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Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion
Sawyer Point
Downtown
Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion
Sawyer Point
Downtown
The Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion Celebration was inaugurated in August 1989 in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is held annually the 3rd weekend of August in various locations that includes a day-long celebration at Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove. Through the generous support of...
The Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion Celebration was inaugurated in August 1989 in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is held annually the 3rd weekend of August in various locations that includes a day-long celebration at Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove. Through the generous support of...
An Apothecary Soul Garden
Krohn Conservatory
Uptown
An Apothecary Soul Garden
Krohn Conservatory
Uptown
Take a stroll through the apothecary garden filled with herbs and healing plants. Not only will you learn about traditional remedies and recipes used to treat ailments, but you can explore our own rendition of a rustic and charming apothecary shop! You will find a calming blend...
Take a stroll through the apothecary garden filled with herbs and healing plants. Not only will you learn about traditional remedies and recipes used to treat ailments, but you can explore our own rendition of a rustic and charming apothecary shop! You will find a calming blend...
Everything Thomas
EnterTRAINment Junction
North
Everything Thomas
EnterTRAINment Junction
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!
Pirates of the Ohio Cruise
BB Riverboats
South
Pirates of the Ohio Cruise
BB Riverboats
South
Ahoy Mateys! Board the Captain's boat for an afternoon cruise full of fun and games for the entire family. The kids will pick up their free pirate hat and eye patch before boarding this popular cruise on the Ohio River. Get your pirate tattoo or participate in one of our pirate...
Ahoy Mateys! Board the Captain's boat for an afternoon cruise full of fun and games for the entire family. The kids will pick up their free pirate hat and eye patch before boarding this popular cruise on the Ohio River. Get your pirate tattoo or participate in one of our pirate...
Explore Day-Explore Astronomy
Creation Museum
South
Explore Day-Explore Astronomy
Creation Museum
South
Have you ever wondered what a sun spot is or why the planet earth is so special in our universe? Buckle up for an adventure-filled day and prepare to marvel at God’s handiwork as we “Explore” Astronomy. Whether day or night, Dr. Danny Faulkner has proven an excellent guide...
Have you ever wondered what a sun spot is or why the planet earth is so special in our universe? Buckle up for an adventure-filled day and prepare to marvel at God’s handiwork as we “Explore” Astronomy. Whether day or night, Dr. Danny Faulkner has proven an excellent guide...
St. Mary of the Assumption Parish Festival
St. Mary of the Assumption Parish
South
St. Mary of the Assumption Parish Festival
St. Mary of the Assumption Parish
South
Delicious chicken dinners will be served on Saturday from 3:30pm - 7:30pm in the air-conditioned cafeteria. Carry outs will also be available. There will be games, concessions, and booths for all ages. Children will enjoy the bounce houses and kiddie land. Friday night will...
Delicious chicken dinners will be served on Saturday from 3:30pm - 7:30pm in the air-conditioned cafeteria. Carry outs will also be available. There will be games, concessions, and booths for all ages. Children will enjoy the bounce houses and kiddie land. Friday night will...
St. William Parish Festival
St. William Church
West
St. William Parish Festival
St. William Church
West
Thursday, August 16, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em Tournament | Doors open at 5:30PM, starts at 6:30PM | $50 buy-in (no re-buys) | 50% Payout | Food and Beverages available | Call 921-0247 to register Friday, August 17, 6:00 PM - 12:00 AMADULT ONLY...
Thursday, August 16, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em Tournament | Doors open at 5:30PM, starts at 6:30PM | $50 buy-in (no re-buys) | 50% Payout | Food and Beverages available | Call 921-0247 to register Friday, August 17, 6:00 PM - 12:00 AMADULT ONLY...
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Stanbery Park
East
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Stanbery Park
East
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
August Flower Bar & Farm Tour
The Marmalade Lily
East
August Flower Bar & Farm Tour
The Marmalade Lily
East
Enjoy an evening of inspiration and creative bliss at the flower farm! Begin with snacks and refreshments. Bring your favorite wine to share and we will provide the stemware! Take a look behind the scenes during the farm tour before we begin creating with buckets of colorful...
Enjoy an evening of inspiration and creative bliss at the flower farm! Begin with snacks and refreshments. Bring your favorite wine to share and we will provide the stemware! Take a look behind the scenes during the farm tour before we begin creating with buckets of colorful...
After Tennis Party
The Roosevelt Room
North
After Tennis Party
The Roosevelt Room
North
Make a racket at The Roosevelt Room for our first annual ATP (After Tennis Party), sponsored by Ketel One Botanicals! • Walk the red carpet and strike a pose for the camera • Watch TV coverage of the Western & Southern Open • Sip on themed cocktails and enjoy exclusive...
