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 do. Events are in order by region and then by date.
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July Events in Cincinnati
Gothica Botanica Butterfly Show (CENTRAL)
Through August 10, 2025
Krohn Conservatory
Wander and see delicate butterflies dance and fly
Cycle Thru! The Art of the Bike (EAST)
Through August 24, 2025
Cincinnati Art Museum at 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Oho 45202
Spanning the 1860s to today, over 20 bicycles from The Bicycle Museum of America are on display
Barbie: A Cultural Icon (WEST)
Through September 1, 2025
Cincinnati Museum Center at 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203
150+ vintage dolls on display
Food to Table: Food and Identity in the Age of Impressionism (CENTRAL)
Through September 15, 2025
Cincinnati Art Museum at 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Explores the intersections of art, gastronomy, and national identity in fin-de-siècle France
Blue Ash Nature Park Concerts (EAST)
July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2025 (+Tuesdays through August 12)
Blue Ash Nature Park at 4337 Cooper Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
Outdoor concerts to enjoy from 7pm–9pm; Bring a chair or blanket
Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour (CENTRAL)
July 1–31, 2025 various dates (+dates through December 30)
Outside Planet Fitness at 145 Second St. East, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Downtown, Findlay Market and 6 food stops
Cinema (CENTRAL)
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 (+Tuesdays through September 23, 2025)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Bring a lawn chair! 9pm–11pm
Over-the-Rhine Craft and Artisans Market (CENTRAL)
July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2025 (Tuesdays through October 28, 2025)
Ziegler Park at 1322 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Artisan and farmers market
Summer Family Night (WEST)
July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2025 (+Aug 5, 12, 19 & 26 )
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45232
Roads closed to motorized traffic; Segway rentals available
Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Concert (EAST)
July 3, 2025
Montgomery Park at 10101 Montgomery Rd., Montgomery, Ohio 45242
7:15pm
Concerts on the Commons (WEST)
July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2025 (+Wednesdays – August 26, 2025)
Greenhills Commons at 24 Farragut Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45218
7pm
Fountain Blues (CENTRAL)
July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2025 (+Weds through August 27)
Fountain Square at 5th and Vine St., downtown Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
5pm–8pm; Specials at the Fountain Bar
Public Tram Tour at Spring Grove (WEST)
July 2, 20, and 27, 2025 (+dates through October 26, 2025)
4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45232
Enjoying touring the cemetery
Wednesdays in the Woods (CENTRAL)
July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2025 (+August 6)
Burnet Woods at 3251 Brookline Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Outdoor concerts; food trucks; art making for kids
Cincinnati Booze and Boos Tour (CENTRAL)
July 3–31, 2025 (various dates)
Queen City Radio at 222 W. 12th St. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Learn about Over-the-Rhine’s haunted spots
Colerain – 4th of July Spectacular (WEST)
July 3, 2025
Colerain Park: 4725 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
7pm: food trucks and entertainment; fireworks at 10p
Fairfield – Red White KaBoom (NORTH)
July 3, 2025
Harbin Park at 1300 Hunter Road, Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Festival: at Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Dr at 5pm; fireworks at 10pm
Films at the Factory (EAST)
July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2025 (Thursday through September 4)
Factory 52 at 3490 Beech St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
7pm–10pm; Bring blankets and chairs; Food and drinks available
Green Township Concert in the Park (WEST)
July 3, 2025
Green Township Kuliga Park at 6717 Bridgetown Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45248
6pm–11pm
Lebanon – Light Up Lebanon (NORTH)
July 3, 2025
6pm–10pmWarren County Fairgrounds, right across from Colonial Park West, Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Petting zoo, balloon animals, games and bounce houses, and live music; fireworks at 10pm
Live After Five (NORTH)
July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2025
Liberty Center at 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Twp., Ohio
Free concerts begin at 6pm; DORA drinking
Madeira 4th of July Fireworks (EAST)
July 3, 2025
Friendly Fourth Fireworks – 5pm–10pm
Mason – Red, Rhythm and Boom (NORTH)
July 3, 2025
6000 Mason-Montgomery Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040
4pm – Carnival and kids’ activities; food trucks
6pm – Stage entertainment
10pm – Fireworks
Milford – Sparks in the Park (EAST)
July 3, 2025
10pm fireworks at Riverside Ballfield at 425 Victor Stier Dr., Milford, Ohio 45150
Festival and fireworks 7pm–10pm
Mt. Auburn – Inwood Park 4th of July (CENTRAL)
July 3, 2025
