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Dates to Know in Cincinnati: May
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.
May 1–31
AAPI Heritage Month
AAPI Heritage Month recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Click here to view Asianati’s community calendar, which includes AAPI Heritage Month activities all month long.
I Bleed Orange and Blue Blood Drive
Hoxworth Blood Center
During the month of May at each of their seven neighborhood donor centers and select mobile drives, donors will receive an exclusive FCC quarter-zip.
Zoo Babies
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Big babies and small are include in the Zoo Babies class of 2025.
through Sunday
Final Weekend: 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
Friday
Opening Day: May Festival
Music Hall
Cincinnati’s longest running community engagement project—the reason Music Hall was built and why we have the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the sixth-oldest symphony in the US. Through May 24.
The Porch Set
Washington Park, 6–9p
With happy hour beforehand from 4–6p.
Free admission
Florence Y’alls Opening Day
Florence Y’alls vs. Washington Wild Things
Thomas More Stadium, 7:03p
The first 1000 fans will get a Y’alls x TMU bucket hat.
Unique Things To Do in Cincinnati
Friday–Sunday
Maifest
Goebel Park (Covington)
Celebrate spring with a weekend of German culture, beer, food, music, and maypole dancing, as well as craft and food vendors, live entertainment, and activities for ages.
Free admission
Mustard Seed Market
Clermont County Fairgrounds
100+ talented makers, locally owned businesses, one of a kind artists, and thoughtfully crafted curators.
Vinyl Warehouse Sale
Plaid Room Records, 9a–6p
Over 100k LPs, 45s, and 78s.
Free admission
Saturday
Cincinnati Fitness Sampler
Summit Park, 9a–12p
Inclusive fitness festival featuring back-to-back workouts from various studios and health and wellness experience stations. Take as many classes as you want and leave the rest. Fit bags for the first 300 to arrive/while supplies last. Hosted by The Beauty Boost Cincy.
Tickets
Spring Fling Craft Show
Benton Family Farm, 9a–4p
100 area craft vendors, Spring flowers veggies, food trucks, and farm activities.
$3 for adults, free for ages 12 and under
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
Great Parks Pollinator Festival & 5K
Miami Whitewater Forest Harbor, 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).
Free admission; register for the 5K here
Artisan Fair
ArtsConnect Art Center Front Lawn, 10a–4p
Juried art vendors, live music, food, beer.
Free admission
The City Flea
Washington Park, 10a–4p
Cincinnati’s original curated urban flea market that considers itself a small business incubator, community organization, and city advocate.
Free admission
Splash Pad Grand Opening
Harbin Park, 11a ribbon cutting
The City of Fairfield cordially invites you to the Grand Opening of the new splash pad and playground at Harbin Park.
Free admission
Bellevue Blossoms Spring Fest
Bellevue Beach Park, 11a–3p
Seasonal vendors, family-friendly activities, and so much more.
Free admission
ArtisanFest513 Artisan Alley
OTR StillHouse, 11a–4p
Small business flea featuring local spirits and handmade treasures.
Free admission
Bacchus Beer Fest 3 (formerly Oakley)
Element Eatery, 3–8p
30 breweries and spirits, 10 food vendors, live music, and more.
General admission $29; 21+
2nd Annual Wine & Food Festival
The Lytle Park Hotel, 6–9p
Grand Tasting Event includes an array of culinary delights prepared and presented by Lytle Park Hotel & Subito Executive Chef, Joe Helm, commerative wine glass, and live music featuring Grace Lincoln and the Night Owls.
Tickets
Cincinnati Cougars vs. Atlanta Rage
Milford High School, 7p
The Cincinnati Cougars are a women’s tackle football team. They are a 501(c)(3) division II team and their core values are inclusivity, women’s empowerment, football education, and community outreach.
Sunday
Burlington Antique Show
Boone County Fairgrounds, 6a–2p
The Midwest’s premier antiques and vintage collectibles only show, featuring over 200 antique dealers.
$5/person ($10 for early buying from 6–8a), 12 and under free, free parking
Owl’s Nest Market [Rescheduled]
Owl’s Nest Park, 10a–3p
25 vendors including makers, bakers, vintage dealers, and farmers.
Free admission
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.
