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On Golden Pond

La Comedia Dinner Theatre
765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, OH 45066

North

On Golden Pond is a classic American comedy/drama that’s every bit as touching, warm, and witty today as when it debuted on Broadway in 1979. The Academy Award-winning 1981 film adaptation starred Henry Fonda, Katherine Hepburn and Jane Fonda. Retired couple Ethel and Norman...

On Golden Pond is a classic American comedy/drama that’s every bit as touching, warm, and witty today as when it debuted on Broadway in 1979. The Academy Award-winning 1981 film adaptation starred Henry Fonda, Katherine Hepburn and Jane Fonda. Retired couple Ethel and Norman...

No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man

Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Uptown

Burning Man attracts more than 70,000 active participants from all over the globe who gather in the desert outside Reno, Nevada. This thriving temporary metropolis is a hotbed of artistic expression and innovation through its shared principles. Both a cultural movement and an...

Burning Man attracts more than 70,000 active participants from all over the globe who gather in the desert outside Reno, Nevada. This thriving temporary metropolis is a hotbed of artistic expression and innovation through its shared principles. Both a cultural movement and an...

Kimono: Refashioning Contemporary Style

Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Uptown

Kimono: Refashioning Contemporary Style celebrates the enduring influence of the kimono on fashion. Inspired by materials, forms and decorative motifs since the opening of Japan in the mid-nineteenth century, western fashion designers, alongside other artists, have produced...

Kimono: Refashioning Contemporary Style celebrates the enduring influence of the kimono on fashion. Inspired by materials, forms and decorative motifs since the opening of Japan in the mid-nineteenth century, western fashion designers, alongside other artists, have produced...

Magic & Melodrama: Cincinnati Posters from the Gilded Age

Taft Museum of Art
316 Pike St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

At the turn of the 20th century, traveling actors, illusionists, and theatrical producers promoted live performances with brilliantly colored printed outdoor advertisements. These pictured magic tricks, fantastic battles, heartbreaking scenes, and grand dance numbers, among many...

At the turn of the 20th century, traveling actors, illusionists, and theatrical producers promoted live performances with brilliantly colored printed outdoor advertisements. These pictured magic tricks, fantastic battles, heartbreaking scenes, and grand dance numbers, among many...

Land of Illusion Adventure Park

Land of Illusion Adventure Park
8762 Thomas Road, Middletown, OH 45042

North

Come enjoy the area's only inflatable obstacle course, or relax at Sandy Cove and the Aqua Lounge. Located halfway between Cincinnati and Dayton, our waterpark is easy to access and one of the most affordable family destinations for the summer time!

Come enjoy the area's only inflatable obstacle course, or relax at Sandy Cove and the Aqua Lounge. Located halfway between Cincinnati and Dayton, our waterpark is easy to access and one of the most affordable family destinations for the summer time!

Dixieland Jazz Brunch

BB Riverboats
101 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071

South

There is nothing quite like a relaxing Sunday Brunch, especially one as delicious as BB Riverboat's! Dine on a hearty spread, then sit back and enjoy a perfectly relaxing afternoon. Take in the sights, listen to the Dixieland Jazz Band, linger in the sun, and visit with the...

There is nothing quite like a relaxing Sunday Brunch, especially one as delicious as BB Riverboat's! Dine on a hearty spread, then sit back and enjoy a perfectly relaxing afternoon. Take in the sights, listen to the Dixieland Jazz Band, linger in the sun, and visit with the...

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203

Downtown

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs follows researchers as they piece together the archeological and genetic clues of Egyptian mummies. In addition to increasing our understanding of the culture, religion, medicine and daily life thousands of years ago, scientists today are...

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs follows researchers as they piece together the archeological and genetic clues of Egyptian mummies. In addition to increasing our understanding of the culture, religion, medicine and daily life thousands of years ago, scientists today are...

Everything Thomas

EnterTRAINment Junction
7379 Squire Court, West Chester, OH 45069

North

Enjoy a celebration of Thomas the Train with Thomas-themed train layouts, videos, scavenger hunt, coloring and crafts. Enjoy the kid’s train ride PLUS see all our Thomas & Friends merchandise all 15%-50% off! 

Enjoy a celebration of Thomas the Train with Thomas-themed train layouts, videos, scavenger hunt, coloring and crafts. Enjoy the kid’s train ride PLUS see all our Thomas & Friends merchandise all 15%-50% off! 

Cincinnati Celtic Festival

The Banks
150 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

The Cincinnati Celtic Festival, presented by The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Foundation and Guinness takes place in August this year directly in front of the Great American Ballpark on Freedom Way. Join us to celebrate Celtic Heritage with family fun, great food, Celtic music...

The Cincinnati Celtic Festival, presented by The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Foundation and Guinness takes place in August this year directly in front of the Great American Ballpark on Freedom Way. Join us to celebrate Celtic Heritage with family fun, great food, Celtic music...

Western & Southern Open

Lindner Family Tennis Center
5460 Courseview Drive, Mason, OH 45040

North

This Men's and Women's combined tennis tournament, held each summer at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, has hosted stars like Federer, Nadal, Sharapova and Serena Williams who all come to Cincinnati to compete for this prestigious title. Fans come from 50 states and 30...

