It’s May and there are so many fun things to do. Enjoy a parade, festival, concert or play – just to name a few. We have over 110+ events listed for Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio; Northern Kentucky; and Southeastern Indiana.
Events occurring into May:
Sleeping Beauty
Through 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
The Musical Adventure of Flat Stanley
Through May 11, 2019 (select matinee dates)
La Comedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W Central Ave, Springboro, Ohio
Lunch and Learn with Children’s Theatre!
Skeleton Crew
Through May 11, 2019
Ensemble Theatre in at 1127 Vine Street in Cincinnati, Ohio
A play set in 2008 Detroit.
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 – go and experience this!
Sylvia
Through 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!
Dear Evan Hansen
Through May 12, 2019
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut Street, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Winner of six Tony awards, this musical is about letters and lies!
American Painting From the Phillips Collection
Through May 19, 2019
Taft Museum of Art at 316 Pike Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy viewing works from Winslow Homer, Georgia O’Keeffe and more
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!
Dorothy Height’s Hats
Through June 23, 2019 (various dates)
Dayton Art Institute at 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio
See the amazing collection of hats of a civil rights’ icon.
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
May events are in order by date:
World Fare
May 1, 2019 (+every Wednesday through October 9, 2019)
Fountain Square at Fifth and Vine Streets, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
International cuisine every Wednesday from 11am–2pm.
Party on the Purple
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 20, 29, 2019 (+ every Wednesday through August 7, 2019)
Purple People Bridge at Newport on the Levee, Newport, Kentucky or Sawyer Point in Cincinnati, Ohio
Weekly parties with live music and food trucks
Mamma Mia
May 1–26, 2019
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater at 801 Matson Place, Cincinnati, Ohio
Sing along to the tunes while watching the play!
Zoo Babies
May 1–30, 2019
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden at 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy looking at all of baby animals!
Fountain Square Eats
May 2, 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!
The Mixtape Tour
May 2, 2019
US Bank Arena at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio
New Kids on the Block, Salt-n-Pepa, Tiffany, Debbie Gibson and more!
Party on the Purple
May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2019 (+ every Thursday through August 8, 2019)
Purple People Bridge accessed via Newport on the Levee, Newport, Kentucky or Sawyers Point in downtown Cincinnati
Live music and food trucks
Salsa on the Square
May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2019 (+ every Thursday through September 26, 2019)
Fountain Square at Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio
Live local and regional Latin bands with local dance instructors to teach basic Latin dancing. Food available
Centerville Garage Sale
May 2–4, 2019
Throughout Centerville, Ohio
Find a treasure!
2nd Street Market
May 2–4, 9–11, 16–18 and 23–25, 2019
600 E. 2nd Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Local growers, bakers and artisans at this European-style market
Justin Moore & Friends
May 3, 2019
BB&T Arena at 500 Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, Kentucky
With special guests: Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tipplin, Collin Raye and Dillion Carmichael
Party on the Plaza
May 3, 2019 (+June 6, June 27, July 11, August 8 and 22), 2019
7850 Five Mile Road at the Anderson Center in Anderson Township in Cincinnati, Ohio
Live band concert and lots of great food
Sound of Music
May 3, 2019
Clark State Performing Arts Center at 300 S Fountain Avenue, Springfield, OH
The hills are alive!
Pickin in the Park & Food Trucks
May 3, 2019
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton, Ohio
Bluegrass music, craft beer and food trucks
Xenia First Friday
May 3, 2019 (+June 7 and July 5)
Downtown Xenia, Ohio
Live entertainment and music, plus shop and eat!
May Daze Music Festival
May 3–4, 2019
College Corner, 8501 Camden College Corner Road, Ohio
Live music performances
First Friday – Second Look Saturday at Pendleton Art Center
May 3–4, 2019
Pendleton Art Center at 1105 Central Avenue, Middletown, Ohio
Meet artists and enjoy food, music and more!
Annie
May 3–4, 2019
Victoria Theatre at 138 North Main Street, Dayton, Ohio
The sun will come out – tomorrow!
