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Fun Things to Do with Children in Dayton
Asked by J.M. from Dayton
on April 5, 2007
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I am wanting to plan a playdate with my friends and their children when I come into town. What fun activities are there to do both indoor and outdoors in Kettering/Da...
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- There is also the Air Force Museum. My boys also love the hiking trail at The Narrows off of Indian Ripple. Have fun!!
- yellow springs is a great place to walk around and window shop. Young's Jersey Dairy is a fun place to stop at. They have farm animals and ice cream and you can golf too.
- Dayton Mall has a fun event for both moms & kids. It's called Momtopia Monday. Their next event is scheduled for Monday, October 10, 10:00am. They're featuring a...
Is Summer Camp a Possibility??
Asked by L.S. from Dayton
on April 5, 2008
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Our son is 27 months old & we live in the Dayton area. My question is, are there any summer camp programs for such a young child? I was hoping to find some place to 's...
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- I doubt you'll find any "camp" programs for anyone under three. That being said - daycare is an option. There are some that have a "summer camp" style program during...
- I don't think camp is a possibility, but you might find a summer Bible School program or 2 or 3 at churches in your area that might accept toddlers.
- I'm sure there are daecares & in home babysitters close by which would meet at least some of your expectations.
Looking for a Fun (INDOOR) Place to Have a Playdate.
Asked by L.S. from Dayton
on February 3, 2007
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Hi, I am meeting a friend next week for a playdate. My son is 13 months & her daughter is 16 months. She lives south of town (Beavercreek/Beelbrook) & I live north of ...
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- I have to second the Boonshoft museum. We buy family passes every year and we all enjoy going including my 12 month old!
- There is a gymnastic place in Beavercreek called Gymquest that has open gym from 12 - 3 weekdays and 12-1:30 on Saturday. It is great for small children. Large presc...
- While it isn't quite in the middle, the Boonshoft museum in Dayton is a great place for children that age. There's a little play place for children under 2 there.
Toddler Activities
Asked by A.C. from Cincinnati
on August 25, 2008
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Hey Everyone! My main question has to do with what to do all day. Usually, we will get up and play. I take him to different parks and we go outside. We have gone to th...
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- There is a new place in Liberty Twp that is called Bananas and it is a place for the kids to bounce on all different kinds of bounce houses. There is also a place cal...
- A. - You could join the Children's Museum here in Cincinnati (it's a lot like the Boonshoft place in Dayton); you could go to a park; the zoo; join the Countryside YMC...
- Barnes and Noble does a free story hour on Thursdays and a family member to the Boonshoft (where they have climbing tubes and what not) is like 60 dollars.
Winter Activities
Asked by D.G. from Cleveland
on November 3, 2006
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I'm looking for ideas for children to do during the winter months. I love taking them to things but since outside is out of the question I am drawing some blanks. Than...
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- I bet if you look around at some centers in your area they have a mom and tots group. They also have them at the YMCA. I just signed my son up at one in the city I l...
- Check out your local art museum, childrens museum and natural history museum. They have great programs. Also your YMCA has a lot going on. Your local city recreation c...
- In Dayton we have a great Children's museum. I'm sure you must have one near you too. I save and buy a yearly membership to ours, then take them about once a week to...
Seeking Advice for Vaction Destinations!
Asked by M.C. from Columbus
on May 15, 2008
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I really need some help and hope that some of you could assist me. I have a six year old and a 18 month old boys, and I really want to take a small trip with them and...
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- we love the boonshoft museum in dayton. they have a small ohio wildlife "zoo" with otters and owls and ducks, along with your standard science museum stuff. it's reall...
- Pigeon Forge/Gatlainburg (Tennessee) is a LOT of fun. It's about 4-5 hours from Cincinnati. Great for weekend get-aways with the kids. Mammoth Cave (Kentucky) is ...
- Do your kids like animals? We went to the Kentucky Horse Park last summer and my girls (4 and 1 at the time) absolutely loved it. We camped there at the campground n...
Vacation with 2-Year-old
Asked by S.M. from Columbus
on October 12, 2009
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I am trying to plan our first family vacation for next summer (starting early!) and I would love some input. Our son will be about 2 & 1/2 then, and he's already very...
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- We are huge fans of Pigeon Forge/Gatlainburg, TN. We just took our daughter there (one month shy of her 2nd birthday) and she loved it. We took her to the aquarium. ...
- Considering our weather here it's kind of suprising but Ohio/PA have quite a number of highly rated Children's amusement parks. There's Idlewild in PA- voted #2 child...
- I just came back from a long week vacation with my 18 month old. We went ti a state park (barkcamp) where we rented a camper cabin. It had electricity a fridge and a ...
Ideas Needed for 6Yr Old Son B-day Party
Asked by K.P. from Dayton
on April 28, 2008
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I am looking for ideas of places to hold my son 6th birthday party. He likes dinosaurs, pirates, & swimming too. I am hoping you ladies out there can come up with new ...
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- You didn't say when his birthday is. See if you can find an inflatable pirate ship. They make those things in ALL kinds of fun shapes, etc for kids. Have a pirate t...
- http://www.pumpitupparty.com/oh/miamisburg/party-packages-p2q78.htm Here is a link to a place that does birthday parties that have like the bouncy slides and stuff ...
- Hi K., We've been to some fun parties. One was at a place that sells outdoor playsets (Playground World) that was set up indoors. We have been to roller skating par...
SO Mini Vacations
Asked by N.K. from Toledo
on June 8, 2010
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I am literally craving a vacation! My husband really doesn't want to fly anywhere because he says our daughter is too young (she'll be 2 next month so she's really no...
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- How about FRENCH LICK, Indiana? We LOVE it there! Lots of little things like a train (original train & tracks) ride thru the countryside of French Lick, complete w/ ...
- Totally recommend Holiday World in Santa Claus, IN. The Koch family is absolutely committed to families with children of all ages. Stay in a cabin or on-site RV at L...
- Someone else mentioned Hershey PA, and that is a great spot to take a youngster. It can be a bit expensive, though. Your daughter will probably enjoy a day at the beac...
Toddler Entertainment
Asked by H.S. from Cleveland
on November 14, 2007
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I am looking for some good ideas to do with my 18 month old son. I am a stay at home mom now, and don't really know what to do!
thanks so much!
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- I too am a sahm and a previous preschool teacher so I hope some of these ideas will help you fill your days with a bit of enrichment.... Playdough is always fun! Ma...
- You could join a playgroup. I organize a group on meetup.com. For example: in the search box, type in Stay At Home Moms and you will see if there are any meetup gro...
- Hey H.! I am a mommy of 3 little boys: ages 5, 3, and 2. I also am a stay at home mom. This is what I do. I have done a lot over these last 5 years so just a few...
