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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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April 1–30
Zoo Blooms
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
As one of only two accredited botanical gardens in Ohio, the Cincinnati Zoo offers one of the largest tulip displays in the Midwest.
Tunes and Blooms, a collection of musicians playing together in the Zoo’s beautiful gardens for free (admission is free after 5p), will be on Thursday April 4, 11, 18, and 25.
April 9–12
Savor Cincinnati
Metropolitan Club
Fine dining series featuring custom menus developed by talented local chef duos paired from different local restaurants across the city.
Thursday–Sunday
Family Series: The Little Mermaid
Aronoff Center
Go under the season with Cincinnati Ballet for this season’s annual Family Series: The Little Mermaid! Join Cincinnati Ballet Second Company – CB2 dancers and students from the Otto M. Budig Academy for a family adventure sure to delight the whole family.
Friday
Opening Day
Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 9a
Market Barn, Garden Center, and bakery open daily for the 2024 season.
Murder Mystery Dinner: 80s Prom Style
Northwood Cider Co, 7–10p
Listen to 80s music while you share hot gossip and show off your accomplishments since high school all while trying to solve a murder. Your ticket includes 3-hour game, appetizers, catered buffet dinner from Sweets & Meats BBQ, one drink ticket, and two cider tasters to be paired with dinner.
Tickets
Friday–Sunday
Jurassic Quest
Duke Energy Convention Center
The world’s largest, most popular Dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family.
Saturday
FREE Girls With GRIT Mini Clinic
Finneytown Secondary Campus, 9a–12p
Basketball and volleyball mini clinic to learn sports fundamentals, build confidence, and develop valuable life skills. For 3rd–8th grade.
Little Acts, Big Impact: Mini Upstander Play Sessions with The Children’s Theatre
Holocaust and Humanity Center, 10–10:30a
Fun, games, and songs led by talented artists from The Children’s Theatre. Each session will focus on highlighting a specific character strength, fostering a positive and engaging environment for children.
Speak of the Devil Day
Streetside Brewery, 10a
Annual celebration of living deliciously, including devilish variants to imbibe, vintage variants available on draft (while supplies last), live music from the Dead Man String Band from 10 to 1, and Craft Burger Bros. serving breakfast starting at 8.
ArtisanFest513 Small Business Flea
Washington Park, 11a–4p
Discover one-of-a-kind treasures, from handmade jewelry and artwork to delicious homemade treats—a must-visit event for art enthusiasts, foodies, and anyone looking to support local artisans.
The Birdie Open
Braxton Cincinnati, 1p
LED putt-putt tournament featuring Boozy Birdie Cocktails and DJ Jay Kay. There will also be a chance to score a limited edition Birdie Green Jacket.
Spring Into Freshness Tasting Tour – SOLD OUT
Findlay Market, 2–3:30p
Explore the vibrant flavors of the season at Findlay Market.
Hi-Wire Turns One
Hi-Wire Brewing Cincinnati, 2–6p
Circus wonders, local vendors, and more at Factory 52.
Cincinnati Rollergirls vs. Vette City Roller Derby (Bowling Green, KY) — SOLD OUT
Queen City Sportsplex (10765 Reading Road), 6p
Pride Night
UpSpring Benefit Bash
Great American Ball Park, 6p
Raises funds and builds awareness for UpSpring’s vital educational and enrichment programs to elevate local children experiencing homelessness. The event features dinner, open bar, silent auction, live auction, raffle, and more. Unable to attend? Give here or bid on auction items here.
Saturday and Sunday
2024 Cincinnati Women’s Pro/Am
Butler County Fairgrounds
The biggest meet in women’s powerlifting.
April 13: Amateur Day, 9a
April 14: Pro Day, 9a
Sunday
2nd Birthday Party
OTF Cincy West, 12–2p
Vendors, music, drinks, and more.
Art on Vine – Hello Spring
Rhinegeist, 12–6p
Local artists and makers showcasing and selling fine arts and handmade goods every first Sunday of the month. Rhinegeist Rooftop will be open.
Spring Artisan Market
Northern Row Brewery & Distillery, 12–6p
Drink, eat, and browse through unique artwork, jewelry, pottery, textiles, and more.
Yapps at Japps
Japps Since 1879, 12–10p
Socialize with your four-legged friends on the outdoor patios. Specials include $1 Puppaccinos, $8 6 oz. Bar Dog Wine, $10 Salty Dog (Tito’s Handmade Vodka, grapefruit juice, and a salted rim).
Out in the Outdoors: Stars and Constellations
Woodland Mound (Seasongood Nature Center), 2p
Monthly series for outdoor exploration designed for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Marvel at constellations and stars in the middle of day.
Coming Soon
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
April 15–21
A unique celebration of culinary tourism.
