Bridgett Raffenberg 
Enjoy this list of 2026 Touch a Truck Events in the greater Cincinnati area. May 13, 2026: 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
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
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, 2026: All American Bash in West ChesterDates: Bash … 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
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 2026. Kids Bowl Free at Batavia Bowl, Crossgate Lanes, Eastgate Lanes, Madison Bowl, S&S Western Bowl, and Stones Lanes; must register online; … Read more
If you’re looking for some free summer fun, take a look at this list of Free Summer Movies in Cincinnati for 2026. From family friendly movies to adult nights out, there’s something for everyone! Last updated: 5-21-2026 Deerfield Township has their “Movies in the Park“ happening this summer. Look for movie titles such as: All … Read more
Enjoy these Cincinnati Memorial Day activities and military freebies for Memorial Day 2026. Parades (listed alphabetically): Blue Ash: Join the City of Blue Ash for the 74th annual City of Blue Ash Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026. The parade kicks off at 10:15 a.m. from Reed Hartman Highway and Cooper … Read more
We are lucky to have so many great free outdoor summer concerts in Cincinnati! You can enjoy live music on just about every day of the week this summer. We personally enjoy these free and cheap nights out around town. It’s a fun way to spend an evening with friends, it’s great for all ages, … 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
April in Cincinnati means blooms of all sorts, warmer weather, the return of live outdoor music, and so much more. Get ready to spend some time outside and have some spring fun! Enjoy this month long list of Things to Do in Cincinnati for the month of April: April 2: Tunes and Blooms returns to … Read more
As the weather warms up and things start to bloom and grow, we all feel the need to just get outside. Here are some of our favorite spots to enjoy Cincinnati in the spring. Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum Tours: This has to be one of my personal favorites things to do for spring. Spring Grove … Read more
Along with the warm days of summer come lots and lots of Farmers Markets in Cincinnati. If you’re a fan of fresh produce and homemade goods, this list is just for you! If we’ve left off your favorite Farmers Market, be sure to let us know. Leave a comment at the end of this post … Read more
There is no better day to be in Cincinnati than Reds Opening Day! This city celebrates Opening Day like no other! Opening Day – it’s basically a Cincinnati holiday! I venture to say that no one does opening day better than we do. We throw the biggest city-wide party you’ve seen… starting with a celebratory … Read more
Who’s ready for Fish Fry Season in Cincinnati? We have lots of Fish Fries to choose from – everything from fried fish to salmon to fish tacos. We have great options for 2026 including dine in, carry out, or even drive through (depending on location). Just in case you need them… these dates are for … Read more
Welcome to the Cincinnati Summer Camp Guide! We hope this list will be of assistance as you’re searching for a great summer camp for your littles (and perhaps the not-so-littles) this summer. Our list contains all kinds of Cincinnati Summer Camps: STEM camps, summer camps for teens, theater camps, art camp, overnight camps, and much … 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
They say good things take time, and that definitely rings true with maple syrup! To make one gallon of maple syrup you have to harvest up to 40 gallons of sap. Pair that with the fact that most maple trees only produce 5-10 gallons of sap, that’s a lot of hard work (including for the … Read more
If you’re looking for some February fun in Cincinnati, we’ve got you covered! Enjoy this month-long list of things to do. February 1: Full Moon Walk: Skunk Moon at Rowe Woods. Witness the night’s magic transform the trails as you all marvel at the full moon and reveal natural history happenings on this guided hike. … Read more