Looking for something fun to do this summer? Check out these ideas for Summer Fun in Southwest Ohio from our advertising partners!
Summer Fun around Southwest Ohio:
Phone: (937) 223-5201
Address: 7251 Shull Rd., Huber Heights, OH 45424
Taft Museum of Art
Discover the museum through programs designed to encourage expression and FUN! Throughout the year the museum has an abundance of experiences. FREE Family Fundays celebrate the museum’s newest special exhibitions with free admission, art-marking, music and more. Join Create & Plays on the Third Wednesday of each month to explore the galleries through guided activities and interactive games followed by a chance to get creative in the art studio! The museum also offers Sensory Explorations every second Sunday. Use senses like touch and hearing to experience the museum’s collection and gallery spaces with tools like 3-D printed reproductions, fabric samples, and soundscapes.
Address: 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Aglamesis Brothers
Step into a Cincinnati tradition at Aglamesis Brothers! Since 1908, we’ve been crafting gourmet homemade ice cream and chocolates. Cool down with a scoop of our classic flavors or indulge in a sweet confection. A perfect spot for family fun and creating delicious summer memories!
Address: 3046 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45209
9899 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242
304 Main St., Hamilton, OH 45242
Historic Southwest Ohio – Heritage Village Museum & Educational Center
Jump in your time machine and discover 19th century life on a tour of our 13 historic buildings. Immerse yourself in the Regency era at the Jane Austen Festival. Try pioneer activities during Little Village in the Big Woods. Enjoy interactive fun with summer camps and vintage base ball. Huzzah!
Phone: (513) 563-9484
Address: 11500 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, OH 45241
Cincinnati Museum Center
Start your summer of adventure at Cincinnati Museum Center, a multi-museum complex housed in National Historic Landmark Union Terminal. Home to the Cincinnati History Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, the Children’s Museum and an OMNIMAX Theater, you can explore a world of dinosaurs, walk the cobblestone streets of 1850s Cincinnati and climb through the treetops or splash in Waterworks all in one trip.
Phone: (513) 287-7000
Address: 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Lindner Center of Hope Adolescent Summer Skills Program
Summer months provide opportunity for teens to engage in a variety of practical, socialemotional skills without interfering with academics. Participants receive skills-based groups grounded in DBT and CBT. The Summer Skills Program will prepare teens to effectively handle stressors in real time while empowering them to adapt for future needs.
Phone: (513) 536-0543
Address: 4075 Old Western Row Rd., Mason, OH 45040
Brady Block Parties
Gather family and friends for an evening of food, activities, art and the sounds of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in a neighborhood near you! Join us at our Brady Block Parties, free outdoor concerts taking place across Greater Cincinnati including the West End, Downtown, Price Hill, North Avondale and Woodlawn/Lincoln Heights.
Phone: (513) 381-3300
Address: Various Locations
Red, White & BOOM! with the Cincinnati Pops
The Cincinnati Pops presents Red, White & BOOM! at Riverbend Music Center on Friday, July 4th. Gather the family and celebrate Independence Day with a showcase of patriotic favorites inspired by the beauty of this land and its peoples, plus post-concert fireworks! Free lawn tickets for kids 17 and under.
Phone: (513) 381-3300
Address: 6295 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Code Ninjas Green Township
Give your child an unforgettable summer with Code Ninjas! Our new camps spark creativity through Roblox, Minecraft, YouTube, Micro:bits, MakeyMakey, E-Sports Design, and more. Fun, hands-on tech experiences await!
Phone: (513) 878-1338
Address: 6507 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45247
Charm at the Farm Vintage Market
Charm at the Farm is an open-air market in a picturesque setting in Lebanon, Ohio, held one weekend only each June, August and October. Find boho chic home décor and unique gifts from Charm’s 100+ small business boutiques all in one whimsical place. Enjoy plentiful food, yummy drinks and endless photo opps while shopping Charm’s eclectic selection of vintage and handmade items, repurposed furniture, jewelry, clothing and more.
2025 Charm market dates: June 13-15 | August 15-17 | October 17-19
Address: 4953 Bunnell Hill Rd., Lebanon, OH 45036
Downtown Dayton’s Art in the City
Art in the City is the cultural family event of the summer – and you’re invited! A celebration of the best artistic talent in Dayton, Art in the City will showcase more than 300 amateur and professional local artists. Backed by all of Dayton’s finest community arts organizations, this free event will bring art out of its stereotypical locations and make it fun and accessible to all. You’ll find demonstrations on sidewalks, live performances in public parks, and art of all kinds in non-traditional locations across downtown Dayton. Interactive stations and participatory art making is at the heart of the event, making it perfect for art lovers of all ages.