I Dos and Brews: A Craft Wedding Experience
Rhinegeist, 12–3p
More than 50 local wedding vendors and event professionals, including photographers, bands, jewelers, caterers, and so much more. Each ticket includes a complimentary beverage and a custom gift bag including a brochure from each vendor.
Tickets
Children’s Reading Festival
Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum, 1–3:30p
Local author story times, reading with therapy dogs, Cincinnati Opera story hour, crafts and snacks, and free books.
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
Free admission
Sports
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox
Great American Ball Park
Tuesday at 6:40p Family Discount Days
Wednesday at 7:14p Pete Rose Night
Thursday at 12:40p Business Day Specials
Watch: FanDuel Sports Ohio; Listen: 700 WLW
FC Cincinnati @ Toronto
Wednesday at 7:30p
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians
Great American Ball Park
Friday at 6:40p Fireworks Fridays
Saturday at 6:40p Mr. Red Race Car Bobblehead
Sunday at 1:40p Run the Bases Days
Watch: FanDuel Sports Ohio; Listen: 700 WLW
Florence Y’alls vs. Washington Wild Things
Thomas More Stadium
Friday at 7:03p Opening Day (Y’alls x TMU bucket hat for first 1000 fans)
Saturday at 6:36p
Sunday at 1:07p Family Sundays (run the bases after the game)
FC Cincinnati @ Columbus
Saturday at 7p
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.
Jazz at the Park
Washington Park Porch, 6–9p
Local and regional jazz acts. Through October 27.
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.
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
Now Showing
The Blue Angels
OMNIMAX Theater
through May 22
ATC Exhibition 2025
Delhi Event Center
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
CHPL – Cheviot Branch
3711 Robb Avenue
Carl’s Deli Findlay Market
Expansion of their Hyde Park location
Ziegler Park Pool
Pool season May 10–September 7.
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
Interactive Water Park
Washington Park
FREE
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
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
Mercantile Library
414 Walnut Street
Reopened in the historic Mercantile Building after a $5.3 million renovation.
Tickets and Registration for Future Events
25% off Contemporary Arts Center Membership
With code TourDeCAC
May Events
Pop Cultur’d Co
Book bedazzling, charm bar pop-ups, and more crafting events throughout the month of May.
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
Aquarium After Dark
Newport Aquarium, May 30, 7:30–11p
After-hours admission, food stations, self-guided twilight tour, scavenger hunt, games, and more. Discount available for members.
21+; 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.
Save $10 on GA tickets with code TourDeCAC; children 2 and under free
Women in the Outdoors Series
Various Great Parks destinations: Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 2, Sep 20, Oct 18
Improve your outdoor skills in a welcoming women-only environment.
Register here
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
Charm at the Farm
Lebanon, June 13–15
Vintage market dealing farmhouse chic, vintage finds, rustic treasures, shabby chic, antique furniture, repurposes pieces, clothing, jewelry, kids and baby, and more. This year there will be 30+ vendors from across the country, more photo opps, and ambiance enhancements, as well as food trucks. $1 of every Charm at the Farm ticket sold this year will benefit the Cincinnati-based non-profit, the Giving Voice Foundation.
Tickets
Cincinnati Opera Presents: 2025 Pride Night
Music Hall, June 14
A celebration of LGBTQIA+ community, complete with drinks, dancing, laughs, and more surprises. Make a full night of it with tickets to Verdi’s Rigoletto or purchase a Pride Night attendee ticket and join us for the party starting at 10:30p.
Tickets
Summer Sip & Read
Fulton Yards, June 18, 7p
Local romance authors Jessica Booth, Dani Galliaro, and Chrissy Hopewell speak about their journey and work. One ticket gets you your choice of one book and one cocktail.
RSVP required; tickets here
Fairy Tale Festival
Glenwood Gardens, June 21, 9:30a–3:30p
Family-friendly event designed especially for children, featuring live performances by Madcap Puppets, live animal encounters, games, photo ops, sword fighting demonstrations, Mateo the Wizard, Rapunzel’s Climbing Tower, Merida’s Archery Range, exhibitors and vendors, and more. Meet beloved characters and dress up as your favorite princess, prince, knight or mythical creature.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Entry times are scheduled for every 30 minutes.
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