Fun Things to Do in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Dayton, and Southeastern Indiana
April showers bring….fun spring events! Check out our list of April events throughout Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio; Northern Kentucky; and Southeastern Indiana. You are sure to find something to pique your interest. Events are in order by region and then by date.
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APRIL EVENTS IN CINCINNATI, OHIO
Cincinnati Auto Expo (CENTRAL)
Through April 2, 2023
Duke Energy Convention Center in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati’s only annual automotive industry event showcases the latest new cars, trucks, SUVs, crossovers and hybrids available on the market today
Jagged Little Pill – The Musical (CENTRAL)
Through April 2, 2023
The Aronoff at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Riverdance – 25th Anniversary Show (CENTRAL)
Through April 2, 2023
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
A Chorus Line (CENTRAL)
Through April 15, 2023
Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio
One! A broadway hit as a play!
The Chinese Lady (CENTRAL)
Through April 30, 2023
Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio
Georgia O’Keeffe Photography Exhibit (CENTRAL)
Through May 7, 2023
Cincinnati Art Museum at 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience (CENTRAL)
Through May 28, 2023
18 W. Fourth St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Ceramics in a Garden Exhibit (CENTRAL)
Through June 18, 2023
Krohn Conservatory at 1501 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio
Bricktionary: The Ultimate LEGO A–Z (CENTRAL)
Through TBD
Cincinnati Museum Center
Tickets on sales beginning Feb 20; displays highlighting each letter in the alphabet
Cabin Fever Arts Festival (NORTH)
April 1, 2023
Southern State Community College Patriot Center at 200 Hobart Dr., Hillsboro, Ohio
Handmade arts and crafts
Easter Egg Hunt in Green Township (WEST)
April 1, 2023
Veteran’s Park at 6231Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Bring a basket
Frisch’s Roller Rink and Pickle Ball
April 1–30, 2023 (Wednesday – Sunday)
Fountain Square, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
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Mondays and Tuesdays: Pickleball
Wednesdays – Sundays: Roller Rink
Great Symmes Egg Hunt (EAST)
April 1, 2023
Brave Park at 11605 Lebanon Rd., (Symmes Twp.) Cincinnati, Ohio
Original Findlay Market Tour (CENTRAL)
April 1, 15, 22 and 29, 2023
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
90-minute tour includes meeting merchants. and samples from 5 shops
Run the Parks 5k Series (NORTH)
April 1, 2023 (+May 6)
Voice of America MetroPark at 7850 VOA Park Dr., West Chester, Ohio
Tyler Christopher as Elvis Presley (NORTH)
April 1, 2023
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio
Walnut Hills Food and Drink Tour (EAST)
April 1 and 29, 2023
Various Walnut Hills businesses
Sample food and drink from local restaurants and bars
Zoo Blooms (CENTRAL)
April 1–30, 2023
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens at 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio
See spring flowers
Beyond Market Tasting Tour (CENTRAL)
April 2 and 23, 2023
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
3-hour experience with beer and wine tastings, appetizers and a dessert
Spring Concert Series – Fountain Square (CENTRAL)
April 1–2, 8–9, 15–16, 22–23, 29–30, 2022 (+Fri and Sat thru May 28)
Fountain Square, 5th and Vine Streets, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
7pm–10pm; Fountain bar will be open!
Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites (CENTRAL)
April 4, 2023
Bell Event Center at 444 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Listen to the music surrounded by candle
Our Planet Live in Concert (CENTRAL)
April 4, 2023
Taft Theatre at 317 E.Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Shinedown (CENTRAL)
April 4, 2023
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio
Acoustic Reggae (CENTRAL)
April 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2023 (+Wednesdays through May 17)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati
7pm concert
Wine Wednesday Concerts – Fountain Square (CENTRAL)
April 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2023 at 6pm
Fountain Square at 5th and Vine St., downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
5pm–8pm; Wine specials at the Fountain Bar
Bricks and Beers (CENTRAL)
April 6, 2023 (+May 11)
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Unique tour experience
Tunes & Blooms (CENTRAL)
April 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2023
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
5pm–8:30pm (admission is free after 5pm; parking is $10; music beings at 6:00pm)
Bring your blankets and chairs
As You Like It (CENTRAL)
April 7–29, 2023
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company at 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Shakespearian comedy
First Friday Concert (NORTH)
April 7, 2023
Downtown Middletown, Ohio
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
April 7–8, 2023
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Soul II Soul Tour (CENTRAL)
April 7, 2023
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio
Easter Egg Hunt in Liberty Township (NORTH)
April 8, 2023
Liberty Park art 6757 Yankee Rd., Liberty Township, Ohio
10am start of the fun!
