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Black Art Speaks

By: Christen Collins

Image Credit: Black Art Speaks

Black Art Speaks

Black Art Speaks Cincinnati Artist Collective is a group of innovators working together to create positive changes that influence the course of the future and are making big differences in the community. They’re a non-profit membership that promotes and celebrates the beauty and history of black culture. These incredible artists have stepped into their roles as leaders to share their voices through the power of creativity that is collaboratively offering more opportunities to engage in expression that is meaningful and impactful.

Photo by: Austin Neal

“BAS supports, fosters, and convenes Black Artists and arts and cultural organizations by creating and connecting direct funding opportunities to employ Black Artists, coordinating and seeking exhibition opportunities, providing professional development to expand business acumen, providing mentoring, educational and programming services.” – Black Art Speaks

Photos by: Black Art Speaks

The collective orchestrated and created the profound mural that interprets and proclaims with pride the words BLACK LIVES MATTER. Inspiration sparked from the visionary and creator, Alandes Powell’s poem, “We Want What You Want” “Finding Voice Through Art”. The project was organized by 17 managers that included 70 artists and designers to bring the words to life by painting different significant depictions in each letter. This impressive and prolific mural in Downtown Cincinnati, right in front of City Hall on Plum Street.

Photos by: Christen Collins

There are a variety of ways to join their team, by becoming a member, volunteering, and applying for different call to artist projects to participate in. They recently partnered up with Ziegler Park to bring more art to the area with several murals in the expansion of the park that are interactive, informative, and fun. Showing the influence that art and education has on the community by including people in taking action to create a better environment for everyone to enjoy and thrive in.

Art by: Adoria Maxberry

Photos by: Christen Collins

Black Art Speaks Artist Collective has and continues to make huge contributions to social practice in Cincinnati that is truly inspiring and admirable. Focusing on raising awareness and acceptance by supporting others through solidarity and providing hope for equality and peace. For more information on how to get involved, donate to the cause, and show gratitude for this amazing group of creatives visit their online platforms and their paintings in person!

https://www.blackartspeaks.com https://www.instagram.com/black.art.speaks/ https://www.instagram.com/alandesp/ instagram.com/themrsmaxberry https://www.instagram.com/austinneal/?hl=en https://zieglerpark.org

Everything Kid-Friendly Cincy: Gift Guide Edition

Shopping can be difficult and, not only that, it can often feel like a chore and less like the spirit of the gift-giving season was intended to feel.

I have partnered with Everything Cincy to make gift giving that much easier for you; to share with you a guide to shopping local for the kids in your life.

Check out the list below for several local gift ideas—all things from sporting events and experiences, to memberships and art-related activities.

Activities

Pogo Pass*
Multiple Locations
With one pass, you get visits to more than a dozen local places for the entire year—everything from sporting events and museums to indoor activities perfect for the cold weather.

Kid party at OTR Funplex*
OTR
Splatter room, slime making, and karaoke room options, as well as kids party experiences. Gift cards available.

Happy Hangout* Membership
Covedale
600-square-foot indoor playground.

Click here to read more about our visit to Happy Hangout.

Five Iron Golf*
Central Business District
Golf simulator games and competitions fit for any age.

Arts

Cincinnati Ballet*
Downtown
Single tickets to productions such as The Nutcracker or to Family Series: The Little Mermaid.

Cincinnati Art Museum*
Mount Adams
Art Together: Art Making for Families with Children Ages 3–5 and Family Studio: Art Making for Families with Children Ages 6–12.

Cincinnati School of Music*
Montgomery, Mason, Anderson Twp
Cincinnati music lessons for all ages, including piano, voice, guitar, strings, drums, wings, and more.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati*
Central Business District
From a single show to a season membership, enjoy the arts courtesy of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.

Madcap Puppets
Westwood
Tickets to single performances and more available.

Creativity

Craft Set
King Arthur’s Court Toys (Oakley)
King Arthur’s is a local toy store where you can get everything from craft sets and puzzles to science kits and Barbies, and so much more.

Jewelry Making Set
Learning Express Toys (Crestview Hills)
Pretend play and stuffed animals to games and crafts.

LEGO Sets
King Arthur’s Court Toys (Oakley), Joseph Beth Booksellers (Norwood)
Get your LEGO sets locally!

Color Me Mine*
Crestview Hills
Walk in to the studio to paint your ceramic piece(s) on the spot. Gift cards are also available.

Read more about our visit to Color Me Mine here.

Not Your Average Paint & Sip*
Pendleton
Guided youth classes offered weekly.

Construction and Building Sets
King Arthur’s Court Toys (Oakley), Learning Express Toys (Crestview Hills)

Experiences

Cincinnati Museum Center
West End
Daily admission and memberships available for the All Museums Package: Cincinnati History Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, the Children’s Museum, and Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center.

Cincinnati Observatory
Hyde Park
Daily tickets and memberships available.

Reds Hall of Fame and Museum*
Central Business District
Daily tickets and memberships available.

American Sign Museum
Camp Washington
Daily tickets and memberships available.

EnterTRAINment Junction
West Chester

Gift cards**

Aglamesis Bros*
Oakley, Montgomery
Scoop ice cream, chocolates, and candy.

The Acres*
Evendale
Driving range, two mini golf courses, pro shop, and restaurant and bar.

Check out all about our visit to The Acres!

Reading

Book Light**
Joseph Beth Booksellers (Norwood)

Games and Puzzles
Gumdrop (Covington, Norwood)

Sports

Koch Sports
Central Business District
Jerseys, local team apparel, and sporting goods store.

Apparel and Accessories
Cincy Shirts (Hyde Park, Fort Mitchell)
HOMAGE (OTR)
Rivertown Inkery (Oakley, OTR)

Or, of course, you can always go directly to a team’s pro shop to get apparel and gifts.

Cincinnati Cyclones*
Central Business District
Single game tickets and season tickets available.

Florence Y’alls*
Florence, KY
Single game tickets and season tickets available. Check out their onsite shop for more gift ideas.

If you are you looking for any specific or custom recommendations, just ask!

*Everything Cincy partner
**Stocking stuffer option

Written by: Linsey Kraeling – Woman, wife, and mother about town; proud millennial; and lifelong Cincinnatian with an invested interest in community involvement and having a full plate—literally and figuratively. Follow along with and read more about eating like a sophisticated six-year-old, supporting local, and acting like a tourist in her own city at instagram.com/linsinnati and tourdecincinnati.com.

Everything Holiday Parties in Cincinnati

With the holiday season approaching, you or someone you know may be in the market for a venue for a corporate get-together, social event, or private dinner party—whether you need a small space for your local business gathering or a venue that can accommodate your very large family.

From more standard social events to more unique outings and experiences, here are several Everything Cincy partners that can accommodate small to large parties for your next get-together:

16 Lots Southern Outpost Newport
Whether you’ve got 10 or 300+, 16 Lots Southern Outpost can host your next party, from full menu and formal service to specialized catering and buffets.

21c Cincinnati and Metropole on Walnut Central Business District (CBD)
Private event spaces including a ballroom for seating groups up to 120 (receptions up to 200), five art galleries to accommodate groups of 12 to 75, and private dining spaces available at Metropole with seating up to 12.

Aces Pickleball Norwood
Host an event with special amenities including indoor and outdoor event spaces, large and small groups, onsite catering, firepits with seating, and more. Request your event here.

