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Easter Egg Hunts in Cincinnati 2016

February 23, 2016 by Eric Lowry

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Easter Egg Hunts in Cincinnati 2016

This year Easter falls on Sunday, March 27th, and there’s plenty of fun ideas for things to do for Easter in Cincinnati! Check out this list of Easter egg hunts, places to get pictures with the Easter Bunny, and unique Easter Brunch ideas!

Easter Egg Hunts:

Easter Bunny Express – March 19th-20th, 25th-26th – Ride the Easter Bunny Express to the LM&M Junction for a visit with the Easter Bunny and Farmer Brown. All children will receive a special gift, and will be able to take part in an Easter Egg hunt. There will also be a photographer present.

Voice of America Eggstravaganza – March 20th -Celebrate the arrival of Spring with Mr. E. Bunny at Voice of America at the Ronald Reagan Lodge. There will be a yummy buffet, crafts, activities and a visit & pictures with Mr. Bunny. Reservations suggested. Some walk ups may be able to be accommodated if space allows.

Deerfield Township Easter Egg Hunt – March 26th – Enjoy this FREE events with booths, activities, giveaways, face painting and more! There will be visits with the Easter Bunny, and of course, Easter Egg hunts!

Keehner Park Easter Egg Hunt – March 26th – This is another FREE community event in West Chester! Bring a bag or basket to collect eggs! This even is open to children up to 8 years old. There will be prizes given out for each age group.

Fairfield Township Easter Egg Hunt – March 19th – A FREE Easter Egg Hunt open to children ages 0-12. There will be hunts separated by age groups.

Fairfield’s Eggstravaganza – March 19th – At Harbin Park, enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny, games, crafts, and prizes! There will be separate hunts for 3 different age groups up to 8 years old. Starts at 10:30AM.

Lakota Family YMCA Egg Hunt – March 26th – Liberty Township’s YMCA will be having age group Easter Egg hunts for the children and families of the community. There will be prizes available!

Lebanon Countryside YMCA Lunch with the Easter Bunny – March 23rd – Enjoy lunch with Easter Bunny, decorate eggs, and more!

Flashlight Egg Hunt – March 25th – Check out Hamilton’s Forest Run nighttime egg hunt! When the sun goes down, grab your flashlight and basket for a unique Easter Egg Hunt experience! There will be prizes, activities, and visits with the Easter Bunny.

Newport Aquarium’s Easter Eggstravaganza – March 26th – Enjoy a special Easter dive show, Easter-themed games, an egg hunt, and more!

Cincinnati Zoo’s Easter Celebration – March 26th – There will be treat stations throughout the zoo, animal egg hunts, visits with the Easter Bunny, and more! There will also be 4 special Golden Eggs hidden throughout the park, which can be turned into the Welcome Center for a prize!

Hidden Valley Fruit Farm’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt – March 26th – The popular Lebanon farm will hold its 4th annual Easter Egg Hunt with thousands of eggs to find, live music, kiddie train rides, and more!

Easter Egg Hunt at Washington Park – March 26th – Over-the-Rhine’s biggest egg hunt returns to Washington Park with over 7,500 candy-filled eggs, face painting, and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. For ages 3-12. This event is also FREE.

Easter Egg Hunt at Devou Park – March 26th – Hop across the river for a FREE Easter Egg Hunt for ages 3-12.

Pictures with the Easter Bunny:

Easter Bunny Photos at The Liberty Center – March 12th – 26th – You can get pictures taken with the Easter Bunny at The Liberty Center. There will also be fun Easter activities and giveaways!

Pictures with the Easter Bunny at Kenwood Mall – March 4th – 26th – Hop on over to visit with the Easter Bunny and get pictures taken with him!

Easter Brunch:

BB Riverboat Easter Cruises – March 27th – Celebrate Easter and enjoy the spring weather. Climb aboard a Riverboat for one of their annual Easter cruises including a delicious buffet meal, relaxing atmosphere and outstanding views. You can enjoy a hearty brunch or a traditional Easter dinner featuring ham and chicken. Even the Easter Bunny will attend! There are several different cruises throughout Easter Sunday.

We hope this list of great Easter events and Easter Egg Hunts in Cincinnati helps you plan some fun for your weekend!

