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Tour de Cincinnati does the research for fun things to do around the city so you don’t have to! Check out the list below for goings on ranging from markets and live music, to brewery fun and food events. Events are subject to change or cancellation. Be sure to click on their respective links for more information.
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Dates to Know in Cincinnati: June
June 1–30
Pride Month
LGTBQ-friendly things to do don’t just provide safe spaces for the community—they cultivate inclusion and belonging. Click here for a list of events happening all month long, as well as LBGTQ+-owned businesses, book recommendations, and local goods and apparel recommendations.
June 1–30
Cincinnati Art Museum Membership Promo
As a special thank you during the month of June, if you join or renew and select Auto-Renew, they will give you 15% off! Use code CAM15 online, call at 513-639-2966, or visit the front desk to redeem.
through Sunday
Annual Cartload Sale
Benken Garden Center
Take 30% off ALL garden center products including pottery, gardening gloves, watering supplies, annuals, perrenials, trees, shrubs and more.
Valid in-store only; all sales are final
Wednesday
Summer Sip & Read
Fulton Yards, June 18, 7p
Local romance authors Jessica Booth, Dani Galliaro, and Chrissy Hopewell speak about their journey and work. One ticket gets you your choice of one book and one cocktail.
RSVP required; tickets here
Thursday
Juneteenth
Where to Celebrate Juneteenth [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Juneteenth Tasting Tour
Findlay Market
, 1–2:30p
Tickets here
Rockin’ the Roebling
Schmidlapp Event Lawn, 6–10p
Summer concert series with music from 6:30–9:30. Every Thursday through September 4.
Free admission
Friday
First Day of Summer
Summer Solstice
MadTree Oakley, Parks & Rec, and Alcove
Celebrations at all three locations, including live music, happy hour specials, and more.
Click here to view the event lineups.
7th Annual Middletown Pride Festival
Downtown Middletown, 5–9p
Everyone and everyBODY is welcome to a night full of acceptance, love, and celebration.
Summer in Cincy Skate Night with NexGenSkaters
Sawyer Point Riverfront Rink, 6–10p
DJs, dancing, roller skating, art making. Every Friday through August 29.
Free admission; ages 13+
Pride Roll Out
The Apex, 7–11p
Skating, live DJs (feat. DJ BoyWife), lights, vendors, and more.
$5; bring your own skates
Drag Bingo
Hi-Wire Brewing, 8–10p
Bingo, drag, photo booth, prizes, and more. A portion of proceeds will benefit Queen City Charities.
Free and open to the public; advance registration is appreciated
Unique Things To Do in Cincinnati
Friday–Sunday
45th Annual Summer Used Book Sale
Nagel Middle School
Shop more than 35,000 items, including books, CDs and DVDs, puzzles and games, collectibles and more, most priced between $1-$5. Proceeds from the book sale support the Anderson and Mt. Washington branch libraries.
Free admission
Covington Taco and Margarita Festival
Mainstrasse
Tacos by local vendors, margaritas, live music, and full lineup of entertainment.
Free admission
WestFest 2025
Downtown Cheviot
Three day street festival with live music, food, shopping and family friendly activities.
Free admission; additional cost for rides and games
Food & Wine Festival
Kings Island, 4–9p
Part of Kings Island’s Summerbration, you can pair world-class cuisine with decadent wines from around the world, and unwind with live summertime music by local bands.
Saturday
Fairy Tale Festival
Glenwood Gardens, 9:30a–3:30p
Family-friendly event designed especially for children, featuring live performances by Madcap Puppets, live animal encounters, games, photo ops, sword fighting demonstrations, Mateo the Wizard, Rapunzel’s Climbing Tower, Merida’s Archery Range, exhibitors and vendors, and more. Meet beloved characters and dress up as your favorite princess, prince, knight or mythical creature.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Entry times are scheduled for every 30 minutes.
Serving Saturday
Truth & Destiny, 2659 W North Bend Rd, 10a
Join Cincinnati Black Pride as they perform community service to help celebrate Pride month. All service opportunities will benefit organizations that impact the LGBTQIA+ community in Cincinnati.
2025 Summer Vendor Market
Wyoming Village Green, 10a–3p
Food, arts and crafts, body care, clothing, and more.
Free admission
Touch-A-Truck
Court Street Plaza, 10a–3p
Excavators, fire trucks, freightliners, and more. Food available for purchase from surrounding eateries. Parking available on the street and at Kroger on the Rhine.
