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Dates to Know in Cincinnati: July
July 1–31
Disability Pride Month
Click here for a post about some great accessible activities and places around Cincinnati.
Area Cincy Rec Facilities to Provide Cooling Centers for Respite From Extreme Heat
July 1–31
Read Around the Block
College Hill
Join the College Hill Forum for a month-long event celebrating 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.
Tips to Stay Cool This Summer
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Blackberry Days
Blooms & Berries
Berry picking*, petting farm, train ride, bounce pad, low ropes course, and Barnyard 500, plus live music, beer garden, and food trucks on the weekends.
*Does not include cost of blackberries picked
Thursday
Smale Family Fun Day
Schmidlapp Event Lawn and Smale Park, 10a–1p
Sensory hour (9–10a) and sign language interpreter, face painting, balloon animals, ice cream, performances, bike helmets, giveaways, activities, and more.
FREE
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
Adult Swim ***SOLD OUT***
Ziegler Park Pool, 7–10p
After-hours swim with music from Adventure Club.
Thursday–Saturday
Northside Rock N Roll Carnival
Hoffner Park
Three days of music, food and drink, craft vendors, and more, as well as the Fourth of July Parade at 12p on 7/4.
Free admission
Friday
Fourth of July at the Market
Findlay Market, 9a–3p
Get your Fourth cookout essentials and enjoy live music and programming throughout the day.
Free admission
Red, White, and Brew
Braxton Factory 52
, 12p
Celebrate Braxton Factory 52’s grand opening with firework show, drone show, and live music all day.
Free admission
Fourth of July All Day Karaoke
Northside Yacht Club, 1p
Head to NSYC after the Northside Fourth of July Parade for karaoke, sausage specials, and the official christening/launch of the Bubble Boat Pleasure Cruiser.
MadTree’s Red, White, and Blue Ash
Summit Park, 4–10:30p
Concert and fireworks, rides, games, food, and drink.
Free admission
Party on the Patio
Braxton Covington, 5–9p
Friday summer music series, plus Dewey’s Pizza in the taproom and patio activities. Fridays through August 29.
Free admission
First Friday
Bellevue Pavilion, 5–10p
Live music (starts at 6), local vendors, food truck, and biergarten (opens at 5).
Free admission
Fourth of July Celebration
Washington Park, 6–10p
Lve music from Soul Pocket from 6-9p, firework show, kids activities, games throughout the park, and food from local vendors.
Free admission
Red, White, and BOOM!
Riverbend, 8p
Join conductor John Morris Russell and the Cincinnati Pops for a July 4th celebration complete with an evening of patriotic favorites and a post-concert fireworks show. Starting at 6:30p PNC Pavilion will host the Family Fun Zone, featuring instruments in the Music Lab, craftingvisors and bracelets, and watching jugglers from Cincinnati Circus.
Tickets
Unique Things To Do in Cincinnati
Friday–Sunday
Two-Year Anniversary
Wandering Monsters Brewing
Drink specials, special anniversary releases, inflatable bounce house, daily activities, and more.
Saturday
The Bridge: Adaptive Golf Clinic
4757 Playfield Lane, 9a–12p
Driving range space, clubs for use, and knowledgeable coaches with experiencing adapting golf to the athletes
Pickle Day
Urban Artifact, 12p
Pickle Pack limited release, pickle eating contest, food by the Barking Burger Company, and live music.
Free admission
All American Birthday Bash
Sawyer Point, 2–10p
American car showcase and live music from Crown Watts, The Classic Rock Experience, and Thunderstruck.
Sticker Trading Hours
The Sticker Shop (Wyoming), 1–3p
First Saturday of every month.
All ages welcome
Dog Adoption Event
PetSmart Western Hills, 1:30–3:30p
Same day adoptions with adoptable animals from Cincinnati Animal CARE
Children’s Story Time
Patrick’s Park, 3–4p
Part of College Hill Forum’s Read Around the Block during the month of July.
Free admission
Pre-Match at the Park
Washington Park, 4–6:30p
Music and family-friendly activities, food trucks, and beverages and drink specials served at the Porch. Then march with supporters groups from the park to TQL Stadium.
Free admission
Sunset Skate: Quad Skate Classic with DJ Dior
Riverfront Rink, 6–10p
All-American birthday bash car show. This series will feature DJs, theme parties, food trucks, artists, and workshops all summer long.
Free admission; free skate rental with ID
Saturday and Sunday
Be a Rescue Superhero!
Cincinnati Animal CARE, 1–6p
Cincinnati Animal CARE has over 750 animals in care and will have $0 adoption fees for dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens.
Queen City Rock Fest
Element Eatery
Performances by over a dozen School of Rock house bands. Hosted by School of Rock Cincinnati and NKY.
Free admission
Sunday
Tri-State Antique Market 40th Season
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, 6a–3p
Indiana’s largest antiques and vintage-only market, featuring over 125 dealers each month.
$5 admission (under 18 free). Cash only.
Dog Adoption Event
PetSmart Newport, 11a–1p
Same day adoptions with adoptable animals from Cincinnati Animal CARE
July Reading Party
Northwood Cider Co, 1:30–4p
1:30p: Arrive early to settle into your seat, grab a drink, or chat
2–3p: Reading time
3–4p: Mingle and chat (or keep reading)
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
OTR Performs: Uncle Sammy’s Back
Washington Park, 6–8p
On select Sundays, break out those lawn chairs and join us at Washington Park’s Main Stage to see local talent shine—from ballet performances and Shakespeare reenactments to jazz shows.
Free admission
Coming Soon
Monday
Kickoff to Year-Long 100th Anniversary Celebration
Zip’s Cafe
July 7–13
Cincinnati Burger Week
$7 and $8 burgers at restaurants around Greater Cincinnati.
