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Five things to do with the kids this week
Hey moms, looking for some boredom busters (or an excuse to get out of the house)? Here you go …
May 1-10
12TH ANNUAL FAMILY FUNFEST CARNIVAL
When: Wednesday and Thursday, 5-11 p.m.; Friday, 5 p.m.- midnight; Saturday, noon to midnight; and Sunday, noon to 9 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday, May 4-5.
Where: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Springfield Street, one-half mile northeast of the U.S. Air Force Museum at Gate 1-B.
The carnival will feature rides, inflatables, food, and games. Cost is $17 for daily ride-all-rides wristband or $1 for individual ride tickets. More information and discount coupons can be found at www.durantamusements.com
May 15
NIGHT AT THE AIR FORCE MUSEUM
When: 6-10 p.m.
Where: National Museum of the United States Air Force, 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
This free after-hours gathering at the museum will offer a unique opportunity to see aviation history come alive. Look into aircraft cockpits, see free IMAX films (seating first come, first served), enjoy movie rides, meet characters from all eras of military aviation history, get camouflage face painting and write a postcard to troops. Tickets are not required, but groups of 10 or more are encouraged to pre-register. For information, visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.
May 15-17
A WORLD A’FAIR
When: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, May 15; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 16; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 17
Where: Dayton Convention Center, at the corner of Fifth and Main streets downtown
This annual three-day celebration of world cultures will showcase food, dancing, music, costumes and exhibits representing the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of Dayton and the greater Miami Valley. The Kenya Safari Acrobats will perform during the day and evening on Saturday and Sunday. Advance tickets are $5 for adults and seniors, $3 for ages 6 to 18; at the door, it’s $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $4 for youth 6-18. For information, visit www.aworldafair.org.
May 15-17
ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL
When: Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 11 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Where: St. Patrick Church, 409 E. Main St., Troy
Food, beer (adults only, of course), rides, games, Bingo, raffles, cornhole and more. Ride all rides as many times as you wish on Sunday for $10. More info at www.stpattroy.org
May 16
HOMETOWN HEROES TRUCK TOUCH
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Young’s Jersey Dairy, 6880 Springfield-Xenia Road, Yellow Springs
Do your little ones love all things truck? Check out this second annual gathering of trucks, equipment and vehicles including fire trucks and emergency service vehicles, to military, construction and farming vehicles on display. A $5 donation is suggestion, with all proceeds benefiting “Honor Flight”. A special bonus: The Moovers & Shakers train ride opens for the season. While there, don’t miss the animals, ice cream, miniature golf, batting cages and more. More info at www.youngsdairy.com
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