Outdoor fun doesn’t stop when temperatures drop. In fact, winter fun is just getting started at the MetroParks Ice Rink, 237 E. Monument Ave., at RiverScape MetroPark in downtown Dayton. The rink offers picturesque views of the Great Miami River and fun for the entire family. Admission is $5, and skate rentals are $2. “I’ve…
Moving to a new home can be an exciting but overwhelming experience. It involves careful planning, organization, and decision-making to ensure everything goes smoothly. However, even with the best intentions, many people make mistakes that lead to unnecessary stress, increased costs, and delays. Moving to or from St. Charles has unique challenges. The area’s housing…
YMCA of Greater Dayton Join us at one of our 14 area day camp locations for a summer of fun, friends and memories. We offer specialty and teen camp as well as residential camp at YMCA Camp Kern. Phone: (937) 223-5201Address: 14 Area Locations! Dayton Metro Library Dayton Metro Library’s Summer Challenge encourages reading and learning…
Five Rivers MetroParks and Cohen Recycling are making the holidays greener by setting up holiday light recycling stations in six MetroParks locations in Montgomery County. Recycling holiday lights also supports MetroParks’ conservation mission, as Cohen will make a donation to the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation based on how many lights are recycled. Drop off lights at one of…
As the initial summer excitement wears off, going to the pool or the park everyday starts to lose its charm, and everyone starts looking for something to do. The easy solution would be to turn on the TV, and the expensive solution would be to go to the Zoo. Dayton Parent, however, has the perfect…
As our parents age, their needs evolve, and welcoming them into our homes is not just about offering a room to stay but adapting our space to ensure their comfort and safety. This commitment extends beyond mere accommodation; it involves creating a nurturing space that respects their independence and caters to their specific needs. Whether…
Fall is here, and it’s full steam ahead. Our weeks are a juggle of school, preschool and work — and our weekends are jam-packed with fall festivals, family events and errands. I’m not complaining. We’re having so much fun — but I’m definitely missing the long, lazy days of summer. So, when the Athens County…
When I was a kid, I used to watch movies with my cousin Ross. One evening, circa 1990, while sitting on the floor watching the old Batman movie starring Michael Keaton, he decided he’d had enough of me. “Quit asking questions!” he cried. “We’re watching the same movie! I don’t know why all these things…
2021 is looking bright for so many reasons — not least of all, the Cincinnati Zoo’s Penguin Parade! The Cincinnati Zoo may have fallen off your radar after the Festival of Lights — but it shouldn’t. Going to the Zoo when it’s cold is magical — you see lots of animals that you wouldn’t normally…
Have you been to Carol Ann’s Carousel? Cincinnati’s Carol Ann’s Carousel celebrates its second birthday this year, and my family has visited countless times in the last few years. It’s something we do anytime we go downtown. This carousel is special; it’s not something you could just find anywhere. Build in Mansfield, OH, the carousel…
