I know you’re still running around buying presents and trying to make it through December, but it’s not too soon to start to think about making plans to ring in the New Year–Family Friendly style, that is. Whether you want to ring in the New Year with your kids or if you’re looking for a… [read more]
This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of The Arts
Giveaway closed. Thank you to everyone who entered. Congratulations to FFC reader, Julia P! Those of you who have been reading Family Friendly Cincinnati for a while know how passionate we are about the arts and supporting them in our communities. It’s a topic you’ll find us writing about on a pretty regular basis. As such, we… [read more]
Santa is Real: Found on every corner of the City of Independence Christmas Walk
FOR GROWN UPS ONLY Wanting to kindle some holiday spirit, I attended at Saturday night church service hoping to sing a few holiday songs and to hear a hopeful message. To my dismay, the music director began the service by stating that Santa Claus was not real. “And if you have small children sitting with you in this evening’s… [read more]
The Spirit of Christmas with American Legacy Tours
Cincinnati never ceases to amaze me. There is always something new to see, do and learn. Rich in history, one area of Cincinnati that has gone through a reawakening is Over-the-Rhine (OTR). OTR is filled with boutique shops, excellent dining (Taste of Belgium, Senate, Lavomatic to name a few), great venues for live performances (The… [read more]
Family First Saturdays at the Cincinnati Art Museum
We are so lucky to live where we do. Greater Cincinnati has so many opportunities for our kids to experience the arts and many of these events are free. One place that I love visiting with my girls is the Cincinnati Art Museum. The Cincinnati Art Museum is always free (parking is $4 for non-members)… [read more]
Holiday Follies returns for a third helping of Christmas Cheer! (Giveaway Closed)
Congratulations to Maureen (comment #4) – she was the lucky winner of the Family Four Pack for Opening Night! Have a great time Maureen! Last year one of our favorite Christmas memories was seeing Holiday Follies 2 at the Taft, hoping on the Holiday Trolly and then taking in all the Downtown Dazzle fun. It… [read more]
A Cincinnati Tradition Finds a New Home at the Museum Center
Giveaway Closed. Congratulations to FFC reader, Jessie W.! Thanks to everyone who entered! There is nothing more Christmas in Cincinnati than the Duke Energy Holiday Train collection. Generations of families make this an annual pilgrimage and you’d be hard-pressed to find a native that doesn’t have a fond memory or two from a holiday visit… [read more]
Family Friendly Holiday Activities Around Cincinnati
The holidays are finally here and it’s time to get out and make memories, perhaps even start new traditions! We’ve scoured the town to bring you some of our top picks when it comes to holiday fun. As always, if you notice we missed a great event, please share it in the comments! We wish… [read more]