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
Sports
FC Cincinnati vs. Chicago Fire
TQL Stadium
Saturday at 7:30p
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: ESPN 1530
Cincinnati Reds @ Philadelphia Phillies
Friday at 1:05p
Saturday at 4:05p
Sunday at 1:35p
Watch: FanDuel Sports Ohio; Listen: 700 WLW
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
WEEKLY EVENTS
MONDAYS
Free Movies for Kids
Esquire, Mariemont, and Kenwood Theatres, 10:30a
Ten weeks of free movies Mondays through 8/4. Doors open at 9:45 and movies are first come first served.
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
Free Movies for Kids
Esquire, Mariemont, and Kenwood Theatres, 10:30a
Ten weeks of free movies Wednesdays through 8/6. Doors open at 9:45 and movies are first come first served.
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
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
Now Showing
The Blue Angels
OMNIMAX Theater
through July 6
Gazillion Bubble Show
Kings Island
Family friendly interactive music and bubble show, featuring immersive lights and lasers.
through July 27
Cincinnati Opera 2025 Summer Festival
Music Hall
MainStage season enhanced by an expanded selection of Studio Sessions.
June 17: Studio Sessions: Soul and Sound
June 26 and 28: Tosca
July 10: Studio Sessions with Anthony Clark Evans in Recital
July 17: Studio Sessions: From Avenue A to Broadway
July 23, 25, 26, 27: Fiddler on the Roof
through July 31
Summer Reading Program
CHPL (41 locations)
Kids and teens can earn prizes by reading and having fun all summer long, featuring challenges for kids and teens, events, and family-friendly fun.
through August 10
Gothica Botanica: A Krohn Butterfly Show
Krohn Conservatory, 10a–8p daily
Gothic-themed butterfly garden featuring shadowy black foliage and deep-hued blooms with iridescent butterflies to shimmering in the light.
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
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.
New To Do
Breakfast and Lunch Service
W Bar + Bistro
3447 Epworth Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
Open daily, 7a–9p
Cantina
1200 Broadway Street
Crown Restaurant Group re-opens Crown Cantina as simply “Cantina” in Pendleton.
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
CHPL – Cheviot Branch
3711 Robb Avenue
Carl’s Deli Findlay Market
Expansion of their Hyde Park location
Churchill’s Fine Teas
6709 Madison Road (Madisonville)
In its soft opening phase at its new location after moving from Hyde Park
Sweet Mae’s Cookie Co
Findlay Market
Now open Thursday–Sunday at the Market
Eckerlin Meats
116 W Elder Street
Eckerlin recently moved back into its “new” space.
ArtWorks Creative Campus
2429 Gilbert Ave
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.
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.
Local Picnic in the Park Pairings
Tickets and Registration for Future Events
25% off Contemporary Arts Center Membership
With code TourDeCAC
Summer Riding Camp Sign-Ups
Derbyshire Stables in Camp Dennison, weekly 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.
Women in the Outdoors Series
Various Great Parks destinations: Aug 2, Sep 20, Oct 18
Improve your outdoor skills in a welcoming women-only environment.
Register here
Booked for the Evening
CHPL – Main Library, July 10, 6:30–10p
After-hours library experience where you can discover the history about our library, featuring behind-the-scenes tours, interactive demos, rare book showings, dinner by the bite, and open bar.
21+; tickets
NightLight 513
Covington Plaza
21+ outdoor movie series featuring a bar, local food trucks, a pre-movie DJ, and Cincinnati skyline view.
July 11: Twisters (2024)
July 17: Shrek
August 7: School of Rock
August 28: Miss Congeniality
September 11: Wolf of Wall Street
October 2: Wicked
October 3: The Shining
Cincinnati Magazine’s Posh Picnic
Peterloon Estate, July 17, 6–9p
Elegant yet casual evening of picnicking featuring samples of goodies from Cincinnati restaurants, cocktails and mocktails, lawn games (including croquet), and offsite parking with shuttle service.
Tickets
Hoots & Hops
Cincinnati Nature Center, July 18, 6–10p
Local beer tastings, food bite samples from area restaurants and caterers, activities, food trucks, live music, and so much more. This event is a fundraiser for Cincinnati Nature Center and all revenue earned goes towards their mission of Inspiring Conservation.
Tickets
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.
July 25: Migration
August 22: Mama Mia!
September 5: Shark Tales
Tickets
Tour de CROWN
Three route options, all beginning and ending at Fifty West Brewing, August 23
Organized by Tri-State Trails, this community event is perfect for riders of all abilities and features a ride with rest stops, trail support, and post-ride fun; Tour de CROWN Expo; and more.
Register here
16 Greater Cincinnati Restaurants Where You Can Get a Meal for $16 or Less [citybeat.com]
Aglamesis Bros is Calling All Artists for Its Ice Cream Day Poster Contest [citybeat.com]
Celebrating 250 Years of American Civic Architecture at the CMC [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Cincinnati Is—Once Again—Named in the Top 10 for Parks in the US [tpl.org]
Columbus-Based Brassica to Open First Greater Cincinnati Location [citybeat.com]
Contemporary Arts Center Launches Series of Rotating Restaurant Pop-Ups [citybeat.com]
Graeter’s Releases Bonus Summer Flavor Inspired by Kings Island Roller Coaster [citybeat.com]
The Handcrafted World of Wharton Esherick Reaches the Taft [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park Unveils New Immersive Audio Experience, ‘Soundscapes’ [citybeat.com]
Your Cincinnati Sandwich Guide [cincinnatimagazine.com]
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