Bridgett Raffenberg 
Visiting sunflower fields is one of my favorite ways to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of fall. Sunflowers in Cincinnati are essentially one huge field of summer’s last hurrah! The sunflower fields and farms are a wonderful place to walk and take in all the season has to offer. Be sure to … Read more
Fall festivals are abundant come September and October in the Cincinnati area. In fact, you’re likely to find fall festivals near you every weekend for a few months! If you’re looking for a long hayride, bonfires, a chewy caramel apple, pumpkin patches, and loads of fall fun, this is your list! TIPS: Keep in mind … Read more
Looking for the best pumpkin patch near you? We’ve got you covered! One of the best parts of fall is packing up the family and heading out for a visit to a local farm to pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. Whether you want to pick your own pumpkin, take a hayride, or test … Read more
Ohio traditionally offers a Tax Free Weekend at the beginning of August. Tax Free Weekend is usually limited to school supplies and some clothing purchases. But not in 2025! You might want to hold off on some purchases this summer as we will have a Sales Tax Holiday this year! Yes, there’s definitely something bigger … Read more
August in Cincinnati – it’s likely to be our hottest month of the year. But we won’t let that stop us from enjoying some events around town, right? From Wing Week to Ault Park’s Summer Music Festival to the kickoff for Oktoberfest season, August is shaping up to be a great end to the summer … Read more
Get ready for Independence Day with this listing of 4th of July events and fireworks in Cincinnati. The list of celebrations is loooong for July 4, 2025. Who’s ready?! Here are the best 4th of July fireworks, parades, and festivals in Cincinnati and the surrounding areas: July 3, 2025: Colerain Township’s 4th of July SpectacularDate: July … Read more
Enjoy this list of 2025 Touch a Truck Events in the greater Cincinnati area. May 14, 2025: Anderson Township’s Riverside Park will be home to Trucks and Tractors, 4-7pm. Kids, young and old, will be able to climb and discover the different types of equipment we use in our parks! Friends of the park will … Read more
Is there a better way to spend the day with a group of friends than heading out to canoe or kayak in Cincinnati? We are lucky to have so many options when it comes to bodies of water that are perfect for canoeing and kayaking in Cincinnati. The Little Miami, Great Miami, and Whitewater Rivers … Read more
It’s hard for kids to get their energy out on cold or rainy days. As soon as the rain starts falling, my couches become jungle gyms and furniture turns into obstacle courses. Some days it isn’t a big deal, but some days we need a place to direct that boundless energy somewhere outside of the … Read more
If you’re looking for some July fun in Cincinnati, we’ve got you covered! Summer is here and it’s time to get outside and play! July events not to be missed: Cincinnati Burger Week, Goettafest, artisan markets, and much more! Enjoy this month long list of Things to Do in Cincinnati for the month of July: … Read more
Who’s ready for summer? We certainly are around here! As I started to plan out our summer of fun, I thought it would be great to share a list of some fun things to do with kids. I started to make the list and it grew and grew and grew! So if you’re looking for … Read more
If you’re looking for a way to cool off this summer, you’re lucky to be in Cincinnati! Whether you call it a Splash Pad or a Splash Park or a Sprayground, our fabulous local park systems have a number of wonderful options from which to choose. If you know of any spray parks we missed, please be … Read more
Looking for something free (or cheap) to do this summer in Cincinnati? We’ve got you covered with this list of 50 free and cheap things to do in Cincinnati for the summer of 2025. Kids Bowl Free at Batavia Bowl, Crossgate Lanes, Eastgate Lanes, Madison Bowl, S&S Western Bowl, and Stones Lanes; must register online; … Read more
The drive in theater may have hit a peak in the 1950s but when you combine the need to socially distance with the era of “what’s old is new again”, drive-in movie theaters made a real comeback! It’s hard to beat this outdoor theater option when it comes to family entertainment for a great price. … Read more
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is celebrated in the United States on June 19. And Juneteenth in Cincinnati is the place to be! Enjoy celebrations, festivals, and parades all over town on the weekends surrounding the holiday. Celebrated on June 19th, this holiday marks the day slaves in the most western part of the … Read more
Looking for something special to do on Father’s Day in Cincinnati? Here are a few ideas for some great local fun… some are free for the entire family and some are free for Dad. All events are for 2025 Father’s Day in Cincinnati, Ohio. And Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15, 2025 by the … Read more
If you’re looking for some free summer fun, take a look at this list of Free Summer Movies in Cincinnati for 2025. From family friendly movies to adult nights out, there’s something for everyone! Last updated: 5-27-2025 Deerfield Township has their “Movies in the Park“ happening this summer. Look for movie titles such as: All … Read more
June in Cincinnati – so many events are ramping up for the summer! It’s going to be a great time to get outside and enjoy some summertime events, from concerts to festivals to recreational activities. Enjoy this month long list of Things to Do in Cincinnati for the month of June: June 1: It’s the … Read more