Hula Hot List: A to Z Summer Bucket List For Families in Cincy

May 28, 2019

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Summer is (almost) here! If you're planning your summer bucket list with the family, we've got you covered. Pick a letter and get playing! There are SO many fun options in Cincy, and this list covers them. If you click on a letter, you can see all the events associated with that location. So, if you want to do something fun at Washington Park, click W= Washington Park and scroll down to all the events happening this summer. You can add an event directly to your calendar by clicking on the calendar icon. Just another way we make the fun easy for you!
Don't forget, you can revisit this list all summer. Go to Our Picks in the main site navigation and then Hot Lists and scroll until you find it! Please share with friends!

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1. A=Aquarium

The Newport Aquarium

There's always fun happening at the Aquarium! Dare to walk the Shark Bridge, join a family overnight and sleep with the sharks, join the Gills Club or take advantage of the limited time deal: Sun - Friday, 1 Kid Free (4-7pm). DETAILS »

Stone Lanes: B= Bowling | Kids Bowl Free

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2. B= Bowling | Kids Bowl Free

Stone Lanes

Register at www.kidsbowlfree.com & each kid can bowl 2 FREE games daily. Batavia Bowl, Colerain Bowl, Eastgate Lanes, Heidi Bowling Lanes, Madison Bowl, Stones Lanes, Strike & Spare Western Bowl are all participating. DETAILS »

California Woods Nature Center: C = Creekin'

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3. C = Creekin'

California Woods Nature Center

Grab the rain boots & stomp in creeks, find treasures & enjoy the wildlife! We love California Woods because it has great trails & a creek covered in trees for great shade! Or try Avon Woods, Cincy Nature Center, Dulle Park, Mt. Airy, Triple Creek +more DETAILS »

Holtman's Donut Shop: D= Donut | Donut Trail

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4. D= Donut | Donut Trail

Holtman's Donut Shop

What's your favorite local donut shop? Take the family to try a new one, or make The Donut Trail a summer goal! Grab passport and make sure you're hungry! More details here: www.gettothebc.com/donut-trail DETAILS »

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5. E= East Fork Lake

East Fork State Park

Make a day of it! Hit the hiking trails, pack a picnic, swim in the lake. No grills allowed on the beach and you must have a permit to fish in the lake. DETAILS »

Sunrock Farm: F= Farm | Sunrock Farm, Parky's Farm or HVO

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6. F= Farm | Sunrock Farm, Parky's Farm or HVO

Sunrock Farm

Sunrock Farm hosts events like Goat Yoga, Hay Rides & more! Parky's Farm offers all kind of fun! Pet the goats, horses & feed the chickens! Stay to play at the indoor play barn or playground! Or venture up to HVO for more farm fun! DETAILS »

Little Miami Golf Center: G = Great Parks

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7. G = Great Parks

Little Miami Golf Center

Little Miami in Newtown has lawn bowling, mini golf, par 3 & regulation golf course, driving range & bike trails. Stop at 50 West after for food & drinks! Go fishing or rent a paddle boat at Winton Woods, Sharon Woods, Miami Whitewater or Lake Isabella. DETAILS »

Belterra Park Gaming - Cincinnati: H=Horses | Family Fun Days

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8. H=Horses | Family Fun Days

Belterra Park Gaming - Cincinnati

There is Live Racing Thursday - Sunday thru Sept 29. Of course, kids are welcome to watch, but must be 18 to bet. The final Sunday of every month offers family fun featuring face painting, petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables and much more from 12-4pm. DETAILS »

Aglamesis Brothers Ice Cream - Oakley: I= Ice Cream

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9. I= Ice Cream

Aglamesis Brothers Ice Cream - Oakley

Have Ice Cream for lunch! If you've never been to Aglamesis, it's worth a trip. Old fashioned soda fountain and tons of beautiful homemade candy! Venture through Oakley square to King Arthur's, Blue Manatee, V+V Visionarium + more! DETAILS »

Adrenaline Entertainment Center - Cincinnati: J= Jump | at Adrenaline All Summer

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10. J= Jump | at Adrenaline All Summer

Adrenaline Entertainment Center - Cincinnati

This trampoline park offers activities like, basketball, dodgeball, Rock-climbing, Wipeout, Foam pits, battle beams & more! Get a summer pass for $99 to jump 2hours each day until Aug 22. Family pizza nights: m-th 4-8pm. ($45: 4-2HR passes; 1 XL Pizza +) DETAILS »

King Arthur's Court Toys & Dungeon: K= King Arthurs Court | The Dungeon Play Area

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11. K= King Arthurs Court | The Dungeon Play Area

King Arthur's Court Toys & Dungeon

Have you checked out the new area at King Arthurs Court? There are money swings, an indoor zip line, ropes courses, a mini climbing wall and more! Of course, there are still plenty of toys upstairs too! DETAILS »

