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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.
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.
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Color Me Mine is a paint-your-own-pottery franchise that makes the unique and creative experience of pottery painting accessible for people of all ages. It is a great way to explore your creativity while enjoying a therapeutic and calming experience by yourself or with others. It is ideal for all ages and skill levels to create a one-of-a-kind piece.
The local Color Me Mine franchise in Crestview Town Center is woman-owned and operated and hosts all kinds of events, including private parties, girls night out events, and kid-friendly fun. Every third Thursday is Ladies Night, where ladies of all ages get 20% off.
My favorite thing, though? Walk-ins are welcome! All ceramic pieces—from mugs and dishware to seasonal items and back—are individually priced and can be personalized by painting your own designs and styles, thanks to a wide selection of colors, brush sizes, and so much more. This is such a great idea for a thoughtful, personal gift for a loved one.
How it works: you can walk right in, choose your unpainted ceramic bowl or figurine, and use any variety of brushes, stencils, and paints to customize your piece. A Color Me Mine worker is there to help and answer questions along the way. Once we completed our pieces—pumpkin and Christmas tree for me; rainbow vase and pumpkin for my 4.5-year-old daughter—we left them with Color Me Mine to fire in the kilns they have onsite. It took a week for them to be completed, when they called to let us know we were able to pick them up.
I highly recommend this fun activity with a child or a significant other or friends or as a birthday party. I loved being able to walk right in with my daughter, who loves art, and who was able to create artwork just as I was able to—someone graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and has taken their fair share of art classes.
Color Me Mine
Crestview Hills Town Center
2874 Town Center Blvd
Crestview Hills, KY 41017
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.
📜HISTORY & HIDDEN GEMS TOUR💎 featuring Molly Wellmann
Brought to you by Richter & Phillips Jewelers and The BMW Store Cincinnati
For Part 2 of our Hidden Gems & History Tour in Covington, KY, we visit the River Front and Main Strasse Village. Our day begins at the Gruff which is this amazing cafe and bottle shop. They feature an awesome bar, brick oven pizzas, deli sandwiches and wonderful salads. Their bottle shop carries local beer, wine and liquor. The name “the Gruff” comes from the fairytale “the Three Billy Goats Gruff” and lines of the tale are painted on the walls inside. This is such a perfect spot to grab lunch or sit outside with a glass of wine!
We next make our way just a block south of the Gruff along the river to the Covington River Walk. We walked under the stunning Robling Bridge to Covington’s flood wall murals. Artist Robert Dafford painted 18 Murals on the Flood Wall depicting Covington and Northern Kentucky History. From prehistoric times when the buffalo crossed the Ohio river to get to the salt licks in Kentucky, to the early pioneers, the ferry, Civil War, & the building of the Roebling Bridge. You can also find famous artists, Covington’s German Heritage, horse racing, Covington’s baseball team, and many others along the River Walk. My favorite mural is the crossing of the Garner family.
After the murals we drove over to Main Strasse Village. The Village is centered on the corner of 6th and Main streets in Covington and encompasses 5 city Blocks. The Village is made up of restaurants, bars, and specialty shops. Most of the buildings in Main Strasse date back to the 1840 and 1860’s, you might be surprised to learn Main Strasse Village was developed into a 19th Century Village the 1970’s.
Work started on the Village in 1977. In 1979, they built the Carillon (the big German clock Tower) in Goebel Park. This 100-foot tower is a recreation of a European Style Glockenspiel Clock Tower. Funded by the state of Kentucky, it was built as the anchor attraction for our German storybook inspired neighborhood redevelopment project named…Main Strasse Village.
The Goose Girl Fountain at the intersection of Main and 6th was built in 1980. The fountain was designed by Greek Sculptor Eleftherios Karkadoulias. The fountain is based on the Grimms Brothers Fairytale “Goose Girl”.
Main Strasse is definitely a place you should check out in the near future. There is always something fun going on with the great dining, bars, shops & more. They also host lots of festivals and events during the year. It really is a wonderful place.