The Acres Evendale
Private space available to rent for parties up to 75 with no rental fee. Indoor/outdoor space featuring bar and restaurant, driving range, mini golf, and firepits on the patio. Click here to book your private party.

Alcove by MadTree Brewing OTR
MadTree Taproom Oakley
Four unique and private spaces to choose from and dedicated planning support. Amenities include group sizes from 35 to 350 with onsite catering. More details and book your event here.

Backstage Event Center CBD
Private space available and can accommodate parties up to 300 (cocktail style), as well as a dedicated events and catering menu that can be customized to fit a range of budgets. More details available here.

Baru CBD
Elevated bar and restaurant space available to accommodate large parties and private events. Email info@barusuhi.com to book.

Cafe Alma Pleasant Ridge
With partial space to full restaurant rentals available, Cafe Alma can accommodate parties for up to 200 people. 15% off all holiday party pricing if booked before December 1. Click here for more information and to make a request.

Cincinnati Art Museum Mt. Adams
Three available corporate and social event spaces for parties up to 75, 90, and 250. For more information and to submit your request, click here.

Cincy Brew Bus
Buses can accommodate parties up to 100 for tours and tastings at local breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Learn more about Private Brew Bus Tours here.

Color Me Mine Crestview Hills Town Center
Choose to have a Ceramic Painting Party for up to 20 people, pick up a kit of supplies and host your own party, or rent the entire studio for your next group event. Click here to read more information and to book your party.

Dave & Buster’s Florence
Two private rooms, two semi-private spaces, and entire building buy-out available. Can accommodate parties from 30 to 130 or 1,600 in the entire building. Take 10% off of any event over $1,000 when held Monday through Thursday (must reference at time of booking). Make your reservation here.

Epic Event Gallery CBD
Host a private dinner, social event, or party for up to 80 guests (100 standing), or a holiday-specific event for up to 90 guests. Booked any event before December 31, 2023 and take 10% off of your rental. Click here to start planning your event.

Five Iron Golf CBD
Flexible space, cutting-edge technology, a locally-inspired catering menu and beverage packages suited for every occasion. Submit your request here.

Fowling Warehouse Norwood
Group parties available for groups of all sizes or corporate outings. Specializes in large group events (up to 700 people). Reservations include access to private party space, tables and chairs, catering, bar, and private Fowling Lanes. Click here to submit an inquiry.

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Frankie’s Sips & Savories CBD
Partial rentals (accommodating 15–30) and full space rentals (up to 80 guests) available for private events. All packages feature onsite menu items. Submit your inquiry here.

Full Throttle Adrenaline Park Springdale
Five private rooms are available, as well as catering services, bar with limited cocktails, single-serve appetizers and pizzas, and snacks are available at the front desk. Can accommodate groups up to 300. Submit your booking request here.

Hofbräuhaus Newport
Space to accommodate up to 300 with catering options available. Reserve your group event here.

Hotel Covington Covington
Wide variety of event spaces that can accommodate 10 to 500 guests. Submit an inquiry here.

Humble Monk Northside
Belgian-influenced brewery with private rooms available for larger parties; can accommodate parties from 10 to 200. Bring your own food or NYPD Pizza Northside delivers to the taproom for free and offers specials for customers.

Karrikin Spirits Fairfax
Brewery and distillery. Lounge or Chandelier Bar available to rent with ability accommodate groups of 100 to 200. Reserve your party on one of their open nights (Friday or Saturday) and avoid the rental fee.

Liberty Exhibition Hall Northside
Book The Lounge for your next outing. Send a booking inquiry here.

Lori’s Roadhouse West Chester
Two private bars available to rent and can accommodate parties up to 200. Private events can utilize the entire venue for up to 2,200 guests. Click here to submit a booking inquiry.

LouVino OTR
Two private event spaces—Champagne Room for up to 15 and the Cellar accommodating up to 40—are available to book. Click here for more information.

Moerlein Lager House The Banks
Christkindlmarkt igloo rentals exclusively available for private gatherings, complete access to the vibrant market atmosphere throughout. Make your reservation here.

Nicholson’s Fine Food & Whisk(e)y CBD
Private and semi-private spaces available for groups up to 30 or 48, as well as a dedicated events and catering menu that can be customized to fit a range of budgets. Click here for more information or to submit a request.

Northern Row Brewery & Distillery OTR
Semi-private spaces available for parties up to 50 and whole taproom option available for up to 150 people.

Northwood Cider Co Norwood
Private sections and whole-house parties available; can accommodate sizes from 10 to 80. Catering and outside food or food trucks are welcome.

Not Your Average “Paint and Sip” Pendleton
Private rooms available for parties up to 12. Complimentary full bar is included with every class. Located at Pendleton Art Center.

On the Rhine Eatery OTR
Private room available for 25 and the OTR Eatery space can accommodate party sizes up to 320. Parking is free for all attendees. All parties booked before 11/18 get the rental fee waived. Submit an event inquiry here.

OTR Funplex OTR
Private party options include small (up to 12 people), midsize (up to 25), or large (up to 100) party, as well as a private happy hour (up to 45). Start planning your event here.

Posh Event Space OTR
Meetings and corporate events with a minimum of 25 attendees available, as well as parties, dinners, and more. Click here to make your reservation.

The Pub Rookwood
Private heated and enclosed patio that can accommodate a party up to 70 with a dedicated events menu. Request your event here.

Rhinegeist OTR
Brewery with three private event spaces to choose from; accommodating small parties to groups up to 300+. Inquire about private spaces here.

The Summit Hotel Madisonville
19 private rooms and two ballrooms accommodating groups from 10 to 300+ guests. Contact the sales office for holiday party deals and click here for more information.

Tin Roof The Banks
Can accommodate groups up to 250. Book before November 22 and take 10% off. Book your event here.

The Well Covington
Special events and private parties available in the Big Room (70 people seated or up to 120 reception style) or the Small Room (30 people seated or 55 standing). Book before November 22 and take half off of the rental fee. Click here to make a reservation.

Have questions or want help planning your outing? Just ask!

[If there is not a link provided to book directly, contact the venue for more information and to make your plans.]

Additional Everything Cincy partners to consider when booking your social, corporate, or holiday outing: Butcher and Barrel, Ché, Ché O’Bryonville, Cock & Bull Public House – Covington, Crafts & Vines, Del Gardo’s, deSha’s Cincinnati, E+O Kitchen – The Banks, Element Eatery, The Flock, Frankie’s Sips & Savories, Frosthaus, Gangsters Dueling Piano Bar, The Growler House, Hail Marys, Honey Uninhibited, Juniper’s, Kopan, MegaCorp Pavilion, Metropolitan Club, Montgomery Inn The Boathouse, Prime Cincinnati, Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom, Shiners on the Levee, Street City Pub, The View at Shires’ Garden

Written by: Linsey Kraeling – Woman, wife, and mother about town; proud millennial; and lifelong Cincinnatian with an invested interest in community involvement and having a full plate—literally and figuratively. Follow along with and read more about eating like a sophisticated six-year-old, supporting local, and acting like a tourist in her own city at instagram.com/linsinnati and tourdecincinnati.com.

