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5 things to do with your kids in Dayton July 25-31
Looking for some ideas for fun with the kids this week? Here are some ideas to spice up your kid-friendly entertainment calendar.
1. Slides, climbing wall at Splash Moraine!: If you’re planning to head to the pool for a day of fun in the sun this week, why not plan your visit around two special events this week at Splash Moraine! at 3800 Main St. in Moraine. On Saturday, July 26, children can take a break from the pool and play on a giant inflatable slide from noon to 6 p.m. On Monday, July 28, children can climb on a 30-foot climbing wall from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call (937) 535-1095. Regular admission to the water park is $7.50 for youth ages 3-17 and $9 for adults. No additional charge for either event.
2. Momtopia event at Mall at Fairfield Commons: Need to get a jump-start on your back-to-school shopping? If you head to the mall in Beavercreek on Friday, July 25, check out Momtopia from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the mall’s center court. Children can sing and dance to the music of Miss Joanie, while moms can enter a gift-card raffle or get a mini-makeover. No admission charge.
3. Kids can “Get Animated” at The Greene: Your kids can have fun with their favorite cartoon characters without plopping down in front of a television as the Get Animated tour hits The Greene in Beavercreek on Saturday, July 26, from noon to 5 p.m. The 40-city tour, now in its fourth year, is a pro-social, pro-lifestyle program designed to motivate, energize and educate kids ages 6-11 about healthy living choices. Activities include a kickball station, tennis challenge, obstacle course, bicycle race, bowling challenge and limbo competition. There will be character appearances as well. All activities are themed around the Cartoon Network’s original cartoon series.
4. Check out special movie deal for kids: Every Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m., kids and their parents get into one selected family-friendly movie at the Cinema de lux at The Greene in Beavercreek. A child’s admission for $3.50 includes two coupons for a Kid’s Pack at the concessions, which includes a popcorn and a small drink. On July 26 and 27, the featured film is “Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery.”
Also at the Cinema de Lux at the Greene, check out Nick Jr. favorites Dora, Diego, The Backyardigans and The Wonder Pets on the big screen in sing-along music videos and TV episodes beginning Thursday, July 31, and continuing every Thursday and Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Dora will be featured July 31 and Aug. 2 Tickets are $6.
Regal Cinemas Hollywood 20 at the Mall at Fairfield Commons is participating in the Free Family Film Festival. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m., kids and their parents can get in free to one of two selected G- or PG-rated films. First come, first serve. Lasts through Aug. 6.
5. Go to Summer Family Fun Day at the National City 2nd Street Market: Listen or sing along with Rum River Blend at the 2nd Street Public Market, 600 E. Second St., from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Children and grandchildren of market vendors will offer a just-for-kids mini-market where anyone under age 18 can purchase many of the same items as in the main market. Free. While you’re there, stock up on books at the Gloria Dei Montessori Book Fair from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (937) 228-2088.
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By Dayton Children's
July 25, 2008 8:44 AM | Link to this
Dayton Children’s is one of the sponsors at the Get Animated event at The Greene. Our Power Mobile and Wally B. Bear will be there! We will also be giving away cool stuff!