Bridgett Raffenberg 
Ohio traditionally offers a Tax Free Weekend at the beginning of August. Tax Free Weekend is usually limited to school supplies and some clothing purchases. But not in 2024! You might want to hold off on some purchases this summer as we will have a Sales Tax Holiday this year! Yes, there’s definitely something bigger … 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, 2024. Who’s ready?! Here are the best 4th of July fireworks, parades, and festivals in Cincinnati and the surrounding areas: July 3, 2024: Colerain Township’s 4th of July SpectacularDate: July … Read more
If you’re looking for some great Cincinnati Staycation ideas, we’ve got you covered! With the increased price of gas, it seems like the perfect opportunity to act like a tourist in your own hometown! Wishing you were at the beach? Ohio has some! Missing a camping trip out west? Cincinnati has awesome campgrounds. Want to … 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
One of the best parts of summer is the abundance of fresh local produce… and berries are no exception! Lucky for us, there are quite a few Pick-Your-Own berry farms to choose from in and around Cincinnati. Cincinnati area farmers (and Mother Nature) have been hard and work, preparing their crops for the berry picking … Read more
When summertime is calling your name and you simply NEED to get out and enjoy some warmth and sunshine, pay a visit to Miami Whitewater Forest. This is one of my favorite Great Parks of Hamilton County parks as this is truly an outdoor lovers dream! Something for everyone! What’s your style? Bike ride? Take … Read more
If you’re looking for some free summer fun, take a look at this list of Free Summer Movies in Cincinnati for 2024. From family friendly movies to adult nights out, there’s something for everyone! Last updated: 6-2-2024 Deerfield Township has their “Movies in the Park“ happening this summer. Look for movie titles such as:June 21: … 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
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
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
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
Is there a better way to spend the day with a group of friends than heading out to canoe or kayak in Cincinnati? We are lucky to have so many options when it comes to bodies of water that are perfect for canoeing and kayaking in Cincinnati. The Little Miami, Great Miami, and Whitewater Rivers … Read more
Enjoy this list of 2024 Touch a Truck Events in the greater Cincinnati area. May 15, 2024: 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
June in Cincinnati – so many events are ramping up for the summer! It’s going to be a great time to get outside and enjoy some summertime events, from concerts to festivals to recreational activities. Enjoy this month long list of Things to Do in Cincinnati for the month of June: June 1: Founders Day … Read more
Looking for something special to do on Father’s Day in Cincinnati? Here are a few ideas for some great local fun… some are free for the entire family and some are free for Dad. All events are for 2024 Father’s Day in Cincinnati, Ohio. And Father’s Day is June 16, 2024 by the way. … Read more
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is celebrated in the United States on June 19. And Juneteenth in Cincinnati is the place to be! Enjoy celebrations, festivals, and parades all over town on the weekend surrounding the holiday. Celebrated on June 19th, this holiday marks the day slaves in the most western part of the … Read more
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