Bridgett Raffenberg 
Enjoy these Cincinnati Memorial Day activities and military freebies for Memorial Day 2024. Parades (listed alphabetically): Bellevue and Dayton, Ky: Memorial Day Parade to begin at 10:30am (May 27). It will kick off in Dayton, Ky at the Veterans Monument and end at the Bellevue Veterans Club. Blue Ash: Join the City of Blue Ash … Read more
Get ready for some strawberry picking, animal encounters, a giant strawberry bounce pad, lots of outdoor play, and more with this fun farm experience! Strawberry Days at Blooms and Berries Farm Market runs from May 18 – June 2, 2024. This event is a family tradition for us. We go every year to pick strawberries … Read more
You won’t have to travel far in order to find some unique weekend getaways near Cincinnati! After writing about the new Cannaley Treehouse Village in Toledo and the Covered Wagon rentals in Kentucky, I started to wonder if there were more “unique” spots within driving distance of Cincinnati. And, WOW, did I uncover some great … Read more
Looking for something special to do on Mother’s Day? Here are a few ideas for some great local fun. All events are for Mother’s Day 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. And Mother’s Day is May 12, 2024 by the way. 🙂 We’re starting off the list with some things you can do all weekend long (and … Read more
I started looking for some spots that offer family sized takeout to fill in on those days where my hands just aren’t going to make dinner AGAIN! And, surprisingly, a number of spots offer family sized meals to go! Here are my findings for those days when you just wish someone else would just put … Read more
It’s the perfect way to kick off spring in Cincinnati – it’s time for the annual Butterfly Show at the Krohn Conservatory! The Krohn Conservatory will be all a-flutter with this year’s Butterfly Show. This show has a theme each year and this year’s show features Butterflies in Space! Head to the Krohn Conservatory (located … Read more
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly weekend getaway, I have a great suggestion for you! Take in all the natural wonders of Hocking Hills State Park with a Sherman Cabin stay. Here are my tips for a weekend getaway to Hocking Hills that doesn’t break the bank! We recently spent a long weekend at Hocking … Read more
May in Cincinnati is an exciting time! Take this time to soak in the cooler spring temps with a visit to one of our city’s wonderful parks, enjoy a celebration or two (hello, Mom!), and enjoy some traditional city festivals like Taste of Cincinnati! Enjoy this month long list of Things to Do in Cincinnati … 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
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
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
Spring is finally here and we’re all ready to get out and enjoy some fun! We have lot of opportunities to get out for a fun Cincinnati area Easter Egg Hunt or an egg-citing Easter event. And the egg hunts aren’t limited to kids! There are a few options for adults in this list! Get … Read more
It’s April in Cincinnati and that means it’s time for Tunes and Blooms at The Cincinnati Zoo! The Cincinnati Zoo hosts their Tunes and Blooms event every Thursday night in April (weather permitting). Each week features live bands set amongst the incredibly gorgeous spring blossoms at the Zoo. It’s the perfect way to enjoy an … 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 3: Grab your favorite four legged … Read more
The American Sign Museum in Cincinnati is one of the city’s hidden treasures! From bright neon signs to iconic porcelain signs, this place is all about preserving and displaying signs from days gone by. The American Sign Museum is the largest public museum dedicated to signs in the United States. Take a trip down memory … Read more
Looking for something free and cheap to do? Something that will get you outside and enjoying the weather? Look no further than the multiple disc golf courses in the Cincinnati area! What is Disc Golf? Disc golf is played with a flying disc. Players toss the discs at a target (a net). The game follows … Read more
Mini golf – it’s a great way to spend some time with the family as it’s fun for kids of all ages. And it makes for a great date night too! Mini golf hazards tend to level the playing field – often putting the best of putters right there on par with the youngest in … Read more
When it comes to parks and playgrounds, Cincinnati has some stellar park options. We have multiple county parks, multiple city based parks, and even a few listed by township. Whether you’re looking for a great place to spend the day, a few hours, or a quick minute, you’re sure to find a great park in … Read more