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Dates to Know in Cincinnati: August
August 1–31
Black Business Month
Click here for a comprehensive list of Black businesses to support in Cincinnati in August and beyond. Courtesy of The Voice of Black Cincinnati.
FC Cincinnati Blood Drive
Donate at any of Hoxworth’s seven neighborhood donor centers or select mobile drives during the month of August and get an exclusive FC Cincinnati team jersey (while supplies last).
Tips to Stay Cool This Summer
Thursday
Hot To Go: Sapphic Speed Dating
Rhinegeist, 6–9p
Music, drinks, name tags, and some post-event matchmaking.
21+; Tickets
Rockin’ the Roebling
Schmidlapp Event Lawn, 6–10p
Summer concert series with music from 6:30–9:30. Every Thursday through September 4.
Free admission
NightLight 513: Miss Congeniality
Covington Plaza, 7p
21+ outdoor movie series featuring a bar, local food trucks, a pre-movie DJ, and Cincinnati skyline view.
Friday
Art After Dark: Glam on the Farm
Cincinnati Art Museum, 5–9p
Music from Forealism; performances from Pones; cash bars; food for purchase; docent-led tours; live painting with CS Art and Rarity Works; and free admission to Farm to Table: Food and Identity in the Age of Impressionism
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
Westwood Pride (Rescheduled)
Westwood Town Hall, 5–10p
Vendors, food trucks, and a full lineup of entertainment, including DJ Mowgli, DANCEFIX, Molly Mormen & Lady Phaedra, Queen City Freedom Pep Band, The Silkies, and Annie D.
Free admission
Summer in Cincy Skate Night
Sawyer Point Riverfront Rink, 6–10p
DJs, dancing, roller skating, art making.
FREE admission; ages 13+
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Summit Park, 7p
FREE public Cincinnati Shakespeare Company performances at area parks.
No ticket or RSVPs required and all performances are general admission.
Bluegrass at Fibonacci
Fibonacci Brewing Company, 7–9p
An evening of bluegrass in the beer garden. Food Truck eats available onsite during the show.
Free admission
Community Record Swap
Highball, 9p
Monthly event every final Friday.
Unique Things To Do in Cincinnati
Friday and Saturday
Uptown Film Festival
Bellevue Hill Park
Annual independent festival highlighting local filmmakers, showcasing music videos, documentaries, and films from all genres. There will also be nightly guest speakers, vendors, and Q&A’s with filmmakers.
Friday–Sunday
Oktoberfest 2025
Liberty Home Association
Authentic German food, German and domestic beers, live music, games, and free parking.
Fall in Cincinnati 2025
Saturday
Opening Day: Ohio Renaissance Festival
Renaissance Park
Lively shows, food and drink, and unique shops that transport you back in time to the days of knights and queens.
Weekends and Labor Day
Outdoor Building Tour
Music Hall, 10a
75-90 minute outdoor tour of this National Historic Landmark. The Friends of Music Hall tour explores Music Hall’s history, the symbolism and design of the architecture, the challenges at every step of construction, and the people who made it happen, along with information on the culture and society of the neighborhood in 1878.
Tickets
Oktoberfuel Tapping Party
Braxton Covington, 11a
Release of their brand new Festbier brewed with Hi-Wire Brewing, plus live music, stein slide, and stein hoist competition.
Free admission
Connect: For Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Cincinnati Art Museum, 11a–12p
Meet art educators in the Great Hall to explore the galleries on a multisensory tour, then create an artwork inspired by the tour. Designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Event is every fourth Saturday of the month.
Free; registration required
Dog Adoption Event
Pet Supplies Plus Delhi, 11a–2p
Adoptable animals from the Stray Animal Adoption Program. View their available animals in advance and submit an adoption application in advance here. (You can also apply onsite.)
Dog Adoption Event
Crescent Springs Petco, 11a–2p
Adoptable animals from the Stray Animal Adoption Program. View their available animals in advance and submit an adoption application in advance here. (You can also apply onsite.)
