Rain or shine, it’s summer time! Whether you want to stay in and read a book, or head out to eat or play, we’ve got you covered. Then when summer is all over, clean out
your closet and get some new clothes for the fall.WITH CLICKABLE LINKS!
SUMMERGUIDE
Cincinnati and NKY Family’s
Outdoor Spots
THE BEACH WATERPARKYou don’t have to travel far to feel the sand between your toes this summer.2590 Water Park Dr, Mason, OH 45040
CINCINNATI NATURE CENTERThere’s so much to see on the 1,600 acres of land at the Nature Center.4949 Tealtown Rd, Milford, OH 45150
CINCINNATI ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENSThe cheetah cubs and other zoo babies are waiting for you to visit them!3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45220
CONEY ISLAND AND SUNLITE POOLThere are new additions including a huge water play structure: Typhoon Tower.6201 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45230
GREAT AMERICAN BALLPARKTake me out to the ball game! Enjoy a game with the family or join a baseball or softball camp.100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
KINGS ISLAND AND SOAK CITY WATERPARKCheck out wild rides and Soak City’s new waterslide: the Tropical Plunge!6300 Kings Island Dr, Mason, OH 45040
LOVELAND CASTLE (CHATEAU LAROCHE)Take a tour and learn all about Sir Harry and his amazing castle!12025 Shore Rd, Loveland, OH 45140
RIDE THE DUCKS NEWPORTTour through the streets of Cincinnati and Newport and then ride straight into the Ohio River. 1 Aquarium Way, Newport, KY 41071
SAWYER POINT PARK AND YEATMAN’S COVEWhen it’s sunny enjoy the playground, bike rentals and the Otto Armleder Memorial Aquatic Fountain.705 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
SMALE RIVERFRONT PARKFountains, playgrounds and Carol Ann’s Carousel are just some of the fun things to visit.100 W Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
WASHINGTON PARKCheck out Curiosity Saturdays where the whole family can enjoy free, kid-friendly activities.1230 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
WOODLAND MOUNDKids just can’t get enough of the Parky’s Wetland Adventures playground.8250 Old Kellogg Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45255
PARKY’S FARMCome pet the farm animals and enjoy the indoor and outdoor playgrounds.10073 Daly Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231
Summer Reads
LITTLE ONESBeach Baby - Kate Merritt
Rainbow Zoo - Martina HoganThe Wonderful Things you Will be - Emily Winfield Martin
EARLY READERSFinding Winnie - Sophie Blackall
Float - Daniel MiyaresLast Stop on Market Street - Matt de la Peña
TWEENSEcho - Pam Muñoz Ryan
The Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle - Rick RiordanWonder - R.J. Palacio
YOUNG ADULTElenor & Park - Rainbow Rowell
Suffer Love - Ashley Herring BlakeThe Unexpected Everything - Morgan Matsen
GROWN UPSA Man Called Ove - Fredrik Backman
Eligible - Curtis SittenfeldThe Nest - Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeny
CHAPTER BOOKSThe BFG - Roald Dahl
Into the Wild: Yet Another Misadventure - Doreen CroninMVP #1: The Gold Medal Mess - David A. Kelly
Summer Road Trip
THE BOONSHOFT MUSEUM OF DISCOVERYA place where the kids can experience science hands-on.2600 DeWeese Pkwy, Dayton, OH 45414
MORGAN’S CANOE AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURESKayak, canoe or take a rafting tour! It’s fun for the whole family to enjoy!7040 Whitewater River Lane Brookville, IN 47012
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCEVisit the world’s largest military aviation museum for the opening of their fourth building June 11.1100 Spaatz St, Dayton, OH 45431
YOUNG’S JERSEY DAIRYThere’s so much to do (and eat!) at this working dairy farm.6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Baby Play Spots
