August is here and it’s a great time to enjoy local, fun things to do throughout our region.
Take a look our list of events and activities throughout Cincinnati; Northern Kentucky; Southeastern Indiana; and Dayton and Springfield, Ohio.
Events are listed by region and then by date.
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CINCINNATI, OHIO EVENTS
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience (CENTRAL)
Through August 6, 2022
W. Fourth St.,Cincinnati, Ohio
Experience the art of Van Gogh in a surround setting
Family Fun on the Hill (NORTH)
Through August 16, 2022
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum at 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Rd., Hamilton, Ohio
Movie nights, magic show, kids’ activities, ice cream social and more!
Jane Austen: Fashion & Sensibility (CENTRAL)
Through September 4, 2022
Taft Museum of Art at 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, Ohio
View 50 costumes worn for the movies!
The Science of Color: Prismatica (CENTRAL)
Through October 16, 2022
Krohn Conservatory at 1501 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio
Interactive art experience with many colors
All This Future Summer Festival Tour (CENTRAL)
August 1, 2022
Andrew J. Brady Music Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
5 music artists play a concert
Jazz at the Park (CENTRAL)
August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2022 (+Mondays through September)
Washington Park, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati
Chris Brown & Lil Baby Concert
August 2, 2022
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Findlay Market Mini Tour (CENTRAL)
August 3, 17 and 31, 2022 (+Sep 14/28, Oct 12/26, Nov 9/23/30. Dec 14/28)
1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
One-hour walking tour of the market; tips and stories
Greenhills Concert on the Commons (WEST)
August 3, 10 and 24, 2022 (+Sep 7, 12, 14)
Greenhills Commons at 24 Farragut Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Hump Day Concert Series (WEST)
August 3 and 10, 2022
Voice of America MetroPark Athletic Complex at 7850 VOA Park Dr., West Chester, Ohio
Free concerts – General admission tickets required. Music begins at 7pm
Movies in the Park (NORTH)
August 13, 2022 (+ Sep 17, Oct 15)
Smith Park at 1125 Central Ave., Middletown, Ohio
Play in the Park (EAST)
August 3, 2022
Kennedy Heights Park at 6039 Kennedy Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
6:30pm–8pm. Bring your blanket and chairs
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Pop Block Party (EAST)
August 3, 2022
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 101 S. Lebanon Rd., Loveland, Ohio
Food trucks, party band and fun
Public Tram Tour (WEST)
August 3, 2022
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Reggae Wednesday – Fountain Square (CENTRAL)
August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2022
Fountain Square at 5th and Vine, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
7pm–10pm; Food Truck food and the Fountain Bar
Summer Cinema (CENTRAL)
August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2022 (+Sep 7, 14, 21, 28)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Bring a lawn chair
Wednesdays in the Woods (CENTRAL)
August 3 and 10, 2022
Burnet Woods at 3251 Brookline Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Outdoor concerts; food trucks; art making for kids
Wyoming LIVE on the Green Concerts (WEST)
August 3, 2022
Village Green, Wyoming, Ohio
Bring your lawn chair; concert begins at 7pm
Yoga in the Park (EAST)
August 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 and 3, 2022 (+Sept)
Hopewell Meadows Park at 9131 Hopewell Rd., Symmes Township, Ohio
Movies in the Park – Fairfield (NORTH)
August 4, 2022
Village Green Park, Fairfield, Ohio
6pm food trucks and Fairfield Fire Department; 7pm movie begins
Rockin’ the Roebling (CENTRAL)
August 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2022 (Thursdays through Sept 1)
Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn; Mehring Way and Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the music
Roots Revival Concerts (CENTRAL)
August 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2022 (+Sept 1)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Free concert from 7pm–9pm
Salsa on the Square (CENTRAL)
August 4,11,18 and 25, 2022 (+Thursdays thru Sept 29)
Fountain Square, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Regional Latin bands will be playing; Latin food!
The Takeover – Live Music in the Park (NORTH)
August 4, 11, 18, 2022
The Square at Union Centre at 9285 Centre Pointe Dr., West Chester, Ohio
6pm–9pm at the clock tower
Uptown Music Concert – Oxford (NORTH)
August 4, 11,18 and 25, 2022
Memorial Park at 2 E. High St., Oxford, Ohio
7pm–9:30pm
World’s Longest Yard Sale
August 4–7, 2022
From Michigan to Alabama
Find a treasure!
Blue Ash Towne Square Concerts (EAST)
August 5 and 12, 2022
Blue Ash Towne Square at 9520 Town Square Ave., Blue Ash, Ohio
Outdoor concerts to enjoy from 8pm–11pm
Days in the Park Festival (EAST)
Chamberlin Park at 7777 Blue Ash Rd., Deer Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
August 5–6, 2022
Live music, food vendors and fun
Fifth & Vine Live (CENTRAL)
August 5–6, 12–13, 19–20, 26–27, 2022 (+ Fri and Sat through Sep 3)
Fountain Square at 5th and Vine, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Fountain Bar open; get ready to rock!