Anderson Raise Your Stein Competition
Wandering Monsters Brewing, 2–4p
Music, delicious local eats, craft beer from regional breweries, and a variety of family-friendly activities. $15 entry fee includes a commemorative mug and a free beer (or fountain drink).
Competition is 21+; register here
Duck-A-Palooza
Urban Artifact, 3–6p
Meet & greet with ambassador ducks, merch, duck education station, duck-themed games, raffle prizes, and more.
Free admission
Hamilton Witches Market
Butler County Courthouse, 6–9p
Once a month night market filled with crystals, plants, books, jewelry, candles, oddities & curiosities, psychics, and more.
Free admission
Live Music: The Skillful Reckoner
Fibonacci Brewing Company, 6:30–9:30p
Final show of the Summer Music Series in the beer garden.
Free admission
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Ray Rissel Park Pavilion (Mt. Healthy), 7p
FREE public Cincinnati Shakespeare Company performances at area parks.
No ticket or RSVPs required and all performances are general admission.
Adult Swim
Ziegler Park Pool, 7–10p
Hosted by Cincy Scoop and Sun Cruiser.
Tickets
End of Summer Concert: Heavy Hinges
Arlin’s, 10p
Fun, free, and intimate show on the patio.
Sunday
Learn to Skate With Dylan Morton and David Chambers
Sawyer Point Riverfront Rink, 2–3p
Learn safety, technique, skills and drills to build balance and strength for skating in this beginner-friendly skate course for all levels and abilities. Weekly through November 2.
Free class and free skate rentals with ID
Riverfest and WEBN Fireworks
Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove, 3p
Riverfest starts at noon, with local food vendors, live music, and fun activities for the whole family followed by the midwest’s largest fireworks display with music from WEBN (102.7) to accompany the fireworks show starting at 9:05p.
Free admission
Sapphic Salsa on the Square
Fountain Square, 6–9p
Live local, regional and national Latin bands specializing in Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, and Latin Jazz. Hosted by Midwestern Lesbian.
Free admission
Scream for Stress Relief
Ault Park, 7–7:30p
One of three 30-minute Scream for Stress Relief pop-ups leading up to their September event.
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Seasongood Pavilion at Eden Park, 7p
FREE public Cincinnati Shakespeare Company performances at area parks.
No ticket or RSVPs required and all performances are general admission. This performance is sign language interpreted.
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
Coming Soon
CancerFree KIDS 100 Mile Challenge, September 1–30
30-day fitness and fundraising challenge in the month of September to honor Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Conquer the Challenge by completing 100 miles in September and raising $100 for CancerFree KIDS to fund life-saving childhood cancer research.
Register here
Camp Pure Barre 14th Anniversary
Pure Barre Cincinnati–Oakley, September 2–6
Celebratory week of free fitness, giveaways, vendor pop-ups, and camp activities.
Book free classes using Promo Code: CAMPPBO here
Dates to Know in Cincinnati: September
Sports
Florence Y’alls vs. Schaumburg Boomers
Thomas More Stadium
Friday at 7:03p Strike Out Cancer Night
Saturday at 6:36p Giveaways, games, and 2025 player cards
Sunday at 1:07p Fan Appreciation Day, run the bases after the game
Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Friday at 6:40p Fireworks Friday
Saturday at 6:40p Hunter Greene bobblehead
Sunday at 12:10p
Watch: FanDuel Sports; Listen: 700 WLW
FC Cincinnati v. Philadelphia
TQL Stadium
Saturday at 7:30p
Black Heritage Night
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: ESPN 1530
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
through August 31
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Various parks around greater Cincinnati, July 11–August 31. Click here for schedule.
FREE public Cincinnati Shakespeare Company performances at area parks.
No ticket or RSVPs required and all performances are general admission
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
through September 7
Ohio Now: State of Nature
Contemporary Arts Center, 10a
Through diverse materials and perspectives, artists across Ohio focus on sustainability, agriculture, food justice, and natural ecologies.
through September 21
Farm to Table: Food and Identity in the Age of Impressionism
Cincinnati Art Museum
This exhibition explores the intersections of art, gastronomy, and national identity in fin-de-siècle France. If you buy a ticket for Farm to Table from June 13–August 24, 2025, you can use that same ticket to see Cycle Thru! The Art of the Bike.
