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Garden Workday
Pendleton School Garden
406-410 East 13th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45210
Downtown
Garden Workday
Pendleton School Garden
406-410 East 13th Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45210
Downtown
Join for a morning of working out in one of the community gardens! You'll most likely be weeding, planting, laying mulch, or whatever else needs to be done that day. They'll provide the tools you'll need, but make sure to bring water, and dress for the weather. Hope to see you...
Join for a morning of working out in one of the community gardens! You'll most likely be weeding, planting, laying mulch, or whatever else needs to be done that day. They'll provide the tools you'll need, but make sure to bring water, and dress for the weather. Hope to see you...
Land of Illusion Adventure Park
Land of Illusion Adventure Park
8762 Thomas Road, Middletown, OH 45042
North
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!
The Color Run
Cincinnati RIverfront
425 W. Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
The Color Run
Cincinnati RIverfront
425 W. Mehring Way,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Let your love shine at the happiest run under the sun! On The Color Run Love Tour, good vibes are the only kind of vibes allowed. Join us as we celebrate what we love about ourselves, each other, and the planet we all share. Run wild. Love wild. Stay wild.
Let your love shine at the happiest run under the sun! On The Color Run Love Tour, good vibes are the only kind of vibes allowed. Join us as we celebrate what we love about ourselves, each other, and the planet we all share. Run wild. Love wild. Stay wild.
Treeforestation: Invasive Removal Workday
Walnut Woods (located at Walnut Hills High School)
3250 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45207
East
Treeforestation: Invasive Removal Workday
Walnut Woods (located at Walnut Hills High School)
3250 Victory Pkwy,
Cincinnati,
OH
45207
East
There is a new project at the CGC: Treeforestation. Many of Cincinnati’s green spaces are overrun with invasive plants. They have started this reforestation project to save and protect Cincinnati’s green spaces. Work will begin by having a series of invasive removal...
There is a new project at the CGC: Treeforestation. Many of Cincinnati’s green spaces are overrun with invasive plants. They have started this reforestation project to save and protect Cincinnati’s green spaces. Work will begin by having a series of invasive removal...
Weekend Workout
Washington Park
1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Weekend Workout
Washington Park
1230 Elm Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Washington Park’s spring Weekend Workout offers a variety of FREE, rotating fitness classes led by licensed YMCA instructors 9a-10a on Saturdays. All skill-levels welcome, no experience needed. Class schedule coming soon. Weekend Workout is part of the Wellness Series powered...
Washington Park’s spring Weekend Workout offers a variety of FREE, rotating fitness classes led by licensed YMCA instructors 9a-10a on Saturdays. All skill-levels welcome, no experience needed. Class schedule coming soon. Weekend Workout is part of the Wellness Series powered...
Butterflies
Fernald Preserve Visitors Center
7400 Willey Road, Hamilton, OH 45013
North
Butterflies
Fernald Preserve Visitors Center
7400 Willey Road,
Hamilton,
OH
45013
North
Take a leisurely stroll in search of butterflies! See how to safely catch a butterfly using a net and learn how to identify local species. You’ll also look for host plants that caterpillars need to survive and thrive; great information for folks who wish to enhance their own...
Take a leisurely stroll in search of butterflies! See how to safely catch a butterfly using a net and learn how to identify local species. You’ll also look for host plants that caterpillars need to survive and thrive; great information for folks who wish to enhance their own...
Hot Diggity Dogs! on the Levee
Newport on the Levee
1 Levee Way, Newport, KY 41071
South
Hot Diggity Dogs! on the Levee
Newport on the Levee
1 Levee Way,
Newport,
KY
41071
South
Newport on the Levee is having an adopt and play day for you and your long-time or soon-to-be furry BFF! PetSmart is bringing together local NKY and Cincinnati shelters to find forever homes for some pups (and kittens). Plus, they'll have complimentary, professional family...
Newport on the Levee is having an adopt and play day for you and your long-time or soon-to-be furry BFF! PetSmart is bringing together local NKY and Cincinnati shelters to find forever homes for some pups (and kittens). Plus, they'll have complimentary, professional family...
Carload Days
The Beach Waterpark
2590 Water Park Drive, Mason, OH 45040
North
Carload Days
The Beach Waterpark
2590 Water Park Drive,
Mason,
OH
45040
North
Enter the Beach Waterpark by the carload! Only $50 per vehicle! Valid for up to 10 wristbands for person in a single vehicle: Parking included Saturdays starting at 4pm! All passengers must be wearing a seat-belt!