Beethoven with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
May 3–4, 2019
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is performing with Daniil Trifo
First Friday / Second Look Saturday at Pendleton Art Center
May 3–4, 2019 (+June 7–8; July 5–6; Aug 2–3; Sept 6–7; Oct 4–5; Nov 1–2; Dec 6–7)
1105 Central Avenue, Middletown, Ohio
The studios will be open! Enjoy art, food, music and more
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
May 3–5, 2019
Paul Brown Stadium at One Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
Third-largest first-time marathon in the US!
Cincy-Cinco Latino Festival
May 3–5, 2019
Fountain Square at Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio
Commemorate the Mexican victory over the French army
Sorry, Wrong Number
May 3–5, 2019
Loveland Stage Company at 111 S. 2nd Street (Route 48), Loveland, Ohio
Mystery play – thwarting a murder plot!
Disney’s Mary Poppins, Jr.
May 3–10, 2019
Performing Arts Academy’s Ben Bender Theatre at 4400 Lewis Street, Middletown, Ohio
Enjoy this adaptation of the classic story
Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville – A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
May 3–18, 2019
Falcon Theatre at 636 Monmouth Street, Newport, Kentucky
Comedian Ken Ludwig turns the classic story into a fun adventure.
Bye Bye Birdie
May 3–19, 2019
Towne Hall Theatre 27 N. Main Street, Centerville, Ohio
Conrad Birdie and small-America USA
Mamma Mia
May 3–19, 2019
Dayton Playhouse at 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton, Ohio
A fun musical play
Magic and Melodrama: Cincinnati Posters from the Gilded Age
May 3 – August 18, 2019
Taft Museum of Art at 316 Pike Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy looking at posters from the turn of the 20th century
Derby Day Party at Laurel Court in College Hill
May 4, 2019
Laurel Court Mansion at 5870 Belmont Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Wear your hat, sip a mint julep with the College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation.
Hamilpalooza
May 4, 2019
Butler County Fairgrounds at 1715 Fairgrove Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio
Food, fun, shopping!
JunkFest
May 4, 2019
219 Main Street, Augusta, Kentucky
Look at all kinds of good stuff – from vintage to antique.
Tapestry – The Carole King Songbook
May 4, 2019
The Ludlow Garage at 342 Ludlow Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
A musical tribute!
Great Parks Mystery Dinner Series
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
Tiny Houses
May 4 – June 2, 2019
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio
Can a 200-square-foot house happen?
Chicago at The Rose
May 5, 2019
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio
Listen to their 70s music!
Gem City Made Craft Show
May 5, 2019
Beavercreek Church of the Nazarene at 1850 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek, Ohio
Independent craft show
Tri-State Antique Market
May 5, 2019 (+ June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1 and October 6, 2019)
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds at U.S. 5o and Hollywood Blvd., Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Find a special treasure!
Weekend Walkabout
May 5, 2019
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio
Patriots and Pioneers – learn who is buried here.
Madeira Art Fair
May 5, 2019
Downtown Madeira along Miami Avenue
Enjoy looking and purchasing from artisans
Melissa Etheridge
May 8, 2019
Clark State Performing Arts Center at 300 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, Ohio
Enjoy Melissa’s music from her album: The Medicine Show
Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo
May 8–12, 2019
Wright State University Nutter Center, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, Ohio
Eye candy with acrobats, singers and actors
Art in the Park
May 9, 2019
Spring Valley Park at Ridgewood Drive in Erlanger, Kentucky
Food trucks, live music and many local artists!
House Party
May 9, 2019
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
Party on the Plaza
May 9, 2019 (+June 6 and 27; July 11; August 8 and 22)
7850 Five Mile Road at the Anderson Center in Anderson Township in Cincinnati, Ohio
Live band concert and lots of great food.
Law and Order –Fairy Tale Unit
May 9–11, 2019
Parkview United Methodist Church at 3713 Benner Rd, Miamisburg, Ohio
Children’s Theatre play
Batesville Kiwanis Family Carnival
May 9–11, 2019
Downtown Batesville, Indiana
Enjoy games, rides and fun food!