Six Years
HighGrain Silverton
Free admission
The City Flea
Factory 52, 11a–4p
Bonus City Flea event to celebrate their 15th season. Cincinnati’s original curated urban flea market that considers itself a small business incubator, community organization, and city advocate.
Free admission
Go Skate Day
FLOPA (8100 Ewing Blvd), 12p
All wheels roll for Cincinnati and surrounding areas. Meet at 12, roll around Florence at 12:30 before meeting back at the skatepark. Official route (TBA) curated by Social Push Cincy.
Dog Adoption Event
PetSmart Western Hills, 1:30–3:30p
Same day adoptions with adoptable animals from Cincinnati Animal CARE
Tusculum Street Fest 2025
4003 Eastern Avenue, 3–10p
Local food and craft beer, live music, kids activities, face painting, games, vendors. Tusculum Street Fest supports neighborhood beautification, spreads awareness of our businesses and community, and supports activities beyond the classroom for Mt Washington School and Spencer Center.
Free admission
Click here for more Pride events
Sunday
Juneteenth Tasting Event
Findlay Market
, 10a–4p
Tickets sold in bundles. Get yours here.
Cat + Kitten Adoption Event
PetSmart Oakley, 11a–1p
Same day adoptions with adoptable animals from Cincinnati Animal CARE
The City Flea
Washington Park, 11a–4p
Cincinnati’s original curated urban flea market that considers itself a small business incubator, community organization, and city advocate.
Free admission
Learn to Skate With Dylan Morton and David Chambers
Sawyer Point Riverfront Rink, 2–3p
Learn safety, technique, skills and drills to build balance and strength for skating in this beginner-friendly skate course for all levels and abilities. Weekly through November 2.
Free class and free skate rentals with ID
Cat + Kitten Adoption Event
PetSmart Oakley, 2–5p
Same day adoptions with adoptable animals from Cincinnati Animal CARE
Chamber Music Series
Taft Museum of Art, 2:30–3:30p
Join the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra for an afternoon of music celebrating a new season of the arts. Remaining date: July 13
Free admission
Brady Block Parties: West End
Ezzard Charles Park, 6:30p (concert at 7:45)
Music, art activations, activities for all ages, giveaways, and a variety of FREE food options from neighborhood vendors and food trucks, plus a popcorn and cotton candy machine. Featuring a CSO concert.
Free admission
Ongoing
Union Terminal Rotunda Tours
Cincinnati Museum Center
Fridays at 1:30p, 2:30p, and 3:30p
Saturdays at 11:30a, 12:30p, and 1:30p
Sundays at 12:30p, 1:30p, and 2:30p
Free admission
Sports
Florence Y’alls vs. Washington Wild Things
Thomas More Stadium
Friday at 7:03p NKY Night (Y’alls temporary tattoos from Bluegrass Tattoo) and post-game fireworks
Saturday at 6:36p Margaritaville Night feat Y’all Star Hula Girl Bobblehead (paddles to first 1000 fans)
Sunday at 5:07p Kids run the bases after the game
Cincinnati Reds @ St Louis Cardinals
Friday at 7:15p
Saturday at 2:15p
Sunday at 2:15p
Watch: FanDuel Sports Ohio; Listen: 700 WLW
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
WEEKLY EVENTS
MONDAYS
Free Movies for Kids
Esquire, Mariemont, and Kenwood Theatres, 10:30a
Ten weeks of free movies Mondays through 8/4. Doors open at 9:45 and movies are first come first served.
Trivia Night
Fountain Square, 6–8p
Hosted by Last Call Trivia. Through August 25.
Jazz at the Park
Washington Park Porch, 6–9p
Local and regional jazz acts. Through October 27.
The Workshop
Commonwealth Sanctuary, 7:30p (doors at 6)
Free Monday showcase featuring food and drink specials, plus comics in Cincinnati working out their best new jokes.
Free admission; reserve tickets here
TUESDAYS
Strauss Troy Market
Fountain Square, 11a–1:30p
Al fresco lunch hour featuring live music and local food trucks.
April 1–August 26
Social Push Cincy Weekly Rollout
Venues change weekly; click here for schedule
Weekely group rollout featuring a new route every week. All wheels welcome.
Westwood Works Out
Westwood Town Hall, 6–7p
Different workouts weekly through September 30.
Jazz at the Square
Fountain Square, 6–9p
Local and regional acts. Through August 26.
Trivia Night
Washington Park, 7–9p
Hosted by Last Call Trivia. Through October 28.
