Want to start your child on the path to reading success? Washington-Centerville Public Library has a new program that will help you do just that! 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a fun way to challenge you and your child to make a commitment to reading. Stop by our Library to pick up a reading journal…
It’s time for our second annual Trunk or Treat at Goldfish Swim School! Come show off your Halloween “spirit” by taking part in our costume contest and win fun prizes! This event is FREE to the public and the first 500 kids will get a free trick or treat bag! When: Friday, October 27 from 6:00-…
Here are 10 spooky (but not too scary) Halloween movies that will help set the holiday spirit for the entire family. The Nightmare Before Christmas Rated: PG for some scary imagesJack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloween Town, is bored with doing the same thing every year for Halloween. One day he stumbles into Christmas Town, and…
Charm at the Farm is an open-air vintage market located on a 56-acre formerly award-winning Clydesdale horse farm in quaint, Lebanon, OH. Charm at the Farm Vintage Market is a one-of-a-kind shopping experience in a breathtaking setting. It is open seasonally on select weekends only. The best regional artisans and shops come together…
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…
The Cincinnati Zoo will once again be transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 35th annual PNCFestival of Lights beginning November 18. With 3 million lights, Santa & his reindeer, plus new light displays, this family holiday tradition can’t be missed. Get your discounted tickets for the Festival of Lights today — the earlier you purchase,…
I’ve been reading a book recently called Thirty Million Words: Building a Child’s Brain by Dana Suskind, MD. It focuses on three key ways in which parents can interact with their children to help their child’s brain development: tune in, talk more, and take turns (the “Three Ts”). The book goes into great detail about…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! This time of year there’s plenty of festive, fun and family-friendly activities to go around. And while you’ll likely be shopping up a storm for the upcoming holidays, there are plenty of free activities for your family to enjoy. Here are 15 free things to do in…
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. …
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…