Easter Egg Hunt Weekend
April 8–9, 2023
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Easter Eggstravaganza (EAST)
April 8, 2023
Riverside Park at 425 Victor StierDr., Milford, Ohio
10am –11:30am
Easter Bunny arrives on a fire truck!
Who Are All Over There? (CENTRAL)
April 8–30, 2023
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati at 1127 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Relationship of an interracial couple
Easter Sunrise Service (WEST)
April 9, 2023
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Kite Flying at VOA Museum (NORTH)
April 9, 2023 (+May 14, Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13, Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12)
National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting at 8070 Tylersville Rd., West Chester, Ohio
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen
April 11, 2023
Rhinegeist Brewery at 1910 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Listen to the music surrounded by candles
Candlelight: From Bach to the Beatles
April 12, 2023
Rhinegeist Brewery at 1910 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Listen to the music surrounded by candle
Family Series: Beauty and the Beast (CENTRAL)
April 13–16, 2023
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Ballet
All-American Food Tour in Pendleton (CENTRAL)
April 14 and 28, 2023 (+May 19, Jun 16, Jul 14/29, Aug 11/26, Sept 8/22, Oct 6/20, Nov 3, Dec 8)
Ziegler Park ar 1322 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, Ohio
3-hour walking tour to historic buildings, public art and food/cocktail
Classic Roots (CENTRAL)
April 14, 2023
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Kings Island Opening Day (CENTRAL)
April 15, 2023
Mason, Ohio
Ride, eat and have fun!
Cincinnati Monster Jam (CENTRAL)
April 15–16, 2023
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio
Disney’s Moana Jr. (CENTRAL)
April 15–16 and 21–23, 2023
Taft Theatre at 317 E.Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Children’s Theater of Cincinnati
Kings Island Opening Day (NORTH)
April 15, 2023
Mason, Ohio
Ride, eat and have fun!
Fitton Showstoppers – Nashville Writer’s Round (NORTH)
April 15, 2023
Fitton Center for Creative Arts at 101 S. Monument St., Hamilton, Ohio
Hyde Park Food and Drink Tour (EAST)
April 15, 2023
The Echo at 3510 Edwards Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Start at The Echo and then discover more dining on the square
Pictures as an Exhibition
April 15–16, 2023
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Hadestown
April 18–30, 2023
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Clue: The Musical (WEST)
April 19 – May 14, 2023
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater at 801 Matson Pl., Cincinnati, Ohio
Was it Colonel Mustard in the library with a candlestick?
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele (CENTRAL)
April 22, 2023
The Transept at 1205 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Listen to the music surrounded by candles
Twilight Tour (WEST)
April 20, 2023
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Ault Vines Fine Wines (EAST)
April 21, 2023
Ault Park at 5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio (Hyde Park)
Sips wines and taste light bits; live music
Mahler Symphony No. 7
April 21–22, 2023
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Midwest Ceramics Show (NORTH)
April 21–22, 2023
Butler County Fairgrounds at 1715 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton, Ohio
View and learn all about ceramics
Arbor Day Event (EAST)
April 22, 2023
745 Center St., Milford, Ohio
Pick up a tree (Milford residents)
Oxford Community EarthFest (NORTH)
April 22, 2022
Memorial Park, Oxford, Ohio
Live performances, games and more
August Wilson’s Seven Guitars (CENTRAL)
April 23 – May 14, 2023
Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio
Butler Philharmonic Presents: Broadway Meets Opera (NORTH)
April 23, 2023
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio
Fight For Air Climb Cincinnati (CENTRAL)
April 23, 2023
Great American Ballpark at 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Climb stairs and raise funds for lung disease
History in Bloom (WEST)
April 23, 2023
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Carriage rides through the cemetery
Ben Folds Performs (CENTRAL)
April 25, 2023
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Arbor Day Walking Tour (WEST)
April 28, 2023
