When I told my three-year-old we were going to see Santa, the fear was immediately evident. When I followed up by telling him Santa would be scuba diving at the aquarium, the fear turned to concern: “What if Santa gets eaten by a shark?! Who will bring our presents??” Never fear, son. The Newport Aquarium…
Trains are a quintessential part of the holiday experience. Kids love trains; and for parents, there’s just so much nostalgia and holiday memories attached to trains. While Dayton has lots of amazing holiday trains, we wanted to share this roundup of top-notch train displays in Greater Cincinnati. Because what’s better than bundling up, cranking the…
The 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second Street in downtown Dayton, will feature fresh, local food items and artisanal gifts for this year’s holiday season. The Market will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the day before Thanksgiving (Nov. 24) for its annual Stock Up Wednesday event. Extended Market hours give shoppers the…
Newport Aquarium invites the public to experience a holiday celebration under the sea Nov. 25 – Dec. 31 at Water Wonderland with Scuba Santa®. Newport Aquarium is the only place where families can celebrate the holidays under the sea as Water Wonderland with Scuba Santa® blends the thrill of indoor bubble showers and the intimacy…
Explore your wild side this fall by spending an evening under the stars! With the cooler temps and colorful leaves, fall is perhaps the best time of year for a camping adventure. Five Rivers MetroParks offers 23 tent camping sites at four parks. Frontcountry campsites are easily accessible by car, and hike-in backcountry sites are…
Have you noticed a larger then normal amount of half full water bottles laying around? Are you kids walking out the door with a water bottle and phone to video? Do you hear a lot of thumping (more then normal at least!)? Then you are probably experiencing the new water bottle flipping craze. It apparently…
We want all readers – parents, neighbors, community members – to understand what an Amber Alert is, why they are issued and what you can do.
Children are little question factories. Their conveyor belt of whys and hows moves at a delirious pace. As we hasten to answer this deluge of quandaries sometimes a lie slips through. You see, we parents don’t know everything, like what makes a firefly glow, how many Earths can fit in the Sun and the difference…
The changing of the seasons means it’s time to refresh your family photos. If you are scouting locations and searching for the perfect fall backdrop, look no further than your favorite Five Rivers MetroParks location. With more than 25 facilities, MetroParks offers photo-worthy autumn views and destinations your kids will be thrilled to visit. Wegerzyn…
Find the best Dayton Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a day out with your family.