The Young King
May 9–12, 2019
Victoria Theatre at 138 North Main St., Dayton, Ohio
A boy discovers he is a king
Taste of the Arts
May 10, 2019
Downtown Piqua, Ohio
Local restaurants serve taste-size portions, live music and more
Mauceri Meets Daurov
May 10–11, 2019
Schuster Center at One West Second Street, Dayton, Ohio
Works by Bernstein, Bruch and Shostakovich
Mozart and Mahler
May 10–11, 2019
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will be performing their season finale.
Enjoy live music!
Spring Concert Series
May 10–11, 17–18, 24–6, 2019
Fountain Square at Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio
Live music!
Appalachian Festival
May 10–12, 2019
Coney Island at 6210 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
A Mother’s Day tradition! Enjoy Appalachian music, arts and other cultural activities
Vogt Farm Hanging Basket Festival
May 10–12, 2019
Vogt Farm at 12115 North State Road 129, Batesville Indiana
Enjoy spending time on the farm and getting a hanging basket for mom
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
May 10–18, 2019
Aronoff Center for the Arts at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Victor Hugo’s story is live on stage!
Big Rig Gig in Centerville
May 11, 2019
Oak Grove Park at 1790 E. Social Row Road, Centerville, Ohio
See some big semis!
Cincinnati Jazz & BBQ Festival
May 11, 2019
Corner of Madison Road and Whetsel, Madisonville (Cincinnati), Ohio
Enjoy the music and the food!
Crafty Supermarket Spring Show
May 11, 2019
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Independent vendor craft show
Food Truck Rally – Loveland
May 11, 2019
Shopper’s Haven Plaza on Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland, Ohio
Enjoy food, live music, children’s play area and more!
Hamilton Flea
May 11, 2019 (+June 8, July 13, August 10 and September 14)
Marcum Park in downtown Hamilton, Ohio
Urban artisan market!
Indiana Wine Fair
May 11, 2019
6404 Indiana 135 S, Nashville, Indiana
Enjoy trying some new wines! Local food trucks will be available
Makers Market on Main
May 11, 2019
Downtown Milford, Ohio
Local artisans will be selling their pieces.
NAMIWAlks Southwest Ohio 2019
May 11, 2019
Sayer Point & Yeatman’s Cove at 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
5k walk to support those affected by mental health conditions
Nutter Center Sports Card Show
May 11, 2019
Wright State University Nutter Center at 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, Ohio
Buy, sell and trade!
The Off Market
May 11, 2019 (+ June 8, July 13, August 10 and September 14)
MadTree Brewery on Madison Road in Oakley, Cincinnati, Ohio
Artists, bakers and boutiques. Shop
Springboro Touch a Truck
May 11, 2019
North Park at 195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro, Ohio
Look at all kinds of vehicles
Sprouts and Stouts Festival
May 11, 2019
326 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky
Flowers, food, beer and music!
Vintage Ohio South – Ohio Wine Festival
May 11, 2019
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 South Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
2nd annual festival. Sample winds from throughout Ohio. Local craftsmen and artisans. Food trucks, too.
Viva Vivaldi
May 11, 2019
St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption at 1140 Madison Ave, Covington, Kentucky
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra will be playing!
Breakfast with the Animals
May 11, 17 and 31, 2019 (+June 11, 23; July 14, 19, 26; August 3, 21; September 26 and 29)
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden at 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy early admission to the zoo as well as a full breakfast buffet. See the animals as they awake!
Asian Food Fest
May 11–12, 2019
Freedom Way between Elm and Walnut streets, (The Banks), downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy Asian food and culture
Hamvention
May 15–19, 2019
Greene County Fairgrounds at 120 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio
World’s largest amateur radio gathering
A Flea in Her Ear
May 15 – June 2, 2019
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company at 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Travel to Paris with this fun play!
Food Truck Fair
May 16, 2019
Monroe Community Park at 500 South Main Street, Monroe, Oiho
Live music and great food!
Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concerts
May 16, 2019; (+June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2019)
310 Wessel Drive at the Village Green Park Amphitheater in Fairfield, Ohio
Seventeen weeks of live music
Art on Vine at Washington Park
May 17, 2019 (+October 20, 2019)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Local artists will be selling their pieces
The Immortal
May 17, 2019
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
The May Festival presents The Immortal by Mark Simpson
Malts in Ault
May 17, 2019
Ault Park at 3600 Observatory Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy craft brews
Summer Concert Series – Sawyer Point
May 17, 2019 (+ June 28; July 12 and 26; August 2, 9 and 30)
Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove at 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Live music, food and drinks available
Buckeye BBQ Fest
May 17–18, 2019
The Square at Union Center, 9285 Centre Point Drive, West Chester, Ohio
Live music and great food!
St. Al’s Bridgetown Festival
May 17–19, 2019
4366 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the festival!
Great U.S. Route 50 Yard Sale
May 17–19, 2019
Along US in Milford, Ohio (stretches into Indiana!)
All kinds of great finds with this sale!
Yellow Cab Food Truck Rally
May 17, 2019
Yellow Cab Tavern at 700 E. 4th Street, Dayton, Ohio
Dinner and dessert trucks!
Salome
May 17 and 19, 2019
The Schuster Center at 1 W 2nd St, Dayton, Ohio
Dayton opera!
Our Lady of Victory Parish Festival
May 17–19, 2019
810 Neeb Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the festival!
Spring Fest in the Burg
May 17–19, 2019
Riverfront Park at 3 N. Miami Avenue, Miamisburg, Ohio
Handcrafted items for sale, live music, food and carnival
Springfield Extravaganza
May 17–19, 2019
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 South Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
Lots of treasures to be found!
St. Brigid Parish Festival
May 17–19, 2019
312 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio
Enjoy the festival!
A World A’Fair
May 17–19, 2019
Dayton Convention Center, Dayton, Ohio
Enjoy world-wide cultures with food, beer, live performances and more
She Loves Me
May 17–19 and 24–26, 2019
Lebanon Theatre Company at 10 S. Mechanic, downtown Lebanon, Ohio
A play set at a 1930s European perfumery.
Beethoven’s 9th – Ode To Joy
May 18, 2019
Clark State Performing Arts Center at 300 S. Fountain Avenue in Springfield, Ohio
The Springfield Symphony Orchestra will be playing
The City Flea
May 18, 2019 (+June 15, July 20, August 17, September 14, October 19 and December 14)
Washington Park in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
See what treasures you can find from 100+ vendors! Food trucks, too
Dayton Spring Half Marathon
May 18, 2019
Welcome Stadium at 1601 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Run! Run! Run!
Family Day – Armed Forces Day and International Museum Day
May 18, 2019
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio
Free event!
5th Annual Bend in the River Art & Music Festival
May 18, 2019
The Sanctuary at 2110 St. Michael Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Bend Fest features local music, artists, food, craft beer and more
Miami County Food Truck Rally & Competition
May 18, 2019
Miami County Fairgrounds at 650 N. County Rd., Troy, Ohio
40 food trucks to give a try!
Party in the Fort
May 18, 2019
DCCH Fair Grounds 75 Orphanage Road, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
Live music, food and drink!
Peony Spring Festival
May 18, 2019
Warsaw, Kentucky
Riverboat rides, food, plats and more!
Rosa Parks
May 18, 2019
Bi-Okoto African Drum and Dance Theatre at 5601 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is on tour!
Super Science Saturday – Boonshoft Museum
May 18, 2019 (+August 17 and November 16)
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery at 2600 Deweese Pkwy, Dayton, Ohio
Free event!
Civil War Weekend
May 18–19, 2019
Heritage Village Museum at 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, Ohio
Appreciate life as a Civil War soldier in battle
American Ninja Warrior Filming in Cincinnati
May 18–27, 2019
Second Street between Race and Walnut, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Filming of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior!
Burlington Antique Show
May 19, 2019 (+ June 16, July 21 August 18, September 15 and October 20 2019)
Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idelwild Road, Burlington, Kentucky
Find a special treasure!
Darci Lynne & Friends: Fresh out of the Box
May 19, 2019
Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
America’s Got Talent winner at 12 years old, Darci is a ventriloquist!
Fleurs de Fete
May 19, 2019
Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Boulevard, Dayton, Ohio
Sample wines and local food
Godspell, Jr.
