Bridgett Raffenberg 
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
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
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
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
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
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