It’s July and a perfect time to be out and about enjoying our communities. We have listed 105+ local fun events, festivals and things to do throughout Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio; Northern Kentucky; and Southeastern Indiana. Be sure to attend a few!
Events happening into July:
Old West Festival
Through July 7, 2019
1449 Greenbush Cobb Road, Williamsburg, Ohio
Head back to the wild, wild west!
We Who Believe in Freedom
Through July 12, 2019
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center 50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
A curated exhibit showing the beauty and detailed imagery of the African American experience by means of the quilt.
Summer Arts Festival
Through July 20, 2019 (Dates vary)
Veteran’s Park at 250 Cliff Park Road, Springfield, Ohio 45504
No admission fee – bring your lawn chair and blankets.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets!
Sandra Cinto
Through July 24, 2019
Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East Sixth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Brazilian artist Sandra Cinto uses symbols and lines to create lyrical landscapes.
odAOMO Pop-Up Shop in OTR
Through July 31, 2019
1327 Vine Street, Over-The-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
odAOMO returns to OTR for another brick pop-up-shop providing Cincinnati with garments and accessories made from eco-friendly materials in Kenya!
Christmas in July
Through July 31, 2019
Entertrainment Junction 7379 Squire Court, West Chester, Ohio 45069
Visit the North Pole to cool off over the summer!
Shrek The Musical
Through August 11, 2019
La Comedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W Central Ave, Springboro, Ohio
Based on the movie!
Creatures: When Species Meet
Through August 18, 2019
Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East Sixth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Art made through collaboration with Flora, fauna and everything in between.
Summer Show –Il Giardino: A Garden of Tuscany
Through August 18, 2019
Krohn Conservatory at 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio
Think Italy!
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
Magic and Melodrama: Cincinnati Posters from the Gilded Age
Through August 18, 2019
Taft Museum of Art at 316 Pike Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy looking at posters from the turn of the 20th century
No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man
Through September 1, 2019
Cincinnati Art Museum at 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio
Experience the art and large-scale sculptures of Burning Man throughout the museum.
L’Affichomania: The Passion for French Posters
Through September 14, 2019
Taft Museum of Art at 316 Pike Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy looking at the bold colors and seductive imagery employed by French advertising posters from the turn of the 20th century.
Kimono: Refashioned Contemporary Style
Through September 15, 2019
Cincinnati Art Museum at 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the art of the kimono throughout the years
Cuba: Journey to the heart of the Caribbean
Through October 11, 2019
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal at 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy this Omnimax experience as it explores the culture of the largest island in the Caribbean, Cuba.
World War I at Home and Abroad
Through November 11, 2019
Harmon Museum at 105 S. Broadway, Lebanon, Ohio
Learn about the soldiers’ stories and the war effort at home in the USA
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July events in order by date:
Clark County Old-Fashioned Fireworks
July 1, 2019
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 South Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
Live music at 7pm and fireworks at 10pm
Homebrewed Independent Movie Night at Urban Artifact
July 1, 2019 (+ Every first Monday through December 2019)
Urban Artifact 1660 Blue Rock St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223
Support local filmmakers with the whole family! Q & A following the screening hosted by Kat Steele.
Trivia Night on Fountain Square
July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2019
Fountain Square Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Enjoy a drink and square off with up to 8 teammates to compete for gift card prizes!
Outdoor Fitness Series
July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2019 (+Tuesdays through August 27, 2019)
Winton Woods Harbor 10245 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Get your sweat on!
Springboro Concerts in the Park
July 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23 and 26, 2019
North Park at 195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro, Ohio
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music!
Strauss Troy Market
July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2019 (+Tuesdays through October 8, 2019)
Fountain Square Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Spend your lunch hour enjoying one of the city’s most unique shopping experiences! Local vendors offer everything from fresh produce to lunch food and sweet treats and handmade items from 11am-1:30pm.
Tuesday Summer Family Nights
July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2019 (+Tuesdays through August)
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio
Walk, bike, stroll or Segway through the cemetery from 6–8pm.
Tuesdays at the Park
July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2019
Bramble Park in Madisonville at 6300 Bramble Ave,Cincinnati, Ohio
Evening fun activities to enjoy!
