Summer Fun
Featured Events
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...
Things To Do
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...
Where are we going today?
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.
Guide
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.
Summer Fun
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...
Guide
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...
Guide
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...
Parenting
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...
Event
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...
Playgrounds
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...