Phone: (937) 224-1518
Address: Downtown Dayton
Olentangy Caverns & Olentangy Rock & Gem Shop
Explore a kid-friendly cave. Mine for gems. Start your rock collection at our Rock & Gem Shop. Hunt for treasure in the maze. Play on our REAL fire truck, then walk the Bigfoot Walking Trail. Enjoy a round of mini-golf. And visit Columbus’s largest petting zoo. Open daily through October 31. Located just 10 minutes from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Phone: (740) 548-7917
Address: 1779 Home Rd., Delaware, OH 43015
Whitewater Valley Rail Road
With regular and special trains running April-December, you’re sure to find the perfect opportunity to visit our railroad with family and friends. Summer excursions include the Valley Flyer, Whitewater Limited, Wild West Special, Civil War Special and the Labor Day Valley Flyer.
Phone: (765) 825-2054
Address: 455 Market St. Connersville, IN 47331
MetroParks of Butler County
MetroParks is Butler County’s largest greenspace provider, with nearly 5,000 acres and 15 parks and regional trails to explore! Get outside and enjoy our playgrounds, creeks and trails or join us for family fun at the Big Backyard Nature Bash, Nature Explorers, Fun on the Farm and much more.
Phone: (513) 867-5835
Address: Multiple locations
Gotta Dance Studios
Enjoy an endless Summer of Camps & Classes with complete offering of dance styles, beginner through advanced levels! Special camps for 3-8 year-olds on Wednesday evenings all Summer long. Come for one, pick your favorite 3 themes or join us for all 6 at a discount. Come dance with us!
Phone: (513) 232-9710
Address: 7892 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45255
Star Glazers
Paint pottery at YOUR location! We turn any space into a paint-your-own-pottery studio. We bring all of the supplies needed, then we take the pieces to our facility to glaze/fire and return them to you upon completion! Great for summer fun, birthdays, camps and more. Call to reserve your date!
Phone: (513) 474-6364
Music Together of South Dayton
Sing, dance, and JAM together! Make the summer magical (and musical!) with classes for children 0-8 years old and the grownups who love them. Choose one 4-week session or enroll in “Unlimited Summer” to have all-access! Families also receive a songbook, CD, and access to resources on the Music Together App.
Phone: (614) 499-4133
Address: Locations in Beavercreek, Centerville and Oakwood, OH
Snapology of West Chester
At Snapology, we understand that children are meant to learn through play. When children are actively engaged in hands-on, interactive learning activities, their creativity flourishes and they show a greater interest in school. Snapology helps your child develop a thirst for knowledge by engaging children ages 3-14 using LEGO® bricks, K’Nex and technology. While the kids are having fun, we sneak in the educational concepts. In most cases, kids don’t realize how much they are learning!
Phone: (513) 988-7363
Various Locations: West Chester Twp, OH 45069
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
Summer Reading from the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library’s is May 31 – July 31! Kids and teens can earn prizes by reading and having fun all summer long! Kids and teens receive these free items when they join: Summer Reading challenge sheet, book of your choice to keep, and a Cincinnati Reds voucher for two view-level tickets (while supplies last)!
Phone: (513) 369-6900
Address: All 41 Library Locations!
Cincy STEM Lab
Looking for an engaging and educational way to keep your kids busy this summer? Look no further! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Summer STEM classes along with our traditional summer camps designed for young, curious minds. These programs offer hands-on experiences in science, tech, engineering, art, and math. From cooking classes to drones, there’s something for everyone. Locally family owned and operated we’ve made it our mission to develop the next generation of Scientists and Engineers! Come join our STEM Fam.
Phone: (513) 857-3366
Address: 2807 Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati OH 45206
Cincinnati School of Music
Cincinnati School of Music provides comprehensive music education for ages 3 and up. With lessons offered 7 days a week in piano, voice, guitar, drums, and more, students develop confidence and creative self-expression from an outstanding faculty. Located in Olde Montgomery, Mason, Maineville, Middletown and Anderson with off-street parking available. Schedule your FREE Trial Lesson today!
Phone: (513) 560-9175
Address: Locations in Maineville, Montgomery, Mason, Anderson, and Middletown
Five Rivers MetroParks
Five Rivers MetroParks manages 18 clean, safe parks and the 2nd Street Market, which are free to use and open year-round, in the Dayton area. MetroParks provides programs for families such as Conservation Kids, and many MetroParks include family-friendly amenities, such as nature play areas. Visit metroparks.org/outdoor-play.
Phone: (937) 275-7275
Address: Multiple locations
Aullwood Audubon
Aullwood Audubon is a 200-acre nature sanctuary and educational farm in Dayton, Ohio. Part of the National Audubon Society, it is nationally recognized for environmental programming that focuses on connecting children of all ages with the wonders of birds, nature, wildlife and bird-friendly farming. Have an adventure at Aullwood today!
Phone: (937) 890-7360
Address: 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton, OH 45414-1120
Kids First Sports Center
Experience a thrilling summer at Camp-A-Palooza at Kids First Sports Center. Kids First is the country’s largest children’s activity center, offering exceptional instruction in gymnastics, swimming, ninja, and more! Explore over an acre of outdoor fun with a rock climbing wall, giant Slip-n-Slide, horticultural station, and more! Weekly field trips round out the camper experience!
Phone: (513) 489-7575
Address: 7900 E Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45259