Make a racket at The Roosevelt Room for our first annual ATP (After Tennis Party), sponsored by Ketel One Botanicals! • Walk the red carpet and strike a pose for the camera • Watch TV coverage of the Western & Southern Open • Sip on themed cocktails and enjoy exclusive...
Rockin' Friday
Rockin' Jump Cincinnati
North
Rockin' Friday
Rockin' Jump Cincinnati
North
Rockin’ Friday is Rockin’ Jumps, The Ultimate Trampoline Park’s, weekly Friday night program for teens and tweens ages 11-17. Drop them off from 8pm-10pm every Friday for fitness and fun with all their friends!
Rockin’ Friday is Rockin’ Jumps, The Ultimate Trampoline Park’s, weekly Friday night program for teens and tweens ages 11-17. Drop them off from 8pm-10pm every Friday for fitness and fun with all their friends!
Rockin' Tots
Rockin' Jump Cincinnati
North
Rockin' Tots
Rockin' Jump Cincinnati
North
At Rockin’ Jump, the Ultimate Trampoline Park, toddlers 6 and under can expend all their endless energy on our trampolines 6 days a week with Rockin’ Tots.
At Rockin’ Jump, the Ultimate Trampoline Park, toddlers 6 and under can expend all their endless energy on our trampolines 6 days a week with Rockin’ Tots.
Day Out With Thomas
Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad
North
Day Out With Thomas
Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad
North
Thomas the Tank Engine visits Lebanon, OH for a 25 minute train ride and children's activities.
Thomas the Tank Engine visits Lebanon, OH for a 25 minute train ride and children's activities.
OPEN HOUSE
Anderson Community Center
East
OPEN HOUSE
Anderson Community Center
East
TV Toastmasters Has Openings for New Members, Anderson Twsp. See yourself speak on TV, TV Toastmasters is unique. The entire meeting is videotaped for fast track public speaking improvement. Our method will help you overcome public speaking fears and anxiety. We’re the only...
TV Toastmasters Has Openings for New Members, Anderson Twsp. See yourself speak on TV, TV Toastmasters is unique. The entire meeting is videotaped for fast track public speaking improvement. Our method will help you overcome public speaking fears and anxiety. We’re the only...
My Furry Valentine SUMMER Mega Pet Adoption Event
Sharonville Convention Center
North
My Furry Valentine SUMMER Mega Pet Adoption Event
Sharonville Convention Center
North
Join us August 18th & 19th, for PhoDOGrapher’s first-ever Summer My Furry Valentine, the Tri-State’s largest companion animal adoption event. Sponsored by The Petco Foundation, the event aims to find homes for the area’s rescue and shelter animals to help end the...
Join us August 18th & 19th, for PhoDOGrapher’s first-ever Summer My Furry Valentine, the Tri-State’s largest companion animal adoption event. Sponsored by The Petco Foundation, the event aims to find homes for the area’s rescue and shelter animals to help end the...
Super Hero Cruise
BB Riverboats
South
Super Hero Cruise
BB Riverboats
South
BB Riverboats requests your presence for this 2-hour cruise complete with official Super Hero Training. Bring the whole family to learn the ins and outs of being a Super Hero and test out your skills as you learn them. After you have mastered your special powers, show them off...
BB Riverboats requests your presence for this 2-hour cruise complete with official Super Hero Training. Bring the whole family to learn the ins and outs of being a Super Hero and test out your skills as you learn them. After you have mastered your special powers, show them off...
Hops in the Hangar: A Craft Beer Event
Middletown Regional Airport
North
Hops in the Hangar: A Craft Beer Event
Middletown Regional Airport
North
The First Annual Hops in the Hangar is a unique, craft beer aficionado's event that will surely take flight. Gathering a blend of craft beer fans and aviation enthusiasts in an airplane hangar, Hops in the Hangar will be an EPIC event here in the tri-state area. Beer has never...
The First Annual Hops in the Hangar is a unique, craft beer aficionado's event that will surely take flight. Gathering a blend of craft beer fans and aviation enthusiasts in an airplane hangar, Hops in the Hangar will be an EPIC event here in the tri-state area. Beer has never...
Chuck Wagon Dinner Ride
Bonnybrook Farms
North
Chuck Wagon Dinner Ride
Bonnybrook Farms
North
A Chuck Wagon Dinner Ride offers a FUN Evening of GREAT Food and Camaraderie for Families, Friends and Groups of all Sizes on a Beautiful and Historic 370 Acre Working Farm. Work up a hearty appetite before dinner with some "Fun on the Farm" Activities: Clodhopper Golf • Giant...
