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Thursday
Smale Family Fun Day
Smale Riverfront Park, 10a–1p
Bounce houses, puppet shows, petting zoos, live music, and free ice cream.
Brady Block Parties: Woodlawn/Lincoln Heights Block Party
North Avondale Recreation Center Fields, 6p (concert at 7:30)
Brady Block Parties are FREE and all are welcome! They include music and art activations, activities for all ages, and a FREE cookout with a variety of food options, plus a popcorn and cotton candy machine.
Free
Summer Music Series: Hibernians
HighGrain Brentwood, 6–9p
Free admission
FREE Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet
Village Green Park (Fairfield), 7p
Performance of Hamlet by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Free and open to the public. There are no ticket or RSVPs required and all performances are general admission.
Thursday–Sunday
Annual 127 World’s Longest Yard Sale
Yard sale that spans 690 miles from Gadsden, AL to Addison, MI
Goettafest
Newport’s Festival Park on the Levee
Two full weekends of all things goetta, featuring innovative food, live music, games, Ferris wheel, and more. Also August 1–4.
Free admission
Friday
Stroll & Shop
Rookwood Commons & Pavilion, 11a–2p
Inflatable slide, obstacle course, farm maze, stilt balloon artists, and face painters; Touch A Truck with Norwood Fire Department; giant Checkers and Connect Four; music with Q102; coupons, gift cards, and other goodies.
Outdoors for All Expo
Schmidt Recreation Complex, 4–9:30p
80+ exhibits from local parks, outdoor outfitters, adventure experts, and environmentally-minded organizations; live music; MadTree beer; food trucks.
Live Music Nights in the Beer Garden: Sparky
Fibonacci Brewing Company, 6:30–9:30p
Featuring food truck fare onsite.
Ludlow Flea After Dark
Bircus Brewing, 7–10p
Night Market at Bircus with shopping, sipping, snacking, and socializing.
Friday and Saturday
Days in the Park Festival
Chamberlin Park
entertainment, kids’ rides, attractions, food (including local options), games, and fireworks at 10p on Saturday.
St. Bernard German Luau
Between Vine and Tower Avenue
Family friendly event with food, drinks, entertainment, and so much more. Parade Saturday at 12:30p starting at Ross Park.
25th Lebanon Blues Festival
Bicentennial Park (downtown Lebanon)
Featuring Women In Blues, as well as food and drink vendors, gifted artists and craftsmen booths, and car show (Saturday morning).
Saturday
Paddlefest 2024
Schmidt Recreation Complex, 6:45a
2,000 recreational paddlers on an adventure down the Ohio River
Wake N Skate with DJ Gemini
Riverfront Rink, 10a–2p
DJed brunch skate the first Saturday of every month in 2024.
10a: yoga warmup
11a–12:30p: all ages
12:30–2p: adults 18+
WestSide Market
Westwood Town Hall, 10a–3p
Small business pop-up market showcasing over 100 local vendors, food trucks, and family friendly activities.
Creative Organizer Day
IKEA West Chester, 10:30a–12p and 1:30–3p
Uniquely decorate an organizer to help keep things tidy and stylish. All materials provided.
Free admission
Oktoberfest Season Kickoff
Grainworks Brewing Company, 11a
Live music, food, fun, and games.
CPS Back to School Fest
Washington Park, 11a–2p
Fun, food, and friends, as well as free backpacks, school supplies, and more giveaways.
3rd Annual Lagerfest
Northern Row Brewery & Distillery, 11a–11p
A day of lager love complete with variations of Cincy’s legendary lager beers, with exclusive brews from Northern Row and other local breweries, as well as tours of nearby pre-prohibition lagering tunnels.
Tickets
Art on Vine
Court Street Plaza, 12–6p
Local artists and makers showcasing and selling fine arts and handmade goods every first Sunday of the month.
RenFest at Rhinegeist
Rhinegeist, 12–8p
The taproom will transform into a realm of magic and whimsy featuring turkey legs, pop-up activations, shopping, and Chain Mail Pale Ale.
Free
Ridge Day
Moler parking lot (Pleasant Ridge), 4–10p
An annual celebration of Pleasant Ridge featuring food and beer trucks, live music, and dozens of vendors.
Party on the Patio
Braxton Covington, 6p
Beer truck, Dewey’s Pizza, and live music by Everything’s Jake from 7 to 11.
Saturday Hoops
Hirsch Recreation Center, 6–9p
Rec @ Nite is a teen-focused evening of activities aiming to create a safe, welcoming, engaging environment that empowers our youth. Basketball, reading, art, and so much more.
