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The latest and greatest on Cincinnati playgrounds, outdoor attractions, and indoor fun for kids.

  • Cincinnati Pumpkin Patches 2026
    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.
  • Summer Bucket List Bingo
    What better way to make summer fun than to make a summer bucket list bingo card? I’ve put together a Cincinnati, summer, & a blank bingo card to make your own.
  • Cincinnati Splash Pads Summer 2026
    Looking for the best places to cool down in the Queen City this summer? I’ve got the complete list of splash pads, spraygrounds & more open around Cincinnati for summer 2023.
  • Cincinnati Holiday Lights 2025
    Your guide to the best drive thru and walkable Cincinnati holiday lights. Prepare to be dazzled and filled with holiday cheer!
  • Cincinnati Holiday Attractions
    Here you’ll find guides to all the best Cincinnati holiday attractions from Santa and holiday lights, to ice skating and holiday trains.
  • Santa in Cincinnati 2025
    Looking to get some face time with jolly old St Nick this December? Here’s my guide to the best spots to see Santa in Cincinnati.
  • Cincinnati Holiday Trains 2025
    The Cincinnati holiday trains are here! In 2025 are 13 holiday train displays and ride-on train attractions around the Queen City to enjoy.
  • Cincinnati Ice Skating Rinks
    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.
  • Cincinnati Kid Friendly Halloween Events
    Looking for some no-so-spooky fun with your little goblins this fall? Check out my list of Cincinnati kid friendly Halloween events in 2025.
  • Cincinnati Shaded Playgrounds
    Our favorite Cincinnati shaded playgrounds, with enough coverage to keep you cool during hot & sunny summer days.
  • Cincinnati Mini Golf
    Looking for a place to Putt Putt your heart out around Cincy? Here are all the best indoor and outdoor places for Cincinnati mini golf.
  • Cincinnati Indoor Play Places
    From play pretend towns to indoor playgrounds, there’s an indoor play place that’s perfect for everyone on my guide of Cincinnati Indoor Play Places.
  • 1000 Hands Every Child’s Playground at Sawyer Point
    While you wouldn’t typically think to look for a playground under a bridge, the 1000 Hands Every Child’s Playground at Sawyer Point is one playground you don’t want to miss. Located under the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, this steamboat-themed playground is not only great for kids of all ages, but was designed for kids of all abilities.
  • Cincinnati Kid-Friendly Museums
    Did you know that there are many museums around Cincinnati that are great for kids? Here are all of the wonderful Cincinnati kid-friendly museums to enjoy.
  • Dogwood Park
    One of our favorite toddler playgrounds is Dogwood Park in Mariemont. This playground was designed for ages 2 to 5, and is completely fenced-in!