This Men's and Women's combined tennis tournament, held each summer at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, has hosted stars like Federer, Nadal, Sharapova and Serena Williams who all come to Cincinnati to compete for this prestigious title. Fans come from 50 states and 30...

Cincinnati Reds Baseball

Cincinnati Reds
100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Warsaw Federal Incline Theater
801 Matson Place, Cincinnati, OH 45204

West

In this unmistakably American take on the war between the sexes, seven frontier women take charge of their destinies (and their men) in 1850s Oregon.  Based on the classic film, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is an authentic piece of Americana, a time-tested romantic...

In this unmistakably American take on the war between the sexes, seven frontier women take charge of their destinies (and their men) in 1850s Oregon.  Based on the classic film, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is an authentic piece of Americana, a time-tested romantic...

ComedySportz Cincinnati

Memorial Hall
1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Summer vacation is almost over and it’s back to school, so give those kids a treat and bring them down to Memorial Hall for a ComedySportz Match. Laughs are guaranteed as the Cincinnati Big Machine and the Northern Kentucky Grass take the field and make up scenes, games and...

Summer vacation is almost over and it’s back to school, so give those kids a treat and bring them down to Memorial Hall for a ComedySportz Match. Laughs are guaranteed as the Cincinnati Big Machine and the Northern Kentucky Grass take the field and make up scenes, games and...

Historic Schoolhouse Open House

Shawnee Lookout
2008 Lawrenceburg Road, North Bend, OH 45052

West

Take a step back in time and catch a glimpse of life in the early 1800s. Visit our historic springhouse schoolhouse to explore what early Ohioan life was like. Shawnee Lookout/Historic Cabin Area.

Take a step back in time and catch a glimpse of life in the early 1800s. Visit our historic springhouse schoolhouse to explore what early Ohioan life was like. Shawnee Lookout/Historic Cabin Area.

Reggae Sundays

The Beach Waterpark
2590 Water Park Drive, Mason, OH 45040

North

Come to the Beach Waterpark every Sunday night and enjoy live Reggae music at the Stage at Sunset Beach.

Come to the Beach Waterpark every Sunday night and enjoy live Reggae music at the Stage at Sunset Beach.

Summermusik: Spanish Dances

Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202

East

The CCO returns to the Cincinnati Art Museum for another fabulous afternoon of music with a Spanish flair. Enjoy an intimate performance with guitar legend Pepe Romero as he is joined by exhilarating flamenco dancer Arleen Hurtado and palmero Gabriel Osuna. Come early to enjoy a...

The CCO returns to the Cincinnati Art Museum for another fabulous afternoon of music with a Spanish flair. Enjoy an intimate performance with guitar legend Pepe Romero as he is joined by exhilarating flamenco dancer Arleen Hurtado and palmero Gabriel Osuna. Come early to enjoy a...

Cuba: Journey to the Heart of the Caribbean

Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203

Downtown

In association with BBC Earth, and filmed exclusively for OMNIMAX screens, discover a land preserved in time, yet continually poised on the cusp of dramatic change. Dive into the culture of the largest island in the Caribbean, a vibrant mix of meticulously maintained colonial...

In association with BBC Earth, and filmed exclusively for OMNIMAX screens, discover a land preserved in time, yet continually poised on the cusp of dramatic change. Dive into the culture of the largest island in the Caribbean, a vibrant mix of meticulously maintained colonial...

Florence Freedom Baseball

Florence Freedom
7950 Freedom Way, Florence, KY 41042

South

The Florence Freedom Professional Baseball team is a member of the independent Frontier League. Freedom games offer post-game bands, fireworks, giveaways, discounted tickets, food and drink specials and promotional theme nights.

The Florence Freedom Professional Baseball team is a member of the independent Frontier League. Freedom games offer post-game bands, fireworks, giveaways, discounted tickets, food and drink specials and promotional theme nights.

DBL Law OTR Performs

Washington Park
1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Every Sunday, enjoy an evening of free arts programming in the Park that is sure to please the whole family.

Every Sunday, enjoy an evening of free arts programming in the Park that is sure to please the whole family.

Band on the Lawn

St. John's United Church of Christ
415 Park Avenue, Newport, KY 41071

South

BAND ON THE LAWN: Come on out and have a good time and send off summer in style with the Florence Community Band! Food and drinks will be available, and you’ll be enjoying some great music by these talented local musicians.The fun starts at 6:00 pm on the Nelson Place lawn.

BAND ON THE LAWN: Come on out and have a good time and send off summer in style with the Florence Community Band! Food and drinks will be available, and you’ll be enjoying some great music by these talented local musicians.The fun starts at 6:00 pm on the Nelson Place lawn.

Family Dinner Cruise

BB Riverboats
101 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071

South

Experience the Mighty Ohio River with the whole family on this Sunday Family Dinner Cruise. Guests will enjoy a wonderful buffet meal, a two-hour river cruise and special entertainment. And with an earlier cruise time, you can have great family fun and still get the kids to bed...

