It’s spring! Be sure to enjoy a community event this month. There are art exhibits, broadway shows, a butterfly exhibit, a circus, Easter egg hunts, ballets, antique show and more fun things to do throughout Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio; Northern Kentucky; and Southeastern Indiana.

Events continuing into April are posted first followed by events by date.

Events Continuing into April:

The Lion in Winter
Through April 6, 2019
Falcon Theatre at 636 Monmouth Street, Newport, Kentucky
Comedy and drama with this play about the English Plantagenet family

Aladdin
Through April 7, 2019
Aronoff Center, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
The Cincinnati Ballet presents a family favorite

Swing
Through April 14, 2019
The Carnegie at 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington, Kentucky
Fast-paced dance moves to enjoy

Paris 1900: City of Entertainment
Through May 12, 2019
Cincinnati Art Museum at 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio
The 1900 International Exposition transformed Paris.

For America: Paintings from the National Academy of Design
Through June 2, 2019
Dayton Art Institute at 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio
Traveling exhibition with 100 paintings by 79 artists that tells the story of the National Academy from the early 1800s in the the 21st century.

Volcanoes
Through June 9, 2019
Robert D. Linder Family Omnimax Theater at Union Terminal at 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Experience a boiling volcano up close!

Butterfly Show – The Butterflies of Ecuador
Through June 16, 2019
Krohn Conservatory at 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio
The butterflies are here!

The Thanksgiving Play
Through April 21, 2019
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio
Satire about culturally sensitive about an elementary school’s Thanksgiving play

Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs
Through August 18, 2019
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal at 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Learn about daily life during the time of the Pharaohs

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April Events and Fun Things to Do:

April Fool’s Day 5k and Family Fun Mile
April 1, 2019
Miamisburg Community Park at 550 S. First St., Miamisburg, Ohio
Fun walk/run and pets are welcome.

The Mercury 13 Exhibit
April 1–22, 2019
Woodbourne Library at 6060 Far Hills Avenue, Centerville, Ohio
Learn about the Mercury 13 space program

Zoo Blooms
April 1-30, 2019
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden at  3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio
The zoo will be blossoming in color during April. See 80,000 tulips. Enjoy free concerts in the garden from 6-8:30pm.

Les Miserables
April 2–7, 2019
Victoria Theatre at 138 North Main Street, Dayton, Ohio
Heartbreak and passion!

World Fare
April 3, 2019 (+every Wednesday through October 9, 2019)
Fountain Square at Fifth and Vine Streets, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
International cuisine every Wednesday from 11am–2pm.

Macbeth
April 3–20, 2019
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company at 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
A classic play!

Fountain Square Eats
April 4, 2019 (+every Thursday from 11am–2pm through October 10, 2019)
Fountain Square at Fifth and Vine Streets, downtown, Cincinnati, Ohio
Food truck line ups for lunch!

2nd Street Market
April 4–6, 11–13, 18–20 and 25–27, 2019
600 E. 2nd Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Local growers, bakers and artisans at this European-style market

42nd Street
April 4–28, 2019
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts at 4990 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
A musical that celebrates Broadway and Times Square.

Tunes and Blooms
April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2019
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens at 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Listen to some wonderful music while enjoying the Zoo’s gardens

First Friday – Second Look Saturday at Pendleton Art Center
April 5–6, 2019
Pendleton Art Center at 1105 Central Avenue, Middletown, Ohio
Meet artists and enjoy food, music and more!

Fix Me, Jesus
April 5, 6, 12 and 13, 2019
Middletown Lyric Theatre at 1530 Central Avenue, Middletown, Ohio
Looking for the perfect dress at Neiman Marcus

Antioch Shrine Circus
April 5–7, 2019
Green County Fairgrounds at 120 Fairgrounds Road, Xenia, Ohio
Enjoy the clowns, animals and more!

Wonderful Music of Oz
April 5–7, 2019
Music Hall, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra will play tunes from Wicked, The Wizard of Oz and The Wiz

Chocolate Walk
April 6, 2019
Downtown Lebanon, Ohio
An evening all about chocolate! Enjoy 20 chocolate stops.

