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Dates to Know in Cincinnati: July 2026
July 1–31
Disability Pride Month
Click here for a post about some great accessible activities and places around Cincinnati.
LaRosa’s Pizza Offer
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, LaRosa’s is offering Guests $2.50 off any pizza throughout the month of July at all LaRosa’s pizzerias, for Dine-In, Pick-Up and Delivery orders. The limited-time offer includes any size pizza, all specialty and create-your-own pizzas on the menu, with code 1776.
June, July, and August
7th Annual Cincinnati Favorites Blood Drive Tour
Save a life this summer and celebrate all things Cincinnati. Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, and Cincinnati’s food staples come together once again this summer to celebrate lifesaving blood donors during the annual Cincinnati Favorites Blood Drive Tour. Stops include Aglamesis Bro’s, The BonBonerie, Busken Bakery, Graeter’s Ice Cream, LaRosa’s, Montgomery Inn, and Skyline Chili. Click here for the full summer schedule.
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.
Traveler’s Table
1011 S Fort Thomas Avenue
A new restaurant concept in Fort Thomas, replacing Grassroots & Vine with an entirely new dining experience.: where guests can “Travel the World Without Leaving the Table.” Every meal celebrates the flavors, cultures, and stories of destinations around the world.
Guide to Greater Cincinnati Farmers Markets
through Friday
Summer Reading: Camp Read
Kids and teens can earn prizes by reading and having fun all summer long. Click here for the full lineup of kickoff events across CHPL branches.
through Sunday
Elizabeth Hawes: Radical American Fashion
Cincinnati Art Museum
Featuring more than 50 garments made between the 1920s and 1960s as well as original sketches and illustrations, Elizabeth Hawes: Radical American Fashion tells the story of one of the women who helped to shape an American identity within fashion design and personal expression.
Free admission
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.
Tuesday
Shakespeare in the Park: Much Ado About Nothing
The Junkyard Community Center, 7p
Free and open to the public
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Cincinnati Opera 2026 Summer Festival: Orpheus and Euridice
Music Hall
Wednesday
Toddler Storytime in the Nature PlayScape
Cincinnati Nature Center, 10–10:30a
Each week till have a new nature topic with movements, songs, and read nature-themed books.
No registration necessary for this drop-in program. Members free; nonmembers pay daily admission at the gate.
Shakespeare in the Park: Much Ado About Nothing
Evendale Founder’s Pavilion, 7p
Free and open to the public
Wednesday and Thursday
Bengals Training Camp
Kettering Health Practice Fields
Open to the public with free admission. Click here to purchase tickets to the Friday night Stadium Practice on August 7. Remaining public dates: August 3–4, 16.
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Cincinnati Opera 2026 Summer Festival: Carmen
Music Hall
Thursday
National Chili Dog Day
Pop Up Planetarium
MadTree Brewing, 6–9p
Hands-on astronomy-themed pop up hosted by The Cincinnati Observatory, complete with planetarium shows in their inflatable planetarium, crafts and activities for kids, and lightning-round trivia throughout the night.
Tickets: $10/person, $30/family (children under 4 free), Free for members
Thursday–Sunday
Goettafest
Newport’s Festival Park at the Levee
A celebration of all things goetta featuring two weekends of Glier’s Goetta-inspired dishes, live music, and family fun.
Free admission
Friday
FFFF Fifth Friday Froth Fest
Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society, 5:30p
The second FFFF of the year where they open the main hall to the public for food, drinks, and music.
Family Fun Friday
Rapid Run Park, 6–8p
Games, activities, performance by Miss Joanie, and stations for crafting with the Cincinnati Art Museum and decorating tiles for the park. Win a $25 gift card to a participating Burger Week restaurant.
Free admission
Ren Fest Kickoff
Sonder Brewing, 6–9p
Celebrate the start of Renaissance Festival season with Medieval weapons & armor demonstrations, and Renaissance-inspired fun for all including vendors, characters, and live music.
