Caesar's Creek State Park

Date(s): 01/01/2010 - 12/31/2010
Recurring daily

Location: Caesar Creek State Park
Address: 8570 E. State Route 73
Waynesville, OH 45068
Admission: FREE

Caesar Creek State Park is highlighted by clear blue waters, scattered woodlands, meadows and steep ravines. The park offers some of the finest outdoor recreation in southwest Ohio including boating, hiking, fishing, bird watching and even fossil hunting.

Camp sites are available for a nightly fee.

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Franklin Murals

Date(s): 01/01/2010 - 12/31/2010
Recurring daily

Location: Franklin Murals
Address: Downtown Franklin
Franklin, OH 45005
Phone: 513-746-8457
Admission: FREE

A beautiful afternoon trip through Franklin's downtown district quickly turns into a fascinating look back into the city's history. The Franklin Murals depict everything from a 19th century park scene to the city's once proud Great Miami Suspension Bridge.

For more information on the murals, contact the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce at (937) 746-8457.

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FREE Admission to the Cincinnati Art Museum

Date(s): 01/01/2010 - 12/31/2010
Recurring daily

Times: Tuesday-Sunday: 11am-5pm
Location: Cincinnati Art Museum
Address: 953 Eden Park Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-639-2995
Admission: FREE

General Admission to the Cincinnati Art Museum is FREE everyday the museum is open.

There is an admission charge for special exhibits and events.

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FREE Admission to the Krohn Conservatory

Date(s): 01/01/2010 - 12/31/2010
Recurring daily

Times: Monday-Sunday: 10am-5pm
Location: Krohn Conservatory
Address: 1501 Eden Park Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-421-5707
Admission: FREE

The Krohn Conservatory is open 365 days a year with FREE admission.  Donations are accpeted.

Special exhibits do have an admission charge.

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Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail

Date(s): 01/01/2010 - 12/31/2010
Recurring daily

Admission: FREE

The Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail offers more than 70 miles of paved trails running alongside the historic Little Miami River. Your outing will take you through rolling hills, colorful woodlands, picturesque countryside and into quaint small towns.

Get more informaiton on stops along trail plus other Warren County bike trails.

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Newport Aquarium's Penguin Parades

Date(s): 01/01/2010 - 12/31/2010
Recurring daily

Times: 9:15am during summer hours; 10:15am during non-summer hours
Location: Newport Aquarium
Address: One Aquarium Way
Newport, KY 41071
Admission: FREE

Meet Randy, Paula, Simon, Kara or the newest penguin addition, Ellen. The parade begins every morning on the Plaza in front of the Aquarium when the penguins arrive in their brand new, custom-made Penguin Mobile amidst a ton of fun and fanfare. These are warm-weather African penguins - not the arctic ones - so they love being outside in the summer. A Newport Aquarium biologist who cares for them will share interesting facts about penguins and conservation. And each day, one lucky child will be chosen at random to be the Parade's Grand Marshall. It's an experience you won't forget.

Note: In case of inclement weather the parade will be held in the Aquarium lobby.

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Underground Railroad Walking Tour of Springboro

Date(s): 01/01/2010 - 12/31/2010
Recurring daily

Location: Springboro Chamber of Commerce, 325 South Main St., Springboro, OH 45066
Phone: 937-748-0074
Admission: FREE

Relive an important part of our nation's history as you tour Sprinboro's 27 safe houses, learn about the city's elaborate tunnel system and explore this important stop along the Underground Railroad.

Pick up your free walking tour brochure at the Springboro Chamber of Commerce.

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Snoopy's Starlight Spectacular

Date(s): 05/29/2010 - 09/06/2010
Recurring daily

Times: Display opens at sunset
Location: Kings Island
Address: 6300 Kings Island Dr.
Kings Island, OH 45034
Admission: Included with park admission

New for 2010, Kings Island presents Snoopy's Starlight Spectacular, an immersive light and sound experience starring everyone's favorite PEANUTS characters and their summertime adventures. This colorful pageant of more than two million LED lights invites guests to explore a breathtaking display the entire family will enjoy after a day of fun and thrills.