This list is provided courtesy of Lowry Team Real Estate.

Union Centre Food Truck Rally 2016

February 23, 2016 by Eric Lowry

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Union Centre Food Truck Rally 2016

The annual Union Centre Food Truck Rally will happen again this summer at its usual West Chester location – The Square at Union Centre (9285 Centre Pointe Drive).

It has been announced that it will take place on Friday, August 12th, 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM.

There will be over 35 food trucks offering a variety of delicious foods ranging from Korean BBQ and gourmet grilled cheese, to cupcakes and gelato. There will also be live music for all to enjoy!

To give you an idea of what will be there, here is a list of the food trucks that were in attendance last year:

Bistro de Mohr
Bone’s Burgers
Catch-A-Fire Pizza, LLC
C’est Cheese Food Truck
Cold Stone Creamery
Cuban Pete Sandwiches
DOJO GELATO
East Coast Eatz
Eclectic Comfor Food Truck
Empanadas Aqui
Harvest Mobile Cuisine
Joey Erk Fashion Truck
Jus Smokin Hillbilly BBQ
Kaimelsky’s
Kona Ice
Lyric Food Truck
Marty’s Waffles
No Bull BBQ
Pit to Plate BBQ
Quite Frankly
Red Sesame
Remi J’s BBQ
Renegade Street Eats
Roll with it Café
Sherri’s Crab Cakes
Streetpops
Sugarsnap Sweet Treats, LLC
Texas Joe Tex Mex
The Chili Hut
The Mobile Cone
U Lucky Dawg
Waffo
Wicked Hickory
1776 Grill
Beach Burger
Kowalski Hots

We hope you find this information about the Union Centre Food Truck Rally helpful!

Questions about living in or buying a house in West Chester? Contact The Lowry Team! Call or text 513-368-3751

Things To Do For St. Patrick’s Day in Cincinnati 2016

February 17, 2016 by Eric Lowry

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St. Patrick’s Day in Cincinnati 2016

This year St. Patrick’s day falls on Thursday, March 17th. So if you are looking for fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Cincinnati, you’ve come to the right place! Check out this list of great events all around the Cincinnati area, or if you’d rather just hit an Irish Pub for some green beer here’s a list of all of those too!

Cincinnati St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Saturday, March 12th in downtown Cincinnati at noon there will be the annual St Patty’s Day Parade! The parade is held rain, snow, or shine!

Kegs and Eggs with Moerlein Lager House – Saturday March 12th at 9AM head over to Moerlein Lager House for some kegs and eggs before the big parade!

Shamrock Shuffle – West Chester Ohio’s annual Shamrock Shuffle will take place this year on Saturday, March 19th. Check-in and registartion is at 7AM. You will have your choice of 5K or 10K, and there will be breakfast, t-shirts, and more!

Fountain Square St Patrick’s Day Celebration – Festivities will take place Saturday, March 12th and Thursday, March 17th. There will be live music, food, beer and more!

Brazenhead Irish Pub St. Patrick’s Day Party – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Mason at Brazenhead Irish Pub where there will be live music all day.

Liberty Center St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – The Liberty Center in Liberty Township is having an all day party with music, Irish dancers, giveaways, and more!

Irish Pubs in the Cincinnati area:

Dingle House Irish Pub & Grub – 9102 West Chester Towne Center Rd. West Chester, OH 45069

Trinity Gastro Pub – 8953 Princeton Glendale Rd. West Chester, OH 45069

Brazenhead Irish Pub – 5650 Tylersville Rd. Mason, OH 45040

Molly Malone’s – 112 E 4th St. Covington, KY 41011

R.P. McMurphy’s – 2910 Wasson Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45209

Hap’s Irish Pub – 3510 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45208

O’Malley’s in the Alley – 25 W Ogden St. Cincinnati, OH 45202

Claddagh Irish Pub – 1 Levee Way #2122 Newport, KY 41071

Crowley’s – 958 Pavillion St. Cincinnati, OH 45202

We hope this list of great events for St. Patrick’s Day in Cincinnati helps you plan some fun for your weekend!

This list is provided courtesy of Lowry Team Real Estate.

