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Dates to Know in Cincinnati: May
April 1–30
Zoo Blooms
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
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.
April 1–30
Hats Off to Blood Donors
Hoxworth Blood Center
All blood and platelet donors who donate at any of Hoxworth’s seven Neighborhood Donor Centers and select mobile blood drives during the month of April will receive an exclusive Cincinnati Reds hat as a thank you.
April 1–May 31
Pitching for Platelets
All platelet donors that give 3 or more times from April 1 to May 31 will win a VIP experience at a Reds game in July. Each qualifying donor will receive:
- A ticket for the donor and a guest
- Free parking provided by SP+
- A chance to throw out the first pitch
- Special recognition during the game
- A visit from the Reds mascot(s)
- And more!
In partnership with the Cincinnati Reds.
Thursday
Tunes and Blooms
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.
Free admission after 5p
Night Market
Second Story Bar, 6–10p
Free admission
Silent Movies Made Musical with The Mighty Wurlitzer
Music Hall, 7p
The return of the popular silent film concert series, featuring the iconic 1924 silent film Peter Pan, accompanied by acclaimed organist Brett Valliant on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ.
Thursday–Sunday
Art in Bloom
Cincinnati Art Museum
Floral artists from across the globe are selected to interpret artworks with bloom-inspired designs. The 2025 event will feature floral displays throughout the museum, interactive workshops, and exclusive programming designed to captivate and inspire.
Free admission
Vintage Market Days Dayton-Cincinnati
Greene County Fairgrounds
In collaboration with Everything But the House
Friday
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
Art After Dark: In Bloom
Cincinnati Art Museum, 5–9p
Music from DJ Arie, one-of-a-kind posters for purchase from Take A Moment Studio, a build-your-own flower bar courtesy of Passion Growers, cash bars, food for purchase from the Terrace Café, and free admission to ticketed exhibitions Cycle Thru! The Art of the Bike and Shahzia Sikander: Collective Behavior.
New: members happy hour from 5–6p
Free admission
Final Friday
Pendleton Art Center, 5–9p
Explore over 200 artists in wide ranging media. Valet parking is available as well as many self-parking options.
Free admission
Final Friday
OTR, 5–9p
Building on the tradition started by Pendleton Art Center 34 years ago, Final Friday will be expanding across OTR, spanning from Pendleton Street to Main Street, all the way over to Vine Street, with activations at Ziegler Park and Imagination Alley.
Click here for participating locations
The Tillers Farm Party
Lost Bridge Beverage Co at Carriage House Farm, 7p
Linocut and block print by Mike Oberst, limited camping available. Contact Lost Bridge for info or find them on Hipcamp.
$40/carload at the entrance (cash preferred)
Unique Things To Do in Cincinnati
Friday and Saturday
Grand Re-Opening
Idlewild
Drinks, DJ, pop-ups, featured artists, and more.
Friday–Sunday
Grand Re-Opening
Eckerlin Meats
Kick-off weekend to celebrate Eckerlin moving back into its “new” space.
Dank Fest – Year 5
HighGrain Silverton
HighGrain and Nine Giant join forces once again to bring you the 5th Annual Dank Fest, a haze-crazy celebration of the stickiest IPAs and munchies. Blaze through both breweries with your Dank Passport, and if you’re one of the first 100 to complete the journey, you’ll get a limited-edition Dank Fest hat AND be entered to win a custom pair of Dank Vans.
Saturday
Indie Bookstore Day
Deals, activities, and events:
Bike Trail Books
Book Bus Depot
The Bookery
The Bookmatters
Household Books (sneak peek at College Hill, Sat 10a–8 and Sun 10a–4p)
Joseph Beth
Roebling Books & Coffee
Columbia-Tusculum Earth Fest
Streetside Brewery, 9a
Cleanup starts at 9, food and drink specials, activities for kids. Free t-shirt for volunteers.
Free admission
Birds & [Cold] Brews
Coffee Emporium (Hyde Park), 9a–12p
Meet Longbottom Bird Rescue’s ambassador ducks at some of Cincinnati’s favorite coffee shops and learn more about their mission to raise awareness about the plight of domestic ducks in our city.
Free admission
Earth Day at the Museum Center
Cincinnati Museum Center, 9a–5p
Celebrate Earth Day with programs to help you protect, learn about and responsibly enjoy the natural world around you, featuring an extensive lineup of events at the Museum of Natural History, Children’s Museum, Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio, and Cincinnati History Museum.