Covington, KY Part 3 with Molly Wellman

📜HISTORY & HIDDEN GEMS TOUR💎 featuring Molly Wellmann

Brought to you by Richter & Phillips Jewelers and The BMW Store Cincinnati

Bill and Morgan Witlow are two of my favorite people in the Service Industry. I met Bill years ago when I was opening  “Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar” and Bill was helping to open Wiseguy’s on Mainstrasse. Since then Bill has gone on to build some of my favorite establishments in Covington. 

Henry Wenzel was a prominent and well-respected business man in Covington, Ky during the mid 1800’s. He manufactured and bottled mineral water. His Business was called “The Covington Bottling Works” and was located in his building called “Wenzel Hall” located down Tobacco Alley right off Madison Ave. Besides his mineral water, he also contracted bottled soft drinks, lager beer, and wine. Henry was German born. He was married to Bertha (Wagner) Wenzel. Together they had five children, Wilhelmina (Minnie) Hugo, Bertha, Julia and Carl. Wilhelmina was a music teacher and Bertha was a sales girl at Coppins (now Hotel Covington) They lived on 4th Street between Russel and Washington.

Henry Wenzel died on April 10,1876. He was standing on the corner of 4th and Scott streets in front of Hermance’s Drug store at about 8pm when he suffered a stroke and collapsed. Bystanders carried him in to the drug store and summoned the doctor. However, he died before the Doctor arrived.

After Henry Wenzel died, the building was sold and used as a pickle factory. On the 3rd floor of Wenzel Hall were the meeting rooms for “the Colored international order and Odd Fellows”. In the early 1900’s, the first floor of the building was a steam dye company.

Today, Wenzel Hall has been transformed in to a hotel called “The Pickle Factory” and also to “Wenzel Whiskey”. Wenzel Whiskey is one of my favorite places in Cincinnati. It is a Whisky Blending experience and a must if you love whiskey. Bill and Griffin are the masterminds in guiding you through the process of blending your own personal bottle of whiskey. We visit another of Bill and Morgan Witlow’s restaurants and their newest one called “Opal” that opened the beginning of October. Opal is on the rooftop of the six story Republic Bank Building at Sixth and Madison . There is an indoor dinning room with windows all around and an outdoor lounge with panoramic views. It is so beautiful and the food and cocktails are spectacular! The Republic Bank Building that Opal tops was built in 1904. It was designed by Henry Hake. It was one of Covington’s tallest buildings at the time. The building was built for the Farmers and Traders Bank, and then was the First National Bank once they merged with Farmers and Traders Bank.

After Opal we make our way down Madison to 7th street to visit Rich’s Proper Food and Drink, another amazing establishment of Bill and Morgan Witlow. Rich’s has one of the best whiskey and bourbon selections in the area- and the food is a fusion of American pub meets Southern Cajun, it’s so good! You can’t miss Rich’s because of the huge neon sign that can be seen blocks away, Rich’s was once a jewelry store owned by master jeweler H. Rich Shullman. He opened his store on November 17, 1944. Rich’s was one of our 100 jewelry stores in the metro area that carried Cincinnati-based Gruen Watches. Greun sponsored the making of Rich’s Ionic Neon Sign. Rich’s slogan Was “Honest dealing with keeping the faith of the public.”

Make a point to visit all of these exciting places that makes Covington so vibrant ! 

Cheers,
Molly Wellman

Where to Catch Live Music 2023

Live Music Sponsored by Lori’s Roadhouse

LRHLive is a full-service restaurant and live music venue located in the heart of Greater Cincinnati. This 24,000 square foot facility features two stages that will showcase live country music from local, regional, and national artists.

Come out and enjoy delicious food, live music, and amazing nightlife as we bring Music City to the Queen City for a one-of-a-kind intimate and memorable experience. Click Here to view their upcoming shows!

Looking for a place to catch live music? We have a list of great venues, bars and restaurants, and establishments to catch live music! Some of these are weekly, daily, or biweekly, so check out their site for more information!

Everything Cincy Clients

  1. Lori’s Roadhouse
    • 12/8: Sawyer Brown
    • 12/9: Gracie Carrol
    • 12/9: Brittany Bishop
    • 12/15: Dave Campbell II
    • 12/15: Straight from Nashville; Jesse Cain
    • 12/16: Chris Linton
    • 12/16: Michelle Robinson Band
    • 12/22: Huntergirl
    • 12/23: Colin Stough
    • 12/29: 4 Low
    • 12/29: Alexis Gomez
    • 12/30: Parmalee
    • 12/31: New Years Eve Party- Blake Tyler & Marshull
  2. 16 Lots Southern Outpost
    • 12/7: Karaoke
    • 12/14: Karaoke
  3. Bircus Brewing Co.
  4. The Acres Cincinnati
    • 12/16:  The Wolfedelics
  5. Cincinnati Parks
  6. Cock and Bull Public House
    • Live Music Saturdays 6-10pm
  7. Element Eatery
    • 11/3: Linus Tate Unplugged
    • 11/4: Outta Order
    • 11/10: Jeanne Philips
    • 11/11: Positive Vibe Band
    • 11/17 : Amy Newhart Duo
    • 11/18: Gray Dogs
    • 11/25: The Remains
    • 12/1: John Ford
    • 12/2: Nick Kelly
  8. Fountain Square
    • Jazz Music: Tuesday’s 6-9pm
    • Salsa Music: Thursday’s 6-10pm
    • Indie Music: Friday’s 7-10pm
    • Fifth and Vine Live: Saturday’s 7-10pm
  9. Frankie’s Sips & Savories
  10. Gangsters Dueling Piano Bar
  11. Hofbrauhaus Newport
    • 11/4: BASS-ic Instinct
    • 11/4: Polka Cola
    • 11/5: Matt Tolentino
    • 11/5: Nermin Begovic Trio
    • 11/11: Nermin Begovic Trio
    • 11/12: Matt Tolentino
  12. Honey Uninhibited
    • Thursdays 6pm-9pm 1-3 person performance group
    • Saturday & Sunday 12pm -4pm Dj’s
  13. Juniper’s
    • Estrada do Sol
  14. Just Brew Coffee House
  15. LouVino OTR
    • Live Music Every Tuesday
  16. Madtree Alcove
    • Live Music Friday’s from 5-9pm
  17. Madtree Taproom
    • Friday’s from 7-11pm
  18. MegaCorp Pavilion
    • 11/4: Wish You Were Here
    • 11/17: Tech N9ne & Hollywood Undead
  19. Memorial Hall OTR
    • 11/2: Mat Kearney The Acoustic Trio Tour with Jon McLaughlin
  20. Moerlein Lager House
  21. Montgomery Inn The Boathouse
    • Live Music Every Friday and Saturday 5:30-8:30PM
  22. Northern Row Brewery & Distillery
  23. Shiners on the Levee
    • Live Music every Friday and Saturday 10:30-2:30 am
  24. The Pub Rookwood
    • Live Music Saturdays 7-10pm
  25. Tin Roof
    • 10/28: Nightmare at the Banks, DJ Kombat and Super Nash Bros
  26. The Bark Park and Patio
  27. Washington Park
    • Autumn Acoustics:
      • 10/13: Hillary Hahn
    • Jazz in the Park
      • 10/30: Five Little Bears
  28. 11/12: Northern Kentucky University Jazz Showcase at Bircus Brewing Company
Washington Park
MegaCorp Pavilion
Fountain Square

Additional Places to Catch Live Music

  1. Barleycorns
  2. Blind Lemon
  3. Brothers Bar and Grill
  4. Findlay Market
  5. Fretboard Brewing
  6. Ghost Baby
  7. Grassroots and Vine
  8. Keystone
  9. Longnecks Sports Grill
  10. Molly Malones
  11. MOTR Pub
  12. Newport on the Levee
  13. Queen City Radio
  14. Sis’s on Monmouth
  15. Southgate House Revival
  16. Streetside Brewery

Everything Cincy is your one-stop shop to Local Events. Local Deals. Local Jobs.