FREE Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet
Victory Park (Norwood), 7p
Performance of Hamlet by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Free and open to the public. There are no ticket or RSVPs required and all performances are general admission.
Sunday
Tri-State Antique Market
Lawrenceburg, IN Fairgrounds, 7a–3p (early bird at 6a)
Indiana’s largest antiques and vintage-only market, featuring 200 dealers each month. Early birds welcome at 6a for no extra charge.
$5 admission (under 18 free)
Rooftop Brunch
Rhinegeist, 10a–12p
Each $45 ticket includes a brunch buffet, coffee, mimosas, beermosas, beer, cider, rooftop views of the Queen City, and more. Additional date: August 18.
21+
Flea in the Fort
Fort Thomas Mess Hall, 10a–3p
Artisan craft show with over 70 artists taking place in Tower Park on the grounds of the Mess Hall, featuring live music, food trucks, and craft beer.
Vacation Vibes Tasting Tour
Findlay Market, 12–1:30p
Culinary journey that brings the flavors of a tropical getaway right here in Cincinnati.
Tickets
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).
FREE Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet
The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum, 7p
Performance of Hamlet by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Free and open to the public. There are no ticket or RSVPs required and all performances are general admission.
OTR Performs: Cincy Steel
Washington Park, 6–8p
Bring lawn chairs to see local talent at Washington Park’s Main Stage. From ballet performances, to Shakespeare reenactments, and Jazz shows, OTR Performs showcases a variety of talent right in OTR.
Free admission
through August 4
Grand Carnivale
Kings Island
International festival and cultural event complete with live music, cultural crafts, lively activities, authentic cuisine, and more. Daily Spectacle of Color parade concludes with an end-of-night finale filled with fireworks, lasers, lights, and drones.
through August 11
Olympic Village at the Levee
Newport on the Levee
5p: Opening Ceremony with DJ, local mascots, parade of flags, and international dance showcase.
Click here for the full schedule of events.
Free admission
through August 18
Butterflies in Space
Krohn Conservatory
The 2024 Butterfly Show is inspired by the story of the caterpillars and butterflies taken to the International Space Station in 2009.
Making a ticket reservation online is preferred.
through September 1
FREE Shakespeare in the Park
More than 30 venues throughout Greater Cincinnati
Performance of Hamlet by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
FREE and open to the public. There are no ticket or RSVPs required and all performances are general admission.
Weekly Events
Mondays
Kids Crew
The Lawn at Newport on the Levee, 11a
Free weekly adventures featuring face painters, storytellers, magicians, crafts, and more. Click here for a weekly lineup of activities. Through August 26.
Free admission
Trivia Night
Fountain Square, 6–8p
Hosted by Last Call Trivia. Through October 14.
Free admission
Jazz at the Park
Washington Park, 6–9p
Weekly through October 28.
Free admission
Tuesdays
Strauss Troy Market
Fountain Square, 11a–1:30p
Al fresco lunch hour featuring live music and local food trucks.
April 2–October 1
Pop-Up Play
Washington Park, 4–6p
Games, adventures, craft projects, and more. Click link for weekly activity details.
Free admission
Ziegler Workouts
Ziegler Park
5–6p: Yoga with Mecca Freeman
6–7p: Strengthening and Toning Cardio Session with Martasha Colvin
Free admission
Jazz at the Square
Fountain Square, 5–8p
Local and regional acts. Through October 8.
Free admission
Free Fitness: Line Dancing with Erica
Summit Park (Canopy), 5:30p
June 4–September 24 (no class July 2)
Free admission
Trivia Night
Washington Park, 7–9p
Hosted by Last Call Trivia. Through October 29.
Free admission
Movies in the Park
Lawrenceburg Civic Park, dusk
Bring your lawn chair(s), picnic blanket, and snacks.
Weekly June 4–July 30
Free admission
Wednesdays
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
Free admission
Free Fitness: Hatha Yoga with Stacy
Summit Park (Great Lawn), 5:30p
May 8–September 25 (no class July 3)
The Cincinnati Opera will be accompanying Wednesday Yoga on June 12, July 10, August 7, and September 4.
Free admission
Wellness on the Levee
The Plaza at Newport on the Levee, 6p
Relax and rejuvenate weekly with Newport Fitness. Through August 28.
Free admission
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)
Free admission
Wild Card Wednesday
Center Stage at Factory 52, 6–9p
Weekly summer concert series.
May 29–September 4
Free admission
Cinema
Ziegler Park, 8:30/9p–11p
Click the link for movie info and start time.
Through September 18.
