Things to Do in July

FRI 01 The Nature of Kids – iSTEM iSTEM, you STEM, we all STEM! This week, we're learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—also known as STEM. Build, create, and brain your way through the day! • Location: Forest Run MetroPark, Time: 10-11:30 am, yourmetroparks.net

Story Time in the Garden Join them for their weekly story time that promises to engage your youngster(s) in the joys of nature and imaginative adventure! • Location: Highfield Discovery Garden, Time: 10- 10:30 am, greatparks.org

FRI 01̶SUN 10 Independence

Day Family Fun Weekend Youngs Dairy Young's is open regular hours through the holiday! Take advantage of a special Family Value wristband good for all day, unlimited family fun at Young’s Jersey Dairy! • Location: Young’s Jersey Diary, Time: 10 am- 10 pm, youngsdairy.com/july-4th-

SAT 02̶MON 04 Northside

Rock N' Roll Carnival The Northside Rock N' Roll Carnival is happy to be back this summer at Hoffner Park. There will be a lot of fun local and national artists performing at the carnival this summer. • Location: Hoffner Park, Time: Sat/Sun Opens at 3 pm, Mon opens at 11 am, northsiderocks.com FREE

SUN 03 Balloon Glow Watch the night sky glow with hot air balloons, jump and play on inflatable obstacles, enjoy carnival food and games, and end the night with Rozzi's Famous Fireworks! Enjoy all of Coney Island’s favorites like Sunlite Pool, Cannonball Cove, and Twister. PLUS, challenge yourself on the massive inflatable obstacle course, the Challenge Zone! • Location: Coney Island, Time: 10 am, coneyislandpark.

City of Dayton Lights in Flight Fireworks Show and Festival Celebrate Dayton with live music, food, beverages and kids' activities. Watch the City's Lights in Flight spectacular visual display over the Great Miami River. Fireworks take off at 10pm • Location: RiverScape MetroPark, Time: 5-10 pm, metroparks.org FREE

SUN 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Family

ARTventures Enjoy a family-friendly, docent-led tour for families to explore highlights of their permanent collections. Public tours are always FREE and meet in the front lobby. • Location: Cincinnati Art Museum, Time: 2-3 pm, cincinnatiartmuseum.org

MON 04 Red, White and BOOM! Come together and celebrate Independence Day from sea to shining sea. Join JMR and the Pops for a showcase of American favorites inspired by the beauty of this land and its peoples. This is America the Beautiful for all—with music to lift your spirit and set your heart aglow. Stick around for the post-concert fireworks! • Location: Riverbend Music Center, Time: 8 pm,

Red, White & Blue Ash Outstanding live music, headlined by Gavin DeGraw, along with fantastic fireworks, Fretboard Brewing Red, White & Blue Ash has family-fun festival rides, local food vendors, drinks, live character performances, and more!• Location: Summit Park Blue Ash, blueashevents.com

TUES 05 Preschool Storytime in the Nature PlayScape Join them for a unique, outdoor storytime in the Nature PlayScape. Their story expert will read nature-themed books and offer a special craft. Each week is a new nature topic. Perfect for ages 2-5 with an adult. • Location: Cincinnati Nature Center, Time: 10 am, cincynature.org Family Storytime in the Park Come join your neighborhood librarians at Gary Sherman Park for a half hour of stories, songs, and silliness. These events will be weather permitting and they recommend you bring some water, blankets, and snacks for your family, should you desire. • Location: Gary Sherman Park, Time: 11:30- Noon, daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE

WED 06 Under the Sea Party They will celebrate the fun things that below the ocean has to offer with crafts, games and other activities. • Location: MidPointe Library Liberty, Time: 11 am- Noon,

THURS 07 Smale Family Fun Days Enjoy free ice cream from UDF, face painting stations, balloon artists, animal encounters, and puppet shows. This month: Live Music with Wump Mucket Puppet Show • Location: Smale Riverfront Park, Time: 10 am- 1 pm, cincinnati-oh.gov

Wild With My Child: Drip Drop Drizzle Pop During this meander-at-your-ownpace program, young children and their caregivers will explore “all things water”. • Location: Cincinnati Nature Center, Time: 10:15-11:15 am, cincynature.org

FRI 08 Trail "Scavenger" Hunt Meet their special guest scavenger, the vulture, and then pick up a sheet for a challenge of your very own. Turn in your completed sheet by 3 p.m. for a prize. • Location: Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, Time: 11 am- 2 pm,

SAT 09 Families Create! Playful Puppets Meet Pam Kravetz and see how she illustrates her family’s colorful stories so you can design puppets for a show of your own making. • Location: Weston Art Gallery, Time: 10 am, cincinnatiarts.org/events/

