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World Fare

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Enjoy food from vendors specializing in international cuisine every Wednesday from 11a-2p this summer on the Square. Vendor line-ups will be announced on our Facebook page each week. Follow us so you don’t miss out!

Enjoy food from vendors specializing in international cuisine every Wednesday from 11a-2p this summer on the Square. Vendor line-ups will be announced on our Facebook page each week. Follow us so you don’t miss out!

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...

Concerts in the Square

Liberty Center
7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, OH 45069

North

Put on your boogie shoes and head down to The Square for Liberty Center's Concert Series!

Put on your boogie shoes and head down to The Square for Liberty Center's Concert Series!

Workout on the Green

Washington Park
1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

No contracts. No excuses. Just FREE fitness in Washington Park. All classes are led by licensed, trained instructors. Spring schedule coming soon. Thank you to our sponsor P&G! Workout on the Green is a part of the Wellness Series powered by Lykins Energy Solutions.

No contracts. No excuses. Just FREE fitness in Washington Park. All classes are led by licensed, trained instructors. Spring schedule coming soon. Thank you to our sponsor P&G! Workout on the Green is a part of the Wellness Series powered by Lykins Energy Solutions.

Wine Wednesday with Old Green Eyes & BBG

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen
4632 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

East

BrewRiver is offering /2 off on boutique wine choices with the bonus of the best music in town. Old Green Eyes and BBG bringing The Great American Song Book back every Wednesday Night!

BrewRiver is offering /2 off on boutique wine choices with the bonus of the best music in town. Old Green Eyes and BBG bringing The Great American Song Book back every Wednesday Night!

Open Mic Night

Bean & Barley
2005 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208

East

Music, poetry, spoken word! Join for an Open Mic Night every Wednesday from 7-9pm featuring rotating $4 pints. The coffee bar will be open as well!

Music, poetry, spoken word! Join for an Open Mic Night every Wednesday from 7-9pm featuring rotating $4 pints. The coffee bar will be open as well!

Fountain Square Eats

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Downtown’s favorite food truck food court, FSQ Eats, returns to Fountain Square! FSQ Eats is every Thursday from 11a-2p from April 4- October 10. Food truck line-ups will be announced on Fountain Square's Facebook page weekly.

Downtown’s favorite food truck food court, FSQ Eats, returns to Fountain Square! FSQ Eats is every Thursday from 11a-2p from April 4- October 10. Food truck line-ups will be announced on Fountain Square's Facebook page weekly.

RiversEdge Summer Concert Series

Marcum Park
116 Dayton Street, Hamilton, OH 45011

North

The RiversEdge Summer Concert Series presents free musical acts every year. The shows feature only the best local and national touring performers. 

The RiversEdge Summer Concert Series presents free musical acts every year. The shows feature only the best local and national touring performers. 

Salsa on the Square

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

P&G’s Salsa On The Square features live local and regional Latin bands specializing in Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Latin Jazz. In addition to the live music, local dance instructors host large dance classes teaching basic and intermediate Latin dancing. Great food and cold...

P&G’s Salsa On The Square features live local and regional Latin bands specializing in Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Latin Jazz. In addition to the live music, local dance instructors host large dance classes teaching basic and intermediate Latin dancing. Great food and cold...

Final Friday

Pendleton Art Center
1310 Pendleton St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Studios of the Pendleton Art Center are open to the public, giving guests the opportunity to view creative art space, as well as purchase one-of-a-kind artwork directly from artists. Meet artists, view and purchase their artwork, attend lectures, watch live demenostrations and...

Studios of the Pendleton Art Center are open to the public, giving guests the opportunity to view creative art space, as well as purchase one-of-a-kind artwork directly from artists. Meet artists, view and purchase their artwork, attend lectures, watch live demenostrations and...

Sunday Brunch with Todd Tepburn on the 88's

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen
4632 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

East

Todd Zook Hepburn and BrewRiver's New Orleans Brunch go together like Forest and Jenny! Join BrewRiver each Sunday for piano and blues and the best damn brunch in town!

Todd Zook Hepburn and BrewRiver's New Orleans Brunch go together like Forest and Jenny! Join BrewRiver each Sunday for piano and blues and the best damn brunch in town!

Western & Southern / WEBN Fireworks at Riverfest

Sawyer Point
Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

This traditional, end-of-summer event began more than 40 years ago when WEBN treated the tri-state to a fireworks show in honor of the radio station's 10th anniversary. The party, held annually at Sawyer Point on Sunday of Labor Day weekend, has grown into an all-day affair with...

This traditional, end-of-summer event began more than 40 years ago when WEBN treated the tri-state to a fireworks show in honor of the radio station's 10th anniversary. The party, held annually at Sawyer Point on Sunday of Labor Day weekend, has grown into an all-day affair with...

Art on Vine at Fountain Square

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Art show featuring fine art and handmade goods for sale from 75+ local Cincinnati artists.  

Art show featuring fine art and handmade goods for sale from 75+ local Cincinnati artists.  

Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz

Locoba by Platform
1201 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Every Monday night Locoba by Platform is hosting trivia! There will be 8 rounds of audio, visual, and live hosted trivia. 6 players or less per team.

Every Monday night Locoba by Platform is hosting trivia! There will be 8 rounds of audio, visual, and live hosted trivia. 6 players or less per team.