Free admission
Thursdays
Lunchbooks Storytelling Series
ArtsConnect (Springfield Twp), 11–11:30a
Bring a blanket or chair(s) and packed lunch to the courtyard of the Springfield Twp Arts Center, where books will be read by librarians from CHPL – College Hill, North Central, Wyoming, and Grosbeck branches. June 13–August 8
Free admission
Free Fitness: Cultural Fusion Zumba with Jeaunita
Summit Park (Canopy), 5:30p
June 6–September 26 (no class July 4)
Free admission
Rockin’ the Roebling
Schmidlapp Event Lawn, 6p
Summer concert series every Thursday presented by Moerlein Lager House.
May 16–August 29
Free admission
Live on the Levee
The Plaza at Newport on the Levee, 7p
Performances by local bands. Through August 29.
Free admission
Roots Revival
Washington Park, 7–9p
An evening of live Bluegrass, Roots, and Americana music at Washington Park’s bandstand.
May 30–August 29
Free admission
Salsa on the Square
Fountain Square, 7–10p
May 2–September 26
Free admission
Fridays
Pop Up Play
Ziegler Park, 3–5p
Games, adventures, craft projects, and more. Through September.
Skills N Drills: Kid-friendly basketball skills (ages 4–10) on the basketball courts
WordPlay: storytelling through writing, performance, and visual arts
CAC Art Lab: free drop-in artmaking for young adults
Free admission
Fretboard Fridays
Center Stage at Factory 52, 6–9p
Free concerts on the green.
May 31–August 30
Free admission
Friday Flow
Washington Park, 7–10p
13 weeks of rich rhythms and melodies of R&B music.
May 31–August 30
Free admission
Indie Fridays powered by Cincy Music
Fountain Square, 7–10p
Fridays through October 11.
Free admission
Saturdays
Saturday Hoops Summer Hoops
Lincoln Recreation Center, 9a–12:30p
Winton Hills Recreation Center, 9a–12:30p
BGCGC: Dudley S Taft Club, 9a–12:30p
Ziegler Park, 9a–12:30p
Through September 7
Sundays
Free Fitness: Power Yoga with Body Alive
Summit Park (Great Lawn), 9a
June 2–September 29
Free admission
Free Fitness: Hip Hop Zumba with Lori
Summit Park (Canopy), 10:15a
June 2–September 29
Free admission
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
Sports
Bengals Training Camp
July 24–August 20
Click here for complete public practice and STM/waitlist exclusive schedule
Florence Y’alls vs. Lake Erie Crushers
Cincinnati Night at Thomas More Stadium, 6:44p
Cincy-filled evening with appearances by pals from the Cyclones, Xavier, UC, and others. Thirsty Thursday features $1 10-ounce domestic draft beer, $2 20-ounce domestic draft beer, and $5 craft draft beer.
Cincinnati Reds vs. SF Giants
Three-game series at GABP
Friday at 7:10p (City Connect Fridays)
Saturday at 7:15p (Global Trading Card Day)
Sunday at 12:05p (TJ Friedl City Connect Bobblehead)
Watch: Bally Sports; Listen: 700 WLW
Leagues Cup: FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro
TQL Stadium
Saturday at 7:30p
Watch: FS1, Apple TV; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
New To Do
Wildweed
1301 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Pop-up turned brick and mortar “fun-dining” restaurant.
Reservations and limited walk-in availability in the dining room
CHPL – Main Library
800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
South Building Now Open, featuring a re-imagined atrium, updated spaces for children and teens, an updated garden, a new large-scale light sculpture, public art, and added community spaces.
Free admission
New Wing
American Sign Museum
1330 Monmouth Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45225
See the new signs, storefronts, and spaces as the Sign Museum reveals 20,000 square feet of additional exhibition space.
Kids’ Town
The Children’s Museum at Cincinnati Museum Center
1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203
Kids’ Town, a vibrant, park-themed early literacy gallery in The Children’s Museum helps to promote literacy through play by inviting kids and adults to explore letters, words, and sounds together.
Parks Passport
Great Parks
Explore our natural destinations in Hamilton County, engage with Great Parks’ interpreters and discover new outdoor adventures along the way. Pick up a FREE passport at Visitor Centers in Glenwood Gardens, Miami Whitewater Forest, Sharon Woods, Woodland Mound, or Winton Woods. You can also order online.
CM Uncorked
Cincinnati Magazine’s monthly wine club. Each subscription comes with 4 hand selected wines from all over the world. Boxes are hand delivered monthly to your door, or can be picked up locally at Urban Stead in East Walnut Hills.
Current Museum Exhibitions
Cincinnati Art Museum
The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century
Cincinnati Art Museum Western & Southern Galleries
Ticketed exhibition. See the exhibition for free on Thursday nights from 5–8p; during Art After Dark on June 28, July 26, August 30, and September 27 from 5–9p; during the Cincinnati Music Festival weekend from July 25–27; and on CAM Kids Day on Saturday, August 3.