Caesar Ford Summer Fest 2022 Greene County Parks & Trails is proud to host the 4th Annual Caesar Ford Summer Fest Concert Series full of family fun. This Month: July 9th - Quiet Riot and Blackfoot. • Location: Caesar Ford Park, Time: 6 pm,

SUN 10 Sensory Sundays @ Boonshoft Museum The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery’s Sensory Sunday program offers extended hours for local families with a member who has a sensory disorder, such as being on the autism spectrum. During these special hours, the Museum will adjust lighting and sound, have trained volunteers and additional staff, and offer programs that appeal to families who could benefit from a less stimulating atmosphere. • Location: Boonshoft Musuem, Time: 10 am- Noon,

MON 11 Teen Tie Dye Choose from a variety of fun clothing and accessory items to tie dye. This program will include time to pause and appreciate the colors of nature. In addition, frozen treats will be provided! Ages 11 – 14. • Location: Iron Horse Park, Time; 1-4 pm,

TUES 12 Pop Up: Family Storytime Join them outdoors for stories, songs and other fun learning activities designed to develop the language, literacy and social skills your child needs for school success, weather permitting. Picnic blankets are available to sit on upon request. • Location: Wilmington-Stroop Library, Time: 7-7:30 pm, daytonmetrolibrary.org FREE

WED 13 Play in the Park at Kennedy Heights Park Visit Kennedy Height Park every Wednesday throughout the summer for arts and crafts, live performances by local musicians, preforming arts groups, and interactive activities for children and adults. Bring the family and enjoy an lovely evening in beautiful Cincinnati Park. • Location: Kennedy Heights Park, Time: 6-10 pm, cincinnati-oh.gov

THURS 14 Family Night Out - Fishin n’ Creekin Toss out a line in the lake or dip your toes in the creek! The whole family can enjoy a free night of fishing and exploring the creek for all sorts of critters. Free bait will be available while supplies last. • Location: Spring Lakes Park, Time: 6-8 pm, gcparkstrails.

FRI 15 Miamisburg Touch-A-Truck Climb on it, run around on it, sit behind the wheel, honk their horns - just don’t drive it away! Police cruisers, fire trucks, tow trucks, food trucks, and so much more! Event is free to attend and open to the public. • Location: Riverfront Park, Time: 12:30- 2:30 pm, playmiamisburg.

FAMILY NIGHT OUT - FISHIN N' CREEKIN AT SPRING LAKES PARK

Donatos Family Movie Night Day Air Ballpark will be turned into the ultimate movie theatre. Bring a blanket, sit on outfield grass and come watch the family favorite movie, "Sing 2" (PG), on the Dragons 2,000 sq. ft HD video board. • Location: Day Air Ballpark, Time: 6-10 pm,

Story Time in the Garden Join them for their weekly story time that promises to engage your youngster(s) in the joys of nature and imaginative adventure! • Location: Highfield Discovery Garden, Time: 10- 10:30 am, greatparks.org

SAT 16 Crazy Carboard Regatta Do you think you’ve got what it takes? Then, sign your team up to build your own cardboard boat and join the amazing race around the lake! Vendors, entertainment, activities, and more await you upon shore. Either way, come on out for some summer family fun, and don’t forget to keep calm and boat on! • Location: Voice of America MetroPark Lake, Time: 11 am- 3pm, yourmetroparks.net

MLK Family Fun Days Enjoy inflatables, yard games, face painters, balloon artists, live music, food trucks, and more! There will be live music by Positive Vibe Band. • Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Time: 2-6 pm, cincinnati-oh.gov

SAT 16̶SUN 17 Barnstorming Carnival Experience the golden age of aviation at the Springfield airport. Their two-day event will have many activities for you and your family to enjoy: Antique biplane rides, RC Model airplane and Helicopter demonstrations, kids activities and more! • Location: Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport, Time; 8 am- 5 pm,

SUN 17 Sunday Sundaes Celebrate Ice Cream Day with a sundae at the Smith House! Enjoy a relaxing summer evening with yard games and a guided hike. Bring your own picnic blanket or lawn chair. All ages. • Location: Bill Yeck Park, Time: 2-4 pm, cwpd.org

MON 18 In Person Storytime: Library Babies Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months. No registration required. • Location: Groesbeck Branch Library, Time: 10:15-10:45 am,

MON 18̶SAT 23 Warren County Fair Fun, food, games, rides, demo derby, tractor pulls, tug-a-truck, livestock shows and sales, barn yard display, jungle island zoo animals, pony rides, musical groups, corn hole tournament, talent show, karaoke, and parade with hot air balloons. • Location: Warren County Fairgrounds,

