Happen, Inc.

05/06/2026

Happen’s Make It Space is officially open and now fully equipped for screen printing, thanks to the generosity of Tom Duvall and Chris Glass, former owners of Wire & Twine. When they made the decision to close their business, it became a new beginning for Happen. Tom and Chris donated their screen-printing equipment, along with their time, talent, and expertise, helping transform our space into a fully functioning print studio.

Their support went far beyond equipment. Tom, along with his daughter Neko, helped paint the space, while Tom also built and installed worktables, storage cabinets, and custom fixtures throughout the studio. Chris designed the “Here to Make Friends” shirt, the perfect first print to come out of the space and the first design offered to the community. Chris was also instrumental in helping create Happen’s first online store as well as designing the posters and decorations inside the Make It Space. Together, Tom and Chris have shared their knowledge and guidance, helping Happen grow from one-color printing to a full six-color screen-printing process.

With professional equipment now in place, Happen’s Make It Space gives youth the chance to design, print, and produce their own work while learning real creative and entrepreneurial skills. The space will also offer public printing sessions and community workshops in the future, creating even more opportunities for hands-on learning and creativity.

To celebrate the launch, supporters can purchase the “Here to Make Friends” shirt through May 9. Every shirt sold helps support Happen and the future of Happen’s Make It Space.

05/04/2026

Join us this Saturday, May 9th at Happen Outside Garden located at 1617 Hoffner Street, starting at 11:00 a.m. for a special Happen family celebration.
Enjoy hotdogs beginning at 11:00 a.m., followed by a scavenger hunt for children, a ribbon cutting for our new fountain, and an ice cream social continuing until 1:30 p.m.
We welcome families with children 12 and under.
Bring a blanket, relax in the grass, and enjoy the garden. We look forward to seeing you there.
This is a free event with no reservation required. Guests are welcome on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.

05/04/2026

Jude Reports on Kentucky Derby History | KMNH Kids Making the News Happen

KMNH sports reporter Jude is trackside with the biggest story from the Kentucky Derby as history was made at Churchill Downs. Golden Tempo stormed from the back of the pack to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby, giving trainer Cherie DeVaux the first Kentucky Derby win by a female trainer in race history.
Jude breaks down the dramatic finish, the historic win, and why this year’s Run for the Roses was one for the record books.

Jude Reports on Kentucky Derby History | KMNH Kids Making the News Happen

04/25/2026

Happening Now!
Check out Happen's Make It space. Our newest location all about DIY experiences. Stop by the Happen studio and pick up a blank t-shirt (adult and youth sizes) for just $10 then head a few doors down to have your new 'Here To Make Friends' shirt hand screened for you or even take part in the printing yourself.
We're here until 4 p.m. today so there's plenty of time to check out the space and see what other DIY projects Make It can offer. Don't forget to take our survey and tell us what you would like to see in a space like Happen's Make It. We hope to see you soon!

04/20/2026

Happen’s first online store is live!
We are excited to launch our very first online shop as part of the celebration of the Happen, Inc. Make It Space grand opening this Saturday, April 25.
For anyone who can’t make it to the grand opening for the print your own “Here to Make Friends” shirt special price of $10.00, you can now preorder one at our online shop for just $28.00 with free shipping any where in the U.S. This classic design from our friends at Wire & Twine will be available for a limited time only so act now!
Details on the preorder window and delivery times can be found at our online shop and we will be adding more Happen products in the coming weeks. Every purchase helps support Happen’s free family programs and events.
Take a look, grab a shirt, and Make It Happen today!

An online-only, pop-up shop offering a single, classic Wire & Twine design in support of the return of Make It, an outreach program of Happen,...

04/19/2026

We are so grateful for the incredible support from our community as we continue to celebrate Rowan and Gray, who tied for First Place in the Student Silent Film Contest, provided by the Friends of Music Hall!
They earned a $250 cash prize, and it was amazing to see their film up on the big screen. Even more exciting, the film is already making meaningful connections beyond the screening. The film is already making an impact and has been selected for diversity training in Columbus, Ohio, helping bring greater awareness to ASL throughout the region.
Please take a moment to watch and enjoy their powerful work.
A special thank you to Friends of Music Hall for encouraging young people to tell their stories through film and for supporting opportunities like this.
Thank you to everyone who supported, encouraged, and believed in these young filmmakers.

04/17/2026

Congratulations Rowan Redmond and Gray Oscar — First Prize Winners!

We are excited to celebrate Rowan Redmond and Gray Oscar, proud members of Happen's Teen Hall and our KMNH program (Kids Making the News Happen), for being selected as First Prize winners in the Friends of Music Hall Student Silent Film Contest.

Their film will be shown tonight on the big screen at Music Hall as part of the official screening event, where they will be recognized for their outstanding work alongside other student filmmakers from across the region.

This marks an exciting milestone for Happen Teens, as this is the third film in the past four years to be recognized in regional film festivals, including the Over-the-Rhine Film Festival, highlighting the continued creativity and growing impact of our teen filmmakers.

We are incredibly proud of the collaboration, storytelling, and dedication that Rowan, Gray, and the entire KMNH team bring to every project.

A special thank you to the Friends of Music Hall for supporting young artists and creating meaningful opportunities for student voices to be seen and celebrated in such an iconic venue. Programs like this help inspire the next generation of storytellers, creators, and community leaders.

Congratulations again to Rowan and Gray on this well-deserved
recognition.

Don’t miss the full event details—click below to read about the films, meet the student filmmakers, and get event information.

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04/03/2026

Egg-citing News: Tomorrow’s Happen Easter Egg Hunts Are On!

We’re excited to share that the latest weather report shows the rain holding off until the late afternoon. That means 4,000 eggs will be ready in the Happen Outside space for tomorrow’s Easter celebration!

