Happen, Inc.

01/20/2026

Happen Family Valentine Dance!
Get ready to dance. Over 90 people attended the Happen New Year’s Dance and we cannot wait to bring everyone back to the dance floor. Join us for the Happen Family Valentine Dance on Saturday, February 14 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Pizza will be served at 6:30, followed by dancing, prizes, and goody bags for all the kids. This is a Happen family tradition and a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day together. The event is free and designed especially for families with children 12 and under. Make sure to stop by Happen during open studio times to sign up. Reservations are required, and space is limited. This event fills quickly, so do not wait. Save your spot and join us for an evening of music, dancing, and Happen family fun.

01/19/2026

Happen’s very own KMNH sports reporter Jude is stepping into the spotlight tonight as he makes his bold predictions for the national college football championship game. Who does he think will take home the title?
Tune in to see Jude break it all down with confidence, energy, and serious sports knowledge. This is kids covering the biggest moments in sports and making the news Happen!
Drop your predictions in the comments and see if you agree with Jude!

01/18/2026

Sports with Jude is back for the 2026 KMNH season!
Kids Making the News Happen sports reporter Jude is back with strong opinions and big sports news. In this episode, Jude makes his case: don’t trade Joe Burrow! Build the offensive line!
Plus, his little brother Arlo returns, drawing all the sports illustrations as the story unfolds.

Don’t miss a single episode of Sports with Jude!

12/29/2025

Make an reservation today for Happen's 2026 New Year's Dance. This year's theme is "Glitter and Grooves" a celebration of everything that sparkles and shines. This annual Happen tradition kicks off at 6 p.m. with pizza, refreshments and dancing. And the ball will drop to ring in the new year at 7 p.m. (that's midnight Happen time). So sign up today for this free, family-friendly event for children ages 6 - 12 and their parent or guardian. Click the link below to make a reservation online.
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12/19/2025

Santa is stopping by Happen again tomorrow, Saturday, December 20th, from 12:00 to 3:00 PM for FREE photos with Santa!
If you missed Santa last month, don’t worry. He always comes back the Saturday before Christmas.
Bring your own camera or phone and take as many photos as you like.
This is a free Happen family tradition with holiday craft activities and sweet treats. It is the opposite of the mall and is relaxed, joyful, and full of holiday cheer.

11/30/2025

A huge thank you to Santa for stopping by Happen Inc. on Friday for Free Pictures with Santa.
We had an amazing turnout and so many great smiles!
If you missed it, don’t worry Santa had such a great time that he is coming back!
Join us on Saturday, December 20 from 12 to 3 pm for another Free Pictures with Santa day at Happen.
We will have treats and a fun holiday craft waiting for you. Bring your own camera and take as many photos as you like.
We can’t wait to see you here.

11/28/2025

Arlo’s All Star Art Show — Opening This Saturday at Happen, Inc.
Come see the amazing art by 7-year-old Arlo!
He drew over 350 pictures for his brother Jude’s sports shows on Happen’s KMNH. Now, 32 of his best sports pictures, with players, teams, and action, will be on display.
Arlo will be at the opening reception signing prints of his artwork.
Arlo’s All Star Art Show
Reception: Saturday, November 29
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Happen, Inc.
Show runs: Nov. 29 to Dec. 30 during Happen Open Studio hours
Come see Arlo’s sports art and celebrate this young artist’s All Star show!

11/27/2025

Turkey’s on the Run!
KMNH Thanksgiving Special
Happen's Thanksgiving episode is stuffed with surprises
• Wild turkey tricks
• Why city birds need our help
• The weird truth about pumpkin pie
• Joey’s Ludlow overpass history
• Jude on the Bengals without Joe Burrow
Find out what’s really happening this Thanksgiving on KMNH

Our Thanksgiving episode is stuffed with surprises• Wild turkey tricks• Why city birds need our help• The weird truth about pumpkin pie• Joey’s Ludlow overpa...

11/23/2025

Free Pictures with Santa at Happen!

Santa is coming to Happen on Friday, November 28 for free pictures from 12 to 3 pm! Bring your own camera and take as many photos as you like. Santa comes early because we know parents love to use their pictures for holiday cards.

This is a free Happen Family tradition with craft activities and treats. It is just the opposite of the mall, relaxed, fun and full of holiday cheer!

Come make memories and capture your perfect holiday photo at Happen!

11/02/2025

What a great day at Happen’s Toy Lab! The first Happen Car Club Auction was a huge success this month. We had a real auctioneer, bidding paddles, and 12 cars up for grabs, some going all the way back to 1969. The best part was the kids didn’t need money, they just had to earn their car club coins to bid.

Over the last few months, kids in Happen's Car Club earned five coins each time they attended a Sunday morning session. Each coin was worth up to 3 points, and members received a collector pouch to hold them, giving them the power to bid during the auction.

Happen’s Car Club meets every Sunday from 9:30am to 10:30am at Happen’s Toy Lab. It’s a free program for kids 12 and under accompanied by an adult. Kids can trade, race, and play.

Thanks to all our staff and volunteers, and a very special thanks to Cincinnati toy inventor Steve Wuesthoff for donating some of the top cars from his own personal collection.

10/30/2025

What a night! Last week’s Happen Monster Mash Dance 2025 broke our attendance record with so many parents and kids in costume, dancing under the stars in our Happen Outside space.
A huge thank you to all the amazing parents who came out and brought their kids, and to the Happen staff and volunteers who made the night possible.
Wishing everyone a Happen Happy Halloween!

10/25/2025

Happen’s Open Studio is closed today as we get ready for tonight’s Happen Monster Mash Dance!
Get your costumes ready for a night full of music, prizes, treats, surprises, and lots of dancing!
It all happens tonight at the Happen Outside Space, 1617 Hoffner Ave in Northside.
See you at the dance!