Fun Things to Do in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Dayton, and Southeast Indiana
It’s July and there are many local things to do: parades, fireworks, festivals, concerts and more! You are sure to find something to pique your interest. Events are in order by region and then by date.
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July Local Events in Cincinnati
Taps Tastes & Tunes Festival (NORTH)
Through July 2, 2023
National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting at 8070 Tylersville Rd., West Chester, Ohio
Two live concerts, fireworks on Sunday
The Knock (CENTRAL)
Through July 7, 2023
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Opera
Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience (CENTRAL)
Through December 31, 2023
18 W. Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
360-degree views of Monet’s paintings
Art on Vine
July 1, 2023 (+ Aug 5, Sep 2, Oct 1)
Court Street Plaza: E. Court St between Vine and Walnut, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Art and homemade goods
Back To Our Roots
July 1, 2023
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio
Music to enjoy
Ethnic Eats in Over-the-Rhine Food Tour (CENTRAL)
July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2023 (through December)
Washington Park at 1309 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Weekly on Saturdays; Explore new cultural dishes
Fifth and Vine Live! (CENTRAL)
July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2023 (Saturdays through October 7, 2023)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Concert time!
Run the Parks 5k (NORTH)
July 1, 2023
Forest Run MetroPark Timberman Rd., Hamilton, Ohio
Sawyer Point Summer Concert Series
July 1, 2023 (+Aug 5)
Sawyer Point P&G Stage and Lawn
Music, food drinks an games
Vine Live Concerts (CENTRAL)
July 1, 8,15, 22 and 29 (+Aug 5, 12, 19, 26; Sep 2,9, 16, 23, 30; Oct 7)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Westside Market (WEST)
July 1, 2023 (+Aug 5, Sep 2, Nov 25)
Westwood Town Hall at 3017 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
100+ local vendors, food trucks and activities
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Glendale Summer Concerts (WEST)
July 1, 8,15, 22 and 29, 2023
Peter J. Gruber Pavilion at 205 E. Sharon Rd., Glendale, Ohio
6pm; bring your own picnic or enjoy the concessions
Music at the Esplanade (CENTRAL)
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 (+Aug 5,12, 19, 26)
Smale Riverfront Park at 166 W. Mehring Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Concert series
Saturdays in the Park (CENTRAL)
July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2023
Inwood Park at 2308 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45219 (Mt Auburn)
Concert series
Sawyer Point Summer Concert Series (CENTRAL)
July 1, 2023 (+Aug 5)
Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove, Cincinnati, Ohio
Music, food, games
Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour (CENTRAL)
July 1, 2023
Paycor Stadium at 2 Paycor Stadium, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Balloon Glow at Coney Island (EAST)
July 3, 2023
Coney Island at 6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy seeing the balloons glow! Fireworks!
Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks (WEST)
July 3, 2023
Kuliga Park at 6717 Bridgetown Rd., Green Township, Ohio
Green Township Annual Concert in the Park (WEST)
July 3, 2023
Green Township Kuliga Park at 6717 Bridgetown Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Independence Day Celebration (EAST)
July 3, 2023
Madeira, Ohio
5:30pm – Madeira Mile Race
6pm – Parade – Miami Avenue
7pm – Sellman Park – Festival (6700 Marvin Ave.)
10pm –Sellman Park – Fireworks (6700 Marvin Ave.)
Jazz at the Park (CENTRAL)
July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2023 (+Mondays through October)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati
6pm concert
Lebanon Parade and Fireworks (NORTH)
July 3, 2023
Colonial Park West at 720 North Broadway, Lebanon, Ohio
Parade at 4pm. Festival at 6pm. Fireworks at 10pm.
