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Benny Hill- - Big River Get Down
Riverfront festival in Hamilton with live music and outdoor family fun.
Make Together Get Together
Hands-on maker event at Make.Do. in Cincinnati—create together with family.
Cincinnati Sunset Boat Tour
Scenic sunset boat tour on the Ohio River—a memorable family outing.
Second Saturday: Vintage After Dark Night Market
Vintage After Dark Night Market in Norwood—shop unique finds and enjoy the scene.
The Heritage & Horizons Cruise: A Private Historical Cincinnati Boat Tour
Private historical boat tour on the Ohio River—learn Cincinnati history while cruising.
STUDY HALL (Open Studio)
Open studio art space in Cincinnati for creative exploration and hands-on making.
Cs Den of BBQ @ Hastings Pool
BBQ festival at Hastings Pool in Morrow—food, fun, and community.
St. John the Baptist Summer Festival
St. John the Baptist Summer Festival in Harrison—faith-based family celebration.
BINGO for kids!
BINGO for kids in Middletown—classic family game night fun.
Full Moon Friday
Full Moon Friday in Cincinnati—outdoor community gathering.
Second Saturday: Vintage After Dark Night Market
Movie Night at the Green
Family-friendly outdoor movie night at Village Green.
51st Annual Panegyri Greek Festival
51st Annual Panegyri Greek Festival in Cincinnati—food, culture, and family fun.
Ontario Fourth of July Festival
American Legion Post 239 Celebration!!!!!
American Legion Post 239 Celebration in Lawrenceburg—community gathering.
Union Celebrates America
Community celebration of American heritage.
The Lion King (Touring)
Iconic Broadway musical The Lion King at Aronoff Center.
Kathy Mattea
Nationally touring country artist Kathy Mattea at historic Memorial Hall.
Spirits of '76
Patriotic celebration event in Hamilton.
Amy Grant
Grammy-winning artist Amy Grant at Ludlow Garage.
Punch Brothers
Acclaimed bluegrass ensemble at Taft Theatre.
Gin Blossoms
90s classic-rock band Gin Blossoms at outdoor Lock 3 Live.
Dot & plant- Mandala pot painting
Paint your own mandala pot in a hands-on craft workshop.
RISE UP 2026 TOUR | GOLD CITY & SCOTTY INMAN | COLD SPRING, KY
RISE UP 2026 tour with Gold City & Scotty Inman—gospel music concert.
The Lion King (Touring)
The Lion King touring production at Aronoff Center.
Praise & Worship: Open Mic
Open mic event with praise & worship performances.
Learn to Play Roller Derby
Learn-to-play roller derby class for kids and teens.
Florence Y'alls vs. Evansville Otters
Minor-league baseball game at Thomas More Stadium.
Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, The Farmer and The Crow
Bluegrass and folk acts at Southgate House Revival—great for music-loving families.
Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros
Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros at Comerica Park
Pind & Firdaus Present Satinder Sartaaj Heritage Tour 2026
Satinder Sartaaj Heritage Tour at Music Hall Center—world music showcase for all ages.
Hotel California- the Eagles Experience
Hotel California: Eagles Experience at Andiamo—tribute show for classic-rock-loving families.
Killer Competition: The Musical
Killer Competition: The Musical at Wild Oscar's—teen-geared musical comedy.
OMNIMAX® – Ohio: Wild at Heart
Stunning OMNIMAX film showcasing Ohio's natural wonders.
Cleveland Guardians vs Seattle Mariners: Phantom Fireworks
Cleveland Guardians vs. Seattle Mariners with fireworks at Progressive Field.
The Great Gatsby (Touring)
The Great Gatsby touring production at Connor Palace—classic tale comes to life.
Lake County Captains vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps
Lake County Captains minor-league baseball at Classic Park—fun summer sports.
OMNIMAX® – T.Rex
T.Rex comes alive on the giant OMNIMAX screen.
Emo Night ft. Flicker//Fade Live Band Emo Night!
Emo Night with live band at TSDMAAC—nostalgic rock fun for teens who love the genre.
Florence Y'alls vs. Evansville Otters Series
Florence Y'alls vs. Evansville Otters Series at Thomas More Stadium
OMNIMAX® – Cuba: Journey to the Heart of the Caribbean
Explore Caribbean islands and culture via immersive OMNIMAX film.
St. Veronica Summer Festival
Church summer festival with family fun and community spirit.