Click Here to take the tour with us as we cruise around town in a fabulous BMW from The BMW Store Cincinnati!
Cheers,
Molly Wellmann
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 …).
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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 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).
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Tickets are on sale for 7pm and 8pm. $20/person
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*
3rd Annual Pride Happy Hour
The Growler House, 5–7p
Proceeds go to Equality Ohio.
facebook.com
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
One-Year Anniversary Floral Party
Bloom OTR*
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
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.
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Pride After Party
Bloom OTR*
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
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
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
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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.
Can Cover: Rainbow – $8
Pride Box – $34
Six unique [best-selling] bath bombs
Pride Handwash – $9
Rainbow Glass – $16
Confetti Cat Earrings – $16
Multicolor Girl Power Earrings – $28
Maldivas Shirt Dress – $88
Rainbow Arch Earrings – $26
Rainbow Bamboo Hoop Earrings – $16
Rainbow Bead Drop Earrings – $14
Rainbow Reusable Sponge Cloth – $6.50
Rainbow Blend Earrings – $28
Rainbow Dangle Earrings – $26
Rainbow Flower Earrings – $28
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.
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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)
The Celebrants – $28
Steven Rowley (novel)
Love Makes A Family – $11.99
Sophie Beer (children’s book)
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)
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
Looking for a fun day out with the littles? Head to The Acres in Evendale. ⛳️ (Yes, you can spend an entire day there!)
Formerly Etter’s Golf Center, which opened in 1950, The Acres is a reimagined 15-acre space (get it?) featuring a driving range, miniature golf, and revitalized midcentury outbuildings and facilities turned Trackman room and Restaurant + Bar. And it is a dang fun way to spend a day or evening with family (or friends).
The onsite restaurant serves really good elevated American classics with locally sourced ingredients, such as a Smashburger-style patties from Avril-Bleh. Also available are shareables, salads, main courses, and a kids menu with dishes starting at $6. There is a full bar with beer, wine, and cocktails, including a good selection of local beer. (I went with a Red Cream Soda Astra Seltzer because of course I did.)
We ordered loaded tots to start (because duh), a burger, chicken Caesar wrap (that day’s special), and a hot dog and cheese quesadilla for the kids. I particularly loved the burger while BK loved the wrap. My kids spotted the Streetpops freezer essentially from the moon (those kids can spot popsicles from anywhere) and loved having that to top off their dinner. That was a nice touch.
The Acres currently features mostly golf activities, but intends to broaden its reach with additional recreation and events. Unlimited miniature golf is $8 per adult and $5 for children ages 4 to 9 (under 3 is free) and they also offer lessons, private events, and a Trackman room, which is simulated 9- or 18-hole rounds of golf, with year-round leagues and a heated room available to rent.
Between unlimited mini golf, driving range, Trackman, and Restaurant + Bar, The Acres is a family friendly day destination. There is not a lot of shade, though, so be sure to bring your SPF.
My kids may be a little young yet to truly appreciate miniature golf (they’re 4 and 2) but they mostly did pretty well. I am already planning a trip back to this charming spot. It is the perfect place to celebrate a birthday or Father’s Day and if I can help it, I will be doing just that.
Tip 👉🏻 They have dozens of two-way putters but if you prefer a left-handed club, I’d suggest bringing your own.
📍 The Acres
9941 Reading Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
⏰ Spring Hours
Driving Range and Mini Golf
9a–9p every day (closes Tuesdays at 8)
Restaurant + Bar
4p–9p Monday–Wednesday
11a–9p Thursday–Saturday
11a–7p Sunday
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.
Looking for a fun day out with the littles?
Whether you are hosting family or friends, or have children of your own, let the fare free streetcar connect the dots of your next downtown adventure!
Park in one place for the day—either near Findlay Market or The Banks—or take the Cincinnati Metro* downtown before setting off on your OTR and Central Business District jaunt. There are so many great options to see museums, eat delicious food, take in historic architecture and landmarks, plus explore award-winning parks on the streetcar line** in the basin.
Download the Transit app*** to map your journey and to know when to catch the streetcar in real time.