WEDNESDAYS
Free Movies for Kids
Esquire, Mariemont, and Kenwood Theatres, 10:30a
Ten weeks of free movies Wednesdays through 8/6. Doors open at 9:45 and movies are first come first served.
Workout on the Green
Washington Park, 5–6p and 6–7p (click link above for workout lineup)
April 2–October 29
Smale Mind and Body
Schmidlapp Event Lawn, 6–7p
Free Yoga classes led by Yoga teachers from Embra Studios. Through September 24.
Yappy Hour
Washington Park, 6–8p
First Wednesday of the month, April through October. (April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 2)
THURSDAYS
Drag Bingo with Queen City Charities
Washington Park, 6–9p
Fierce fun and fabulous prizes. Bingo winners will be awarded with drink tickets that can be redeemed at the Porch Bar.
Fridays
Open Play: Skillz N Drills
Ziegler Park, 4–6p
Join friends from the community on Fridays for games, adventures, craft projects, and more.
Fridays through September 26.
Free admission
Saturdays
Saturday Hoops
Ziegler Park, 10a–1p
Volunteers connect one-on-one with kids through a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, basketball, weekly speakers, fitness, reading, and more. Through September 6.
Free admission
Kids Dance with Sarah Spurling
Sawyer Point Riverfront Rink, 2–3p
Weekly class for kids ages 11 and under—all bodies and abilities—to practice mindful movement, self-expression, and physical language.
Free
Now Showing
The Blue Angels
OMNIMAX Theater
through June 22
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
Ensemble Theatre
through July 6
Gazillion Bubble Show
Kings Island
Family friendly interactive music and bubble show, featuring immersive lights and lasers.
through July 27
Cincinnati Opera 2025 Summer Festival
Music Hall
MainStage season enhanced by an expanded selection of Studio Sessions.
June 17: Studio Sessions: Soul and Sound
June 26 and 28: Tosca
July 10: Studio Sessions with Anthony Clark Evans in Recital
July 17: Studio Sessions: From Avenue A to Broadway
July 23, 25, 26, 27: Fiddler on the Roof
through July 31
Summer Reading Program
CHPL (41 locations)
Kids and teens can earn prizes by reading and having fun all summer long, featuring challenges for kids and teens, events, and family-friendly fun.
through August 10
Gothica Botanica: A Krohn Butterfly Show
Krohn Conservatory, 10a–8p daily
Gothic-themed butterfly garden featuring shadowy black foliage and deep-hued blooms with iridescent butterflies to shimmering in the light.
through August 24
Cycle Thru! The Art of the Bike
Cincinnati Art Museum
Spanning the 1860s to today, over 20 bicycles from The Bicycle Museum of America in New Bremen, Ohio, illustrate the design innovations—both functional and aesthetic—marking the vehicle’s development. Through August 24.
Ticketed. Free for members.
through September 1
Barbie™: A Cultural Icon
Cincinnati Museum Center
Step back into your childhood and join us on a six-decade evolution and the making of a global phenomenon.
Exhibition ticket required
through September 7
Ohio Now: State of Nature
Contemporary Arts Center, 10a
Through diverse materials and perspectives, artists across Ohio focus on sustainability, agriculture, food justice, and natural ecologies.
New To Do
Green Elephant Play
528 Reading Road (Pendleton)
Eco-friendly indoor play space for ages 1–8.
Parks Light
HighGrain X Great Parks
5% of sales will go right back to Great Parks conservation and environmental initiatives. Available at every Great Parks location that sells beer and both HighGrain locations.
Braxton Factory 52
Braxton Brewing and Hi-Wire beers now available in Braxton’s newly acquired taproom.
Jeni’s Ice Cream
District at Deerfield (5200 District Park Drive)
Opens June 4.
Sen by Kiki
Findlay Market
Sen expands into a new storefront at Findlay Market on June 3.
Soak City Water Park
Kings Island
The water park is now open and new in 2025: RiverRacers, the first and only dual-racing water coaster in Ohio, and seven new kids’ water slides in the riverside-themed kids’ play area, Splash River Junction.
Brunch Service
21c Museum Hotel
7a–2p seven days a week
CHPL – Cheviot Branch
3711 Robb Avenue
Carl’s Deli Findlay Market
Expansion of their Hyde Park location
Ziegler Park Pool
Pool season May 10–September 7.
