We all know how important it is to get our children reading, and for them to enjoy it. Reading skills contribute to not only their success in school, but success in life. In inspiring my children to read, I have always come at it from the angle that reading allows you to going on adventures,… [read more]
Win Tickets to The Tricky Caterpillar at Playhouse in The Park (Closed)
This giveaway has closed. Congratulations to Chris Einhaus! Cincinnati’s Playhouse in the Park is not just for adults. Did you know they also have a theatre series for children too? Each winter they host the Rosenthal Next Generation Theatre Series on Saturdays and know that it’s not your typical theatre experience. They fill the… [read more]
Share The Love – Graeter’s Baked Goods
Giveaway closed. Thank you to everyone who entered! Congratulations go out to FFC reader, Gretchen! For most of us, when we think of Graeter’s, we think of ice cream. Delicious, creamy, chocolate-chunky ice cream. But, if you’ve stopped by Graeter’s lately, you know they are now SO.MUCH.MORE. They are also a bakery, and were not… [read more]
Shop Local: MainStrasse Village
This holiday season we’ve talked a lot about shopping local, about supporting small and mid-sized businesses located in our communities. We even worked with small businesses across the area to put together our first Shop Local Shopping Guide, which even has some special offers in it for our readers. Today we continue that effort with… [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]
Shop Local Guide
As many of you know, over the course of the past few weeks we’ve been inviting local, independent businesses to submit a listing for a SHOP LOCAL guide. Well the day has finally come to share the final guide with you – just under 60 local businesses, many of which are offering special… [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]
US Bank Ice Rink Opens Downtown
You know the holidays are here when it’s time for the opening of the US Bank Ice Rink on Fountain Square! The family-friendly destination opens today at 10am for it’s 5th season! In addition to regular ice skating, the ice rink will host a variety of family friendly events, including regular visits from Santa every Saturday… [read more]
