Thomas the Train is returning to the Queen City with the ever-popular “Everything Thomas” at EnterTRAINment Junction in West Chester for the entire month of February. This indoor family-friendly celebration of the world’s most famous tank engine, Thomas, includes Thomas wooden train layouts, Thomas HO scale electric train display, videos, Thomas & Friends scavenger hunts, crafts,… [read more]
Blue Manatee Bookstore Hosts Events in February for Kids of All Ages
As winter rages on into February there is no better place for you and the kids to escape the chill than in a cozy and warm book store. Blue Manatee Bookstore is located in Oakley and is an award-winning independent bookstore that caters specifically to kids, so the little ones will be entertained all day… [read more]
New Stingray Experience Coming to Newport Aquarium
Stingray Hideaway: Enter their World; the only stingray experience of its kind in North America, will open at the Newport Aquarium this May. The highly interactive new exhibit will allow guests to discover one of the ocean’s most mysterious animals from above and below the water’s surface and even the opportunity to touch them. Stingray… [read more]
Little Shop of Horrors Now On Stage at Playhouse in The Park
(News Release, Provided) The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park heats up winter with a hothouse production of the beloved, campy classic Little Shop of Horrors, running in the Robert S. Marx Theatre now through Feb. 19. The New York Times called the musical, “Exuberant … leaves the audience ravenous for more.” Based on Roger Corman’s 1960… [read more]
Kenton County Library Shares 2016 Top Books for Teens, Tweens
As a parent of two boys with voracious reading appetites, we are always looking for recommendations on new books to grab from our local library. To help us get going in the new year, The Kenton County Public Library recently sent us the top 10 books checked out for children and young adults in 2016. Check out the… [read more]
Spring is blooming early in Cincinnati at Krohn Conservatory’s Spring Show
The family can get a little taste of the Big Easy when Krohn Conservatory opens their 2017 Spring Show, Blooms on the Bayou, on January 21. Blooms on the Bayou is inspired by the colorful culture of New Orleans and the different aspects of the city. The displays will pay homage to New Orleans’ festive… [read more]
Kick off 2017 with the Great Parks of Hamilton County
Winter is in full swing and there is no better way to enjoy the beauty of the season than to venture to one of the many parks that make up the Great Parks of Hamilton County. There is plenty for the whole family to do and the kiddos will love exploring the outdoors while having… [read more]
Everybody in the pool! Why winter is the best time to get your kids swimming at Goldfish Swim School in West Chester
Cincinnati-area families may not be thinking too much about beach and pool season during the chilly and snowy winter days ahead, but the fact is that this is the time of year to dig out those swimsuits and get your kiddos in the pool! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are… [read more]