First Friday (NORTH)
August 5, 2022
Pendleton Art Center at 1105 Central Avenue, Middletown, Ohio
Art, music and food!
Hanover Wine Festival (NORTH)
August 5, 2022
Hanover Winery at 21654 Morman Rd., Hamilton, Ohio
Live music, food trucks and wine
Holy Cross Immaculata Festival (CENTRAL)
August 5–6, 2022
30 Guido St., Mt. Adams, Cincinnati, Ohio
ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND EATING CONTEST (NORTH)
August 5, 2022
Governors Square, Downtown Middletown, Ohio
Lebanon Blues Festival (NORTH)
August 5–6, 2022
Downtown Lebanon, Ohio
Listen to live music and enjoy food and artist booths and a deluxe beer garden. +Custom car show at this festival.
Mt. Healthy Summer Concerts (WEST)
August 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2022 (+Sep 2)
City Park at 1541 Hill Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
7:30pm–9:30
New Richmond on the Ohio River Days (EAST)
August 5–7, 2022
New Richmond, Ohio
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Outdoors For All Expo (EAST)
August 5, 2022
Schmidt Recreation Center at 2944 Humbert Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Exhibits and demos from local parks, outdoor outfitters; live music, food trucks
Oxford Outdoor Summer Movies (NORTH)
August 5, 2022
Oxford Community Arts Center Pavilion at 10 S. College Ave., Oxford, Ohio
Bring blankets and chairs; Free popcorn and snacks
Oxford Dog Days: Red Brick Friday (NORTH)
August 5, 2022
2 N. Main St., Oxford, Ohio
Dog show and parade, music, games
Stamp Away USA (EAST)
August 5-6, 2022
Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
St. Aloysius Summer Festival (NORTH)
August 5–6, 2022
3350 Chapel Rd., Shandon, Ohio
St. John the Baptist (WEST)
August 5–7, 2022
5361 Dry Ridge Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Family picnic, raffles and festival food
St. John the Baptist Festival (WEST)
August 5–6, 2022
509 Harrison Ave., Harrison, Ohio
St. John the Evangelist Family Festival (NORTH)
August 5–7, 2022
9080 Cincinnati Dayton Rd., West Chester, Ohio
Food, music, games and rides
Back the Heroes Rumble Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show (EAST)
August 6, 2022
Batavia Township Park at 1535 Clough Pike, Batavia, Ohio
Breakfast with the Animals (CENTRAL)
August 6 and 19, 2022
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! Obtain tickets asap – this event sells out!
Crazy Corn Fest (NORTH)
August 6, 2022
Hidden Valley Orchards at 5474 OH-48, Lebanon, Ohio
All kinds of corn to eat and enjoy
Festivals of Evanston (EAST)
August 6, 2022 (+Sept 3, Oct 1)
Owls Nest Park at 3326 Trimble Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Free concerts
Friday Night Flow at Washington Park (CENTRAL)
August 6 and 27, 2022 (+Sep 3)
1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
The Porch will be selling beverages. No outside alcohol. 6pm–9pm
Homearama (EAST)
August 6–21, 2022
ChimneyRidge at 10377 Butterworth Rd., Loveland, Ohio
See fabulous new homes!
Ohio River Paddlefest (EAST)
August 6, 2022
Schmidt Recreation Complex at 2944 Humbert Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Nine-mile float trip from the East End to Gilday Riverside Park in Riverside; Stay for the Finish Line Festival
Original Findlay Market Tour (CENTRAL)
August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2022 (weekly tours through Dec 3, 2022)
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
90-minute tour includes meeting merchants. and samples from 5 shops
Ridge Day and Night: 50 Years (EAST)
August 6, 2022
6142 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Celebrating Pleasant Ridge’s 50th anniversary
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Signature Over-the-Rhine Tour (CENTRAL)
August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2022 (+Sep 3/10/24, Oct 1/8/15/22/29, Nov 5/19, Dec 3)
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
3-hour walking tour starting at Findlay Market to Washington Park to Music Hall; Enjoy lunch from 4 restaurants and a glass of beer or wine
St. Mary Church Pigfest (EAST)
August 6, 2022
3398 SR 125, Bethel, Ohio
Westside Market (WEST)
August 6, 2022 (+Sep 3, Nov 26)
Westwood Town Hall at 3017 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
100+ local vendors, food trucks and activities
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Yoga in the Park (EAST)
August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2022 (+ Saturdays thru Sept 30)
Chamberlin Park, Blue Ash Rd., Deer Park (Cincinnati), Ohio
Weather permitting; $5
St. Aloysius Summer Festival (NORTH)
August 7, 2022
3350 Chapel Rd., Shandon, Ohio
Chicken dinner and fun! Classic cruise in
Weekend Walkabout (WEST)
August 7, 2022
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Walking tour
Gem, Jewelry & Mineral Expo (EAST)
August 8–10, 2022
Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Greenhills Concert on the Commons (WEST)
