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Living Large In The Cheap Seats- April 2023

 

I was first introduced to Living Large In the Cheap Seats by a college friend, Chris J., who introduced me to lawn tickets for popular bands.   We were able to see great concerts at a significantly discounted rate.   Later when reading Brokenomics by Dina Gachman, I revised this concept and decided to share it with you.  I have been doing this for years and have been able to enjoy wonderful experiences for FREE!


April 


Cincinnati Zoo Tunes and Blooms

On Thursdays during Tunes and Blooms, admission to the zoo is free after 5:00.  There is live music, beautiful zoo gardens and several of the indoor buildings will be open( Reptile House, Manatee Springs, and Night Hunters).    

 

Date: April 6, 13, 20, & 27

Time: 5:00pm-8:30pm

Live music at 6pm

Location: Cincinnati Zoo

Cost: FREE 


FREE Entrance to National Parks

 


NPS Photo

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National Parks are one of America’s treasures and are enjoyed by many.     Although some parks are free to the public, others charge entrance fees.    However, five times a year our National Park Service offers Free Entrance to over 400 National Parks.  I like to take advantage of these days to see the parks which normally have entrance fees.  It offers me and my family a chance to widen our experiences.   


However, if you love going to National Parks and traveling throughout the United States, it may be in your best interest to invest $80.00 for an American the Beautiful National Park and Recreational Pass.   This pass will provide you with entrance to over 2,000 National Recreational areas.   


Free Entrance Days include the following: 

  • April 22: First day of National Park Week

  • August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act

  • September 23: National Public Lands Day

  • November 11: Veterans Day


Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival

This year's theme is the 7 R’s of Sustainability: Recycle, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Re-Gift, and Recover.   


Activities Include: 

Activities Include: 

* Learn about the ways that practicing the 7 R's of Sustainability helps our planet, and how organizations across Cincinnati are taking strides toward more sustainable practices!

* Touch the Earth with Good Green Earth Farms petting zoo!

* Hold a bird of prey at the Midwest Falconry tent!

* Create a unique gift at our crafting center, and enjoy live local music on the main stage!

* Music performances 

* Exhibitors will feature activities and presentations about environmental education,

volunteering, home gardening, local foods, composting, and more at the event.


Date: April 22, 2023

Time: 12:00- 5:00

Location: Summit Park:  4335 Glendale Milford Road Blue Ash, OH 45242

Cost: FREE; Food Trucks will be available to purchase nibbles. 


MAY

Memorial Day Parade

VFW Post 7697 and American Legion Post 681

Memorial Day ceremonies in West Chester are planned each year by local veterans groups VFW Post 7696 and American Legion Post 681. On Saturday morning, scout groups participate in the Setting of the Flags to mark the graves of U.S. military veterans buried at West Chester Cemetery (also known as Brookside Cemetery). On Monday, a morning Memorial Day Parade makes its way through the historic Olde West Chester business district to the cemetery on West Chester Road for a special remembrance ceremony. While the parade is in motion, members of the West Chester ~ Union Township Historical Society read aloud the names of all veterans interred at the cemetery where more than 700 are laid to rest, including 100 Civil War veterans and one Revolutionary War veteran. 

Keehner Park Concert Series

The Keehner Park concerts are 7-9 p.m. on select Saturdays between Memorial Day and Labor Day at the Keehner Park Amphitheater.  The free concerts welcome all guests to pack a picnic for the evening.  Sorry, but alcohol is NOT permitted.


Summer Planning


Free Bowling For Kids (ages 2-17)  This Summer



Register your child(ren) for a summer of free bowling.   Your children will receive 2 free games per day for the entire summer.   (Note- You will need to rent shoes or bring your own.  We purchase used shoes and resell them each summer to pay for our new shoes.)   

https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/


Cheap Movies 

Summer Movie Clubhouse
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