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    Light Up Middletown

    4.9 (12 reviews)

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    Rachel R.

    First off technically FREE! They accept donations though, so be sure to at least throw in a buck or 2! :) This is a driving route through the local park. If you tonight away, there will most likely be a line. We went about 8:30-9pm and there were hardly any other cars. Driving and taking average time is about 15 mins. There are plenty of places to pull over your car for better pics or to get out without impeding traffic. On the weekends Santa is also there! (You can park in the parking lot on the left & he's toward the beginning.) It makes almost a figure 8, so if you have young kids or something comes up you could easily leave early if need be. There are some impressively large scenes! They also have the whole 12 days of Christmas. It has music playing but it wasn't really a dance to the music kind if light show. A tree here or there might go with the beat, but nothing over the top. This was the perfect seeing through after going to Land of Illusions lights as well (and honestly we preferred these!) But a great local place to take younger kids!

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    Ashley A.

    Super cute! Bring some hot chocolate and warm snacks and enjoy the light show while you drive through. It's free and absolutely adorable! Some of the lights are pretty funny too! Loved it and will be back next year!

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    Very well done a nice change from some of the other shows especially since this one is provided through donations.

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    4 years ago

    There is not a better Christmas light display in the Tristate. Load the family up and visit Middletown, Ohio Christmas season 2022.

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    Of course we always donate to it, but for those who can't afford anything they can still see a show of Christmas lights!

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    Rentschler Forest Preserve Ranger Sta - Shelterhouse and river

    Rentschler Forest Preserve Ranger Sta

    4.6(8 reviews)
    8.8 mi

    We recently visited for the first time over the Memorial Day weekend and were pleasantly surprised…read more We only hiked the Cascade Trail so that is what my review will be on. The park website and things online are very confusing. One site says, permit not required and another say one isn't. The sign at the park also says permit required, but there is no where to purchase one in person or online. We took the chance and parked without one. I did see a worker driving around and he didn't seem to be checking cars. The map seems okay for general navigating and there is signage around. The trails are marked okay I think. There could be some improvement, but the Cascade Trail is a big loop so it isn't a huge deal. The trail was well maintained. A little overgrown in places, but nothing terrible. It's also really flat except for the end of the trail where you need to walk up a big hill to get back to where we parked. My kids did fine with the trial the whole time though. The bridge is super neat and my kids had fun crossing it. The falls were pretty and a nice treat, but you really have to wander around to find a good view of it. Luckily none of us minded that. The creek is really nice to play and walk in. That was by far my kids favorite part. We also found lots of fossils to explore and look at! It was a little muddy after all the rain we had received, but nothing terrible.

    My favorite 'hiking' spot in Butler County…read more My favorite part about this preserve are the trails. There are multiple trails that connect to each other, so if you get bored with hiking your usual trail, it's easy to mix it up a little bit. They are all well kept and maintained. Sometimes there is some litter, but we pick it up. There are two old building foundations on one of the trails and a piece of farm equipment grown into a tree, pretty neat! The park is big, lots of space.

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    Kacie Jane Park - The "big kid" side of the park!

    Kacie Jane Park

    5.0(3 reviews)
    10.9 mi

    This park is great for kids of all ages! There are two separate parks- one geared toward younger…read morekids and the other geared toward older kids! The 3 year old I took had a blast at both! In the "little kid" playground area there are smaller stairs to climb and things to balance on. There are tunnels, a little picnic table at the bottom, and some steering wheels to spin. In the "big kid" playground the climbing is taller and definitely more advanced. The 3 year old had trouble reaching some things, but nonetheless tried! There are two awesome and obscure shaped monkey bars, many spinning seats, and large slides! They also have a great area with various giant musical instruments to play. On the far side of the playground there is a splash pad. It was still on and running today! This park is wide open and had so much space for the kids to run and play. There are many picnic tables with shade and a large shelter too! We LOVED this park!!

    What is better than family friendly fun? FREE family friendly fun!…read more Pack a cooler, bring the kids, and a swimsuit. Push the yellow button and watch the magic happen. I'm an adult and I wanted to play! Kids of all ages, outside, playing, laughing! There is a nice covered picnic area with water fountains (including a tall one to fill up a bottle), and a paved, covered path to the restrooms. There is a Men's, women's, and family restroom. There is a lot of shaded areas for parents to sit and relax while the littles wear themselves out.

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    Kacie Jane Park - There are many spinning seats around the park!

    There are many spinning seats around the park!

    Kacie Jane Park - We like to call this a "serving window" and play pretend.  You can see one of the awesome obscure set of monkey bars in the background!

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    We like to call this a "serving window" and play pretend. You can see one of the awesome obscure set of monkey bars in the background!

    Twin Creek MetroPark

    Twin Creek MetroPark

    4.5(6 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    I really love going to Twin Creek MetroPark. It's close to my home, which makes it super easy when…read moreI just need to get outside for a bit and a quick hike. Just be aware: The trails are moderate and there are some pretty steep spots. It is good for families with older kids, and pets - yay!! but not stroller friendly. I definitely recommend wearing good hiking shoes or boots to have a better grip on the ground. . The park itself is just beautiful. Lots of woodlands that let you recharge your soul. Benches along the trail invite for a break or to soak in the beautiful scenery.

    Ok had been back to these trails in years and decided to do 2 trails the red and the blue both were…read morearound a mile each. It had been dry so didn't have to worry about mud and it had been cool lately so was hoping the bugs weren't a problem. So doused myself in bug repellent and headed out on my own to get some steps in. love walking in nature. I took pics of the trail map and color of the trail i was doing so I didn't get lost ... at least that was my goal. I did the red and then the blue. both trails were harder than I was looking for. The hills were steep and slippery .. plus rock and roots to stumble on. a few areas were so steep I had to find branches to make myself a walking stick. but the blue trail was a hot mess. so over grown and trees down. At one point it just ended .. the trail led to a lot of brush I ended up walking in the woods in areas that didn't look like a trail. alot was so over grown and they obviously aren't clearing this area and no one is going on the blue trail. Then I get to the parking lot and see the same colors I'd been on in the area near the overlook ... which I'd never been to. So is that different trails with the same colors .... I'm not sure. I followed the signs for blue and red and neither took me to this. I def wont return alone. there were several times I slipped and stumbled and it was scary especially alone. I made it out without falling and lived to hike again somewhere else another day. There was a guy in his truck when I started and the same guy was sitting there when I went to my car .. found that creepy and weird. It was 80 plus degrees why just sit there alone ... odd. park staff should clear the blue trail ... it's a hazard

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    Twin Creek MetroPark - Easy navigation thanks to plenty of markers along the way

    Easy navigation thanks to plenty of markers along the way

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    Light Up Middletown - parks - Updated May 2026

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