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Five things to do with your kids this week Aug. 15-21
Summer’s almost over. Don’t let a moment go by wasted. Here are five ideas for fun for the kids (and even the whole family) this week:
1. Cool off at The Greene on Aug. 16: Want to cool off without going to the pool? Check out The Water Show at The Greene Town Center on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. See water disappear, reappear and magically move from one place to another. Don’t forget to bring your child’s swimsuit (but there is a dry zone for anyone who doesn’t want to get wet). And while you’re there, shop, dine or see a movie.
2. Munch on sweet corn, more at Fairborn fest Aug. 16-17: What kid doesn’t love corn on the cob? Munch to your heart’s delight at the Fairborn Sweetcorn Festival Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16-17. Once the kids are filled up on corn, check out entertainment ranging from pony rides, train rides and an inflatable gym. Parking and admission are free. The fair will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
3. Family Day at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Saturday, Aug. 16: Participate in hands-on activities, including building and flying egg carton gliders in the Modern Flight Gallery (between 1:30-3 p.m.). Sit under the wings of airplanes and listen to stories about aviation during storytime (begins at 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.) in the Early Years Gallery. Check out the museum’s exhibits while you’re there. No advanced reservations are necessary and all activities are free. For more information, call (937) 255-4646.
4. Family Food Challenge, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 7-8:30 p.m.: Eating healthy can be fun. Check out the Family Food Challenge in the Springboro Community Room at the Dorothy Lane Market in Springboro, 740 N. Main Street. Leah Sabato, a clinical dietitian at The Children’s Medical Center in Dayton, will lead a class on healthy eating. In this class, families will go on a scavenger hunt through the store for healthy breakfast and lunch options. No charge but registration is suggested, as seating is limited. To register, contact Kathy Stone (937) 748-6800 (kstone@dorothylane.com) or Joy Kemp (937) 434-1294 (joy@dorothylane.com).
5. Visit the Darke County Fair through Aug. 23: Want to find out if The Great Darke County Fair lives up to its reputation as one of the best county fairs in Ohio? The fair runs through Saturday, Aug. 23. You definitely don’t have to be a 4-Her to enjoy this fair. From deep-fried treats, to carnival games, to rides, dog shows and more animals than you can imagine, there’s more than enough fun to please the whole family. Check the fair Web site, www.darkecountyfair.com.
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