Family-Fun
Find Family Fun Things To Do in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
Family fun abounds in the Cincinnati region! Take a ride on Banshee, the world's longest inverted roller coaster now at Kings Island. Or visit the largest Galapagos tortoise in the Midwest and touch sharks at Newport Aquarium. Whether your family prefers fun in the sun, like at Coney Island's Sunlite Pool, or feeding giraffes at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden there's always more to explore and memories to be made! Looking for things to do this weekend with the kids? Click here for our Big Weekends of upcoming events!
Archery Arena
North
Archery Arena
North
The first and only dedicated archery dodgeball facility in the midwest. Battle your friends and family with bows and specially engineered foam-tipped arrows.
The first and only dedicated archery dodgeball facility in the midwest. Battle your friends and family with bows and specially engineered foam-tipped arrows.
The Escape Game
Downtown
The Escape Game
Downtown
[Located downtown in The Banks] From uncovering lost treasure to breaking out of prison – The Escape Game offers a uniquely premium experience. Team up, follow clues, and... Read more
[Located downtown in The Banks] From uncovering lost treasure to breaking out of prison – The Escape Game offers a uniquely premium experience. Team up, follow clues, and solve puzzles to complete your mission and become the hero of these immersive 60-minute adventures. You might escape…you WILL have fun! Book your experience... Read More
Florence Y'alls
South > Southwest
Florence Y'alls
South > Southwest
The Florence Y'alls Professional Baseball team is a member of the independent Frontier League. Freedom games offer post-game bands, fireworks, giveaways, discounted... Read more
The Florence Y'alls Professional Baseball team is a member of the independent Frontier League. Freedom games offer post-game bands, fireworks, giveaways, discounted tickets, food and drink specials and promotional theme nights. The team plays in Florence, Ky., just 10 minutes south of downtown Cincinnati. Scroll down for game... Read More
The Garage OTR "Home of Segway Cincinnati"
Downtown
The Garage OTR "Home of Segway Cincinnati"
Downtown
Welcome to The Garage OTR, the new home of Segway Of Cincinnati! The Garage OTR is your complete electric transportation hub. As the home of Segway of Cincinnati, The... Read more
Welcome to The Garage OTR, the new home of Segway Of Cincinnati! The Garage OTR is your complete electric transportation hub. As the home of Segway of Cincinnati, The Garage OTR is an Authorized Segway Dealer and Cincinnati's 1st & Only Authorized Segway Tour gliding since 2008. With 3-4 time options daily & 3 route... Read More
Loveland Bike Rental
East
Loveland Bike Rental
East
Loveland Bike Rental is conveniently located at the Loveland/Nisbet Park trailhead of the Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail. Choose from a large variety of bikes to rent... Read more
Loveland Bike Rental is conveniently located at the Loveland/Nisbet Park trailhead of the Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail. Choose from a large variety of bikes to rent including hybrids, single speed cruisers, child trailers, tandems, tag-a-longs, higher-end road bikes and recumbents. Reservations are not required. The staff... Read More
Fairview Park
Uptown
Fairview Park
Uptown
Established in 1931, Fairview Park offers a beautiful view of downtown Cincinnati, the Ohio River, and Union Terminal. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Established in 1931, Fairview Park offers a beautiful view of downtown Cincinnati, the Ohio River, and Union Terminal. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Gunpowder Creek Nature Park
South > Southwest
Gunpowder Creek Nature Park
South > Southwest
Explore 1.25 miles of unpaved walking and hiking trains, let the kids burn off steam on the playground, or reserve the shelter for a private event. The park has 122 wooded... Read more
Explore 1.25 miles of unpaved walking and hiking trains, let the kids burn off steam on the playground, or reserve the shelter for a private event. The park has 122 wooded acres complete with an 1800s logging trail that ends near the creek.