August 10 and 24, 2022 (+Sep 7/12/24)
Greenhills Commons at 24 Farragut Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Paint, Sip & Taste (CENTRAL)
August 10, 2022
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Food, drinks, jazz music and painting
Summer Concert (WEST)
August 10, 2022
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Rose Garden Gazebo
Summer Concerts (Fairfield) (WEST)
August 11 and 25, 2022
Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio
Free concerts begin at 7pm
All-American Food Tour in Pendleton (CENTRAL)
August 12 and 26, 2022 (+Sept 16/30, Oct 14/28, Nov 12)
Ziegler Park ar 1322 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, Ohio
3-hour walking tour to historic buildings, public art and food/cocktail
Bengals Home Games (CENTRAL)
August 12 and 27, 2022 (+Sept 11, 29; Oct 23; Nov 6; Dec 4, 11; Jan 2)
1 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
Family Fun on the Hill (NORTH)
August 12 and 16, 2022
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum at 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Rd., Hamilton, Ohio
Kids’ activities; bring chairs and blankets
NightLight 513 Outdoor Movies (CENTRAL)
August 12, 2022 (+Sep 16 and 23; Oct 14)
Sawyer Point at P&G Pavilion, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Movie DJ and food trucks on hand; 21+ audience; tickets required
Our Lady of the Visitation Visifest (WEST)
August 12–14, 2022
3172 South Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Sacred Heart Festival (WEST)
August 12–14, 2022
400 Nilles Rd., Fairfield, Ohio
Live music, beer, food and fun!
Shakespeare in the Park (WEST)
August 12, 2022 at 7pm
Peter J. Gruber Pavilion at 250 E. Sharon, Road, Glendale, Ohio
Enjoy outdoor theater!
Walk on Wilburn (EAST)
August 12, 2022 (+Sep 9, Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 9)
East Walnut Hills business district along Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Shop, eat and enjoy
An Afternoon with the Beer Barons (WEST)
August 13, 2022
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Beer, music and tours! Many beer barons are buried at Spring Grove
Girls Night Out (NORTH)
August 13, 2022 (+ Nov 12)
Downtown Lebanon, Ohio
Shopping and more
Hamilton Flea (NORTH)
August 13, 2022 (+September 10)
Marcum Park in downtown Hamilton, Ohio
Urban artisan market!
Keehner Park Concert Series (WEST)
August 13, 20 and 27, 2020 (+ Sep 5)
7411 Barret Rd., West Chester Twp., Ohio
Free concerts 7pm–9pm
Movies in the Park (NORTH)
August 13, 2022 (+Sep 17, Oct 15)
Smith Park at 1125 Central Ave., Middletown, Ohio
Music in the Park – Soul Pocket (EAST)
August 13, 2022
Bechtold Park at 4312 Sycamore Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
The Off Market (EAST)
August 13, 2022 (+Sept 10)
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio
Artisans, brewers, bakers and farmers gather to sell
St. Max Festival: Celebrate St. Max (NORTH)
August 13, 2022
5720 Hamilton Mason Rd., Liberty Township, Ohio
Food. games and fun
Street Dance (EAST)
August 13, 2022
Miami Avenue, downtown Madeira, Ohio
Waynesville Street Faire (NORTH)
August 13, 2022
Downtown Waynesville, Ohio
Western & Southern Tennis Open (NORTH)
August 13–21, 2022
5460 Courseview Drive, Mason, Ohio
Tennis, anyone?
Zac Brown Band (EAST)
August 13, 2022
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Court Street Car Show (CENTRAL)
August 14, 2022 (+Sep 11, Oct 9)
Court Street Plaza at E. Court St. Cincinnati, Ohio
View unique cars
Donauschwaben Oktoberfest (WEST)
August 14, 2022
4290 Dry Ridge Road in Colerain Township, Cincinnati, Ohio
Everything German!
Second Sunday Concerts (WEST)
August 14, 2022
Arlington Memorial Gardens at 2145 Compton Rd., Cincinnati , Ohio
Listen to the music; Free water, soft drinks and popcorn
Second Sunday on Main Street Fest (CENTRAL)
Main Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
August 14, 2022 (+Sep 11)
Local vendors, music, biergarten
Bark in the Park (CENTRAL)
August 16, 2022 (+Sep 12)
Great American Ball Park, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Bring your pooch to the ballgame!
Piroshky Piroshky Bakery at Rhinegeist (CENTRAL)
August 16, 2022
Rhinegeist Brewery at 1910 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Eastern European-style pastries (from Seattle) available for one day only!
Carousel (WEST)
August 17 – September 11, 2022
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater at 801 Matson Pl., Cincinnati, Ohio
Alicia Keys: ALICIA: The World Tour Concert (EAST)
August 18, 2022
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Ault Park Summer Music Festival (EAST)
August 18, 2022
5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio
Food, drinks, kids’ entertainment and music
The Black Family Reunion (CENTRAL)
August 18–21, 2022
Sawyer Point at Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Parade, music and more!
