Southwest Ohio Parent Magazine

45 Summer Festivals in Southwest Ohio {2026}

Guide Southwest Ohio - April 27, 2026

From May to August, each weekend has lots of festival fun. Our guide to the best summer festivals in Cincinnati features 30 can't-miss events!

Movies in the Park 2026 Lineup Announced in Fairfield

Event Southwest Ohio - April 23, 2026

Summer nights just got even better in Fairfield! The city has officially announced its 2026 Movies in the Park lineup, and it’s packed with...

Worth the Drive: Preston’s H.O.P.E. Playground

Playgrounds Southwest Ohio - April 23, 2026

If you’re looking for a next-level playground adventure that truly stands out, Preston’s H.O.P.E. Playground is absolutely worth the drive. Located in Beachwood (near...

Ahoy, Cincinnati! Story Pirates Live is Coming to Memorial Hall This May

Online Spotlight Southwest Ohio Parent - April 22, 2026

If you haven’t yet discovered the magic of the Story Pirates, imagine a world-class comedy troupe that takes imaginative stories written by kids and...

New Skateable Mural Unveiled at Sawyer Point Skate Rink

Summer Fun Southwest Ohio - April 22, 2026

Cincinnati’s riverfront is getting a bold, colorful refresh — and this time, the community helped bring it to life. This weekend, Skate Downtown Cincy hosted...

Supercharged urban circus 360 ALLSTARS at the Aronoff Center on May 7!

Online Spotlight Southwest Ohio Parent - April 20, 2026

Thursday, May 7, 2026 – 7:30 PM at the Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall SOLD OUT ON BROADWAY… SOLD OUT IN EDINBURGH… SOLD...

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...