Easter Eggstravaganza
April 6, 2019
Riverside Park at 425 Victor Stier Drive in Milford, Ohio
Snacks, face painting, Easter egg hunt and the a visit from the Easter Bunny

Hagfest
April 6, 2019
The Southgate House Revival at 111 E. Sixth Street, Newport, Kentucky
Listen to some live music!

Health, Wellness & Beauty Fair
April 6, 2019
Central State University Dayton at 840 Germantown Street, Dayton, Ohio
Free event. Consult with healthcare pros, A1c screenings, healthy food, fitness demos and more

Rachmaninoff Piano
April 6, 2019
Clark State Performing Arts Center at 300 S. Fountain Avenue in Springfield, Ohio
Piano concertos!

Nutter Center Sports Card Show
April 6, 2019
Wright State University Nutter Center at 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, Ohio
Buy, sell and trade!

Victory of Light Psychic Festival
April 6–7, 2019
11355 Chester Road at the Sharonville Convention Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati’s Premier Body, Mind & Spirit Event Celebrates 25 Years!

Great Parks Mystery Dinner Series
April 6 and 27, 2019 (+May 4 and 18, 2019)
Mill Race Banquet Center at Winton Woods at 1515 West Sharon Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Help solve a crime while enjoying dinner

Easter Egg Bunny Express
April 6, 13, 14, 19–20 and 27, 2019
LM&M Railroad at 127 S. Mechanic Street, Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Enjoy a train ride with the Easter Bunny! Kids will enjoy an easter egg hunt

Lawrenceburg Speedway
April 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2019
Lawrenceburg Speedway, 351 E. Eads Pkwy. (US 50) in Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Sprint, modified, pure stock and hornet racing on 3/8 mile high-banked clay oval track

The Great Bridal Chase
April 7, 2019
W. Pike Street, Covington, Kentucky
5k that joins the fun of a race while dressed for a wedding!

Spring Concert – Kettering Civic Band
April 8, 2019
3000 Glengarry Drive at Kettering Middle School Auditorium, Kettering, Ohio
Favorite classics to be played.

Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
April 8–14, 2019
Various locations throughout Cincinnati, Ohio
Participating greater Cincinnati restaurants will offer $26 and $36 three-course meals

Miss Saigon
April 9–21, 2019
Aronoff Center, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Set in Vietnam, this story is about love

Paws for a Cause
April 11, 2019
Matthew 25: Ministries at 11060 Kenwood Road, CIncinnati, Ohio
Bring your dog for some fun while you volunteer for an evening shift

House Party 
April 11, 2019 (+May 9)
Taft Museum of Art at 316 Pike Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Come to the Taft house and explore from 5pm–8pm. The lights will be on! Live music

Spring Backyard Composting
April 11, 2019
Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati at 2715 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Learn how to compost at home

Party on the Purple
April 11, 18, 25 (+May 2 , 9,  16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1), 2018
Purple People Bridge accessed via Newport on the Levee, Newport, Kentucky or Sawyers Point in downtown Cincinnati
Live music and food trucks

This Time Tomorrow: Performing Arts Festival
April 11–14, 2019
Contemporary Arts Center at 44 E. Sixth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Local, national and international artists will perform at CAC and throughout Cincinnati.

Midwest Ceramics Show
April 12–13, 2019
Butler County Fairgrounds at1715 Fairgrove Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Classes, demonstrations and competitions.

Percussion Master Colin Currie
April 12–13, 2019
Aronoff Center, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra presents Colin Currie, a percussion magician!

Percussion Master Colin Currie
April 12–13, 2019
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Colin Currie is called a percussion magician!

Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty
April 12–13, 2019
Schuster Center at One West Second Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
The Dayton Ballet performs

La Clemenza di Tito (The Clemency of Titus)
April 12–14, 2019
Corbett Auditorium, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
Mozart’s final opera features love, betrayal and vengeance

Cincinnati Mini Make Faire
April 13, 2019
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal at 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Amateur and professional inventors, crafters and performers will be on hand

Community Easter Egg Hunt
April 13, 2019
St. Paul Lutheran Church at 106 Maple Street, Reading (Cincinnati), Ohio
Rain or shine, enjoy hunting for eggs

Dancing on Main
April 13, 2019
228 Second Street, Aurora, Indiana
Aurora 200th Birthday theme!

Egg Hunt
April 13, 2019
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
10,000 candy-filled eggs to be found!