Summer Music Festival at Ault Park (EAST)
August 18, 2022 (+Sept 15)
Ault Park at 3600 Observatory Avenue in Hyde Park (Cincinnati), Ohio
Dance to live music! Food, wine and water will be available
Twilight Tour (WEST)
August 18, 2022
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Monthly walking tour
Charm at the Farm Vintage Market (NORTH)
August 19–21, 2-21 (+Oct 14–16)
4953 Bunnell Hill Rd Lebanon, OH
Open air shopping
The Del McCoury Band (CENTRAL)
August 19, 2022
Memorial Hall at 1225 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Bluegrass
Float-In Movie (WEST)
August 19, 2022
Winton Woods Harbor at 10245 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Boat fits 4 people; advance registration required
Hyde Park Food and Drink Tour (EAST)
August 19, 2022 (+Sept 9 /23, Oct 7/21, Nov 11, Dec 9)
The Echo at 3510 Edwards Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Start at The Echo and then discover more dining on the square
St. Bernadette Festival (EAST)
August 19–21, 2022
1479 Locust Lake Rd., Amelia, Ohio
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Festival (EAST)
August 19–21, 2022
5900 Buckwheat Rd., Milford, Ohio
St. Mary Family Funfest (EAST)
August 19–21, 2022
St. Mary Church at 2853 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Whimmydiddle Country Music Festival (NORTH)
August 19–20, 2022
Hamilton, Ohio
B-I-G Biergarten Experience (WEST)
August 20–22 and 26–28, 2022
Germania Park at 3529 W. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Bier, music, amusements and vendors
The City Flea (CENTRAL)
August 20, 2022 (+Sept 17, Oct 8 and Dec TBD)
Washington Park in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
See what treasures you can find from 100+ vendors! Food trucks, too
Escape the Village (EAST)
August 20, 2022 (+Sept 17)
Heritage Village Museum at 11450 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, (Cincinnati) Ohio
Escape-room challenge from one of two escape rooms; reservations required
Kings Island Concert Series (NORTH)
August 20, 2022
Timberwolf Amphitheatre at Kings Island Dr., Mason, Ohio
The Market (EAST)
August 20, 2022 (+Oct 1, Dec 3)
Medpace at 5375 Medpace Way (Madisonville), Cincinnati, Ohio
Fresh produce, food, shopping
Off Pike Market (EAST)
August 20, 2022 (+Sep 17, Oct 15)
Mills Avenue at Victory Park, Norwood, Ohio
9am–1pm
Local produce and music, food trucks and more
Sacred Journey Market (EAST)
August 20–21, 2022
Holiday Inn Cincinnati Eastgate at 4501 Eastgate Blvd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Tarot readers, psychics and more
Jason Aldean Concert (EAST)
August 25, 2022
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Cowboy tour
Ten Unique Plants for your Garden (WEST)
August 25, 2022
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Learn about plants you need in your garden
Final Friday (EAST)
August 26, 2022
Pendleton Art Center at 1310 Pendleton St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Art, music and food!
Germania Oktoberfest (WEST)
August 26–28, 2022
Germania Park at 3529 W. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy German food, beer and music
Movie Night (WEST)
August 26, 2022 (+Sep 9 and 23)
Clifford George Park at 12089 Mill Rd., Springfield Township, Ohio
Free admission; games and activities before the movie; bring lawn chairs
St. Ignatius Loyola Festival (WEST)
August 26–28, 2022
5222 North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio (Montfort Heights)
Cherry Street Murder Mystery Train (NORTH)
August 27, 2022 (+Sep 24 and Oct 8/15/22/29)
Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad at 16 E. South St., Lebanon, Ohio
An evening of mystery featuring the Mason Community Players; solve the mystery
Cincy Brew Ha-Ha (CENTRAL)
August 27, 2022
Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove at 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
100+ brews and 80+ comedians
Kids Fun Day (WEST)
August 27, 2022
Green Township Veterans Park at 6231 Harrsion Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Food, fun and more
Hamilpalooza (NORTH)
August 27, 2022
Downtown Hamilton, Ohio (near Marcum Park)
Vendors, local businesses, food and entertainment
Party in the Park (Deer Park) (EAST)
August 27, 2022 (+ Sep 3)
Chamberlin Park, Blue Ash Road in Deer Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
Free concerts!
Redlegs Run (CENTRAL)
August 27, 2022
100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Run at the ballpark
Sidewalk Sale & Ice Cream Social (NORTH)
August 27, 2022
Downtown Waynesville, Ohio
Loveland Concerts in the Park (EAST)
August 28, 2022 (+Sep 18)
Nisbet Park and Amphitheater at 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio
Bring your chairs and blankets for this free concert. 6pm–8pm
Public Tram Tour (WEST)
August 28, 2022
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
NORTHERN KENTUCKY EVENTS
Germantown Fair
Through August 6, 2022
Germantown Fairgrounds at 4088 Ky Highway 10, Germantown, Kentucky
No rides this year. Swine show, horse show.and fun
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Glier’s Goettafest
Through August 7, 2022
Newport on the Levee at 1 Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
Enjoy everything goetta!
