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Thursday, July 17, 2008
5 things to do with your kids in Dayton July 18-24
Looking for things to do with your kids? Check out these five events from July 18-24:
Dayton Air Show, July 19-20: The Vectren Dayton Air Show returns to the grounds of the Dayton International Airport this weekend, July 19 and 20, starting at 9 a.m. each day. Sights abound, both in the sky and on the ground, with highlights that include the United States Air Force’s F-22 Raptor, here for the first time, and stunt pilot Sean Tucker. Check out the Kids’ Hangar, where children can dig in a huge sandbox, enjoy face painting and crafts, climb on a backyard gym and more. Admission to the kids area is free. Children must be accompanied by a parent. An added bonus: Air Show performers sometimes stop by to sign autographs for the littlest fans as well. The Kids’ Hangar is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days.
Explore nature with your baby, July 23: Check out Backpacking Babies: Flutter By Butterfly from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, at Sugarcreek MetroPark, 4178 Conference Road, Bellbrook. Let your baby get an up-close look at butterflies and more. A baby backpack or carrier is required for this program as trails are not stroller friendly.
Night of magic, July 18: Want to see some magic, up close and personal? You’re in luck: “An Intimate Night of Magic II” is the perfect opportunity for you to see magic right before your eyes. The two-hour event will be presented in six acts; each act will have a host and a pro from the Society of American Magicians, Assembly 56. The event takes place Friday, July 18, at 7:35 p.m. at the Xenia Adult Recreation and Services Center, 130 E. Church St., Xenia. Doors open at 6:59 p.m.. Tickets are $15 ($25 for two), and are limited — advance sales are strongly advised, so call (937) 372-0516, or visit www.xeniaact.org. Tickets will also be available at the door on a first-come basis.
Rock out, kiddie style, July 20: Now on their second national tour, “Kidz Bop Live” will make its way to Fraze Pavilion on Sunday, July 20. The youth-friendly rock-and-roll concert features today’s most popular songs sung by kids for kids. Tickets range from $15-20.
An Evening of Astronomy at the Boonshoft, July 18: The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, 2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton, will present An Evening of Astronomy from 7-11 p.m. Friday, July 18. The museum’s astronomy experts will provide an in-depth look at eclipses, moon phases and blue moons. Participants also can take part in night sky viewing through the museum’s observatories (weather permitting), and watch planetarium and laser light shows. More specifically:
Eclipses, Phases & Blue Moons at 7 p.m.: Discover where you need to be to observe the Aug. 1 Total Solar Eclipse. Learn what a Blue Moon is, how frequently one occurs and more. Tickets are $3 for members and $5 for nonmembers.
What’s Up? at 8:30 p.m.: Featuring planets, the moon, bright stars, major constellations and current astronomical events through special effects, this planetarium show answers the question “If I go out tonight what will I see if it is clear?” Tickets are free for members and $1 for nonmembers.
Night Sky Viewing from 9-11 p.m.: The Miami Valley Astronomical Society will be on hand to operate the telescopes in the Museum’s Apollo or Junior Observatories. Visitors are encouraged to look through the telescope lens and explore the cosmos. Admission to night sky viewing is free (weather permitting).
Laser light shows, beginning at 9 p.m.: For older kids or teens, laser light shows featuring music by The Doors, Tool and Pink Floyd begin at 9, 10 and 11 p.m. respectively. Tickets are $3 for members and $5 for nonmembers.
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Birthday fun for kids and adults
Who knew a kid’s birthday party could be so much fun.
Really!
We recently celebrated my daughter’s 4th birthday with a party at Pump it Up in Miamisburg. If you haven’t heard of Pump it Up (which also has a location in West Chester), it’s an indoor inflatable playground featuring two rooms of bouncing fun — from bounce houses to obstacle courses, to a really fun giant inflatable slide — plus a private room for snacks, food, cake and gift-opening.
The best part was the adults could play, too.
So while my daughter, her cousins and preschool pals jumped and squealed with delight, most of the adults kicked off their shoes and joined in the fun.
This was honestly the most fun I’ve had in a while. We jumped and played like school children. I got some much needed exercise and laughed until I nearly wet my pants (I said nearly, don’t worry).
A couple highlights:
My husband and sister-in-law pretended to be on “American Gladiators” with a little jousting match complete with helmets and padded poles inside the bouncy. It was hilarious.
A bit jealous of all the fun the “big kids” were having, my other sister-in-law (who suffered a recent ankle injury, by the way) whipped off her walking cast and climbed up the giant inflatable slide more than once. Shhh. Don’t tell her doctor.
I almost got stuck inside the obstacle course when trying to squeeze through a tight space behind my 3-year-old niece. Poor girl: she didn’t know what to think. Somehow, I made it through, though.
Pump it Up has pop-in playtime on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings (broken down by age groups) for $7. This is a great way to check out the facility before committing to spend a fair chunk of change on a birthday party (though we felt the money was well worth the fun).
