Bridgett Raffenberg 
Oktoberfest is a German tradition known around the world. From Munich to cities all around the globe, Oktoberfest gives us a reason to raise our glass, dance to the sounds of a polka band, and cheer one another on with “Prost”! And it all starts in September. Why do we celebrate Oktoberfest in September? Wouldn’t … Read more
Ford’s Garage, a 1920’s service station themed restaurant, just opened its first Ohio based spot right here in Cincinnati! Ford’s Garage Cincinnati is located in Rookwood Commons & Pavilion. If you’ve been around Cincinnati for awhile you might remember the old Don Pablo spot? That’s where you’ll find the new Ford’s Garage! What Can I … Read more
School has started (for most of us anyway) and fall is right around the corner…. leaving us just a few more days of summer fun in Cincinnati. I don’t know about you but summer seemed to come and go in the blink of an eye this year! And here we are, getting ready to welcome … Read more
Prismatica, an interactive light installation, is transforming the Krohn Conservatory into a world of amazing color! “The Science of Color featuring Prismatica” is one of Krohn Conservatory’s seasonal shows for 2022. The show opens July 2 and runs through October 16, 2022. You’ll be entranced by the giant spinning prisms that serve as interactive kaleidoscopes, … Read more
Want to shoot off fireworks from private property in Ohio this year? The new Ohio Fireworks Law may help you out! Ohio recently passed a fireworks law that will allow residents to shoot off consumer fireworks on private property (on specific days of the year). The law goes into effect just in time for July … Read more
I hope you’ll agree with me when I say that Cincinnati has some of the best museums around. Our museum offerings include great art exhibitions plus displays of local history, sports memorabilia, fire engines, and even neon signs! Seriously, you could visit a new museum every month and still not see them all. Cincinnati Museum … Read more
Blue Ash ranks right up there as one of my favorite suburbs in Cincinnati. Whether you’re looking for some great food, a trip to the park, indoor or outdoor fun, Blue Ash has some great things to do. Located just 20 miles northeast of the city of Cincinnati, this small but mighty city is a … Read more
Classic car shows are back for 2023! You can see all kinds of classic cars at these local shows – from muscle cars to Model-T’s to sports cars to convertibles. My favorite part? They’re fun for all ages and local car shows can be VERY easy on the wallet (typically no admission for spectators and … Read more
Oh, Blue Ash Parks, you certainly know how to do a park right!!! Located in Blue Ash, Summit Park spans 130 acres and includes playgrounds, a dog park, fantastic restaurants, walking trails, bike rentals, a VERY large lawn space, an observation tower, and so much more! Let’s start off with a look at the playgrounds … Read more
One of my favorite things to do with the kids is to visit local farms. Family farms are a great way for the kids to experience farm animals, to get up-close and personal with huge farming equipment, and to see the food we eat growing in the fields. Whether it’s at a full blown operational … Read more
The Cincinnati area has 13 dog parks to enjoy with your pup – many with separate areas for small and large dogs, dog drinking fountains, and benches for owners to sit on while the dogs run free. We’re sure your dog will need a nice long nap after visiting one of these off-leash Cincinnati spots! … Read more
A friend recently posted a picture of her daughter on a scooter at an outdoor skate park. I never thought about taking a scooter to a skate park! It certainly got me thinking about where we might be able to go for a skate park near us. I found a number of places in Cincinnati. … Read more
Sharonville’s Gorman Park recently underwent a renovation and the “cool” results are ready for your summertime fun! Gorman Park now features a very large sprayground / wet play area. The splash pad (as they call it) has features for all ages. Sprinklers for the little ones, dumping buckets for the bigger kids. There’s even an … Read more
Geocaching is a fun activity that can be done anywhere in the world and it appeals to all ages – from preschoolers to retirees. You can do it alone, with the family, in a group. It can get you outside and it can get you to visit places you wouldn’t ordinarily explore. We created our … Read more
Lavender – it’s one of my favorite scents! And a visit to a lavender farm in Ohio has been on my bucket list for a LONG time! This is going to be the year I actually go and see it in all its glory. 🙂 I did a little research and found that Ohio has … Read more
For those who love to cook or those who are just getting started, we some great choices when it comes to cooking classes in Cincinnati. Whether you’re looking for a couples cooking class, a fun girlfriends night out, or a treat just for you… you’re likely to find a cooking class to fit your style … Read more
One of my bucket list items is to see a bald eagle in the wild. I’m still on the watch. In hopes of getting some tips on finding this elusive (to me) bird, I reached out to the fine folks at the Great Parks of Hamilton County and asked them to suggest some places that … Read more
If you’re looking for something to do with the kids over spring break in Cincinnati, we’ve got some great ideas for you. Whatever the weather may bring, you’re sure to find something fun to do in this list. We’ve included indoor fun and outdoor fun, free fun, cheap fun, BIG fun…. and it’s all in … Read more