6 p.m., St. Anthony of Padua Church, 2530 Victory Parkway, East Walnut Hills. Experience Lebanese cuisine and culture, Middle-eastern music and dancing. Free. 513-961-0120; www.staparish.org.
Art on Vine, noon-7 p.m., Rhinegeist Brewery, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Art show featuring fine art and handmade goods for sale from 60+ local Cincinnati artists. Free admission. 513-208-9192; www.artonvinecincy.com.
3rd Sunday Funday: Magic in the Air, 1-4 p.m., Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Downtown. Watch magician Brett Sears perform magic tricks and learn a card trick yourself. Make your own magical craft and meet some rabbits. Free. 513-241-0343; www.taftmuseum.org.
Friendsgiving at Brink, 5-9 p.m., Brink Brewing Co., 5905 Hamilton Ave., College Hill. Community table of turkey dinner and award winning craft beer. Turkey provided, bring side to share. Also accepting coats to donate to charity. Free. 513-882-3334; www.brinkbrewing.com.
Mason Community Band Free Fall Concert, 7-8:30 p.m., Mason Middle School, 6370 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason. Auditorium. 50-piece band's concert includes range of music from pop to classical. Free. 513-290-5064.