Sunflower Festival at Evans Orchard
Dates TBD
198 Stone Road, Georgetown, Kentucky
40 Days & Nights of Gospel Music
August 2 – September 10, 2022
Ark Encounter at Art Encounter Drive, Williamstown, Kentucky
Yoga on the Levee
August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2022 (+Wed through Oct 26)
Newport on the Levee at One Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
6pm–7pm
Behringer-Crawford Museum Summer Concerts
August 4, 11 and 18, 2022
Devou Park at 1600 Montague Rd., Covington, Kentucky
Bluegrass, rock, jazz, country and Latin music. $5 donation
Barks and Brews on the Levee
August 4, 2022 (+Sep 1, Oct 6 & Nov 3)
1 Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
Bring your dog!
World’s Longest Yard Sale
August 4–7, 2022
From Michigan to Alabama
Find a treasure!
First Friday – Bellevue Block Parties
August 5, 2022 (+Sept 2)
Fairfield Avenue, Bellevue, Kentucky
5–9pm. Shop, sip and dine!
Boone County Parks Movie Night
August 5, 2022
Boone Woods Park at 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, Kentucky
Inflatables at 7pm. Movie begins at dusk
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Summer Series
August 6–7, 2022 (+Sep 3–4)
Devou Park at 1201 Park Drive, Covington, Kentucky (Sat nights)
Ft. Thomas’ Tower Park at 900 S. Tower Park, Ft. Thomas, Kentucky (Sun nights)
Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Food trucks will be on site.
Flea in the Fort
August 7, 2022
Tower Park at 900 S. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, Kentucky
Find a treasure
Great Inland Seafood Festival
August 11–14, 2022
Festival Park at Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky
Music and seafood
Live on the Levee
August 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2022 (Friday evenings through Oct 28)
Newport on the Levee at One Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
7pm–9pm
Boone County Fair and Horse Show
August 8–13, 2022
Burlington, Kentucky
Great Inland Seafood Festival
August 11–14, 2022
Newport Festival Park, Newport, Kentucky
All kinds of seafood to try
Party at the Park Concert
August 11, 2022
Memorial Park at 2003 Jack Woods Parkway, Independence, Kentucky
Music begins at 7pm
Maysville Oktoberfest
August 12–13, 2022
Downtown Maysville, Kentucky
Tradition music, folk dancing, German bier and cuisine. Enjoy the parade!
St. Joseph End of Summer Celebration
August 12–14, 2022
2470 Lorraine Ct., Crescent Springs, Kentucky
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St. Mary Parish Festival
August 12–13, 2022
St. Mary of the Assumption at 8246 E. Main St., Alexandria, Kentucky
Welcome American Queen Steamboat
August 12, 2022
Augusta, Kentucky
Launched at the O’Neil Boat Landing
Bellevue 2nd Saturday Concerts
August 13, 2022
Thomas J. Wiethorn Memorial Beach Park, Bellevue, Kentucky
Enjoy the music!
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery
August 13 and 20, 2022
Embassy Suites Cincinnati RiverCenter at 10 E. Rivercenter Blvd., Covington, Kentucky
Have a fabulous dinner while solving a crime
Burlington Antique Show
August 21, 2022 (+Sep 18 & Oct 16)
Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idelwood Rd., Burlington, Kentucky
Find a treasure!
Movie Night on the Levee
August 25, 2022 (last Thursday through Oct 27)
Newport on the Levee at One Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
7pm–9pm
MainStrasse Village Flea
August 28, 2022 (+Sep 24 and Oct 23)
MainStrasse Village at the George Steinford Park, Covington, Kentucky
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DAYTON AND SPRINGFIELD OHIO EVENTS
Preble County Fair
Through August 6, 2022
722 South Franklin Street at the Preble County Fairgrounds in Eaton, Ohio
Space Celebration
Through August 7, 2022
National Museum of the US Air Force at 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Events and activities about space
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Juy 28 – September 11, 2022
La Comedia Dinner Theatre 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio
A show + dinner!
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Jesus Christ Superstar
August 2–7, 2022
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
50th anniversary
Food Truck Wednesdays at Vandalia Rec Center
August 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2022
1111 Stonequarry Dr., Vandalia, Ohio
11am–1pm
Goo Goo Dolls at The Rose
August 3, 2022
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio
Joe Bonamassa at The Fraze
August 3, 2022
Fraze Pavilion at 694 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Levitt Pavilion Summer Concerts
August 4–6, 11–13, 18–20, 25–27 2022 (+dates in Sept)
134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Free concerts begin at 7pm. Bring blankets and chairs.
