Every month Tour de Cincinnati creates a shortlist of notable events around Greater Cincinnati—large festivals, food weeks, entertainment, and ongoing series—to make sure you mark down these dates to keep in mind as you make plans in the coming weeks.
Here are several important dates for local events in February to get in your calendars now:
February
American Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. but impacts some communities disproportionately. Join efforts around the country to promote heart health in your community.
Black History Month
Click here to see a list of local Black-owned businesses to support during BHM and beyond, courtesy of The Voice of Black Cincinnati.
through February 15
A Soldier’s Play (opening January 30)
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Click here for the 2025–26 season schedule
through February 16
UC Health Ice Rink
Elm Street Plaza
Open Skate is $12 and includes admission and skate rental. Children under 5 free. The WGU Warming Tent, igloos, and pergolas are available to rent during the winter season.
through February 28
2026 Winter Checkout Challenge
Complete new challenges at CHPL’s 41 locations or from the comfort of your home. Open to adults ages 18 and over
February 2–15
XOXO: Mini Valentine’s Pop-Up Bar
The Pitch
Themed cocktails, immersive experience, photo ops, sweet treats, and more. Plus three Paint and Sip nights on 2/5, 2/10, and 2/11 (register here).
Free admission; 21+
February 6
National Wear Red Day
A day to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death for women. Go Red to help save lives.
February 6–7
Fire & Ice Returns
Moerlein Lager House
Ice bars, fire performers, themed dinners, igloos, and ice sculptures.
February 6–8
Cincinnati Golf Expo
Cincinnati Convention Center
90,000 square feet of golf entertainment, retail, and travel exhibitors.
Tickets
February 7
Great Parks Winter Hike Series
Miami Whitewater Forest (Visitor’s Center), 10a–12:30p
Select your hike based on difficulty, group, or theme. Hikes are educational or challenging, ranging from four to 5.5 miles. All hikes conclude with soup, cookies, and camaraderie.
$10 per hike; registration required
February 7
Opening Day: 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. Through May 17.
February 7
Celebrate Black Voices
Rhinegeist, 12–6p
Black-owned businesses vendor market, food by Maw Maw’s Creole Kitchen, performances by Q-Kids Dance Team, and music by DJ Queen Celine. $1 per pint sold of Mack’s Island Ale (Tropical Beer with Ginger, named after Theodore Mack Sr., owner/operator of Peoples Brewing Co, one of America’s first Black-owned breweries) will go to Q-Kidz.
Free admission
February 7
Cincy Winter Beerfest
Cintas Center, February 1, 12p and 6:30p
Sample hundreds of local and regional craft beers, as well as craft wineries and distilleries.
Tickets
February 9–March 22
Wayfarer Tavern Pizza Collaborations
With local restaurants
Week 1 (Feb. 9–15): Galactic Fried Chicken
Week 2 (Feb. 16–22): Lang Thang Group – Lunar New Year collaboration
Week 3 (Feb. 23–March 1): Pata Roja
Week 4 (March 2–8): Carmelo’s
Week 5 (March 9–15): The Aperture
Week 6 (March 16–22): The Pickled Pig
February 10–22
Shucked
Aronoff Center
Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!”
February 11
Pitchers and Catchers Report to Spring Training
Goodyear, AZ
Opening Day may still be several weeks away, but baseball season gets underway with Spring Training in Goodyear, Arizona and pitchers and catchers reporting first on 2/11. Spring training games begin February 21.
February 12
Off the Rails: 80s Edition
Cincinnati Museum Center, 7p
Themed, adults-only night full of toys, retro games, drinks, and light bites, as well as after-hours access to exhibits.
21+
February 12–22
Constellations
Know Theatre
February 13–21
Cincinnati Ballet’s Swan Lake
Music Hall
Experience the breathtaking romantic tragedy, Swan Lake, hailed as one of the greatest ballets of all time.
Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Cincinnati
February 18–April 2
Fish Fry Season
February 19–22
Lunar New Year
The Gatherall at Factory 52
Culture, food, performances, and community.
February 20–22
20th Century Cincinnati Vintage Modern Expo
Sharonville Convention Center
70+ dealers bring their best Midcentury modern furniture, artwork, decor, clothing, jewelry, and accessories to fill over 40,000 square feet of exhibition space.
Tickets
February 20–22, 27–March 1
Cincinnati Home + Garden Show
Cincinnati Convention Center
Two-weekend show with several new features, a new charitable partnership with the Cincinnati Nature Center, and 350+ home improvement, kitchen and bath, outdoor living, landscaping and gardening experts.
February 20–March 8
Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical
The Children’s Theatre at Emery Theater
Featuring original illustrations and animations by Jeff Kinney, author and illustrator of the beloved children’s book series. Recommended for ages 4+. Runtime: 60 minutes.
Tickets
February 21
FC Cincinnati MLS Opener
FC Cincinnati vs. Atlanta United
TQL Stadium, 4:45p
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
February 23–March 1
Cincinnati Chili Week
3rd annual homage to Cincinnati’s culinary staple, featuring $5–7 chili deals all week long.
through March 1
Winter Discount Days
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Discounted admission courtesy of US Bank, with tickets for as little as $9 for adults and $6 for children on select days. Learn more about the winter-hardy animals at the Zoo and the natural adaptations that prepare them for the cold.
Have any questions or want specific recommendations about things to do? Just ask!