Enter the Beach Waterpark by the carload! Only $50 per vehicle! Valid for up to 10 wristbands for person in a single vehicle: Parking included Saturdays starting at 4pm! All passengers must be wearing a seat-belt!
Cheetah Run
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Uptown
Cheetah Run
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45220
Uptown
Guests of all ages can join the fun during the 3.1 mile run and walk through the beautiful Cincinnati Zoo. The course will feature the Zoo’s unique gardens and exotic animal exhibits, providing scenery unlike any other venue in town.
Guests of all ages can join the fun during the 3.1 mile run and walk through the beautiful Cincinnati Zoo. The course will feature the Zoo’s unique gardens and exotic animal exhibits, providing scenery unlike any other venue in town.
Yoga with Body Alive
Summit Park
4335 Glendale-Milford Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242
North
Yoga with Body Alive
Summit Park
4335 Glendale-Milford Road,
Blue Ash,
OH
45242
North
Wake up on Sunday and start your week right with yoga at 9AM. Hosted by Body Alive on the great lawn, this class is great for all ages and all levels of yogi's! Free and open to the public.
Wake up on Sunday and start your week right with yoga at 9AM. Hosted by Body Alive on the great lawn, this class is great for all ages and all levels of yogi's! Free and open to the public.
Yoga with Art
21c Museum Hotel
609 Walnut, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Yoga with Art
21c Museum Hotel
609 Walnut,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Find your inner peace at 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati’s weekly Sunday yoga series. Perfect the art of oneness as you work through a variety of poses. Sessions are just $5 at the door and are led by certified yoga teachers from Modo Yoga. Attendees should bring their own mat or...
Find your inner peace at 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati’s weekly Sunday yoga series. Perfect the art of oneness as you work through a variety of poses. Sessions are just $5 at the door and are led by certified yoga teachers from Modo Yoga. Attendees should bring their own mat or...
Zumba with Lori
Summit Park
4335 Glendale-Milford Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242
North
Zumba with Lori
Summit Park
4335 Glendale-Milford Road,
Blue Ash,
OH
45242
North
After you're stretched out from Yoga with Body Alive at 9AM, head up to the canopy for Zumba with Lori! She'll get you moving, sweating, and having a blast! Free and open to the public.
After you're stretched out from Yoga with Body Alive at 9AM, head up to the canopy for Zumba with Lori! She'll get you moving, sweating, and having a blast! Free and open to the public.
FC Cincinnati Soccer
FC Cincinnati
2700 Bearcat Way, Cincinnati, OH 45221
Uptown
FC Cincinnati Soccer
FC Cincinnati
2700 Bearcat Way,
Cincinnati,
OH
45221
Uptown
Playing since 2016, FC Cincinnati is a professional soccer club that entered Major League Soccer in 2019. Matches are held at Nippert Stadium on the campus of University of Cincinnati. Visit here for more parking information.
Playing since 2016, FC Cincinnati is a professional soccer club that entered Major League Soccer in 2019. Matches are held at Nippert Stadium on the campus of University of Cincinnati. Visit here for more parking information.
MOVEMENT by Michelob ULTRA
Great American Ballpark
100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
MOVEMENT by Michelob ULTRA
Great American Ballpark
100 Joe Nuxhall Way,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Michelob ULTRA is all about an active lifestyle - whether that's fitness, food, or fashion. We are proud to be partnering with the Cincinnati Reds to host the premier fitness festival of the summer, MOVEMENT. Come with your friends for a day of fitness and fun for all ability...
Michelob ULTRA is all about an active lifestyle - whether that's fitness, food, or fashion. We are proud to be partnering with the Cincinnati Reds to host the premier fitness festival of the summer, MOVEMENT. Come with your friends for a day of fitness and fun for all ability...
Yoga at Inwood Park
Inwood Park
2326 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45219
Uptown
Yoga at Inwood Park
Inwood Park
2326 Vine St.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45219
Uptown
Join Clifton Cultural Arts Center for a free, gentle yoga class led by a certified instructor each Monday night June 24 – August 26 from 6-7 pm. Bring your mat and a bottle of water and meet us on the newly designed lawn at Inwood Park. Free parking available behind...