Free for members or included with museum admission
Native Plant Talk
Benken Garden Center and Florist, 10a
Discover the vital role of native plants in preserving landscapes. Learn how these resilient, low-water plants create beautiful, sustainable gardens and transform your garden into a sanctuary for butterflies, bees, and birds, providing essential food and shelter.
FREE; RSVP here
Color Dash
Lunken Playfield, April 26, 10a–1p
The Anderson Art Collaborative is hosting its first Color Dash, a family-friendly event created to help fund their vision for an Art Center in Anderson. You become the art as you dash or walk through a series of colorful, fun-filled stations as Lunken Playfield turns into a vibrant, messy masterpiece. The course is less than a mile—perfect for families. After crossing the finish line, there will be an after-party with a live DJ, food trucks, corn hole, caricature artists, balloon artists, and more.
Register here
Collaborative Collections at the Hub: Pots, Pans, & Cookware
Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub, 10a–2p
This series of special collections in 2025 called Collaborative Collections will benefit area nonprofit partners of the Hub. (4/26 benefiting Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio’s Refugee Resettlement program)
Hyde Park Market
1345 Grace Avenue, 10a–3p
Local curated artisan market featuring more than 50 local vendors.
Free admission
Cincy Hikes Mt Airy Forest
Mt Airy Mountain Bike Trailhead (2145 W Fork Road), 10:30a
3.3-mile creamy whip and Falls Loop social hike.
FREE; RSVP here
10-Year Anniversary Party
Braxton Covington, 11a
Rooftop DJs (Nat Jones & JonJon), special anniversary cocktail by Molly Wellmann, and the Archive Series, featuring some of their most beloved beers.
Free admission
Opening Day: Disney’s Frozen Jr
Taft Theatre, 11a
The Children’s Theatre’s final production in Taft Theatre before they move home to the newly renovated Emery Theatre. Through May 4.
10th Annual Mimosas for Memories
The Cincinnati Club, April 26, 11a–2p
Giving Voice Foundation’s annual fundraiser built on conversation and connection as well as a sense of connection and awareness in the community around Alzheimer’s Disease.
City Flea Spring Vintage Market
Factory 52, 11a–4p
The biggest selection of vintage vendors around.
Free admission
Arbor Day Celebration
Smale Park, 11a–5p
Activities for all ages from Raptors Inc, games, bounce house, wood carver, live music with The Foles and The Traveling Jam, and more. They will also be giving away 300 trees to commemorate Tree Planting Day, Aglamesis will be offering $3 scoops of ice cream, and Cincinnati Volksmarch will host a 5K walk, stein holding contest, split the pot, and a raffle.
Free admission
TENx
Tangeman University Center Great Hall, April 26, 12–4p
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of TEDxUCincinnati with ten speakers from the Greater Cincinnati area and beyond, sharing inspiring stories of persistence, resilience, and innovation.
Tickets [take 15% off with code linsinnati; UC students get a free ticket using code bearcat]
2025 Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Celebration
Summit Park, 12–5p
Over 125 exhibitors, local music, local vegetarian foods, Madtree beer, and activities and presentations. Bring your reusable water bottles to use at filling stations and bring reusable bowl and silverware to use at the food trucks.
Free admission
Grill & Chill: A Pre-game Patio Party
Low Spark, 12p–2a
Doors open at noon before FCC kick off against Kansas City at 2:30p. There will be seasonal cocktails, beer, and $1 hot dogs with a drink purchase. Bringing the kids? Hot dogs will be available without a drink purchase for an additional charge. Show your ticket to the game and get $2 off your first drink.
Free admission
Dedication and Grand Opening
ArtWorks Creative Campus (2429 Gilbert Ave), 1–4p
Celebrate the opening of 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.
Free admission
Grand Opening: Color Me
ArtWorks’ Your Name Here Gallery, 1–4p
The first exhibition of the season at ArtWorks’ brand new Your Name Here Gallery, featuring an artist talk at 3:30p led by artists Andrew Neyer and Andy J. Pizza. Color Me invites visitors to participate in an interactive coloring book mural, bringing giant black-and-white drawings to life with oversized markers. There will also be exclusive Color Me posters designed and screen printed by their Gallery Fellows. Through June 5.
Free admission
Saturday and Sunday
Earth Day Weekend FREE Admission for All
Cincinnati Nature Center (Rowe Woods and Long Branch Farm & Trails)
Celebrate Earth Day weekend with the Nature Center, complete with hiking a new trail, enjoying a picnic under the sun, or browsing their wide selection of native perennials, shrubs, flowering trees, and more at the Spring Native Plant Sale.
