The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden will honor Hometown Heroes who protect our community by offering them free admission for the ENTIRE month of September (2020)! Those who qualify for free admission* to the Cincinnati Zoo in September, 2020 include: police officers firefighters EMTs state troopers correction officers 911 dispatchers other professionals involved in law … Read more
Walmart will transform 160 national Walmart Supercenter parking lots into contact-free drive-in theaters and we think it’s a great way to end this summer of social distancing! The Walmart Drive-In experience will start in August, 2020 and continue through October, 2020. How The Walmart Drive-In Movies Will Work: “This family-friendly night will include hit movies, … 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
This year’s Zoo Brew at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden will be on October 15 from 6:30-9:30 PM. This event sells out every year, so grab your ticket while they’re still available! What is Zoo Brew? Zoo Brew is part of the “A Toast to the Wild” event series. Have a fun night out … Read more
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently held an EVENING address to the people of Ohio. In this address, he discussed the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent increase in cases and virus spread. In previous statements, Governor DeWine discussed his concern for the counties of Butler, Cuyahoga, and Hamilton – stating they were … Read more
Take a drive along the Ohio Homefront to Warfront Trail and visit 10 WWII-related museums in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII. This September marks the 75th anniversary of the ending of World War II. To celebrate, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and nine other Ohio museums have … Read more
Ohio Governor Mike Dewine just made masks a requirement for both Hamilton County and Butler County. The governor states this is a public health crisis / emergency of unprecedented duration and seriousness and that he is obligated to keep the people of Ohio safe in this extraordinary time. Hamilton and Butler counties are two of … Read more
If you grew up in Cincinnati in the 70s, these will need no introduction – Cincinnati Zoo Talking Storybook Keys! Yes, the Cincinnati Zoo Talking Storybook keys are back to share with a new generation! Zoo-goers can insert and turn their new Zoo Keys at 20 different boxes around the park to hear tales … Read more
It’s almost time for Tax Free Weekend in Ohio! It’s the perfect time to buy your back to school supplies, get clothes for the new school year, and more. This year’s Sales Tax Holiday dates are Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, 2020. What back to school items will be tax exempt in Ohio … Read more
The City of Cincinnati now requires face masks in public indoor spaces. This emergency ordinance has a starting date of July 9, 2020. On Friday, July 3, 2020, Cincinnati’s City Council voted on the ordinance to require face masks in INDOOR public places within the city of Cincinnati. This will include (but is not limited … Read more
Get out there and explore all 75 of Ohio State Parks with the new Park Passport. What is it? The Ohio State Parks Passport is a wire bound booklet / journal that serves as a guide and memory keeper for all of your Ohio state park explorations. Use it to keep track of all your … Read more
Cincinnati’s beloved Krohn Conservatory is slated to reopen on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. The 2020 Summer Show opens that day as well – Growing a Rainbow. In true Krohn Conservatory style, Growing a Rainbow will feature a variety of flower beds and loads of blooms. Flowers will take the shape of arches, each with flowers … Read more
Kings Island has announced their 2020 opening dates! The park will be open to pass holders only from July 2-9, 2020. They will open to the public (ticket holders) starting July 10, 2020. What changes can we expect at Kings Island for the summer of 2020? They will be limiting the number of people permitted … Read more
Donut Day is an event that happens each year on Fountain Square but, like everything else, 2020’s Donut Day will be a bit different. There’s no downtown celebration this year, but many local bakeries are still offering deals to help us celebrate. Just because this year’s celebration is different doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! … Read more
Our local libraries were, of course, closed (and some remain closed) this past Spring. But there does appear to be a light at the end of our “nothing left to read” tunnel! Cincinnati area library services are slowly starting to reopen. Whether you head inside the building or opt for curbside pickup – it feels … Read more
