Southwest Ohio Parent Magazine

It's summer, which means it's peak farmers market season around Cincinnati and Dayton. Here are some great local markets to visit and support. We've compiled...

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Where to Creek Stomp in Cincinnati

June 5, 2026

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2026 Cincinnati Fireworks: A Guide to the Best Displays, Events & Viewing Areas

June 4, 2026

Guide

Best Beaches in Southwest Ohio Where You Can Play in the Sand

June 3, 2026

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10 Fun Festivals Worth the Drive

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$3 Summer Movies at AMC Theaters {2026}

Summer Fun Southwest Ohio - June 5, 2026

AMC Theatres' Summer Movie Camp is back this summer with $3 tickets to kid-friendly animated films every Monday and Wednesday from June 22 through...

Parky’s Wetland Adventure at Woodland Mound

Playgrounds Sarah McCosham - June 4, 2026

Some days, I am such a spontaneous, fun and carefree mom, I can hardly stand it. (Other days, I'm at best a Type-A mess...

2026 Cincinnati Fireworks: A Guide to the Best Displays, Events & Viewing Areas

Guide Southwest Ohio - June 4, 2026

If you're looking for fireworks in the Cincinnati area this Fourth of July weekend, you have no shortage of options. From Newport to Springboro,...

Best Beaches in Southwest Ohio Where You Can Play in the Sand

Guide Southwest Ohio - June 3, 2026

Cincinnati and Dayton aren't exactly known for their beaches. But there are actually lots of picturesque places to plan a "beach day" — each...

Worth-the-Drive: Zoombezi Bay Water Park

Summer Fun Southwest Ohio - June 2, 2026

About two hours northeast of Cincinnati, Zoombezi Bay in Powell, Ohio, lays claim to being the largest water park in the state. It sits...

10 Fun Festivals Worth the Drive

Guide Southwest Ohio - June 2, 2026

Festival season is in full swing! You can find lots of charming celebrations happening all around the state. Here are some of the more...

Where to Find U-Pick Berries near Cincinnati {2026}

Guide Southwest Ohio - June 2, 2026

Berry season is one of the better reasons to get outside in Southwest Ohio. Here's where you can pick your own near Cincinnati and...

Gentile Nature Park

Playgrounds Southwest Ohio - June 2, 2026

Gentile Nature Park sits on the north end of Kettering at 915 Peach Orchard Road, a 12.9-acre space that was two decades in the...

The Dublin Irish Festival: A Summer Family Trip You Can’t Miss

Event Southwest Ohio Parent - June 1, 2026

Kid-friendly picks that turn a Festival day into a full-on family adventure Your next adventure is in Dublin, Ohio! The Dublin Irish Festival returns July 31 through Aug. 2, and with kids...