Weekly Events
Mondays
Trivia Night
Fountain Square, 6–8p
Hosted by Last Call Trivia. Through October 14.
Tuesdays
Strauss Troy Market
Fountain Square, 11a–1:30p
Al fresco lunch hour featuring live music and local food trucks.
April 2–October 1
Jazz at the Square
Fountain Square, 5–8p
Local and regional acts. Through October 8.
Trivia Night
Washington Park, 7–9p
Hosted by Last Call Trivia. Through October 29.
Wednesdays
Blues & Brews
Washington Park
April 3–May 22
Workout on the Green
Washington Park
5–5:45p: Dance Fitness Cardio & Yin Yogam Flow with Mecca Freeman
6–7p: Zumba led by Aida
April 3–October 30
Yappy Hour
Washington Park, 6–8p
First Wednesday of the month, April through October. (April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2)
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
Current Museum Exhibitions
March 1–May 26
Whitfield Lovell: Passages
Cincinnati Art Museum
Urges viewers to contemplate the ordinary lives and extraordinary journeys of the African American experience, while raising universal questions about identity, memory, and America’s collective heritage.
Ticketed. Free for members.
through April 21
The Shape of Nature featuring Oscillation
Krohn Conservatory
through May 19
African Modernism in America
Taft Museum of Art
Nearly 80 dynamic and vivid works of art created in Africa during the 1950s and ’60s.
Admission applies. Sundays and Mondays are free.
through July 28, 2024
POMPEII: The Exhibition
Cincinnati Museum Center
Through 150 artifacts, POMPEII: The Exhibition tells the tale of a city hidden from view and forgotten for centuries.
Not included in museum admission. Exhibition ticket required.
Contemporary Arts Center
Click here to view several current and ongoing exhibitions.
Taft Museum of Art
Click here to view several current and ongoing exhibitions.
NOW SHOWING at The OMNIMAX®
Cincinnati Museum Center
Deep Sky
Volcanoes: The Fire of Creation
OMNIMAX® ticket required
Tickets Now Available For
OTR Awards
Event: May 15, 5–8p
Nominations due April 12. Click here to submit yours.
9th Annual Mimosas for Memories
April 20, The Cincinnati Club
Bottomless mimosas, live entertainment, retail vendors, auction items, photo booth, and more—all benefiting the Giving Voice Foundation.
Marketing Workshop: PROMOTE IT!
May 7, Woodward Theater, 11a–1p
To thrive in marketing you need a mix of promotions: social media, press releases, and branded items, just to name a few. In this workshop, you will dive into all of the options and help decipher what is best for your business.
Register here.
Cincinnati Opera’s 2024 Summer Festival
June 13–July 27, Music Hall
MainStage season enhanced by an expanded selection of Studio Sessions.
Jungle Jim’s International Craft Beer Festival
June 14–15, The Oscar Station (Jungle Jim’s Fairfield)
400 beers from over 100 breweries; curated by the Jungle’s award-winning Beer Department, one of the Top 4 Beer Retailers in the country.
Sports
Xavier Men’s Baseball vs. Creighton
Three-game series at Hayden Field
Friday at 3p
Saturday at 1p
Sunday at 1p
Cincinnati Reds @ White Sox
Three-game series at Guaranteed Rate Field
Friday at 7:40p
Saturday at 2:10p
Sunday at 2:10p
Watch: Bally Sports; Listen: 700 WLW
Cincinnati Rollergirls vs. Vette City Roller Derby (Bowling Green, KY) — SOLD OUT
Queen City Sportsplex, Saturday at 6p
Pride Night
FC Cincinnati @ Montreal
Saturday at 7:30p
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
A Bourbon Blending and Tasting Experience Coming to Downtown Cincinnati to Offer Spirits, History and a Little Bit of AI [citybeat.com]
Cincinnati Fringe Festival Announces 2024 Primary Lineup [citybeat.com]
Cincinnati Surrendered to the Automobile When Jaywalking Was Outlawed [cincinnatimagazine.com]
East Price Hill’s Somm to Host Inaugural Spring Fling Wine Festival April 24 [citybeat.com]
Featured Listing: 500 Milton Street [cincinnatirefined.com]
Here Are the Top 12 Restaurants Cincinnati Chef Jose Salazar Recommends [citybeat.com]
Nashville Breakfast and Brunch Concept Biscuit Love is Coming to OTR [citybeat.com]
New Festival Cincy Knows Best x 513 Day to Celebrate Cincinnati’s Culture, Community and Creatives [citybeat.com]
The Unusual Suspects of Vintage Shopping [cincinnatimagazine.com]
These are Cincinnati’s Best Bars, According to CityBeat Readers [citybeat.com]
To the Vintage Market! [cincinnatimagazine.com]
UpSpring Cincinnati Aims to Empower Children Experiencing Homelessness Through Benefit Bash [wlwt.com]
