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- Ongoing Events
- Tickets and Registration for Future Events
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Dates to Know in Cincinnati: April 2026
Currently
Tulip Trail
Blooms & Berries
Half-mile walking trail lined with thousands tulips in a variety of colors and sizes and other beautiful blooms.
Sunday–Thursday, 10a–6p
Friday–Saturday, 10a–7p
Final day is TBD but will definitely go through Saturday, 4/5
April 1–30
Zoo Blooms
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 6–8:30p
Every spring, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden becomes the Cincinnati Botanical Garden & Zoo when it transforms into a magnificent explosion of color! As one of only two accredited botanical gardens in Ohio, the Cincinnati Zoo offers one of the largest tulip displays in the Midwest.
Wednesday
Yappy Hour
Washington Park, 6–8p
April theme: April Drools. Complete a scavenger hunt to collect as many treats as possible. Winner will get a Pet Wants gift card. First Wednesday of the month April–October.
Free admission
Thursday
Tunes and Blooms: Jonny Estep Music and Nicole Polara
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 6–8:30p
See a collection of Cincinnati’s finest and most respected music veterans playing together in the Zoo’s beautiful gardens. Additional dates: April 9, 16, 23
Free admission after 5p
Arts & Crafts with Rhinegeist Brewery
Cincinnati Art Museum, 6–8p
Where craft beer meets creative expression. Tickets include a tasting of Rhinegeist Brewery selections and a docent-led tour highlighting Expressionist and Abstract Expressionist work on view in the galleries. Then, try your hand at creating your own Expressionist-inspired artwork with support from museum educators. Each participant will receive one full complimentary Rhinegeist beer to sip on while you work. Additional beer will be available for purchase.
21+
Friday
Final Fish Fryday of the year
FISH FRY SEASON IN CINCINNATI 2026
Chicks on the Avenue
Fairfield Avenue (Bellevue), 6–9p
Stroll, shop, and sip. Click the link above for complete details.
Free admission
Saturday
Art on the Rise: Earth Day
Cincinnati Art Museum Art Climb, 9–11a
Monthly program, built on community partnerships, that brings together live performances and art-making activities.
Free admission
Bloom Zoom 5K
907 Riverside Drive, 10a
5K that touches all of the beauty of the Riverfront Parks including Smale, Yeatman’s Cove, Sawyer Point, and International Friendship Park. Celebrate spring in full bloom and admire the Tulips, Cherry Blossom Trees, Daffodils, and more during the race! All proceeds benefit the Cincinnati Parks Foundation.
ARI Science Fair
Archaeological Research Institute, 10a–2p
Hands-on archaeological fair where you can explore interactive stations, see real artifacts found during local fieldwork, and learn how tools like soil testing and 3D mapping help them study the past.
$5 admission
Northside Record Fair
Heart of Northside Event Center (4222 Hamilton Avenue), 11a
One of the best record fairs of the midwest—now with two floors!
$5 admission ($10 early bird admission at 10a)
Spring Egg Hunt
Braxton Factory 52, 11a–2p
FREE family friendly egg hunt featuring three rounds/times by age group, photo ops, and prizes.
CAM Kids Day: Outside/Inside
Cincinnati Art Museum, 11a–3p
Themed drop-in activities, story times, performances, hands-on art making, scavenger hunts, and more.
Free admission
Adult Easter Egg Hunt and Photos with the Easter Bunny
Third Eye Brewing, 12p
Hunt for eggs filled with goodies, including a few with FREE pint tokens as well as a golden egg to win a Third Eye swag basket. Bring your pet and/or kids for photos with the Easter Bunny from 1 to 3 (weather dependent). They’ll be serving their brunch menu, along with our regular menu, and their bloody Mary bar from noon to 2.
Easter egg hunt for ages 21+
Saturday and Sunday
Spring [Car] Cleaning
Behind Fable Cafe, 9a–2p
$35 per car or $45 per SUV. Includes a full exterior wash, wheels and tires, tire dressing, and two month ceramic sealant.
Hang out inside the cafe or in the garden while you wait and take $1 off your drink
Sunday
Queer Birders of Cincinnati presents a Bird Banding Demo
UC Center for Field Studies, 7:30–10a
Learn about bird banding, which allows biologists to better understand movements, behavior, and survival of birds during migration, with UC ornithologist Dr. Ron Canterbury.
RSVP here
7 Picnic in the Park Pairings
Sports
Cincinnati Reds @ Texas Rangers
Friday at 4:05p
Saturday at 7:05p
Sunday at 2:35p
Watch: Reds TV, Listen: 700 WLW
FC Cincinnati @ RBNY
Saturday at 7:30p
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: ESPN 1530
All college sporting events listed are Division I home games only. Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
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
Wild Rescue
OMNIMAX
Runtime: ~45 minutes
through April 8
St. Patrick’s Day Pop-Up
Cobblestone OTR
St. Patrick’s Day themed cocktails, green beer, themed decor and installations, whiskey features, DJs, karaoke, and more.
through April 12
Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.
Cincinnati Museum Center, 10a
An exhibition the world needs you to see. Be a witness.
Through this daunting selection of more than 500 original artifacts from the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Poland, as well as more than 20 institutions and museums all over the world, Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. portrays the complex reality of the notorious camp while sharing firsthand stories from those who survived, and those who perished.
Tickets
through April 12
Fourteen Funerals
Ensemble Theatre
March 21–April 12
through May 17
Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and White
Taft Museum of Art
For the first time in 27 years, Rembrandt House Museum shares major collection of etchings with U.S. audience, showcasing complete range of artist’s prints and centuries-long impact.