Findlay Market is the oldest continuously operated market in Ohio. It is an award-winning landmark and a must for everyone to see and experience—residents and tourists alike.
From events, live music, and unique vendors to excellent food options, Findlay Market truly has something for everyone. And it is housed in a historic market house with colorful Italianate architecture surrounding.
Grab a treat from Dojo Gelato or Makers Bakers Co. after having a bite from OTR Bagel Bar or one of dozens of food vendors available in and around the market.
Looking for a specific type of cuisine to fit your budget? Just ask!
Findlay Market is sandwiched by two streetcar stations: 10 – Findlay Market (Elm) to its west on Elm Street (northbound) and 12 – Findlay Market (Race) to its east on Race Street (southbound).
Washington Park was acquired by the city of Cincinnati in 1855 and was expanded and revitalized in 2012. It hosts free events, markets, live music, and other daily programming year round.
Washington Park is anchored in the center of vibrant OTR and is flanked by historic landmarks, and arts venues, as well as Italianate, Gothic, and Beaux Art architecture.
No matter the time of year, there is always something to do at Washington Park. In warm months the fountains are on and used as a splash pad, while the playground entertains the little ones year round. There is also a dog park, bandstand, and Porch where you can buy snacks and beverages. (Check their website for hours depending on the time of year.)
It is serviced by two different streetcar stops: 8 – 14th and Elm going northbound and 14 – Washington Park going southbound.
Fountain Square is a public city square in the heart of the Central Business District, and that has served as a symbolic center of the city since 1871. The Tyler Davidson Fountain (“Genius of Water”) is one of The Queen City’s most recognized and visited landmarks.
Fountain Square plays host to events, live music, and other programming throughout the year, including an ice rink in the cold months, fireworks displays, and a roller rink this spring 2023.
Fountain Square is surrounded by historically significant architecture, retail, hotels, and restaurants.
It is serviced by the 18 – Fountain Square streetcar stop, which is located just to the south of the Square on Walnut Street.
Lager House opened in 2012 and has been a flagship restaurant in Cincinnati’s culinary resurgence. Christian Moerlein has been brewing beer in Cincinnati since 1853 and is a pillar of our robust brewing heritage.
Lager House hosts events year round, including Brunch, Brews, and Baseball, Rockin’ the Roebling in warm months, and the Everything Cincy Pre-game Fest before all Bengals home games.
Moerlein Lager House is an institution in our great city and it often tops my list of recommendations for visitors to check out while they’re in town. The food is great, they have a microbrewery producing Moerlein craft beers onsite, and the views of the Roebling and surrounding cityscape are hard to top.
Lager House is serviced by streetcar stop 1 – The Banks, which is a short walk from the restaurant.
Click here to view their menu. A kids menu is also available. We like to get an order of Servatii pretzels with house-made beer cheese from their First Base menu and supplement with a side of fruit.
The John G. and Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park is a public gathering place along the Ohio River featuring multiple splash pads and water features, swings, interactive and imaginative play areas, pollinator gardens, and Carol Ann’s Carousel ($2 per ride). There are several monuments and memorials as well as picturesque views of the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, the Kentucky riverfront, and Downtown Cincinnati.
Smale Riverfront Park enjoys arts programming (such as Blink), Rockin’ the Roebling, live music, and free fitness in warmer months.
Smale Riverfront Park is connected to Yeatman’s Cove Park Sawyer Point Park, and International Friendship Park via the two-mile-long riverwalk boasting scenic river views and spanning vistas of the rolling hills of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
It is serviced by streetcar stop 1 – The Banks, which is a 1/3-mile walk from the park and includes crossing a busier road and potentially using stairs (though elevators are also available).
There are many options listed above and below, so it would be best to pick your favorite(s) according to what you love to do and choose your own adventure. And your guests are sure to be impressed with your Cincinnati tour guide knowledge.
If you ever have any specific questions or would like a customized recommendation catered to your preferences, all you have to do ask.
Enjoy!