Madcap Puppets
West
Madcap Puppets
West
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, they are nationally recognized for engaging and original children’s theatre productions, as well as in-school educational programs that include... Read more
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, they are nationally recognized for engaging and original children’s theatre productions, as well as in-school educational programs that include performances, workshops and residencies. Madcap explores a changing landscape of artistic forms and social concerns, combining puppetry, music, acting, and... Read More
Cincinnati Cycleboat
East
Cincinnati Cycleboat
East
Taking the pedal to the pub to a whole new level. Have a blast cruising down the Ohio River and Cincinnati Riverfront like never before. This is Cincinnati's first 16-... Read more
Taking the pedal to the pub to a whole new level. Have a blast cruising down the Ohio River and Cincinnati Riverfront like never before. This is Cincinnati's first 16-passenger floating pedal pub. Grab your crew, bring your own brews, and throw a party this summer!
Smith & Hannon Bookstore
Downtown
Smith & Hannon Bookstore
Downtown
Formerly inside the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Smith & Hannon is now located in its own space on Vine Street. The local bookstore specializes in... Read more
Formerly inside the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Smith & Hannon is now located in its own space on Vine Street. The local bookstore specializes in Arican-American literature. Items including jewlery, greeting cards, carvings and other items are also be available for purchase. Books are available both new... Read More
Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater
Downtown
Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater
Downtown
The newly refinished OMNIMAX Theater with IMAX and Laser in the five-story theater is now open! The new theater is using next-generation laser technology which is a grand... Read more
The newly refinished OMNIMAX Theater with IMAX and Laser in the five-story theater is now open! The new theater is using next-generation laser technology which is a grand upgrade to this beloved Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal classic.
Fountain Square Ice Rink
Downtown
Fountain Square Ice Rink
Downtown
Skate the day (or evening) away on Fountain Square amidst downtown’s tallest buildings. At 7,000 square feet, it is about the size of the rink at New York's... Read more
Skate the day (or evening) away on Fountain Square amidst downtown’s tallest buildings. At 7,000 square feet, it is about the size of the rink at New York's Rockefeller Center. Amenities include skate rental, lockers, benches, and concessions options. Warm up with hot drinks and sweets at Graeter's on the Square or Ingredients... Read More
Magrish Preserve
East
Magrish Preserve
East
A river bottom habitat located on the Little Miami River. It is home to wildlife such as ducks, frogs, fox, deer, and beavers. Part of Cincinnati Parks
A river bottom habitat located on the Little Miami River. It is home to wildlife such as ducks, frogs, fox, deer, and beavers. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Hopkins Park
Uptown
Hopkins Park
Uptown
A small neighborhood park with beautiful green areas, basketball courts, and a playground. Part of Cincinnati Parks
A small neighborhood park with beautiful green areas, basketball courts, and a playground. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Lavender Hills of Kentucky
South > Southeast
Lavender Hills of Kentucky
South > Southeast
Lavender Hills of Kentucky is a family owned and operated lavender farm established in 2005. Located in the northern Kentucky county of Bracken, this family farm was... Read more
Lavender Hills of Kentucky is a family owned and operated lavender farm established in 2005. Located in the northern Kentucky county of Bracken, this family farm was purchased in 1965 with tobacco and cattle being the main source of income. Over 40 years later, the farm's goals have changed to include the production of lavender... Read More
Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad
North
Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad
North
The LM&M takes you back in time on its 1930s train. Ride in closed cars or the open gondola car through scenic Warren County, as the conductor shares railway history... Read more
The LM&M takes you back in time on its 1930s train. Ride in closed cars or the open gondola car through scenic Warren County, as the conductor shares railway history and lore. The LM&M's specialty rides are a treat for all ages. Kids love the Magic Train, Clifford's Big Red Train Ride, A Day Out with Thomas and others.... Read More
EnterTRAINment Junction
North
EnterTRAINment Junction
North
Billed as the the world's only railroad-themed family entertainment center, EnterTRAINment Junction offers the largest indoor train display at 25,000 square feet with more... Read more
Billed as the the world's only railroad-themed family entertainment center, EnterTRAINment Junction offers the largest indoor train display at 25,000 square feet with more than two miles of track and 90 trains depicting every era of American railroading. Kids can bounce, climb and crawl through “Imagination Junction,” a 5,000-... Read More
Castle Skateland
East
Castle Skateland
East
Rollerskating located in Loveland features themed open skates: Wednesdays for Blasts from the past 70s, 80s, and 90s music; Friday family night with Top 40 music; Saturday... Read more
Rollerskating located in Loveland features themed open skates: Wednesdays for Blasts from the past 70s, 80s, and 90s music; Friday family night with Top 40 music; Saturday group lessons, afternoon and late afternoon skate with Top 40 music, and evening open skate with Top 100 music or Funday Skating wiht Top 40 music.