2308 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Games, picnics, Kona Ice, and fireworks to end the night! 7pm–10pm
Mt. Healthy Summer Concerts in the Park (WEST)
July 3, 11, 18 and 25, 2025 (+August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29)
Mt. Healthy City Park, 1541 Hill Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Mt. Healthy – Fireworks at City Park (WEST)
July 3, 2025
1541 Hill Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Music and ice cream at 5pm and fireworks at dusk (9pm)
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New Richmond – Freedom Fest (EAST)
July 3–5, 2025
Front Street, New Richmond, Ohio 45157
1–8pm – vendors, music; fireworks on 4/6 at 10pm
Northside Rock and Roll Carnival (WEST)
July 3–5, 2025
Parade (7/4 at 11am) and Rock-n-Roll Carnival at Hoffner Park at 4101 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45223
No mention of fireworks
Oxford Freedom Festival (NORTH)
July 3, 2025
Oxford Community Park at 6801 Fairfield Rd., Oxford, Ohio 45056
5pm–10pm; Games, music vendors and more; 10pm fireworks
Rockin’ the Roebling (CENTRAL)
July 3, 10, 17, 24,and 31, 2025 (+Thursdays through August 28)
Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn; Mehring Way and Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Enjoy the music
Roots Revival (CENTRAL)
July 3, 10, 17, 14 and 31, 2025 (+Thursdays through August 28)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Bluegrass concerts; 7pm–9pm
Salsa on the Square (CENTRAL)
July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2025 (+Thursdays through August 28)
Fountain Square, Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm–10pm; local and regional Latin bands
Smale Family Fun (CENTRAL)
July 3, 2025 (+August 7)
Smale Riverfront Park, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Bounce houses, puppet shows, petting zoos, music and free ice cream; 10am–1pm
Thiftin Thursdays (EAST)
July 3, 2025 (first Thursday of the month)
Downtown Loveland, Ohio
Curated vendors selling their goods! 4pm–8pm
Uptown Music Concert Series in Oxford, Ohio (NORTH)
July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2025 (+Thursdays – August 14)
Oxford Memorial Park at 2 E. High St., Oxford, Ohio
7pm; free concerts
First Friday Weekend in Middletown (NORTH)
July 4 and 5, 2025 (+Aug 1/2, Sept 5/6, Oct 3/4, Nov7/8, Dec 5/6)
Pendleton Arts Center at 1105 Central Ave., Middletown, Ohio 45042
Meet artists and enjoy food, music, art, friends, and fun
Blue Ash – MadTree Red, White and Blue Ash (EAST)
July 4, 2025
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
Starts at 4pm; fireworks, games, food; concert
Crosby Township – Stricker’s Grove 4th of July Celebration (WEST)
July 4, 2025
11490 Hamilton Cleves Rd., Crosby Township, Ohio 45030
Rides, music and more! Fireworks at dusk
Evendale – Conquer the Hill (EAST)
July 4, 2025
Evendale Recreation, 10500 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
10K Race/4.5 Mile Walk/10k Steps Challenge
Friday Night Flow (CENTRAL)
July 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2025 (through August 29, 2025 (Fridays)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
R&B music concerts; 6pm–10pm
Hamilton – 4th of July Parade (NORTH)
July 4, 2025
1715 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton, Ohio
Parade begins at 10am
Hamilton’s July 4th Celebration (NORTH)
July 4, 2025
8:30pm concert at RiversEdge in Marcum Park at 116 Dayton St., Hamilton, Ohio 45011
10pm fireworks viewed from the river bike trail
Harrison 4th of July Celebration (WEST)
July 4, 2025
300 George Street at Harrison Community Center in Harrison, Ohio 45030
Celebration starts at 3pm with a parade. Fireworks at dusk
Indian Hill 4th of July Fireworks (EAST)
July 4, 2025 – Fireworks at 9:45pm
Stephan Field at Corner of Kugler Milll Rd and Given Rd., Indian Hill, Ohio 45243
Parade at 10am followed by food, fun and music at Stephan Field
Liberty Township – 4th of July Parade (NORTH)
July 4, 2025
Parade starts at 9am at Lakota East High School at 8840 Lakota Lane, Liberty Township 45069
(no mention of fireworks)
Loveland – Independence Day Celebration (EAST)
July 4, 2025
4pm–10 pm Food trucks
2pm parade begins at Loveland Elementary School at 600 Loveland Madeira Rd., Loveland, Ohio 45140
8pm concert at Nisbet Park at126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio 45140
10pm fireworks shot from Kiwanis Park; best views from downtown Loveland
Maineville/Hamilton Twp – Freedom Parade and Festival (NORTH)
July 4, 2025
Testerman Park at 8373 Maineville Rd., Maineville, (Hamilton Township), Ohio 45039
Parade, live music, games and food trucks
No fireworks
Mason – Kings Island Star-Spangled Nights (NORTH)
July 4–5, 2025
Kings Island at 6300 Kings Island Dr., Mason, Ohio 45040
10pm display against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower
Experience a breathtaking fireworks display synchronized to patriotic music, creating an unforgettable show
Middletown Independence Day Celebration (NORTH)
July 4, 2025
Parade starts at Smith Park at 500 Tytus Ave., Middletown, Ohio 45042
Monroe – Light Up the Sky (NORTH)
July 4, 2025
Parade at 12pm starts at Kroger Monroe at 3033 Heritage Green Dr., Monroe, Ohio 45050
Fireworks launched from the top of Mound Cemetery, 166 Stewart Way, Monroe, OH 45050
View the Rozzi fireworks as they light up the sky!
