By Patience Waller
Nobody wants to sit in the house, bored all summer. Summer 2021 is here, and it’s time to get out and active! Here in Cincinnati there is so much more to do than what meets the eye. There are amusement parks, festivals, escape rooms and much more.
Coney Island is an amusement park that you can visit and have fun whether you’re by yourself or with friends and family! Coney Island’s premiere attraction, Luna Park, features 28 rides, 13 carnival-style games, an arcade for everyone; and let’s not forget the thrill rides that everyone can enjoy.
This park calls attention to the famous Sunlite Pool, which was built in 1925 and is billed as the world’s largest recirculating pool. There are water slides and other wet attractions as well.
General admission to Coney Island:
| Valid Any Day | Fri/Sat/Sun All-day ticket | Mon-Thurs All-day ticket | |
| General Admission(Ages 8-61) | $27.49 | $24.49 | $21.49 |
| Senior(Ages 62+) | $23.49 | $20.49 | $17.49 |
| Junior(Ages 2-7) | $20.49 | $17.49 | $14.49 |
Coney Island Season Pass prices:
| 2021 Season Pass Pricing | Adventure Pass | Splash Pass |
| General Admission (Ages 8-61) | $149.99 | $99.99 |
| Senior(Ages 62+) | $134.99 | $84.99 |
| Junior(Ages 2-7) | $99.99 | $49.99 |
There’s a festival that caters towards every crowd here in Cincinnati this summer! Some festivals you can take part in this summer are:
Cincy Blues Fest- July 17, 2021
Glier’s Goettafest- July 29-August 1 and August 5-8, 2021
Cincinnati Pride Parades & Festivals- dates vary
Ohio River Paddlefest- August 7, 2021
Cincinnati Music Festival- July 21-23, 2021
There are plenty of free concerts too, like the Sawyer Point Summer Concert Series that runs through September: https://www.cincinnatiparks.com/sawyer-point-summer-concert-series/
Last but not least, don’t forget about Krohn Conservancy in Eden Park, which is continuing with more in-person events this summer. One is the 25th Anniversary Butterfly Show featuring butterflies from Bali. This walkthrough exhibit lasts until Sept. 6. Children 4 and under can enter free; it’s $7 for youth ages 5 through 17, and $10 for adults. Purchase tickets here: https://www.cincinnatiparks.com/krohn/
Have a wonderful summer, Madhatters!