Join Clifton Cultural Arts Center for a free, gentle yoga class led by a certified instructor each Monday night June 24 – August 26 from 6-7 pm. Bring your mat and a bottle of water and meet us on the newly designed lawn at Inwood Park. Free parking available behind...
Trivia Night
Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
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...
Tuesday Summer Family Nights
Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum
4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
North
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.
Workout on the Green
Washington Park
1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
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.
Outdoor Fitness & Yoga Series
Winton Woods
10245 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231
North
Outdoor Fitness & Yoga Series
Winton Woods
10245 Winton Road,
Cincinnati,
OH
45231
North
Skip the gym and head outdoors for summer workouts with Great Parks and YMCA of Greater Cincinnati! Presented by The Christ Hospital Health Network, the Outdoor Fitness & Yoga Series will be on Tuesday evenings in June, July and August. The fitness portion of the series...
Skip the gym and head outdoors for summer workouts with Great Parks and YMCA of Greater Cincinnati! Presented by The Christ Hospital Health Network, the Outdoor Fitness & Yoga Series will be on Tuesday evenings in June, July and August. The fitness portion of the series...
Outdoor Fitness Series
Winton Woods
10245 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231
North
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!
Florence Freedom Baseball
Florence Freedom
7950 Freedom Way, Florence, KY 41042
South
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.
Market Muscles
Findlay Market
1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Market Muscles
Findlay Market
1801 Race Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Findlay Market is partnering with Cincy State of Being to bring you workouts from the best fitness gurus in the city. Join for a 45-minute class at 5:30pm every Wednesday May-October in The Shed (located in the North parking lot) for unique workouts. The workouts are $10 and...
Findlay Market is partnering with Cincy State of Being to bring you workouts from the best fitness gurus in the city. Join for a 45-minute class at 5:30pm every Wednesday May-October in The Shed (located in the North parking lot) for unique workouts. The workouts are $10 and...
Drag Hosted Trivia Night at Lil's!
Lil's Bagels
308 Greenup Street, Covington, KY 41011
South
Drag Hosted Trivia Night at Lil's!
Lil's Bagels
308 Greenup Street,
Covington,
KY
41011
South
Join Lil's for DRAG QUEEN HOSTED TRIVIA w Cincinnati's Premier Queen: Mirelle Jane Divine! Drag Trivia is just like regular trivia- but better in every way! Bring your singles for Mirelle's drag performance at intermission and prepare for original trivia questions...
Join Lil's for DRAG QUEEN HOSTED TRIVIA w Cincinnati's Premier Queen: Mirelle Jane Divine! Drag Trivia is just like regular trivia- but better in every way! Bring your singles for Mirelle's drag performance at intermission and prepare for original trivia questions...
Cincinnati Bengals Football
Cincinnati Bengals
Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Cincinnati Bengals Football
Cincinnati Bengals
Paul Brown Stadium,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Who Dey! The Cincinnati Bengals, members of the North Division of the AFC in the NFL, take to the field each fall at Paul Brown Stadium, a cornerstone of Cincinnati's riverfront development with 65,535 seats on three levels, including 7,600 club seats and 114 private...
Who Dey! The Cincinnati Bengals, members of the North Division of the AFC in the NFL, take to the field each fall at Paul Brown Stadium, a cornerstone of Cincinnati's riverfront development with 65,535 seats on three levels, including 7,600 club seats and 114 private...
Trivia Night with Name-That-Tune
MVP Sports Bar & Grille
6923 Plainfield Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
North
Trivia Night with Name-That-Tune
MVP Sports Bar & Grille
6923 Plainfield Road,
Cincinnati,
OH
45236
North
Team Trivia with Name-That-Tune music rounds. Fun and free to play! Prizes to the top 3 teams. Food and beer specials.
Team Trivia with Name-That-Tune music rounds. Fun and free to play! Prizes to the top 3 teams. Food and beer specials.
FreakFest 2019
Land of Illusion Adventure Park
8762 Thomas Road, Middletown, OH 45042
North
FreakFest 2019
Land of Illusion Adventure Park
8762 Thomas Road,
Middletown,
OH
45042
North
Who's ready to kick off Land of Illusion's 22nd Halloween season with a bang and celebrate Labor Day like your life depends on it? Come join the 1st annual FreakFest from August 30-31! It's the FREAKin' Weekend everyone! Here's what you can expect this Labor Day...