Workout on the Green
July 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31, 2019 (+Tuesdays & Wednesdays till October 23, 2019)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine in Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the summer weather and work out for free with trained and licensed instructors in Washington Park’s Green.
Circus Stunt Show
July 3–4, 2019
Coney Island at 6201 Kellogg Avenue,Cincinnati, Ohio
See performances outside
City of Dayton Lights in Flight Fireworks Festival
July 3, 2019
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton, Ohio
Multi-cultural festival with fireworks at 10pm
Fairborn July 3rd Block Party and 4th of July Parade
July 3-4, 2019
Fairborn, Ohio
July 3: Block party on Main Street with food, crafts and games at 4pm.
July 4: Parade in the morning, Fairborne Fireworks Night starting at 5pm.
4th of July Spectacular
July 3, 2019
Colerain Township
Music and fireworks
Friday Nights in Mt. Healthy
July 3, 5, 19, 26, 2019 (+August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; September 6, 2019
Mt. Healthy City Park at the City Park Stage, Mt. Healthy, (Cincinnati), Ohio
Live concerts and Shakespeare in the Park; Bring your lawn chairs
Greenhills Concert on the Commons
July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2019 (+August 7)
Corner of Winton and Garragut in Greenhills (Cincinnati), Ohio
Enjoy the music!
LaRosa’s Balloon Glow 20th Anniversary
July 3, 2019
Coney Island at 6201 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
See hot air balloons lighting the evening sky
Lebanon Independence Day Celebration
July 3, 2019
Colonial Park West near the Warren County Fairgrounds, Lebanon, Ohio
Parade along Broadway Street; festival with live music, food and more
Market Muscles
July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2019 (Every Wednesday through October)
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
45-minute workout classes at The Shed for $5–$10
New Richmond Freedom Fest
July 3–4, 2019
Front Street, New Richmond, Ohio
Enjoy the festival and the Rozzi fireworks!
Old Fashioned Independence Day Parade and Celebration
July 3, 2019
Broadway Street in downtown Lebanon, Ohio
Marching bands, floats and more!
Hump Day Concerts
July 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2019 (+August 7 and 14)
Voice of America MetroPark at 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester, Ohio
Bring your lawn chair and blankets.
Moscow July 4th Celebration
July 3–4 ,2019
Moscow, Ohio
Firework (July 3) and parade (July 4)
Oxford Freedom Festival Celebration
July 3, 2019
Oxford Community Park at 6801 Fairfield Road, Oxford, Ohio
Face painting, rock climbing , hot air balloon and fireworks at 10pm
Party on the Purple
July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 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, check their Facebook page for weekly themes!
Red, White and Blanchester Blue Festival
July 3–4, 2019
W. Main Street, Blanchester, Ohio
Food, music, games and fireworks
Red, Rhythm and Boom
July 3, 2019
Mason Municipal Campus in Mason, Ohio
Daughtry will be performing with Echosmith opening. Enjoy carnival rides and lots of food with a skydiving exhibit presented by FASTRAX. Fireworks at 10pm.
Red, White, Kaboom
July 3, 2019
Harbin Park, Village Green Park, Fairfield Aquatic Center and Marsh Lake, Fairfield, Ohio
8pm: Live music (Classic Rock) at Harbin Park; food vendors
8pm: Live music (Big Band style) at Village Green Park; food vendors
5–11pm: Marsh Lake: Red, White & Fish – Enjoy fishing and fireworks
7–11pm: Fairfield Aquatic Center: Fireworks Swim
Sparks in the Park
July 3, 2019
Milford, Ohio
Celebrate the 4th of July!
St. Joseph Family Patriotic Festival
July 3-4, 2019
Auglaize County Fairground at 1001 Fairview Dr., Wapakoneta, Ohio
Games, lots of food, beer garden and more!
Summer Concert Series
July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2019 (+ August 7, 14, 21 and 28)
Liberty Center at 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, Ohio
Bring your lawn chair!
Wednesdays in the Woods
July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2019 (+ August 7)
Burnet Woods at 3251 Brookline Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Free concert, activities for kids, food trucks and more
World Fare
July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2019 (+every Wednesday through October 9, 2019)
Fountain Square at Fifth and Vine Streets, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
International cuisine every Wednesday from 11am–1:30pm.
Americana Parade – Kettering Civic Band
July 4, 2019
Downtown Centerville, Ohio
Enjoy the band 10am-12pm.