Everything Bengals Game Dey Fun

Grab your orange and black gear, tiger stripes, Skyline Dip, Grippo’s, goetta snacks, and local beer—football season is back and, with the success of the Bengals over the past couple of seasons, there is a lot of excitement to go along with that. Even better: we’ve got several game day options around the city for fun things to do to be with other Bengals fans to tailgate and get excited for the black and orange to take the field every Sunday (or Monday or Thursday or Saturday …).

Watch Parties

Bengals Tailgate Watch Parties at Fowling Warehouse
Join Tony Pike, ESPN, and Bud Light at Fowling Warehouse for every away game this season. Free entry or $12 for unlimited fowling. Outside food is allowed or there will be food trucks onsite.

Watch Party in the MadTree Taproom
Home and away game watch parties with lots of food and beverages available for purchase.

Taproom Watch Party at Rhinegeist
Weekly Wild Watch Parties featuring $25 beer bucket specials and more.

Dey Drinking Watch Parties at Shiners on the Levee
Weekly watch parties with food and drink specials

Away Game Watch Parties at Streetside Brewery

Click here for Cincinnati-Inspired Recipes to make for your Bengals watch party.

Game Dey Events

513 Weekends at On the Rhine Eatery
Discount food and drink for all the big games every weekend.

Pre-Game Fest
Moerlein Lager House and Schmidlapp Event Lawn
Three hours before every home game.
Live DJ, fowling, 360 digital photo booth, bounce house, signature cocktails, beer, giveaways, and more.

Pre-game Tailgate at The Banks

Bengal Jim’s “Before the Roar” Tailgate Experience
Lot E

Bengals Tailgate & Watch Party
Before every home game on Fountain Square

Who Dey Sunday at Fowling Warehouse
$15 for unlimited fowling, access to the Balboa’s free pizza halftime show, and three complimentary drinks.

Game Day on the Levee
Watch the game at several Newport on the Levee bars and restaurants.

Most bars and many restaurants around Greater Cincinnati will show games, so you can always check out your neighborhood options for places to watch the Cincinnati Bengals. But if you are looking for larger gatherings to celebrate the orange and black, check out these great options.

For a list of official Bengals bars around the US and beyond, click here.

Looking for more things to do this fall? Check out Everything Kid-Friendly Cincy: Fall in Cincinnati Edition.

Written by: Linsey Kraeling – Woman, wife, and mother about town, proud millennial, and lifelong Cincinnatian with an invested interest in community involvement and having a full plate—literally and figuratively. Follow along with and read more about eating like a sophisticated six-year-old, supporting local, and acting like a tourist in her own city at instagram.com/linsinnati and tourdecincinnati.com.

*Everything Cincy partner

Everything Kid-Friendly Cincy: Fall in Cincinnati Edition

Fall is coming and with the changing leaves and cooler weather comes all the autumnal fun, including Fall and Halloween Celebrations, Festivals and Pumping Patches, Sunflower Festivals, Family-Friendly Haunted House Events, and Trunk or Treat Activities.

For all of your family-friendly fall 2023 needs—scares, tricks, treats, crafts, corn mazes, festivals, and more—check out the list below of the many fun goings on around Greater Cincinnati over the next few months. All events are linked to a site with more information regarding admission costs, dates and times, and location.

Event categories below include:

  • Fall and Halloween Celebrations
  • Festivals and Pumpkin Patches
  • Sunflower Festivals
  • Family-Friendly Haunted House Events
  • Trunk or Treat Activities

FALL AND HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONS

For admission information, dates, and more details about the events, click on the corresponding link below.

September 2–October 29

Ohio Renaissance Festival (Waynesville)
Where fantasy and history collide, featuring shows, food and drink, and unique shops. Open weekends and Labor Day.

September 3–November 3

A Pirate-y Peter Pan
The Children’s Theatre* on Tour
Follow well-loved characters like Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, The Lost Boys and even the villainous Captain Hook on this new, Arrgh-some adventure!

September 7–10

Harvest Home Fair 
Harvest Home Park, Cheviot
“The Biggest Little Fair in Ohio” features the Harvest Home Parade on Thursday, rides and attractions, live music, corn hole tournament, art show, flower show, general exhibits, and so much more.

September 23

9th Annual Feast and Fall-y
Downtown Lebanon, 10a–5p
Fall Market for food lovers and one-of-a-kind seasonal finds in Lebanon’s Historic Downtown on Mulberry Street between Broadway and Cherry Streets.

September 23

Fall Festival
Liberty Park, 11a–3p
Food trucks, vendors, and family fun activities, including crafts, inflatables, and live entertainment.

September 29

Family Fun Night
Blooms and Berries
Pack a picnic for a sunset dinner by the sunflowers; enjoy live music, Play Yard, and Petting Farm; and take a hayride or do the corn maze.

October 1

Flea in the Fort and Touch-A-Truck
Tower Park (City of Fort Thomas*), 10a–3p
Artisan craft show featuring 70 artists, live music, food trucks, and craft beer.

October 1, 8, 22, 29

Wild West Fall Festival – Family Fall Festival
All Hallows Eve Terror Town*, 11a–4p
Lights on, vendors, food, pumpkin patches, and more.

October 6–8

Metamora Canal Days
Metamora, IN, 9a–5p
Antiques, collectibles, and handcrafted items; food vendors; and more.

October 7

40th Annual Fall Festival
Wyoming, 10a
More than 80 artists, crafters, vendors, and organizations; local music, food offerings, inflatables, and petting zoo.

October 13–15

12th Annual Operation Pumpkin (Pumpkin and Art Festival)
Hamilton
Giant pumpkins, pumpkin weigh-off, over 100 artisans and food vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly atmosphere.

October 13–14, 20–21, 27–28

Sharon Woods Haunted Village
Sharon Woods, 6–10p
Family-friendly, slight-fright event in Sharon Woods’ 19th century village, complete with meeting ghosts, witches, and a fortune teller, as well as balloon art, games, a creepy critter zoo, face painting, storytelling, and more.

October 14

CORGIPALOOZA
The Bark Park & Patio*, 11a–3p
Halloween parade and costume contest with prizes (dog + human), trick-or-treating (dog + children), photo ops, vendors, and so much more.

October 14

Puppies & Pumpkins
North Park, Springboro, 11a–3p
Support local fosters and rescues and have some family fun with food, puppies, costume contest, free goodies, and pumpkin patch.

October 14

HVL Haunted Hayride
Hidden Valley Lake, 5–10p
Non-scary hayrides from 5 to 7 (tickets must be purchased by 6) and dark and scary from 7 to 10 (sales end at 9).
$4 per person

October 14–15

Findlay Market Fall Food Fest
Findlay Market*, 10a–4p
Fall tasting event, children’s spooky scavenger hunt, a fall-themed photo booth, and live music from Wild Carrot and Tracy Walker & Friends.