Tickets and Registration for Future Events
Spring Savor Cincinnati
Hard Rock Casino, April 14–17, 6–9:30p
Cincinnati Magazine presents the Spring Savor dinner series, one of the city’s most luxurious dining experiences, featuring four nights of five-course dining by area chefs. Your ticket also includes an all-inclusive Cocktail Hour with hors d’oeuvres, live chef demos, and a swag bag.
Must be 21 to attend. Tickets.
Cincinnati Ballet’s Family Series: Pinocchio
Aronoff Center, April 16–19
One-hour, narrated ballet featuring Cincinnati Ballet Second Company: CB2 dancers and young performers. Arrive early for free lobby games, crafts, photos, and more.
DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon Jr.
The Emery Theater, April 17–May 3
Stage adaptation of one of DreamWorks’ most legendary films.
60-minute runtime
UpSpring Benefit Bash
Great American Ball Park, April 18, 6p
Annual event to raise funds and build awareness for UpSpring’s vital educational and enrichment programs to elevate local children experiencing homelessness.
Tickets
SCRAPS: A Food-Centric Fundraising Event
Rhinegeist, April 19, 2–5p
Several area chefs will participate in a cook-off with surprise ingredients; the crowd sampling their dishes and voting for their favorites. Each bite is paired with a Rhinegeist beer. Presented by Our Daily Bread, a nonprofit soup kitchen and safe gathering space.
Tickets (early bird pricing through March 15)
Vintage Market Days Dayton-Cincinnati: French Garden Party
Greene County Fairgrounds, April 24–26
Upscale vintage and vintage inspired indoor/outdoor market, featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home decor, outdoor furnishings, consumables, seasonal plantings, and more.
Tickets
11th Annual Mimosas for Memories
The Cincinnati Club, April 25, 11a–2p (VIP entrance at 10:30)
Tickets include gourmet brunch by the bite, bottomless mimosas, vendor pop-up shops, silent auction, red-carpet photo booth, live entertainment, 20-year Pappy Van Winkle bourbon raffle, and more. Event proceeds will fund programming by the Giving Voice Foundation, such as interactive music and movement programs for local seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
Garden Party
High St, April 26, 2p
Hands-on cocktail class inspired by fresh, seasonal and sustainable ingredients. Tickets include a welcome cocktail, two build your own two cocktails (one shaken and one stirred), guided tasting experience, catered lunch by Crown Restaurant Group, and optional happy hour to follow at Rosemary’s.
$25 ticket secures your spot; additional $75 (+tax) due at the conclusion of the workshop ($100 total)
The Children’s Theatre’s Glass Slipper Gala
Hall of Mirrors at the Hilton Netherland Plaza, May 7, 6–9p
Each ticket includes a cocktail reception, plated dinner, and access to the live and silent auctions.
Business/Cocktail Attire; tickets and table sponsorships available
2nd Annual Moms Matter Too
ADC Fine Art Gallery, May 16, 10a–2p
Vessel Collective and After the Glow Counseling present a one-of-a-kind experience created exclusively for moms, featuring panel discussions, iced coffee bar, quickie manicures by Spruce, mini massages, 20+ curated vendors, photo booth, and more.
Tickets
Calling All Artisans
ArtsConnect Artisan Fair (May 16)
They’re looking for blacksmiths, candle makers, woodworkers, jelly and jam makers, potters, and artisans of all kinds for the Springfield Twp Artisan Fair, a juried event featuring art, live music, food, beer, and demos on May 16, 2026.
Apply here
OMNIMAX® Dinner Dates
Cincinnati Museum Center, 6:30p
July 17: Ohio: Wild at Heart
November 20: T.Rex
CMC’s take on an immersive “dinner and a date,” complete with a themed three-course menu (guiding you with the tools and skills to cook through it together). Registration includes cooking demonstration and OMNIMAX® screening.
21+
New To Do
Down to Mars Vintage
201 E 8th Street
LaRosa’s Taphouse
Skyridge Pavilion (5230 Beechmont Ave)
LaRosa’s opens a collaborative taproom with Big Ash Brewing, featuring a full dining hall, beer hall, and outdoor beer garden.
Dean’s Mediterranean Table
4024 Hamilton Avenue, Northside
Companion cafe to Dean’s Mediterranean Imports at Findlay Market, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks along side a specialty retail space.
The Root Beer Stand
Open daily, 11a–9p
Dave & Buster’s Springdale
Featuring a revamped sports bar with 40-foot screen, fresh “sports package” of games, and chef-crafted menu.
Season Passes Now Available
Ziegler Park Pool
The 2026 pool season begins May 9
Get yours here
Dice on Draft
20 E 5th Street, Covington
Over 200 board games to play alongside a full-service cocktail bar
Override the Veto. Click here to support THC beverages in Ohio.
2026 James Beard Nominees Announced [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Cincinnati Named One of the Best Cities in the Midwest [midwestliving.com]
Joey Votto Gifts Giant Clock to the Reds [citybeat.com]
Lager House Announces ‘Evolution,’ Name Change [citybeat.com]
Mita’s Named One of the 39 Best Restaurants in America by USA Today [cincinnati.com]
Popular Covington Ice Cream Walk-up Window Upgrades to Full-service Shop [citybeat.com]
Red Bike, Shelterhouse Partner to Remove Transportation Barriers [citybeat.com]
Shuttered Pleasant Ridge Steakhouse to Reopen Under New Ownership [citybeat.com]