Anderson Township Annual Independence Day Parade
July 4, 2019
Fourth of July Parade starts at 10am at 7954 Beechmont Avenue
Ault Park Independence Day Celebration
July 4, 2019
Ault Park at 3600 Observatory Avenue in Hyde Park (Cincinnati), Ohio
Food available followed up by fireworks at dusk.
Centerville-Washington Township Americana Festival Fireworks
July 4, 2019 at 10pm
Centerville High School Football Stadium – 500 East Franklin Street
July 4, 2019: Americana Festival
Festival of the Bells
July 4–6, 2019
Hillsboro, Ohio
Pie-eating contest, 5k run/walk, pet parade, concert and more!
Fort Mitchell Independence Day Parade
July 4, 2019
Start at DCCH Center on Orphanage Road, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
Fort Thomas Fourth of July Parade and Celebration
July 4, 2019
Highlands High School to Tower Park
Red, white and blue! Fun in the afternoon until evening at Tower Park. Parade at 10:30am, Fireworks at 9:30pm.
Go Fourth!
July 4, 2019 at dusk
Delco Park – 1700 Delco Park Drive in Kettering, Ohio
6-11pm – Live music, food, Play Zone and fun!
July 4th Fireworks Festival
July 4, 2019
Rogers Park at 60 S. High Street, South Lebanon, Ohio
Enjoy the festival and parade
Pray–Hope–Believe 4th of July 5k
July 4, 2019
Colerain Government Complex qt 4200 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Raising funds for pediatric brain tumor research
Red White & Blanchester Blue
July 4, 2019 – Fireworks at dusk (Festival is July 3-4, 2019)
Blanchester High School – 953 Cherry St.
Red, White and Blue Ash
July 4, 2019
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale-Milford Road, Blue Ash, Ohio
Live music, food, activities and the largest area fireworks display
Red White and Boonshoft
July 4, 2019
2600 Deweese Parkway, Dayton, Ohio
Food, fun and fireworks! Free
RiversEdge Summer Concert Series
July 4, 11 and 18, 2019; 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
Rockin’ the Roebling
July 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2019 (+Thursday through August 15, 2019)
Moerlein Lager House at 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Weekly music celebration on the lawn!
Roostertail Music Festival
July 4, 2019
Bicentennial Park at 106 West Vaughn Drive, Madison, Indiana
Live music, food trucks, fireworks
Sisters of Notre Dame 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2019
1601 Dixie Highway, Covington, Kentucky
Game booths, Chicken dinners and fun! No mention of fireworks.
Summer Music on the Levee
July 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2019 (+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.
Warsaw Kentucky River Days Celebration and Fireworks
July 4-6, 2019
Warsaw, Kentucky. Fireworks on Friday July 5, 2019 at 10pm.
Ariadne Auf Naxos
July 5, 11, 13 and 14, 2019
Music Hall in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Opera performance in English and German with projected translation.
Family Fun Fridays
July 5, 12,19 and 26, 2019 (+August 2)
Rentschler Forest MetroPark at 5701 Reigart Road, Fairfield Township, Ohio
Learn about nature – something new each week
Fifth & Vine Live
July 5–6; 12–13, 19–20, 26–27, 2019 (+August 2–3, 9–19, 1617, 23–24, 30–31)
Fountain Square at Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio
Live concerts
Fireman’s Fourth
July 5–6, 2019
Augusta, Kentucky
Games, entertainment and food; Fireworks
First Friday – Second Look Saturday at Pendleton Art Center
July 5–6, 2019
Pendleton Art Center at 1105 Central Avenue, Middletown, Ohio
Meet artists and enjoy food, music and more! Enjoy a concert on July 6.
First Friday and Saturday Food Truck Frenzy
July 5, 2019
Austin Landing at 3601 Rigby Road, Dayton, Ohio
Food trucks and live music with fireworks following the show!
Independence Fourth of July
July 5–6, 2019
Memorial Park, Independence, Kentucky
Enjoy riding rides, music, food, parade and more! There is a car show on Saturday. Fireworks at dusk.
Madison Regatta
July 5–7, 2019
Riverfront in Madison, Indiana
Annual boat races; Parade on July 5th
Moonlite Gardens Dance Party
July 5 and 19, 2019 (+August 2, 16; October 11, 2019)
Coney Island at 6201 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Dance to live music!