Active in the Outdoors: Family Yoga
Family Yoga session outdoors in Trenton — mindful activity for all ages.
Westwood Rising: summer STEAM program
Westwood Rising summer STEAM program — hands-on learning for kids.
St. John the Baptist Summer Festival
Church summer festival in Harrison with family fun and community spirit.
Panegyri Greek Festival
Panegyri Greek Festival—food, culture & entertainment for all ages.
Ohio Scottish Games
Ohio Scottish Games at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds—heritage fest.
Music in Mason
Free outdoor concert series in downtown Mason—perfect for families.
The Festival at St. John XXIII
St. John XXIII parish festival in Middletown with food, games, and family activities.
Storytime at Devou Park
Outdoor storytime at Devou Park's Breaden Shelter—perfect for little ones.
Voices Unleashed with Arts Equity Collective - Celebrating Everyone's Gift: Spoken Word and Writing Workshop
Youth spoken-word and creative writing workshop celebrating diverse voices.
Zoo La La
Evening celebration at Cincinnati Zoo with special activities and atmosphere.
Science Stage Show
Interactive science demonstrations on the Museum's Science Stage.
Public Rotunda Tours
Guided tours of Cincinnati's historic Rotunda building.
KidSPACE Activities
Hands-on play and learning space for toddlers and preschoolers.
OMNIMAX® – Wild Rescue
Immersive giant-screen film about wildlife rescue and conservation.
SOS Cincinnati (Ohio)
SOS Cincinnati festival in Beckett Ridge—community celebration.
June Final Friday!
June Final Friday in Cincinnati—monthly neighborhood street festival.
Tails on the Course
Tails on the Course in Cincinnati—dog-friendly outdoor community event.
Music in the Gardens | The Last Troubadour | June 26th @ 6:00 pm
Music in the Gardens—live troubadour performance in Covington gardens.
Friday Flow Presented by P&G
Free outdoor concert series in downtown Cincinnati.
“When Wood Becomes Memory” an Exhibition of Paintings and Sculpture by Felix Eboigbe
Art exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Felix Eboigbe.
St. Veronica Parish Festival
Community parish festival with family activities.
ELVIS live at the Diner!
Elvis tribute performance at a diner venue.
Ascend Pro: The Wrestling Show Day 2
Professional wrestling show event.
Wayne "The Train" Hancock with Andrew Hibbard at The Liberty Theater
Live country music performance at historic Liberty Theater.
Island Night at Riverside with The Acoustic Junior Project
Island-themed evening with live music by The Acoustic Junior Project.
ELVIS, ELVIS, ELVIS - A Tribute to Elvis is back at David's Kitchen & Bar
Elvis tribute show returning at David's Kitchen & Bar.
Summer Concert Series: The Kevin McCoy band
Summer outdoor concert with The Kevin McCoy band.
Circus In The Park
Circus In The Park—live circus performance in Independence.
Amy Grant
Amy Grant concert at Live at the Ludlow Garage.
Movie Night at the Green: GOAT and League of their Own
Outdoor movie night featuring GOAT and League of Their Own.
Colerain Summer Concert Series: The Way-Ohs
Free summer concert series featuring The Way-Ohs.
Darius Rucker with Lauren Alaina and Austin Williams
Darius Rucker with Lauren Alaina at Riverbend Music Center.
Darius Rucker: Songs Of Summer Tour 2026
Darius Rucker: Songs of Summer Tour 2026 at Riverbend Music Center
Market Grün | 2026 Summer Event
Summer vendor market at Clifton Cultural Arts Center.
More events outside the Cincinnati area
103 events farther afield.
Gelli Plate Printing Workshop
Learn gelli plate printing techniques at Studio at 10 Oakland Park.
Easton Community Invited to Celebrate Michaels’ New Store Format with Free Family Fun
Free family fun celebrating Michaels' new store format at Easton.
Breakaway Minnesota 2026 Official After Party ft. Avello
Breakaway Minnesota 2026 Official After Party ft. Avello at Forum Columbus
THE COOKOUT POP UP COLUMBUS
Cookout pop-up event in Columbus—casual outdoor food and fun.
ComFest
Goodale Park festival celebrating art, music, and community.
🎨✨ DIY Pop in and Paint - Create Your Way! ✨🎨
Drop-in painting activity at Pinot's Palette—no experience needed.
