Summer Fun

Cultural Festivals at Five Rivers MetroParks in August and September

Five Rivers MetroParks will host two of Dayton’s favorite cultural festivals this August and September! Dayton African American Cultural Festival The Dayton African American Cultural Festival will...

BB Riverboats Princess Cruise: the ultimate royal party on the Ohio River

The Belle of Cincinnati may be the queen of the Ohio River but during BB Riverboats Princess Cruise, royalty is all around! Darling little...

Stricker’s Grove Family Days

Tucked away in Hamilton, OH, Stricker’s Grove is the very definition of a “hidden gem” – and an elusive one, at that! This West-side favorite is open to the public just four days each year (plus a week each July for the 4H Fair), and you’ll absolutely want to add it to your family’s bucket list.

The Ultimate Guide to Cincinnati Splash Pads

While we all love a good swim at the local pool, nothing beats the fun of a Cincinnati splash park. Check out our Ultimate Guide to Cincinnati Splash Parks.

Grand Carnivale at Kings Island | July 22-August 6

Grand Carnivale at Kings Island kicks off July 22 through August 6! This colorful celebration runs daily and is a fun and festive cultural...

100+ Things to Do Outside This Summer at Home

Schools out for summer! We’ve created a list of 100 things for your kids to do outside this summer right at home! See how...

Cool Outings for a Hot Summer Day

Summer, we love you. But, let’s face it, sometimes we need to take a break from the scorching heat. Thankfully, there are plenty of...

Cool Places to Get Wet, Chill Out and Splash the Day Away

With a large variety of splash pads, spray parks, pools and natural bodies of water available in the area, there’s no shortage of splashing...

Fairy Tale Festival at Highfield Discovery Garden

Great Parks is bringing fairy tale characters and magical creatures to the trees and flowers of Glenwood Gardens with the Fairy Tale Festival, at...

Splash and Play at Sharon Woods Harbor

The Harbor at Sharon Woods has seen its fair share of family enjoyment with water features, a large playset, snack bar, small boat rentals...

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