Each year, around December 23rd, I find myself staring into my children’s closets, quickly realizing they have absolutely nothing to wear for Christmas. I know it’s coming, but I guess between the shopping, wrapping, cooking and normal everyday life, it drops to the bottom of the list. But this year, I was happy to plan…
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…
As much as I love fall, I don’t want summer to end. Because this summer, my kids became total water babies. We took swim lessons at the YMCA, spent many an afternoon at various splash parks and took full advantage of our neighbor’s open invitation to use their pool (thanks, Mike and Peggy!). So really,…
Don’t know what to do with the family this weekend? Well don’t worry, because we have the scoop on what is going on around town. 1. FAMILY NIGHT OUT- GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL Friday,August 26 Celebrate the end of summer with a Family Night Out at Goldfish Swim School. There will be an open swim, pizza,…
The Ohio Caverns is a great day adventure and easily located on State Route 245 in West Liberty — about an hour’s drive northwest from Dayton.
Happy Thursday! Here we are here again with what you can expect to do around town this weekend. Dayton Parent brings you the top 5 things happening this weekend. So, get the family out of the house and try one of these great ideas! They are great for all ages. 1. DAY OUT…
Ruby, also known as Chuck E Cheese “Grandma”, celebrates her 90th birthday today at the Florence, KY Chuck E Cheese. We can’t think of a better place for fun! She got flowers, cake, pizza and time in the Ticket Blaster. She is such an inspiration to so many and shows that you are only as…
Can you believe it’s already August?!?! I know my child is getting restless, and is in need of some new entertainment before the school year begins. Just our luck that a new indoor sports/activity center just opened this summer in West Chester: Main Event Entertainment. This unique attraction is for children and adults and guarantees…
Do you not know what to do this weekend? With kids going back to school and summer vacation winding down, you are probably running out of ideas for family fun. Don’t Worry! Dayton Parent has compiled a list of things to do this first weekend in August! 1. ‘CLUB SPLASH’ TEENS NIGHT- THE BEACH…
The Seven Wonders of the World are tragically lost except for the Great Pyramid at Giza. But as my family passes the animal pond at Jungle Jim’s, pausing with throngs of culinary pilgrims to grab a shopping cart, a childish wonderment sweeps over me. Surely, the Eighth Wonder of the World is in Fairfield, Ohio….