Movie in the Park
July 5, 2019 (+August 2; September 6; October 4)
Village Green of Fairfield at 675 Deis Drive, Fairfield, Ohio
Bring your blanket!
Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play
July 5–14, 2019
The Carnegie at 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington, Kentucky
A dark comedy about a new civilization
Party in the Park
July 5, 2019 (+August 2)
Civic Park in downtown Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Dance to live music, eat from food trucks and have a drink in the beer garden.
P&G Friday Flow
July 5, 12 and 19, 2019 (+August 9 and 16, 2019)
Washington Park in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
R&B live music!
Reds Rockin’ 150 Birthday Bash
July 5, 2019
Great American Ballpark at 100 Joe Nuxhall Way
Special open house with a free concert and fireworks!
Rhythm on the Trail
July 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2019
Downtown Loveland, Ohio (near the clock on the bike trail)
Free concerts!
Xenia First Friday
July 5, 2019
Downtown Xenia, Ohio
Live entertainment and music, plus shop and eat!
Clinton County Fair
July 6–13, 2019
Clinton County Fairgrounds at 958 West Main Street, Wilmington, Ohio
Enjoy the fair with live entertainment, antique tractor pull and a demolition derby
DIY Days
July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2019 (through September 28, 2019 (Saturdays)
Liberty Center at 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, Ohio
Enjoy art classes led by local artists; age 16+
Independence District Day
July 6, 2019
Oregon District, Dayton, Ohio
Explore the shops and restaurants!
Live! on the Plaza
July 6 – September 28, 2019 (Saturdays)
Clifton Plaza at 333 Ludlow Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Free concerts!
Oregon District’s 4th Annual District Day
July 6, 2019
Oregon District, Dayton, Ohio
Shop the historic district and enjoy live music, vendors and street games
Red, White & Brew at Fairfield Commons
July 6, 2019 at 10pm
The Mall at Fairfield Commons at 2727 Fairfield Commons, Beavercreek, Ohio
Food trucks, music, beer garden and fireworks!
Springsfest 2019
July 6, 2019
John Bryan Community Center, at 100 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Enjoy live music, art and food
St. Lawrence Festival
July 6–7, 2019
3680 Warsaw Avenue in Price Hill (Cincinnati), Ohio
Live music, fun food and more!
St. Leo the Great Culture Fest
July 6, 2019
2573 St. Leo Place in Fairmount, (Cincinnati), Ohio
Summer Concerts in the park
July 6 and 20, 2019
Winton Woods/ Harbor Amphitheater,10245 Winton Road Springfield Township, Ohio
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and listen to the music.
Union Township Concert Series
July 6, 20, 27, 2019 (+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!
U-Pick Lavender
July 6, 2019
Sunshine Acres Lavender Farm at 2471 Moore-Saur Road, Morrow, Ohio
Pick you own lavender bunches and see farm animals. Ticket required
Dino Dig
July 7, 2019
Delco Park at 1700 Decl Park Drive, Kettering, Ohio
Dig for dinosaur bones!
Centerville Summer Concert Series
July 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2019 (+August 4, 11 and 18)
Stubbs Park at 255 W. Spring Valley Road, Centerville, Ohio
Bring your lawn chair to the amphitheater
Light Up Liberty
July 7, 2019
Princeton Pike Church of God at 6101 Princeton Glendale Road, Liberty Township, Ohio
Celebration of the 4th of July with music, food and fireworks
Logan County Fair
July 7–13, 2019
Logan County Fairgrounds at 301 East Lake Avenue, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Enjoy cotton candy, rides and more!
Music in Mason
July 7, 19 and 26, 2019
Mason Downtown Plaza, Mason, Ohio
Music and fun on Friday evenings throughout June and July; Kids’ activities, exhibitors
Star City Concerts at Riverfront Park
July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 (+August 4, 11, 18 and 25)
Riverfront Park at 3 N. Miami Ave., Miamisburg, Ohio
Free music concert! Bring your lawn chair!
Tri-State Antique Market
July 7, 2019 (+ August 4, September 1 and October 6)
US Route 50 at Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Indiana’s largest antiques and vintage market
Weekend Walkabout
July 7, 2019
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio
Patriots and Pioneers – learn who is buried here 1pm.
