Festivals & Special Events
Find Festivals & Special Events in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
You’ll never be able to say there’s nothing to do in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky! Search thousands of events in our online database. We make it easy for you to filter by category – like festivals and special events – and/or by date so you can create the perfect itinerary for your getaway. There’s always more to explore, new adventures to be had and memories to be made in Cincinnati USA!
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Island Wheel
Coney Island
East
Island Wheel
Coney Island
East
Take a ride on the largest Ferris wheel-style ride in North America at Coney Island. Enjoy a breathtaking view 155 feet above the Ohio River, both during the day, and at night.
Take a ride on the largest Ferris wheel-style ride in North America at Coney Island. Enjoy a breathtaking view 155 feet above the Ohio River, both during the day, and at night.
Vibe Marketplace
Fountain Square
Downtown
Vibe Marketplace
Fountain Square
Downtown
Enjoy food, shopping, art, and live music.
Enjoy food, shopping, art, and live music.
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...
Friday Night Grill Outs
Lake Isabella
East
Friday Night Grill Outs
Lake Isabella
East
Start the weekend off on a good note. Enjoy live music and grilled favorites with your family all at beautiful Lake Isabella. The park boathouse and playground will also be open for after-dinner fishing & fun.
Start the weekend off on a good note. Enjoy live music and grilled favorites with your family all at beautiful Lake Isabella. The park boathouse and playground will also be open for after-dinner fishing & fun.
Taps, Tastes, & Tunes
Streets of West Chester
North
Taps, Tastes, & Tunes
Streets of West Chester
North
Fill up on flavors of Butler County at Taps, Taste and Tunes presented by Miller Lite. This exciting new summer event will appeal to the senses with the smells and tastes of the delicious local fare, the sounds of the areas booming live music scene and the sight of the beautiful...
Fill up on flavors of Butler County at Taps, Taste and Tunes presented by Miller Lite. This exciting new summer event will appeal to the senses with the smells and tastes of the delicious local fare, the sounds of the areas booming live music scene and the sight of the beautiful...
Panegyri Greek Festival
Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
North
Panegyri Greek Festival
Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
North
Authentic Greek cuisine, pastries, music, dancing, raffles, games and amusement rides. Free parking at and shuttle from St. Xavier High School.
Authentic Greek cuisine, pastries, music, dancing, raffles, games and amusement rides. Free parking at and shuttle from St. Xavier High School.
U.S. Junior Olympics Synchronized Swimming Championship
Miami University
North
U.S. Junior Olympics Synchronized Swimming Championship
Miami University
North
Welcoming the crème of the crop in synchronized swimming, the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati Synchrogators and Miami University are excited to host the 2018 U.S. Junior Olympic Synchronized Swimming Championship sponsored by USA Synchro. The event will showcase the power, beauty,...
Welcoming the crème of the crop in synchronized swimming, the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati Synchrogators and Miami University are excited to host the 2018 U.S. Junior Olympic Synchronized Swimming Championship sponsored by USA Synchro. The event will showcase the power, beauty,...
Local Daylily Farm Open to Public
Arrasmith Farm
South
Local Daylily Farm Open to Public
Arrasmith Farm
South
Like a Monet painting, a profusion of colorful daylilies splash across a scenic country hillside just minutes from Route 8 and the Ohio river. Enjoy the horses and old barn as you stroll past 100's of daylily varieties in new vibrant and pastel colors with ruffles, doubles, and...
Like a Monet painting, a profusion of colorful daylilies splash across a scenic country hillside just minutes from Route 8 and the Ohio river. Enjoy the horses and old barn as you stroll past 100's of daylily varieties in new vibrant and pastel colors with ruffles, doubles, and...
Cincinnati Pride Parade and Festival
Sawyer Point & Yeatman's Cove
Downtown
Cincinnati Pride Parade and Festival
Sawyer Point & Yeatman's Cove
Downtown
Two-hour parade with famous grand marshal, main festival with music, drag queens, beer and spirits, and Family Fun Zone.
Two-hour parade with famous grand marshal, main festival with music, drag queens, beer and spirits, and Family Fun Zone.
Princess Cruise
BB Riverboats
South
Princess Cruise
BB Riverboats
South
We respectfully request that all Royal Princesses join us for an enchanting afternoon aboard our Princess Cruise. Enjoy a unique cruise featuring a DJ, dancing and appearances by some of your favorite fairy tale princesses that we all love. Bring your "Little Princess" onboard...