Click here to view several current and ongoing exhibitions.
Contemporary Arts Center
Click here to view several current and ongoing exhibitions.
Freedom Center
The Negro Motorist Green Book
An immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America and the annual guide that served as an indispensable resource for the nation’s rising African American middle class.
July 13–October 13
Taft Museum of Art
Click here to view several current and ongoing exhibitions.
NOW SHOWING at The OMNIMAX®
Cincinnati Museum Center
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants
Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
OMNIMAX® ticket required
Tickets Now Available For
Rooftop Brunch
August 4, August 18, Rhinegeist, 10a–12p
Each $45 ticket includes a brunch buffet, coffee, mimosas, beermosas, beer, cider, rooftop views of the Queen City, and more.
21+
Off the Rails: Intergalactic Edition
August 8, Cincinnati Museum Center, 7–10p
An evening of sci-fi costumes and fun, featuring themed food and programming, plus a cash bar.
21+
Hoop It Up: 3X3 “Queen City Slam”
August 10, Freedom Way, 9a–5p
Youth, adult, and pro am divisions.
Register here
3rd Annual On the Rocks
August 11, Megacorp Pavilion, 2–5p
A celebration of spirits and cocktails featuring Cincinnati’s best cocktail makers and establishments, live music, and tasting lounges.
Cincinnati Open
August 11–19, Lindner Family Tennis Center
World-class tennis tournament with entertainment and events, plus fine food and drink options. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the United States still played in its original city.
Tickets
Charm at the Farm Vintage Market
August 16–18, Lebanon
Open air vintage market experience featuring local artisans purveying rustic gifts, furniture, and home decor. There will also be food trucks, a photo booth experience, and more.
Tickets
HOMEARAMA 2024
August 24–September 8, The Reserves at Stone Pillars Farm (Goshen Twp)
Six luxury homes by six local builders, as well as vendors and events throughout the two-week-long show (e.g. VIP weekend, car show & bourbon tasting, pet adoption day, meet the designers, Food Truck Saturday, and more).
Tickets
30th Annual Rubber Duck Regatta
September 1
Buy a duck. Feed a child. Every $5 duck you buy will provide up to 15 meals for a child facing hunger in our area.
Cincinnati Brews for Brains
September 12, Braxton Covington, 6–8p
Beer and bites at Braxton Brewery in support of the Giving Voice Foundation, which provides FREE local programming to support the more than 126,000 people across Greater Cincinnati who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
[Tickets available August 1]
Northside House Tour
September 29, 12–5p
Attendees will pick up their tickets from event host, WordPlay (1556 Chase Ave), then walk, bike, or drive Northside to tour the participating homes.
18th Annual Hats Off Luncheon: Our Parks Add More
October 4, Smale Riverfront Park
Guests are treated to a champagne reception followed by a gourmet luncheon. To date, the event has raised more than $4 million in support of Cincinnati Parks. Presented by the Women’s Committee of Cincinnati Parks.
ArtWorks to Create New Mural Celebrating Cincinnati Open Tennis Tournament [citybeat.com]
Celebrate Olympic Season in Cincinnati [cincinnatmagazine.com]
Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with New Inductees [citybeat.com]
Cincinnati Comes in at Number 11 on Stacker’s Most Fun Cities in the US List [stacker.com]
Cincinnati Named Third Best City for a Staycation in the US [wallethub.com]
Coney Island’s Nights of Lights Holiday Show to Live on in New Location [citybeat.com]
Desperate Boozehounds Eyed Cincinnati’s Cornerstone Thirstily During Prohibition [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Great Parks Receives Over $1 Million in State Funding for New Westwood Park [citybeat.com]
MadTree Beer Named ‘No. 1 IPA Worldwide’ [citybeat.com]
How Cincinnati Became a Sundance Film Festival Finalist City [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Kings Island’s Grand Carnivale is One Big Worldwide Block Party, and You’re Invited [citybeat.com]
LaRose Could Purge Over 150,000 Ohio Inactive Voters Before Election [citybeat.com; update your voter registration here]
Longfellow Named in USA Today’s Top 27 Bars of the Year [usatoday.com]
Newport Aquarium to Launch New, Immersive Experience This Fall [citybeat.com]
Photos: Newport on the Levee Transforms into Olympic Village [citybeat.com]
Third Eye Brewing Named Best Brewery in the Country at U.S. Open Beer Championship [citybeat.com]
Your Guide to Local Olympians [cincinnatimagazine.com]
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