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Summer Fun in Southwest Ohio

Warm weather, the promise of longer days, and plenty of opportunities to explore Indianapolis.

Water Activities

Splash the summer days away at one of these pools, beaches or splash pads.

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Playgrounds

Explore the best SW Ohio area playgrounds and find a new favorite place to play.

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Travel

Pack your bags, find the perfect summer trip

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Free

Enjoy summer on the cheap! Find free things to do in SW Ohio all summer long.

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Camps

Looking for a great camp? Browse day camps, overnight camps, fine art camps, recreations camps and everything in between!

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Summer Concerts

These events will have everyone in your family enjoying summer all season long.

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Outdoors

Look no further for outdoor fun! Here's where to experience nature and play in the great outdoors.

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Indoors

Head indoors and have summer fun without the sun!

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The Ultimate Guide to Southwest Ohio County Fairs

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Southwest Ohio Waterfall Road Trip

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Southwest Ohio is better waterfall country than most people realize. Within a few hours of Cincinnati or Dayton, you can find gorges, cascades, and limestone cliffs that feel nothing like the flat farmland in between. Here are eight worth the drive. Fallsville Falls 10211 Careytown Rd., New Vienna, OH 45159 Fallsville Falls is a 15-foot waterfall tucked inside the Fallsville Wildlife Area, named for a town that no...
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50 Fun Activities for $5 or Less in Cincinnati {2026}

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Use our activity guide for full entertainment at bargain prices! Check out our guide to 50 Fun Activities for $5 or Less in Cincinnati.
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Southwest Ohio Waterfall Road Trip

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Southwest Ohio is better waterfall country than most people realize. Within a few hours of Cincinnati or Dayton, you can find gorges, cascades, and...
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23 Summer Fun Ideas Around Southwest Ohio

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Cincinnati Farmers Market Guide {2026}

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Great Parks Splash Pads

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Parky's Wetland Adventure at Woodland Mound and Parky's Ark at Winton Woods are open for the season. Sharon Woods also has the Glacier Creek...
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Where to Creek Stomp in Cincinnati

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Creek stomping lets kids get dirty, while also facilitating a connection with nature. Here's where to creek stomp in Cincinnati.
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$3 Summer Movies at AMC Theaters {2026}

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AMC Theatres' Summer Movie Camp is back this summer with $3 tickets to kid-friendly animated films every Monday and Wednesday from June 22 through...
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Parky’s Wetland Adventure at Woodland Mound

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Some days, I am such a spontaneous, fun and carefree mom, I can hardly stand it. (Other days, I'm at best a Type-A mess...
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2026 Cincinnati Fireworks: A Guide to the Best Displays, Events & Viewing Areas

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If you're looking for fireworks in the Cincinnati area this Fourth of July weekend, you have no shortage of options. From Newport to Springboro,...
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Best Beaches in Southwest Ohio Where You Can Play in the Sand

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Cincinnati and Dayton aren't exactly known for their beaches. But there are actually lots of picturesque places to plan a "beach day" — each...
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