We respectfully request that all Royal Princesses join us for an enchanting afternoon aboard our Princess Cruise. Enjoy a unique cruise featuring a DJ, dancing and appearances by some of your favorite fairy tale princesses that we all love. Bring your "Little Princess" onboard...
Are We There Yet? A Rhinegeist 5th Anniversary Adventure.
Rhinegeist Brewery
Downtown
Are We There Yet? A Rhinegeist 5th Anniversary Adventure.
Rhinegeist Brewery
Downtown
Pack up the family and gas up the station wagon, Rhinegeist is turning 5 and we’re celebrating with an adventure of epic proportions. Cruise through the brewery on June 23rd for attractions worthy of the Guinness Book, sweeping views of natural wonders, and of course, a...
Pack up the family and gas up the station wagon, Rhinegeist is turning 5 and we’re celebrating with an adventure of epic proportions. Cruise through the brewery on June 23rd for attractions worthy of the Guinness Book, sweeping views of natural wonders, and of course, a...
QSCSMB Regatta
Village Green Park
North
QSCSMB Regatta
Village Green Park
North
Radio controlled and static scale model boats on display and operating in the pond at Fairfield Ohio Village Green Park
Radio controlled and static scale model boats on display and operating in the pond at Fairfield Ohio Village Green Park
Northside Music Festival
Northside Tavern
Uptown
Northside Music Festival
Northside Tavern
Uptown
Enjoy killer bands and great vibes on 3 stages.
Enjoy killer bands and great vibes on 3 stages.
Nitro Circus: Next Level Tour
Nippert Stadium
Uptown
Nitro Circus: Next Level Tour
Nippert Stadium
Uptown
Full-moto show with death-defying tricks, stunts and thrills.
Full-moto show with death-defying tricks, stunts and thrills.
Billboard Hot 100 90s Party
The Roosevelt Room
North
Billboard Hot 100 90s Party
The Roosevelt Room
North
Are you ready for a party that will be all that and a bag of chips? We're throwing a Billboard Hot 100 90s party on Saturday, June 23, and we're bringing back the classics: Ring Pops, fanny packs, and hammer pants... with a musical countdown from Casey Kasem, of course! Start...
Are you ready for a party that will be all that and a bag of chips? We're throwing a Billboard Hot 100 90s party on Saturday, June 23, and we're bringing back the classics: Ring Pops, fanny packs, and hammer pants... with a musical countdown from Casey Kasem, of course! Start...
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.
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Eden Park
Uptown
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Eden Park
Uptown
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
Christmas in July
EnterTRAINment Junction
North
Christmas in July
EnterTRAINment Junction
North
Visitors can enjoy the trappings of the winter holidays during Christmas in July at EnterTRAINment Junction. The Journey to the North Pole themed walk-through experience features a snowy winter wonderland, reindeer stables, elves’ workshop, Mrs. Claus’ kitchen and, of...
Visitors can enjoy the trappings of the winter holidays during Christmas in July at EnterTRAINment Junction. The Journey to the North Pole themed walk-through experience features a snowy winter wonderland, reindeer stables, elves’ workshop, Mrs. Claus’ kitchen and, of...
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Bramble Ballfield
East
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Bramble Ballfield
East
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
Ohio Chautauqua 2018: Modern Legends
Susanna Park
East
Ohio Chautauqua 2018: Modern Legends
Susanna Park
East
Gather under the tent with neighbors and friends for an evening of live music, living history, and engagement.
Gather under the tent with neighbors and friends for an evening of live music, living history, and engagement.
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Findlay Street Boys and Girls Club
Downtown
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Findlay Street Boys and Girls Club
Downtown
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
Summer Series For Kids
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum
North
Summer Series For Kids
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum
North
Summer Series for Kids is a specialized events for children, aged 5 through 12. These events are programs designed by local educators and artists to offer entertaining, interactive and educational experiences for students and adults. The programs are free with paid admission and...
Summer Series for Kids is a specialized events for children, aged 5 through 12. These events are programs designed by local educators and artists to offer entertaining, interactive and educational experiences for students and adults. The programs are free with paid admission and...
Community Night
Findlay Market
Downtown
Community Night
Findlay Market
Downtown
Join us for Community Night at Findlay Market! Each Thursday, a rotating lineup of arts groups, community groups and non-profits will showcase their amazing talents, and provide entertainment and learning opportunities.
Join us for Community Night at Findlay Market! Each Thursday, a rotating lineup of arts groups, community groups and non-profits will showcase their amazing talents, and provide entertainment and learning opportunities.