Free admission
Riverfront Social
Riverfront Rink, 7–10p
Skate with DJ V Vibez. DJ sets, free roller skating, art making, street hockey, roller derby, and theme parties.
Free admission and skate rental
Dive-In Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean (2003)
Ziegler Pool, doors at 7:30 (movie at dusk)
Movie screening while swimming/floating in the water.
Tickets
Friday and Saturday
Ohio River Paddlefest
Friday: Outdoors for All Expo
Schmidt Recreation Complex, 4–9:30p
Exhibitors, hands-on activities, live music, local beer, and more.
If you’re just attending the Expo, please park on streets adjacent to the park or at Riverview East Academy and walk in following the Ohio River Trail.
Saturday: 25th Ohio River Paddlefest
7a (races start; finish line festival closes at 2p)
Paddlefest supports Adventure Crew commitment to Outdoors for All.
Saturday
Stationery Store Day
Handzy Shop + Studio
Paper Wings
Poeme
The Sticker Shop
SaturPLAYS in the Nature PlayScape
Cincinnati Nature Center, 10–11a
Crafts, creatures, and scavenger hunts.
No registration necessary for this drop-in program. Members FREE; nonmembers pay daily admission at the gate
Free Sensory Friendly Touch A Truck and Grand Opening
Bierman Autism Centers Blue Ash (10625 Techwood Circle), 10a-12p
Bierman Autism Centers is celebrating its Blue Ash center opening with fire trucks, police cars, construction vehicles, and more.
Free, sensory friendly, and designed specifically for children with autism, ages 2–9, but all are welcome; RSVP here
Back to School Block Party
Liberty Center, 12–2p
Celebrate the start of a new school year with activities, entertainment, and fun for kids and families.
Free admission
Cincy Hops
Braxton Factory 52, 12–5p
An afternoon of live music, swing dancing, and community.
Free admission
Kidchella
Cottell Park, 1–4p
Family friendly music and activities.
Free admission
Pre-Match at the Park
Washington Park, 4–6:30p
Celebrate Kick Cancer Night with music, vendors, food trucks, inflatable soccer games, inflatable FCC slide, and more.
Free admission
Sunset Skate
Riverfront Rink, 7–10p
Reggae and Afrobeats Skate with DJ D Marsh hosted by Royalty the Dreamgirl.
Free admission and rental skates; beverages and snacks available for purchase
Sunday
Sunshine Sessions
Washington Park, 2–8p
There will also be vendors.
Free, family friendly
Cincy Tailgate Market
Little Miami Brewing, 12–5p
Local makers selling handmade sports inspired goods celebrating the Bengals, Reds, FCC, Cyclones, and more.
Free admission
7 Picnic in the Park Pairings
Sports
Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians
Great American Ball Park
Monday at 7:10p
Tuesday at 7:10p 3-2-1 Tuesdays
Wednesday at 7:10p
Watch: Reds TV, Listen: 700 WLW
Florence Y’alls vs. Joliet Slammers
Thomas More Stadium
Tuesday at 6:52p $2 Tuesday
Wednesday at 6:51p Wrestlin’ Wednesday
Thursday at 6:54p Thirsty Thursday
Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Great American Ball Park
Thursday at 7:10p Thirsty Thursdays
Friday at 6:10p Postgame concert: Marshmello
Saturday at 6:40p Terry Francona bobblehead
Sunday at 1:40p
Watch: Reds TV, Listen: 700 WLW
Florence Y’alls vs. Gateway Grizzlies
Thomas More Stadium
Friday at 7:03p Bluey Night
Saturday at 6:36p Country Night
Sunday at 1:07p Family Sunday + Bark in the Park
FC Cincinnati v San Jose
TQL Stadium
Saturday at 7:30p
Salute to Service
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: ESPN1530
Ongoing
Free Daily Public Tours
Cincinnati Art Museum
Tuesday–Sunday, 1p
Thursday, 6:30p
Free admission
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
Recurring
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri
FSQ Eats
Fountain Square, 11a–2p
Food trucks daily (except Tuesdays) on the Square.
