Happen, Inc.

02/24/2026

Aliens? $8 Billion Football Teams? 12,000-Year-Old DNA?
This week on KMNH – Kids Making the News Happen, Joey brings you stories you won’t want to miss.
We’re celebrating Happen’s Birthday Party on March 11, exploring Happen’s Open Studio, and checking out the Toy Lab Toy of the Week.
Plus, big questions are answered: Is 2026 the new 2016? Which past president just said there are aliens? What 12,000-year-old DNA discovery has scientists buzzing? And what football team could sell for 8 billion dollars?
Jude has that answer, and Joey covers the rest. You won't want to miss it!
All this and more on KMNH – Kids Making the News Happen.

02/22/2026

Jude is bringing the heat from the rink in this special sports broadcast. The United States men's national ice hockey team captured gold this morning in an unforgettable championship performance, adding another proud chapter to USA hockey history.
And the celebration is still going strong after the United States women's national ice hockey team claimed their own gold medal last week with skill, speed, and unstoppable teamwork.
Two teams. Two gold medals. One nation celebrating victory on the ice. hockey.

02/20/2026

Celebrate 27 Years of Art and Community!

Join us at Happen Inc. on March 11 from 4 to 7 PM for cupcakes, ice cream and art.

For 27 years, Happen has brought families and our community together through art. This anniversary celebration is the perfect time to stop in, reconnect, and be part of the fun.

Enjoy sweet treats.
Take part in a special hands on art activity.
Share your favorite Happen memories.
Learn about our history and discover what’s new.

Come celebrate 27 years of Making It Happen!

02/19/2026

One of the greatest joys at Happen is watching kids grow up with us.
Felicite and Joel have been part of Happen activities since they were six years old. Now they are both active in our Happen Teen Hall program for ages 13 to 17, and they continue to show up in the best ways.
They are part of Happen’s Teen Garden Club and Kids Making the News Happen, and if you attended the Valentine Dance or any Happen event over the past few years, you have likely seen this brother and sister team in action. From welcoming families at the door to serving food and drinks to helping set up and break down events, they are always ready to help.
The photo on the left was taken at this year’s Valentine Dance.
It has been wonderful to watch them grow up with Happen.

02/16/2026

This week on KMNH – Kids Making the News Happen, Joey takes us inside Happen’s Valentine Dance for pizza, prizes, and nonstop fun. And the excitement is not over yet. The Happen Easter Egg Hunt is right around the corner at the Happen Outside Space with more than 4,000 stuffed eggs ready to be found.
We also break down a big national question. Could high school athletes someday earn millions of dollars? Or should school sports stay focused on school spirit and teamwork? We explain what is happening and why it matters.
Plus, discover how flamingos are inspiring scientists to rethink how we clean polluted water, and why more Americans are switching to electric vehicles as the country moves toward cleaner transportation.

Watch now and see how Kids Are Making the News Happen.

This week on KMNH – Kids Making the News Happen, Joey takes us inside Happen’s Valentine Dance where more than 90 people packed the dance floor for pizza, pr...

02/13/2026

Families have been enjoying the Happen Reading Window for years, sharing books, stories, and fun together. Stop by with your kids and pick a book to read. It is a great way to spend time together and enjoy this Happen tradition.

02/11/2026

Heart Art at Happen!
Last week at Happen, families created beautiful ceramic heart sculptures inspired by the bold and colorful heart paintings and sculptures of Jim Dine.
And we’re not done yet!
Today and tomorrow, we’re making clay coil hearts and designing Keith Haring inspired Valentine cards!
Art + Family Time! What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day?

Join us and create art from the heart!

02/10/2026

Create, Learn & Share the Love at Happen's Open Studio!

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and we’re celebrating at Happen's Open Studio this week with art, creativity, and a little history.
Families can make clay coil hearts, learn about the history of Valentine’s Day at our art table, and explore the love-filled art of Keith Haring. It’s a great way to create together while learning how art has been used to express love, friendship, and community.

Art Hearts Happening This Week:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
4:00–7:00pm
Stop by and celebrate Valentine’s Day the Happen way.

02/09/2026

02/08/2026

It’s a special Super Bowl edition of Kids Making the News Happen!
Jasper brings you fun and surprising facts about the biggest game of the year, including the halftime show and the massive amount of snacks eaten on Super Bowl Sunday. Do you know how many pizzas are ordered during the big game?
Plus, Jude is back with a fast-paced 60-second NFL update in Sports with Jude. And for Cincinnati kids, there’s one big question! Who’s not going to school tomorrow?
Football, food, and fun facts all come together in this Super Bowl special of KMNH.

It’s a special Super Bowl edition of Kids Making the News Happen! Jasper brings you fun and surprising facts about the biggest game of the year, including th...

01/31/2026

On this episode of Kids Making the News Happen, we explore big questions and surprising stories shaping the world right now. The broadcast looks at why some schools may switch to a four day school week and how teachers are using video games in the classroom. Joey and Jasper also explain how artificial intelligence is identifying new animal species, why forests are being created in the middle of cities, and how animals are adapting to winter temperatures. Along the way, you will find out why Cincinnati is stockpiling thousands of gallons of beet juice, hear the story of one teenager who helped the world read, and learn why the United States is preparing to return to the Moon. All of this and Sports with Jude on Kids Making the News Happen.

On this episode of Kids Making the News Happen, you will explore big questions and surprising stories shaping the world right now. The broadcast looks at why...

01/25/2026

The plows are out and so are we. Happen’s Car Club and Happen’s Toy Lab are closed today due to snow. Stay safe and warm.