I’m always on the lookout for FREE activities and events that are not only fun for the kids, but fun for the whole family. On Saturday, October 4th there will be the trifecta of FREE family fun, and it all takes place in Covington! Our friends at the Devou Good Project, Children, Inc. and the… [read more]
The Great Gatsby at the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Last weekend the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company debuted their latest production, “The Great Gatsby” and Family Friendly Cincinnati was invited to see the show. We loved our date night at the theater, enjoying some Gin Rickey cocktails, “Much Abrew About Nothing” beer from Christian Moerlein and complimentary appetizers from Elegant Fare. It was a lovely opening… [read more]
Mason Heritage & Bicycle Festival this Saturday, Sept. 13
There’s something to be said for hometown pride and this weekend Festivals of Mason and the City of Mason are ready to showcase our hometown. It’s a day filled with a wonderful parade, children laughing, neighborly greetings, good eats and plenty of family fun. Festivals of Mason works hard every year to make sure that our… [read more]
blue manatee bookstore and The Zoo welcome author Carl Hiassen
We love meeting our favorite authors, and we love blue manatee children’s bookstore & decafe, and we love The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. And we really love when those three things come together in one amazing event! blue manatee and The Zoo are hosting best-selling author Carl Hiassen as he discusses and signs his new… [read more]
Oktoberfest in Cincinnati & NKY
The Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky region has a rich German history that goes back hundreds of years. And in celebration of our area’s German heritage there are Oktoberfest events aplenty in the fall months. From August until October, on both sides of the river, in churches and on the streets, you can find numerous Oktoberfest… [read more]
Guest Post: Freestore Foodbank’s Quacky
Please join us in welcoming Quacky to Family Friendly Cincinnati! Quacky is the official mascot for the Freestore Foodbank’s annual Rubber Duck Regatta. Quacky is preparing to celebrate his 20th Birthday on Sunday, August 31 but before then, he took a little break to have some fun and visit with us. Check it out: _________________________________… [read more]
King Arthur’s Court Toys Hosts LEGO Building Event (Giveaway Closed)
FFC advertiser, King Arthur’s Court Toys Do you have a LEGO fanatic at home? Have you ever taken them to King Arthur’s Court Toys? If you haven’t been, King Arthur’s is a great independent toy store located in Oakley (near Spotted Goose and blue manatee children’s bookstore) that probably has the LARGEST selection of… [read more]
blue manatee Hosts Signing with Children’s Author Loren Long
We’re super excited to share with you that Loren Long will be visiting blue manatee children’s bookstore & decafé (blue manatee) on Saturday, September 23rd from 2-3pm. If you’re not familiar with Long, he is an award-winning and New York Times best-selling author and illustrator who is best known for his adorable “Otis” picture book… [read more]
