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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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Meet the Sandlot Cast for a Free Outdoor Movie this Thursday

Cincinnati celebrates the 30th anniversary of the movie “The Sandlot” with a free outdoor showing on August 17th....

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14 Outdoor Destinations in Southwest Ohio to Cool off at this Summer

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From local beaches and creeks to pools and splash parks, there are plenty of places around Dayton and Cincinnati to stay cool. Create your bucket list now for the most epic Southwest Ohio summer! Here are 14 outdoor destinations in Southwest Ohio to cool off at this summer: Otto Armleder Memorial Park 705 East Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati The Otto Armleder Memorial Park is one of Cincinnati's newest...
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Cool Off at one of these Fun Lake Water Parks in Southwest Ohio

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Give Southwest Ohio a lake and we will put a water park on it! We've rounded up the top lakeside water parks to visit...
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The Ultimate Guide to Cincinnati Splash Pads

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While we all love a good swim at the local pool, nothing beats the fun of a Cincinnati splash park. Check out our Ultimate Guide to Cincinnati Splash Parks.
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Blackberry U-Pick + Play Yard at Blooms and Berries

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I’ll admit it, before tasting the blackberries from Blooms and Berries Farm and Garden Center, they weren't the most popular fruit in our house....
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Grand Carnivale at Kings Island | July 22-August 6

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Grand Carnivale at Kings Island kicks off July 22 through August 6! This colorful celebration runs daily and is a fun and festive cultural...
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100+ Things to Do Outside This Summer at Home

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Schools out for summer! We’ve created a list of 100 things for your kids to do outside this summer right at home! See how...
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Summer Tradition at Gaylord Opryland’s Summer of More

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Start practicing your heartiest “Arrrr, matey!” and Princess curtsy as Gaylord Opryland has transformed into a treasure hunting, boat riding, art-making quest during the...
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Red, White & BOOM!

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Come together and celebrate Independence Day from sea to shining sea at Red, White and BOOM. Join JMR and the Pops for a showcase...
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Fairy Tale Festival at Highfield Discovery Garden

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Great Parks is bringing fairy tale characters and magical creatures to the trees and flowers of Glenwood Gardens with the Fairy Tale Festival, at...
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12 Family-Friendly 4th of July Celebrations

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The 4th of July is summer's biggest celebration, with festivals, fun and fireworks! Here are 14 Family-Friendly 4th of July celebrations.
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Carillon Park Rail Festival: Free mini train rides, live steam engines

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Typically held each June, Carillon Historical Park’s Rail Festival is a two-day family fun event featuring free miniature train rides, live steam engines, model...
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