Oxford Freedom Festival
July 3, 2023
Oxford Community Park at 6801 Fairfield Rd., Oxford, Ohio
Games, music vendors and more; 10pm fireworks
Ray of Sunshine Summer Concert Series (WEST)
July 3, 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2023 (+Aug 4, 11,18, 24; Sep 1)
City Park at 1541 Hill Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
7:30pm–9:30; Fireworks after the show
Red, Rhythm and Boom (NORTH)
July 3, 2023
6000 Mason-Montgomery Rd., Mason, Ohio
4pm – Carnival and kids’ activities; food trucks
6pm – Stage entertainment
10pm – Fireworks
Red White KaBoom (NORTH)
July 3, 2023
Village Green Park: 5pm food trucks; 6pm movie; 301 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio
Harbin Park: 7pm food trucks and music; 10pm fireworks at 1300 Hunter Road, Fairfield, Ohio
Sparks in the Park (EAST)
July 3, 2023
10pm fireworks at Riverside Balllfield at 425 Victor Stier Dr., Milford, Ohio 45150
Festival and fireworks 7pm–10pm
Fireworks at 10pm; Soda and water; Kona Ice served
Freedom Parade and Festival (NORTH)
July 4, 2023
Testerman Park at 8373 Maineville Rd., Maineville, Ohio
Parade at 10am, skydiver show, music, games and food trucks
Independence Day Fireworks at Ault Park (57th Annual) (EAST)
July 4, 2023
5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
Music, activities, food trucks and fireworks at dusk
Independence Day Celebration – Loveland (EAST)
July 4, 2023
4pm–10 pm Food trucks
7pm parade begins at Loveland Elementary School at 600 Loveland Madeira Rd.
8pm concert at Nisbet Park at126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio
10pm fireworks shot from Kiwanis Park; best views from downtown Loveland
Jazz at the Square (CENTRAL)
July 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2023 (+Tuesdays through Sept 26)
Fountain Square at Fifth and Race Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio
6pm–9pm
Kings Island Independence Day Fireworks (NORTH)
July 4, 2023
Kings Island at 6300 Kings Island Dr., Mason, Ohio
10pm display against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower
Red White and Blue Ash (EAST)
July 4, 2023
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale-Milford Rd, Blue Ash, Ohio
Concert and fireworks
Red, White and BOOM! (EAST)
July 4, 2023
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Pops concert followed by fireworks
Wyoming Fourth of July (WEST)
July 4, 2022
Oak Park at 878 Oak Ave., Wyoming, Ohio
10am Parade; Music at the Village Green Gazebo on Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, Ohio;
Festival at Oak Park starts at 5:30pm; 9:45 fireworks
Cinema at Ziegler Park (CENTRAL)
July 5, 12,19 and 26, 2023 (+Aug 2, 9,16, 23, 30; Sep 6,13, 20, 27)
Ziegler Park at 1322 Sycamore Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Fifth Third Community Days at The National Underground Freedom Center (CENTRAL)
July 5 and 16, 2023 (+ Aug 5, 20; Sep 5 ,17; Oct 5, 15; Nov 5, 19; Dec 5, 17)
50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Free admission
Classic Car Cruise In
July 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2023 (+Wed through Aug 30)
Bridgewater Falls at 3385 Princeton Rd., Fairfield Township, Ohio 45011
Cars on display at the back parking lot
Greenhills Concert on the Commons (WEST)
July 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2023 (+Aug 2/9/19/23/30)
Greenhills Commons at 24 Farragut Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
25th Annual Putnman County Spelling Bee (WEST)
July 5–30, 2023
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater at 801 Matson Pl., Cincinnati, Ohio
Summer Sessions
July 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2023 (+Aug 2, 9, 16)
Voice of America Cafe at 7850 Voice of America Park Dr., West Chester Twp., Cincinnati, Ohio
6–9pm every Wednesday on the patio
Wednesdays in the Woods (CENTRAL)
July 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2023 (Wed. through August 9, 2023)
Burnet Woods at 3251 Brookline Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Outdoor concerts; food trucks; art making for kids
WOLF Program (NORTH)
July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023
Amphitheatre Stage at 7211 Barret Rd., West Chester, Ohio
World of Land, Forest and Friends program for children 5–12
Various times and dates
The Barber of Seville (CENTRAL)
July 6–8, 2023
Cincinnati Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Opera!
Concerts in the Park (EAST)
July 6 and 13, 2023
Beech Acres Park at 6910 Salem Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
Bring a blanket or chair
Groovin’ on the Green Concerts (NORTH)
July 6 and 20, 2023 (+Aug 3, 17, 31)
Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Food trucks, activities and live music!
Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival (CENTRAL)
July 6–9, 2023
Various addresses, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Nation’s first diversity film festival
Rockin’ the Roebling (CENTRAL)
July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2023 (Thursdays through Aug 31)
Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn; Mehring Way and Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the music
Roots Revival (CENTRAL)
July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2023
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Bluegrass concerts
Salsa on the Square (CENTRAL)
July 6,13, 20 and 27, 2023 at 6pm
Fountain Square at 5th and Vine St., downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Wine specials at the Fountain Bar
Summer Concert Series (NORTH)
July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2023 (+Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Sep 7, 14, 21, 28)
Liberty Center at 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, Ohio
6–9pm
The Takeover (NORTH)
July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2023 (+Aug 3, 17, 24, 31)
The Square @ Union Centre at 9285 Centre Pointe Dr., West Chester, Ohio
Outdoor concert series
Concerts in the Park – Colerain (WEST)
July 7 and 21, 2023 (+Aug 4)
Colerain Park Amphitheater at 4725 Springdale Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
7pm
First Friday Concert (NORTH)
July 7, 2023 (+Aug 4, Sep 1, Oct 6)
Governor’s Square Park at Central Ave and S. Broad St., Downtown Middletown, Ohio
Indie Fridays (CENTRAL)
July 7, 14. 21 and 28, 2023 (+Fridays through September 29)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Up and coming artists perform their music
Sizzling Summer Series Concerts in Colerain Township
July 7 and 21, 2023 (+Aug 4)
Colerain Park at 4725 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
St. Leo Culturefest (WEST)
July 7–9, 2023
2573 St. Leo Place, North Fairmount, Cincinnati, Ohio
Middletown Food Truck Fridays (NORTH)
July 7 and 21, 2023 (every other Friday through September 15, 2023)
Lefferson Park at 2159 Breiel Boulevard, Middletown, Ohio
Music, kids’ activities and food
Fifth and Vine Live Concert Series (CENTRAL)
Fountain Square, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
July 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2023 (+ Saturdays through October 7)
Get ready to rock!
Hamilton Flea (NORTH)
July 8, 2023 (+Aug 12 and Sep 9)
Marcum Park in downtown Hamilton, Ohio
Urban artisan market!
Keehner Park Concert Series (NORTH)
July 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2023 (+Aug 19 and 26; Sep 4)
Keehner Park at 7211 Barret Rd., West Chester, Ohio
Bring chairs and blankets; bring non-alcoholic beverages and food
Music on the Avenue (WEST)
July 8, 2023
Historic Downtown Harrison, Ohio
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Music on the Avenue. (WEST)
July 8, 2023
Historic Downtown Harrison, Ohio
All-day event
The Off Market (EAST)
July 8, 2023 (+Aug 12 and Sep 9)
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio
Artisans, brewers, bakers and farmers gather to sell
Original Findlay Market Tour (CENTRAL)
July 8, 14, 22 and 29, 2023
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
90-minute tour includes meeting merchants. and samples from 5 shops
Waynesville Street Faire (NORTH)
July 8, 2023 (+Aug 12, Sep 9)
Downtown Waynesville, Ohio
Artist booths, demonstrations, music, food trucks snd farmers’ market
Your Park After Dark (NORTH)
July 8, 2023
Rentschler Forest MetroPark (Reigart Rd area), 5701 Reigart Rd., Hamilton, Ohio
Night hike, star gazing
Beyond Market Tasting Tour (CENTRAL)
July 9 and 30, 2023
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
3-hour experience with beer and wine tastings, appetizers and a dessert
Family Fun on the Hill (NORTH)
July 9, 2023 (+Aug 12, Sept 9, Oct 1)
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum at 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Rd., Hamilton, Ohio
Kids’ activities; bring chairs and blankets
Kite Flying at VOA Museum (NORTH)
July 9, 2023 (+Aug 13, Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12)
National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting at 8070 Tylersville Rd., West Chester, Ohio
Music City on Main
July 9, 2023
Main Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Second Sunday Summer Concerts (WEST)
July 9, 2023 (+Aug 13)
Arlington Cemetery at 2145 Compton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231 (Mt. Healthy)
Bring lawn chairs or blankets
Blue Ash Nature Park Concerts (EAST)
July 11, 18 and 25, 2023 (+Aug 1, 8 and 15)
Blue Ash Nature Park at 4433 Cooper Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio
Outdoor concerts to enjoy from 7pm–9pm
Party in the Park (WEST)
July 11, 2023
Central Park at 1201 W. Kemper Road, Forest Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
Music; bring chairs or blankets
Tuesday Summer Family Nights (WEST)
July 11, 18 and 25 2023 (+Tuesday evenings in Aug)
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Paved roadways are closed for cars
Yappy Hour at Wiggly Park (NORTH)
July 13, 2023 (+Second Thursday through August)
Voice of America MetroPark Wiggly Field at 7850 VOA Park Dr., West Chester, Ohio
6pm–8pm; Music, food trucks and dog vendors
All-American Food Tour in Pendleton (CENTRAL)
July 14 and 29, 2023 (+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
Festival in Sycamore (EAST)
July 14–15, 2023
Bechtold Park at 4312 Sycamore Rd., Sycamore Township, Ohio
Live music and fun
Guinness Cincinnati Celtic Festival (CENTRAL)
July 14–16, 2023
The Banks at E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Live entertainment, food and more
Movies in the Park – Colerain Township (WEST)
July 14 and 28, 2023 (+Aug 11, 25)
Amphitheater at Colerain Park, 4725 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Activities begin at 8:30pm, movie at dusk
Sandwich and Suds Tours (CENTRAL)
July 14, 21, 28; Aug 4, 11, 18)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Sandwich samples, local beer on this 3-hour tour
St. Cecilia Parish Festival (EAST)
July 14–16, 2023
3105 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Live music, flea market, bid ‘n buy and fun
St. Thomas More Festival (EAST)
July 14–16, 2023
800 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio (Withamsville)
The Summit Cinema (EAST)
July 14 and 28, 2023
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale-Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio
Watch a movie on a giant screen from the great lawn! Movies start at dusk
Breakfast with the Animals (CENTRAL)
July 15 and 20, 2023 (+ Aug 3/18)
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!
Cincy Blues Fest (NORTH)
July 15, 2023
Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Music all day long!
Escape the Village (EAST)
July 15, 2023 (+Aug 19, Sep 16)
Heritage Village Museum at 11450 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, (Cincinnati) Ohio
Escape-room challenge from one of two escape rooms; reservations required
Hyde Park Food and Drink Tour (EAST)
July 15, 2023
The Echo at 3510 Edwards Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Start at The Echo and then discover more dining on the square
Let’s Go Fishing (NORTH)
July 15, 2023
Elk Creek MetroPark (Meadow Ridge Area Shelter) at 5101 Circle Parkway, Middletown, Ohio
Kids learn to fish
Let’s Go Hiking Summertime Flora (NORTH)
July 15, 2023
Harbin Park at 1300 Hunter Rd., Fairfield, Ohio
Off Pike Market (EAST)
July 15, 2023 (+Aug 19, Sep 16, Oct 21)
Mills Avenue at Victory Park, Norwood, Ohio
9am–1pm
Local produce and music, food trucks and more; Facebook
Summer Bier Gartens
July 15, 2023
Germania Society at 3529 W. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Music and beer
Summer Fair and Craft Show (WEST)
July 15, 2023
Vinkolet Winery at 11069 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45252
Live music and craft vendors
Loveland Concerts in the Park (EAST)
July 16, 2023 (+ Aug 13/27)
Nisbet Park and Amphitheater at 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio
Bring your chairs and blankets for this free concert. 6pm–8pm
Harrison Summer Concert Series (WEST)
July 18, 2023
Harrison Community Center at 300 George Street, Harrison, Ohio
Enjoy live music
Shakespeare in the Park (EAST)
July 18, 2023
Dawson Road at Madeira Millennium Fountain, Madeira, Ohio
Comedy of Errors
Findlay Market Mini Tour (CENTRAL)
July 19, 2023 (+Aug 16, Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 1)
1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
One-hour walking tour of the market; tips and stories
Cincinnati Music Festival (CENTRAL)
July 20–22, 2023
Andrew J. Brady Center, Cincinnati, Ohio (July 20)
Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio (July 21–22)
Al Green and Snoop Dogg are headlining!
Family Food Truck Night
July 20, 2023
Forest Park (Cincinnati), Ohio
Enjoy music along with food truck fare
St. Dominic Delhi (WEST)
July 20–22, 2023
4551 Delhi Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio
Twilight Tour (WEST)
July 20, 2023
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Bring a flashlight
Immaculate Heart of Mary Festival (EAST)
July 21–22, 2023
7820 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Music, rides and food; Hispanic food experience
Cincy Soul Fest 2023 (CENTRAL)
July 21–23, 2023
Fountain Square at 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Music and food celebrating African American culture
Family Movie Night (WEST)
July 21 2023
Kuliga Park at 6717 Bridgetown Rd., Green Township, Ohio
Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival (NORTH)
July 21–22, 2023
Smith Park at 591 Tytus Ave., Middletown, Ohio
St. James the Greater Family Festival (WEST)
July 21–23, 2023
3565 Hubble Rd., White Oak, Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
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3rd Friday on Mulberry St. Concert Series (NORTH)
July 21, 2023 (+Aug 18, Sep 15)
Mulberry Plaza, E. Mulberry St., Lebanon, Ohio
The City Flea (CENTRAL)
July 22, 2023 (+Aug 12, Sept 16, Oct 14 and Dec TBD)
Washington Park in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
See what treasures you can find from 100+ vendors! Food trucks, too
Kayak with a Naturalist (NORTH)
July 22, 2023
GRMT Trenton Trailhead at 50 Oxford State Rd., Middletown, Ohio
Bring your kayak and float down the river
Waynesville Car Show (NORTH)
July 22, 2023
Downtown Waynesville, Ohio
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Wyoming LIVE on the Green Concerts (WEST)
July 22, 2023 (+Aug 6 and Sep 3)
Village Green, Wyoming, Ohio
Bring your lawn chair; concert begins at 7pm
Madame Butterfly (CENTRAL)
July 22–29, 2023
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Opera
Walnut Hills Food and Drink Tour (EAST)
July 22, 2023
Various Walnut Hills businesses
Sample food and drink from local restaurants and bars
Butler County Fair (NORTH)
July 23–29, 2023
Butler Co. Fairgrounds at 1715 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton, Ohio
Rides, games, livestock, food!
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (WEST)
July 25–30, 2023
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater at 801 Matson Pl., Cincinnati, Ohio
Clinton County Fair (NORTH)
July 25–30, 2023
958 W. Main Street, Wilmington, Ohio
Fair fun and food!
Bricks & Beer (CENTRAL)
July 28, 2023 (+Aug 11, Sep 6)
Cincinnati Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Learn about the history of Music Hall
Holy Trinity Festival (EAST)
July 28–30, 2023
2420 Drex Ave., Norwood, Ohio
Our Lady of Lourdes Festival (WEST)
July 28–29, 2023
2832 Rosebud Dr., Westwood, Cincinnati, Ohio
St. Ann Annual Festival (NORTH)
July 28–29, 2023
3064 Pleasant Ave., Hamilton, Ohio
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St. Bartholomew Festival (WEST)
July 28–30, 2023
9375 Winton Rd., Springfield Township, Cincinnati, Ohio
St. John the Baptist Festival (WEST)
July 28–30, 2023
5361 Dry Ridge Rd., Colerain Township, Cincinnati, Ohio
St. Margaret of York Fest (EAST)
July 28-30, 2023
9483 Columbia Rd., Loveland, Ohio
Shakespeare in the Park (NORTH)
July 29, 2023
Keehner Park at 7411 Barret Rd., West Chester Twp., Ohio
St. James Mediterranean Food Fest
July 29–30, 2023 (need to confirm)
6577 Branch Hill Miamiville Rd., Loveland, Ohio
Food and entertainment
Summer Sips Festival (EAST)
July 29, 2023
Ault Park at 5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio
Liquor, music and fun!
Thunderfest Cruise In (NORTH)
July 29, 2023
Downtown Middletown, Ohio
July Events in Northern Kentucky
The Art of Fashion
Through August 20, 2023
Behringer-Crawford Museum at 1600 Montague Rd., Covington, Kentucky
One-of-a-kind illustrations advertising clothing from 1945–1965 of local stores
Live on the Levee
Through October 2023 (Friday evenings)
Newport on the Levee at One Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
7pm–9pm
Sisters of Notre Dame 4th of July Festival
July 1–4, 2023
1601 Dixie Highway, Covington, Kentucky
Ft. Mitchell Independence Day Parade
July 4, 2023
Orphanage Road to Dixie Highway to Beechwood Road, Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky
12:30pm
Independence Celebration in Ft. Thomas
July 4, 2023
Firecrackers 5k at 8am; Parade at 10:30am; Concert, food trucks and activities at 6pm;
Fireworks at 10pm
July 4th Extravaganza
July 4, 2023
Edgewood, Kentucky
7:30am – 5K Race
9:30am – Parade
7pm – Concert at Freedom Park
10pm- Fireworks at Freedom Park
Music@BCM
July 6,13, 20 and 27, 2023 (+Aug 3, 10,17, 24)
Behringer-Crawford Museum at Devou Park at 1600 Montague Rd., Covington, Kentucky
Concerts to enjoy. Food trucks; Bring lawn chairs; $7
Second Saturday Concerts – Bellevue
July 8, 2023 (+Aug 12, Sept 9)
Bellevue Beach Park at 643 Frank Benke Way, Bellevue, Kentucky
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Boogie Nights
July 9, 2023 at 7:30pm
Amphitheatre at 130 N. Ft. Thomas Ave,, Ft. Thomas, Kentucky
Nightlight Movies
July 13 and 27, 2023 (+Aug 17; Sep 7, 21; Oct 5, 6)
Covington Plaza at 1 Madison Ave., Covington, Kentucky
Outdoor movie at dusk; food trucks; bring blankets
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Roebling Bridge Tour
July 13 and 27, 2023 (through September 21)
Molly Malone’s at 112 E. 4th St., Covington, Kentucky
Tour Covington from the Roebling Bridge, past historic mansions to a variety of restaurants.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Summerfest
July 14–16, 2023
5876 Veterans Way, Burlington, Kentucky
St. Pius X Summer Festival
July 14–16, 2023
348 Dudley Rd., Edgewood, Kentucky
Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill
July 15 – August 20, 2023
The Carnegie at 144 Madison Ave., Covington, Kentucky
Burlington Antique Show
July 16 2023 (+ Aug 20, Sep 17 & Oct 15)
Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idlewood Rd., Burlington, Kentucky
Find a treasure!