Beavercreek Movie in the Park
August 5, 2022
Dominick Lofino Park at640 Grange Hill Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio
Bring chairs and blankets; movie at dusk
Bluegrass and Brew Festival
August 5, 2022
Fairborn, Ohio
4pm–10pm
First Friday Non-Profit Game Night
August 5, 2022
Public Square on Main Street, Troy, Ohio
Fun games to play
The Foxies and Clemmer (Free Concert)
August 5, 2022
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Lantern Fest
August 5, 2022
Countryside Park at 895 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Washington Twp., Ohio
Foos trucks; release your lantern on the pond
Tracy Lawrence & Tracy Byrd Concert
August 5, 2022
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
American Pride: A Tribute to The Statler Brothers
August 6, 2022
Treasure Island Park at 409 N. Elm St., Troy, Ohio
British Car Day at Eastwood MetroPark
August 6, 2022
1385 Harshman Rd., Dayton, Ohio
300 British cars and motorcycles
BrickUniverse Lego Fan Convention
August 6–7, 2022
Dayton Convention Center at 22 E. Fifth Street, Dayton, Ohio
For kids of all ages
Caesar Ford Summer Fest Concert Series
August 6, 2022 (+Sept 10)
520 S. Stringtown Rd., Xenia, Ohio
Fireworks at dusk
Dayton Art Institute Museums On Us
August 6–7, 2022
456 Belmont Park North, Dayton, Ohio
Free museum access to Bank of America cardholders on the first full weekend of the month
Elvis Constello & The Imposters
August 6, 2022
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio
The Heights Summer Music Series
August 6, 12, and 26, 2022
Eichelberger Amphitheater at 8625 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, Ohio
Free concerts
I Love the 90s
August 6, 2022
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Vanilla Ice, All 4 One, Coolio. Tone Loc and Young MC
Night Rides
August 6 and 20, 2020 (+Sep 3/17)
Various locations (Xenia, Jamestown, Yellow Springs)
Must wear a helmet and have bike lights
Seltzer Fest & Arts Show
August 6, 2022
Austin Landing at 10050 Innovation Drive, Dayton, Ohio
Seltzers, food trucks and local artists
Tony Terry & Vibe 5 Free Concert
August 6, 2022
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Bring a lawn chair
Treasure Island Concerts
August 6, 2022
Treasure Island Park at 409 N. Elm St., Troy, Ohio
7:30pm the music begins
Beavercreek Summer Concerts
August 7, 2022
Dominick Lofino Park at 640 Grange Hill Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio
Free concerts at the amphitheater; bring chairs and blankets
Deeds Carillon Concerts
August 7 and 21, 2022 (+ dates through December)
1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Listen to the 51 bells!
Paris Flea Market
August 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2022 (+Sundays Sep 4–25; Oct 8–30)
Dixie Drive-In Theater at 6201 N. Dixie, Dayton, Ohio
Buy, sell and trade!
Star City Concert Series
August 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2022
Riverfront Park at 3 N. Miami Ave., Miamisburg, Ohio
Free; 6pm–9pm; bring chairs and blankets
Water Blast
August 8–12, 2022
Narrows Reserve at 2575 Indian Ripple Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio
Water games. vegetable boats, slip-n-slide and more
Fairborn Food Truck Rally
August 10 and 24, 2022 (+Sep 14/28, Oct 12)
103 W. Main St., Fairborn, Ohio
+Night farmers market
Chase Rice Concert
August 11, 2022
The Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
John King – Free Concert
August 11, 2022
Levitt Pavilion Dayton at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Bluegrass music; bring lawn chairs and blankets
Kim Kelly Orchestra at Riverscape
August 11, 2022
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio
Free concert!
Styles on Main Fashion Show
August 11, 2022
115 Wright Station Way, Springboro, Ohio
Summertime, Sousa & Sundaes
August 11, 2022
Polen Farm at 5099 Bigger Road, Kettering, Ohio
Kettering Civic Band plays; bring lawn chairs and blankets
Taste of The Greene
August 11, 2022
The Greene at 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio
Enjoy samples from The Green restaurants; music; beer garden
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Germanfest Picnic
August 12–14, 2022
Dayton Liederkranz Turner at 1400 E. Fifth Street, Dayton, Ohio
Food, bier, wein, bands and more
Grain School
August 12–14, 2022
Antioch College at 131 E. Dayton Yellow Springs Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio
Beer tastings,, baking demos and lectures on grain
Jackie Venson Free Concert
August 12, 2022
Levitt Pavilion Dayton at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
R&B/Soul music
The Menus at Fraze Pavilion
August 12, 2022
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Midwest Miniature Showcase
August 12–13, 2022
Wingate byWyndham at 3055 Presidential Dr., Fairborn, Ohio
Miniature and dollhouse showcase
Perseids Meteor Shower
August 12, 2022 (peak night) show runs through August 24th
Caesar Ford Park at 520 S. Stringtown Rd., Xenia, Ohio
Possibly 80 meteors per hour
St. Brigid Festival
August 12–14, 2022
312 Fairgrounds Rd., Xenia, Ohio
Yellow Cab Food Truck Rally
August 12, 2022 (+Sep 9 and Oct 14)
Yellow Cab Tavern at 700 E. 4th Street, Dayton, Ohio
Dinner and dessert food truck, live entertainment
Annual Art on the Lawn
August 13, 2022
100 Cory St., Yellow Springs, Ohio
100+ artisans; food, music
Bacon Fest
August 13, 2022
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Live music and bacon!