Fairfield Spring Fest
April 13, 2019
Fairfield Freshman School at 8790 N. Gilmore Avenue, Fairfield, Ohio
Inflatable obstacles course, 50 vendors and businesses. Get blood pressure checked and more. Food trucks available.

Hoppin’ at Harbin Egg Hunt
April 13, 2019
Harbin Park at 1300 Hunter Road, Fairfield, Ohio
Bring your Easter baskets and find eggs and candy.

5 Little Monkeys
April 13, 2019
Lebanon Theatre Company at 10 S. Mechanic Street, Lebanon, Ohio
Mayhem among five siblings.

Independence – Easter Egg Hunt
April 13, 2019
Memorial Park at 2001 Jack Woods Parkway, Independence, Kentucky
Kids 12 years of age or younger (11am –2pm)

Ohio Country Antique Show
April 13, 2019
Roberts Centre at 123 Gano Road, Wilmington, Ohio
Browse antiques and enjoy see all kinds of interesting things!

Queen City Blues Fest
April 13, 2019
The Southgate House Revival at 111 E. Sixth Street, Newport, Kentucky
Enjoy blues music!

Regency Rally 
April 13, 2019
Heritage Village Museum in Sharon Woods Park art 11450 Lebanon Road,   Sharonville (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Ohio militia drills and demonstrations

Take Me Out to the Ballgame
April 13, 2019
Music Hall, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra will present Casey at the Bat, Take Me Out to the Ballgame and more!

Trick
April 13, 2019 (+May 25, 2019)
Falcon Theatre at 636 Monmouth Street, Newport, Kentucky
Geared for the entire family, enjoy a throwback to Vaudeville

5th Annual Black & White Party
April 13, 2019
Black Box Gallery Springfield Museum of Art
Dance party and you are encouraged to wear white and black!

Spring Wine Gala
April 13, 2019
Jungle Jim’s International Market – Eastgate at 4450 Eastgate south Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio
Sample wine from around the word!

Skeleton Crew
April 13 – May 11, 2018
Ensemble Theatre in at 1127 Vine Street in Cincinnati, Ohio
A play set in 2008 Detroit.

Art & Poetry
April 14, 2019
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Talented poets compete for prizes

Art on Vine
April 14, 2019
Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy seeing the fine art of 60 local Cincinnati artists

Basilica Concert
April 14, 2019
Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption at 1140 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky
May Festival Chamber Choir and Your Chorus will be singing

Burlington Antique Show
April 14, 2019 (+May 19, June 16, July 21 August 18, September 15and October 20 2019)
Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idelwild Road, Burlington, Kentucky
Find a special treasure!

Dayton Philharmonic Demirjian Sundae Classics
April 14, 2019 (+April 28 and June 9, 2019)
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd Street, Dayton, Ohio
Music for this who like classics with an entertaining twist!

The League of Defenders – Run for Kids
April 14, 2019
Bridgewater Falls at 3385 Princeton Road, Hamilton, Ohio
A fun walk/run that features a scavenger hunt

Free Wall Night at Vandalia Recreation Center
April 16, 2019
Vandalia Recreation Center at 1111 Stonequarry Road, Vandalia, Ohio
Climb the wall for free! 6+ years old

Mozart at the Museum: Stravinsky L’Histoire du Soldat
April 18, 2019
Springfield Museum of Art in Springfield, Ohio
Music, narration and a dancer will perform

Disney Newsies – The Broadway Musical
April 18 – June 9, 2019
La Comedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W Central Ave, Springboro, Ohio
A Tony-winning Broadway hit!

Easter Egg & Play
April 19, 2019
Washington Township Rec Center at 895 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton, Ohio
The hunt begins in the gym. Enjoy the Easter bunny, prizes and snacks.

Full Moon Wildflower Hike at Glen Helen
April 19, 2019
Glen Helen Nature Preserve at 405 Corry Street, Yellow Springs, Ohio
See wildflowers and take a walk in the Glen.

Yellow Cab Food Truck Rally
April 19, 2019 (+May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16 and September 20)
700 E. 4th Street, Dayton, Ohio
Enjoy dinner and dessert plus craft beer

Mercury
April 19 – May 11, 2019
Know Theatre of Cincinnati at 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
A comedy with some dark moments

Pinkalicious, The Musical
April 20, 2019
Memorial Hall at 1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Pinkalicious loves eating pink cupcakes!