Sweet Stroll Through Over-the-Rhine
Downtown
Sweet Stroll Through Over-the-Rhine
Downtown
The Over-the-Rhine Sweet Stroll is for sugar lovers and includes stops at bakeries, pastry shops, and cafes in the neighborhood. includes 5 specialty shops plus one sit-... Read more
The Over-the-Rhine Sweet Stroll is for sugar lovers and includes stops at bakeries, pastry shops, and cafes in the neighborhood. includes 5 specialty shops plus one sit-down location where you can relax and enjoy a specialty coffee, tea, wine, or beer included in your ticket price. Tour is a little less than two miles in length... Read More
Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati
South
Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati
South
Volunteer-run and aimed at preserving the railway artifacts of the region, the Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati maintains over 80 units of railroad equipment and... Read more
Volunteer-run and aimed at preserving the railway artifacts of the region, the Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati maintains over 80 units of railroad equipment and acquires several new pieces each year to their home in the Latonia Rail Yard. Visitors are welcome to explore the museum on a self-guided tour every Saturday.... Read More
Cincinnati Art Museum
Uptown
Cincinnati Art Museum
Uptown
Located in scenic Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum features an unparalleled art collection of more than 67,000 works spanning 6,000 years. In addition to displaying... Read more
Located in scenic Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum features an unparalleled art collection of more than 67,000 works spanning 6,000 years. In addition to displaying its own broad collection, the Art Museum also hosts several national and international traveling exhibitions each year. The Rosenthal Education Center offers an... Read More
Stricker's Grove
North
Stricker's Grove
North
Stricker's Grove is a family owned and operated private amusement park, open to the public 4 times a year. Stricker's Grove has 15 midway rides and two roller coasters.... Read more
Stricker's Grove is a family owned and operated private amusement park, open to the public 4 times a year. Stricker's Grove has 15 midway rides and two roller coasters. There is a shaded picnic area with numerous picnic tables in addition to a large covered picnic pavilion that can accommodate up to 768 people. There is also a... Read More
Duke Energy Children's Museum
Downtown
Duke Energy Children's Museum
Downtown
Duke Energy Children’s Museum, part of Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, is consistently ranked in the top 10 children’s museums in the U.S. Exhibits encourage... Read more
Duke Energy Children’s Museum, part of Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, is consistently ranked in the top 10 children’s museums in the U.S. Exhibits encourage kids to climb, crawl, explore and learn about themselves and the world around them. Discover hands-on fun for kids of all ages in our eight educational and... Read More
Goebel Park
South > Riverfront
Goebel Park
South > Riverfront
When you see the historic German-style Carroll Chimes Clock Tower, you’ll know you’re at Goebel Park. The park offers walking trails, picnic shelters, a gazebo and... Read more
When you see the historic German-style Carroll Chimes Clock Tower, you’ll know you’re at Goebel Park. The park offers walking trails, picnic shelters, a gazebo and playground.