Things to do for Valentine’s Day in Cincinnati 2016

January 11, 2016 by Eric Lowry

Things to do for Valentine’s Day in Cincinnati 2016

If you need ideas for fun things to do for Valentine’s Day in Cincinnati this year, look no further! Here is our list of top events for Valentine’s Day in Cincinnati 2016. Make sure to plan early as some of these events require reservations, and fill up quick!

Krohn by Candlelight – Experience the magic of Krohn Conservatory by candlelight. Bring your Valentine to the Conservatory for a romantic candlelight event with chocolate, crafts, and some great atmosphere.

Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery Dinner Show – The largest murder mystery show in the United States is putting on a special Valentine’s Day interactive murder mystery dinner show at the Millennium Hotel. This event takes place on Saturday, February 13th from 6:00PM – 9:30PM.

Valentine’s Day Skate with Your Date -Fountain Square presents a special event for Valentine’s Day in Cincinnati. Music, prizes, and a 2-for-1 skate deal provide a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day without breaking the bank. Skate with Your Date is from 12PM – 9PM on February 14th.

My Furry Valentine – If you’re thinking of making a furry addition to your household this Valentine’s Day, you need to check out the 5th annual My Furry Valentine, Cincinnati’s largest pet adoption event. This event will run both Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th from 11AM to 5PM, with a Special Preview Time from 10AM-11AM. Over 40 shelters/rescues and over 500 pets will be featured, so you’re guaranteed to find the perfect pet for your family! Every pet adopted will go home with a free goody bag filled with pet supplies and will be entered to win one of their raffle prize packages. You can attend this event at the Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Road Cincinnati, OH 45246.

BB Riverboats Valentine’s Day Cruise – If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day that screams Cincinnati, check out the BB Riverboats’ Valentine’s Day cruise. Enjoy a special buffet dinner, relax to some romantic music, and cruise down the river with your Valentine. They also will be offering extra special Valentine’s Day packages. The special Valentine’s Day Cruises will be on Saturday the 13th, and Sunday the 14th, boarding at 6PM and departing at 7PM. Visit their website to book your tickets!

Valentine Late Night Date Night – After your night out on the town, hit the Cincinnati Observatory from 8PM to 10PM for some chocolate, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, flowers, music, and of course star gazing.

Perfect Pairings Wine Tasting at the Taft Museum of Art – The Taft Museum of Art is hosting a romantic California wine tasting event where six wines will be offered to tempt your palate. Hors d’oeuvres and art top it off, making this a great event for those who are looking for a unique way to spend their Valentine’s Day in Cincinnati. This event runs from 5PM to 8PM on Saturday, February 13th. Call 513-352-5134 to make a reservation.

Pinot’s Palette Valentine’s Day Special Session – Enjoy some drinks and painting with your sweetheart at Pinot’s Palette in Liberty Township. They even have their own bar so you can get wine, beer, or soda. And since it’s not Valentine’s Day without chocolate, enjoy their special delicious gift from Ruby’s Chocolate.

Valentine’s Day at the Zoo – Spend your Valentine’s Day at the Zoo for a unique date night. Enjoy close up animal encounters, a romantic meal, and a complimentary champagne toast. In addition to dinner, you will receive a “flight” of wines (both red and white), and dessert. This one is filling up fast so be sure to get your reservations!

Love MOER this Valentine’s Day with Carol Ann’s Carousel – Each guest who enjoys dinner at Moerlein Lager House February 12th -14th will receive a pass for a complimentary carousel ride on Carol Ann’s Carousel at Smale Riverfront Park.

Valley Vineyards Valentine’s Day Brunch – Enjoy a delicious brunch with your family at Valley Vineyards in Morrow on Sunday, February 14th at either 11AM or 2PM. There will be omelet and pasta stations, pastries, french toast casserole, dessert and more. Don’t forget the mimosa bar, and of course, wine and beer!

We hope this list of great events for Valentine’s Day in Cincinnati helps you plan some fun for your weekend!

This list is provided courtesy of Lowry Team Real Estate.

The Lowry Team – Keller Williams Realty is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team is “Different By Design”… taking a team approach to home buying and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator, Inside Sales Associate and a Marketing Director.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team. The Lowry Team.