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New Komodo Dragon Exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Date(s): 06/05/2010 - 12/31/2010
Recurring daily

Location: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Address: 3400 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45220
Phone: (800) 94-HIPPO

The Komodo dragon returns to the Zoo with the opening of its newest exhibit, "Dragons!" In addition to the new Komodo dragon, the exhibit will also feature several species of monitor lizards, highlighting the largest, longest, smallest and some of the most colorful monitor lizards in the world.

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"America I AM: The African American Imprint" at the Cincinnati Museum Center

Date(s): 06/19/2010 - 09/06/2010
Recurring daily

Times: Monday-Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday: 11am-6pm
Location: Cincinnati Museum Center
Address: 1301 Western Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45203
Phone: 800-733-2077

This four-year touring museum exhibition celebrates 400 years of African American contributions to this country. The exhibition presents a historical continuum of pivotal moments in courage, conviction and creativity that solidifies the undeniable imprint of African Americans across the nation and around the world.

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Summer Music Series at Cincinnati Premium Outlets

Date(s): 07/03/2010 - 09/05/2010
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday

Times: Saturday-Sunday: noon-3pm
Location: Cincinnati Premium Outlets
Address: 400 Premium Outlets Drive
Monroe, OH 45050
Phone: 513-539-0710
Admission: FREE

Cincinnati Premium Outlets will host a summer-long series of free live musical entertainment presented by Coca-Cola every weekend from Noon to 3pm in front of the Food Court, located in Fountain Court.

All performances are weather permitting and subject to change.

Saturdays from Noon to 3pm:
July 3: Steve Barone Jazz Trio
July 10: Vigor
July 17: Steve Bonafel Bluegrass Band
July 24: Caribe III
July 31: Rocking Ruckus
Aug 7: Don Steins Jazz Trio
Aug 14: Revolver
Aug 21: The Foremost Band
Aug 28: PowerHouse Boogie Band
Sept 4: 2 Way Street

Sundays from Noon to 3pm:
July 4: No Limit
Sept 5: FlatRock Quartet

Monday from Noon to 3pm:
Sept 6: PC & The Final Verdict

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Seond Saturday Artists and Authors, Wayensville

Date(s): 08/14/2010 - 09/11/2010
Recurring monthly on the 2nd Saturday

Times: 10am-5pm
Location: Downtown Waynesville, Ohio
Contact: Carol Vacca
Admission: Free

The next Second Saturday event to be held on August 14th will be featuring the Appalachian Artisans Guild which was formed in 1995.  Today it is made up of twenty seven artists and artisans who possess a variety of skills. Their main goal is to preserve the traditional art forms of the Appalachians, while promoting the contemporary work of their members. They reside in Adams, Brown, Highland, Pike, and Scioto Counties in Ohio, with one member living in Kentucky.

Members who will be attending the August 14th Second Saturday include:

Pam Anders (5th generation Appalachian, who will be displaying a wide variety of decorated hard shell gourds)

Brenda Armstrong (creating bandboxes,hand-cut and hand-sewn in the traditional way, covered with vintage wallpapers and lined with old damaged periodicals to recreate an historical piece, unique jewelry, jointed teddy bears made by recycling old coats, etc)

Iveagh Lehmann (Appalachian artisan displaying her unique talents)

Mountain Mist - Sue Frump and Virginia Spillman (Mountain Mist is a musical duo who entertain throughout Southern Ohio playing a variety of instruments which includes but is not limited to mountain dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, banjimer, mandolin, psaltery, auto harp, and the folk harp.)

Martha Eichenlaub Padgett (the art known as Hungarian Scratch Eggs. She has been given the honor of  being named a Master Artist of Appalachia by the Ohio Arts Council.)

Kris Phipps (a flame thrower for 3 years. She will be displaying loose beads, jewelry and peyote work.)

Bootsie Robison (of Locust Hill Farm, uses wool from her sheep to spin yarn, and make knitted and felted clothing and accessories)

Randy Sanders (of Pike County Farm, LLC will be displaying his woodland items, including cutting boards, picture frames, small benches and other furniture primarily made from blown down and dead trees from the farm. His signature products are "tree frames" that consist of a photograph of a tree species framed in its own wood)

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