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Carriage rides through the cemetery
Ragtime in Concert (CENTRAL)
April 28–30, 2023
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Asian Food Fest (CENTRAL)
April 29–30, 2023
Court Street Plaza, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Live entertainment, local and Asian beer, activities
Fiber Fun (CENTRAL)
April 29, 2022
Clifton Cultural Arts Center at 2827 Short Vine St, Clifton (Cincinnati), Ohio
Children 4+ with an adult
Katt Williams: 2023 and Me Tour (CENTRAL)
April 29, 2023
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio
APRIL EVENTS IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY
2nd Street Market
(March 31+) April 1–3, 2023 (+Apr 7–9, 14–16, 21–23; 28–30)
600 E 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Local growers, bankers, artisans and more
Easter Egg Hunt
April 1, 2023
Tower Park at 900 S. Ft Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, Kentucky
Photos at 10:30am; hunt at noon
Easter Egg Hunt – Edgewood
April 1, 2023
500 Freedom Park Dr., Crestview Hills, Kentucky
2pm; for ages 3–8
First Friday: Egg Hunt
April 7, 2023 at 5pm
Along the Avenue in Bellevue, Kentucky
A Grand Night For Singing
April 14–22, 2033
Corbett Theater at KNU at 100 Nunn Dr., Highland Heights, Kentucky
Ft. Mitchell Community -Wide Yard Sale
April 15, 2023
Throughout Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky
8am–12pm
Burlington Antique Show
April16, 2023 (+May 21, Jun 18, Jul 16, Aug 20, Sep 17 & Oct 15)
Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idlewood Rd., Burlington, Kentucky
Find a treasure!
Snarky Puppy Concert
April 22, 2023
MegaCorp Pavilion at Newport, Kentucky
APRIL EVENTS IN DAYTON AND SPRINGFIELD, OHIO
Relativity by Mark St. Germain
Through April 2, 2023
Dayton Theatre Guild at 430 Wayne Ave., Dayton, Ohio
Sleuth
Through May 7, 2023
LaComedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio
Cat-and-mouth mystery
Survival: The Exhibition
Through May 7, 2023
National Museum of the US Air Force, Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio
Interactive exhibit to learn survival skills
April Fool’s Day 5k and Family Fun Mile
April 1, 2023
Miamisburg Community Park at 550 S. First St., Miamisburg, Ohio
Participate and receive a medal
ArtsGala at Wright State University
April 1, 2023
Creative Arts Center, Wright State University at 3640 Colonel Glen Hwy., Dayton, Ohio
400 students artists and performers
Fairytales on Ice
April 1, 2023
Arbogast Performing Arts Center at 500 S. Dorset Rd., Troy, Ohio
Champion ice skaters and cirque performers
Model Train Show
April 2, 2023
Clark County Fairgrounds art 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
Nature Walk at North Park
April 2, 16 and 30, 2023 (+May 14)
North Park at 195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro, Ohio
Paris Flea Market
April 2, 9,16, 23 and 30, 2023 (+Sundays through October)
Dixie Drive-In Theater at 6201 N. Dixie, Dayton, Ohio
Buy, sell and trade!
56th ORRRC Xenia Marathon and 34th Half Marathon + 10k
April 2, 2023
336 Progress Dr., Xenia, Ohio
Ohio River Road Runners Club!
Chelcie Lynn – 2 Fingers and a 12 Pack Tour
April 5, 2023
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Hunger Days Food Truck Rallies
April 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2023 (+Thursdays through October)
Hobson Freedom Park at 2910 Trebein Rd., Fairborn, Ohio
Art Hops at Front Street
April 7 and 16, 2023
1001 E. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Live music, art demos, food trucks and art exhibitions
First Friday Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
April 7, 2023
Troy Public Square at Troy, Ohio
Bunny Brunch
April 8, 2023
Washington Township Rec Plex at 895 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Dayton, Ohio
Fun craft and delicious brunch
Teen Easter Egg Hunt
April 8, 2023
Central Park at 222 S. Central Ave., Fairborn, Ohio
2pm–4pm
Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
April 8, and 22, 2023 (May 13/28, Jun 24/25, Jul 8/22, Aug 12/26, Sep 2/17, Oct 21)
Carillon Historical Park Museum at 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio
1pm–4pm
Vandalia Easter Eggstravaganza
April 8, 2023
Vandalia Recreation Center at 1111 Stonequarry Rd., Vandalia, Ohio
Egg hunts, baby goats, face painting, games, food trucks, Easter bunny
Deeds Carillon Concerts
April 9, 16 and 30, 2023 (+Dates through December)
1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Listen to the 51 bells!
