Family Friendly Cincinnati

Susan is a freelance writer, editor and blogger who thrives on flexibility in her professional and personal life. She is the mother of a preschooler daughter and infant son. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Susan has explored many of the city’s family-friendly offerings (some as both a kid and as a parent). She’s always looking for cool stuff to do with the kiddos and places where people don’t sneer at you for toting little ones. And she loves sharing the best of her finds with other parents!
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What’s Up This Weekend (July 10-11, 2010)
By Susan
Posted in Downtown, What's up this weekend on 9 July 2010
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Saturday
Is there an early riser in your family who likes birds? Hike along with a guide at Cincinnati Nature Center’s Rowe Woods for a two-hour Bird Walk, starting at 8 a.m. ($5, free for members). Don’t forget the binoculars!
Catch a flick with the fam at Sharonville Fine Arts Center, which is showing Harry Potter and [...]

What’s Up This Weekend (June 18-20)
By Susan
Posted in Downtown, What's up this weekend on 17 June 2010
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Tis the weekend to celebrate our favorite dads, so don’t miss Kristin’s awesome Father’s Day Fun in Cincinnati post. It’s chock-full of cool ideas for how to spend some quality time with Dad. (Plus there are some cute pics of FFC’s favorite fathers, including mine!) Otherwise, there are plenty more fun things to do with [...]

What’s Up This Weekend (May 29-31, 2010)
By Susan
Posted in Downtown, What's up this weekend on 27 May 2010
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If you’ll be staying in town this weekend, there are p-l-e-n-t-y of family-friendly activities and events to choose from in the greater Cincinnati area. Have a happy, safe Memorial Day weekend, everyone!
Taste of Cincinnati
It’s a crazy, crowded, chaotic mix of food, music and fun. When you’re at Taste, you could go for an afternoon or [...]

Lazer Kraze Ticket Giveaway – 2nd Chance (CLOSED)
By Susan
Posted in Family Friendly Giveaways on 21 May 2010
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Win a 4-pack of tickets to Lazer Kraze
If you didn’t win the first Lazer Kraze giveaway earlier this month, here’s your second chance to get a 4-pack of tickets! Lazer Kraze, one of the largest laser tag arenas in the country, offers three distinct playing levels and can accommodate up to 40 players [...]

J.D. Legends Entertainment Complex Giveaway ~ Closed
By Susan
Posted in Family Friendly Giveaways on 20 May 2010
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Win a $30 Gift Certificate from J.D. Legends (2 Winners)
J.D. Legends and Strike Zone Lanes are a state-of-the-art award-winning Restaurant and Family Fun Center focused on providing greater Cincinnati with a fun entertainment option for the whole family. Fabulous food and drinks, bowling, beach volleyball, a great tiki bar, live music and events, a huge [...]

Ohio Renaissance Festival Ticket Giveaway ~ Closed
By Susan
Posted in Family Friendly Giveaways on 17 May 2010
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Win a 4-Pack of Tickets to the Ohio Renaissance Festival
If you didn’t win last week’s Ohio Renaissance Festival giveaway, here’s a second chance to win! Ranked as one of top five renaissance festivals in the country, the Ohio Renaissance Festival promises an exciting day full of living history. Listen to singing [...]

The Workshops of David T Smith Cookbooks Giveaway (4 Winners) ~ Closed
By Susan
Posted in Family Friendly Giveaways on 16 May 2010
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Win 1 of 4 Cookbooks
Since early 1980, The Workshops of David T. Smith has crafted fine reproduction furniture, chairs, pottery, and custom kitchens.  The cabinetmakers, finishers, potters, and craftspeople, who work in the collection of shops at The Workshops, all strive to reproduce antique pieces that are “true in spirit.”  They create an endless number of [...]