Cincinnati Family—October 2024

Forest Park Branch Library

LilyPad Play

Splash at Kings Island

Brew Up Fun

Splash River will feature seven new water slides which will be perfect for little ones to enjoy while splashing the day away. Both attractions are slated to open in the summer of 2025, and season passes are currently available for purchase. Find out more at visitkingsisland.com. New Library Now Open Extra, extra, read all about it! A new library has opened in Forest Park. This page turning, state-of-the-art branch features an over 26,000-square-foot facility! There is ample parking, and once inside, families will find new MakerSpace equipment, an exciting kids space with play equipment, a teen space for studying and gaming, and of course… lots of great books and other resources! Be sure to check out the library calendar for exciting events at this new branch, too. The new Forest Park Branch Library is located at 660 Northland Boulevard. Visit chpl. org for more information.

What’s New Around Town? LilyPad Play Grows! Create. Imagine. Play. LilyPad Play, which is very popular with parents and tykes alike, has grown! The first location sprout- ed roots in Cincinnati’s Oakley neighborhood in 2019 and the second installment opened in Crescent Springs, Kentucky shortly after. Now, families in West Chester, Ohio will have the opportunity to be wowed by this indoor play space, designed specifically for children six and younger. Each of the three LilyPad locations offer open play, private play for small groups, and regular classes like Zumbi- ni. They also host parties with adorable themes available, too. Visit lilypadplay.com to check out all the outstanding offerings of all three LilyPad Play locations! What’s Good at Rookwood? Families looking to go shopping for anything from groceries to shoes, clothes, books, and more already know and love Rookwood Commons & Pavilion!

This convenient mecca of retail boasts popular storefronts like TJ Maxx, Old Navy, Nordstrom Rack, Whole Foods, and more. And now, families have two new must-visit locations for when they head to Rookwood. World Market specializes in unique global wares, decor, seasonal items, and imported foods that the entire family will find enticing. Each shop- ping trip to World Market is a cultural experience, delving into traditions, art, and flavors! The second shopping experience now available at Rookwood is the brand new boutique-sized Macy’s storefront. This one-floor shop features finds for the whole family, shoes, handbags, and more. Head to shoprookwood. com to stay in-the-know about Rookwood Commons & Pavilion deals and events. Brew Up Fun at New Fifty West Locale A space created for families! Fifty West Brewing Company has opened a new location in Deer- field Township. The family-for-

ward menu focuses on favorites like burgers, hot dogs, fries, pret- zel bites, and more. Kids will love the variety of shakes and floats available, while grown-ups can browse the brewed up options like craft beer, hard lemonade, seltzer, and canned wine. Fifty West is great for family-night outs. There is plenty of space for kids to dig around in the giant sandbox and be kids! Fido is also welcome–there are plenty of dog bowls around Fifty West, to make sure everyone stays hydrated. The Fifty West Deerfield location is now open at 5224 District Park Drive in Mason, Ohio. Check out their full menu, or place an order online at fiftywestbrew.com. New Attractions Make a Splash at Kings Island The Summer of 2025 just got a whole lot cooler with the announcement of two new Soak City Water Park additions at Kings Island. The amusement park will be adding Ohio’s first dual-racing water coast, RiverRacers, as well as a whole new wet play area for kids called Splash River Junction.

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