There are so many great options for family friendly things to do downtown. Here are some additional kid-friendly places along the streetcar line:
21c Museum Hotel*
Streetcar stop 17 – Aronoff Center
Central Parkway YMCA*
Streetcar stop 15 – Central Parkway
Cincinnati and Hamilton County Library – Main Branch
Streetcar stop 16 – Public Library
Cincinnati Reds at GABP and Hall of Fame Museum
Streetcar stop 1 – The Banks
Contemporary Arts Center
Streetcar stop 17 – Aronoff Center
Court Street Plaza*
Streetcar stop 15 – Central Parkway
FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium*
Streetcar stop 8 – 14th and Elm or
Streetcar stop 9 – Liberty and Elm
Greater’s
Streetcar stop 18 – Fountain Square
The Play Library
Streetcar stop 6 – 12th and Main (Hanke Exchange)
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Streetcar stop 1 – The Banks
On the Rhine Eatery*
Streetcar stop 5 –Court and Main
Streetcar stop 15 – Central Parkway
The Children’s Theatre at The Emery (coming 2025)
Streetcar stop 7 – 12th and Vine
*Everything Cincy partner
**Locations within a block or two of the streetcar line
***The Transit app also works for uploading fare and mapping your route on the Cincinnati Metro
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.
As a ‘Major Party Town’, there’s no surprise we Cincinnatians love a good party like St. Patrick’s Day. And, seeing as the holiday falls on a Friday this year AND coincides with the first round of March Madness, it’s sure to be a great time.
To celebrate with all of you, Tour de Cincinnati and Everything Cincy have teamed up again to get you ready for the occasion, complete with things to do and events around the city, live music and performances, food and drink options, Irish pubs to check out, and retail and accessories to outfit you for St. Patrick’s Day.
St. Patrick’s Day Party
Fountain Square*, 10a–6p
Food trucks, live Irish music, and green beer.
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Cincinnati Saint Patrick’s Parade
The Banks, 12p
55th annual.
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Lager House Welcomes The Prodigals
Moerlein Lager House, 12–3p
Complete with Irish whiskey drink features during the Cincinnati Saint Patrick’s Parade at The Banks.
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Colleen McKenna St. Patrick’s Day Parade Concert
Irish Heritage Center, 3:30p
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Erickson Academy of Irish Dance Performance
Irish Heritage Center, 4:30p
Shamrocks & Shenanigans
Streetside Brewery, 7a
Drink specials, green beer, and a free t-shirt for the first 20 customers to get a Craft Burger Bros breakfast burrito and a pint.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Darkness Brewing, 8a
Beer releases, green beer, kegs and eggs at 8am with Live Irish Fiddle, nonstop live music from 3 to 11, and even more to do on the Avenue, including more live music and Irish clog dancing.
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St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
Cheviot, 8a–midnight
Visit 8 bars and receive a t-shirt. Game Time, Skin’s Place, Public House, 2nd Street Saloon, Keller’s, Roswell’s, Dean’s Hops and Vines, Fogarty’s.
St. Paddy’s Day in the Taproom
West Side Brewing, 9a
Complete with Irish beers, treats from Maribelle Bakery, St. Catharine’s Fish Fry from 12 to 9, Irish flights, $5 Jameson, and Westwood’s 1-year DORA anniversary.
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WSB also has these shirts available for purchase in the taproom
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Braxton Brewing Company, 9a
Green Garage Beer, shot specials, rooftop DJ from 3 to 6, and taproom DJ from 7 to 10.
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St. Paddy’s at HG
Higher Gravity at Summit Park, 10a
Several Irish drink specials.
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St. Patrick’s Day at ABC
Alexandria Brewing Company, 10a–10p
Irish Traveler (dry Irish stout) release, kegs and eggs at 10a, drink specials, live music, and more.
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St. Patrick’s Day at The Pub
The Pub Crestview Hills, 10a–11p
Eat, drink, and be Irish for a day! Featuring Irish fare, drink specials, live music, bagpipes, and more.
