Just because the kids are back in school doesn’t mean you can’t still have some fun and adventures! September is full of some awesome events, including a multitude of festivals all over the region. And lately the weather has been gorgeous, so it’s a perfect time to get outdoors and have some fun. Check out… [read more]
BB Riverboats Cruise Giveaway
Our summer fun partner, BB Riverboats is collaborating with us to bring you an awesome giveaway! If you aren’t familiar with BB Riverboats they offer a wide variety of riverboat cruises along the Ohio River. These cruises are perfect for everyone, the young and the old alike. They are perfect for visitors to our area,… [read more]
The Taste of Kenton County presented by the Kenton County Public Library
We love supporting the wonderful local organizations and businesses in our community, so you can imagine our delight when we were invited to attend the Taste of Kenton County, a fundraiser for the Kenton County Public Library on August 27th. Not only will the funds raised at this event help one of our awesome local… [read more]
Carnegie Hosts After-school Workshops for Kids
Schools are back in session, and so are The Carnegie‘s Scripps Howard ArtStop Artist Series Workshops! The Carnegie has opened registration for the fall and early winter sessions of the popular after-school sessions, and the first classes start on Wednesday, August 26. Taught by local teaching artists, Scripps Howard ArtStop Artist Series workshops offer a wide… [read more]
Turn Your Backyard Into a Fun and Safe Playground
When you were young, you probably spent hours playing outdoors. Once the school bell rang, you and your friends would run towards the park and play for hours on the jungle gym, slide, or tire swing. You would just keep playing until the sun went down, or your parents came to pick you up. But… [read more]
Camping in a Yurt at Hueston Woods State Park
School starts this week and this past weekend, I took my girls and their friends for an end of summer camping adventure at Hueston Woods State Park. Hueston Woods is part of the Ohio State Park system and it’s a beautiful place to visit and enjoy nature. Plus it was an easy 45 minute drive… [read more]
Beads of Courage Challenge at Brazee Street Studios
Local glass artists will be at Brazee Street Studios on Saturday, September 19 for a marathon bead making session. During the annual Beads of Courage Bead Challenge, artists create one-of-a-kind glass beads that will be given to children coping with serious illness to help them record, tell, and own their story of courage. Families are… [read more]
Day Out With Thomas Returns to LM&M Railroad
Choo! Choo! It’s time for one of our favorite events —> Thomas the Tank Engine is headed back to Cincinnati to celebrate friendship with its Day Out With Thomas®: The Celebration Tour 2015. Little engineers from across the Tri-State will burst with excitement when they see (and ride on) Thomas the Train at LM&M Railroad August 21-23 & 28-30 for… [read more]