Grand Re-Opening!

June 8, 2020

Re-Opening

We are ecstatic to announce we will be re-opening THIS Wednesday, June 10th! It has been a long couple of months, but our staff has been working hard to create an even safer environment for our guests based on CDC guidelines. Safety & Sanitation For those of you coming to the Junction, please know that […]

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Social Distance Wedding Receptions

May 26, 2020

wedding

Hundreds of brides across Ohio have had to cancel their wedding receptions due to covid-19. Many others are struggling to create the wedding reception of their dreams while also following social distancing guidelines. Here at EnterTRAINment Junction, our event staff have been preparing our unique facility for you to host you reception under these guidelines. […]

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Junction Hobbies Re-Opening!

May 11, 2020

JH entrance

We cannot begin to express how excited we are to announce that on Tuesday, May 12th Junction Hobbies and Toys will be open to the public! We appreciate all the support of our small business during this time of crisis. Many of you placed orders online or over the phone during the past couple of […]

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Quarantine Birthdays

May 3, 2020

Kids look forward to their birthdays all year long and unfortunately our March, April, and now May birthdays have all been under quarantine. No one wants to be stuck inside…especially on their birthday! Here at EnterTRAINment Junction we know a thing or two about birthdays and we are here to help!  We have come up […]

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Make the most out of quarantine

April 20, 2020

The past few weeks of quarantine haven’t been easy. We know it’s difficult to work from home, homeschool the kids, and not go stir crazy! Here at EnterTRAINment Junction we’ve compiled a list of things to try to beat the boredom of the same routine day after day. Foodies-try a new recipe! Whether your signature […]

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You want ’em? We got ’em!

April 7, 2020

puzzles

With the unfortunate spread of novel coronavirus, people are spending more time indoors, looking for fun in-home activities. For many, this has sparked a newfound interest in an old pastime… PUZZLES! Ravensburger is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of jigsaw puzzles and has seen a 370% increase in organic sales year over year. Our […]

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Fun from home

March 21, 2020

tape game

With everyone in lock-down mode we decided to come up with some fun activities to do at home! Whether it’s educational, physical, or creative- we’ve got you covered for the perfect quarantine time fun! Virtual A lot of places are now doing virtual visits! The Smithsonian has a glider which lets you soar above different […]

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Hot Dog Madness

March 14, 2020

hot dog

Do you like hot dogs? If you answered yes, you’ve come to the right place! One of the most notable things about March here at the Junction is… hot dogs! Yes, you heard correctly-  EnterTRAINment Junction’s café offers 50 cent hot dogs for the entire month of March! We have been known to sell over […]

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Scale Model Expo

March 6, 2020

It’s that time again-time for the annual Scale Model Expo. This is the 11th year EnterTRAINment Junction has hosted the expo which was inspired by a show in Toledo. The name has changed over the years-it used to be called the model engineering show, but it has now become home to all sorts of models! […]

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Madness in March

March 1, 2020

fun house

We’ve gone mad with savings! March 1st- March 31st is our Month of Madness promotion. This month only you can visit our funhouse which includes our tilt room, mirror maze, disorienting vortex tunnel and more, for 50% OFF! That’s less than 5 bucks per person! Plus you can buy hot dogs for only 50¢ each! […]

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More marble games!

February 22, 2020

cats eye

A while back we wrote a post about some classic, modern, marble games. We thought now was a good time to share more fun marble games with you! Cat’s Eye – This is vintage! I remember playing this at my grandma’s house as a child. 🙂  The game: 4 players’ marbles are dumped into a […]

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Train Craft Ideas

February 15, 2020

felt train

Got the winter time blues? How about making some fun train crafts at home?! It will surely keep your little one busy and help spark their creativity! Many of these crafts are fairly simple and minimal mess! Sponge Train Start by cutting the sponges into correct sizes and shapes. (You will need rectangles for the […]

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Mt. Adams Incline

January 31, 2020

incline

Have you heard of the famous Mount Adams Incline? The incline was a funicular located in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Mount Adams which first opened in 1876. There were five inclines throughout the city at that time. The Mount Adams Incline was the longest running of the inclines, but sadly, it closed in 1948. This funicular […]

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Winter Escape

January 7, 2020

ETRC logo

Winter Escape is here and we have partnered with our neighbors at Escape the Room Challenge for a fun new promotion! When you visit the Junction this January you can save $2 off a full-price Do-It-All ticket, when you purchase online. PLUS – with any Do-It-All ticket you can try Escape the Room Challenge’s VR escape for […]

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Hold your next corporate event at EnterTRAINment Junction!

January 4, 2020

If you’re looking for a fun, team-building activity or corporate event, look no further! We are here to help you with your next corporate event at EnterTRAINment Junction. Not only does EnterTRAINment appeal to people of all ages, it’s also easy to customize a package that meets your individual needs. We strive to help you plan a function that’s […]

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Where to store Christmas toys

December 28, 2019

train toys

Christmas is over and now your kids now have more toys than they can possibly play with. What do you do with all the toys? Where can you store them so you’re not stepping on lego pieces in the middle of the night? We have some solutions!  1. Storage Bins Storage bins are great for helping […]

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Christmas Activity Checklist

December 21, 2019

Christmas lights

It’s hard to believe that there are only a few days left until Christmas! Most kids are off of school so we’ve compiled a list of fun, free activities to help get you in the Christmas spirit! Decorate Christmas Tree Hopefully this is already done, but you could think about making some hand crafted ornaments. […]

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2019 train display updates

December 19, 2019

christmas display

Time flies when you’re having fun and 2019 is no exception! This was a big year for us here at EnterTRAINment Junction and there were lots of changes -big and small! First and foremost we are now home to the world’s most complete display of marbles! In our marble display, you will see lots of […]

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Why Christmas and TRAINS go together

November 29, 2019

train under tree

It’s that time of year again… time to decorate for Christmas, hang ornaments on the tree, and maybe put  a beloved train around the base of the tree. What do trains have to do with Christmas and why are they often paired together? We are unsure how the tradition of trains under the Christmas tree […]

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Christmas at the Junction

November 11, 2019

unfinished

It’s hard to believe that it’s that time of year already! Christmas a the Junction starts THIS Friday (11/16) and runs through 1/1/20!  Christmas is one of our favorites times of year here- so much so that we’ve compiled a list of why it’s so special to us. Atmosphere Every year I am always so […]

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