Breakaway Minnesota 2026 Official After Party ft. Bradeazy
Breakaway Minnesota 2026 Official After Party ft. Bradeazy at Forum Columbus
Concrete Trays Workshop
DIY concrete tray-making workshop at Studio 614.
West Michigan Whitecaps at Dayton Dragons
Minor-league baseball: West Michigan Whitecaps at Dayton Dragons.
Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story
Summer Reading Program at Wood County District Public Library.
Dinosaur BINGO
Dinosaur-themed BINGO at the library—a roaring good time for kids who love prehistory.
Snack at Bowling Green
Casual snack time at Bowling Green Library for kids and families.
Family Night Out!
Family swim night at Goldfish Swim School in Sylvania.
Houston Astros at Detroit Tigers
Houston Astros at Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park
Hitchcock's Family Plot (1976)
Hitchcock's classic thriller film screening.
Lorain International Festival and Bazaar
International festival & bazaar with food, crafts & cultural celebration at Black River Landing.
Pyrate Fest
Pirate-themed festival fun at DeRivera Park in Put-in-Bay.
Practically Golf Open Play (Mini Golf)
Mini golf open play at Promenade Park—casual fun for all skill levels.
Mt. Carmel St. Ann's 4th Fridays
Monthly community gathering at Mt. Carmel St. Ann's in Westerville.
Pyrate Festival
Pirate-themed lakeside festival on Lake Erie with games, crafts & swashbuckling family fun.
Young the Giant – Victory Garden Tour with Cold War Kids
Young the Giant with Cold War Kids—indie rock tour at KEMBA Live!
Pick Your Project Workshop - Singo Bingo w/ Prizes!
Pick-your-project workshop with Singo Bingo at Board & Brush Creative Studio—fun for all ages.
NWSL Challenge Cup – Gotham FC vs. KC Current
Women's pro soccer spectator match at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
1776 the Musical
Historic musical performance at Hinson Amphitheater.
Friday Night Family Cruise on the Sandpiper
Family-friendly evening cruise on the Sandpiper riverboat.
Adventure Nights: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Zoombezi Bay
Evening zoo and water park adventure at Columbus Zoo & Zoombezi Bay.
America250 Community Celebration Kick-off
Community celebration kick-off in Westerville—free family event.
Free Family Movie Night- Zootopia 2
Free outdoor family movie night showing Zootopia 2 at Columbus Commons.
FREE Popcorn Pops: Peter and the Wolf
Free outdoor concert featuring Peter and the Wolf—popcorn included!
Arts Immersion Program Showcase 2026
Student artists showcase their work at Shadowbox Live.
Adventure Nights
Evening adventure event at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Matt Maeson
Matt Maeson at Newport Music Hall
Make Some Noise for the Library
Make Some Noise for the Library at The Loving Touch—live music supporting local libraries.
Cookie Decorating
Decorate holiday cookies at The Host Concept in Maumee—festive fun!
Magic Bag Presents: The Insiders - A Tribute To Tom Petty
Tom Petty tribute at The Magic Bag—a classic-rock singalong for families who know the songs.
Teen Summer Snacks: Pizza Bagels
Teen cooking program making pizza bagels at Way Public Library.
Friday Night Character Drawing: Sonic the Hedgehog
Character drawing session featuring Sonic the Hedgehog in Canal Winchester.
BBQ Buffet
BBQ buffet at historic Sauder Village—family meal in a heritage setting.
Special After Hours at the Soda Fountain
Special after-hours vintage soda fountain fun at Sauder Village.
2026 NWSL Challenge Cup
Women's pro soccer spectator match at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
Ritter Planetarium: "Oasis in Space"
Explore "Oasis in Space" at University of Toledo's planetarium—immersive astronomy for all ages.
Seattle Mariners at Cleveland Guardians
Seattle Mariners at Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field
Campfire at Moxy
Campfire gathering at Moxy Columbus Short North.
Art Remix: Dada
Art Remix: Dada—creative activity at historic Carter Farm.
A Date With Monet
Art painting class inspired by Monet at Terra Gallery & Creative Studio in Dublin.
Not Your Mama’s Little Golden Hour Market Summer Night Market Series
Summer night market with local vendors and food at The Little Grand Market.
The Merchant Circle
Merchant market at Scioto Audubon Metro Park.
Firefly Nights
Evening stroll celebrating the firefly season in downtown Rossford.
Kayak & U-Pick Flowers – GardenView
Combine kayaking and flower-picking for a unique outdoor adventure.
