Weekend Schedule

Everything happening July 9–12. Some items are weather permitting — watch the GroupMe for updates.

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⛅ Weekend update: because of the weather forecast, we’ve adjusted a few Friday and Saturday plans. The schedule below is current.

📋 Housekeeping

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In case of emergency, call or text Jim at (859) 240-2934.

Thursday

July 9 · Kickoff
6:30 PM

Dinner at Skyline Meal

5114 Old Taylor Mill Rd, 41015

Please plan for about $10–15 per person.

After dinner

Dessert at Graeter’s Ice Cream

Right next door to Skyline!

Friday

July 10 · Welcome Day
11:30 AM

Welcome Brunch at Jim & Gina’s Meal

80 Walker Road, Ft Thomas 41075

  • Please park on the street facing away from the house, avoiding the cul-de-sac.
1:30 PM

Rhinegeist

1910 Elm St, Cincinnati 45202

  • Drinks and Mac’s Pizza available onsite!
6:00 PM

Dinner at Jot Indian Restaurant Meal

1709 Monmouth St, Newport 41071 — in the Newport Plaza, on the corner near Carothers Rd.

  • Please be on time — we have a reservation.

Please plan for about $15–20 per person.

After dinner

Dessert — Popsicles at Tower Park

900 S Ft Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, KY 41075

  • If it’s raining, frozen treats at DQ — 1010 Town Dr, Wilder, KY 41076.

Saturday

July 11 · The Big Day
9:30 AM

Breakoff Breakfasts Meal

Jim & Gina’s children would love to host you — pick your group:

Amanda, Stephanie, Jered, Karl, Audrey & Kids → Highland Hills Park
Hosted by Brittany, Nicole & Caleb · 85 Mayfield Ave, Fort Thomas, KY 41075 — meet at the shelter by the playground · (859) 240-9462
Tom & Marianna, Cameron, Kevin, Carter & Tylar → Aubrey’s new home
73 Nicholas Place, Ft Thomas 41075 · (859) 638-5579
Lane, Barrie & Ned → Austin’s home
Co-hosting with Tanya · 250 Farmington Dr, Lakeside Park 41017 · (859) 240-8420
1:00 PM

Lunch at Findlay Market Meal

  • Easy parking at the North Garage: 1810 Logan St.
  • Explore at your leisure — try to eat together if possible.
  • Great time to visit Washington Park — a free streetcar runs there from Findlay Market.
6:00 PM

Farewell Dinner at Jim & Gina’s Meal

80 Walker Rd, Ft Thomas 41075

  • After dinner (around 7:30) we’ll gather in the family room for an evening of reminiscing and family team games.
  • Please keep kids with parents on the first floor. Thank you!

Sunday

July 12 · Travel Day
8:30 AM

Light Breakfast at Jim & Gina’s Meal

It’s about a 30-minute drive from the house to CVG airport.

Airport: 3087 Terminal Dr, Hebron, KY 41048

Our Favorite Spots

Local picks for the in-between hours — eat, drink, and play.

🍳 Eat

  • Elliott CoffeeAmazing breakfast sandwiches & coffee · 825 6th Ave, Dayton, KY
  • MaplewoodGreat breakfast · 525 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  • Sleepy Bee CafeClosest of several locations · 8 E. 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

☕ Drink

  • Collective CoffeeNo food · 121 W 10th St, Newport, KY 41071 · (Main St location has a playground nearby)
  • Carabello CoffeePastries · 109 E 9th St, Newport, KY 41071
  • Hidden ChapterNo food · 118 N. Ft. Thomas Ave, KY
  • Ft. Thomas CoffeeSome food · 1 Highland Ave, Ft. Thomas, KY

🎡 Play

  • Washington Park1230 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  • Smale Riverfront ParkVoted #2 in the US · 166 W Mehring Wy, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  • Cincinnati Museum Center1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45203
  • Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical GardenVoted #1 in the US · 3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45220
  • Krohn Conservatory1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  • Cincinnati Art MuseumFree admission · 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202