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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 May 24
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.
Thursday
Play Date at the Sandbox
Little Diggers Play Space Cincinnati (West Chester), 9:30–11:30a
Take $5 off admission for a two-hour play session during this play date. Hosted by One Little Small Blog and Mom Walk Collective Cincinnati.
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
Friday
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
The Porch Set
Washington Park, 6–9p
With happy hour beforehand from 4–6p.
Free admission
Queen City Keyed Up
Fountain Square, 7–10p
Interactive show with dueling pianos. There will also be a DJ.
Opening Day: Mrs Dalloway
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Through June 15
Dive-In Movie: Finding Nemo
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.
Tickets
Unique Things To Do in Cincinnati
Saturday
Sensory Saturday
Cincinnati Art Museum, 9:30–11:30a
Families with children who have autism or other developmental disabilities are invited to explore the museum’s galleries in a less crowded environment. Visitors are welcomed with multi sensory tools and resources to make the most of their visit.
Free admission
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
ArtisanFest513 Small Business Flea
Washington Park, 10a–4p
Discover unique, handmade goods from local artisans, makers, and small businesses.
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
Sign Crafting Saturday
American Sign Museum, 1–3p
Explore the skills needed to become an expert sign maker as a family. Play with different materials each month as you learn about different elements of sign making. Every fourth Saturday of the month.
Free with regular museum admission
Town Hall Live: Jake Speed and The Freddies
Westwood Town Hall, 7–10p
Free concert series in the Town Hall amphitheater. Attendees are permitted to bring food and drinks into the park, but alcohol must be purchased from a participating DORA establishment and consumed from an official DORA cup.
Free admission
Saturday–Monday
Taste of Cincinnati
Fifth Street, downtown
The nation’s longest running food festival and Cincinnati’s largest culinary tradition, featuring several blocks of food and vendors, activities, and live entertainment.
Free admission
Sunday
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.
10-Year Anniversary Celebration
Carol Ann’s Carousel, 11a–7p
Free rides all day, carnival games and prizes, music and character entertainment, food and drink stations (for purchase), and more.
Free admission
Boozy Book Fair
Northwood Cider Co, 1–4p
In partnership with Roebling Books & Coffee, they will have bestsellers, fan favorites, and new titles, plus fresh merch, puzzles, gift sets, and more.
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 Cubs
Great American Ball Park
Friday at 6:40p Drone light show and Fireworks Friday
Saturday at 4:10p Reds Team Baseball Card Set
Sunday at 1:40p
Watch: FanDuel Sports Ohio; Listen: 700 WLW
FC Cincinnati @ ATL United
Sunday 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
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
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
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.
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; YP tickets $50
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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