It’s pumpkin patch season! Here’s your guide to the best Cincinnati pumpkin patches open for fun in fall 2026 – most within an 1.5 hour drive from the city.
Cincinnati Splash Pads Summer 2026
All the Cincinnati splash pads open this summer
Looking for the best places to cool down in the Queen City this summer? Then check out my Cincinnati splash pads guide! I’ve got the complete list of splash pads, spraygrounds & more open around Cincinnati for summer 2026.
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Cincinnati Shaded Playgrounds
There are several playgrounds around Cincinnati with at least partial shade to help keep you cool during the summer months. Not all of them have total coverage, but the playgrounds in this list have enough shade for kids to be able to play without being directly in the sun the entire time. Here are some of our favorite Cincinnati shaded playgrounds.
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Cincinnati Indoor Play Places
The best indoor play centers, cafes, playgrounds and more around Cincinnati to enjoy in 2025
One of the best ways to survive a midwest winter and crazy spring weather with little kids is to spend time at one of the many Cincinnati indoor play places. From play pretend towns to indoor playgrounds, from inflatables and free play places, and from trampoline parks to play cafes designed for the littlest ones in mind, there’s an indoor play place that’s perfect for everyone. Check out our list of Cincinnati Indoor Play Places to check out in 2025 to find the perfect spot for you!
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Cincinnati Kid-Friendly Museums
The best museums for littles around Cincinnati
Cincinnati is home to its very own children’s museum (located within the Cincinnati Museum Center), but did you know that there are many other museums that are great for kids? Here are all of the wonderful Cincinnati kid-friendly museums to enjoy.
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Best Spots for Creeking around Cincinnati
The splash pads may not be open yet, but there are still plenty of creeks to splash in and explore around the Queen City. So strap on your rain boots or water shoes and check out the best creeking spots around Cincinnati – as recommended by you!
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10 Best: Cincinnati Fall Bucket List 2021
All about having some fall fun, but unsure what to do? Check out my Cincinnati fall bucket list for 2021.
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Cincinnati Holiday Attractions
Here you’ll find guides to all the best Cincinnati holiday attractions to enjoy this winter! From where to see Santa and enjoy holiday lights, to where to go ice skating and see holiday trains, this guide has it all.
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Santa in Cincinnati 2025
Ready for your close up with jolly old St. Nick?
How lucky are we that Santa is making so many stops around the Queen City this year? There are many great places to visit Santa – and snap a photo or two. Check out my guide to the best spots to see Santa in Cincinnati for Christmas 2025.
And remember – Santa’s visits usually vary from the days and hours of the holiday attraction he is visiting. Santa typically arrives the weekend after Thanksgiving and heads back up to the North Pole on December 23 or 24. Most holiday attractions run a week or two longer than Santa’s visit, so double check dates before heading out!
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Holiday Gift Guide for School-Aged Kids
Gift ideas for your favorite 6, 7 and 8 year olds
As our son gets older, he is becoming much more particular in what he wants for the holidays. In this gift guide for school-aged kids in early elementary school, you’ll find some of our favorite toys for little ones ages 6 to 8 years old. These are toys and games our son loves and has on his wish list this year.
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Cincinnati Holiday Trains 2025
ALL ABOARD for Cincinnati holiday trains season!
Enjoying Cincinnati holiday trains has been a staple festive activity in our house since my son was a baby. In 2025, there are 13 Cincinnati holiday train displays and ride-on train attractions around Cincinnati. So hop on board, and enjoy Cincinnati holiday train seasons before it choo choos out of town.
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Holiday Gift Guide for Preschoolers
Gift ideas for your favorite 4 and 5 year olds
As a preschooler, my son loves many of the same types of toys as he did as a toddler, including building toys, puzzles, and play pretend toys. But these toys are a bit more advanced and have more pieces – and are honestly a bit more fun to play with. The toys on this list are best for ages 4 to 5 years old. Everything on this gift guide for preschoolers are toys that we own or are similar to things we loved when our son was 4 and 5 years old.
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Holiday Gift Guide for Toddlers
Our favorite toys for 2 & 3 year olds
Toddlers are the perfect combination of fun and crazy. At this age, my son really loved puzzles, building toys, play pretend toys, and toys that helped him get out all that energy – and my daughter is the same way! In this holiday gift guide for toddlers, you’ll find our favorite toys for two and three year olds. And most of these toys are still played with today. I’m sure you’ll find something on this list that your toddler will love for many years to come.
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Holiday Gift Guide for 1 Year Olds
Gift ideas for your favorite 12 to 24 month olds
One year olds can be hard to shop for – especially if you’re a first time mom and you’re not sure what they would like or be appropriate for their age. In this gift guide for 1 year olds, you’ll find some of our favorite toys for little ones ages 12 to 24 months that our children loved for many years. You’re sure to find something perfect for your little one this Christmas!
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Cincinnati Ice Skating Rinks
Where to hit the ice with your littles
Ice skating is such a fun and festive activity to enjoy during the holidays. Here’s a guide to all of the Cincinnati ice skating rinks opening this winter. So don your pom pom hat and strap on your skates, and get ready to hit the ice with your kids!
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Holiday Gift Guide for Babies
Gift ideas for your favorite 0 to 12 month olds
Looking for the perfect gift for baby’s first Christmas or Hanukkah? In this holiday gift guide for babies, you’ll find some of our favorite gifts for littles under 12 months old. I’ve included both toys and practical gifts too. Many of these items are things we loved with both of our kids as infants.
You’re sure to find something perfect for your baby’s first Christmas or Hanukkah!
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