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Dates to Know in Cincinnati: May 2026
May 1–31
AAPI Heritage Month
AAPI Heritage Month recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Click here to view Asianati’s community calendar, which includes AAPI Heritage Month activities all month long.
Zoo Babies
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Big babies and small are include in the Zoo Babies class of 2026.
Free admission for moms on Mother’s Day
Guide to Greater Cincinnati Farmers Markets
through Sunday
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.
Tuesday
Florence Y’alls Home Opener
Florence Y’alls vs. Mississippi Mud Monsters
Thomas More Stadium, 6:52p
Wednesday
513 Day
Art at the Park: Pinched Mugs
The Porch at Washington Park, 5:30–8:30p
Hands-on class where you can learn different styles of pinch pot pottery or flower arranging. Wednesdays through May 20.
Tickets
Bark in the Park
Great American Ball Park, 6:40p
Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals
Remaining 2026 dates: June 23 (7:10p), August 18 (6:40p), and September 16 (6:40p)
Paint and Sip
Cincinnati Observatory, 7–9p
Paint a space-related masterpiece—guided by Sarah Hellmann from Art for All People. Plus, enjoy light bites while creating your artwork. The evening will end with viewing through our historic telescope (if clear). No experience necessary.
Tickets include supplies, food, and drinks and benefit Art for All People and the Observatory. Recommended for ages 16+
Thursday
Game Night feat. Wavelength
Pavilion Bar at Elm Street Plaza, 5–8p
Facilitated by Woodburn Games.
Free to play and open to the public
It’s Not a Phase
Redtree Coffee & Art (OTR), 7p
Queer emo dance party hosted by Midwestern Lesbian.
CMC After Hours: Prom Edition
Cincinnati Museum Center, 7–10p
Themed cocktails, prom hits from the past five decades, photo ops, karaoke, and a chance to relive the magic and cringeworthy fashion of prom in every era. Remaining 2026 After Hours events: Sci-Fi Edition on August 6 and Halloween Edition on October 22.
Tickets
Friday
Step by Step Dance Class
Fountain Square, 5–8p
Learn a new dance technique each week. For all ages and skill levels.
Free admission
Coomer Classique OPUS 2026
Walter C. Deye SJ Performance Center, St. Xavier High School, 7p
Showcasing the versatility and range of our dancers, bringing together classical ballet and contemporary choreography in one compelling program.
Tickets
Opening Day: May Festival
Music Hall
Cincinnati’s longest running community engagement project—the reason Music Hall was built and why we have the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the sixth-oldest symphony in the US. Through May 23.
Friday–Sunday
Maifest
Goebel Park (Covington)
Celebrate spring with a weekend of German culture, beer, food, music, and maypole dancing, as well as craft and food vendors, live entertainment, and activities for ages.
Cincinnati Home Remodeling & Recreation Expo
First Financial Center
Home improvement, outdoor living, recreation, innovation, and design under one roof, where homeowners can explore remodeling ideas, meet local contractors, discover innovative products, and experience the latest in recreation and smart home design.
Tickets
Saturday
3rd Annual May Farm Fest
Gorman Heritage Farm, 9a–3p
Family-friendly event celebrates the sights and sounds of spring with hands-on fun, including scheduled activities, plant-a-seed, vermicompost (worms!), as well as a magic show, reptile and raptor encounters, Playscape fun, guided hikes, and more.
Tickets
2nd Annual Moms Matter Too
ADC Fine Art Gallery, 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
The City Flea
Washington Park, 10a–4p
Cincinnati’s original curated urban flea market that considers itself a small business incubator, community organization, and city advocate.
Free admission
Artisan Fair
ArtsConnect Front Lawn, 10a–4p
Juried event featuring art, live music, food, beer, and demos
Free admission
Opening Day
Ziegler Park Pool
Season Passes on Sale Now. Pool season May 9–September 13. (Changed from May 9)
Little Blooms
Braxton Covington, 12–1p
Flower crown workshop and parade through Maifest hosted by Natalie Jones.
