Summer Fun

2025 Cincinnati Fireworks: A Guide to the Best Displays, Events & Viewing Areas

The Queen City is gearing up for an array of dazzling fireworks displays in 2025, and we've got the inside scoop on the best...

Celebrate 4th of July Weekend with Kids in Cincinnati & Dayton {2025}

Long summer days, sparklers in little hands, and fireworks lighting up the night sky — there’s nothing quite like the 4th of July with...

Kacie Jane Park – Springboro’s Splash & Play Gem

Looking for the perfect spot where kids can splash, play, and burn off energy on a sunny day? Kacie Jane Park, located at 525...

Backyard Water Play Ideas to Keep Kids Cool (and Busy!)

When summer heat waves roll in and you don’t feel like packing up for the pool, your own backyard can become the perfect splash...

Beat the Heat: 15 Cool Ways to Stay Chill with Kids Around Cincinnati and Dayton

When the summer sun is blazing in Southwest Ohio, families need fun and refreshing ways to stay cool. Whether you're looking to splash, chill,...

Beckett Park Splash Playground: Ohio’s Largest Free Splash Pad

A Dream Realized After more than two decades of community desire and planning, West Chester Township officially opened the Beckett Park Splash Playground on May 23,...

Top Tubing Destinations Around Southwest Ohio

While floating down a lazy river at a waterpark can be enjoyable, floating down a real river simply can’t be beat. The rental businesses...

The Ultimate Guide to Dayton Splash Parks {2025}

While we all love a good swim at our community pool, nothing beats the fun of a splash park. Part water park, part playground, these...

Pine Lake Waterpark & Beach – 2 Hours North of Dayton

Pine Lake Waterpark is the perfect summer day trip for families looking to spend the day at the beach. Pine Lake Waterpark, located about 2-hours...

Best Beaches in Southwest Ohio Where You Can Play in the Sand

Cincinnati and Dayton aren't exactly known for their beaches. But there are actually lots of picturesque places to plan a 'beach day' -- each...

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