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Activities

Enjoy FREE arts and crafts, games, and activities inspired by cultures across Asia and the Pacific Islands, and get resources from community partners. 

The Family Zone sponsored by Kroger is located on Vine Street between Court Street and Ninth Street, in front of the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library.

Cultural Connections

Presented By Medpace

Saturday
April 25th, 2026

Immigrant Resources and Second Opinion Oncology Services

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Community resources from two local nonprofits: Heartfelt Tidbits, empowering immigrants and refugees in Cincinnati, and Cincinnati Cancer Advisors, offering free, expert, second-opinion consultations for cancer patients

Asian Calligraphy, Origami, and Ink Painting

11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Learn Asian calligraphy, origami, and ink brush painting with the Creative Asian Society

Pan Asian Games & Crafts

11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Create a Chinese dragon boat festival craft, test your Pan-East Asian chopstick skills, make a Japanese paper fish, try out South Asian henna, and more during these youth-led activities provided by Asianati Youth

Story Time at Library Plaza

1:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Join for a story read aloud with the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library

Food & Nutrition Demos

2:00 P.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Did you know nutritious food can also be delicious? Enjoy food demos and win a prize when you try out Crushin's new app!

Story Time at Library Plaza

3:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Join for a story read aloud with the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library

Manga Lounge Kickback

7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

Grab some manga and chill at AFF’s after-hours manga lounge hosted by Cinsei

Photobooth, Games, and Cosplay

8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Join the Matsuricon Cosplay Team for games and photobooths!

Sunday
April 26th, 2026

Kick & Color with FC Cincinnati!

11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Show off your soccer skills and team pride with FC Cincinnati. Plus, meet Gary the Lion from 12-2pm.

Community Art Painting

11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Create a piece of community art with The Forge! Help paint the tifo, a huge visual display, that will be used at FC Cincinnati’s game on May 23 for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Night

Heartfelt Tidbits 
TBD

Learn about the resources provided by Heartfelt Tidbits, a nonprofit that empowers immigrants and refugees in Cincnnati

Community Tent

Presented By Medpace

When the Community Tent is not occupied, it will feature Asian board games.

Saturday
April 26th, 2025

Cincinnati Cancer Advisors 
11:00-2:00

Complimentary information booth and free second-opinion consultative oncology services

Queen City Riichi 
2:00-6:00

Teaching Mahjong and casual play

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Creative Asian Society 
6:00-10:00

  1. Writing your names in Asian characters
  2. Create your abstract painting
  3. Paper folding

Sunday
April 27th, 2025

FCC Street Team 
12:00-6:00

  • Japanese soccer terms
  • Coloring Sheets
  • Soccer drills and mini goals
  • Gary appearance 12:00-2:00

Creative Asian Society 
6:00-8:00

  1. Writing your names in Asian characters
  2. Create your abstract painting
  3. Paper folding