Southwest Ohio Parent Magazine

Gift Ideas for Local Classes and Experiences around Cincinnati & Dayton

Guide Southwest Ohio - December 8, 2025

Don’t struggle with the hottest trends in toys or tech: Give the gift of local fun this holiday season! With the help of our...

Cincinnati Restaurants Where You Can Eat in an Igloo

Guide Southwest Ohio - December 6, 2025

Cincy can be chilly for at least half of the year. So, what do you do when you want to dine outdoors, but it’s...

Enjoy the Season in a Winter Wonderland!

Online Spotlight Southwest Ohio Parent - December 3, 2025

Don't miss Woodland Lights at Countryside Park This Year! Woodland Lights is a favorite holiday tradition in the Miami Valley, offering a fantasy land of...

Cincinnati Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to Music Hall, Dec. 18-28

Holiday Fun Southwest Ohio Parent - December 3, 2025

Cincinnati Ballet’s The Nutcracker presented by the Sheakley Family returns to Cincinnati Music Hall December 18-28, inviting families into a world filled with holiday...

Experience the Magic of Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom

Holiday Fun Southwest Ohio - December 2, 2025

Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom This holiday season, Kentucky Kingdom transforms into a magical winter wonderland filled with lights, snow, festive attractions and plenty of holiday...

Best Sledding Hills in Cincinnati: Where to Go Sledding This Winter

Guide Southwest Ohio - December 1, 2025

Winter is here — and sledding is one of the season’s greatest joys! Cincinnati isn’t called the “City of Seven Hills” for nothing. When...

Make a Splash This Season: It’s Fritz! At Ensemble Theater Cincinnati, Dec. 3–31

Online Spotlight Southwest Ohio Parent - December 1, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati's holiday season is roaring to life with our zoo-per fun sequel to Fiona: The Musical with It’s Fritz! Everyone knows Fiona the...

Where to Find Santa in Cincinnati {2025}

Guide Southwest Ohio - December 1, 2025

All month long, Santa will be hanging out in Cincy! Sponsored by Broadway in Cincinnati, here's our complete guide of where to find Santa in Cincinnati.

Festive Fun Continues: Top Ongoing Holiday Events in Cincinnati and Dayton {2025}

Event Southwest Ohio - November 26, 2025

As the holiday season unfolds, the spirit of joy and togetherness lingers in the air of Cincinnati and Dayton. Families in these bustling cities...

The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Fun

Guide Southwest Ohio - November 26, 2025

When it's holiday time in Cincinnati and Dayton, we know how to bring the joy! From dazzling drive-thru light shows and enchanting Nutcracker performances...