THINGS TO DO //
FRI 01 The Nature of Kids – iSTEM iSTEM, you STEM, we all STEM! This week, we're learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—also known as STEM. Build, create, and brain your way through the day! • Location: Forest Run MetroPark, Time: 10-11:30 am, yourmetroparks.net
Story Time in the Garden Join them for their weekly story time that promises to engage your youngster(s) in the joys of nature and imaginative adventure! • Location: Highfield Discovery Garden, Time: 10- 10:30 am, greatparks.org
FRI 01̶SUN 10 Independence
Day Family Fun Weekend Youngs Dairy Young's is open regular hours through the holiday! Take advantage of a special Family Value wristband good for all day, unlimited family fun at Young’s Jersey Dairy! • Location: Young’s Jersey Diary, Time: 10 am- 10 pm, youngsdairy.com/july-4thweekend
SAT 02̶MON 04 Northside
Rock N' Roll Carnival The Northside Rock N' Roll Carnival is happy to be back this summer at Hoffner Park. There will be a lot of fun local and national artists performing at the carnival this summer. • Location: Hoffner Park, Time: Sat/Sun Opens at 3 pm, Mon opens at 11 am, northsiderocks.com FREE
SUN 03 Balloon Glow Watch the night sky glow with hot air balloons, jump and play on inflatable obstacles, enjoy carnival food and games, and end the night with Rozzi's Famous Fireworks! Enjoy all of Coney Island’s favorites like Sunlite Pool, Cannonball Cove, and Twister. PLUS, challenge yourself on the massive inflatable obstacle course, the Challenge Zone! • Location: Coney Island, Time: 10 am, coneyislandpark. com/event/balloon-glow-2 FREE / free for families!
*ONGOING /a recurring event
JULY 2022
City of Dayton Lights in Flight Fireworks Show and Festival Celebrate Dayton with live music, food, beverages and kids' activities. Watch the City's Lights in Flight spectacular visual display over the Great Miami River. Fireworks take off at 10pm • Location: RiverScape
Family Storytime in the Park Come join your neighborhood librarians at Gary Sherman Park for a half hour of stories, songs, and silliness. These events will be weather permitting and they recommend you bring some water, blankets, and snacks for your family, should you desire. • Location: Gary Sherman Park, Time:
SUN 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Family
WED 06 Under the Sea Party
MetroPark, Time: 5-10 pm, metroparks.org FREE
ARTventures Enjoy a family-friendly, docent-led tour for families to explore highlights of their permanent collections. Public tours are always FREE and meet in the front lobby. • Location: Cincinnati Art Museum, Time: 2-3 pm, cincinnatiartmuseum.org
MON 04 Red, White and
BOOM! Come together and celebrate Independence Day from sea to shining sea. Join JMR and the Pops for a showcase of American favorites inspired by the beauty of this land and its peoples. This is America the Beautiful for all—with music to lift your spirit and set your heart aglow. Stick around for the post-concert fireworks! • Location: Riverbend Music Center, Time: 8 pm, cincinnatisymphony.org
Red, White & Blue Ash Outstanding live music, headlined by Gavin DeGraw, along with fantastic fireworks, Fretboard Brewing Red, White & Blue Ash has family-fun festival rides, local food vendors, drinks, live character performances, and more! • Location: Summit Park Blue Ash, blueashevents.com
TUES 05 Preschool Storytime in
the Nature PlayScape Join them for a unique, outdoor storytime in the Nature PlayScape. Their story expert will read nature-themed books and offer a special craft. Each week is a new nature topic. Perfect for ages 2-5 with an adult. • Location: Cincinnati
11:30- Noon, daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE
They will celebrate the fun things that below the ocean has to offer with crafts, games and other activities. •
Location: MidPointe Library Liberty, Time: 11 am- Noon, midpointelibrary.org FREE
THURS 07 Smale Family Fun Days Enjoy free ice cream from UDF, face painting stations, balloon artists, animal encounters, and puppet shows. This month: Live Music with Wump Mucket Puppet Show • Location: Smale Riverfront Park, Time: 10 am- 1 pm, cincinnati-oh.gov
Wild With My Child: Drip Drop Drizzle Pop During this meander-at-your-ownpace program, young children and their caregivers will explore “all things water”. • Location: Cincinnati Nature Center, Time: 10:15-11:15 am, cincynature.org
FRI 08 Trail "Scavenger" Hunt
Meet their special guest scavenger, the vulture, and then pick up a sheet for a challenge of your very own. Turn in your completed sheet by 3 p.m. for a prize. • Location: Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, Time: 11 am- 2 pm, greatparks.org
Nature Center, Time: 10 am, cincynature.org *SN / special needs friendly
/ a SW Ohio Parent favorite!
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