October 14–15, 21–22, 28–29

HallZOOween
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 12–5p
Trick-or-Treat stations, special animal enrichment, Theater of Illusion shows at 1 and 3, Hogwarts Express train ride (additional charge applies), and Scare-ousel (additional charge applies).
No additional charge. Included in zoo admission.

October 15

Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest and Adoption Event
Benken Garden Center and Florist, 10a–1p
Benken is partnering with the SPCA of Cincinnati to find fur-ever homes for dogs and cats in need.

October 15

7th Annual Hocus Pocus Halloween: A Family Fun Festival
Middletown
Free family fun featuring Hocus Pocus-themed fun, food and craft vendors, dance troupes, live shows, pumpkins, music, Howl-o-ween dog costume contest and parade, kids games and activities, and more. You can also meet Binx the cat and check out the Creepy Car Show and trunk or treat.

October 17

Boo Fest: Free Family Event
Highland County YMCA*, 5–8p
Haunted hallway, family activities, and Halloween crafts.

October 20

Howl at the Hall
Westwood Town Hall, 6–9p

October 21

Boo Fest: Free Family Event
Gamble-Nippert YMCA* at Westwood Town Hall, 5–8p
Break your costumes out early for a kid-friendly Halloween party, costume contest, and family crafts hosted by the Y.

October 21–22

Pumpkin Festival
Weber’s Farm Market
175 arts and crafts exhibitors, food vendors, pumpkin sculpting and other live demonstrations, kids rides, live music, petting zoo, U-cut sunflowers, craft beer garden.
$7 admission (12 and under free)

October 22

Boo Fest: Free Family Event
M.E. Lyons YMCA*, 3–5p
Floating Pumpkin Patch, family friendly activities, and crafts.

October 27

Boo Fest: Free Family Event
Campbell County YMCA*, 5:30–7:30p
Break your costumes out early for a kid friendly Halloween party and family activities at the Y. 

October 27–28

Spooktacular
Harvest Home Park
Hayride through the park, barrel train rides, haunted barn, kids games and face painting, costume contest (ages 12 and under), Howl-At-the-Moon contest (all ages), concessions.

October 28

Boo Fest: Free Family Event
Powel Crosley Jr. YMCA* at ArtsConnect, 12–3p
Fun-filled, outdoor family fun. Kids should dress in their costumes for trick-or-treating and a hay maze.

October 28

Murder Mystery Cruise “Henry Potter and The Vanishing”
BB Riverboats
Interactive murder mystery dinner experience.

October 28–29

Fall Fest Weekend
Washington Park*

FESTIVALS AND PUMPKIN PATCHES

Blooms & Berries Fall on the Farm (Loveland)
September 16–October 31
Online ticket purchase is required to attend Fall on the Farm. Admission includes hayrides, Pumpkin Bounce Pad, corn maze, mini corn maze, bee train, play area, Barnyard 500 Trike Track, farm animals, Spookley, and more! The Beer Garden is open on the weekends.
Ticket prices vary, but range from $5.95 during the first week to $19.95 on peak weekends. Click here for more information. Leashed pets are allowed.

Burger Farm Fall Fun at the Farm (Newtown)
Saturdays and Sundays, September 30–October 29, 10a–6p (weather permitting)
Pumpkins, corn stalks, mums, gourds, apple cider, animated pumpkin land characters, games, food, music, farm animals, crafters and more.
Admission is $15 per person (children 2 and under are free; ages 65 and older are $12)

Burwinkel Farms (Ross)
Weekends in October
Corn maze, skid maze, Halloween scavenger hunt, locally grown apples, crawl-thru straw tunnel, corn pool, and weekend hayrides to a pumpkin patch and sunflower field (when in bloom).

Country Pumpkins Fall Festival (Dry Ridge, KY) – September 9–October 30 (closed Tuesdays)
Fun Pass is $22 per person, Pumpkin Ridge is $7 per person, and many more activities are available for purchase a la carte. Click here for pricing information and save 10% on select tickets with code EARLY10.

Irons Fruit Farm October Weekends (Lebanon)
Last weekend in September and all October weekends, 11a–5p
Pumpkins and hayrides, corn maze, bakery (with apple fritters, pies, cinnamon-cider donuts, cookies, and more!), market and store, apples, and special events.
Click here for a coupon for $1 off purchase of $10 or more

Jack O’Lantern Junction at EnterTRAINment Junction (West Chester)
September 23–October 31
Indoor, kid friendly maze as well as friendly ghosts, skeletons, and more. Each child will receive a bag of trick-or-treat candy, plus new Halloween mini scenes and a Halloween themed train display.

Jackson Family Farm Fall on the Farm (Middletown)
Saturdays (11a–6p) and Sundays (12–5p), September 30–October 22
Activities include barrel train ride (new), corn maze, pumpkin jump pad, gravity wagon basketball, farm animals, pedal tractors and implements, corn barn, farm equipment, hay tower and slides, hayride, pumpkin cannon, and more!
$15 per person general farm admission (includes all activities, kids 2 and under free)

Kings Island Tricks and Treats Fall Fest (Mason)
Saturdays and Sundays, September 24–October 29
Admission includes one-of-a-kind fall festival with amazing food, activities, live entertainment, more than a dozen trick-or-treat stops, costume contests, crafts, games, seasonal merchandise, and access to the park’s rides and attractions.
Tickets starting at $34.99; military discounts available

McMonigle Farms Pumpkin Fest (Middletown)
Weekends in October, 12–6p
McMonigle Farms offers the most affordable and unique pumpkin patch in Middletown, Ohio. Admission includes: U-pick pumpkins, hayrides, one-acre clueless corn maze, cow train rides, farm animals, FREE straw maze, large play area, and seasonal treats.

Neltner’s Farm Fall Fest (Melbourne, KY)
September 30–October 31
There’s something for every member of your family: horse-drawn wagon rides, crafters and artisans, live music, home cooked food by Four Mile Pig, wine tastings by local wineries, homemade ice cream, pumpkin patch, 3+ acre corn maze, kids corn play pit, toddler corn maze, farm stand, petting zoo, barrel train, model train display.
Weekend activities admission (10a–6p): $7 (ages 3 and up); weekdays (9a–6p): free
Leashed pets are allowed

Niederman Fall Fun 2022 (Liberty Twp.)
September 22–October 29
Thursday 6–9p (group reservations only during the day), Friday 4–9p (concessions available after 6), Saturday 11a–9p, Sunday 1–6p
Tickets include: 4-acre corn maze, hayrides, kids tractor play area, wagon ride, human foosball, duck races, pipe swings, climbing hill, jumping pillow, and so much more!
$15 general admission wristband must be purchased for children 2 and above (children under 2 are free) and includes access to all activities. Tickets are available here.

Shaw Farms Pumpkin Times (Milford)
Weekends in September (starting the third weekend) through October 31, 9a–6p (Monday–Saturday), 9a–5p (Sunday), weather permitting
Huge corn maze with a kid-friendly treasure hunt, two interactive playgrounds, and horse- and tractor-drawn hayrides through the scenic countryside.
General admission is free. Click here for activity pricing information and to purchase tickets. Leashed pets are allowed.

SUNFLOWER FESTIVALS

There are a few area farms that have sunflower festivals and related events corresponding with when they bloom. For admission information, dates, and more details about the events, click on the corresponding link below.