TUES 19 Greene Grasshoppers – Foam Party It’s a giant pile of foam! Run, play, and cover yourself in suds, then slide your bubbly self, down their giant slip-n-slide! • Location: Fairgrounds Recreation Center, Time: 6-8 pm,

WED 20 Baby Art Playground Babies will explore art through sensory play while they create an adorable keepsake. Designed for ages 0-2 years and a caregiver. Don't forget to dress for the occasional mess! • Location: MidPointe Library Liberty, Time: 10:30- 11 am,

THURS 21 Honey Hill Farm Fun Enjoy this ten animal petting zoo experience, presented by Honey Hill Farm, which will include chickens, ducks, a rabbit, sheep, goats, an alpaca and more! They have other animal-related activities as well, both inside the library and out on the front lawn. Bring the whole family. • Location: Green Township Branch Library, Time: 10:15-10:45 am,

Wiggle Worms – Bubble Play Bubbles, bubbles, EVERYWHERE! Could there be anything more fun than playing in a huge pile of bubbles? Join their staff as they fire up our new bubble machine with a bubble pile SKY HIGH for your wiggle worms to explore. • Location: Fairgrounds Recreation Center, Time: 10 am- Noon, gcparkstrails.com FREE

Ault Park Summer Music Festival Join them for fantastic live music at Ault Park’s July Summer Music Festival - a Cincinnati tradition for over 20 years. Local favorite food, craft beer/wine/hard seltzer and water will be available for purchase. Kids’ entertainment will be provided by Cincinnati Circus and Beech Acres from 6-8pm. • Location: Ault Park, Time: 6-10 pm,

FRI 22 Summer Movies in the Park-The Santa Clause Grab a blanket, your friends and family and join them at Bellbrock Park for some summer movie fun! They will have special activities and crafts to enjoy before each film begins at dark. • Location: Bellbrock Park, Time: 8 pm,

SAT 23 Movie Under the Stars - The Lost City The fun starts when the sun goes down Bring along a blanket or some chairs and enjoy. This movie will not be offered as a drive-in. • Location: Caesar Ford Park, Time: 8:30 pm, gcparkstrails.com

170th Birthday Bash! Celebrate Findlay Market’s 170th birthday featuring live music, children’s programming, cake cutting, a special night market until 9pm and so much more! • Location: Findlay Market, Time: 8 am- 9 pm, findlaymarket.org

SAT 23̶SUN 24 Gem City Comic

Con The Gem City Comic Con is a social and family-friendly event that promotes art and reading by introducing kids and adults to the world of sequential art. • Location: Dayton Convention Center, Time: Sat 10 am- 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm, gemcitycomiccon.com

SUN 24 Family Sundays: Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals Every Sunday Reds home game is a Family Sunday presented by Klosterman Bakery! Families can save by purchasing up to three half-price tickets with the purchase of a full-price ticket in select areas of the ballpark. Plus, enjoy giveaways for kids, carnival games, family-friendly activities and more • Location: Great American Ball Park, Time: 1:40 pm, mlb.

Dayton Blues Festival The Downtown Summer Music Series: Listen to the best blues bands and performances this side of the Mississippi. • Location: Levitt Pavilion Dayton, Time: 1- 9 pm, levittdayton.org

MON 25 Outdoor Storytime in the Park: Home of the Brave Park Join them for storytime in the great outdoors! Listen to stories, enjoy a snack, explore the park, and grab a take and make activity. • Location: Home of the Brave Park, Time: 10-10:30 am, cincinnatilibrary.org FREE

TUES 26 Storytime in the Plaza Enjoy books, songs, activities and more, while building early literacy skills. Make a craft with your child, and have fun at a bubble dance party! • Location: Downtown Main Library, Time: 10:30- 11:30 am, cincinnatilibrary.org

THURS 28 My First Leaf Collection Leaves are perfect study materials for preschoolers; they learn colors, shapes, and relative sizes, while developing a close relationship with the season. Bring your preschooler out for a hike to collect nature's retired food makers! • Location: Cox Arboretum MetroPark, Time: 10- 11 am, metroparks.org FREE

FRI 29 Mud Mania Mud Mania is back!! Slip, slide, climb, and crawl your way through a mud obstacle course! Come out to enjoy a water slide, muddy pools, and more. • Location: Rentschler Forest MetroPark, Time: 11 am- 3 pm, yourmetroparks.net

The Nature of Kids - Fair Fun Day Head out to the Butler County Fairgrounds! This optional program includes a scavenger hunt throughout the fair! Start your journey at The Ohio State University, Butler County Extension table. Where will your scavenger hunt take you? Join in to find out! • Location: Butler County Fairgrounds, Time: 10-11:30 am,