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St. Patrick’s Day at The Pub
The Pub Rookwood, 10a–11p
Eat, drink, and be Irish for a day! Featuring Irish fare, drink specials, live music, bagpipes, and more.
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Luck of the Levee
Newport on the Levee, 3–7p
Click here for a full lineup of events, including a performance by Erickson Academy of Irish Dance, free face painting, live music, McGing Irish Dancers, Irish-themed cocktails and specials, plus specials at participating businesses.
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Shamrock N Roll St. Patrick’s Day on the Avenue
Fairfield Avenue Bellevue, 5:30–8p
Shop, sip, dine, and stroll while enjoying live music and the McGing Irish Dancers.
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Walnut Hills St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl
Peebles Corner Historic District, 6p
Esoteric, Decibel, Tiki Tiki Bang Bang, Gomez Salsa, Comfort Station, Fireside Pizza.
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Easter Rising Live
Molly Malone’s, 12–3p
Nicholson’s, 4:15–6:15p
Fretboard Brewing, 8–11p
Ben Levin on St. Paddy’s Day
Element Eatery, 4–7p
Come for the food, stay for the green beer and blues.
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Erickson Academy of Irish Dance Performance
Irish Heritage Center, 5p
Colleen McKenna St. Patrick’s Day Concert
Irish Heritage Center, 6–7p
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Céad Míle Fáilte
The Dublin Defense at Bircus Brewing Company, 7:30–11:30p
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Aglamesis Bros*
Special TBD
Biggby Coffee Cincy Madisonville, Monfort Heights, Mariemont, St. Bernard
Locally owned Biggby Coffee features several St. Patrick’s Day-inspired drinks this month, including:
Busken Bakery multiple locations
St. Patrick’s Day goodies for in-store pickup, including cakes, breads, cookies, donuts, coffee cakes, and more.
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Del Gardo’s Cannoli* Covington
Humble Monk Brewing Co.* Northside
St. Brendan Irish red ale
MadTree* Oakley
Mac the Willis Irish red ale
Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom* OTR
Boston Brick Red (classic Irish red)
Servatii multiple locations
Buttercream cookies
West Side Brewing Westwood
Dry Stout
GIL (German-Irish lager), tapping 3/7
Crowley’s Irish Pub Mt. Adams
Cincinnati’s oldest Irish pub
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Dingle House Irish Pub and Grub West Chester
Open 7a–midnight, featuring live music, Irish dancers, bagpipes. Kegs and eggs from 7 to 11 and $5 door charge starting at 8.
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Molly Malones Covington
Kegs and eggs at 7a, free souvenir shirt for first 100 guests, Irish food and drinks, live Irish music all day (two stages), Irish dancers, bagpipes, green beer, and more.
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O’Malley’s in the Alley* Central Business District
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RP McMurphy’s Oakley
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From St. Patrick’s Day-specific duds to everyday green items to wear throughout the year, below are all the local places you need to get outfitted for St. Paddy’s Day.
Cappel’s Downtown, Anderson Twp, Blue Ash
Family-owned party supplies store that is great for accessories and St. Patrick’s Day-specific goods.
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Cincy Shirts Hyde Park, Fort Mitchell, online
Check out their entire lineup of St. Patrick’s Day, green, and Celtic tees.
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Ellebrux virtual and markets
Jewelry, art, and gifts, featuring some great options for St. Paddy’s Day and beyond.
Gumdrop Covington
Children’s boutique with clothing, gifts, and accessories, featuring green clothing items to outfit the littles on March 17 and always.
Handzy Shop + Studio Covington
Feminine apparel, gifts, and accessories, featuring several great green options for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond.
HOMAGE OTR
While they may not have a full collection of St. Paddy’s Day garb, they do have a handful of green and pop culture-inspired duds to outfit you for St. Patrick’s Day. Click here to check them out.
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Lemons and Limes Boutique Loveland, Mason
Apparel, gifts, and home decor. Check out their St. Patrick’s Day goods here.
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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, kid-friendly Cincinnati, and acting like a tourist in her own city at instagram.com/linsinnati and tourdecincinnati.com.
*Everything Cincy partner