Southwest Ohio Parent Magazine

There’s something special about handing kids a pair of scissors and letting them explore a field of flowers. From bright sunflowers to fragrant lavender,...

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March 31, 2026

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5 Cheap or Free Outdoor Day Trips Near Cincinnati

March 31, 2026

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March 26, 2026

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Float Troy: One-of-a-Kind Floating Tent Experience

Hidden Gems Rebecca Matteson - April 20, 2026

Do your kiddos wake up every day looking for an adventure? Connect them with nature and excitement overnight on a floating tent in Troy,...

Zoo Babies at The Cincinnati Zoo

Things To Do Southwest Ohio - April 20, 2026

May means babies at the Cincinnati Zoo! If you're able to visit this month, be on the lookout for the stork statues that mark...

Pick Your Own Lavender at Sunset Ridge Lavender Farm

Things To Do Southwest Ohio - April 20, 2026

Tucked away in the rolling hills of Enon, Ohio, Sunset Ridge Lavender Farm is a peaceful retreat that feels like a world away. With...

Saturday Morning Vibes Cereal Bar

Around Town Pam Freeman - April 19, 2026

Attention, cereal lovers! Saturday Morning Vibes Cereal Bar in Cincinnati might be your new best friend. You know you’ve done it before, whether you’ve...

The Music of Star Wars

Online Spotlight Southwest Ohio Parent - April 15, 2026

MAY 1-3 at Music Hall Travel to galaxies far, far away as the Cincinnati Pops performs the best music from across the Star Wars universe...

The Greatest Show On Earth® is coming soon to Columbus this April!

Online Spotlight Southwest Ohio Parent - April 10, 2026

The Circus is here! You’re invited to the most next-level family fun party on the planet. The all-new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is a...

Where to Cut Your Own Flowers in Southwest Ohio

Guide Southwest Ohio - April 10, 2026

There’s something special about handing kids a pair of scissors and letting them explore a field of flowers. From bright sunflowers to fragrant lavender,...

6 Ohio Hot Air Balloon Festivals {2026}

Summer Fun Southwest Ohio - April 6, 2026

Have you ever been to a hot air balloon festival? Hot Air Balloon Festivals are family-friendly events that often have something everyone will enjoy....

2026 FREE Summer Music Series at RiverScape MetroPark

Summer Fun Southwest Ohio - April 3, 2026

In an exciting announcement, RiverScape MetroPark has unveiled its highly anticipated lineup for the 2026 Summer Music Series. Music lovers can look forward to...

Crescent Park: Wyoming’s Epic Accessible Playground

Playgrounds Rebecca Matteson - April 2, 2026

Tucked behind the business district of Wyoming in a cute corner of Crescent and Worthington Avenue, Crescent Park is a fully accessible playground! The...