Englewood Easter Egg Hunt
April 9, 2023 (10:30am)
Centennial Park at 321 Union Blvd., Englewood, Ohio
Bring a basket
Fairborn Easter Egg Hunt
April 9, 2023 (2pm)
Central Park at 222 S. Central Ave., Fairborn, Ohio
Dayton Dragon’s Opening Home Game in Dayton, Ohio
April 11, 2023
Day Air Ballpark, 220 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Junie B’s Essential Survival Guide to School
April 11, 2023
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Barbecue
April 13–30, 2023
The Loft Theatre at 126 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
The Human Race Theatre Company performs
The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare – The Next Generation
April 14, 2023
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Das Rheingold
April 14 and 16, 2023
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Dayton Opera
Ballet 5:8 – Bareface
April 15, 2023
Arbogast Performing Arts Center at 500 S. Dorset Rd., Troy, Ohio
A ballet inspired by a CS Lewis novel
GCP&T Night Rides
April 15 and 29, 2023 (+May 13 and 27, 2023 (Jun 10/24, July 8/22, Aug 5/19, Sep 2/16)
Various Green County Parks and Trails
Open House at Patterson Homestead
April 15, 2023 (+Jul 15, Sep 9, Oct 7, Nov 11)
1815 Brown Street, Dayton, Ohio
Learn about the Patterson family
Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market
April 15–16, 2023 (+May 19–21, Jun 17–19, Aug 19–20, Sep 15–17, Oct 14–16, Nov 18–19)
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
Find a treasure
Homemade Cabbage Roll Dinner and Dance
April 21, 2023
American Czechoslovakian Club at 922 Valley St., Dayton, Ohio
The Outsider
April 21–30, 2023
Springboro Community Theatre at 115 Wright Station Way, Springboro, Ohio
Peter Pan
April 21–23, 2023
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Dayton Ballet
Sordid Lives
April 21–30, 2023 (various dates)
Beavercreek Community Theatre at 3868 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio
Comedy
Sugar Maple Festival
April 21–23, 2023
Downtown Bellbrook, Ohio
Music, parade, crafts, food, do show and more
Vintage Market Days Dayton-Cincinnati
April 21–23, 2023
Green County Fairgrounds at 120 Fairground Rd., Xenia, Ohio
100+ vendors, live music and food trucks
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Woofstock
April 21, 2023
Downtown at 103 W. Main St., Fairborn, Ohio
4pm–10pm
Elvis Elvis Elvis
April 22, 2023
Clark State Performing Arts Center at 300 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, Ohio
Waynesville Business Expo
April 22, 2023
Waynesville Elementary School at 659 Dayton Rd., Waynesville, Ohio
Madagascar The Musical
April 23, 2023
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
America’s Packard Museum Spring Fling
April 28–29, 2023
420 S. Ludlow St., Dayton, Ohio
Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac Rumours
April 29, 2023
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Kettering Garage Sale
April 29, 2023
Kettering Rec Complex at 2900 Glengarry Dr., Kettering, Ohio
Xenia Spring Fling
April 29, 2023
Main and Detroit Streets, downtown Xenia, Ohio
Food trucks, artisan craft show, games
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Adaptation with Alize Carrere
April 30 – May 1, 2023
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Dye Hard 5k
April 30, 2023
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
Party and fun run
APRIL EVENTS IN SOUTHEASTERN INDIANA
Over the Moon Vintage Spring Market
Through April 1, 2023
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds at US 50, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Ripley County Park Hop
Through May 6, 2023
Versailles State Park at 1004 US 50, Versailles, Indiana
Scavenger hunt through 17 parks
Batesville Easter Egg Hunt
April 1, 2023 (10am)
Batesville Liberty Park at 716 South Park Ave., Batesville, Indiana
Bring your basket! There will be 5000 eggs to find!
Hillforest Victorian House Museum
April 1, 2023
213 Fifth Street, Aurora, Indiana
65th touring season opens. Open everyday except Mondays and major holidays through December 30.
Signs of Life: The American Pink Floyd
April 8, 2023
Lawrenceburg Event Center at 91 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Lawrenceburg Community Picnic
April 22, 2023
Civic Park at 111 E. High Street, downtown Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Music, give aways, local vendors and more
Fourth Friday in Downtown Madison
April 28, 2023
Downtown Madison, Indiana
Live music and local shopping
Wrestling Warriors
April 29 2023
Lawrenceburg Event Center at 91 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Updated: February 27, 2023