Through October 30
Monday
Free Movies for Kids
Esquire and Kenwood Theatres, 10:30a
Every Monday and Wednesday morning through August 26, featuring a different movie each week.
First-come, first-served tickets at the box office, day of the show (no tickets available online)
Kids Crew
The Lawn at Newport on the Levee, 11a
Weekly event for littles featuring a new organization and theme for each week.
Free admission
Girls Night
Cinful Eats
Girl Dinner special for just $20.
Tuesday
Pop-Up Play
Washington Park, 11a–1p
Games, adventures, craft projects and more. Weekly through September 1.
Strauss Troy Market
Fountain Square, 11a–2p
Alfresco lunch hour featuring live music and local food trucks.
Every Tuesday through October 27
Field Games on the Lawn
Ziegler Park, 5–7p
All games are free and open to kids of all ages. Jump into a variety of casual sports like soccer, flag football, and more. Until August 25.
No registration required
Jazz at the Square
Fountain Square, 5–8p
Local and regional acts every Tuesday through October 27.
Free and open to the public
Cinema Tuesdays
Washington Park, 9–11p
Free admission
Wednesday
Free Movies for Kids
Esquire and Kenwood Theatres, 10:30a
Every Monday and Wednesday morning through August 26, featuring a different movie each week.
First-come, first-served tickets at the box office, day of the show (no tickets available online)
Summer Programming
The Book Bus Depot
Toddler/Preschool Storytime, 10:30a
Primary Book Club (rising K–rising 2nd grade), 11a
Intermediate Book Club (rising 3rd–6th grade), 11a
Free admission
Analog Hours
Fable Cafe, 3–6p
Go offline after hours at Fable Cafe—no laptops and limited phone use; with a board game, craft, book, card, or something else. Bring your own or borrow theirs.
Play in the Park
Kennedy Heights, 6:30–8:30p
Family friendly gatherings filled with art, live music, and food.
Free admission
Wednesdays in the Woods
Burnet Woods, 7–9p
Music, food, drink, art, and community. Hosted by the Clifton Cultural Arts Center. Weekly through August 12.
Free admission
Thursday
Art Play
Contemporary Arts Center, 10:30a
Hands-on art making activities and yoga. Drop in spaces are available. Designed for children ages 2–6 and their parents or caregivers. (Older and younger siblings are welcome.)
$5 per child / Free for CAC Members or families with a valid SNAP or food assistance card (EBT)
Free Ziegler Workouts
Ziegler Park, 5–7p
5–6p: Shuffle Dancing
6–7p: Rollerskating with Next Level Skate School
Through October 29
Roots Revival
Washington Park, 6p
Thursdays through September 3.
Free admission
Rockin’ the Roebling
Lager House Schmidlapp Event Lawn, 6–9:30p
Live music featuring local and regional acts every Thursday through September 10.
Free and open to the public; view the music lineup here
Femme Frequency
Nice Life OTR, 8–10p
Recurring nightlife experience that blends music, movement, and creative expression; highlighting a rotating lineup of femme-forward artists, makers, and performers, concluding with a set by DJ Ruze.
21+
Friday
Westwood Rising: Summer STEAM Program
Westwood Town Hall, 10:30–11:30a
Summer program designed to expand access to creative learning for youth in Cincinnati’s largest neighborhood, featuring arts-integrated STEAM classes for summer campers and other neighborhood children ages 5–12. Fridays through August 14 (except June 19 and July 3).
Free
Pop Up Play
Ziegler Park, 3–5p
Games, adventures, craft projects, and more with a different organization each week.
Free admission, through October 2
Step by Step Dance Class
Fountain Square, 5–8p
Learn a new dance technique each week. For all ages and skill levels.