Late September (date varies): Blooms and Berries Farm Market (Hamilton Twp)
October (TBD): Sips in Sunflowers at Burwinkel Farms
October 7–8: Gorman Heritage Farm Sunflower Festival (advance tickets are required)

FAMILY-FRIENDLY HAUNTED HOUSE EVENTS

Cincinnati goes all out for haunted houses and, while haunted houses may be a bit too much for the little ones, there are a few opportunities for “Lights On Matinees” at area spots

The Dent Schoolhouse (Dent)
Family friendly Lights On Tour is on Sunday, October 22, 4–6p
Weekends, September 15–November 4, and all Thursdays in October
General admission starting at $23 (group pricing available), with options for fast pass and front of the line options also available (view ticketing options here). Ghost Tours will take place on Wednesdays in October.

Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall (Mt. Healthy)
Lights Up Night will be Sunday, October 22, 6–6:45p (cost is $5 per child, free for adults)
Friday, Saturday (8–11p), and Sunday (7–9p) from September 29–October 28
Entry is $12 (click here for information about available discounts), Fastpasses available for $18, no discounts. Cash only.

USS Nightmare (Newport)
Lights On Matinee, October 23, 4–6p
September 16–17, September 29–November 5 (closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays)
Thursday, Sunday, 7–11p; Friday and Saturday, 7p–1a
General admission prices from $23–30, with Fast Pass admission being $36–50. Front-of-the-line and season passes also available. Click here to view all ticketing options.

TRUNK OR TREAT ACTIVITIES

October 14: Clermont County YMCA, 12–2p
October 18: Lindewald Community Trunk or Treat at Benninghofen Playground, 6–8p
October 21: Trunk or Treat and Pet Masquerade at Testerman Park, 1–3p
October 21: Trunk or Treat at Lake Julie Ann (Hamilton), 3–6p
October 22: Trunk or Treat at Gilmore Lanes, 2–4p
October 24: Trunk or Treat at Beechmont Ford, 6p
October 26: Clippard Family YMCA, 6–7:30p
October 27: Treat Street at Deerfield Towne Center, 6–8p
October 27: RC Durr YMCA, 6:30–8:30p
October 28: Elda’s Trunk or Treat at Elda Elementary, 3:30–5p
October 28: Shop, Eat, Treat – Monster Mash at Liberty Center, 4–6p
October 28–29: Tricks or Treats Weekend at Renaissance Festival
October 29: Boos & Brews on the Levee at Newport on the Levee, 5–9p
October 29: Special Needs Trunk or Treat at 2701 Harris Avenue (Norwood), 2–4p
October 29: Trunk or Treat at Land of Illusion Adventure Park, 5–7p
October 30: Blue Ash YMCA, 5:30–7:30p
October 31: Trick or Treat at the Market at Findlay Market*, 4–6p
TBD: Rookwood Commons

Click here for more Fall in Cincinnati fun courtesy of Tour de Cincinnati.

Written by: Linsey Kraeling – Woman, wife, and mother about town, proud millennial, and lifelong Cincinnatian with an invested interest in community involvement and having a full plate—literally and figuratively. Follow along with and read more about eating like a sophisticated six-year-old, supporting local, and acting like a tourist in her own city at instagram.com/linsinnati and tourdecincinnati.com.

All information is believed to be up to date and accurate. To verify cost and information for each event, please contact the host for more. Information is not yet available for several attractions and events. This list will be updated as that information becomes available. Have a fun, safe fall, y’all!

*Everything Cincy partner

Everything Oktoberfest in Zinzinnati

Cincinnati’s German roots run deep. While only 5% of the population had ties to Deutschland in 1830, between 1840 and 1850, the number of German-born immigrants reached over 50%.

Considering the influence German immigrants have had in Cincinnati—from German-language newspapers, local politicians, Over-the-Rhine architecture, and local biergartens—and the civic pride our residents feel about their German heritage (and, well, everything else), it’s no wonder Zinzinnati is known for hosting the world’s second largest Oktoberfest celebration, attracting more than 500,000 visitors to the region every year.

Some Oktoberfest History

The first Oktoberfest took place in 1810. It began to celebrate the union of Crown Prince Ludwig I and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen, and lasted from October 12 through 18. Despite the name Oktoberfest, most of these events started being held in September beginning in the 20th century. It is widely believed the change was made to take advantage of the better weather and longer days in September.

So don your lederhosen and dirndl—for all things Gemütlichkeit for the stein-hoisting season, from smaller more authentic celebrations to the nation’s largest Oktoberfest, check out the list of Oktoberfest events around Greater Cincinnati below, as well as Oktoberfest-style beers brewed and available at area breweries, and apparel and accessories fit for a [sausage] queen.

August

5
Grainworks Oktoberfest
Grainworks Brewing, 11a
facebook.com

25–27
Oktoberfest 2023
Germania Society
germaniasociety.com
$5 per person at the gate

26
Oktoberfest Biergarten in the Taproom
Braxton Brewing Company, 11a
facebook.com

Oktoberfest
March First (Symmes Twp), 11:30a
Toast to the beginning of Oktoberfest season with their Oktoberfest beer and brat and mett specials.
facebook.com

September

1–3
Oktoberfest
Fibonacci Brewing Company
Food, beer, and music.
instagram.com

Oktoberfest 2023
Liberty Home Association
facebook.com
$5 admission (free for children under 14 and for people with military ID)

8–9
Springboro Oktoberfest
oktoberfestspringboro.org
$3 admission

8–9
Oktoberfest
West Side Brewing
Featuring Bavarian Band Concert Friday, 9/8

8–10
Covington Oktoberfest
Goebel Park
facebook.com

9
3rd Annual Zieglerfest
MadTree Taproom, 12–5p
facebook.com

9
Village Oktoberfest
HighGrain Brewing, 11a–11p
highgrainbrewing.com

14–17
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
5th Street Downtown
oktoberfestzinzinnati.com

15
2023 Oktoberfest
Hofbrauhaus*, 6–10p
Event Info

16
Barrel House Family Oktoberfest
Braxton Barrel House, 12p
facebook.com

16
Go Hop Your AlexandriaFest
Alexandria Brewing Company, 12p
facebook.com

22–23
Loveland Oktoberfest
Downtown Loveland and Nisbet Park
facebook.com

22–23
Octoberfest Celebration
Sam Adams Cincinnati Taproom*, 5p
Honor the centuries-long celebration of classic German beers with their own traditional brews, as well as live music, Octoberfest-infused brats, and stein hoisting contests all weekend long.
facebook.com

22–24
Newport Oktoberfest
Newport’s Festival Park
thingstodocincinnati.com

23
Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest
Sonder Brewing, 9a–midnight
facebook.com

23
Oktoberfest 2023
MPH Brewing, 12:30p
facebook.com

29–October 1
Donauschwaben Oktoberfest
Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society
facebook.com
$5 admission

October

13–14
Lebanon Oktoberfest
Downtown Lebanon
lebanonohio.gov

Local Oktoberfest Beer

Oktoberfest beer is the catch-all term for beer popular during Oktoberfest season, but it includes Märzen and Festbier, too. Oktoberfest-style beers are malty and bread-like in flavor, and copper in appearance. Märzen (German for March) is the base for Oktoberfest beer, which is traditionally brewed starting in March, “just before the weather became a little too warm to make beer without risking spoiling, bacterial infection, or risk of fire from boiling the wort.” (via Thrillist)