Experience the Mighty Ohio River with the whole family on this Sunday Family Dinner Cruise. Guests will enjoy a wonderful buffet meal, a two-hour river cruise and special entertainment. And with an earlier cruise time, you can have great family fun and still get the kids to bed...

Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream & Romeo and Juliet

Washington Park
1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.

Chinese Transcontinental Railroad Workers Exhibits

Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Main Library
800 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

The Chinese Railroad Workers Photography Exhibit will be on display at the downtown location of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County from August 1 to August 31 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the American Transcontinental Railroad completion and the...

The Chinese Railroad Workers Photography Exhibit will be on display at the downtown location of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County from August 1 to August 31 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the American Transcontinental Railroad completion and the...

Pumpkin Blow Event

Neusole Glassworks
11925 Kemper Springs Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45240

North

With help from our professional glassblowers, you will sculpt your own pumpkin from hot molten glass! Everyone must be 5 years or older. Reservations required by phone (513-751-3292). Scheduled in 30 minute increments per person. $40 per person. Payment due upon scheduling....

With help from our professional glassblowers, you will sculpt your own pumpkin from hot molten glass! Everyone must be 5 years or older. Reservations required by phone (513-751-3292). Scheduled in 30 minute increments per person. $40 per person. Payment due upon scheduling....

Stevie Wonder Reimagined

Memorial Hall
1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame jazz pianist Phil DeGreg and his highly regarded trio of Aaron Jacobs and John Taylor join with guitarist Brad Myers to reimagine the songs of Stevie Wonder.  The melodies are all still there, but with surprising improvisational twists. Jazz...

Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame jazz pianist Phil DeGreg and his highly regarded trio of Aaron Jacobs and John Taylor join with guitarist Brad Myers to reimagine the songs of Stevie Wonder.  The melodies are all still there, but with surprising improvisational twists. Jazz...

World War I at Home and Abroad

Harmon Museum
105 S. Broadway, Lebanon, OH 45036

North

As the 100th anniversary of World War I comes to an end, Harmon Museum has mounted an exhibit honoring America’s involvement in the war. World War I at Home and Abroad tells not only the soldiers’ stories but also the war effort at home. The exhibit runs through November 11,...

As the 100th anniversary of World War I comes to an end, Harmon Museum has mounted an exhibit honoring America’s involvement in the war. World War I at Home and Abroad tells not only the soldiers’ stories but also the war effort at home. The exhibit runs through November 11,...

Tuesday Summer Family Nights

Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum
4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232

North

Special hours on Tuesdays June, July, and August for family fun. 45 miles of paved roadways available to everyone for bicycling, baby strollers, walking, jogging and any other non-motorized means of transportation.

Special hours on Tuesdays June, July, and August for family fun. 45 miles of paved roadways available to everyone for bicycling, baby strollers, walking, jogging and any other non-motorized means of transportation.

Outdoor Fitness Series

Winton Woods
10245 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231

North

Take part in a free outdoor fitness class in the park! Weekly classes are taught by YMCA of Greater Cincinnati instructors and offerings rotate among hip-hop, aerobics, kickboxing, cardio combo and Zumba. Don’t forget your water bottle! Winton Woods/Harbor. Every Tuesday!

Take part in a free outdoor fitness class in the park! Weekly classes are taught by YMCA of Greater Cincinnati instructors and offerings rotate among hip-hop, aerobics, kickboxing, cardio combo and Zumba. Don’t forget your water bottle! Winton Woods/Harbor. Every Tuesday!

Blue Ash Summer Concert Series

Blue Ash Nature Park
4337 Cooper Rd, Blue Ash, OH 45242

North

Enjoy free live music every Tuesday at the Blue Ash Nature Park.

Enjoy free live music every Tuesday at the Blue Ash Nature Park.

Fountain Feud

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Take game night to the Square every Tuesday from 7p-9p for our version of the classic TV Gameshow. Fountain Feud’s format is similar to our popular Trivia game, but the difference is teams are challenged to identify the most popular answers, instead of having to know the...

Take game night to the Square every Tuesday from 7p-9p for our version of the classic TV Gameshow. Fountain Feud’s format is similar to our popular Trivia game, but the difference is teams are challenged to identify the most popular answers, instead of having to know the...

Taft’s Bluegrass Live Music Series

Taft's Brewing Co. Brewpourium
4831 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232

Uptown

Taft's is hosting an outdoor bluegrass music series every month this summer! See their new extended outdoor space, play some games, and enjoy hand-made pizza and fresh brews.  The show will go on rain or shine, the bands will music inside for inclement weather. ...

Taft's is hosting an outdoor bluegrass music series every month this summer! See their new extended outdoor space, play some games, and enjoy hand-made pizza and fresh brews.  The show will go on rain or shine, the bands will music inside for inclement weather. ...

Movies in the Park

Liberty Center
7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, OH 45069

North

Whether you like a classic flick or a new film, get to Liberty Center Tuesday nights this summer for a free movie night in the park. 

Whether you like a classic flick or a new film, get to Liberty Center Tuesday nights this summer for a free movie night in the park.