Bridgett Raffenberg 
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
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 2023. Kids Bowl Free at Batavia Bowl, Crossgate Lanes, Eastgate Lanes, Scene75, S&S Western Bowl, and Stones Lanes; must register online; full … 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
Oh, summer … laid back longer days, spending more time outside, trying new things and going to new places, soaking in the Vitamin D, sipping on cold drinks, pool time. I could go on and on! If you’re like me, trying to pack as much adventure as you can into this summer season, I have … 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
Due to current circumstances, please check with each event for possible postponements and cancellations. Some people think music festivals are a west-coast thing, but I’d venture to say the Ohio music festivals scene can rival the greats! Every year Ohio music festivals continue to grow and draw bigger & bigger names. No matter the genre … Read more
This is going to be the year for all the outdoor things… even for the winter time! So when the snow starts to hit the fan (literally), pull up this list of all the great snow tubing and skiing spots in and around the Cincinnati area. All of the snow tubing, snow boarding, and ski … Read more
There is a certain type of nostalgia that comes with skating rinks – like those coveted invites to the roller rink birthday parties, or pretending to be one of the Olympic greats on the ice. Whether you are channeling your inner Gretzky, Yamaguchi, or roller derby star, use the list below to find all the … Read more
I recently reached out to the 365Cincinnati Facebook page readers and asked them to recommend their favorite place to get a slice of pie in Cincinnati. And then we went out for a little Pie Tour. Check out what we found… O Pie O This place was mentioned over and over as having great pie… … Read more
Looking for fun date night ideas in greater Cincinnati? We’ve got you covered! No matter how you prefer to impress your significant other, this list is full of fun date night ideas. And be sure to come back often as we will update the list regularly. Jump To: Fun | Cheap and Free | Dinner … Read more
September is Oktoberfest season in Cincinnati! And boy do we do it BIG around here! In fact, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is the largest Oktoberfest celebration in America! Prost! Where is it? Oktoberfest Zinzinnati festivities is happening across 2nd and 3rd Streets in downtown Cincinnati. When is Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 2022? Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 2022 will take place:• Friday, … Read more