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
April 20 – May 18, 2019
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy a play featuring the gang from Peanuts!

Annual Easter Egg Hunt Youngs Dairy
April 21, 2019
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Over 7,000 eggs!

History in Bloom
April 14, 2019
Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45232
Horse-drawn carriage rides and walking tours

Party for the Planet – An Earth Day Celebration
April 25, 2019
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden at 3400 Vine St. Cincinnati, Ohio
Learn about living a green life

TrueTheatre: trueSTORM
April 25, 2019
True Theatre at 1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Listen to personal stories from the people who lived them.

Bold Moves
April 25–28, 2019
Aronoff Center for the Arts at 650 Walnut, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the ballet with dance set to Mozart.

Sylvia
April 25 –  May 12, 2019
The Loft Theater at 126 North Main Street, Dayton, Ohio
Presented by Human Race Theatre: A found dog names Sylvia causes tension. Lots of laughs, too!

Sugar Maple Festival
April 26–28, 2019
Downtown Bellbrook, Ohio
Enjoy a parade, beer garden, 5k run, dog show, children’s tent and lots of fun!

Sorry, Wrong Number
April 26–28 and May 3–5, 2019
Loveland Stage Company at 111 S. 2nd Street (Route 48), Loveland, Ohio
Mystery play – thwarting a murder plot!

Cinderella
April 26–28, 2019
Patricia Corbett Theatre, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
CCM Dance presents a ballet with step sisters, a prince and glass slippers.

Sugar Maple Festival
April 26–28, 2019
Downtown Bellbrook, Ohio
Beer garden and live music, 5k run, parade, dog show and more@

Vintage Market Days
April 26–28, 2019
120 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio
Vendors showcase vintage-inspired items!

No Spectators:The Art of Burning Man
April 26 – September 1, 2019
Cincinnati Art Museum at 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio
Artistic expression with room-sized exhibitions

Children’s Earth Day Celebration
April 27, 2019
The Arlington Memorial Gardens at 2145 Compton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Games and activities while learning to protect the planet

Cincinnati Guitar Fest
April 27, 2019
Madison Theater at 730 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky
Live musicians will be playing!

2019 Dayton Book Expo 
April 27, 2019
Sinclair College Ponitz Center at 444 Wets Third Street, (Building 12), Dayton, Ohio
Enjoy everything about books

Dayton Philharmonic: Sgt. Pepper’s Complete
April 27, 2019
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd Street, Dayton, Ohio
Rock on! Enjoy this 1967 classic album live!

Gem City Comic Con
April 27–28, 2019
Dayton Convention Center at 22 E. 5th Street, Dayton, Ohio
Meet your favorite comic artists!

Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Celebration
April 27, 2019
Blue Ash Summit Park 4335 Glendale-Milford Rd,, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Learn about wasting less food with home gardening, composting and eating local foods

OHYA Kilts & Kegs 5k
April 27, 2019
Delhi Township Park at 5125 Foley Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Kilts, food trucks, music and a kilt contest

Cuentame tu Hostoria
April 27–28, 2019
Aronoff Center for the Arts at 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Music tells the stories of families immigrating to America as presented by the Cincinnati Boys Choir

The Magic School Bus: Lost In the Solar System
April 27-28, 2019
Victoria Theatre at 138 North Main Street, Dayton, Ohio
Mrs. Frizzle drives the magic school bus!

Ravel + Debussy: Colors of Spain
April 27–28, 2019
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra presents beautiful music

Sleeping Beauty
April 27 – May 5, 2019
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Rock musical comedy take on this fairy tale as presented by The Children’s Theatre

Pup Crawl
April 28, 2019 
Oakley Square (Oakley) in Cincinnati, Ohio
Dogs and their humans will have fun!

KidX Aerial Show
April 30, 2019
Dayton Mall at 2700 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Dayton, Ohio
Enjoy a Cincinnati Circus Company show!

The Musical Adventure of Flat Stanley
April 30 – May 11, 2019 (select matinee dates)
La Comedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W Central Ave, Springboro, Ohio
Lunch and Learn with Children’s Theatre!

Dear Evan Hansen
April 30 – May 12, 2019
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut Street, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Winner of six Tony awards, this musical is about letters and lies!