April is approaching and it’s one of my favorite months. The trees start blooming, baby animals appear everywhere, and the sun shines just a little bit longer each day. The best part is that fun events are springing up around us too!
1. The Great Ohio Toy Show– Wilmington
***DMB Tip – Enjoy local gems Jen’s Deli or Generations Pizzeria before or after!
- April 1, 9am-5pm
- Cost $5.00 adults, 12 and under FREE
- All ages
- Over 200 tables of new and old toys, collectibles, and action figures!
2. Home Opener @ The Dayton Dragons– Dayton
***DMB Tip- Dragons tix go fast so if you can’t make this day, check out their website for other available game days.
- April 7, 7pm
- Ticket prices vary
- All ages
- Don’t miss out on some great American baseball, right here in our hometown!
3. Babywearing Hike– Bellbrook
***DMB Tip- Make sure you have tested your baby pack for comfort on shorter trips (grocery, shopping) before committing to a hike.
- April 7, 4pm-5pm
- $5 for non-residents, free for residents
- All stages of babywearing welcome and the hike will be on relatively flat trails.
4. The Cat in the Hat @ Victoria Theater– Dayton
***DMB Tip- There will be a “Sensory- Friendly” showing on April 9th for children with sensory processing special needs!
- April 8, 1pm and 4pm
- $15
- All ages
- The magical story comes to life on stage in this 60 minute classic.
5. Full Moon Night Hike at Russ Nature Center– Beavercreek
***DMB Tip- Don’t forget the hats and gloves – nice spring days still have cool (or cold!) nights.
- April 11, 8:30pm-10pm
- Free
- Ages 11 and up
- During April’s “Egg Moon”, venture out at night to see and hear our native nocturnal animals.
6. Donut Haus Tour– Springboro
***DMB Tip – Get a small group of friends with kids and don’t forget your cameras!
- Call ahead (937) 748-0380
- $9 children, adult chaperones free
- Preschool age+
- Kids will get to take part in making donuts, filling them and then will decorate their own at the end.
7. Train Rides at Carillon Park– Dayton
***DMB Tip- Have a train-crazy kid? Carillon Park also hosts a 2- day Rail Festival in June.
- April 15, 1pm-4pm
- $1
- All ages
- Adults and kids alike can enjoy a ride on the 1/8th scale real railroad. Ride passes are available if a non-stop riding day is just your thing.
8. Captain America: Civil War @ the Air Force Museum Theatre-Dayton
***DMB Tip- Make a day of it and visit the museum and its newly opened fourth building. Also, this is a once per month event, so check the website for movies showing through December.
- April 23, 4pm
- $5
- Age appropriate based upon movie shown
- The films are shown on the six-story screen in the Air Force Museum Theatre, located inside the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force!
9. Hawthorn Hill Tour– Oakwood
***DMB Tip- Consider checking your local library for some children’s books about the Wright Brothers and make this an extra special trip by learning about Dayton history as a family.
- Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10am, 12:30pm
- $12, and for just $3 more, get admission to Carillon Park too
- All ages
- Enjoy a tour of the home of Orville Wright. Talk about Dayton history!
10. Volunteer Work Day at Antioch College Farm– Yellow Springs
***DMB Tip- No matter what you choose to help with, a simple pair of gardening gloves will go a long way toward protecting your hands.
- April 18, 6pm-8pm (or sunset)
- Free
- All ages and skill levels welcome
- Join Antioch students and community members to help and learn about various topics including gardening, sustainability and composting on the Farm.
11. Wildflower Walk with Author Bob Henn– Cedarville
***DMB Tip- Mr. Henn will have copies of his book Wildflowers of Ohio for sale as well.
- April 22, 10am-12pm
- Free
- All ages
- Hike at Massie Creek Gorge and learn about identifying flowers, as well as their uses.
12. Pioneer Village Civil War Training Camp– Waynesville
***DMB Tip- Do your kids love to play dress up? Do a little googling for period costumes and then hit the thrift stores!
- April 29, 30 10am-5pm
- $5 (proceeds go to maintaining the Village and its buildings)
- All ages (this will be on grass so strollers won’t be useful)
- Witness what life was like for Union soldiers during the Civil War in a training camp, getting ready for battle.