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If you’re looking to expand your horizons in the new year, why not seek out some of Cincinnati’s fun weekday activities? By the second week of January you could be a book-loving ghost hunter who beat Cam Taylor-Britt at bowling.
MONDAY JANUARY 1
First Day of 2024 Hike at Mt. Airy Forest
Cincy Hikes wants you to join them for the first hike of the year. It will be an intermediate hike on a moderate path around eight miles long. Get ready for a scenic route on your first morning of 2024. Hikers will meet up at Everybody’s Treehouse before embarking. 10 a.m., Everybody’s Treehouse, 1212 Trail Ridge Rd., Mt. Airy
Urban Axes New Year’s Day Marathon League
Start your year as an axe-throwing champion. On New Year’s Day, Urban Axes hosts their Premier Rules Marathon League. Players will compete head-to-head all day to be crowned winner with cash prizes going to the top three. Get your throwin’ arms ready. 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Urban Axes, 2010 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine
TUESDAY JANUARY 2
The Young Adventurer’s Guild at the Covington Library is a group dedicated to helping kids learn the rules and develop the skills to become great Dungeons and Dragons players. While they request registration before coming, all kids aged 10 to 16 are welcome to join the quest. They may run their own campaign one day. 4-6 p.m., Covington Library, 502 Scott Blvd., Covington
Third Annual Orange and Black Bowling Bash
Strikes for Kids, a nonprofit that partners NFL teams with local Boys and Girls Clubs, will be hosting the Third Annual Orange and Black Bowling Bash at The Main Event in West Chester. This year, Bengals cornerback Cam Talyor-Britt will be taking part in the festivities. The fundraiser will include a silent auction, a raffle, a toy giveaway, and of course, bowling. Register your group here. 5-7:30 p.m., The Main Event, 9477 Oxford Way, West Chester
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 3
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Join your fellow book enthusiasts for dinner and drinks at Nicholson’s Fine Food and Whisk(e)y. On the first Wednesday of every month, the Cincinnati Public Library hosts the Beer and Books club for people to discuss what they’re reading in a more fun setting. Registration is required. 6-8 p.m., Nicholson’s Fine Food & Whisk(e)y, 625 Walnut St., Downtown
The legendary Blue Wisp Big Band wants you to join them at their weekly concert. For a $10 cover charge at Caffè Vivace, you can see the 43 year-old jazz band play the hits. Show up early, the show often sells out. 8-10:30 p.m., Caffè Vivace, 975 E McMillan St., Walnut Hills
THURSDAY JANUARY 4
Dogs are the best reading partners. They’re nice and quiet and love to keep you company. At the Erlanger Library, kids 5-12 will have the chance to read with therapy dogs. Every kid gets 15 minute time slots to read with or for the dogs. The pups are first-come first-serve. 6-7 p.m., Erlanger Library, 401 Kenton Lands Rd., Erlanger
NKU vs Youngstown State Basketball Game
This week the Northern Kentucky University Norse men’s basketball team will be taking on the Youngstown State Penguins at Truist Arena. As it stands currently, both teams are undefeated in the Horizon League but the Penguins have a better overall record. Will the Norse pull off the win? Tickets can be purchased here. 7 p.m., Truist Arena, 500 Louie B Nunn Dr., Highland Heights
Cincinnati Arts Association wants to take you on a spooky historical tour of Music Hall. The local landmark is said to be haunted by many spirits from throughout the ages and you can experience them up close. Make new friends, both alive and dead, as you explore parts of the concert hall that most patrons rarely get to see. 8 p.m., Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine
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