Happen, Inc.

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!

10/24/2025

This week on KMNH we are mixing curiosity and crunch.
First, we dive into a fizzy science experiment that is erupting across classrooms. Then, we explore the newest kids book that is capturing imaginations everywhere. Next, we trek into the wild to meet coastal wolves making headlines for their amazing survival skills. And finally, we bring it back home with Cincinnati’s own Grippo’s, celebrating more than 100 years of making the city’s favorite chips.
So grab your snack, your notebook, and your curiosity. It is all happening on KMNH.

This week on KMNH we are mixing curiosity and crunch.First, we dive into a fizzy science experiment that is erupting across classrooms. Then, we explore the ...

10/20/2025

Join Happen this Saturday from 6:30 - 8 p.m. for one of our longest running family traditions, Happen's Monster Mash Dance!
This free event is for families with children ages 12 and under, no reservation required. So come on down to the Happen Outside Garden at 1716 Hoffner St. for treats, prizes, dancing and fun for the whole family.

10/17/2025

On this broadcast of KMNH – Kids Making the News Happen, we’re celebrating community, creativity, and a Cincinnati classic!
Happen’s Northside Porch Tour lit up the neighborhood with over 800 luminarias, live music, and local history. Families explored, neighbors connected, and Northside showed how tradition shines — one porch at a time.
Trick-or-Treat Night is almost here! Cincinnati kids will hit the streets on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 6–8 p.m. We share the top safety tips from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to make sure everyone has a fun — and safe — Halloween night!
Keep your pets safe this Halloween! Pet Poison Helpline reports over 1,100 chocolate-related pet emergencies each year, with Halloween being their busiest time. Learn how to keep candy away from curious paws!
And finally, we say goodbye to Johnny Johnson, founder of Camp Washington Chili, who passed away at 90. His award-winning chili and warm heart helped make Cincinnati’s food scene legendary.
Thanks for watching KMNH – Kids Making the News Happen, where local kids share the stories that bring our community together!

This week on KMNH – Kids Making the News Happen, we’re celebrating community, creativity, and a Cincinnati classic!Happen’s Northside Porch Tour lit up the n...

10/15/2025

Celebrate 20 Years of Happen’s Pumpkin Party!
Join us Saturday, October 18, from 10 AM to 1 PM at Happen Outside (1617 Hoffner Ave, 45223) for the 20th Anniversary of Happen’s Pumpkin Party, a Happen family tradition for two decades!
We’ll have 100 pumpkins ready for carving, already cleaned out so kids can pick their favorite and use our safe carving tools to create their very own jack-o’-lantern masterpiece!
To mark 20 years, we’re also serving hotdogs, treats, and refreshments. It's free for everyone!
Free event for children 12 and under, accompanied by an adult
No reservations needed. First come, first served while supplies last
Come join the fun, make memories, and help us celebrate 20 years of creativity, community, and pumpkins with Happen!

10/11/2025

Happen and Happen’s Toy Lab are closed today as we prepare for the Northside Porch Tour!
Join us tonight, Saturday, October 11, from 6–9 PM for a magical evening of lights, music, and neighborhood history.
Follow the path of luminaries along portions of Pullan Avenue and Haight Street, Langland Street, Beech Hill Avenue, and Donaldson Place, and stroll past Northside’s beautiful architecture. Stop by info stations for fun facts, treats, and a few surprises along the way.
See you on the tour!