Churchill’s Fine Teas
6709 Madison Road (Madisonville)
In its soft opening phase at its new location after moving from Hyde Park
Sweet Mae’s Cookie Co
Findlay Market
Now open Thursday–Sunday at the Market
Interactive Water Park
Washington Park
FREE
Eckerlin Meats
116 W Elder Street
Eckerlin recently moved back into its “new” space.
ArtWorks Creative Campus
2429 Gilbert Ave
ArtWorks’ permanent headquarters, including art, performances, and community. The purpose-built arts center will bring all of ArtWorks together under one roof, including ArtPark, mural painting studios, gallery and event space, ArtWorks Think Tank, and five art studios.
New Music from Cincinnati’s Own Santino Corleon
“Let It Rip”
Available on Spotify and Apple Music
Free Tree Seedling Pickup
Any CHPL location
Starting Saturday, March 29, you can pick up a free tree seedling from any CHPL location to plant in your yard or community. Special thanks to the Ohio Valley Forestry Fellowship for 24 years of this partnership. Learn more here.
Taft Cafe and Gift Shop
Taft Museum of Art
The Taft Museum of Art’s cafe and gift shop have gotten an upgrade. Click here to view the new menu.
Local Picnic in the Park Pairings
Tickets and Registration for Future Events
25% off Contemporary Arts Center Membership
With code TourDeCAC
Summer Riding Camp Sign-Ups
Derbyshire Stables in Camp Dennison, weekly June 2–6 through August 18–22 (9a–1p)
Registration for weekly summer horseback riding camps is now available for ages 8+. In addition to riding, campers will learn about horse care, their equipment and the tasks in a barn. On Friday, friends and family are invited to an exhibition show to watch their riders show off their new skills.
Dive-In Movie
Ziegler Park Pool, 7:30–11p (movie begins at dusk)
One-of-a-kind cinematic experience. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Small inflatables will be allowed. Registration required.
June 27: Barbie
July 25: Migration
August 22: Mama Mia!
September 5: Shark Tales
Tickets
NightLight 513
Covington Plaza
21+ outdoor movie series featuring a bar, local food trucks, a pre-movie DJ, and Cincinnati skyline view.
June 27: Legally Blonde
July 11: Twisters (2024)
July 17: Shrek
August 7: School of Rock
August 28: Miss Congeniality
September 11: Wolf of Wall Street
October 2: Wicked
October 3: The Shining
Women in the Outdoors Series
Various Great Parks destinations: Jul 5, Aug 2, Sep 20, Oct 18
Improve your outdoor skills in a welcoming women-only environment.
Register here
Hoots & Hops
Cincinnati Nature Center, July 18, 6–10p
Local beer tastings, food bite samples from area restaurants and caterers, activities, food trucks, live music, and so much more. This event is a fundraiser for Cincinnati Nature Center and all revenue earned goes towards their mission of Inspiring Conservation.
Tickets
Tour de CROWN
Three route options, all beginning and ending at Fifty West Brewing, August 23
Organized by Tri-State Trails, this community event is perfect for riders of all abilities and features a ride with rest stops, trail support, and post-ride fun; Tour de CROWN Expo; and more.
Register here
16 Greater Cincinnati Restaurants Where You Can Get a Meal for $16 or Less [citybeat.com]
America’s River Roots Festival’s Bourbon Experience Will Celebrate Kentucky’s Most Iconic Export [citybeat.com]
BrewDog Cincy Permanently Closes Pendleton Brewpub [instagram.com]
Cincinnati Is—Once Again—Named in the Top 10 for Parks in the US [tpl.org]
Contemporary Arts Center Launches Series of Rotating Restaurant Pop-Ups [citybeat.com]
Donate to Cincinnati Pride as Large Donors Scale Back DEI Policies [click here]
Graeter’s Releases Bonus Summer Flavor Inspired by Kings Island Roller Coaster [citybeat.com]
The Handcrafted World of Wharton Esherick Reaches the Taft [cincinnatimagazine.com]
New Hawaiian Restaurant Set to Open Near Ziegler Park This Week [citybeat.com]
Northern Row Brewery & Distillery to Release Its First-Ever Bourbon This June [citybeat.com]
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park Unveils New Immersive Audio Experience, ‘Soundscapes’ [citybeat.com]
Review: The 46th Taste of Cincinnati Proved Why This City’s Food Scene is Second to None [citybeat.com]
The Sticker Shop’s Crafty Vibes are Fun and Colorful [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria to Relocate Newport Restaurant [citybeat.com]
Volunteer to Help with Cincinnati Pride [sign up here]
