1. CINCINNATI PARENT MAGAZINE KIDSFEST
Kids are invited to this special Coney Island event that includes pony rides, face painting, superheroes and princesses, a trampoline, activities, and discounted tickets ($7.50) for Coney rides and the Sunlite Pool. Check it out in the Moonlite Pavilion at Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave. on Aug. 13 from 1-4 p.m. For more information, call (513) 232-8230 or visit www.coneyislandpark.com.
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2. FAMILY DAY AT STRICKER’S GROVE
This private amusement park is only open to the public a few times per year. Your ticket will include all rides and soft drinks for the entire day. Check it out at Stricker's Grove, 11490 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton, on Aug. 13 from 1-9 p.m. Tickets are $12.50. Children 2 and younger are admitted free. For more information, call 513-521-9747 or visit www.strickersgrove.com.
3. WESTERN & SOUTHERN OPEN
Roger Federer, Karolina Pliskova, Andy Murray and Venus Williams are among the top professional tennis players participating in this year's Western & Southern Open. The annual tournament returns to Lindner Family Tennis Center, 5460 Courseview Drive, Mason, on Saturday, Aug. 12. The tournament continues through Sunday, Aug. 20. Action begins at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Cost: $10-$100 single tickets. Ticket packages are available. Call 513-651-0303 or visit www.wsopen.com.
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4. UNION CENTRE FOOD TRUCK RALLY
Over 35 food trucks will converge on Union Center Square, offering international dishes from BBQ to Tex-Mex to Korean tacos. Live music will be available as well. Check it out at the Square at Union Centre, 9285 Centre Point Drive, West Chester, on Aug. 11 from 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. There is no admission cost. For more information, call 513-383-2665 or visit www.ucbma.com.
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5. GREAT INLAND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
With the scenic Ohio River and Cincinnati skyline in the background, this annual festival features seafood dishes from various Greater Cincinnati and northern Kentucky restaurants. One of its main traditions is selling whole Maine lobsters for only $10.95. Check it out along the riverbank in Newport, Ky., on Aug. 10-13. There is no admission cost. For more information, search for the Great Inland Seafood Festival on Facebook.
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