Tickets
through October 12
A Healing Garden
Krohn Conservatory
Krohn’s 2025 fall show draws inspiration from the Padua Botanical Garden in Italy, the oldest botanical garden in the world (c. 1545). Learn about the garden’s history, its role in modern medicine, and the fundamental importance of plants to human well-being and society.
Tickets only available for purchase at the door
WEEKLY EVENTS
MONDAYS
Trivia Night
Fountain Square, 6–8p
Hosted by Last Call Trivia. Through August 25.
Free admission
Jazz at the Park
Washington Park Porch, 6–9p
Local and regional jazz acts. Through October 27.
Free admission
The Workshop
Commonwealth Sanctuary, 7:30p (doors at 6)
Free Monday showcase featuring food and drink specials, plus comics in Cincinnati working out their best new jokes.
Free admission; reserve tickets here
TUESDAYS
Strauss Troy Market
Fountain Square, 11a–1:30p
Al fresco lunch hour featuring live music and local food trucks.
April 1–August 26
Free admission
Social Push Cincy Weekly Rollout
Venues change weekly; click here for schedule
Weekely group rollout featuring a new route every week. All wheels welcome.
Free admission
Westwood Works Out
Westwood Town Hall, 6–7p
Different workouts weekly through September 30.
Free admission
Jazz at the Square
Fountain Square, 6–9p
Local and regional acts. Through August 26.
Free admission
Trivia Night
Washington Park, 7–9p
Hosted by Last Call Trivia. Through October 28.
Free admission
WEDNESDAYS
Workout on the Green
Washington Park, 5–6p and 6–7p (click link above for workout lineup)
April 2–October 29
Free admission
Smale Mind and Body
Schmidlapp Event Lawn, 6–7p
Free Yoga classes led by Yoga teachers from Embra Studios. Through September 24.
Free admission
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)
Free admission
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.
Free admission
Salsa on the Square
Fountain Square, 7–10p
Live local and regional Latin bands specializing in Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, and Latin Jazz music, as well as local dance instructors hosting large dance classes teaching basic and intermediate Latin dancing.
Free admission
Fridays
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
Friday Flow
Washington Park, 6–10p
Fridays through August 29.
Free admission
Summer in Cincy Skate Night
Sawyer Point Riverfront Rink, 6–10p
DJs, dancing, and art making. Every Friday through August 29.
13+; free admission
Queen City Keyed Up
Fountain Square, 7–10p
Dueling pianos and a DJ. Fridays through August 29.
Free admission
Saturdays
Saturday Hoops
Ziegler Park, 10a–1p
Volunteers connect one-on-one with kids through a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, basketball, weekly speakers, fitness, reading, and more. Through September 6.
Free admission
Kids Dance with Sarah Spurling
Sawyer Point Riverfront Rink, 2–3p
Weekly class for kids ages 11 and under—all bodies and abilities—to practice mindful movement, self-expression, and physical language.
Free
Music at the Esplanade
Smale Park, 5–7p
Through August 30
Free admission
New To Do
Bricks & Minifigs Maineville
3187 Western Row Road suite 107
Kiki
358 Ludlow Avenue
Tuesday–Thursday, 11a–3p and 4–9p
Friday and Saturday, 11a–3p and 4–10p
The Pilates Table
116 W Benson Street (Reading Bridal District)
CinSei (OTR)
1542 Pleasant Street
Matcha and manga: a third space for the manga and anime community.
Yee Mama
Now open at Findlay Market, 1801 Race Street
Tuesday–Friday, 9a-6p; Saturday, 8a–6p; Sunday, 10a–4p
Guardia Pizza + Bar
Mt Lookout
Tuesday–Wednesday, 4–9p; Thursday–Saturday, 4–10p
Trecento
300 Main Street, downtown
Wood-fired pizzas, pastas, signature salads and cocktails.