FRI 29̶SUN 31 Annie Oakley Days Festival Family-friendly festival featuring live entertainment including western arts, cowboy mounted shooting, musical performances and more. • Location: Darke County Fairgrounds, Time: 9 am,

SAT 30 BIG Backyard Party Bring the family to Oak Grove Park for a festival! Fishing, archery, field games, face painting, food trucks and so much more! • Location: Oak Grove Park, Time: 11 am- 2 pm, cwpd.org FREE

SAT 30̶SUN 31 Dayton Air

Show 2022 A weekend packed with heartpounding air performances, including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels! In addition, there are activities and events that will capture the imagination of kids of all ages, including interactive, hands-on activities, experiments, and demonstrations for children ages 6-16. • Location: Dayton International Airport, Time: 9 am- 6 pm,

Raptor Inc. Monthly Open House Take a peek behind the scenes at the Raptor Center during RAPTOR Incorporated’s monthly Open House. Educators will be available to welcome guests, lead tours, and conduct educational programs with their LIVE avian ambassadors. Stop in to meet and learn about their amazing local birds of prey and to support raptor conservation! • Location: Raptor Inc., raptorinc.org/ open-houses *ONGOING

Christmas In July Through July 31.

Think some Christmas Cheer might help get you through the summer heat? Cool off at the Junction and be sure to get your mid-year check up with Santa as well as enjoying all of their great attractions. • Location: EnterTRAINment Junction, entertrainmentjunction.com

The Science of Color:

PRISMATICA Through October 16. This interactive art experience at Krohn consists of being surrounded by an array of colors from the rainbow and learning more about the science of color. For this event, Krohn will essentially be turned into a giant kaleidoscope with giant prisms all around that transmit every color. Come to Khron conservatory to enter to an immersive, colorful experience. • Location: Krohn Conservatory, cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/

Escape the Village Monthly until September 17. Escape the Village is an escape room style challenge! Choose from one of their two escape room adventures “Morgan’s Raiders of the Lost Art” or “Leaving the Station.” • Location: Heritage Village Museum, heritagevillagecincinnati.org/events/

SAT & SUN, JULY 30-31 Disney's Beauty and the Beast Through July 24. Belle and the Prince invite you to “Be Our Guest” and step into an enchanted world. Based on the Academy Award®-winning Disney animated feature. With its magnificent music, brilliantly colored costumes and beautiful sets, Disney’s first stage adaptation is Broadway at its best and one oftheir most popular shows of all time! • Location: La Comedia Dinner Theatre, lacomedia.com

Play in the Park at Kennedy Heights Park Through August 31. Visit Kennedy Height Park every Wednesday throughout the summer for arts and crafts, live performances by local musicians, preforming arts groups, and interactive activities for children and adults. Bring the family and enjoy an lovely evening in beautiful Cincinnati Park. • Location: Kennedy Heights Park, cincinnati-oh.gov

Kids Crew at Newport on the Levee

Tuesdays through October 25. Free family fun at the Levee, every Tuesday through October 25th! Every week is something new and exciting for kids at the Levee; playtime may include face painters, story tellers, magicians, arts and crafts and more! Location: Newport on the Levee, newportonthelevee.com/kids-crew FREE

Washington Park Summer Cinema Every Wednesday. Grab a lawn chair and head to Washington Park for a fun movie night! There will be food trucks and drinks available for purchase. • Location: Washington Park , Time: 9:00 pm, washingtonpark.org

Free Concerts at Levitt Pavilion

Summer 2022 Through September 18. Live music returns to the Levitt Dayton stage this summer with a diverse array of genres. This year’s season is divided into genre specific series sponsored by local businesses and individuals including the altafiber rock/ pop series, the Dayton Metro Library World Music Series, the Projects Unlimited Gem Series and more. • Location: Levitt Pavilion, levittdayton.org FREE

The Science Behind Pixar Extended through Summer! The interactive exhibition showcases the boundless limits of STEM, imagination and curiosity, thrilling you as you come face-to-face with popular characters, including Buzz Lightyear, Dory, Mike and Sulley, Edna Mode and WALL•E. • Location: Cincinnati Museum Center,

Nature Encounters Saturdays Weekly. Nature lovers of all ages are invited to join the Cincinnati Park staff and volunteers at the Trailside Nature Center in Burnet Woods to learn about the natural world around us. Each week is a different themed topic with activities, scavenger hunts, crafts and more. Live animals make special appearances during some of the weeks. • Location: Burnet Woods, cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks

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