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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.
Free admission for moms on Mother’s Day
Thursday–Sunday
BURRITOFEST 2025
The Comet
Four day pay-what-you-can festival and weekend exclusive burritos. Proceeds go to performers and operating costs. T-shirts will be available for sale to help with financial goals.
Friday
Walk on Woodburn
East Walnut Hills, 5–10p
An evening of revelry, camaraderie, art, food, drinks, and shopping in the business district.
The Porch Set
Washington Park, 6–9p
With happy hour beforehand from 4–6p.
Unique Things To Do in Cincinnati
Saturday
Greenhouse Yoga
Benken Garden Center and Florist, 8–9a
Kristen Bjerke walks you through a morning yoga routine to jump-start your weekend. All skill levels.
$5; register here
Grand Opening
Carl’s Deli Findlay Market, 9a
Expansion of their Hyde Park location, the grand opening will feature a ribbon cutting, remarks, and freebies for the first 100 guests.
Birds & [Cold] Brews
Hometown Cafe Loveland, 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.
Annual Plant and Bike Sale
1415 Knowlton Street, 9a–2p
Organic plant starts ($3–5), seed swap (free), refurbished bikes ($100–1000), bicycle parts, and a rummage sale. Credit cards accepted.
Spring Yard Sale
Flamingo Haven (lawn space), 9a–3p
Fashion, vintage goods, antiques, collectibles, art, books, toys, furniture, crafty items, and more. The mall will also be open early that day, with extended hours of 9a to 5p.
Grand Reopening Celebration
CHPL – Cheviot Branch, 10a
Ribbon cutting at 10, photo booth, arts and crafts, face painting, jazz hour by the fireplace, fire truck visit from the Cheviot Fire Department, and more.
Opening Day
Ziegler Park Pool, 10a
Pool season May 10–September 7.
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.
ArtisanFest513 Small Business Flea
Washington Park, 10a–2p
Series of vendor events, showcasing talented local artisans, makers, and small businesses, featuring unique, handmade goods.
Collaborative Collections at the Hub: Pots, Pans, & Cookware
Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub, 10a–2p
This series of special collections in 2025 called Collaborative Collections will benefit area nonprofit partners of the Hub. (5/10 benefiting New Life Furniture Bank)
Mother’s Day Market
Handzy Shop + Studio, 10a–2p
Local vendors, typewriter poems, fresh flowers, coffee and treats, and a Handzy charm bar.
WestSide Market
Westwood Town Hall, 10a–3p
Over 100 local vendors showcasing handcrafted jewelry, candles, artisan breads & pastries, one-of-a-kind finds, and eats from area food trucks.
Hamilton Flea
Marcum Park, 10a–4p
Curated urban flea market in downtown Hamilton featuring local artisans, beer booth, and food trucks.
The OFF Market
Summit Park, 10a–4p
Monthly marketplace bringing together small businesses, artisans, brewers, bakers, farmers, and more.
Spring Crafty Supermarket
Music Hall Ballroom, 10a–4p
Juried indie craft show of metropolitan proportions featuring 100+ crafters, artists, and makers from all over North America.
Opening Day: 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.
Charm Bar Pop-Up
Pop Cultur’d Co, 11a–4p
Spots and supplies are limited. Register at the link above.
Loveland Food Truck Rally
Shoppers Haven Center, 12–8p
Over 30 food trucks, live Entertainment, and beverages for sale (beer, wine, water, pop).
The Real Taco Fest 2025
Smale Park, two sessions: 12–4p and 5:30–9:30p
18 local taco vendors, margaritas, Fifty West Mexican Lager, and canned cocktails by Canvus.
Tickets $10 ($15 day of event)
FC Cincinnati Pre-Match at the Park
Washington Park, 4–6:30p
Music, vendors, food trucks, inflatable soccer games, inflatable FCC slide, and more.
Free admission
Sunday
Mother’s Day Market
MadTree Taproom, 10a–3p
Sip and shop local vendors with unique gifts.
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.
Art on Vine Mother’s Day
Washington Park, 12–6p
Local makers, music, food, and more.
Free admission
Becoming Your Best Houseplant Mommy
Benken Garden Center and Florist, 1p
Houseplants have a wide range of different care requirements—from needing direct sun, to requiring high humidity—and this speaking event will help you become confident in plant parenthood.
FREE; RSVP here
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 @ Houston Astros
Friday at 8:10p
Saturday at 7:10p
Sunday at 2:10p
Watch: FanDuel Sports Ohio; Listen: 700 WLW
***SOLD OUT***
Cincinnati Rollergirls Black Sheep vs. Akron Roller Derby All-Stars
CRG Violent Lamps vs. AK Rowdy Rollers
The Apex (1641 Blue Rock Street), 5p
Next bout: June 7
FC Cincinnati vs. Austin
TQL Stadium
Saturday at 7:30p
AAPI Night
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 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
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
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
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
25% off Contemporary Arts Center Membership
With code TourDeCAC
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
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
2nd Annual Wine & Food Festival
The Lytle Park Hotel, May 17, 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
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.
Save $10 on GA tickets with code TourDeCAC; children 2 and under free
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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