The Flying Pig Marathon 2012

flying pig marathon cincinnati

Here we are with another installment of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati“.  Today we’re featuring The Flying Pig Marathon. 2012 marks the 14th running of The Flying Pig Marathon. For me, today was one of those surreal days… a day when I couldn’t believe how lucky I am to have this blog.  I got [...]

Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair

Spring Pottery Fair Photo

Welcome in spring with one of the season’s first outdoor fairs – The Spring Pottery Fair. On Saturday, May 5 more than 60 of the area’s top clay artists will come together for the 12th annual Spring Pottery Fair, presented by the Clay Alliance. The Pottery Fair offers a wide range and selection of pottery—everything from functional wares to [...]

Ault Park, Spring Magnolias

ault park magnolia blooms

I know, I’ve posted about Ault Park before here on “365 Things to do in Cincinnati“.  But I just can’t wait to share these early signs of spring with you! I enjoyed this gorgeous 70 degree weather with a friend today.  We packed our cameras and headed out to enjoy a few hours of sunshine [...]

Penguin Days at The Cincinnati Zoo

laughing ape cincinnati zoo

Here we are for another installment of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today I’m highlighting my recent visit to The Cincinnati Zoo.  As part of their “Penguin Days” promotion,  The Cincinnati Zoo is offering half price admission through the end of February, 2012. I know that’s not a penguin but isn’t he adorable? [...]

Day 23 – Sycamore Park and Wilson Nature Preserve

clermont county park district sycamore park and wilson nature preserve

It’s Day 23 (Year 2) of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today I ventured east to visit Sycamore Park and the accompanying Wilson Nature Preserve. After a night of frost and with another one on its way, I decided today would be a great day to get out to a park.  We won’t [...]

Day 21 – Fall on the Farm

assorted pumpkins

It’s Day 21 (Year 2) of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re featuring Fall on the Farm, an autumn event happening at Blooms and Berries Farm Market. As their name might suggest, Blooms and Berries offers all kinds good stuff …. berry picking, fresh produce, and some of the most amazing flowers [...]

Day 17 – Bonnybrook Farms

bonnybrook farm wagon

It’s Day 17 (Year 2) of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we headed north to enjoy the day at Bonnybrook Farms. We are truly blessed to have so many fun places to go in the fall.  And I have another one for you to add to your list… Bonnybrook Farms.  Located in [...]

Day 14 – Chilo Lock 34 Visitors Center and Museum

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It’s Day 14 (Year 2) of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re featuring our trip out “east” with our post on Chilo Lock 34 Visitors Center, Museum and Park. Today it’s hard to imagine the Ohio River levels dropping to just 1′ to 2′ deep in the summertime.  But that was exactly [...]

More GeoCaching Fun!

pic from my other geocache post

I’ve been trying to walk everyday and today’s weather made it “oh so easy”.  It was a gorgeous, cool September day.  I am fortunate enough to live near Glenwood Gardens and I often head there for a nice walk. As I was pulling up I decided to check my Geocache app to see if there [...]

Day 13 – Ohio Renaissance Festival

ohio renaissance festival renfest

It’s Day 13 (Year 2) of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re featuring the Ohio Renaissance Festival. We recently took a trip up north to visit the Ohio Renaissance Festival… and it was well worth the trip.  The Renaissance Festival takes place in Harverysburg, Ohio and is open on weekends from September [...]

Day 11 – Taste of Blue Ash

taste of blue ash 2011

It’s Day 11 (Year 2) of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we went out to sample some great food at The Taste of Blue Ash. The Taste of Blue Ash combines some great local food booth samplings with superb live entertainment. Sunday’s entertainment includes music from: Six Pack (2:30), Hollywood Nights (Bob [...]

Day 10 – Ulysses S. Grant Birthplace

Ulysses Grant birth place Pt. Pleasant Ohio

It’s Day 10 (Year 2) of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re featuring our recent visit to the birthplace of Ulysses S. Grant. Located in Point Pleasant, the birthplace of Ulysses Grant is just outside of New Richmond.  Ulysses Grant was born on April 27, 1822 in this small unassuming home on [...]