Tickets
Bacchus Beer Fest 4
Element Eatery, 3–8p
30 breweries and spirits, 10 food vendors, live music, and more.
General admission $29; 21+
Sunday
Burlington Antique Show
Boone County Fairgrounds, 6a–2p
Antiques and vintage collectibles only show, featuring over 200 antique dealers.
$5 admission ($10 early buying from 6–8a); ages 12 and under free with adult
Fifth Third Community Days
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 10a–5p
Free admission to the Freedom Center on the fifth and third Sundays of the month courtesy of Fifth Third.
Workouts on the Plaza
Elm Street Plaza, 11a–1p
Featuring yoga with Brandi Bee.
Free
Weekly Sunday Drag Brunch
Bloom OTR, 11a–3p
I Dos & Brews
Rhinegeist, 12–3p
A craft wedding experience with Rhinegeist, featuring a curating selection of vendors. Ticket includes a drink + a custom tote bag.
Sweethearts Vintage
1645 Blue Rock Street (Northside), 12–3p
Warehouse sale featuring food for purchase by Young Buck Deli and coffee by Fable Cafe.
7 Picnic in the Park Pairings
Sports
FC Cincinnati v. Inter Miami
TQL Stadium
Wednesday at 7:30p
513 Day
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: ESPN 1530
Florence Y’alls vs. Evansville Otters
Thomas More Stadium
Friday at 7:03p Red, White, and Y’alls
Saturday at 6:36p Throwback Night & Rockin Saturday
Sunday at 1:07p Family Sunday
Cincinnati Reds @ Cleveland Guardians
Friday at 7:10p
Saturday at 6:10p
Sunday at 1:40p
Watch: Reds TV, Listen: 700 WLW
FC Cincinnati @ San Diego
Saturday at 9:30p
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: ESPN 1530
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 May 31
The House on Watch Hill
Ensemble Theatre
New musical full of nostalgia, heart, and a touch of the supernatural. Based on true events, it follows a group of teen misfits in the summer of 1984 who set out to build the ultimate haunted house in their Cincinnati suburb. A must see for fans of Stranger Things, The Goonies.
through August 2
Elizabeth Hawes: Radical American Fashion
Cincinnati Art Museum
Featuring more than 50 garments made between the 1920s and 1960s as well as original sketches and illustrations, Elizabeth Hawes: Radical American Fashion tells the story of one of the women who helped to shape an American identity within fashion design and personal expression.
Free admission
through August 9
2026 Butterfly Show: Destination Monarch
Krohn Conservatory, 10a–8p daily
Follow the incredible journey of one of nature’s most iconic pollinators—the monarch butterfly. Trace their epic migration across the United States and into Mexico, where they find refuge in the Oyamel Fir Forests for the winter. Discover the science, beauty, and wonder behind this remarkable voyage.
through August 30
Gee Horton: Chapter 4, In Another Lifetime
Contemporary Arts Center
Through large-scale photorealist drawings, photography, collage, video, and installation, local artist Gee Horton reflects on Black masculinity, generational memory, and childhood, exploring themes of safety, vulnerability, and the fragile boundary between freedom and protection.
Michael Stillion: And then it was flowers
Contemporary Arts Center
Exploring the human condition through emotionally charged, visually layered compositions, featuring recent paintings, works on paper, ceramic sculptures, and an animation.
Tickets and Registration for Future Events
Family Astronomy Night: Moon
Cincinnati Observatory, May 21, 7–8:30p
Interactive craft/activity night for families—geared for families with children 5–12 years old. Tickets include viewing through a telescope (if clear), a quick presentation on the theme for the evening, and a hands-on space activity or craft.
ArtWorks ArtDinner: In Living Color
Mercantile Immersive, June 1, 6–9:30p
Celebrating 30 years of transformational art featuring a cocktail hour , art auction , dinner, and toast after brand reveal.
Tickets
Ballet Buds Classes
Coomer Classique, 1641 Blue Rock Street (Northside)
June and July Class Sessions, 4:30–5:30p
Introducing young dancers (ages 4–6) to ballet.
