We know that this time of year can add extra stress to your family as you live through a busy calendar and lots of Christmas prep work.
The Morning Thing wants to help! We want to add more JOLLY to your Holly Jolly 25!
Here is a list of Christmas Jokes for Kids from imom.com
Take a minute, share a few of these with your family and friends, and LAUGH!
Laughter and having FUN is SO important during the holidays.
We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
The Morning Thing talked with Lacey Filkins, Executive Director for Experience Mount Vernon about July’s First Friday. It IS happening on a Thursday (7/3/25).
Click HERE to hear the full conversation, or click the link below.
Lacey shares the details about this exciting event for families. She gives us highlights of the schedule, entertainment, food choices, parking and the theme – Red, White, & Blue Party! The event happens tonight from 6pm – 9pm in downtown Mount Vernon. We hope to see you there to celebrate our Independence Holiday.
Today on The Morning Thing, we shared some ideas to spend more time as a family this fall! The weather will be changing soon so lets enjoy the beautiful weather and colors.
Click HERE to see 20 ways to spend time as a family this fall season!
Here are some of our favorites:
Let us know what you do for family fun! Email wnzr@mvnu.edu
The Church at Chapel Hill is bringing back their Fall Festival for this weekend. You are invited to this fun and FREE family event.
Pastor Jon Whisner and Connie Jackson stopped by The Morning Thing to share details of ALL the activities.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
The event is from 4pm – 7:30pm. The church is located at 7530 Johnstown Road in Mount Vernon.
Click HERE to see a complete list of activities.
Summer is finally here, and we couldn’t be more excited! With great weather and more free time, we’re always looking for something to do! That’s why today on The Morning Thing we took a look at 15 Fun and (mostly) Free Things to do with the whole family this summer!
Click HERE to read the full article!
Whether you want to cool off at a splash pad, explore a new nature trail or discover a new story, there’s something here for everyone!
You’ll find activities like…
And so much more!
Make sure to listen to The Morning Thing weekdays 6-9am for more fun and encouragement on 90.9fm WNZR!
WNZR does not endorse or support any events or entries on this list. We recommend that each family or individual use their own discretion before participating or attending.
Fall officially kicked off on Saturday, and Ohio is so beautiful in the Fall. Of course, there are so many fun things that you can do in the fall, like apple picking, exploring a state park, trying out new fall recipes, and having fun with your family.
Ohio.org has a list of 100 fun things to do in Ohio during the Fall. Check out this list HERE for some ideas for your family!
For our Friday Favorites this week, we focused on the theme of Summer Fun!
We shared our favorite Summer Fun Bucket List ideas.
Click HERE to hear from Alyssa and Marcy.
This morning, Marcy shared some great Summer Fun Bucket List Ideas. Click HERE to check out this list of 80 ideas!
We hope that you take time to have some summer fun in these last few weeks of the Summer of 2023!
Today, The Morning Thing shared some great holiday ideas from thepioneerwoman.com
Click HERE to see the list of 50 Fun Things to Do on July 4th to Keep the Whole Family Entertained
Let us know what you plan to do for Independence Day. Email us at wnzr@mvnu.edu
The Centerburg Heart of Ohio USA Days Festival is happening this week! This festival is full of music, entertainment, food and fun for your family.
WNZR talked with Committee Member, Candy McCracken. She has been helping coordinate the festival for 22 years!
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
She shares details about this year’s schedule and activities.
She is excited about the 9 amazing inflatables that are coming including a Velcro Wall, Human Foosball, Star Wars Obstacle Course and Slide.
There will also be music on stage each day, 12 food vendors, over 50 crafters and a big parade Saturday morning at 10am.
Candy shares details about parking and how to stay connected with the festival.
Website – heartofohiousa.com
Facebook – Heart of Ohio USA Days Festival
If you would like to volunteer at the festival, please call Candy at 740-501-6144.
Get registered to win a Family Summer Fun Prize Basket courtesy of Mid-Ohio Powersports and WNZR. WNZR will give away 4 baskets during the festival. Each basket is valued at over $240!
Click HERE to register!
Marcy Rinehart of The Morning Thing talked with Luconda Dager, President of Velvet Ice Cream.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
She shared the rich family history of Velvet. She is part of the 4th generation leading the company.
Luconda shared the history of the Ye Olde Mill and the Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival.
There are many exciting events coming this weekend for families to have fun!
They talked about ice cream eating contests, favorite flavors, and recipes, and that Velvet plans to serve around 5,500 gallons of ice cream this weekend at the festival!
Don’t miss the family fun this weekend in Utica!
Click HERE for the festival details.
Click HERE to connect with Velvet Ice Cream – check out the yummy recipes!
Click HERE for details on how you can win gift cards to Ye Olde Mill with WNZR!
Rise and Shine 