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Five things to do with the kids this weekend (June 12-14)
Cure those summertime blues with these kid-friendly weekend events:
Rubber Duck Regatta
Where: RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton
When: Friday, June 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
What to expect: See 15,000 bright yellow rubber ducks in the Great Miami River during United Rehabilitation Services sixth annual event, plus food and other activities.
Admission: Free, but you can sponsor a duck for $5 per duck, plus other duck packages available. Proceeds from the duck sales will benefit United Rehabilitation Services.
More info: Call (937) 235-DUCK or visit www.ursdayton.org
Froggie Frolic
Where: Carriage Hill Metropark, 7800 E. Shull Road, Huber Heights
When: Saturday, June 13 from 10-11:30 a.m.
What to expect: Learn all about these long-jumping amphibians, make a craft and go on a frog hunt. Ideal for elementary-school aged children.
Admission: Free. No reservations required.
More info: Call (937) 278-2623 or visit www.metroparks.org/
St. Christopher Festival
Where: St. Christopher Catholic Church, 435 E. National Road, Vandalia.
When: 6 p.m.-midnight June 12, 1 p.m.-midnight June 13, noon-7 p.m. June 14
What to expect: The festival offers carnival rides, games, music, bingo, raffles, a garage sale, food, fun and more.
Admission: Admission free, but bring money for food, rides and games.
More info: (937) 898-3542 or www.stchristopheronline.com/festival
Haunted House this weekend only
Where: 1213 Harshman Road, Riverside, near The National Museum of the United States Air Force
When: Dusk until midnight Friday and Saturday, June 12-13
What to expect: Now this one is definitely not for the little ones. But if you have a teen who loves a good haunting, take advantage of this Halloween in June event. The Riverside Jaycees, who host a haunted house every fall, will present a Mid-Summer Nights Scream Haunted Castle of Carnage.
Admission: $10
More info: Call (937) 254-2576 or visit www.riversidejaycees.org
Preteen self-esteem workshop
Where: Bellbrook SugarCreek Community Center, 2751 Washington Mill Road
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14
What to expect: Local Girl Scouts have put together a workshop promoting girls to “Be Youtiful” in efforts to gain a Gold Award, the highest achievement a 15- to 17-year-old Girl Scout can earn. The workshop is designed to build self-esteem in preteen girls from sixth to eighth grade.
Admission: Registration is $5
More information: Send an email to beyoutiful614@aol.com
Got more ideas? Share ‘em here. If you know of any upcoming events we should highlight, email mfong@coxohio.com
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