Young music lovers test out instruments at one of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s family-friendly concerts. Photo courtesy of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
In the January 2026 Ohio Magazine, Kelly Powell writes, “For families willing to venture outside this time of year, a trio of all-ages performances from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra awaits, offering engaging musical solutions for chilly winter weekends. Toy Story in Concert | Jan. 3-4: Audiences familiar with Woody and Buzz’s cinematic journey will want to check out this version backed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. While the original ‘Toy Story’ movie plays on the big screen at Cincinnati Music Hall, the orchestra plays live music for the entirety of the film…. Access to Music | Feb. 1: Celebrate the connection between music and the mind at this sensory-friendly performance for kids. The show includes brighter lights, accessible seating and designated quiet areas. The midday concert, produced in partnership with local nonprofit The Well, serves as an exploration of how sound shapes thoughts, emotions and interactions. Peter and the Wolf | Feb. 7: The classic tale from composer Sergei Prokofiev is brought to life on stage with a playful narrator, works by local artist C.F. Payne and lively music…. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s Lollipops Family Series provides fun, bite-size concerts that last less than an hour and are most suitable for children ages 2 through 9 … with pre-concert activities.”