Int/Advanced Workshop: Cross-Training Workshop
Coomer Classique, 1641 Blue Rock Street (Northside), June 2–6, 12–4p
Ballet, yoga, reformer pilates, ballet technique and cardio.
Voice of America Museum Tour
Voice of America Museum (8070 Tylersville Road), June 6, 10a–12p
Join Cincinnati Heritage Programs for a tour of VOA museum to hear the fascinating explanation as to how Powell Crosley made the most powerful transmitter in the world a reality with President Franklin Roosevelt in 1942.
Tickets
Family Astronomy Night: Summer Constellations
Cincinnati Observatory, June 11, 7–8:30p
Interactive craft/activity night for families—geared for families with children 5–12 years old. Tickets include viewing through a telescope (if clear), a quick presentation on the theme for the evening, and a hands-on space activity or craft.
Ballet Foundations Young Dancers Workshop: Technique and Strength
Coomer Classique, 1641 Blue Rock Street (Northside), June 15–19, 12–4p
Developing strong ballet technique for young dancers (ages 7–12).
Int/Advanced Workshop: Wellness Workshop
Coomer Classique, 1641 Blue Rock Street (Northside), July 13–17, 12–4p
Ballet, goal setting, yoga, improv, and nutrition.
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+
Tower A Tours
Cincinnati Museum Center, July 18, 10:30–11:15a | 12–12:45p | 1:30–2:15p
Cincinnati Heritage Programs invites you to visit Union Terminal’s Tower A, the command center for the daily 216 trains that brought thousands of travelers safely in and out of Union Terminal. Today, the room overlooks the active intermodal yard which brings cargo containers to our region. This tour is not ADA accessible and is recommended for ages 10+.
Tickets
Young Dancer Workshop: Developing Artistry & Performance Workshop
Coomer Classique, 1641 Blue Rock Street (Northside), July 20–24, 12–4p
Musicality, expression, and movement quality for young dancers (ages 7–12).
Int/Advanced Workshop: Contemporary Workshop
Coomer Classique, 1641 Blue Rock Street (Northside), August 3–7, 12–4p
Contemporary partnering and composition.
Tower A Tours
Cincinnati Museum Center, August 22, 10:30–11:15a | 12–12:45p | 1:30–2:15p
Cincinnati Heritage Programs invites you to visit Union Terminal’s Tower A, the command center for the daily 216 trains that brought thousands of travelers safely in and out of Union Terminal. Today, the room overlooks the active intermodal yard which brings cargo containers to our region. This tour is not ADA accessible and is recommended for ages 10+.
Tickets
New To Do
THE ROLL
1426 Race Street
Cinnamon rolls (baked fresh daily) and coffee.
Blue Oven Bakery
1808 Elm Street
Knuckles Deli
3227 Riverside Drive
Italian beef sandwiches and more
Tue–Sun, 11a–9p (or sell-out)
Kings Island
Fri–Sat, 10a–9p; Sun, 10a–7p
Open daily beginning May 14
364-acre amusement and water park since 1972. New in 2026: Phantom Theater.
Cinsei
32 E 13th Street
Black-owned Manga and matcha shop.
Wed–Fri, 10a–4p
Sat, 11a–6p
Sun, 12p–4p
Urbana at Contemporary Arts Center
The coffee shop will temporarily relocate to the CAC’s lobby until renovations are finished at the Atlas Building in the summer of 2027.
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.
Override the Veto. Click here to support THC beverages in Ohio.
6 ‘N The Mornin’ to Open Location at Covington RiverCenter citybeat.com
2026 James Beard Nominees Announced cincinnatimagazine.com
Cincinnati Breaks Ground on Camp Washington Skate Park wvxu.org
Cincinnati Named One of the Best Cities in the Midwest midwestliving.com
Cincinnati’s Curling Scene is Icy Hot cincinnatimagazine.com
Find Your Way Into Foraging cincinnatimagazine.com
MadTree Brewing Appoints First-ever CEO, COO citybeat.com
Mita’s Named One of the 39 Best Restaurants in America by USA Today cincinnati.com
Welcome to the Heart of the Queen City: Where the Music Lives citybeat.com
