Yes! Guests are encouraged to pack their own food and drinks. You can pack this however you’d like- picnic baskets, coolers, lunch boxes, etc. However, please note: Due to State of Ohio liquor laws, absolutely no outside alcohol will be allowed in. Coolers will be checked upon entry. Additionally, no glass will be allowed for safety reasons.

Packing a cooler or picnic basket with your own food is encouraged. Beer and wine will be available for purchase for those 21+, as well as soft drinks (a valid ID must be presented to purchase alcohol). There will NOT be a food truck at this event. Due to State of Ohio liquor laws, absolutely no outside alcohol will be allowed. Coolers will be checked upon entry.

Yes. All major credit cards will be accepted, as well as cash.

No. While we typically welcome leashed dogs on our trails, pets are not allowed at any Cincinnati Nature Center programs or events for the comfort and safety of all guests. Please leave your furry friends at home for this event.

No. Guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic blanket or chairs to sit on.

Family Music Picnic takes place at Cincinnati Nature Center’s main Rowe Woods location in Milford, Ohio (4949 Tealtown Rd). Specifically, the event will be held in Oak Allee, which is near Rowe Visitor Center. This is a large, shaded area. Our Gatehouse staff and parking attendants will help guests find the event location.

Yes. This event will be held in Oak Allee at our main, Milford location. This is a shaded field area. This event will go on rain or shine. Inclement weather such as lightning or high winds will result in a cancellation. Should weather result in a cancellation, all guests will be notified by 2 pm the day of the event, and a full refund will be issued.  

Yes. Everyone is required to preregister, even if your ticket price is “free” because you are a member. This helps us ensure we are staying within the maximum capacity that our site and parking can accommodate. You will be required to present your QR code ticket upon entry.

Nonmembers are welcome and encouraged at this event with the purchase of a ticket. The nonmember ticket price for this event is equal to the cost of Cincinnati Nature Center daily admission. We offer a great lineup of programs and camps for children and families throughout the year. The cost of most of these offerings are reduced for Members. Additionally, Members get into Family Music Picnics for free (which may end up being a better deal depending on how many people you plan to bring!)

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Yes. Guests are welcome to bring strollers or wagons. Note that, while the event takes place on flat, grassy ground, you may have to traverse some bumpy gravel paths to get to the site.

Yes, this event is appropriate for the whole family and all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Absolutely! Things like bubbles, balls, and other games are welcomed and encouraged. Please note that we do not allow balloons at Cincinnati Nature Center.

Our Gatehouse staff will help all event registrants find their way to the proper location. Additionally, we will have parking attendants on site to help guests find their way from their parking lot to the event location.

Yes. Cincinnati Nature Center has several large parking lots on site.

Cincinnati Nature Center has several large parking lots across our grounds. There is a parking lot directly adjacent to the event locations, however, when this parking lot fill is full, we will use overflow parking lots. This could require a roughly 2-3 minute walk from your car to the event site. Guests are welcome to bring wagons, strollers, coolers on wheels, etc. to help transport items from their car.