Dayton Potato Festival
August 13, 2022
Courthouse Square at Third and Main Streets, Dayton, Ohio
Celebrate…. potatoes!
Englewood Art Festival
August 13–14, 2022
Centennial Park at Union Rd., Englewood, Ohio
Artisans and entertainers; parade, food, car show on Sunday
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Open Aircraft Days at the Air Force Museum
August 13, 2022 (+Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 11, Dec 10)
National Museum of the US Air Force at 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
An aircraft is available for an up-close look
Ziggy Marley Concert
August 13, 2022
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio
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Art on the Commons Art Festival
August 14, 2022
Rosewood Arts Center at Kettering’s Lincoln Park Civic Commons
Fine arts and crafts to view and buy
Dayton Funk Festival
August 14, 2022
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Oakwood Annual Ice Cream Social
August 14, 2022
Shafor Park at 30 Park Avenue, Oakwood, Ohio
Ticketed event
Wiggle Worms County Fair
August 15, 2022
Fairgrounds Rec Center at 210 Fairground Rd., Xenia, Ohio
Games, animals and more
Carousel
August 17 – September 11, 2022
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater at 801 Matson Place, Cincinnati, Ohio
Bands & Sand Summer Concert Series
August 18, 2022 (+Sep 15)
Miami Valley Sand at 200 W. Central Ave., W. Carrollton, Ohio
Free concert
Girls Night Out and Food Trucks
August 18, 2022 (+Sept 15)
Historic Springboro, Ohio
Josyln & The Sweet Compression Concert
August 18, 2022
Riverscape at MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio
Lee Rocker/Nick Kizirnis Concert
August 18, 2022
Levitt Pavilion Dayton at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
The Michelle Robinson Band Performance
August 18, 2022
Vandalia Art Park at 256 E. Alkaline Springs Rd., Vandalia, Ohio
Free concert; food truck
Salute: A Vietnam Veterans Tribute
August 18–21, 2022
National Museum of the US Air Force at 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
View the traveling wall
TLC & Shaggy Concert
August 18, 2022
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Allen County Fair
August 19–27, 2022
Allen County Fairgrounds at 2750 Harding Hwy., Lima, Ohio
Bellbrook SummerFest
August 19–20, 2022
Bellbrook, Ohio
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Darke County Fair
August 19–27, 2022
Darke County Fairgrounds at 800 Sweitzer Street, Greenville, Ohio
Huber Heights Movie Night
August 19, 2022 (+Sep 16)
Thomas Cloud Park at 4707 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, Ohio
Drive-in style this month
John Mulaney at The Schuster Center
August 18, 2022
1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Emmy award-winning comedian
Jeep Jam
August 19–21, 2022
5723 OH-350 Clarksville, Ohio
Calling all Jeeps!
Music in the Park
August 19, 2022 (+Sept 15)
Amphitheater at Vandalia Art Park at 256 E. Alkaline Springs Rd., Vandalia, Ohio
6–8pm
The Nth Power – Free Concert
August 19, 2022
Levitt Pavilion Dayton at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
R&B/Soul
We Will Yacht You
August 19, 2022
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Tribute band
Black Opry Revue – Free Concert
August 20, 2022
Levitt Pavilion Dayton at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Bluegrass/Country music
Dayton African American Cultural Festival
August 20–21, 2022
Island MetroPark at 101 E. Helena St., Dayton, Ohio
Culture, education and music; food vendors
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Dayton Porchfest
August 20, 2022
1450 E. Fifth Street (St. Anne’s Hill), Dayton, Ohio
Local music
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Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival
August 20–21, 2022
691 East Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, Fairborn, Ohio
Enjoy the corn!
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Family Movie Time at Kettering Rec
August 20, 2022
Kettering Recreation Complex at 2900 Glengarry Dr., Kettering, Ohio
Bring a blanket and chairs
Gabriel Iglesias Back on Tour
August 20, 2022
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Comedian who sells out concerts
Great American Beer Tasting
August 20, 2022
Day Air Ballpark at 220 North Patterson Blvd, Dayton, Ohio
100+ beers to try
Springfield Rotary Gourmet Food Truck Competition
August 20, 2022
Veteran’s Park at 250 Cliff Park Rd., Springfield, Ohio
Sample foods, beer garden and live music
Miamisburg Triathlon
August 21, 2022
Riverfront Park at 3 N. Miami Ave., Miamisburg, Ohio
2.5 miles in a boat; 5k run; 10-mile bike ride!