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Christmas and Holiday Things to Do in Cincinnati 2015

November 16, 2015 by Eric Lowry

If you’re looking for a list of Christmas and Holiday things to do this holiday season, look no further! We hope this list of Christmas and Holiday things to do in Cincinnati helps you enjoy the holiday season with your friends and family!

From The Lowry Team family to yours, Happy Holidays!

Here is the ultimate list of Christmas and Holiday things to do in Cincinnati 2015:

Ice Skating on Fountain Square
-Santa Skates!
See Santa lace up his skates and hit the ice every weekend November 28th – December 20th
12pm-1pm
Rink admission $6, Skate rental $4
-Special Frozen Event
Visit Anna & Elsa on December 12, 1pm-3pm
Screening of the movie Frozen on the LED Board at 2pm

Holiday Show at Krohn Conservatory – The Poinsettia Express
Interactive train displays, holiday decorations, local musicians, visits from Santa, and more!
Open Daily November 14th – January 3rd, 10am-5pm
Special Evening Hours: December 9th, 5pm-7:30pm
December 16th-23rd, 5pm-7:30pm
Admission: Adults $7, Youth (5-12) $4, Children (1-4) FREE
**Click HERE for a $1 Off Coupon
Located at 1501 Eden Park Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Christmas at EnterTRAINment Junction
Holiday Train display, visits to see Santa and his reindeer at the North Pole, the Elf workshop, and more!
Open Daily November 14th – January 2nd
Located at 7379 Squire Drive
West Chester, OH 45069

Cincinnati Zoo Festival of Lights
Wild Lights Show on Swan Lake, Frozen Wonderland where you can visit Elsa & Anna, visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Toyland Express Train Ride, Gingerbread Village, and more!
Open November 21st – January 2nd, 5pm-10pm
Located at 3400 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45220

Sharon Woods Holiday in Lights
Over a mile of holiday lights and displays that you can enjoy from the comfort of your car!
Open nightly November 20th – January 2nd
Sunday – Thursday 6pm-9pm
Friday & Saturday 5:30pm – 10pm
Admission: $13 per vehicle ($45 for buses or passenger vans).
**Click HERE for a $2 Off Coupon

Light Up the Levee Lights Show
Witness a beautiful lights show synchronized with your favorite holiday songs!
Shows run now through January 1st every evening from 5pm – 1:50am
Located at Newport on the Levee

Santa’s Helicopter Arrival & Union Terminal Tree Lighting
Stop by the Museum Center the day after Thanksgiving to see Santa’s arrival by helicopter and light the tree in the Rotunda.
This event is FREE to the public!
Festivities begin at 11am and Santa arrives at 11:45am
Located at 1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

Macy’s Light Up the Square
Enjoy live music, food, ice skating, a tree lighting ceremony, a special visit from Santa, and a fabulous fireworks show all down on Fountain Square!
Friday, November 27th from 6pm-9pm

Water Wonderland with Scuba Santa
The Newport Aquarium presents a holiday celebration under the sea. Enjoy a music, lights and bubbles show, then meet Scuba Santa one-0n-one!
Open daily November 27th – December 31st; 11am-4pm
Located at 1 Aquarium Way
Newport, KY 41071

North Pole Express on the Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad
Take a half hour train ride to the decorated LM&M Junction to visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus. Each child will receive a special gift from Santa! Enjoy coloring and letter writing to Santa at the Holiday Post Express, and have tasty cookies & hot chocolate while Santa’s Elves entertain you!
Trips begin Friday, November 27th. Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Located at 127 South Mechanic
Lebanon, Ohio 45036

Holiday Junction Featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains
One of the largest train models in the world, visits with Santa, holiday lights, music, new trains, and lots of family friendly activities!
Open November 6th – December 24th
Duke Energy customers can get free tickets to Holiday Junction HERE.
Located at 1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

Lebanon Christmas Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade & Festival
This annual event will have all-day entertainment, food and craft vendors, and parades at 1pm and 7pm.
Saturday, December 5th, 10am – 8pm
Located in Downtown Lebanon at:
212 N. Broadway Street
Lebanon, Ohio 45036