Jefferson County 4-H Fair
July 8–13, 2019
Jefferson County 4-H Fairgrounds at 3852 Indiana 256, Madison, Indiana
Exhibits, music, rides
Montgomery County Fair
July 8–14, 2019
Montgomery County Fairgrounds at 645 Infirmary Road, Dayton, Ohio
Enjoy the fair at its new location
Blue Ash Tuesday Night Concert Services
July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 (+ August 6, 13 and 20)
Blue Ash Nature Park at 4337 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, Ohio
Live music outside!
Movies in the Park
July 9 and 23, 2019 (+August 10 and 24; September 7 and 21, 2019)
Civic Park in downtown Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Free movies start at dusk and be sure to bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks
Music on the Bricks
July 9, 2019 (+ August 13, 2019)
Downtown Osgood, Ripley Street, Osgood, Indiana
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music!
Trail Yoga
July 9, 16 , 34 and 30, 2019 (+August 6)
Rentschler Forest MetroPark at 5701 Reigart Road, Hamilton, Ohio
Pre-registration required; Breathe in the beauty of nature along the meandering forest trail
Music in the Park
July 12, 2019 (+August 9)
Broadway Fountain, Madison, Indiana
Live music, local food vendors – bring your lawn chair
Kid-Friendly Summer Concert Series
July 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2019
Deerfield Towne Center at 5503 Deerfield Boulevard, Mason, Ohio
Live music! Bring your lawn chair or blanket to The Grove.
Pippin
July 10–August 4, 2019
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater at 801 Matson Place, Cincinnati, Ohio
A musical to enjoy!
Alive After 5
July 11, 2019 (+August 1; September 5; October 3)
Downtown Hamilton, Ohio
Various fun activities to enjoy!
Bacon, Bourbon & Brew Festival
July 11–14, 2019
Newport, Kentucky riverfront
Enjoy Northern Kentucky’s historic ties to pork, beer and bourbon!
Big Band Nights at Riverscape
July 11, 2019 (+ August 15 and 29, 2019)
111 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton, Ohio
Swing and big-band music in the canopy! Bring your lawn chair.
Bob: A Life in 5 Acts
July 11–13, 2019
Ensemble Theatre at 1127 Vine St, Cincinnati, Ohio
Journey of a man’s life
Concerts at Levitt Pavilion
July 11, 18–21, 25–27, 2019 (+ July through September 21)
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main Street, Dayton, Ohio
Free concerts!
Country Concert
July 11-13, 2019
7103 State Route 66 at Fort Loramie, Ohio
Enjoy Chris Stapleton and more!
Creeking in the Parks
July 11, 18 and 25, 2019 (+August 1)
Various Butler County, Ohio parks
Learn what lives in creeks and find fossils. No flip flops
Fountain Square Eats
July 11, 18 and 25, 2019 (+every Thursday from 11am–1:30pm through October 10, 2019)
Fountain Square at Fifth and Vine Streets, downtown, Cincinnati, Ohio
Food truck line ups for lunch!
Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concerts
July 11, 18 and 25, 2019 (+August 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2019)
310 Wessel Drive at the Village Green Park Amphitheater in Fairfield, Ohio
Seventeen weeks of live music
Music on the River
July 11, 18 and 25, 2019 (+ every Thursday through August)
Civic Park in downtown Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Local and regional groups perform
Party on the Plaza
July 11, 2019 (+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
RiversEdge Summer Concert Series
July 11 and 18, 2019 (+August 1, 8, 29; September 14)
RiversEdge Amphitheater in downtown Hamilton, Ohio
Enjoy music along the Great Miami River
Roots Revival
July 11, 18 and 25, 2019 (+August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine in Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy live bluegrass music. Eli’s BBQ will have food service.
Salsa on the Square
July 11, 18 and 25, 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
Summertime, Sousa and Sundaes – Kettering Civic Band
July 11, 2019
Polen Farm, Kettering, Ohio
Enjoy the band! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs
Takeover on the Square
July 11, 18 and 25, 2019 (+ August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2019)
The Square at Union Centre at 9285 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester, Ohio
Summer concerts series!
Concerts in the Square
July 12 and 26, 2019 (+August 9 and 23)
St. Lawrence Square, 3560 Warsaw Ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy live music – bring your chairs!