Barn Quilt Trail of Boone County
South > Southwest
Barn Quilt Trail of Boone County
South > Southwest
Travel Boone County's scenic back roads and view more than 60 barn quilt boards. The Florence Woman's Club took on this project to delight travelers, provide public... Read more
Travel Boone County's scenic back roads and view more than 60 barn quilt boards. The Florence Woman's Club took on this project to delight travelers, provide public art, preserve local heritage, and to help our farmers with their agri-tourism projects. Visit www.BooneBarnQuilts.com for GPS coordinates of barn quilt locations... Read More
Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey
Downtown
Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey
Downtown
The Cincinnati Cyclones are Cincinnati's Kelly Cup Championship winning hockey team and ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres. Cincinnati Cyclones hockey games are... Read more
The Cincinnati Cyclones are Cincinnati's Kelly Cup Championship winning hockey team and ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres. Cincinnati Cyclones hockey games are more than just a game! Non-stop action, affordable family entertainment, and intermission activities provide unmatched entertainment value on the banks of the... Read More
Hoffner Park
Uptown
Hoffner Park
Uptown
Formerly known as Northside playground, this park has been restored to be the perfect locations for gatherings, fun, and family reunions. Part of ... Read more
Formerly known as Northside playground, this park has been restored to be the perfect locations for gatherings, fun, and family reunions. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
South
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
South
Since its inception, the KSO has demonstrated a unique ability to make the concert experience relevant and entertaining to its audiences, while maintaining high... Read more
Since its inception, the KSO has demonstrated a unique ability to make the concert experience relevant and entertaining to its audiences, while maintaining high performance standards and integrity. We foster a creative and energetic atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. Through the years, KSO concerts have offered many surprises... Read More
Winton Woods
North
Winton Woods
North
Winton Centre is headquarters to Great Parks of Hamilton County guest services, administrative offices, rangers and naturalists. The auditorium features nature-related... Read more
Winton Centre is headquarters to Great Parks of Hamilton County guest services, administrative offices, rangers and naturalists. The auditorium features nature-related educational exhibits. The park has reservable picnic areas and shelters with Great Parks Catering available. Winton Woods also offers an 18-hole disc golf course... Read More
Full Throttle Adrenaline Park
South > Southwest
Full Throttle Adrenaline Park
South > Southwest
Full Throttle Adrenaline Park is Northern Kentucky’s premier high-speed indoor go-kart track. Everyone from the novice to the professional racer will enjoy their state-... Read more
Full Throttle Adrenaline Park is Northern Kentucky’s premier high-speed indoor go-kart track. Everyone from the novice to the professional racer will enjoy their state-of-the-art karts and racing at speeds up to 40mph. When you roll out onto the professionally-designed race track, you’ll be met with 13 exciting and... Read More
Gentle Breeze Hot Air Balloon Company
North
Gentle Breeze Hot Air Balloon Company
North
Gentle Breeze is a privately owned and operated hot air balloon operation based out of Lebanon, Ohio. Its upgraded, safely maintained equipment is kept looking new and... Read more
Gentle Breeze is a privately owned and operated hot air balloon operation based out of Lebanon, Ohio. Its upgraded, safely maintained equipment is kept looking new and serviced locally by FAA authorized personnel on staff. All flights provide a full three-hour experience that starts with a pre-flight safety briefing followed by... Read More
The Web Extreme Entertainment
North
The Web Extreme Entertainment
North
Jack of all games. Masters of fun. Laser tag, go karts, mini bowling, and mini golf offer something just just about everyone. We pride ourself on our staff, and trust them... Read more
Jack of all games. Masters of fun. Laser tag, go karts, mini bowling, and mini golf offer something just just about everyone. We pride ourself on our staff, and trust them to ensure that you have nothing but Fun at the WEB. Birthday parties? We do those. Corporate team building? We do that too. Just need something to do on a... Read More
Arrasmith Farm
Southeast
Arrasmith Farm
Southeast
Enjoy the horses and old barn as you stroll through the gardens and fields of this local daylily farm. There are hundreds of varieties in full bloom to choose from. ... Read more
Enjoy the horses and old barn as you stroll through the gardens and fields of this local daylily farm. There are hundreds of varieties in full bloom to choose from.
