The Five Rivers MetroParks have two FREE family Harvest events going on this Saturday.

Possum Creek MetroPark:
Saturday, October 15 from 12-5pm
Bring the whole family to experience this free family event with music, demonstrations, displays, children's games and more! Enjoy pony rides, wagon rides and a variety of education displays! While you're here, visit the Scarecrow Convention display around the crop field.

2nd Street Market:
Saturday, October 15 from 10am-2pm
Join them for pumpkin decorating, musical entertainment and sampling of in-season fruits and vegetables will be a part of this program geared toward the whole family.

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Toys R Us is having a Chugginton Celebration on Saturday October 15 from 11-1pm to a Chuggington event. Come try out their newest talking interactive trains. While you are there you can sign up your kids for Geoffrey's Birthday Club.

You can find this and lots of other great events on our Calendar!

On Saturday, October 22 from 12-3pm in Town Square at The Greene they are having their annual Kids Fest and Bow-Wow-Ween Pet Parade.

Here are some of the fun things going on:

•  Hayrides
• Wax Hands
• Inflatable Obstacle Course
• Balloon Artist
• Strolling Magician
• Face Painting & More!
• Plus a special Scanvenger Hunt for children and families too.

Children are invited to walk in the Pet Parade for free. Come dressed up or come as yourself!

You can find this and lots of other great events on our Calendar!

The Kettering Rec is holding their annual open house at the Ice Arena on Saturday, October 22. There is free skating from 2:35-3:30pm and skates will be available to rent.

The Air Force Museum is having Family Day this Saturday, October 15 from 10am-3pm. Storytime is from 11:30-1:15pm in the Early Years Gallery. There will also be hands on activities in the Modern Flight Gallery from 1:30-3pm. We love the Air Force Museum and Family Day makes it even more fun! Celebrate Halloween by learning fun aerospace principles through Halloween-themed activities! Visitors are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes, and those that participate in activities will receive goody bags with stickers, candy and aviation trading cards (while supplies last). This month, visitors have a variety of aerospace stations to choose from, including an opportunity to learn about air vortices by "shooting" at Halloween targets, a chance to learn about density by "bobbing" for apples and an activity that teaches about sound waves with screaming cups and balloons. Participants also can try their hand at Halloween Skee-Ball from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Other activities include face painting and a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt.

Here's whats going on this week. Be sure to check out our calendar!

Friday, October 7

Saturday, October 8
Barnes & Noble: Storytime
Lowes: Build and Grow Clinic- Monster Machine
Rave Movie Theaters: Kidtoon

Sunday, October 9
Rave Movie Theaters: Kidtoon

Monday, October 10
Momtopia: Dayton Mall

Tuesday, October 11
Books & Co: Storytime
Barnes & Noble: Storytime

Wednesday, October 12

Thursday, October 13
Barnes & Noble: Storytime

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The Rave Theater in West Carrollton hosts Kidtoons on the 2nd Saturday and Sunday of every month. Each month they play a short family friendly cartoon film starting at 12pm. Admission is just $2 for adults and $1 for children! Plus they have a birthday club, and you can receive a free movie pass for your child during their birthday month. Be sure to check out their site to see what movie they are playing that month.

It's time to get your creative juices flowing! With October here I bet many of you are starting to think about Halloween costumes. But costumes can be expensive. And you might be wondering- is a costume really worth all that money? So how do you dress your kids for their trek out to beg candy from unwitting strangers without breaking the bank? Here are a few ideas and tips to dress your kids this Halloween for less.

Costume Shirts: We've all seen the tees with Batman, Superman, Captain America and the likes with their logo emblazoned on the front. Grab one of these tees or a Under Roo set that has the logo shirt and then head to the toy department and check out their selection of dress-up accessories. I've seen Captain America, Thor and even Batman accessories at Walmart, Target, Toys R Us and even Meijer. You can also purchase the accessory part of their costume at a Halloween costume store too.

Toy Department Dress Up: You might be surprised at the amount of dress-up that they carry in the toy department. They have fairy wings, princess outfits, firefighter hats and loads of superhero dress-up. The thing I like about the toy department dress-up is that it's better quality and typically cheaper than the Halloween costumes. Seriously.. Halloween costumes must be made from cheap pantyhose material!!

Family Fun's Magazine: Family Fun has several great costume ideas that are last minute, like the "Road Trip" costume pictured above. That in my book means "stuff you already have at home" which means a funny costume with little to no money being spent! Be sure to check out the latest issue there are several great ideas in their October magazine too.

DIY: There are tons of tutorials on how to make different dress-up/ Halloween clothing pieces. Here are my two favorite inexpensive, easy options:

Superhero Cape from Tee Shirt- You can use the correct color for your superhero costume (Blue- Superman/ Black- Batman)

Tutu- You can easily create a tutu with the colors of any Disney princess. (Yellow and red- Snow White / Blue- Cinderella / Yellow- Belle)

Second Hand Store/ Thrift Store: If you start looking early enough you can find several different costumes that others have discarded from their past Halloween adventures at most thrift stores.

Online: Costume Express, Buy.com and Amazon all have costumes galore. You can even find a deal on some items if you search their clearance and sale sections.

And my last tip!

AFTER Halloween Clearance: Head to the store AFTER Halloween and stock up for next year.

Do you have any great tips for dressing up for Halloween for less? We'd love to hear your ideas!

We'd hate for you to miss a deal so here is what is coming up this next week. We will start having a some events that are only posted on our calendar and all the details will be there for the event. So, if there is no "Link"- it's posted in the Calendar page. If you have a question about a calendar post feel free to contact us!

Friday, September 30
Chick-fil-A: Free Breakfast
Momtopia: Fairfield Commons Mall

Saturday, October 1
Chick-fil-A: Free Breakfast
Barnes & Noble: Storytime
Home Depot: Kids Workshop
Dayton Mall: Taking Care of Baby and Me Expo

Sunday, October 2
Dayton Mall: Taking Care of Baby and Me Expo

Monday, October 3
Chick-fil-A: Free Breakfast

Tuesday, October 4
Books & Co: Storytime
Barnes & Noble: Storytime
Chick-fil-A: Free Breakfast

Wednesday, October 5
Chick-fil-A: Free Breakfast

Thursday, October 6
Barnes & Noble: Storytime
Chick-fil-A: Free Breakfast

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Caribou Coffee is having Buy One Get One FREE -Thursday September 29. Just print out the coupon or show it on your mobile device and receive a FREE drink, any kind any size, with the purchase of another drink.

So grab a friend and enjoy a cup together. My favorite thing there is the chocolate covered espresso beans. I know it's not coffee, but they are so good.