Music in Mason
July 12, 19 and 26, 2019
Mason downtown plaza, Mason, Ohio
Free concerts as well as food and kid’s activities
Paradise Music and Beer Festival
July 12–13, 2019
Braxton Brewing Company in Covington, Kentucky
Live music and craft beer
Peter Frampton Finale – The Farewell Tour
July 12, 2019
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Peter…… Frampton!
St. John’s Tipp City Festival
July 12–13, 2019
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at 753 South Hyatt Street, Tipp City, Ohio
Enjoy games, flea market, beer garden and live music
St. Pius X Summer Festival
July 12–14, 2019
348 Dudley Road, Edgewood, Kentucky
Enjoy this festival
St. Thomas More JulyFest
July 12–14, 2019
800 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy this festival! Best of the east!
Summer Concert Series – Sawyer Point
July 12 and 26, 2019 (+August 2, 9 and 30)
Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove at 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Live music, food and drinks available
Barnstorming Carnival
July 13–14, 2019
Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport at 1251 W. Blee Road, Springfield, Ohio
Go back in time to the beginning of aviation: biplane rides, kids activities, vintage airplanes to view
Batesville Fire-Rescue Summerfest
July 13, 2019
Batesville, Indiana
Battle of the Bands
July 13, 2019
Fairborn, Ohio
Who will win?
Bluegrass Festival
July 13, 2019
AJ Jolly County Park at 1565 Race Track Road, Alexandria, Kentucky
Enjoy the music
Cincy Blues Fest 2019
July 13, 2019
Schmidlapp Event Lawn at Smale Riverfront Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the music!
Hamilton Flea
July 13, 2019 (+August 10; September 14)
Marcum Park at 116 Dayton Street, Hamilton, Ohio
Find something special and enjoy the food trucks
Kickin’ Chicken Wing Fest
July 13, 2019
695 Lincoln Park Boulevard at Fraze Pavilion in Dayton, Ohio
Sizzling chicken, live music and more!
Music in the Park
July 13, 2019 (+August 17; September 14)
Deer Park, (Cincinnati), Ohio
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs
Second Saturday Music Series
July 13, 2019 (+August 10)
Memorial Park on Sycamore Avenue in Milford, Ohio
Blues Therapy will be performing
Seersucker Bike Ride
July 13, 2019
Museum in Tower Park in Fort Thomas, Kentucky
The Off Market
July 13, 2019 (+August 10 and September 14)
MadTree Brewery on Madison Road in Oakley, Cincinnati, Ohio
Artists, bakers and boutiques. Shop local!
Waynesville Second Saturday Street Faire
July 13, 2019 (+August 10; September 14)
Main Street in historic Waynesville, Ohio
Live music, artisan booths., art demonstrations, food trucks
Whiskey City Summer Fest
July 13, 2019
Civic Park in downtown Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Live music featuring Delbert McClinton and more local favorites, as well as food trucks and a beer garden.
Bubble Fest
July 14, 2019
Indian Riffle Park at 2801 E. Stroop Road, Kettering, Ohio
Bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles!
Dayton Blues Festival
July 14, 2019
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main Street, Dayton, Ohio
Enjoy the music
Kettering Medical Center Baby Fair
July 14, 2019
Kettering Medical Center at 3535 Southern Blvd., Kettering, Ohio
Enjoy this free fair – all about babies!
Second Sunday on Main
July 14, 2019 (+August 11; September 8; October 13)
Main Street (between 12th and Liberty Streets), Cincinnati, Ohio
Street fair with crafts, food and entertainment
Warren County Fair
July 15–20, 2019
Warren County Fair Grounds at 665 North Broadway, Lebanon, Ohio
Food, games, rides, demo derby, livestock and more
3G Connection: Magic Extravaganza
July 17, 2019
Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center at 2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering, Ohio
A magic show for all ages
Miss Holmes
July 17–August 4, 2019
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company at 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
A who dunnit!
Dances of India
July 18 and September 7, 2019
Cultural Centre of India at 9462 Hopewell Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
See and learn some traditional dances from India
Summer Music Festival
July 18, 2019 (+August 15 and September 19)
Ault Park at 3600 Observatory Avenue in Hyde Park (Cincinnati), Ohio
Dance to live music! Food, wine and water will be available
Clark County Fair
July 19–26, 2019
Clark County Fair Grounds at 4401 South Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
Enjoy everything about this fair! Livestock show… Truck tug-o-war!
