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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.
Zoo Babies
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Big babies and small are include in the Zoo Babies class of 2025.
Free admission for moms on Mother’s Day
through May 4
Disney’s Frozen Jr
Taft Theatre, 11a
The Children’s Theatre’s final production in Taft Theatre before they move home to the newly renovated Emery Theatre.
William Shakespeare’s The Tempest
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Thursday
Opening Day: Interactive Water Park
Washington Park
FREE
Book Bedazzle Night
Pop Cultur’d Co, 7–9p
Bring your own book to bedazzle. $15 ticket includes light snacks and drinks and all the tools you will need for crafting.
Friday
Opening Day: 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.
Ohio Now: State of Nature Opening Reception
Contemporary Arts Center, 7p
7p: public opening with cash bar, light bites, and access to the galleries
8p: conversation with the curators and a performance by Uno Lady
$5 for CAC members; $15 for nonmembers
DAAPFASH25
MegaCorp Pavilion, 7:30p
The show will feature 150 pieces deigned by 25 graduating students. The garments will be shown by professional models walking the runway to music from a live guest DJ.
Tickets
Unique Things To Do in Cincinnati
Friday and Saturday
Art Walk
Essex Studios, 6–10p
A showcase for resident artists and studios, as well as select local artists.
Friday–Sunday
Flying Pig Marathon Weekend
Weekend-long Pig Party, including full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, 50W Mile, 4-Person Relay, Flying Piglet, The 26th Mile, PigAbilities, Flying Fur, Fitness Expo, Victory Party, Family Fun Festival, and more. Voted Best Marathon by 10best.usatoday.com.
Saturday
Cincy Hikes Little Boots
Lindner Park, 9a
1-mile walk intended for children 8 and under who attend with their parents. Older children are also welcome, as long as they understand that the pace will be set for little legs.
FREE admission; RSVP here
Birds & [Cold] Brews
Deeper Roots (Findlay Market), 9a–12p
Meet Longbottom Bird Rescue’s ambassador ducks at some of Cincinnati’s favorite coffee shops and learn more about their mission to raise awareness about the plight of domestic ducks in our city.
Free admission
Fairy House Building Workshop
Caldwell Nature Preserve, 10a–12p
Learn how to build fairy houses to place in a garden or to keep indoors. Instruction and some supplies provided.
$6 tickets here; ages 5+
Owl’s Nest Market
Owls Nest Park, 10a–3p
Pop-up market, live music, handmade goods, food vendors, and more. Help raise funds for the park to determine how it grows in the coming years.
1950s Day at Union Terminal
Cincinnati Museum Center, 10a–5p
A decade’s worth of fun and amusement including vintage cars, live music, Moving pictures from the 1950s in the Newsreel Theater, fashion workshop, 1950s costume contest, Tower A tours (ticket required), 1950s dance party in the Children’s Museum, community partners and vendors, and more.
Art & Poetry
Findlay Market, 1–8p
Annual celebration of the arts, featuring several area organizations offering free, family friendly activities. There will also be a poetry slam that is open to the public. (Register here.) Sponsored by Women Writing for (a) Change.
Holi Mimouna
13K Event Venue at Kenwood Theatre, 6–10p
An evening of Indian-American, Jewish arts and culture benefit for Ish, complete with art, food, and dance.
Cincinnati Cougars vs. Indiana Valor
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
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.
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.
Tote Bag Scrapbooking
Pop Cultur’d Co, 5–7p
Craft, collage, and paint a tote bag to take home. $35 ticket includes light snacks and drinks and all the tools you will need for crafting.
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
Sports
Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Great American Ball Park
Monday at 6:40p
Tuesday at 6:40p Family Discount Days
Wednesday at 6:40p Bark in the Park
Thursday at 12:40p Business Day Specials
Watch: FanDuel Sports Ohio; Listen: 700 WLW
Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals
Great American Ball Park
Friday at 6:10p Fireworks Friday
Saturday at 6:40p Star Wars Night Bobblehead
Sunday at 4:10p MINECRAFT Movie Day Ticket Package
Watch: FanDuel Sports Ohio; Listen: 700 WLW
FC Cincinnati @ NYCFC
Sunday at 3p
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.
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 4
Shahzia Sikander: Collective Behavior
Cincinnati Art Museum
Internationally-renowned contemporary Pakistani-American mixed media artist. See the exhibition for free on Thursday nights from 5–8p and during Art After Dark on March 28 and April 25 from 5–9p.
Ticketed. Free for Members. Save $2 when purchasing tickets online.
William Shakespeare’s The Tempest
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
through May 11
Mystery and Benevolence
Taft Museum of Art, 10a
Costumes, regalia and jewelry, and embellished ceremonial objects provide a glimpse into the enigmatic world of secret societies.
through May 18
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
through May 22
ATC Exhibition 2025
Delhi Event Center
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
New To Do
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
The Roosevelt Room
Rookwood Exchange (3825 Edwards Road), 6p
Seeing up beer, wine, and signature cocktails, including The Roosevelt, Speak Softly, and The Naturalist. There will also be complimentary swag.
Tupelo’s Social Club
HighGrain Brentwood
HighGrain’s fully curated, community-driven event space. Enjoy craft beer, signature cocktails, mocktails, light bites, and entertainment.
E+O Kitchen
115 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, 5:30p
E+O Kitchen, which serves up wholesome and organic ingredients with a lot of Asian influence, opened its third location.
Mercantile Library
414 Walnut Street
Reopened in the historic Mercantile Building after a $5.3 million renovation.
Tickets and Registration for Future Events
All Membership Levels on Sale
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, through April 30
Vendor Applications Live: St. Bernard Fresh Market
Apply here
Vendor Applications Live: Hyde Park Market
1345 Grace Avenue
2025 market dates: April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25.
Apply here
Women in the Outdoors Series
Various Great Parks destinations: May 10, Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 2, Sep 20, Oct 18
Improve your outdoor skills in a welcoming women-only environment.
Register here
Vendor Applications Live: WestSide Market
2025 market dates: May 10, June 7, July 12, August 2, September 6, and November 29 (Holiday Market/Small Business Saturday)
Apply here
Season Passes on Sale Now
Ziegler Park Pool
Pool Season: May 10–September 7
May Events
Pop Cultur’d Co
Book bedazzling, charm bar pop-ups, and more crafting events throughout the month of May.
Great Parks Pollinator Festival & 5K
Miami Whitewater Forest Harbor, May 17, 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).
Register for the 5K here
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
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.
Tickets
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
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Ebony J Opens First Black-Owned Media Learning Center in Cincinnati [citybeat.com]
Guy Fieri to Visit Jungle Jim’s This May [citybeat.com]
How a Century of Transit Advocacy Continues to Push the City Forward [citybeat.com]
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Strangest Landmark in Cincinnati History? It May Have Been the Gilmore Tower of Spite [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Travel + Leisure Names The Lytle Park Hotel as One of Top Hotels in the World [citybeat.com]
Welcome to the Best of Cincinnati 2025 [citybeat.com]
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