It seems to me that all through the year Fountain Square is a hopping place to be. And the summer is probably the most hopping season of all! There are movie nights, live music, a farmer’s market and more! My family loves to spend time downtown, and we especially love FREE fun downtown. Last night… [read more]
Reading Rocks Summer Reading Program
“Reading Rocks” at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County this summer with their music-themed Summer Reading Program. We love this program not only because reading is so important for our children but also because this is one parents can get in on the action with as well. We’re behind the 8 ball in… [read more]
2012 Free Summer Movies for Kids at Mariemont Theatre
My kids are out for the Summer and I’m always on the lookout for something we can do that is a perfect score for all of us – fun for my kids yet easy and inexpensive for me. My kids love love love to go to the movies and I do to, but I hate… [read more]
The Taft Museum of Art’s off the wall idea – Art for All
We are thrilled to welcome Tricia Suit, with the Taft Museum of Art, to Family Friendly Cincinnati today. In June the Taft will officially kick off the celebration of the museum’s 80th anniversary with ART FOR ALL, a fun all inclusive celebration of art, and she’s sharing all the details with us. ————————————————————- There’s no… [read more]
Family-Friendly Theater Options at the Cincinnati Fringe Festival
Living in Greater Cincinnati we are so fortunate to have so many opportunities to introduce our children to live theater. Seeing kids get excited for the arts is magical and this year the Cincinnati Fringe Festival will have family-friendly and teen-friendly options. The 9th annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival takes place from May 29 to June… [read more]
Acting Up Presents “Honk!”
Living in Mason, we are so fortunate to have opportunities for our kids to participate in live musical theatre. One young performers community theater group that has opened its arms for many local children is the non-profit Acting Up. On June 8-10, they are putting on another family-friendly and fun musical show called “Honk!. It… [read more]
Summerfair Cincinnati is back in town!
Giveaway Closed. Congratulations to FFC reader, Gretchen. This is the time of year that sees a favorite event return to the area…for the 45th time! That’s right, Summerfair Cincinnati is in its 45th year this year and it’s back at Coney Island for another wonderful weekend! June 1, 2 and 3 are the days to… [read more]
Does Your Child Love Music?
I cannot carry a tune in a bucket. By some crazy miracle, my first born sounds like an angel when he sings. He can play the guitar and is actually able to tell you the note you are playing without watching what string you pluck….in fact, I’m not even sure it’s called a string. I know… [read more]