Land of Make Believe at Lunken Airport: L = Lunken Airport

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12. L = Lunken Airport

Land of Make Believe at Lunken Airport

There is so much to do here! Watch planes come in and have lunch at Sky Galley! Play in the Land of Make Believe - it's a fenced in playground! Or take the older ones to hit golf balls on the range or play the course there. Or hit the bike trail! DETAILS »

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13. M = Movies

Kenwood Theatre

FREE movie under the stars at Washington, Stanbery, Village Green or Summit Park or at Coney's Moonlite Gardens for $2-$3/person. Catch a FREE movie in the morning at Esquire, Kenwood or Mariemont Theaters. Search location for event listings and details. DETAILS »

Cincinnati Nature Center: N= Nature Center

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14. N= Nature Center

Cincinnati Nature Center

Explore the playscape creek, feed the turtles or go for a hike! There are weekly story and craft times. If you're daring, the kids can make mud pies in the mud area. Discover the ponds and the houses made from sticks! There are plenty of fun events too! DETAILS »

The Cincinnati Observatory Center: O= Observatory Center

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15. O= Observatory Center

The Cincinnati Observatory Center

Cincinnati Observatory is home to the world's oldest telescope! Enjoy Astronomy classes & events like Sunday Sun-day Sundae, which is FREE! Search Observatory on our site & see all the classes & events available this summer! DETAILS »

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16. P= Pins Mechanical

Pins Mechanical Co.

Play duckpin bowling with the fam. The lanes are shorter & the balls are smaller, so it's perfect for little ones. There's also pinball, ping pong, plus a rooftop with yard games & FREE popsicles! Open at 4pm M-F & at noon on Sat & Sun. DETAILS »

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17. Q= (Rock)Quest

RockQuest

Take the kids on an adventure at RockQuest and watch them scale the rock wall! Admission: $15, Harness Rental: $5, Shoe Rental: $5, Chalkbag Rental: $4 (optional). Open Weekdays 10am – 10pm & Weekends 10am – 9pm DETAILS »

Recreations Outlet - Milford: R= Recreations Outlet

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18. R= Recreations Outlet

Recreations Outlet - Milford

Recreations Outlet brings the outside, in. Perfect for days when it's too hot, raining or too cold! Play on the swingsets, jump on the trampolines, ride scooters, shoot hoops, throw the football & more. You can also grab a snack or lunch in the cafe, too! DETAILS »

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19. S= Summit Park

Summit Park in Blue Ash

A huge playspace park with 4 restaurant options included within the park. There are tons of events like the farmers market, movies in the park, field day fit fest & more. Check out the events when you click on the park name. DETAILS »

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20. T= Tie Dye

Funky Sunshine

A perfect summer outdoor activity! Get the materials to make shirts or bandanas at home, or join one of the Open Tie Dye Parties at Funky Sunshine. McHarper Manor in Milford also often hosts tie dye parties too! DETAILS »

Blooms And Berries Farm Market: U= UPick Farms

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21. U= UPick Farms

Blooms And Berries Farm Market

Take the family to pick fresh berries! Strawberries season is early June, then blackberries & blueberries follow. We did a Hot List with all the places so make sure to check that out as there's some incorrect info floating out there on other sites! DETAILS »

Apple Retail Store - Kenwood Towne Centre: V= Videos (Apple & Microsoft Classes)

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22. V= Videos (Apple & Microsoft Classes)

Apple Retail Store - Kenwood Towne Centre

Have an aspiring gamer in your house? Or a rising YouTube star? There are some AWESOME, FREE classes and camps at the Apple Store & Microsoft Store in Kenwood! Photo Lab, Video Techniques, Coding for Gamers, Minecraft Coding & more! DETAILS »

Washington Park - OTR: W= Washington Park

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23. W= Washington Park

Washington Park - OTR

A great place in the summer! Play on the playground, run through the fountains or play yard games on the beer garden deck! There are tons of events all summer like Youngster Yoga, PopUp Play & more. Click Washington Park above & scroll down to events. DETAILS »

Smale Riverfront Park: X= eXplore the Banks

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24. X= eXplore the Banks

Smale Riverfront Park

See the SkyStar through 6/16/19. And while you're there, take a ride on the carousel, splash through the fountains and check out all the fun at Smale park! There are tons of events there too, including Smale Family Fun, Farmers Market & More! DETAILS »

Young's Jersey Dairy (Yellow Springs, OH ~1 Hr from Cincy): Y= Yellow Springs

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25. Y= Yellow Springs

Young's Jersey Dairy (Yellow Springs, OH ~1 Hr from Cincy)

Road trip! Head north to Young's Jersey Dairy for a day of fun and Ice Cream! Or head to the Yellow Springs Street Fair for a day of small town hoopla! 250+ craft & food vendors, music, street performers, a beer garden, & tons of fun! Info on our site! DETAILS »

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26. Z= Ziegler Park

Ziegler Park

This public pool in OTR offers a zero entry baby pool, a pool with lap lanes, basketball courts, a children’s playground, & a covered pavilion flanked by charcoal grills. There are swim programs, basketball programs & PopUp play events with crafting +more DETAILS »

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