Saturday, April 4
Free Egg Decorating – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Happen, Inc., 4201 Hamilton Avenue
Kids can decorate six biodegradable decorative eggs at stations loaded with dyes, glitter, feathers, and more. Leave the mess and stress to us! First come, first served.

Free Photos with the Easter Bunny – 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Happen Outside Space, 1617 Hoffner Street
Bring your camera and snap a free memory with the Easter Bunny.

Easter Egg Hunts Start at 2 p.m.
The Happen Outside Space, 1617 Hoffner Street, 45223
Four age-appropriate hunts with over 4,000 candy-filled eggs.
Kids 12 and under only, and must be accompanied by an adult.

2 p.m. Egg Hunt for 1 to 3 year olds, and their parent or caregiver.
2 p.m. Egg Hunt for 4 to 5 year olds, and their parent or caregiver.
2:20 p.m. Egg Hunt for 6 to 8 year olds, and their parent or caregiver.
2:35 p.m. Egg Healthy Hunt for 9 to 12 year olds.

No reservations needed. All activities are free and first come, first served while supplies last. Events are designed for children 12 and under, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

04/01/2026

Happen Easter Egg Hunt Weather Plan Update

We’re keeping a close eye on the weather for Saturday’s Easter Egg Hunt. As everyone knows, Cincinnati weather can change by the hour, and we will make a final decision once the hourly forecast becomes clearer.

We would need to activate our rain plan for the Happen Easter Egg Hunts if rain is expected between 10:00 am and 12:30 pm. This is when more than 4,000 stuffed eggs are placed throughout the Happen Outside Garden. If it is raining or there is a chance of thunderstorms during that time, we would not be able to safely place the eggs. We would also move to the rain plan if rain or thunderstorms are likely in the afternoon.

If the rain plan is needed, egg decorating will still take place as planned in the Happen Studio from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Each child can decorate six eggs and will also receive a bag of stuffed candy eggs.

The Easter Bunny will move indoors to the Happen Studio, 4201 Hamilton Ave., 45223, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm for free photos. Each child will also receive a bag of Easter eggs. This event is free for children 12 and under accompanied by an adult.

We will continue to provide updates as the forecast becomes clearer.

03/18/2026

Sports with Jude is back on KMNH!

Jude is breaking down the latest Bengals moves and what they mean for the upcoming season.

From new additions to the offense to concerns on the defensive line, he’s asking the big question:

Are the Bengals ready to make a run this year?
Catch Jude’s take as he reports on who’s in, what’s changed, and where the team still needs to improve.

Watch now and get ready for football season with KMNH – Kids Making the News Happen!

03/17/2026

Thanks for the Memories!
We had a great time celebrating Happen’s 27th birthday, and we want to thank everyone who braved the weather to join us! Over 70 people attended and shared their favorite memories of Happen on our Memory Board, and we thought you’d enjoy reading some of them:
• “3 years ago, my family won the best family dance at the New
Year Dance.” – Nora C
• “Happy Birthday :) Reading together in the reading nook!”
– Jon and Bruce
• “The Easter and Halloween Parties, making ice cream sculptures
and paper fashion, the carnival celebration and the 4th of July
kids party. We love you guys!”
• “Every little party I went to with my mother holds a special place
in my heart. I practically grew up here, and the love of art that
Happen instilled in me still remains. Happen is one of my
favorite places in Northside, and it makes me so happy to see
this place thriving.” – M.K.
• “The first day of Car Club, I think it was in 2023 or 2024.” – Oliver
• “Happy Valentines!”
• “In 2001-2002, my son was tiny and we used to spend a lot of
time with Happen. He loved the characters – the cowboys, point
perspective guy, the bear! Happen was and is such an
impactful place. Tommy’s vision and energy are cathartic and
Earth-moving. Love and peace.” – Amy
• “The Valentine’s dance and Christmas Day.”
• “The first time we went to Happen and made a pinch pot.”
• “My best memory is from the 2025 Halloween party, dancing and
staying up late with glow sticks.” – Ruby
• “The watermelon party… can we please do that again?” – Elliot D
• “I really loved the food at the Valentine’s dance.” – Griffin
• “I love going to the Toy Lab.” – Julian
• “I loved wearing Halloween costumes, Halloween was my favorite
party. Happy Birthday!” – Serenity
• “I loved my first ever Happen event!” – Paxon
• “We loved decorating Easter eggs with glitter and feathers!”
– Ellie
• “My favorite memory is getting water dumped on me at the
splash dance!” – Clark
• “My favorite memory is all the events. Happy Birthday!” –
Kaniyah
• “My favorite memory is Mrs. Claus and Santa, of course! Warm
memories, good times and happy people!”
• “I came with my mom and brother to the Valentine’s dance.
We had a great time!” – Estelle
• “My favorite event is the talent show. Happy Birthday!” – Skylar
• “My favorite memory is carving a pumpkin at Halloween,
eating hotdogs, and wearing my costume.” – Rory
• “The talent show was my favorite! Happy Birthday!”
– Kenzie
• “I like the activities we do at Happen, especially the clay stuff!”
– Edie
• “My favorite memories are the dances and art! Thank you!
Love, Bella”
• “Window Santa terrifying us as brand new Northsiders in
December 2020.” – Katrina and Corry
• “I enjoyed making clay pots in the studio and deciding what color
to paint them.
• “My favorite memory was making a piggy bank.”
• “My favorite memory was the New Year’s Eve dance where I won
the best dance trophy!”

Every memory reminds us why Happen has been such a special part of so many families and our community. Thank you to everyone who has helped make these moments Happen!
What’s your favorite memory of Happen?
Share it in the comments below!