Each year as Halloween approaches, those who love a good scare look forward to the start of Kings Island’s popular Halloween Haunt. But for those of us who have little ones at home that can’t quite handle the fear factor (or for moms who can’t handle it, either), the amusement park has the perfect compromise. The Great…
The Midwest’s premier outdoor adventure festival returns Oct. 7 & 8th! Explore the active side of Dayton with the whole family at Five Rivers MetroParks’ 2017 Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience, presented by KIND. This event will feature two days of outdoor adventure from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Eastwood MetroPark, 1385 Harshman…
Take a short trip over to Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve on September 9, 2017, From 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. for an uplifting and informative afternoon of nature photography. Join photographer and naturalist David Woehr on a late summer stroll through the inspiring natural habitats of Fort Ancient. Capturing on film the beauty…
Here are our family-friendly weekend top 5 things to do this in Dayton this weekend. Germanfest Picnic Location: Riverscape Metro ParkDate: Friday, August 11- Sunday, August 13 Dust off the dirndls and lederhosen, grab your favorite beer stein, and get ready to “Get your Gemütlichkeit on” at the 34th annual…
Whether you are battling over broccoli or struggling over squash, trying to convince children to eat their veggies and try new foods can be tough. Parents worry about their children developing good eating habits, getting essential vitamins and staying healthy—all of which can be attained with exercise and daily servings of vegetables. VEGGIE-PALOOZASaturday, August 12,…
Butterfly life cycles, bat sonar, food chains, dinosaur extinction, and bird migration are just a few of the topics you can learn about while perfecting your miniature golf swing at the Fore! the Planet exhibit at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery this summer. Even though watching toddlers play putt-putt is equal parts hysterical and frustrating,…
The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery invites you to discover cool and exciting research in solar-eclipse- related science. On Saturday, August 19, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Super Science Saturday presents Solar Eclipse 2017 this time at the Boonshoft Museum’s quarterly Free Day that aims to make science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics accessible and fun for…
The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery invites you to join us for a family friendly Happy Hatchday celebration for Segundo, the beloved desert tortoise, Saturday, August 5, at 2:00 p.m. Segundo, an animal star, is one of the most popular residents of the Discovery Zoo at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, and will celebrate his 20th…
Now in its 34th year, Germanfest Picnic is a 3-day celebration of Dayton’s rich German heritage. Its new location at RiverScape MetroPark will allow for future growth of the Germanfest Picnic. Starting with extended hours this year –Friday, August 11, 5:00- 11:00 pm, Saturday, August 12,11:00 am- 11:00 pm and Sunday, August 13 from…
Newport Aquarium is the Shark Capital of the Midwest and with so many shark habitats to SEA, TOUCH and EXPLORE, it’s the best place to celebrate Discovery Channel’s Shark Week. See sharks like never before when you cross over the open waters of the 385,000-gallon Surrounded by Sharks exhibit on Shark Bridge. Experience what it feels like to touch…