BLUE COCOON MOM&ME PLAY CAFÉMeet some new families and relax while your babies play in the ball pit and with other children.9361 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242
BLUE MANATEE CHILDREN’S BOOKSTOREEvery Thursday bring your babies to Manababies to learn about language with rhymes and bouncy times.3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
CINCINNATI FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTERThere are so many classes for your babies to learn and grow.4244 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
DUKE ENERGY CHILDREN’S MUSEUMLittle Sprouts Farm is for children aged 4 and younger, so your little ones have a safe place to play.1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45203
COSICheck out this awesome science museum with fun for all ages. Game Masters: The Exhibition opens on June 11!333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
JUMP AND JACKSThe Toddler Zone is made just for babies up to age 2!7102 Office Park Dr, West Chester, OH 45069
RED BALLOON CAFÉ & PLAYThis indoor play place is perfect for kids up to age 6, but babies under 1 get in free!6200 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45213
TOTTER’S OTTERVILLETot’s Center is a perfect place for babies 18 months and younger to roam free.4314 Boron Dr, Covington, KY 41015
Kids Eat Free
SUNDAYLa Cazuela - All Day
MONDAYBuffalo Wings and Rings - All DayQuaker Steak and Lube - All Day
TUESDAYBd’s Mongolian Grill - 6 to 9pmBob Evans - After 4pmBrazenhead - All DayGold Star Chili - After 4pmHofbrauhaus - All Day (Second Tuesday, every month)IKEA - All DayLonestar Steakhouse - All DayMoe’s Southwestern Grill - After 4pmTom & Chee - All DayUno Pizzeria & Grill - All Day
WEDNESDAYPizza Tower - 4 to 9pmRed Squirrel - 4 to 8pmWalt’s Barbeque - All DayWhole Food’s Market - 4 to 8pm
THURSDAYLaszlo’s Iron Skillet - After 4pm
FRIDAYQdoba - After 4pm
EVERYDAYFricker’s - All DayGolden Corral - All Day (Kids 3 & Under)Jersey Mike’s - After 5pmPonderosa - All Day (Kids 3 & Under)Toot’s - All Day (Hot Dog Basket)
OTHERBuffalo Joe’s - Mon. and Wed., All DayJ. Gumbo’s - Mon. and Wed., After 5pmSkyline Chili - Varies by LocationSteak and Shake - Sat. and Sun., All Day
Rainy Day Outings
CREATION MUSEUMThe petting zoo and ziplines are just some of the fun activities at the Creation Museum.2800 Bullittsburg Church Rd, Petersburg, KY 41080
ENTERTRAINMENT JUNCTIONCheck out the two world-class attractions: the Train Journey and the A-Maze-N Funhouse.7379 Squire Ct, West Chester, OH 45069
GET AIRThis trampoline park has a fidget ladder and ninja course! Go get some air.7106 Office Park Dr, West Chester, OH 45069
LAZER KRAZEWhat could be cooler than a multi-level lazer tag game?7082 Columbia Rd, Maineville, OH 450391335 Donaldson Hwy, Erlanger, KY 41018
LET’S GO DOODLINUse your endless imagination and creativity to paint something great!7707 Five Mile Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Consignment Stores
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POGO PLAYThere’s plenty of play areas and structures for kids of all ages.10870 Kenwood Rd, Blue Ash, OH 45242
SCENE 75Spend the day playing arcade games or racing your family in go-karts.876 OH-28, Milford, OH 45150
SKATETOWN USARollerskating is a great way to get rid of the rainy day blues.8730 North Pavillion Drive, West Chester, OH 45069
SKYZONEThere’s so much to do on trampolines like basketball, dodgeball and jumping in the Foam Zone.11745 Commons Dr, Springdale, OH 45246
THE WEB EXTREME ENTERTAINMENTMini golf, mini bowling, go karts, lazer tag, and zombies! You’ve got to check this out.7172 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester, OH 45069
NEWPORT AQUARIUMTouch the starfish and take on the Shark Bridge!1 Levee Way, Newport, KY 41071
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