14th Annual Asian Food Fest
Court Street Plaza
The region’s largest celebration of Asian food and culture, complete with Asian and Asian-inspired cuisines (over 60 vendors), crafts, beer, and entertainment.
Free admission
Sunday
FREE Family Fundays
Taft Museum of Art, 10a–4p
Celebrate Earth Day at the museum by making upcycled art, joining a hands-on workshop, and rocking out with School of Rock. Click the link above for the full lineup of events.
Honey Child Pops! Pop Truck Launch Party
Washington Park, 12–4p
Frozen treats, giveaways, raffles, and more.
RSVP for a free food items and raffle ticket
Deaf Day in Julia Child: A Recipe for Life and Barbie™: A Cultural Icon
Cincinnati Museum Center, 1–4p
Interpreters from Cincinnati State’s Interpreter Training Program will be onsite. Open to people who are are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or interested in learning more sign language.
Free for members or included in general admission
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. Additional dates: June 22 and July 13
Free admission
Skate Maintenance Workshop & Community Tune-Up
Riverfront Rink at Sawyer Point, 3–6p
Help keep rental skates free and learn to clean, service, and maintain roller skates with @dadonskates. Snacks and music provided. Stay to skate after the work is done.
Bring a skate tool or borrow theirs
LaSoupe’s Ladles Not Landfills
MadTree Brewing, 4–6p
Family friendly event celebrating sustainable solutions to food waste. There will be interactive stations with partners from Cincinnati Zoo, Gorman Heritage Farm, Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub, Hamilton County ReSource, and Queen City Commons, as well as rescued foods chef-crafted into delicious spreads.
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
Sports
Cincinnati Reds @ Colorado Rockies
Friday at 8:40p
Saturday at 3:10p
Sunday at 3:10p
Watch: FanDuel Sports Ohio; Listen: 700 WLW
FC Cincinnati v. Sporting KC
TQL Stadium
Saturday at 2:30p
Kids’ Day
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
WEEKLY EVENTS
MONDAYS
Trivia Night
Fountain Square, 6–8p
Hosted by Last Call Trivia. Through August 25.
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.
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
Workout on the Green
Washington Park, 5–6p and 6–7p (click link above for workout lineup)
April 2–October 29
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.
Now Showing
The Blue Angels
OMNIMAX Theater
through April 27
The Sound Inside
Ensemble Theatre
through May 4
Shahzia Sikander: Collective Behavior
Cincinnati Art Museum
Internationally-renowned contemporary Pakistani-American mixed media artist. See the exhibition for free on Thursday nights from 5–8p and during Art After Dark on March 28 and April 25 from 5–9p.
Ticketed. Free for Members. Save $2 when purchasing tickets online.
William Shakespeare’s The Tempest
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
through May 11
Mystery and Benevolence
Taft Museum of Art, 10a
Costumes, regalia and jewelry, and embellished ceremonial objects provide a glimpse into the enigmatic world of secret societies.
through May 18
Julia Child: A Recipe for Life
Cincinnati Museum Center, 10a
Discover the passion and perseverance that made Julia Child a culinary icon.
Free for members or included with museum admission
through May 22
ATC Exhibition 2025
Delhi Event Center
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
New To Do
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.
The Root Beer Stand
Another sure sign of spring is this local institution opening for the season—its 67th in business. The Root Beer Stand purveys footlong cheese coneys, cheeseburgers, homemade root beer, and more, and also features a playground, which makes it a family favorite. You can also get your food to go and have a picnic at nearby Sharon Woods.
Local Picnic in the Park Pairings
The Country Meat Co Marketplace
Avondale Town Center
Black-owned full-service grocery store featuring fresh produce and meat for the community.
Orange & Blue Sway
An orange and blueberry vodka soda by MadTree that celebrates FC Cincinnati.
Marigold
60 W Fifth Street
Where British heritage meets Indian soul.
Reservations here
The Roosevelt Room
Rookwood Exchange (3825 Edwards Road), 6p
Seeing up beer, wine, and signature cocktails, including The Roosevelt, Speak Softly, and The Naturalist. There will also be complimentary swag.
Tupelo’s Social Club
HighGrain Brentwood
HighGrain’s fully curated, community-driven event space. Enjoy craft beer, signature cocktails, mocktails, light bites, and entertainment.
E+O Kitchen
115 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, 5:30p
E+O Kitchen, which serves up wholesome and organic ingredients with a lot of Asian influence, opened its third location.
