School is back in session in some central Ohio districts and the others will be heading back to the classrooms next week.  What that means, is that the Zoo will be a lot less crowded on weekdays and that our, long, hot summer is coming to an end.  This post will start a series of my picks of things to do before we pack away the shorts until next year.

First up is making one last splash before neighborhood pools close (most on Labor Day weekend).  Splashing can also be done at Zoombezi Bay, area lakes (check the water quality before you head out to Alum Creek or Buckeye Lake), Bunny Park, or the fountains at Easton.

We recently visited the Easton fountains and found the atmosphere to be great.  Getting there early on a weekday meant less crowds and plenty of room to explore.  These fountains do shoot up in the air rather high and seemed a little intimidating for the young toddlers we were with.  Older kids should have no problems with the sprays, though.