April 2026 Cincinnati Family Magazine

Jellystone Returns to Cincy

It has been a lengthy 20 year hibernation, but Yogi Bear and friends are returning to the Tri-State! The former Camp Cedar location in Mason, Ohio has been turned into a Jellystone Park Camp-Resort. This luxury glamping and RV resort will be adding themed family-focused fun to camper’s excursions including a jumping pillow, wagon rides, foam parties, and visits with Yogi and his bear pals. These additions will compli- ment pre-existing pools and slides, restaurants, an arcade, and sports court. Reservations are open, and there will even be free shuttle service to Kings Island for Jellystone guests! Head to campjellystone.com to book a staycation for your family!

TCT Announces 26-27 Season

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati announced its 107th MainStage season which will be performed at the newly renovated and reimagined, historic Emery Theatre. The lineup will include showstopping performances of: DISNEY AND CAMERON MACKINTOSH’S MARY POPPINS JR. October 9-25, 2026 DR. SEUSS’S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL December 4–20, 2026 PETER PAN, THE MUSICAL JR. February 19 – March 7, 2027 101 DALMATIANS, THE MUSICAL April 16 – May 2, 2027 26-27 MainStage Season Subscriptions are available now at the childrenstheatre.com

Dollywood to Debut New Ride

Adventure loving families! Make plans to visit Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN this summer to experience the world’s very first indoor hybrid roller coaster and whitewater raft ride. NightFlight Expedition will take riders on a journey through Dolly Parton’s favorite time of day in the smokies, night. Dolly declared “Great Smoky Mountains National Park is known for the synchronous lightning bugs, but I also love to just sit and listen to the owls calling or the frogs croaking, and I love to see the stars sparkling like rhinestones up in the big old sky. It’s pure mountain magic.”The new $50 million+ attraction will transport riders on a 5 ½ minute expedition to both soar and fly, and navigate a lake by boat. Read more on this exhilarating innovation in Dollywood’s Wildwood Grove at dollywood.com

New Cincinnati Open Sporting Club

Now open in Mason, OH! The Cincinnati Open Sporting Club is a year-round destination located at the newly transformed campus at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Featuring 31 outdoor and six indoor tennis courts, six outdoor and four indoor pickleball courts, and Ohio’s first two padel courts, members will adore the world-class amenities at this state-of-the-art facility. Both members and the general public can enjoy an elevated meal at The Sporting Club restaurant, which is led by Executive Chef Andrew Alcid. More details available at cincyopensportingclub.com

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