Special Events

Shipwrecks, love triangles, and mistaken identities abound in this lively rom-com on an island where everyone is in love with someone - and the wrong person loves them back.  Bursting with vitality and romance, “Twelfth Night” features one of Shakespeare’s most dynamic heroines, Viola, matching wits with a host of captivating characters. As Shakespeare comedies go, “Twelfth Night” is one of the greats; a fun celebration that embraces the silliness of love and is perfect for the whole family!

Sharon Woods/Cardinal Crest Meadow (Free)

Starting at 5 p.m. are kid friendly activities including a bounce house and a craft table provided by the Cincinnati Public Library - Sharonville Branch.  
Show is from 7-9  p.m.

Sun 9/25, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Join us for our inaugural farm to table dinner featuring locally sourced produce and proteins paired with delicious sustainable suds provided by High Grain Brewery.  Enjoy your dinner with expertly paired beers, live music from a local artist, and learn about what High Grain Brewery is doing to achieve carbon neutrality. Afterward, enjoy a post-dinner stroll around Parky's Farm to check out the different animals and meet our beekeeper. Winton Woods/Parky’s Farm ($42 per person, register by 9/19.)

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 Farm to Table Dinner Menu - Final.pdf

Spend the afternoon with the Great Parks of Hamilton County Rangers and learn about traffic safety! At this free event, kids ages 4–12 will enjoy fun education stations for vehicle and pedestrian safety. Kids can spend time on the driving course and earn a special prize if they complete all the activities. Safety Town is a pre-registered event with 10 available registrations every 30 minutes; select your time when registering. Great Parks is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic closely and will make adjustments as necessary, with guidance form the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Hamilton County Public Health. Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre Area (Free, register by 10/7)

Spend the afternoon with the Great Parks of Hamilton County Rangers and learn about traffic safety! At this free event, kids ages 4–12 will enjoy fun education stations for vehicle and pedestrian safety. Kids can spend time on the driving course and earn a special prize if they complete all the activities. Safety Town is a pre-registered event with 10 available registrations every 30 minutes; select your time when registering. Great Parks is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic closely and will make adjustments as necessary, with guidance form the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Hamilton County Public Health. Sharon Woods/Sharon Centre Area (Free, register by 10/7)

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Enjoy a movie from the comfort of your own boat at Miami Whitewater Forest! Adventure, comedy or suspense? Whatever your favorite movie genre, there is something for everyone at this event. Tonight’s film is the musical, “Hairspray.” Concessions will be available for purchase each evening. Movie begins promptly at 9:30 p.m. Great Parks is following protocols from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Ohio Department of Health. Physical distancing and sanitation recommendations will be followed. Miami Whitewater Forest/Boathouse ($40 per rowboat, up to four people per boat; register by 7/7)

Enjoy your favorite parks after dark this summer with free movies! This traveling series of family friendly films is for audiences of all ages. Tonight’s feature is "The Mitchells vs. the Machines".  Family friendly activities available starting at 6 p.m. Food and beverages are available for purchase at each park location. Movie begins promptly at dusk. Miami Whitewater Forest Harbor (Free)

Burgers & Brews is back! Join us at Lake Isabella for fun, food, and festivities. Stay later to enjoy our overnight weekend with night fishing. Menu includes burgers, hot dogs, metts, pasta salad, potato salad, and cold drinks. Vegan options are available. Attendance is free. Fishing is 15/adults, $10/seniors, $5/kids 12 & under. Lake Isabella/Boathouse

Meet the Great Parks Rangers, along with other local law enforcement agencies and first responders at National Night Out! Bring the whole family for an evening in the park where you’ll play games, dine on free food and ice cream, get up close with emergency vehicles, see animal ambassadors, and most importantly, enjoy community camaraderie. Motor Vehicle Permits are not required for this event. Great Parks is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic closely and will make adjustments as necessary, with guidance form the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Hamilton County Public Health. (Free) Winton Woods/Harbor

Ages: Must be 21+ to attend

Price: $45.00/per person plus tax. Designated driver ticket $30.00/per person plus tax.

Location: Winton Woods/Parky's Farm - Hayloft Barn

Date: February 11, 2023

Time: 7-9 p.m.

Looking for a sweet way to spend time with your valentine, galentines, or group of friends? Join us for Pastries, Petals, and Pours, a wine and cake pairing event with a floral twist! Enjoy a selection of Vinoklet wines perfectly paired with delicious cakes from Cakes by George while you learn how to create an everlasting wood floral arrangement. Each ticket includes three sample-sized pairings of wine and cake and a full-size glass of wine to enjoy while you create your beautiful wood-flower centerpiece. Advanced ticket purchase is required.

Ages: Must be 21+ to attend

Price: $45 per person plus tax 
$25 per person plus tax - Designated Driver Ticket

Location: Winton Woods/Mill Race Banquet Center

Date: March 11, 2023

Time: 7-9 p.m.

Nationally recognized mixologist and Cincinnati local Molly Wellmann will be showing guests the proper way to taste and appreciate four bourbons from the tri-state! Enjoy a variety of light bites while Molly speaks about the history behind each bourbon and their local connections. A Great Parks Interpreter will also be demonstrating how to use common garden herbs to enhance your at-home bourbon cocktails. This is sure to be an unforgettable evening, so grab your tickets before they’re gone!

Advanced ticket purchase is required.