Trivia Night

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Every Monday from 7PM to 9PM, grab your friends and head to the Square for gift card prizes and plenty of fast-paced trivia! Teams must consist of no more than eight members in order to play. Fountain Square concessions offer beer, wine, drink specials, and Coca-Cola products...

Every Monday from 7PM to 9PM, grab your friends and head to the Square for gift card prizes and plenty of fast-paced trivia! Teams must consist of no more than eight members in order to play. Fountain Square concessions offer beer, wine, drink specials, and Coca-Cola products...

Homebrewed Independent Movie Night at Urban Artifact

Urban Artifact
1660 Blue Rock St., Cincinnati, OH 45223

West

Come every first Monday in the Taproom Lounge at Urban Artifact as Katharine Steele presents and screens local independent movies along with Q & A and interviews    Free to the public // All ages with parental guidance 

Come every first Monday in the Taproom Lounge at Urban Artifact as Katharine Steele presents and screens local independent movies along with Q & A and interviews    Free to the public // All ages with parental guidance 

Strauss Troy Market

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Spend your lunch hour enjoying one of the city’s most unique shopping experiences. Every Tuesday from 11a-2p local vendors will offer everything from fresh produce and lunch food to sweet treats and handmade items at the Strauss Troy Market on Fountain Square.

Spend your lunch hour enjoying one of the city’s most unique shopping experiences. Every Tuesday from 11a-2p local vendors will offer everything from fresh produce and lunch food to sweet treats and handmade items at the Strauss Troy Market on Fountain Square.

Fountain Fued

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...

Alive After 5

Downtown Hamilton
, Hamilton, OH 45011

North

Alive After 5 is a monthly shop hop in downtown Hamilton. Each month is themed and will includes costume contests, scavenger hunts, and other family-friendly activities. Every first Thursday of each month in the Spring and Summer! 

Alive After 5 is a monthly shop hop in downtown Hamilton. Each month is themed and will includes costume contests, scavenger hunts, and other family-friendly activities. Every first Thursday of each month in the Spring and Summer! 

Shop Bellevue First Friday

Bellevue
Fairfield Avenue, Bellevue, KY 41073

South

Enjoy a fun-filled evening along historic Fairfield Avenue. The shops, restaurants, and other participating businesses are open late with many offering open houses and specials to compliment the evening’s themed activities.

Enjoy a fun-filled evening along historic Fairfield Avenue. The shops, restaurants, and other participating businesses are open late with many offering open houses and specials to compliment the evening’s themed activities.

Movie in the Park

Village Green of Fairfield
675 Deis Dr, Fairfield, OH 45014

North

Come out to the Village Green Park to experience an awesome outdoor movie experience! The Fairfield Fire Department will have pre-show fun and giveaways as a different movie is featured throughout the summer.    Movie begins at dusk! - Approx. 8PM 

Come out to the Village Green Park to experience an awesome outdoor movie experience! The Fairfield Fire Department will have pre-show fun and giveaways as a different movie is featured throughout the summer.    Movie begins at dusk! - Approx. 8PM 

The Kentucky Dragon Boat Festival...Paddling For The Pink

AJ Jolly Lake
1495 Race Track Roal, Alexandria, KY 41075

South

10th Anniversary of The Kentucky Dragon Boat Festival.

10th Anniversary of The Kentucky Dragon Boat Festival.

Family Art Adventures: L’Affichomania: The Passion for French Posters

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

Downtown

Explore the galleries and make memories at the Taft through this fun and interactive experience. Families will be led on an exciting adventure through the exhibition using games and other hands-on activities. Space is limited! Registration is recommended. Ideal for ages 8 and...

Explore the galleries and make memories at the Taft through this fun and interactive experience. Families will be led on an exciting adventure through the exhibition using games and other hands-on activities. Space is limited! Registration is recommended. Ideal for ages 8 and...

Raiders of the Lost Laughs - Stand Up Comedy Open Mic

Urban Artifact
1660 Blue Rock St., Cincinnati, OH 45223

West

Every 2nd and 4th Sunday, head to Urban Artifact for the Raiders of the Lost Laughs- Stand Up Comedy Open Mic. Comics from varying experiences are welcome to come out and get a set in. Sign ups start at 6:30pm - the show starts at 7pm Everyone who signs up gets 5 minutes (unless...

Every 2nd and 4th Sunday, head to Urban Artifact for the Raiders of the Lost Laughs- Stand Up Comedy Open Mic. Comics from varying experiences are welcome to come out and get a set in. Sign ups start at 6:30pm - the show starts at 7pm Everyone who signs up gets 5 minutes (unless...

Hamilton Flea

Marcum Park
116 Dayton Street, Hamilton, OH 45011

North

The Hamilton Flea is a curated urban flea market in downtown Hamilton that draws thousands of shoppers every year. The flea takes place in Marcum Park each second Saturday of the month from May to Septemeber. Enjoy fun, vendors, food trucks, and the unique atmosphere of one of...

The Hamilton Flea is a curated urban flea market in downtown Hamilton that draws thousands of shoppers every year. The flea takes place in Marcum Park each second Saturday of the month from May to Septemeber. Enjoy fun, vendors, food trucks, and the unique atmosphere of one of...