MadTree Parks & Rec
Summit Park Blue Ash
MadTree expands its footprint with a brand new facility now open in Summit Park Blue Ash, its third location (in addition to Oakley and Alcove). Featuring small playground and rec space, family changing room, sensory room, and plenty of seating (inside and out).
Eastside Rec Center
Oakley
Cincinnati Recreation Commission’s newest facility.
West Sixth Covington Haus
100 W Sixth Street
Significant Lexington-based West Sixth Brewing expansion to NKY.
Mercantile Library
414 Walnut Street
Reopened in the historic Mercantile Building after a $5.3 million renovation.
Breadsmith Bellevue
315 Fairfield Avenue
Artisan scratch breads.
Tickets and Registration for Future Events
All Membership Levels on Sale
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, through April 30
Vendor Applications Live: St. Bernard Fresh Market
Apply here
Vendor Applications Live: Hyde Park Market
1345 Grace Avenue
2025 market dates: April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25.
Apply here
Women in the Outdoors Series
Various Great Parks destinations: May 10, Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 2, Sep 20, Oct 18
Improve your outdoor skills in a welcoming women-only environment.
Register here
Vendor Applications Live: WestSide Market
2025 market dates: May 10, June 7, July 12, August 2, September 6, and November 29 (Holiday Market/Small Business Saturday)
Apply here
Season Passes on Sale Now
Ziegler Park Pool
Pool Season: May 10–September 7
Great Parks Pollinator Festival & 5K
Miami Whitewater Forest Harbor, May 17, 10a–2p (5K at 9a)
Family friendly event featuring music by The Tillers, local vendors, exhibitor booths, and immersive butterfly garden. There will also be a costume contest (dress as your favorite pollinator).
Register for the 5K here
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.
May 23: Finding Nemo
June 27: Barbie
July 25: Migration
August 22: Mama Mia!
September 5: Shark Tales
Tickets
22nd Annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival
Multiple Venues in OTR, May 30–June 14
Cincinnati’s summer theatre party is back for its 22nd year, complete with 13 days of theatre arts produced by Know Theatre. Learn more about the festival here.
All-access passes now available
Signs & Spouses
American Sign Museum, May 31, 6p
Celebrate 10 years of marriage equality with a vow-renewal ceremony officiated by Jim Obergefell. Event will include heavy apps, dessert, cash bar, music by MUSE and DJ Boywife, toasts and performances by other local celebrities, and emceed by Evan Millward.
Register here
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.
Artful Adventure: A Fundraising Playdate
Contemporary Arts Center, June 7, 10a–4p
day-long Artful Adventure designed for the whole family, featuring classic, fan-favorite programs like Yay! Play! and Artist-in-Residence (AiR), temporary tattoo art, brunch bites, Rhinegeist, face painting, and more.
Tickets
5th Annual Wigs & Waffles
Rhinegeist Brewery, June 8, 10:30a–2:30p
The region’s largest drag brunch; all to benefit Greater Cincinnati LGBTQ+ causes. Your ticket includes a brunch buffet, open bar, drag show, and more.
Use promo code Lin10 to get 10% off your general admission tickets
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The Best Independent Bookstores in Cincinnati, According to CityBeat Readers [citybeat.com]
Cincinnati’s Weirdest Music Festival, Burritofest, is Back for its Fourth Year [citybeat.com]
CityBeat Readers Choose Their Top 10 Favorite Hidden Gem Restaurants in Cincinnati [citybeat.com]
Donate to Cincinnati Pride as Large Donors Scale Back DEI Policies [click here]
Ebony J Opens First Black-Owned Media Learning Center in Cincinnati [citybeat.com]
Guy Fieri to Visit Jungle Jim’s This May [citybeat.com]
How a Century of Transit Advocacy Continues to Push the City Forward [citybeat.com]
Longtime West Side Restaurant Says its Being Forced to Relocate [citybeat.com]
Spring Has Sprung at Art in Bloom [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Strangest Landmark in Cincinnati History? It May Have Been the Gilmore Tower of Spite [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Travel + Leisure Names The Lytle Park Hotel as One of Top Hotels in the World [citybeat.com]
Welcome to the Best of Cincinnati 2025 [citybeat.com]
What Happened to All of the Awnings That Once Graced Cincinnati’s Buildings [cincinnatimagazine.com]
When the ‘Unburnable House’ Went Up in Flames [cincinnatimagazine.com]