A Chuck Wagon Dinner Ride offers a FUN Evening of GREAT Food and Camaraderie for Families, Friends and Groups of all Sizes on a Beautiful and Historic 370 Acre Working Farm. Work up a hearty appetite before dinner with some "Fun on the Farm" Activities: Clodhopper Golf • Giant...
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Vinoklet Winery and Restaurant
North
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Vinoklet Winery and Restaurant
North
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
Rockin' Saturday
Rockin' Jump Cincinnati
North
Rockin' Saturday
Rockin' Jump Cincinnati
North
Rockin’ Saturday at Rockin’ Jump the Ultimate Trampoline Park is for ALL ages! Enjoy a night of jumps every Saturday 8pm-10pm. Just $18 per jumper!
Rockin’ Saturday at Rockin’ Jump the Ultimate Trampoline Park is for ALL ages! Enjoy a night of jumps every Saturday 8pm-10pm. Just $18 per jumper!
CEC 4th Annual CAR SHOW
CEC
North
CEC 4th Annual CAR SHOW
CEC
North
Free to view the cars. plus DJ Phil Pre-register a car for $10, It's $15 day of the show. Delicious lunch options, raffle prizes, door prizes, split the pot and so much more!!! 25 Trophies will be awarded All Entries Welcome! A.M.M.Y! Dash Plaques to the first 100 vehicles Guest...
Free to view the cars. plus DJ Phil Pre-register a car for $10, It's $15 day of the show. Delicious lunch options, raffle prizes, door prizes, split the pot and so much more!!! 25 Trophies will be awarded All Entries Welcome! A.M.M.Y! Dash Plaques to the first 100 vehicles Guest...
Holocaust and Humanity Center Open House - Holocaust Rescue Story
Rockwern Academy
North
Holocaust and Humanity Center Open House - Holocaust Rescue Story
Rockwern Academy
North
Learn the fascinating story of how Dr. Fred Wagshul's search for his biological family led to the discovery of how the unwavering morality and unfathomable courage of one man, Dr. Mohamed Helmy, an Arab, saved an entire Jewish family during the Holocaust. That family was Fred's...
Learn the fascinating story of how Dr. Fred Wagshul's search for his biological family led to the discovery of how the unwavering morality and unfathomable courage of one man, Dr. Mohamed Helmy, an Arab, saved an entire Jewish family during the Holocaust. That family was Fred's...
Historic Buildings Open House
Shawnee Lookout
West
Historic Buildings Open House
Shawnee Lookout
West
Take a step back in time and catch a glimpse of life in the 1800s. See a cabin built in 1795 and two-story springhouse/schoolhouse dating from 1800.
Take a step back in time and catch a glimpse of life in the 1800s. See a cabin built in 1795 and two-story springhouse/schoolhouse dating from 1800.
Family Flight Time
Rockin' Jump Cincinnati
North
Family Flight Time
Rockin' Jump Cincinnati
North
#FamilyFlightTime is back tonight for only $55! Grab your family for the fun that never ends on our trampolines. #RockinFun #FamilyandFun
#FamilyFlightTime is back tonight for only $55! Grab your family for the fun that never ends on our trampolines. #RockinFun #FamilyandFun
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Washington Park
Downtown
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Washington Park
Downtown
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
5-Year Anniversary
The St. Clair
Uptown
5-Year Anniversary
The St. Clair
Uptown
It's been a wild 5 years, so we're celebrating our anniversary with a week-long party starting on Monday, August 20th! Take advantage of our reverse countdown specials leading up to the blowout bash on Saturday, August 25th! Join us to party hard one last time before classes...
It's been a wild 5 years, so we're celebrating our anniversary with a week-long party starting on Monday, August 20th! Take advantage of our reverse countdown specials leading up to the blowout bash on Saturday, August 25th! Join us to party hard one last time before classes...
Explore Day-Explore Genetics
Creation Museum
South
Explore Day-Explore Genetics
Creation Museum
South
Have you ever wondered why DNA makes you “you”? Have you ever said to someone, “Stop copying me!” Interestingly, this is not something we want say to our DNA. One of God’s incredible biological designs is the DNA alphabet of life. If you are interested in exploring the...
Have you ever wondered why DNA makes you “you”? Have you ever said to someone, “Stop copying me!” Interestingly, this is not something we want say to our DNA. One of God’s incredible biological designs is the DNA alphabet of life. If you are interested in exploring the...
Rockin' Wednesday
Rockin' Jump Cincinnati
North
Rockin' Wednesday
Rockin' Jump Cincinnati
North
Every Wednesday gather your friends and head to Rockin’ Jump, The Ultimate Trampoline Park, for two hours of fun for the price of one!
Every Wednesday gather your friends and head to Rockin’ Jump, The Ultimate Trampoline Park, for two hours of fun for the price of one!