Free admission
Summer Music on the Rooftop
Braxton Covington, 7–11p
Live music and DJs every Friday and Saturday through September 26.
Free admission
Free Movie Night
Patrick’s Park (College Hill), 8:30p (movie begins at dusk)
Fridays through August 28.
Free admission (concessions available for purchase)
Saturday
Saturday Hoops
Ziegler Park, 10a–1p
Volunteers connect one-on-one with kids through a variety of activities, such as crafts, basketball, speakers, reading, yoga, and more.
Free admission, through September 12
Rec @ Nite
Saturday Nights at four CRC locations, 5–10p
Summer teen program serving ages 12–17, complete with activities like theme nights, food trucks, live DJ sets, art creation, barbers and nail techs, sports, open swims, and more.
Free admission
Fifth & Vine Live
Fountain Square, 7–10p
Cover and tribute bands from across the region every Saturday through October 3.
Free and open to the public
Summer Music on the Rooftop
Braxton Covington, 7–11p
Live music and DJs every Friday and Saturday through September 26.
Free admission
Sunday
Workouts on the Plaza
Elm Street Plaza, 11a–1p
Featuring yoga with Brandi Bee.
Free
Yoga
Riverfront Rink, 1–1:45p
Beginner friendly full body flow with Marie Asbury of Soaring Soul Wellness. Weekly through October 11.
Free
Learn to Skate
Riverfront Rink, 2–5p
Beginner friendly rollerskating lesson to build balance, coordination, and confidence while making new friends and moving to music.
Free skating and rental
Yoga & Meditation
Eden Park, 3p
Every Sunday through October 11.
Free admission
through July 31
Summer Reading: Camp Read
Kids and teens can earn prizes by reading and having fun all summer long. Click here for the full lineup of kickoff events across CHPL branches.
through August 2
Elizabeth Hawes: Radical American Fashion
Cincinnati Art Museum
Featuring more than 50 garments made between the 1920s and 1960s as well as original sketches and illustrations, Elizabeth Hawes: Radical American Fashion tells the story of one of the women who helped to shape an American identity within fashion design and personal expression.
Free admission
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.
Included in park admission
through August 8
Read Around the Block
College Hill
Join the College Hill Forum this summer for a a celebration of reading. Visit Little Free Libraries, CHPL – College Hill Branch, and local bookstores to get stamps on your passport. There will be books, prizes, and events. Follow along with College Hill Forum and check back to the Weekend Rundown for events throughout the month.
June 1: Kickoff Party at Patrick’s Park, 6–8p
August 8: Wrap Party at Patrick’s Park, 6–8p
All events and activities are free
through August 9
2026 Butterfly Show: Destination Monarch
Krohn Conservatory, 10a–8p daily
Follow the incredible journey of one of nature’s most iconic pollinators—the monarch butterfly. Trace their epic migration across the United States and into Mexico, where they find refuge in the Oyamel Fir Forests for the winter. Discover the science, beauty, and wonder behind this remarkable voyage.
through August 22
Big Tent
FotoFocus Center (228 E Liberty Street)
The launch of its first permanent home in Cincinnati—a 14,700 sq ft, purpose-built space for exhibitions and year-round programming, featuring its inaugural exhibition Big Tent, on exhibition through August 22.
through August 30
Gee Horton: Chapter 4, In Another Lifetime
Contemporary Arts Center
Through large-scale photorealist drawings, photography, collage, video, and installation, local artist Gee Horton reflects on Black masculinity, generational memory, and childhood, exploring themes of safety, vulnerability, and the fragile boundary between freedom and protection.
Michael Stillion: And then it was flowers
Contemporary Arts Center
Exploring the human condition through emotionally charged, visually layered compositions, featuring recent paintings, works on paper, ceramic sculptures, and an animation.
Seas the Summer
Newport Aquarium
Pick up your FREE Summer Bucket List and set off on a journey through 10 themed experiences throughout the aquarium. Each gallery brings a classic summer experience to life, creating unforgettable moments for explorers of all ages.