Monday–Saturday, 11a–11p
Snapdragon Books & Gifts
4461 Bridgetown Road
~2200 titles in six unique rooms, plus spaces for book clubs, small groups, game nights, and writing groups.
The Road Less Worn
Memoir by Erin Flynn, founder of Cincinnati-based Cladwell
Available on Kindle for $0.99 through Sunday, 7/13
“This book is part memoir, part mirror. Flynn offers a relatable path to living with more intention—starting in your closet, but reaching far beyond it.”
Leave a review here
Clio Cabana
4210 Plainville Road (Madisonville
)
Literary charm and boutique style, featuring the cult-favorite Clio belt bag (as seen on TODAY, CNN, Wall Street Journal) that’s taken Bookstagram by storm.
Wendigo Tea Co
Findlay Launch Storefront (1811 W Elder)
Alveo
6816 Wooster Pike, Mariemont
Sandwich shop in collaboration with Randy Sebastian (Sebastian Bakehouse) and Andy Tanner (Parisian Pantry)
Monday–Friday, 10a–4p
Breakfast and Lunch Service
W Bar + Bistro
3447 Epworth Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
Open daily, 7a–9p
Ethos Art Collective
7507 Hamilton Avenue (Mt Healthy)
Micro-gallery and creative space.
Cantina
1200 Broadway Street
Crown Restaurant Group re-opens Crown Cantina as simply “Cantina” in Pendleton.
Pennyflower Bistro
701 Broadway Street (The Clair Hotel)
Open for breakfast (daily), lunch (Mon–Fri), and dinner (daily)
Northern Liberties Bourbon Whiskey
Now available at Northern Row Brewery & Distillery
10th Island Tiki Bar & Grill
Ziegler Park
213 Woodward Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Green Elephant Play
528 Reading Road (Pendleton)
Eco-friendly indoor play space for ages 1–8.
Parks Light
HighGrain X Great Parks
5% of sales will go right back to Great Parks conservation and environmental initiatives. Available at every Great Parks location that sells beer and both HighGrain locations.
Braxton Factory 52
Braxton Brewing and Hi-Wire beers now available in Braxton’s newly acquired taproom.
Jeni’s Ice Cream
District at Deerfield (5200 District Park Drive)
Sen by Kiki
Findlay Market
Sen expands into a new storefront at Findlay Market.
Brunch Service
21c Museum Hotel
7a–2p seven days a week
Local Picnic in the Park Pairings
Tickets and Registration for Future Events
25% off Contemporary Arts Center Membership
With code TourDeCAC
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.
Remaining date:
September 5: Shark Tales
Tickets
NightLight 513
Covington Plaza
21+ outdoor movie series featuring a bar, local food trucks, a pre-movie DJ, and Cincinnati skyline view.
August 28: Miss Congeniality
September 11: Wolf of Wall Street
October 2: Wicked
October 3: The Shining
12th Annual Slice Night
Yeatman’s Cove, September 10, 5:30–8:30p
All-you-can-eat family-friendly event along the riverfront featuring pizza from more than a dozen local pizzerias with 100% of the proceeds benefiting cancer patients and care teams at the UC Cancer Center.
Scream and Sound Bath for Stress Relief
Ault Park, September 12, 6–8p
Evening of releasing stress and finding your voice through a guided sunset scream and sound experience.
Women in the Outdoors Series
Various Great Parks destinations: Sep 20, Oct 18
Improve your outdoor skills in a welcoming women-only environment.
Register here
Talk Low Fest
Multiple venues, September 26–29
Experimental music festival featuring clipping., WHY? x concertnova, and Kelly Moran on Sunday, September 28, at historic Memorial Hall.
Tickets
Applications Open: Westwood Art Show
Westwood Town Hall, October 4
Spots are reserved for handmade and homemade products only.