Daniel Drake Park
North
Daniel Drake Park
North
A 66 acre park named for the founder of Cincinnati's first medical college. The park offers beautiful views, trails, and play areas for children. Part of ... Read more
A 66 acre park named for the founder of Cincinnati's first medical college. The park offers beautiful views, trails, and play areas for children. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Owl's Nest Park
North
Owl's Nest Park
North
Donated in memory of a homestead known as "Owl's Nest". The park boasts of beautiful entryway columns, wrought iron fences and a beautiful pavilion. Part of... Read more
Donated in memory of a homestead known as "Owl's Nest". The park boasts of beautiful entryway columns, wrought iron fences and a beautiful pavilion. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Museum of Natural History & Science
Downtown
Museum of Natural History & Science
Downtown
Be transported back to the Jurassic Period with the new Dinosaur Hall at Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal. This is the first gallery to reopen after the... Read more
Be transported back to the Jurassic Period with the new Dinosaur Hall at Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal. This is the first gallery to reopen after the Union Terminal restoration. The 7,000-square-foot gallery features six massive dinosaur specimens ranging from the Jurassic Period to the Cretaceous Period, including... Read More
Morgan's Canoe & Outdoor Adventures Ft. Ancient
North
Morgan's Canoe & Outdoor Adventures Ft. Ancient
North
Morgan’s Canoe Livery at Ft. Ancient was the first livery on the Little Miami River, built by Bob Morgan in 1969. It remains to this day the only Canoe, Kayak, and Rafting... Read more
Morgan’s Canoe Livery at Ft. Ancient was the first livery on the Little Miami River, built by Bob Morgan in 1969. It remains to this day the only Canoe, Kayak, and Rafting Outfitter located in the pristine Ft. Ancient Gorge of the Little Miami River. It was home to the ancient Hopewell Indian tribe also known as "The Mound... Read More
Rapid Run Park
West
Rapid Run Park
West
A 50 acre park with paved sidewalks, a shelter for picnics, and a view of a shallow lake. Also includes kid's play areas. Part of Cincinnati Parks
A 50 acre park with paved sidewalks, a shelter for picnics, and a view of a shallow lake. Also includes kid's play areas. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Escape The Room Challenge
North
Escape The Room Challenge
North
Escape The Room Challenge is a next-generation interactive adventure based on the classic “escape the room” on-line video games in which players are trapped in a room and... Read more
Escape The Room Challenge is a next-generation interactive adventure based on the classic “escape the room” on-line video games in which players are trapped in a room and must find clues and solve puzzles in order to escape…all the while the clock is ticking! Escape room adventures are the latest entertainment attraction... Read More
Summit Park
North
Summit Park
North
Located at the corner of Glendale-Milford and Plainfield Roads, a 130-acre regional park in the heart of Blue Ash where visitors will enjoy interactive programming, unique... Read more
Located at the corner of Glendale-Milford and Plainfield Roads, a 130-acre regional park in the heart of Blue Ash where visitors will enjoy interactive programming, unique learning opportunities and year-round experiences in one of the region's most beautiful settings. This park is full of fun for the young and young at heart... Read More
Fowling Warehouse
East
Fowling Warehouse
East
What do you get when you mix bowling with football? Fowling! Enjoy a beverage at the bar, and food trucks will be on site for some great munchies while you play or... Read more
What do you get when you mix bowling with football? Fowling! Enjoy a beverage at the bar, and food trucks will be on site for some great munchies while you play or watch your friends.
BB&T Arena
South > Southeast
BB&T Arena
South > Southeast
Open since 2008, the BB&T Arena is a 10,000 seat, state-of-the-art arena featuring first-class concerts, family shows and a wide variety of sporting events. The BB... Read more
Open since 2008, the BB&T Arena is a 10,000 seat, state-of-the-art arena featuring first-class concerts, family shows and a wide variety of sporting events. The BB&T Arena is located on the campus of Northern Kentucky University and is the home to NKU’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams.
