Bridgett Raffenberg 
Get ready to fill a summer day with outdoor fun at Kirkwood Adventure Park, a 212-acre campus located in nearby Wilmington, Ohio. Kirkwood Adventure Park is welcoming individuals and groups out to experience their newly renovated facilities. What can you expect to find at Kirkwood Adventure Park? There’s all kinds of outdoor adventure here – … Read more
Looking for great margaritas in downtown Cincinnati? Enjoy these downtown favorites and enjoy the fresh, crisp flavors of this classic favorite. Here are Our Top 5 Spots to Get a Margarita in Downtown Cincinnati: Bakersfield OTR Located on Vine Street in Over the Rhine, Bakersfield is one of my favorite places for drinks (and food). … Read more
I have a great suggestion for you if you’re looking for a day of Staycation Fun in Cincinnati. Pack up the kids, the gear, and a picnic lunch and spend a day (or two) at Winton Woods. To anyone who’s been a follower of this website or the Facebook page, it’s probably not a surprise … Read more
Are you a podcast fan? Free to listen to and easy to access, podcasts feature audio tales, interviews, news, information, updates and so much more. Listen on your phone, in the car, on your computer… just about anywhere you go! I’m happy to report that we have a number of great Cincinnati podcasts! Check out … Read more
Grab your sled and run for the hills! We’ve put together a list of the best sledding hills in Cincinnati. We should remind you that sledding can be dangerous and that you should “sled at your own risk”. In addition, you should check with these Cincinnati area sledding hills and/or their websites for possible park closures and/or … Read more
The way we dine out is changing. More and more often, people are often choosing delivery or takeout over in-person dining or cooking at home. And restaurants are adapting. Enter the Ghost Kitchen. What is a Ghost Kitchen? A ghost kitchen is a professional kitchen that specifically exists to fulfill delivery orders. There is no … Read more
One of my favorite things about living in Cincinnati is our wide array of FABULOUS parks and places to play outdoors. And one of my favorites, of all those parks, is Ault Park. Ault Park covers more than 223 acres and includes trails, lots of picnic areas, gardens, and play structures. The park was established … Read more
A cherished holiday tradition returns for 2020! Fountain Square will welcome the Ice Rink back for the season … with a few changes AND a fun new surprise! The Fountain Square Ice Rink will return for 2020-21 The ice rink will return for 2020-21 and will operate with timed reservations. That means you’ll want to … Read more
Is your community having Trick or Treat this year? Get ready for all things Trick or Treat and Halloween! If you’re wondering what time does trick or treating start near me, we have a long list of the Cincinnati area towns and townships with their trick or treat hours. Please keep in mind that times … Read more
One of the best parts about living in the Midwest is the change of seasons. And fall certainly puts on a show in Ohio! From late September well into early November, you can expect to see some beautiful fall foliage in southwest Ohio. When do the leaves in southwest Ohio start to change? Fall foliage … Read more
It’s been a long time coming! Roo Valley is ready to open at The Cincinnati Zoo! Roo Valley, the newest feature at the Cincinnati Zoo, will open to the public on August 18, 2020. The exhibit features the Zoo’s first-ever kangaroo walk-about and the largest outdoor Little Blue Penguin habitat. Walk Amongst the Kangaroos at … Read more
Craving Italian, but not in the mood to cook? Cincinnati has tons of tasty Italian restaurants offering carryout options. One of the best things about Italian dishes is that they’re made to be shared. So whether you’re ordering for one or need a family-sized meal, your local Cincinnati Italian restaurants have you covered. Place your … Read more
2020 has been an interesting year, to say the least…especially when it comes to finding ideas for a fun date night in Cincinnati! Coronavirus has certainly thrown a wrench into some of our tried and true date night ideas in Cincinnati, so we’ve created a new list of socially distanced dating ideas in Cincinnati to … Read more
A College Hill parking lot has been transformed into a social distancing drive-in destination for the summer of 2020…. and their classic movie line-up can’t be beat! Say hello to The Hollywood Drive-In Theatre, a summer of 2020 event put together by The College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (CHCURC)*. Movies will play at The … Read more
The Nature Playscape at the Cincinnati Nature Center is what kids’ dreams are made of! Imagine getting to discover and play on over an acre of forest, fields, water, and natural habitats – just like our parents and grandparents did in their childhoods. Kids can splash in the dirt, wander through the wildflowers, build, climb … Read more
The sunflowers are plenty and they’re in bloom right now at Lynd Fruit Farm (aka The Patch on 37)! Load up the car and charge up the phone because this Ohio sunflower field is ready and waiting for your visit. “The Patch on 37” is Ohio’s largest sunflower patch. Located in Alexandria, Ohio, this farm … Read more
The “A Christmas Story House & Museum” is the ultimate destination for 80s movie fans. Few Christmas movies are quite as iconic as “A Christmas Story”. First released in 1983, this holiday hit quickly became a cult classic and a popular part of many a holiday tradition. Take your super fan status to the next … Read more
With all that’s going on in 2020, we thought it would be great to highlight some locally owned and operated Cincinnati restaurants that offer great takeout meals…. great for those days when you just. can’t. cook. another. meal! We’re trying to stay all local with this “Dining Out at Home” series (yes, it’s a series … Read more