Fairborn Free on Friday Concert Series
July 19 and 26, 2019
Fairborn Community Park at the Atherton Amphitheater 691 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn, Ohio
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the music
Mary Help of Christians Festival
July 19–21, 2019
Mary, Help of Christians at 954 North Maple Avenue, Fairborn, Ohio
Festival food, live entertainment, carnival rides
Miamisburg Touch a Truck
July 19, 2019
Riverfront Park at 3 N. Miami Avenue, Miamisburg, Ohio
See over 25 trucks up close
The Ohio Challenge: Hot Air Balloon and Sky Diving Festival
July 19–20, 2019
Smith Park and Middletown Regional Airport
Food, live music, hot air balloon rides and sky-diving acts
Riverfest Regatta
July 19–21, 2019
Eastside Riverside Drive, Augusta, Kentucky
Beer garden, music, food beauty pageant and more; view stern-wheel boats
St. Cecilia Family Festival
July 19–21, 2019
3105 Madison Road in Oakley (Cincinnati), Ohio
Enjoy this festival
St. William Summer Festival
July 19–21, 2019
4108 W. 8th Street in Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio
Food, live entertainment, games and more; chicken dinner on Sunday
Summer Moon Festival
July 19–21, 2019
Armstrong Air & Space Museum at 500 Apollo Dr., Wapakoneta, Ohio
Celebrate space and the moon! Demonstrations, concert band and more!
4th Annual Apnet Afrifest
July 20, 2019
Lake Isabella at 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Symmes Township, Ohio
Free event by the African Professionals Network to celebrate cultural awareness: music, dance, food, games and crafts!
The City Flea
July 20, 2019 (+ 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
Crafted Food, Beer & Music Festival
July 20, 2019
705 E. Peter Rose Way (Sawyer Point), Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy local food and beer!
Crazy Cardboard Regatta
July 20, 2019
7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester, Ohio
Cardboard boats try to stay afloat
The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
July 20, 25, 27 and 28, 2019
Music Hall in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Opera performance sung in English with projected lyrics.
Music at the Mansion
July 20, 2019
Lanier Mansion at 601 West 1st Street, Madison, Indiana
Live R&B concert – bring your lawn chair
Nutter Center Sports Card Show
July 20, 2019
Wright State University Nutter Center at 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, Ohio
Buy, sell and trade!
Rock Piqua – Riverfront Concert Series in Piqua
July 20, 2019 (+August 17)
Concerts near the Great Miami River at 125 E. Water St. at Lock Nine Park in Piqua, Ohio
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy food vendor fare
Whiskey City Challenge
July 20, 2019
Civic Park in downtown Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Competitive cycling, kids race, music, food, beer garden and more!
Burlington Antique Show
July 21, 2019 (+ August 18, September 15 and October 20)
Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idelwild Road, Burlington, Kentucky
Find a special treasure!
Butler County Fair
July 21–27, 2019
Butler County Fair Grounds at 1715 Fairgrove Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio
An annual tradition
The Good People Festival
July 21, 2019
Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center at 620 Greenup Street, Covington, Kentucky
Music, art and kids activities
Shelby County Fair
July 21–27, 2019
Shelby County Fairgrounds at 655 South Highland Avenue, Sidney, Ohio
Enjoy the fair with livestock shows, 4-H exhibits and more
3rd on Third Outdoor Market
July 21, 2019 (+August 18, September 15 and October 19-20)
1301 East Third Street, Dayton, Ohio
Eclectic outdoor market with arts, local foods and more!
3rd Sundays Dayton
July 21, 2-019 (+August 18, September 15 and October 20)
1001 East Second Street, Dayton, Ohio
Eclectic outdoor market at the East Dayton Arts District
Blind Justice
July 22–27, 2019
Music Hall
This opera delves into people wrongfully convicted and later freed with the Ohio Innocence Project
Fort Thomas Summer Concert Series
July 23, 2019 (+August 6 and 20, September 3)
Tower Park, Fort Thomas, Kentucky
Bring a chair and enjoy the music!