May 19, 2019
230 E. High Street, Springfield, Ohio
Godspell, Jr. continues the tradition of great music and songs
Midwest Sweet & Natural Festival
May 19, 2019
Washington Park in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Celebrating ethnic beauty, culture and community
Sounds of the City
May 19, 2019
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
The May Festival chorus and some local church choirs are going to sing!
Wyoming Art Show
May 19, 2019
One Worthington Ave., Wyoming (Cincinnati), Ohio
Artist booths will line the streets of historic Wyoming
The Book of Mormon
May 21–26, 2019
Schuster Center at One West Second Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Funny and outrageous.
Considering Matthew Shepard
May 23, 2019
Patricia Corbett Theater, 2624 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
Matthew Shepard conducts from the piano
Margarita Madness
May 23, 2019
Purple People Bridge at Newport on the Levee in Kentucky or Sawyer Point in Cincinnati, Ohio
Lots of drinks, food, live music and more!
Summer Concert – Ohio Military Band
May 23, 2019
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio
Listen to live music!
Michael Bolton at the Fraze Pavilion
May 23, 2019
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd, Dayton, Ohio
When a man loves a woman!
Dayton Sideshow
May 24–25, 2019
The Yellow Cab at 700 E. 4th Street, Dayton, Ohio
Featuring artwork and musical acts
Furry Friends Festival
May 24–25, 2019
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Live blue grass music, food and lots of pet vendors
Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival
May 24–26, 2019
Yoctangee Park, Chillicothe, Ohio
Parade, Anything That Floats But a Boat race and more
St. Dominic Parish Festival
May 24–26, 2019
4551 Delhi Pike Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the festival!
Coppelia
May 24 – June 2, 2019
The Theater @ de la Dance Center at 5141 Kennedy Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Classic ballet ballet with music Leo Delbes
Rhythm on the Trail
May 24 and 31, 2019 (+June 7, 14, 21 and 28; July 5, 12,19 and 26)
Downtown Loveland, Ohio (near the clock on the bike trail)
Free concerts!
Bach’s St. Matthew Passion
May 25, 2019
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati May Festival presents beautiful music
Superhero Donut Run
May 25, 2019
Centerville High School at 500 East Franklin Street, Centerville, Ohio
Wear your cape!
Trick
May 25, 2019
Falcon Theatre at 636 Monmouth Street, Newport, Kentucky
Geared for the entire family, enjoy a throwback to Vaudeville
Union Township Concert Series
May 25, 2019 (+June 1, 8, 15, 22; July 6,20,27; August 3, 10, 24 and 31)
Amphitheater at 4350 Aicholtz Road at the Union Township Civic Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
Bring your lawn chairs and snacks!
Patriot Freedom Festival
May 25–26, 2019
Dayton VA Medical Center Campus at U.S. Route 35, Dayton, Ohio
Enjoy the festival!
Taste of Cincinnati
May 25–27, 2019
Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
This food celebration covers five city blocks! It’s the nation’s longest-running free culinary festival
Dayton Heritage Day Festival
May 26, 2019
Carillon Historical Park, Dayton, Ohio
The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra will be playing a concert. Enjoy historical activities such as candle dipping and musket firing.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
May 29, 2019
Victoria Theatre at 138 North Main Street, Dayton, Ohio
Listen to classics: Moonlight Serenade, In the Mood and more!
Hump Day Concerts
May 29, 2019 (+June 5, 12, 19 and 26; July 3, 10, 17 and 24; August 7 and 14)
Voice of America MetroPark at 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester, Ohio
Bring your lawn chair and blankets.
Summer Cinema
May 29, 2019 (+Wednesdays through August 21, 2019)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Bring your lawn chair, blanket and snacks!
May 29, 2019 (+June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7)
Burnet Woods at 3251 Brookline Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Free concert, activities for kids, food trucks and more
Rockin’ the Roebling
May 30, 2019 (+Thursday through August 15, 2019)
Moerlein Lager House at 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Weekly music celebration on the lawn!
Roots Revival
May 30, 2019 (+June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine in Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy live bluegrass music. Eli’s BBQ will have food service.