Styled by Mama
Downtown
Styled by Mama
Downtown
Being the only toy store in OTR, find educational, modern, and aesthetically pleasing toys which are the focus at Styled by Mama. Find items like Ice cream makers,... Read more
Being the only toy store in OTR, find educational, modern, and aesthetically pleasing toys which are the focus at Styled by Mama. Find items like Ice cream makers, books, and stuffed animals stock the shelves, and Vespa scooter rockers and macaroon-shaped pillows pepper the floor.
Francis RecreAcres
North
Francis RecreAcres
North
Park offers soccer fields that are available for lease, volleyball courts (with spring and summer leagues), snack bar and a 1.0-mile paved trail. A universally accessible... Read more
Park offers soccer fields that are available for lease, volleyball courts (with spring and summer leagues), snack bar and a 1.0-mile paved trail. A universally accessible playground features wide ramps, rubber safety surface and physical fitness elements. Part of Great Parks of Hamilton County
Burnet Woods
Uptown
Burnet Woods
Uptown
Located near the University of Cincinnati, Burnet Woods has everything you could want from hiking trails to a historic bandstand to picnic areas to playgrounds and more.... Read more
Located near the University of Cincinnati, Burnet Woods has everything you could want from hiking trails to a historic bandstand to picnic areas to playgrounds and more. They also have a full disc golf course for your enjoyment. Part of Cincinnati Parks
Riverfront Floodwall Mural Tour
South > Riverfront
Riverfront Floodwall Mural Tour
South > Riverfront
Led by artist Robert Dafford, a team of artists created a magnificent illustration of the history of Covington. Depicting a variety of scenes from the meeting of General... Read more
Led by artist Robert Dafford, a team of artists created a magnificent illustration of the history of Covington. Depicting a variety of scenes from the meeting of General George Rogers Clark, Simon Kenton, and Daniel Boone on the mouth of the Licking River to Jacob Price, a local African American leader of the late 1800s, the... Read More
Sky Zone Cincinnati
East
Sky Zone Cincinnati
East
Sky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park. We’re the inventors of “fun fitness” and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see. We give you one of the... Read more
Sky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park. We’re the inventors of “fun fitness” and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see. We give you one of the greatest workouts ever combined with awesome, healthy fun. We’ve been voted the number one out of the box workout, the best birthday party ever and best... Read More
Urban Axes
Downtown
Urban Axes
Downtown
OTR has their very own axe throwing with full bar! Get help on your axe honing skills by a local in-house "axepert".
OTR has their very own axe throwing with full bar! Get help on your axe honing skills by a local in-house "axepert".
Woodland Mound
East
Woodland Mound
East
The visitor center at the park features wildlife exhibits and a gift shop. Breezy Point Pavilion is home to Parky’s Wetland Adventure playground and snack bar (which... Read more
The visitor center at the park features wildlife exhibits and a gift shop. Breezy Point Pavilion is home to Parky’s Wetland Adventure playground and snack bar (which offers children’s celebration packages), a regular playground and picnic areas. Woodland Mound also has an 18-hole disc golf course and boat launch ramp to the... Read More
Cincy Brunch + Streetcar Food Tour
Downtown
Cincy Brunch + Streetcar Food Tour
Downtown
We have a hunch you'll love our brunch! Saturday morning is an ideal time to see the Queen City, learn the history and enjoy great food along the way. On this... Read more
We have a hunch you'll love our brunch! Saturday morning is an ideal time to see the Queen City, learn the history and enjoy great food along the way. On this 3 hour tour, you'll visit 3 neighborhoods, 6 eateries, plus receive an all day streetcar pass. You begin in Washington Park, travel south to Fountain Square and return... Read More
