CALENDAR OF EVENTS

PNC Festival of Lights

PRIDE Month

Cincinnati Music Festival

Cincinnati Restaurant Week

BY AMY LYNCH

Riverfest

No matter the time of year, Cincinnati knows how to throw a great party. Don’t miss a second of the fun in 2022 — mark your calendar now to attend these signature events.

MAY 1 Flying Pig Marathon

A few days of quirky pre-game events build up to the Flying Pig Marathon.

MAY 7–8 Asian Food Fest

Experience Asian cultures and customs like never before through the delicious flavors of the region.

MAY 28–30 Taste of Cincinnati

Sample the best food and drink the region has to offer at Taste of Cincinnati.

JUNE 1–30 PRIDE Month Say it loud! PRIDE rolls into town to celebrate Cincy’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community.

JUNE 3–5 Summerfair Summerfair magnifies Cincinnati’s fine arts community through scholarships, awards and exhibitions.

JUNE 12 African Food Festival

From sambusa to koshari, take a tour of the delicious and diverse flavors of Africa at the inaugural African Food Festival.

JULY 21–23 Cincinnati Music Festival

The Cincinnati Music Festival electrifies the riverfront with smooth soul, R&B and hip-hop.

JULY 28–AUG. 7 Glier’s Goettafest

Taste traditional sausage made with steel-cut oats — a regional delicacy — at Glier’s Goettafest.

AUG. 2–SEPT. 10 40 Days & Nights of Gospel Music

Take part in the world’s largest Christian music festival featuring over 120 praise-and-worship concerts at the Ark Encounter.

AUG. 6 Ohio River Paddlefest

The Ohio River Paddlefest keeps water-based adventures moving right along at the nation’s largest paddling celebration.

AUG. 13–21 Western & Southern Cincinnati Open

Tennis, anyone? The nation’s oldest pro tennis tournament has been a Cincy fixture for more than a century.

MID AUG. Black Family Reunion

The Black Family Reunion draws crowds to celebrate Black culture with food, music, vendors and community.

SEPT. 3–OCT. 30 Ohio Renaissance Festival

Don your best costume and turn back the clock to experience 16th century England through games, food and lively entertainment.

SEPT. 4 Riverfest A beloved local tradition, Riverfest culminates with a huge fireworks display on Labor Day weekend.

SEPT. 5–11 LPGA Queen City Championship

The inaugural Queen City Championship brings the best women in pro golf to Cincinnati to compete for the top prize.

SEPT. 16–19 Oktoberfest Zinzinnati

Held each September, Zinzinnati is the largest annual German Oktoberfest event in the U.S.

OCT. 13–16 BLINK One of the largest light, art and projection mapping events in the nation lights up the city with largescale art installations spanning dozens of city blocks.

NOV.–JAN. 2023 PNC Festival of Lights

See the Cincinnati Zoo all dressed up for the Holidays and marvel at 4 million twinkling lights during the 40th annual PNC Festival of Lights.

MARCH 2023 Bockfest Raise a glass and “Prost!” to this celebration of Cincy’s brewery heritage. Ohio Renaissance Festival

Keep up with the latest details and find more events around the region. visitcincy.com

PLAY

ENTERTRAINMENT JUNCTION

7379 Squire Ct. 513-898-8000 entertrainmentjunction.com

See the world’s largest indoor train display and the world’s most complete collection of marbles all in one place. Plus check out the funhouse and the kids play area!

KENTUCKY STATE PARKS

Across Kentucky 502-564-2172 parks.ky.gov

Nestled in beautiful surroundings, 45 Kentucky State Parks offer outdoor recreation, relaxation, golf and diverse accommodations — from rustic campsites and cozy cabins to 17 full-service resort parks.

HARRIET BEECHER STOWE HOUSE

2950 Gilbert Ave. 800-847-6507 stowehousecincy.org

Learn how abolitionist author Harriet Beecher Stowe was changed by 18 years living in Cincinnati. Be inspired to use the power of your own voice to make a difference.

101 Riverboat Row 800-261-8586 bbriverboats.com

Cincinnati never looked better than aboard BB Riverboats. Take a cruise along the Ohio River and experience sightseeing tours, live entertainment, great food and more fun for the whole family.

CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER

1301 Western Ave. 513-287-7000 cincymuseum.org

Learn. Explore. Play. All under one roof. Your next great discovery awaits at Cincinnati Museum Center.

GREAT PARKS OF HAMILTON COUNTY

513-521-7275 greatparks.org

With 22 parks and preserves spanning 17,700-plus acres across Hamilton County, Great Parks strives to build strong and healthy communities through nature-based experiences and celebrating cultural heritage.

GREAT MIAMI RIVERWAY

38 E. Monument Ave. 937-223-1271 mcdwater.org

We’re more than just a river. Find your way along 99 miles of charming downtowns to eat, drink and shop local, surf the river and cycle the bike trail.

SPOOKY NOOK CHAMPION MILL

611 N. B St. 513-273-8160 nooksports.com/hamilton

Spooky Nook welcomes visitors of all ages to over 690,000 square feet of sport and fitness courts, turf fields, a climbing center, an arcade and more.

REST

THE SUMMIT HOTEL

5345 Medpace Way 513-527-9900 thesummithotel.com

Designed to engage, enlighten and inspire, The Summit promises a transformative journey from everyday to extraordinary. From thought-provoking art to chef-curated dining, spark your sense of creativity discovery at every turn.

MOERLEIN LAGER HOUSE

115 Joe Nuxhall Way 513-421-2337 moerleinlagerhouse.com

Cincinnati’s premier restaurant and brewery is located on the Ohio River next to Great American Ballpark, Paul Brown Stadium and adjacent to the Banks featuring a scratch kitchen with delectable fare.

BREWING HERITAGE TRAIL

1939 Race St. 513-604-9812 brewingheritagetrail.org

The Brewing Heritage Trail is a walking trail and series of guided tours that celebrates Cincinnati’s brewing heritage with embedded trail markers, public art, informational signage and knowledgeable tour guides.

CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND CINCINNATI POPS AT MUSIC HALL

1241 Elm St. 513-381-3300 cincinnatisymphony.org

Spark joy, inspiration and fun — you’ll find music for any mood at historic Music Hall. Tickets start at $15 and groups of 10+ save up to 25% on most concerts!

611 N. B St. 513-273-8160 warehousehotel.com/hamilton

Located in the renovated Champion Paper Mill, the Warehouse offers cozy amenities, historical architecture and access to one of the nation’s largest sports complexes.

WILDWOOD INN TROPICAL DOME & THEME SUITES

7809 U.S. Rte. 42 859-371-6300 wildwoodinnky.com

Enjoy family fun and entertainment at our Florence/Cincinnati area hotel, with easy access to key attractions including Turfway Park, Newport Aquarium and the Creation Museum.

SAVOR

KNOW THEATRE OF CINCINNATI

1120 Jackson St. 513-300-5669 knowtheatre.com

Know Theatre of Cincinnati is your Theatrical Playground. If you hunger for unforgettable storytelling, indelible imagery and inspiring voices, look no further. Let’s Play. Find out more at knowtheatre.com

IDLEWILD

1230 Vine St. 513-381-4059 idlewildwoman.com

Located in the heart of OTR, Idlewild designer clothing and shoe store offers inclusive shopping and styling services, with a selection of ethically and sustainably produced brands. Casual, travel and occasion wear. Clothing sizes 0–18 Shoe sizes 5–11.