Family Event
Family-friendly zoo adventure at Columbus Zoo & Aquarium.
Party in the Park: Country Night
Country music and fun at Promenade Park—family evening out in Toledo.
Party in the Park | Country Night
Family-friendly evening concert and gathering in downtown Toledo.
Sunset Tour of the Great Circle
Evening tour of Ohio's Great Circle earthwork at sunset.
Octagon Homeschool Days
Homeschool field trips at ancient earthworks with history and archaeology exploration.
ComFest 2026 - 54th Community Festival
ComFest 2026—54th annual community festival in Columbus with family activities.
Water Circus Atlantis - Heath, OH - June 26 - 29, 2026
Traveling water circus spectacular with aquatic performances & attractions.
Columbus Card Fest
Columbus Card Fest—trading cards & collectibles for young collectors.
The London Strawberry Festival presents Jordan Chriss!
London Strawberry Festival with live music—festival fun in Ohio.
Clover kids horsemanship camp
Clover Kids Horsemanship Camp in Delaware—learn horseback riding skills.
Free Family Movie Night: Zootopia 2
Free family movie night featuring Zootopia 2 on South Pearl Street.
Music Time with Learn, Sing & Grow
Music Time with Learn, Sing & Grow in Westerville—interactive songs for littles.
The Kentucky Headhunters
The Kentucky Headhunters at Hartford Fairgrounds in Croton.
Kids Summer Craft Camp
Kids Summer Craft Camp in Circleville—hands-on creative fun.
VBS 2026
Vacation Bible School program in Granville for summer faith-based fun.
4th Friday in Westerville
Monthly Fourth Friday celebration in downtown Westerville.
TRADENIGHT #2 AT CARDCOLLECTOR2 🎉
Trading night for card collectors—a fun hobby event for kids & families who love cards.
Tea-Rex Tea Party
Tea-Rex Tea Party in Bexley—dinosaur-themed tea party for young dino lovers.
Food Truck Friday JFK Park**Reynoldsburg, OH**
Food trucks and casual community gathering at JFK Park in Reynoldsburg.
Not Your Mama’s Little Golden Hour Market Summer Night Market Series
Summer night market series with vendors, crafts & entertainment.
Pickle Palooza Food and Drink Fest
Pickle-themed food fest with vendors and community fun in Columbus.
Her Wurk In Faith: Bible Cover Decorating!
Bible cover decorating craft activity—a fun faith-based family event.
Maria Stein Country Fest
Country music festival at historic Maria Stein Shrine grounds.
Spring Fling
Spring celebration in Marysville with community activities.
Fourth Friday
Monthly downtown gathering in Westerville with food, art & activities.
Pickaway County Fair Pull
County fair pull event—classic rural family fun at Pickaway County Fair.
Amigo the Devil
Amigo the Devil at Skully's Music Diner
Dead Serious at Woodlands Tavern - (free on the Tavern Stage)
Dead Serious at Woodlands Tavern - (free on the Tavern Stage) in Columbus
Young the Giant w/ Cold War Kids
Indie rock acts Young the Giant and Cold War Kids at KEMBA Live!
NWSL Challenge Cup - Gotham FC Vs Kansas City Current
NWSL Challenge Cup - Gotham FC Vs Kansas City Current at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
SEWERPERSON i feel happy and i’m smiling tour
SEWERPERSON i feel happy and i’m smiling tour at Rumba Cafe
Teen Cocoa Club
Teens hang out over hot cocoa at Point Place Library.
Dayton Dragons vs. West Michigan Whitecaps
Minor-league baseball: Dayton Dragons vs. West Michigan at Day Air Ballpark.
Party in the Park | Country Night
Country music celebration in the park—family-friendly outdoor entertainment.
Food Truck Friday
Food trucks and outdoor fun at Kennedy Park in Reynoldsburg.
Twisted Tie-Dye
Kids create colorful tie-dye art at Lagrange Library.
Young the Giant: Victory Garden Tour | with Cold War Kids, almost monday
Young the Giant with Cold War Kids & almost monday at KEMBA Live!
The Baby Bats Parade
The Baby Bats Parade at A&R Music Bar
Sunset and City Lights Cruise on the Sandpiper
Scenic sunset cruise on the Sandpiper—a relaxing boat outing for families.
HERE: The Improvised Musical
Improvised comedy musical at The Nest Theatre — quick-witted, playful fun.