Included in aquarium admission
through October 18
Yayoi Kusama: All the Eternal Love I Have for Pumpkins
Cincinnati Art Museum, 11a
All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins illustrates Kusama’s characteristic themes, including infinity, the sublime, and obsessive repetition. Tickets are available online only and are released one month prior to your visit date.
Check back often to reserve yours
through January 4, 2027
LEGO® Jurassic World: The Exhibition
Featuring more than 50 massive dinosaurs, iconic scenes, and interactive props made from over six million LEGO® bricks. You can also build your own LEGO scene and add your own plate to a communal mystery mosaic. On view through January 4, 2027.
Exhibition ticket required
Tickets and Registration for Future Events
Int/Advanced Workshop: Contemporary Workshop
Coomer Classique, 1641 Blue Rock Street (Northside), August 3–7, 12–4p
Contemporary partnering and composition.
CMC After Hours: Sci-Fi Edition
Cincinnati Museum Center, August 6, 7–10p
Night of cosmic exploration and out-of-this-world experiences, complete with space-themed programming and interactive experiences. Food and drinks available for purchase; costumes encouraged.
Tickets
Cincinnati Open Community Weekend
Linder Family Tennis Center, August 8–9
Family friendly two-day celebration ahead of tournament play, featuring interactive on-court experiences, tennis drills, autograph sessions with the pros, face painting, balloon artists, fairy hair, live music and more. There will also be a 5K run, a Red Bull BassLine exhibition and opportunities to see the pros up close during practice sessions.
Tickets
Cincinnati Open
Lindner Family Tennis Center, August 11–23
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
Lebanon, August 14–15
Open-air vintage market featuring 115+ local and regional artisans purveying vintage and handmade items, repurposed furniture, jewelry, clothing, home decor, gifts. There will also be food options, drinks, and entertainment.
Tickets
12th Annual Margarita Madness
Purple People Bridge, August 21, 5:30–8:30p
Sample signature margaritas and light bites from some of Cincinnati’s iconic bars and restaurants, then cast your vote for the People’s Choice Best Margarita. Music by White Lighter, Floyd and the Walkmen, and DJ Boywife.
Tickets
Music Under the Moon
Krippendorf Lodge at Cincinnati Nature Center, August 21, 7–10p
Summer concert series featuring Gina & Johnny Band. There will also be a food truck with food for purchase, as well as wine, beer, and a signature foraged cocktail available for purchase.
21+; tickets
Tower A Tours
Cincinnati Museum Center, August 22, 10:30–11:15a | 12–12:45p | 1:30–2:15p
Cincinnati Heritage Programs invites you to visit Union Terminal’s Tower A, the command center for the daily 216 trains that brought thousands of travelers safely in and out of Union Terminal. Today, the room overlooks the active intermodal yard which brings cargo containers to our region. This tour is not ADA accessible and is recommended for ages 10+.
Tickets
Dive-In Movie: Anaconda (2025)
Ziegler Pool, August 28, doors at 7:30 (movie at dusk)
Movie screening while swimming/floating in the water.
Tickets
Bombshell: Sapphic and Trans Pool Party
Ziegler Park Pool, September 3, 7–10p
Drinks, cannon ball contest, and music. Hosted by Midwestern Lesbian.
Tickets
Music Under the Moon
Krippendorf Lodge at Cincinnati Nature Center, September 11, 7–10p
Summer concert series featuring Jim Trace & The Makers. There will also be a food truck with food for purchase, as well as wine, beer, and a signature foraged cocktail available for purchase. Other dates: July 24 and September 11 (ticket links at their respective dates).
21+; tickets
CMC After Hours: Halloween Edition
Cincinnati Museum Center, October 22, 7–10p
21+ night at the museum, complete with themed programming and interactive experiences. Food and drinks available for purchase; costumes encouraged.