The biggest difference between Märzen and Festbier styles is that classic Märzen style beers should be a little darker, richer, heavier, and a little higher in alcohol than Festbier, which is more golden in color. Thanks to our proud German roots and heritage, there are several Oktoberfest-style beers in Greater Cincinnati for the season, including:

13 Below Brewery Sayler Park
Fall Ale (Oktoberfest style)

Bad Tom Smith Brewery and Spirits Madisonville
13 Preachers (Märzen lager)

Braxton Brewing Company Covington, Barrel House, Cincinnati, CVG
Oktober Fuel (Märzen)

Esoteric Brewing Company Walnut Hills
Oktoberfest Festbier

Fifty West Brewing Co Mariemont/Columbia Twp
Veinermobile (Festbier)

Fretboard Brewing Norwood
Rockin’ the Rhein (Märzen)

HighGrain Brewing Silverton
Meadow (Festbier)

Hi-Wire Brewing Norwood
Zirkusfest (Märzen)

Hobräuhaus* Newport
Jubiläum (Märzen)

Listermann Brewing Norwood/Evanston
Festbier (Festbier)

MadTree Brewing Oakley, OTR
Ziegler (Märzen)

Northern Row Brewery and Distillery* OTR
Brewery (Märzen)

Rhinegeist Brewery* OTR
Franz (Märzen)

Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom* OTR
Octoberfest (Märzen)

Taft’s Brewing Company OTR, Spring Grove Village
Oktubberfest (Festbier)

Voodoo Brewpub CBD
Schnitzengiggle (Festbier)

West Side Brewing Westwood
Oktoberfest (Märzen)

West Sixth Box Park Newport on the Levee
DankeChain (Märzen)

Check out Tour de Cincinnati’s Drink Local Guide for a list of taprooms, cideries, distilleries, and wineries within a 10-ish-mile radius of the city center.

Local Apparel and Accessories

Cincy Shirts Hyde Park, Fort Mitchell, online
Check out their entire lineup of Oktoberfest tees.

HOMAGE OTR
O’ Zapft Is! t-shirt

Pop Rocket Creations markets and online
Want some fun and unique pins for your alpine hat? Click here for some great local options.
Market schedule

Have questions or want a custom recommendation for your adventure in Greater Cincinnati? Just ask.

Prost!

Written by: Linsey Kraeling – Woman, wife, and mother about town, proud millennial, and lifelong Cincinnatian with an invested interest in community involvement and having a full plate—literally and figuratively. Follow along with and read more about eating like a sophisticated six-year-old, supporting local, and acting like a tourist in her own city at instagram.com/linsinnati and tourdecincinnati.com.

*Everything Cincy partner

Everything Creamy Whips in Cincinnati

What is warm weather in Cincinnati without a creamy whip?! Though these Queen City institutions often serve the same fare with slight or very few deviations, you know your favorite neighborhood soft serve supplier—from Cleves to Hamilton, and Loveland to Mt. Washington, then Northern Kentucky and everywhere in between. The average Greater Cincinnati probably doesn’t need to travel any more than 10 minutes to get to their nearby shop, and many residents have a creamy whip with conveniently located right there in their neighborhood.

Even Gwen Stefani loves these sweet summertime snacks.

Creamy whips are traditionally open seasonally—March or April through September or October—and there are more than 30 in Greater Cincinnati, so there are more than enough opportunities to grab some whippy dip fare before creamy whip season comes to a close.

Here are just a handful of spots we recommend to check out:

The Bold Face Dairy Bar Price Hill

Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar Mt. Healthy

Mt. Washington Creamy Whip Mt. Washington

Norwood Delite Creamy Whip Norwood

Silver Grove Dari Bar Silver Grove

Piper’s Ice Cream Bar Covington

Putz’s Creamy Whip Westwood

Whipty-Do! Landen

Zip Dip Green Twp

That list isn’t even a third of the seasonal soft serve parlors Greater Cincinnati has to offer. Go ahead and start your Tour de Cincinnati Creamy Whips. It might take a while.

Click here for Tour de Cincinnati’s Google map of seasonal and scoop shops as well as Creamy Whips in Cincinnati.

Written by: Linsey Kraeling – Woman, wife, and mother about town, proud millennial, and lifelong Cincinnatian with an invested interest in community involvement and having a full plate—literally and figuratively. Follow along with and read more about eating like a sophisticated six-year-old, supporting local, and acting like a tourist in her own city at instagram.com/linsinnati and tourdecincinnati.com.

Everything Pride Month in Cincinnati

This Pride month it feels particularly important to support the LGBTQ+ community. LGBTQ-owned businesses and LGTBQ-friendly things to do don’t just provide safe spaces for the community—they cultivate inclusion and belonging.

Below is a comprehensive list of several Pride events around Cincinnati, places to get Pride goods and merchandise, and a list of book suggestions* to learn more and to show our support of the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month and beyond. There is even a link to a list of LGBTQ-owned businesses in Greater Cincinnati.

Pride Events

June 1

Inclusive Pride Flag Raising
Hamilton County Courthouse, 11a
Event is coordinated in conjunction with County offices and County Commissioner Denise Driehaus.
facebook.com

Miss Major Release Party
Rhinegeist, 4–7p
Featuring a clothing drive hosted by Transform Cincy. See post for donation requests.
instagram.com

Celebrate Pride With FCC
&Sundries, 5–7p
The organization is promoting locally owned LGBTQ+-owned businesses for Pride month. They will be giving away prizes and a chance to win apparel.

Pride Kickoff Party
Bloom OTR*, 10p–midnight
facebook.com

June 2

Pride Month Storytime
Joseph-Beth Cincinnati, 10:30a
Join us for a special storytime in honor of Pride Month.
facebook.com

Celebrate Pride With FCC
OTR StillHouse*, 6–8p
The organization is promoting locally owned LGBTQ+-owned businesses for Pride month. They will be giving away prizes and a chance to win apparel.

Esoteric Presents: Pride Month Kickoff Drag Show
Esoteric Brewing Company, 9p
Calling all queens, kings, and everyone in between to celebrate love, diversity, and and unity in the most fabulous way possible.
facebook.com

June 3

Hamilton Ohio Pride
Marcum Park, 11a–10p
Celebrate love and diversity through gatherings, support networks, and the arts. Details:
Pride March at Rotary Park – 11am
Pride Festival at Marcum Park – noon to 6pm
Pride Concert at RiversEdge amphitheater – 6 to 10pm
facebook.com

Love Conquers Ale Beer Garden Pride Party
Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom, 12–4p
Love Conquers Ale on tap and live music on the patio. Limited edition Love Conquers Ale glasses, shirts, stickers, and koozies will be available.
facebook.com

Pride Night at FC Cincinnati Pre-Match Party
Washington Park, 4:30–7:30p
Cincinnati Pride, Procter & Gamble, and FC Cincinnati partner for pre-match fun featuring community organizations, food trucks, inflatables, and other activities for the whole family, music, and drag performances.
facebook.com

Pride Night at FC Cincinnati
fccincinnati.com

Because of You – Grainworks Celebrates Pride
Brainwork’s Brewing Company, 6p–midnight
Pride Night with drag show, Pride-themed music videos, raffle, and drink specials. Benefiting PFLAG Cincinnati.
facebook.com