Apply here
Great Parks Forever | Root Ball
Savannah Center, October 17, 6–9:30p
Annual fundraising event complete with an evening of dinner, cocktails, silent auction, and entertainment. Can’t make the event? Considering donating here.
Tickets
Passport to Success
Western Hills Country Club, October 25, 11a–2p
Annual fundraiser for Santa Maria, including a brunch buffet, keynote speaker, silent auction, and more. Santa Maria serves about 3,000 individuals each year through early childhood development, financial coaching, employment support, housing stability, and health and wellness education.
Tickets
1940s Day
Cincinnati Museum Center, September 6, 10a–5p
Travel back in time to the era of Big Band music for a day of classic cars, costume contest, live music, tours led by Cincinnati Heritage Programs, and more.
Free for members or included with museum admission
Tower A tours require an additional ticket. Check back here for details.
11th Annual Hoxworth Blood Center Golf Outing
Losantiville Country Club, September 18, registration at 10a and start at 11a
Attendees will be treated to a Hoxworth swag bag, breakfast from Busken Bakery, lunch from Skyline Chili, and dinner from Montgomery Inn PLUS the opportunity to win awards, raffle items from iconic brands, and even a car from Jeff Wyler for one lucky hole in one winner. Fundraiser Presented by Network for Hope.
A Call to Artists: ArtsConnect Art Show
Two-day celebration of local creativity on November 7 and 8. Early registration ends September 20.
Apply here
The Underground Railroad Gathering
Freedom Center, September 21–22
Two-day event discussing and exploring Ohio’s significant role in the Underground Railroad. Registration includes Sunday evening Keynote Dinner, Monday Conference, and Monday Lunch.
Free; RSVP required
Cincy Brews for Brains
Braxton Covington, September 25, 6–8p
The Giving Voice Foundation’s signature fall event (since 2017) featuring an evening of local bites, six-beer tasting, Photo Booth, Dojo Gelato, and caricature artist—all in a casual atmosphere while supporting a great cause.
Tickets
Showcase of Homes
Triple Crown (Union, KY), September 25–28, October 2–5 and 9–12
Cincinnati Magazine’s high-end multi-home show at Triple Crown.
JTHF Golf Classic
Hamilton Elks Golf Club, October 4
Golf, snacks, dinner, games, raffles, and more at this annual premiere fundraising event for the Ohio (JTHF) Chapter of The Cure Starts Now. Registration deadline is October 2.
Register here
Tacos and Tequila Festival
Florence Y’alls Stadium, October 4
Tacos, tequila, and throwbacks featuring Lil Jon, Bow Wow & Soulja Boy, Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, Mike Jones, and more.
America’s River Roots Festival
Cincinnati and NKY Riverfronts, October 8–12
Celebrating the vibrant culture of America’s river cities to kick off America’s 250th birthday in 2026. Tickets to come for cuisine and beverage experiences.
Tickets now available for:
Live Music headlined by Mt. Joy, Weezer, and Maren Morris
Riverboat Cruises including lunch, brunch, dinner, late night, sightseeing and more
CMC After Hours: Halloween Edition
Cincinnati Museum Center, October 23, 7p
Strange science, mysterious specimens, spooky experiments, open exhibits, and themed cocktails and food available for purchase. Costumes encouraged.
21+; Tickets
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful’s Cincy Block Party
Benken Garden Center, October 24, 7–11p (VIP hour from 7–8)
Each ticket includes a variety of small bites from local eateries, ring toss, spin-and-win, raffle baskets, split the pot; complimentary beer and wine, dance floor, complimentary valet, and a voucher for two Reds games tickets. All proceeds benefit Keep Cincinnati Beautiful.
Tickets
25th Annual Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market
Sharonville Convention Center, November 7–9
220+ vendors, including new vendors, as well as extended hours.
Save $1 buying tickets online
The Angel Run
Kuliga Park, November 8, 9a–1p
Family event featuring a casual fun run/walk, food, music, games, raffles and more. 5K starts at 9 and fun walk starts at 9:15. Benefiting The Cure Starts Now.
Register here
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