Tickets
Vintage Market Days of Dayton-Cincinnati
“Collected & Curated”
Greene County Fairgrounds (Xenia), October 23–25
Upscale, vintage-inspired, indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, vintage, furniture, boutique clothing, jewelry, handmade goods, home décor, food trucks, seasonal plantings, and more.
Tickets
OMNIMAX® Dinner Dates
Cincinnati Museum Center, 6:30p
November 20: T.Rex
CMC’s take on an immersive “dinner and a date,” complete with a themed three-course menu (guiding you with the tools and skills to cook through it together). Registration includes cooking demonstration and OMNIMAX® screening.
21+
New To Do
Island Frydays
5920 Hamilton Avenue
After two years, Island Frydays, a longtime restaurant dishing up Jamaican cuisine, has reopened a new bar and lounge in the heart of College Hill.
The Monarch House
1833 Sycamore Street
Coffee shop in an historic flatiron building.
Concorde Restaurant
4925 Whetsel Avenue
Tuesday–Thursday, 4-10p
Friday–Saturday, 4-11p
Elevated cuisine and thoughtfully curated wine and cocktails from a European-inspired menu.
Walk-ins welcome. You can also make reservations by calling (513) 790-4486
Hive & Comb
1235 Chase Avenue
Longtime local farmers market merchant is opening a storefront with honey, beekeeping equipment, balms, soaps, lotion bars, candles, and fresh bee pollen.
Madi’s Thrift Shoppe
5081 Glencrossing Way
Every purchase directly supports Madi’s House, a mental health hangout for recovering young adults.
Sublime Wine
Westwood’s natural wine bar.
3109 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
Tuesday–Thursday, 11a–7p, Friday–Saturday, 11a–8p
Skyline Chili Fountain Square
Skyline’s flagship location with 200 seats, 20-person bar, event room, merch shop, and exclusive menu items (including all day breakfast) will be open seven days a week from 8a to 10p.
Dis Und Dat
124 W Liberty Street
German variety store selling both novelties and everyday essentials—everything from newsboy caps and beer steins to umbrellas and candy.
Ferns & Fables
226 Front Street (New Richmond)
Books, plants, photography
Grand Opening
FotoFocus Center (228 E Liberty Street)
The launch of its first permanent home in Cincinnati—a 14,700 sq ft, purpose-built space for exhibitions and year-round programming, featuring its inaugural exhibition Big Tent, on exhibition through August 22.
The Lonely Pine Steakhouse
Re-opened under chef ownership
Ziegler Park Pool
Season Passes on Sale Now. Pool season May 16–September 13.
THE ROLL
1426 Race Street
Cinnamon rolls (baked fresh daily) and coffee.
Blue Oven Bakery
1808 Elm Street
Knuckles Deli
3227 Riverside Drive
Italian beef sandwiches and more
Tue–Sun, 11a–9p (or sell-out)
Cinsei
32 E 13th Street
Black-owned Manga and matcha shop.
Wed–Fri, 10a–4p
Sat, 11a–6p
Sun, 12p–4p
Urbana at Contemporary Arts Center
The coffee shop will temporarily relocate to the CAC’s lobby until renovations are finished at the Atlas Building in the summer of 2027.
Override the Veto. Click here to support THC beverages in Ohio.
Annual Roebling Bridge Photo Contest Now Accepting Entries citybeat.com
Cincinnati Named a Top City for Recreation wallethub.com
Cincinnati Named One of the Best Cities in the Midwest midwestliving.com
Downtown Hotel’s Restaurant Recognized as One of the World’s Best Wine Spots citybeat.com
How One Man is Working to Make Cincinnati Weird Again citybeat.com
Quan Hapa Rebranding, Relocating to Former Taste of Belgium Space citybeat.com
Three Curious Tales Concerning Various Women Known As the “Belle of Tusculum” cincinnatimagazine.com
Vote for Covington as ‘Best Culinary Town in the South’ thelocalpalate.com
