7 Best Family-Friendly Events in Cincinnati this Weekend

July 14, 2022

The weekend ahead looks beautiful in the city, here’s 7 family-friendly events to get you out of the house!

Kids Outdoor Expo

Winton Woods, Friday 9:30a-3:30p

Get moving, explore and make a splash in the great outdoors! Join Great Parks for the largest free outdoor education event for children in the Midwest. This unique opportunity will encourage kids’ interest in the natural world and recreational activities.

City Flea

Washington Park, Saturday 10a-4p

The City Flea is Cincinnati’s original curated, urban flea market that takes place once a month at Washington Park and various other locations throughout the year. Shop small with dozens of local makers and craftsmen. This family-friendly flea hosts all types of vendors like plant enthusiasts, delicious cotton candy, food trucks, candle makers, artists and more! Kid Market coming August 20th, 2022.

Nature Royalty Crafts

Cincinnati Nature Center, Saturday 11a-12p

Transform into the ruler of a natural kingdom by creating a scepter, crown adorned with gathered treasures fit for royalty! Preregistration is required. This program is designed for children to attend with an adult caregiver.

Family Fun Days

Owls Nest Park, Saturday 4p-8p

Free fun for the family! Spend the afternoon at the park enjoying food trucks, live music, bounce houses, face painters, balloon artists, carnival games and more! Family fun with the band Push Play, find more details here.

Christmas in July

EnterTRAINment Junction, Friday-Sunday 12p-5p

Let some Christmas Cheer get you through the Summer Heat! Chill out with EnterTRAINment’s – Christmas in July. During the Christmas in July event you can make a visit to the North Pole and have an early check up with Santa himself. Santa will visit from noon to 5:30pm daily, grab your tickets here.

Bingo on the Farm

Chrisholm MetroPark Sunday 2-3p

Join in the fun with nature BINGO on the farm during Show and Tell! Do you know your birds, bugs, and plants? Special guests from the MidPointe library will be helping with these fun activities. Visit the farm animals at the end of the program, too. FREE program for all ages. Registration requested, walk-ins welcome.

National Ice Cream Day

Aglamesis Bro’s, Sunday all day

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day on July 17th with Aglamesis Bro’s Ice Cream! National Ice Cream Day this year is on Sunday, July 17th, and Aglamesis Bro’s is celebrating with specials, contests and launching the yearly National Ice Cream Day poster at both the Oakley and Montgomery locations.