Summer Music on the Levee
May 30, 2019 (+June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 4, 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22,29; September 5)
Newport on the Levee at 1 Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
Live bands playing all kinds of music.
Concerts at Levitt Pavilion
May 30–31, 2019 (+June 1, 6–8, 13–16, 20–22, 27–29; + July through September 21)
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main Street, Dayton, Ohio
Free concerts!
Frontier Days
May 30–June 2, 2019
Downtown Milford, Ohio
Parade on the 30th and festivities (rides, games, booths) at Victor Stier Post 450.
Music at Behringer-Crawford Museum
May 30, 2019 (+ Thursdays through August 15, 2019)
Behringer-Crawford Museum at 1600 Montague Road, Covington, Kentucky
Food and drink available for purchase. Enjoy the music
We Who Believe in Freedom
May 30–July 12, 2019
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center at 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Quilts displayed depicting the African-American experience
Cinderella and the Substitute Fairy Godmother
May 31 – June 2, 2019
Town Hall Theatre at 27 N. Main Street, Centerville, Ohio
Enjoy this fun play!
Concerts in the Square
May 31, 2019 (+June 14 and 28; July 12 and 26; August 9 and 23)
St. Lawrence Square, 3560 Warsaw Ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy live music – bring your chairs!
Fairborn Community Movie Night
May 31, 2019 (+June 14)
Central Park at 222 S. Central Park, Fairborn, Ohio
Enjoy the movie! Games, music and free popcorn
Fifth & Vine Live
May 31, 2019 (+June 1, 7–8, 14–15, 21–22, 28–29; July 5–6; 12–13, 19–20, 26–27; August 2–3, 9–19, 1617, 23–24, 30–31)
Fountain Square at Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio
Live concerts
P&G Friday Flow
May 31, 2019 (+ June 7, 14 and 21; July 5, 12, 19; August 9 and 16)
Washington Park in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Free R& B concert series
P&G Friday Flow
May 31, 2019 (+June 7, 14 and 21; July 5, 12 and 19; August 9 and 16)
Washington Park in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
R&B live music!
RiversEdge Simmer Concert Series
May 31, 2019 (+June 6, 13, 20, and 27; July 4, 11 and 18; August 1, 8, 16, 17 and 29; September 6, 7 and 14)
RiversEdge Amphitheater in downtown Hamilton, Ohio
Enjoy music along the Great Miami River
Cincinnati Garlic Festival
May 31 – June 1, 2019
Arnold’s Bar & Grill at 210 E. 8th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy (!?) garlic beers, pretzels, soup, breads, meats and more!
Hello, Louis! A Tribute to Louis Armstrong
May 31–June 1, 2019
Schuster Center at One West Second Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Enjoy the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
All Saints Parish Festival
May 31 – June 2, 2019
8939 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the festival!
Dayton Gay Pride Festival
May 31 – June 2, 2019
Downtown Dayton, Ohio
Affair on the Square with a food truck rally on Friday, along with a parade and community festival on Saturday.
Bunberry Music Festival
May 31 – June 2, 2019
Along the Ohio River, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Live music from indie bands
Backyard Boogie
May 31 – June 2, 2019
Tipp City, Ohio
Enjoy live music!
CincItalia – Cincinnati Italian Festival
May 31 – June 2, 2019
Harvest Home Park, Cheviot, Ohio
Italian food, games and rides!
Junefest
May 31 – June 2, 2019
Our Lord Christ the King Church in Mt. Lookout (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Enjoy the festival!
Queen of Peace Parish Festival
May 31 – June 2, 2019
2550 Millville Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio
Enjoy the festival!
St. Jude Parish Festival
May 31 – June 2, 2019
5924 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the festival!
Summerfair Cincinnati
May 31 – June 2, 2019
Coney Island, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy looking and buying items from artisans from throughout the U.S.
Cincinnati Fringe Festival
May 31 – June 15, 2019
Various venues, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy art, music, dance and other arts
Old West Festival
May 31 – July 7, 2019
1449 Greenbush Cobb Road, Williamsburg, Ohio
Head back to the wild, wild west!