June 4

NKY Pride Parade and Festival
Goebel Park, 12p
Parade starts at noon from the Covington Riverfront with the festival beginning at Mainstrasse from 12–5p.
nkypridecenter.org

EPIC Drag Show
Agave & Rye Covington, 3–6p
Celebrate Pride month and an inclusive community.
instagram.com/agaveandrye

June 9

Drag Disco
MadTree Brewing, 8p
Boogie with Cincinnati’s grooviest queens, including The Lady Phaedra, Brock Leah Spears, and Alexander Cameron.
events.humanitix.com

June 10

June Westwood Second Saturdays: Pride
Westwood Town Hall, 5–10p
DJ, drag queens, a special appearance from DanceFix, Make it Take SWAG for kids, local food and drinks (DORA-friendly!), FC Cincinnati, and interactive entertainment that is inclusive and welcome to all.
facebook.com

Pride Stride
Sawyer Point Skating Rink, 7–10p
With Crissy Brollin and DJ Hershe B, featuring skating drag queens.
cincinnatiparksfoundation.org

Pride Night
Cincinnati Observatory, 7–10p
18+ Pride Night to celebrate our local LGBTQ community, featuring self-guided tours of the Observatory and grounds, Pride goodies, and solar viewing during the first hour (weather permitting).
facebook.com
Tickets are on sale for 7pm and 8pm. $20/person

June 11

Second Sunday: Pride on Main
Main Street OTR, 12–5p
Vibrant arts and music programming, diverse vendor market, and biergarten lounge while promoting the small businesses of Main Street.
secondsundayonmain.org

Brunch and Showtunes Sunday
Bloom OTR*

June 15

3rd Annual Pride Happy Hour
The Growler House, 5–7p
Proceeds go to Equality Ohio.
facebook.com

June 17

New Richmond Pride Festival
New Richmond Band Stand, 11a
Celebrate and support the local LGBTQIA+ community.
facebook.com

Pride Drag Brunch
Taft’s Brewpourium, 12–3p
Interactive event featuring brunch buffet, dancing, lip syncing, games, and more. Hosted by Scarlett Moon. Proceeds will benefit Transform Cincy.
Tickets

6th Annual Pride Bar Crawl
Exclusive drink specials, food specials at partner venues, and several participating bars. A portion of process will be donated to local Pride organizations and The Trevor Project.
Tickets

June 22

One-Year Anniversary Floral Party
Bloom OTR*

June 23

5th Annual Middletown Pride Festival
Downtown Middletown, 5–9p
Everyone and everyBODY is welcome to a night full of acceptance, love and celebration.
facebook.com

Dance with Pride
The Studio (Northgate Mall), 6:30–8p
Celebrating individuality, authenticity, and freedom to be who we are and to love who we love. $10 admission at the door.
facebook.com

June 24

Cincinnati Pride Parade and Festival
Parade kicks off at 7th and Plum at 11am, and ends at Sawyer Point Park, where the family friendly festival featuring food, drinks, vendors, and entertainment goes from noon to 9p.
cincinnatipride.org

Pride Sober Zone Drag Show
12:30–6p
Grab a mocktail and enjoy the show. Performances every 30 minutes.
facebook.com

Rainbow Pop Day Party
Bloom OTR*

Pride Roll Out
Riverfront Outdoor Rink, 6–11p
All wheels welcome. Two live DJs, vendors, food trucks. Bring your own skates or borrow. Hosted by the Cincinnati Skate Collective and the Cincinnati Rollergirls.
instagram.com

Pride After Party
Bloom OTR*

June 25

Pride at the Market
Findlay Market, 10a–4p
Get some yummy treats and drinks at the market while celebrating all love here in the heart of Cincinnati.
findlaymarket.org

Pride Brunch
Bloom OTR*
Two shows and Bloom Tea Dance at 3p.

EPIC Drag Show
Agave & Rye Rookwood, 3–6p
Celebrate Pride month and an inclusive community.
instagram.com/agaveandrye

July 8

Cincinnati Opera’s 15th Pride Night
Cincinnati Music Hall, 10:45p–midnight
Celebrate Greater Cincinnati’s LGBTQIA+ community and stand with drag artists.
cincinnatiopera.org

Pride Beverages

Some local breweries, drinkeries, and restaurants will have Pride-inspired beverages and specials for Pride month—many of which will donate proceeds of sales to local LGBTQ+ organizations.

Braxton Brewing Company
Pride Watermelon Raddler
facebook.com

Cafe Alma
Rainbow Mimosa Flights
June 1–30

Hi-Wire Brewing
Hi-Pitch Mosaic IPA Pride Cans
Proceeds from each four pack and Pride merch sales benefiting ACLU of Ohio all month long.
Available June 1

HighGrain Brewing Company
Pride Pop (mango wheat)
Available June 1

Rhinegeist
Miss Major
Berliner style sour with lemon and strawberry. A portion of the proceeds will be benefit Transform Cincy.

Samuel Adams
Love Conquers Ale
Yuzu, hibiscus, and prickly pear ale.

Goods and Apparel

&Sundries*

Can Cover: Choose Love – $8

Can Cover: Rainbow – $8

Pride Box – $34
Six unique [best-selling] bath bombs

Pride Handwash – $9

Rainbow Glass – $16

Cincy Shirts

Pride apparel

Ellebrux

Confetti Cat Earrings – $16

Multicolor Girl Power Earrings – $28

Handzy Shop + Studio

Maldivas Shirt Dress – $88

Rainbow Arch Earrings – $26

Rainbow Bamboo Hoop Earrings – $16

Rainbow Bead Drop Earrings – $14

Rainbow Reusable Sponge Cloth – $6.50

HOMAGE

Pride apparel

lemon lee

Rainbow Blend Earrings – $28

Rainbow Dangle Earrings – $26

Rainbow Flower Earrings – $28

Originalitees*

Pride apparel

Books

Reading books about Pride, the Community, and written by LGBTQ+ authors is a great way to support and show solidarity. Here is a shortlist of books available to purchase through local bookstores, as recommended by @woodsomc.

I suggest supporting independent bookstores and our local library (you can download ebooks and audiobooks through the Libby app). You can purchase books through indie bookstores as well as through the Blue Manatee Literacy Project via Bookshop.org.

Blue Manatee Literacy Project

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The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish – $17.99
Lil Miss Hot Mess (children’s Book)

Jack (Not Jackie) – $17.99
Erica Silverman (children’s book)

Bookery

The Celebrants – $28
Steven Rowley (novel)

Love Makes A Family – $11.99
Sophie Beer (children’s book)

Downbound Books

Another Brooklyn – $16.99
Jacqueline Woodson (novel)

Big Gay Wedding – $26.99
Byron Lane (novel)

The Guncle – $17
Steven Rowley (novel)

The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish –  $17.99
Lil Miss Hot Mess (children’s Book)

Julián is a Mermaid – $17.99
Jessica Love (children’s book)

The Prettiest Star – $16
Carter Sickels (novel, local)

Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag – $18.99
Rob Sanders (children’s book)

Small Businesses

The number of LGBTQ-owned businesses is growing and and their impact on our neighborhoods and our local economies is undeniable. And not only are LGBTQ+-owned businesses a safe space for the Community, they foster inclusion and celebrate belonging.

Click here for a list of several places around Cincinnati where we can show our support of the LGBTQ+ community and the small businesses that help make our city unique.

*LGBTQ-owned business