Taft’s Bluegrass Live Music Series
July 23, 2019 (+August 20)
Taft’s Brewing Co. Brewpourium at 4831 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Outdoor music series with games, pizza and brews
Cincinnati Music Festival
July 25–27, 2019
Paul Brown Stadium at 1 Paul Brown Stadium, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Live musical performances from Mary J. Blige, Kid Capris, Slick Rick, EPMD, Maxwell, Earth, Wind & Fire, RBRM, Blackstreet featuring Teddy Riley & Dave Hollister, the Ohio Players and more!
Glier’s Goettafest
July 25–28, 2019 (+August 1–4)
Festival Park along Riverboat Row in Newport, Kentucky
Enjoy everything goetta!
Cincy Soul: The Black Taste
July 26–28, 2019
Fountain Square at Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy food from local African-American restaurants
Dayton Celtic Festival
July 26–28, 2019
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton, Ohio
Irish food, beer, music and live entertainment
Friday Family Movie Night – Harrison, Ohio
July 26, 2019
Harrison Community Center, Harrison, Ohio
Outside movie starts at dusk – bring your lawn chairs; free snacks
Fourth Friday Summer Concerts
July 26, 2019 (+ August 23)
Village Green Amphitheater at Fairfield, Ohio
Enjoy the music! Bring a chair! Food trucks will be there
Greater Anderson Days
July 26–28, 2019
Beech Acres Park, Anderson Township (Cincinnati), Ohio
Live music, games, rides, good, talent competition and fireworks
GreekFest at Sts. Constantine and Helen
July 26–28, 2019 (could not confirm)
2500 Grand Ave, Middletown, Ohio
Enjoy Greek food and more!
Holy Trinity Parish Festival
July 26–28, 2019
Holy Trinity Church at 2420 Drex Avenue, (Norwood) Cincinnati, Ohio
Live music and more!
Melissa Culyer Solo Exhibition
July 26 – August 23, 2019
CCAC @ Short Vine (Corryville) 2728 Short Vine
Opening reception July 26, 2019 6pm–8pm
Melissa Culyer presents a new body of work, inspired by themes of color and joy.
Movies under the Moonlite
July 26, 2019 (+August 30)
Coney Island at 6201 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Bring your blankets and chairs and watch double-feature, family-friendly movies outside!
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Festival
July 26–28, 2019
3450 Lumardo Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
Sharonfest
July 26–27, 2019
Gower Park at 10990 Thornview Drive, Sharonville (Cincinnati), Ohio
Enjoy the festival
St. Ann Parish Festival
July 26–27, 2019
646 Clinton Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio
Enjoy the festival
St. James The Greater Parish Festival
July 26–28, 2019
3565 Hubble Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Games, food, prizes!
Blues, Brews & BBQ
July 27, 2019
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park at 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton, Ohio
Live music, BBQ vendors and craft beer tastings
Concert in the Park
July 27, 2019
General Ormsby Mitchel Park 261 Grandview Drive, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
Bring your chairs and blankets
Cynthiana Bike Night
July 27, 2019
Cynthiana, Kentucky
Live music, stunt show
Dangerwheel
July 27, 2019
Pendleton at 1200 Broadway Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Down-hill competition for big-wheel racing
Preble County Fair
July 27–August 3, 2019
Preble County Fairgrounds at 722 South Franklin Street, Eaton, Ohio
Enjoy the fair!
Greene County Fair
July 28 – August 3, 2019
Greene County Fairgrounds at 120 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio
Enjoy the county fair with rides, demo derby and more!
Rollin’ on the River Car Show
July 28, 2019
Fernbank Park at 50 Thornton Avenue, (Delhi) Cincinnati, Ohio
Charity car show
3G Connection: Back to School Bingo
July 30, 2019
Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center at 2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering, Ohio
Play some BINGO!
Dayton Horse Show
July 31 – August 3, 2019
Champions Center at 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, Ohio
Watch the horse competitions!
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Mulling options to buy a new home this summer? Don’t hesitate – this might be one of the best times to buy a home for a number of reasons.
Celebrate the Fourth of July 2019 by viewing fireworks! Wear your red, white and blue when you oooh and aaah at them. Here is a our list of local Fourth of July fireworks celebrations throughout Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio; Northern Kentucky; and Southeastern Indiana. In order by region and community: