Ohio is full of hidden gems. Fort Ancient is one of them. Located in Oregonia, OH, this National Historic Landmark boasts the largest and best-preserved manmade earthworks in the country. It’s 100 acres of beautiful mounds that were used for protection, ceremonies, functional and social purposes a long, long time ago. Fort Ancient is a living lesson in…
Summer vacation is officially here for most and now it’s time to make plans for the weekend! Here are the top 5 family-friendly things to do this weekend in Dayton! Downtown Xenia First Friday Location: Downtown Xenia Date: Friday, June 2, 5:00- 9:00 pm First Fridays invites you to come and experience downtown Xenia in hopes to promote continued growth and bring some…
It’s finally spring! Sure, we may bundle up in the morning and accessorize with sandals in the afternoon, but that’s what we love about Cincinnati living. It’s also time for the all-important “Spring Cleaning”…. thoroughly cleansing your home and organizing household, clothing and toys. And to help with arranging your beloved treasures, IKEA just debuted…
You know the phenomenon where, when you live near a local attraction, you sometimes take it for granted? It’s not intentional — these places just fall off the radar. Jungle Jim’s recently reappeared on my radar for grabbing national attention (again!) as one of the top (Also, for its Cheese Fest… how cool is that?!)…
Too cold to play outside? Or looking for some new entertainment for the whole family? Then Scene75 is your destination for year-round indoor fun for all ages. Located in Dayton and Cincinnati (and coming soon…. Cleveland!), both locations have been named Top 3 Family Entertainment Centers in North America — and Dayton’s is the #1…
Get up close to jets, warbirds, sport airplanes… even sit in select aircraft! Talk to pilots, mechanics, and air traffic controllers! Visit with flying and aircraft mechanic schools! Free hot dogs, snacks and drinks! FREE to attend! Ride in a helicopter! Several airplanes and helicopters will be available for sight-seeing flights during the event. …
Santa is taking a break from his hectic holiday schedule to pose for pictures and gather wish lists from the children in Dayton. There are numerous places Where to Find Santa in Dayton. Below are just a few places you’ll find him this season: Santa’s Village Presented by Dayton Children’s Hospital Where: Fairfield…
Five Rivers MetroParks Events August – CONSERVATION & CITIZEN SCIENCE CONSERVATION KIDS: EXPLORERS & VOYAGERS (AGES 6-13) This series, designed for families with 6- to 13-year-olds, nurtures kids’ desire to explore nature and empowers them to speak out for the planet they will soon inherit. Watch as your child grows closer to nature, develops leadership…
My kids got an up-close view at some out of this world item at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery’s new exhibit Beyond Earth: the Exploration of Space that opened at the end of October. The museum is always a great way to spend a few hours, and Beyond Earth is worth the trip. …
Fall is by far my favorite season. I don’t like pumpkin spice flavored anything, but the coolness in the air on a sunny day, the array of colors in the trees and the anticipation of the upcoming holidays are enough for me to rank autumn No. 1. The problem with fall is that here in…