Weird Al Yankovic
August 23, 2022
Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Gov’t Mule at The Rose Concert
August 25, 2022
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio
Jenny and The Mexicats – Free Concert
August 25, 2022
Levitt Pavilion Dayton at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
World/Pop music
Neo American Pioneers Concert
August 25, 2022
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio
Free concert
Rick Springfield Concert
August 25, 2022
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Jessie’s Girl!
Annual Egyptian Festival
August 26–28, 2022
St. Mina and St. Abanoub Church at 1531 King Richard Parkway, Miamisburg, Ohio
Egyptian food, bazaar and more
Brothers Osborne Concert
August 26, 2022
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio
Chris Botti at The Fraze
August 26, 2022
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Trumpeter Chris Botti performs
Clifton Gorge Music and Arts Festival
August 26–27, 2022
Clifton Opera House at 5 S. Clay St., Dayton, Ohio
Musicians and artists, shopping and festival food; kids activities
Donut Jam Featuring Zack Attack
August 26–27, 2022
Public Square on Main Street, Troy, Ohio
Local bands, local beer and activities; in conjunction with the Tour De Donut Bicycle Race
The Lebanese Festival
August 26–28, 2022
St. Ignatius of Antioch Maronite Catholic Church at 50 Nutt Rd., Dayton, Ohio
Lebanese food, beer, ethnic music, rides
The Lifespan of a Fact
August 26 – September 11, 2022 (various dates)
Dayton Theatre Guild at 430 Wayne Ave., Dayton, Ohio
New York magazine fact checker of a teenage suicide battles truth vs facts
Movie in the Park
August 26, 2022
Northwest Recreation Center at 1600 Princeton Ave., Dayton, Ohio
Bring a blanket and chairs
NexLevel – Free Concert
August 26, 2022
Levitt Pavilion Dayton at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Jazz/R&B
National Dog Day
August 26, 2022
Oak Grove Park at 1790 E. Social Row Rd., Centerville, Ohio
Dog activities, photo booth and puppachino bar
Ohio Valley Orchid Fest
August 26–28, 2022
Emmanual Lutheran Church at 4865 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, Ohio
Quality orchids for sale
St. Ignatius of Antioch 29th Annual Dayton Lebanese Festival
August 26–28. 2022
5915 Springboro Pike, Dayton, Ohio
Food, rides. beer garden
ARTFest on Main
August 27, 2022
Historic Springboro Business District at 330 S. Main St., Springboro, Ohio
Artisans, musicians, kids’ activities; food, beer/wine
The Fab Four – Ultimate Beatles Tribute
August 27, 2022
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio
Taco & Nacho Fest
August 27, 2022
Austin Landing at 10050 Innovation Dr., Dayton, Ohio
Food vendors, margaritas and beer garden
Tour de Donut
August 27, 2022
11 N. Market Street, Troy, Ohio
East donuts and ride your bike!
The Taste Festival
August 31, 2022
Fraze Pavilion at 694 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Samples from local restaurants
SOUTHEASTERN INDIANA EVENTS
Fayette County Fair
Through August 6, 2022
Connersville, Indiana
Batesville Sky
Through September 2022
121 Shopping Village, Batesville, Indiana
Umbrellas with different colors and patterns than last year
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Exercise in the Park
August 3, 10 ,17, 24 and 31, 2022 (Wednesdays)
Civic Park at 111 E. High St., downtown Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Music on the River
August 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2022
Civic Park at 111 E. High St., Downtown Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Eclectic musical line up
Batesville Masonic Lodge Monthly Breakfast
August 6, 2022
119 W. Pearl St., Batesville, Indiana
Lodge #663 hosts an all-you-can-eat breakfast starting at 6am.
Regional Fine Arts/Photography Show
August 6–20, 2022
302 Second St., Aurora, Indiana
Yoga in the Park
August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2022 (Saturdays)
Civic Park at 111 E. High St., downtown Lawrenceburg, Indiana
(8/20 – Yoga at Lawrenceburg Community Center)
Xterra DINO 5-Mile Trail Run
August 6–7, 2022
Versailles State Park at 1387 US 50, Versailles, Indiana
Triathalon
DINO Mountain Bike Series
August 7, 2022
Versailles State Park at 1387 US 50, Versailles, Indiana
Enjoy mountain biking
Tri-State Antique Market
August 7, 2022 (+Sep 4)
Lawrencebrug Fairgrounds at US 50 and Hollywood Blvd., Lawrenceburg, Indiana
200+ vendors with vintage goods
Music in the Park
August 12, 2022 (+Sept 9)
Bicentennial Park, Madison, Indiana
Food vendors available; bring your lawn chair
Madison Ribberfest BBQ and Blues
August 19–20, 2022
Bicentennial Park at 106 West Vaughn Dr., Madison, Indiana
Music, food, bbq competitions and more! Purchase tickets
Whiskey City Summer Fest
August 20, 2022
Downtown Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Music, food trucks
Fourth Friday in Downtown Madison
August 26, 2022
Downtown Madison, Indiana
Live music and local shopping
Wake the Lake
August 27–28, 2022
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
Boat racing
Updated: August 2, 2022
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