Jinkx Monsoon: Everything at Stake
July 18, 2023
MegaCorp Pavilion at 101 W. 4th St., Newport, Kentucky
Concert
All-American Cookout
July 20, 2023
Purple People Bridge
One Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
Lip Sync Battle & Movie Night
July 20, 2023 7:30pm
Tower Park at 130 N. Ft Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, Kentucky
Movie at dusk
Bacon Bourbon and Brew Festival
July 21–23, 2023
Festival Park, Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky
Holy Cross Festival
July 21–22, 2023
3612 Church St., Latonia, Kentucky
Glier’s Goettafest
July 27–30, 2023 (+August 3–6)
Festival Park, Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky
Everything’s goetta
Pop-Up Party
July 28, 2023
Highland Plaza, Ft. Thomas, Kentucky
5pm
Guys and Dolls
July 29 – August 18, 2023
The Carnegie at 144 Madison Ave., Covington, Kentucky
July Events in Dayton and Springfield, Ohio
Independence Day Family Fun Weekend at Young’s Dairy
Through July 9, 2023
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Through August 6, 2023
LaComedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio
A beloved fairytale
Levitt Pavilion Dayton/Eichelberger Free Concert Series
Through September 16, 2023 (various dates)
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Springboro Concerts in the Park
July 1, 7, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 25 and 28, 2023
North Park at 195, Tamarack Trail, Springboro, Ohio 45066
Bring lawn chairs
Star Spangled Heights Parade
July 1, 2023 (10am–12pm)
Starts at Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, Ohio
Celebration continues at Thomas A. Cloud Park from 12pm–10:30pm; fireworks
Beavercreek Summer Concert Series
July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2023
Dominick Lofino Park amphitheater, 640 Grange Hall Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio 45430
Free Sunday evening concerts
Centervillle Summer Concert Series
July 2, 3, 9, 16, 23, 28 and 30, 2023 (+Aug 6, 13, 20, 27)
Stubbs Park at 255 W. Spring Valley Rd., Centerville, Ohio
Free concerts at 7pm at the amphitheater
Carillon Park Concert Band Performance
July 2, 2023
Deeds Carillon Plaza at 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Deeds Carillon Concerts
July 2, 16, 23 and 30, 2023 (+dates through December)
1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Listen to the 51 bells!
Paris Flea Market
July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2023 (+Sundays through October)
Dixie Drive-In Theater at 6201 N. Dixie, Dayton, Ohio
Buy, sell and trade!
2nd Street Market
July 2, 2023 (+July 7–9, 14–16, 21–23, 28–30)
600 E 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Local growers, bankers, artisans and more
St. Joseph Family Patriotic Festival
July 3–4, 2023
Auglaize County Fairgrounds at 1001 Fairview Dr., Wapakoneta, Ohio
Fireworks!
Beavercreek 4th of July
July 4, 2023
Rotary Park at 2660 Dayton Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio
Parade at 6pm
Rotary Park: activities, food trucks. entertainment ant fireworks at 10pm
Engelwood Fireworks Celebration
July 4, 2023
Centennial Park at 321 Union Blvd., Englewood, Ohio
7pm: Concert 10pm: Fireworks
Fairborn July 4th Festival and Fireworks
July 4, 2023
7/4: 10am – Parade from Broad St to Main St (downtown Fairborn)
7/3 and 7/4: 4pm – Festival at Community Park at 691 E. Dayton Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn, Ohio
7/4: 10pm – Fireworks at Community Park
Hunger Days Food Truck Rallies
July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2023 (+Thursdays through October)
Hobson Freedom Park at 2910 Trebein Rd., Fairborn, Ohio
Killer Queen – A Tribute to Queen
July 6, 2023
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, Ohio
RiverScape MetroPark Summer Music Series
July 6, 13 and 20, 2023 (+Aug 4, 10,17, 24)
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concerts
Art Hops at Front Street
July 7 and 16, 2023
1001 E. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Live music, art demos, food trucks and art exhibitions
Centerville Uptown Music Series
July 7 and 21, 2023 (+Aug 4, 18; Sep 1,15, 29)
Main and Franklin Streets, Centerville, Ohio
Live music concerts
First Friday Nonprofit Game Night
July 7, 2023
Troy Public Square at Troy, Ohio
Lt. Dan’s New Legs Concert
July 7, 2023
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, Ohio
George Thorogood & The Destroyers concert
July 7, 2023
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, Ohio
Xenia Food Truck Rallies
July 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2023 (+Fridays August–September 8)
Xenia Station at 150 S. Miami Ave., Xenia, Ohio
4pm–8pm
GCP&T Night Rides
July 8 and 22, 2023 (+Aug 5/19, Sep 2/16)
Various Green County Parks and Trails
Movies in the Park in Trenton
July 8, 2023 (+Aug 12, Sep 9)
Trenton Community Park at 440 Dell Drive, Trenton, Ohio
Bring a blanket!
Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
July 8 and 22, 2023 (+Aug 12/26, Sep 2/17, Oct 21)
Carillon Historical Park Museum at 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio
1pm–4pm
Star City Concert Series
July 9 and 23, 2023 (+Aug 6, 20)
Veteran’s Memorial Park at 426 E. Central Ave., Miamisburg, Ohio
Food trucks, traveling playground
Food Truck Wednesdays
July 12, 10 and 26, 2023 (+Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)
Vandalia Recreation Center at 1111 Stonequarry Rd., Vandalia, Ohio 45414
Englewood Market
July 13, 2023 (+Aug 10, Sep 14, Oct 12)
Wagoner Power Equipment at 520 W. National Rd., Dayton, Ohio
Vendors, food and fun
Mary Help of Christians Fairborn
July 14–16, 2023
954 N. Maple Ave., Fairborn, Ohio
Party in the Park
July 14, 2023 (+Aug 11)
Stubbs Park at W. Spring Valley Rd., Centerville, Ohio
Bring lawn chairs and blankets
The Heights Summer Music Series
July 15 and 29, 2023 (+Aug 5, 12, 26; Sep 23)
Eichelberger Amphitheater at 8625 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Enjoy the music
Live Outdoor Music at The Greene
July 15 and 29, 2023 (+Aug 5, 26; Sep 23)
The Greene at 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio 45440
Bring a lawn chair!
Open House at Patterson Homestead
July 15, 2023 (+Sep 9, Oct 7, Nov 11)
1815 Brown Street, Dayton, Ohio
Learn about the Patterson family
3rd Sunday at Front Street
July 16, 2023 (+Aug 20, Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19 & Dec 17)
1001 East 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Art galleries, market, food trucks and music
Nelly
July 20, 2023
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, Ohio
Huber Heights Community Movie Night
July 21, 2023 (+Aug 18, Sep 15)
Eichelberger Amphitheatre at 8625 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights 45424
Plein Air Artist Event
July 22, 2023
Troy Public Square at Troy, Ohio
We the Kingdom concert
July 24, 2023
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, Ohio
July Events in Southeast Indiana
Liberty 4th of July Festival
Through July 2, 2023
Liberty, Indiana
Live music, parade, contests, games
Madison Regatta
Through July 2, 2023
Riverfront, Madison, Indiana
Watch fast boats race on the Ohio River; food, music and more
Fireworks in Madison, Indiana
July 1, 2023
Riverfront, Madison, Indiana
Fireworks begin at dusk
Madison Firecracker 10K
July 1, 2023
Madison Consolidated High School at 743 Cllifty Dr., Madison, Indiana
Tri-State Antique Market
July 2, 2023 (+First Sunday through October)
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds at US 50, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Music on the River
July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2023 (Thursdays through August 24)
Civic Park at 111 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Ron Jones Jazz Quartet – After Hours Concert
July 8, 2023
Pergala, Batesville, Indiana
Movies in the Park
July 11, 18 and 25, 2023
Civic Park at 111 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Music in the Park
July 14, 2023
Bicentennial Park at 106 W. Vaughn Dr., Madison, Indiana
6–pm; Bring a lawn chair
Architectural Walking Tour
July 15, 2023
Broadway Fountain, Madison, Indiana
Learn about the landmark district
St. John Festival
July 15–16, 2023
25743 Indiana 1, Guilford, Indiana
Music, beer garden, games
Whiskey City Challenge Bike Race
July 15, 2023
Downtown Lawrenceburg, Indiana
St. Martin Festival
July 22–23, 2023
8044 Yorkridge Rd., Guilford, Indiana
Madison Ribberfest’s Porker Poke Pub Crawl
July 29, 2023
Madison Visitor’s Center at 601 W. First Street, Madison, Indiana
5 local stops to enjoy music
Updated: June 15, 2023