Who's ready to kick off Land of Illusion's 22nd Halloween season with a bang and celebrate Labor Day like your life depends on it? Come join the 1st annual FreakFest from August 30-31! It's the FREAKin' Weekend everyone! Here's what you can expect this Labor Day...
Paw Paw Paradise Propagation and Advanced Foraging Adventure
Treasure Lake Permaculture and Ecology Education Center
2590 Lawrenceburg Ferry Rd, Petersburg, KY 41080
South
Paw Paw Paradise Propagation and Advanced Foraging Adventure
Treasure Lake Permaculture and Ecology Education Center
2590 Lawrenceburg Ferry Rd,
Petersburg,
KY
41080
South
Foraging food and herbs can be daunting. Education can cure overwhelm! If you've gone plant walking before, this is your chance to go deeper in with Abby Artemisia. Dive deeper into botany to grasp a better understanding of plant identification. See demonstrations of correctly,...
Foraging food and herbs can be daunting. Education can cure overwhelm! If you've gone plant walking before, this is your chance to go deeper in with Abby Artemisia. Dive deeper into botany to grasp a better understanding of plant identification. See demonstrations of correctly,...
2019 Hamilton NightGlow
Hamilton NightGlow
101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, OH 45011
North
2019 Hamilton NightGlow
Hamilton NightGlow
101 S. Monument Ave.,
Hamilton,
OH
45011
North
The Hamilton NightGlow is Ohio’s premier evening run. Join in Hamilton, Ohio on August 31, 2019, where runners of every experience level can participate in a variety of races. The event features a Full Marathon, Marathon Relay (2 or 4 person), Half Marathon and 10K....
The Hamilton NightGlow is Ohio’s premier evening run. Join in Hamilton, Ohio on August 31, 2019, where runners of every experience level can participate in a variety of races. The event features a Full Marathon, Marathon Relay (2 or 4 person), Half Marathon and 10K....
Late Night Date Night
Cincinnati Observatory
3489 Observatory Place, Cincinnati, OH 45208
East
Late Night Date Night
Cincinnati Observatory
3489 Observatory Place,
Cincinnati,
OH
45208
East
Romantic night out under stars. Use oldest big telescope in U.S. to view astronomical objects not visible until late at night. Weather permitting.*Adults only event
Romantic night out under stars. Use oldest big telescope in U.S. to view astronomical objects not visible until late at night. Weather permitting.*Adults only event
Cincinnati Aruna Run 2019
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Cincinnati Aruna Run 2019
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 E. Freedom Way,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
The Cincinnati Aruna 5-Mile, 5K, and 1-Mile Run/Walk is hosted by the Aruna Project, a US nonprofit dedicated to freeing, empowering, and employing sexually enslaved women in India. When you participate in an Aruna Run, you run or walk for an enslaved woman by name whom the...
The Cincinnati Aruna 5-Mile, 5K, and 1-Mile Run/Walk is hosted by the Aruna Project, a US nonprofit dedicated to freeing, empowering, and employing sexually enslaved women in India. When you participate in an Aruna Run, you run or walk for an enslaved woman by name whom the...
Kids' Mystery Fish Challenge
Lake Isabella
10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Symmes Township, OH 45140
North
Kids' Mystery Fish Challenge
Lake Isabella
10174 Loveland-Madeira Road,
Symmes Township,
OH
45140
North
Catch the mystery fish! Prizes are awarded in three age groups to each kid who weighs in a fish closest to the mystery weight. Every kid who catches a fish will receive a trophy. Any species can be weighed; live bait is permitted. For children ages 15 and under, accompanied by...
Catch the mystery fish! Prizes are awarded in three age groups to each kid who weighs in a fish closest to the mystery weight. Every kid who catches a fish will receive a trophy. Any species can be weighed; live bait is permitted. For children ages 15 and under, accompanied by...
Amazing Race
Miami Whitewater Forest
9001 Mt. Hope Road, Crosby Township, OH 45030
West
Amazing Race
Miami Whitewater Forest
9001 Mt. Hope Road,
Crosby Township,
OH
45030
West
Do you love deciphering clues and solving challenges? Come see if your team has what it takes to complete this around-the-park family adventure!
Do you love deciphering clues and solving challenges? Come see if your team has what it takes to complete this around-the-park family adventure!