Bridgewater Falls Holiday Lights
Enjoy live entertainment, a petting zoo, carriage rides, visits with Santa, and more!
Saturday, December 5th, 5pm-7pm
Located at 3385 Princeton Road
Fairfield Township, Ohio 45011

Christmas in Loveland
A holiday parade, horse drawn carriage rides, a children’s Polar Express train to visit Santa, live nativity scene, music, photo booths, an appearance by Buddy the Elf, hot chocolate, carolers, ornament making, and so much more!
Saturday, December 12th, 4pm-9pm
Located in Historic Downtown Loveland

Pancakes with Santa
Enjoy a pancake buffet, family activities, and photos with Santa.
Saturday December 5th, 10am-noon
Admission: Adults $40, Children (2+) $20, Seniors $35
Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Located at The Museum Center
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

Light up Fairfield
Help the City of Fairfield ring in the holiday season with a holiday market, visits with Santa, live music and caroling, cookies, smore’s and cocoa, and the official tree lighting ceremony!
Saturday December 5th, 3pm-6pm
Located at The Village Green
301 Wessel Drive
Fairfield, Ohio 45014

A Christmas Carol at Playhouse in the Park
Take part of the 25th anniversary of an annual tradition and see the Playhouse’s rendition of the classic A Christmas Carol, running from November 25th – December 30th.
Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Located at 962 Mt. Adams Circle
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

The Aronoff Center Presents White Christmas
See the holiday classic come to the stage from November 24th – December 6th.
Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Located at The Aronoff Center
650 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Frisch’s Presents The Nutcracker
See the magical holiday classic from December 18th – December 27th.
Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Located at The Aronoff Center
650 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Home Alone Film with Live Orchestra
Watch the beloved family classic with orchestra performance live to picture.
Saturday, November 28th at 7pm
Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Located at Music Hall
1241 Elm Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
See the holiday TV classic performed live as a musical.
Wednesday, December 9th at 6:30pm
Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Located at The Aronoff Center
650 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Trans Siberian Orchestra Holiday Show
December 4th at 4pm, and December 5th at 8pm
Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Located at the US Bank Arena
100 Broadway Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Holiday Market at Findlay Market
Local artists and vendors will be selling handcrafted gifts, enjoy food and seasonal drinks, and hear local choirs and musicians play. Santa and his elves will even be visiting!
Saturday, December 5th, 9am-4pm and Sunday December 6th, 10am-4pm
Located at Findlay Market
1801 Race Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Art on Vine Holiday Gift Sale
Check out the work of local artists, fine arts, homemade goods, and more perfect for holiday gifts!
Sunday, December 14th, 12pm-7pm
Located at Rhinegeist Brewery
1910 Elm Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

The Lowry Team – Keller Williams Realty is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing personal, professional real estate service.

The Lowry Team is “Different By Design”… taking a team approach to home buying and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator, Inside Sales Associate and a Marketing Director.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team. The Lowry Team.

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Things To Do Indoors Near Cincinnati This Weekend

January 16, 2015 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

This Weekend: Things To Do Indoors Near Cincinnati

According to the weather forecast, the temperature is supposed to warm up a bit this weekend. For many of you that means heading outside for some much needed fresh air. However, for those of you that hibernate in the Winter, temperatures may not be up to par just yet. In which case, you should check out these things to do indoors near Cincinnati this weekend.

Cincinnati Travel, Sports and Boat Show

January 16th – 18th
Duke Energy Convention Center
525 Elm Street Cincinnati 45202
Friday 5 pm – 9:30 pm, Saturday 11 am – 9:30 pm, and 11 am – 5 pm on Sunday
Adults $12; 12 and under are free with a paying adult
Admission includes entrance to Cincinnati Golf Show and Hunting and Fishing Show

Cinderella

Now through January 18th, 2015
Aronoff Center
650 Walnut Street Cincinnati 45202
Friday 8 pm, Saturday 2 pm and 8 pm, Sunday 1 pm and 6:30 pm
Ticket prices start at $29

“Hometown Reds: Local Boys Who Played For The Cincinnati Reds”

January 16th – 18th
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Museum
100 Joe Nuxhall Way Cincinnati 45202
Friday – Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
General admission $10, Senior Citizens and Students $8, Military $6, 4 and under are free

Rodney Carrington, Stand up comedian/musician