Family events in Kettering, OH

The patio at Pins Mechanical Co. in Dayton hosts a relaxed gathering with outdoor games and chances to meet bulldogs. Spend time outside, play a few games, and say hello to these pups.

Rabbit Hole Books hosts a summer reading program where infants through age 18 can pick any title from the shelves at no cost. Offered each week throughout the summer, the program concludes with a Back to School party.

This popular, free stuffed animal program invites children to create a tortoise companion and send it on a make-believe trip around the world. Before heading off, the tortoise stops to bid farewell to its animal friends. The experience is inspired by the book See You Later, Alligator by Sally Hopgood. It is designed for ages 2 and 3, and older siblings are welcome to help. Registration is required. A separate stuffed animal program for older children is titled Christmas in July.

A toddler-focused storytime featuring short, fun stories selected to keep the youngest readers engaged.