Montgomery Independence Day (EAST)
July 4, 2025 – 10am parade and 11am–2pm-festival
Montgomery Park at 10101 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
New Richmond – Freedom Fest (EAST)
July 4–5, 2025
Front Street, New Richmond, Ohio 45157
1–8pm – vendors, music; fireworks on 4/6 at 10pm
Northside – Northside Rock and Roll Carnival (WEST)
July 3–5, 2025
Parade and Rock-n-Roll Carnival at Hoffner Park at 4101 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45223
No mention of fireworks
Norwood – Norwood Hometown Fireworks (EAST)
July 4, 2025
Shea Stadium at 2603 Harris Ave., Norwood, Ohio 45212
Parade at 10am; Fireworks at 9:45pm
Over-the-Rhine 4th of July Celebration (CENTRAL)
July 4, 2025
Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm–10pm; games and activtieis; fireworks at dusk
Red, White & Boom (EAST)
July 4, 2025
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
Patriotic favorites and fireworks after the concert
Ross Twp – Stricker’s Grove 4th of July Celebration (NORTH)
July 4, 2025
11490 Hamilton Cleves Rd., Crosby Township, Ohio 45030
Rides, music and more! Fireworks at dusk
Sayler Park Fourth of July Parade (WEST)
July 4, 2025 (TBD)
6600 Gracely Dr. Cincinnati, Ohio 45233
Decorated bikes ride in the parade!
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Sharonville – 4th on the Loop (EAST)
July 4, 2025
Creek Road between Main St. and Reading Rd., Sharonville 45241
12pm Parade, games, food; no fireworks mentioned
The Park Pour Friday Concerts (EAST)
July 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2025 (+Fridays through August 15)
Towne Square, Towne Square Ave., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
8pm–10pm; bring a chair/blanket
Waynesville (NORTH)
July 4, 2025
Waynesville Bicentennial Park at 837 Dayton Rd., Waynesville, Ohio 45068
12pm parade; 7pm festival; 10pm fireworks
West Chester – All American Bash (NORTH)
July 4–5, 2025
National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting
Crosley Boulevard, West Chester Township, Ohio 45069
Festival and fireworks on 7/5 at 10pm
Wyoming – 4th of July Parade and Party in the Park (CENTRAL)
July 4, 2025
Oak Park at 878 Oak Ave., Wyoming, Ohio 45215
10am – Parade; 6:30pm – Festival; 9:45pm – Fireworks
Sounds of Summer Concert Series (NORTH)
July 4, 11, 18 and July 25, 2025 (Thursdays)
Liberty Center at The Square at 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, Ohio
6–9pm; free concerts
All American Birthday Bash (CENTRAL)
July 5, 2025
Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Showcase of American cars; live music
Cincinnati Red White and Brew Bar Crawl (CENTRAL)
July 5, 2025
BrewDog Cincinnati at 316 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
5pm–11pm; drink specials while touring various venues
Clinton County Fair (NORTH)
July 5–12 2025
Clinton County Fairgrounds at 958 W. Main St., Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Food, entertainment, racing, tractor pull race, animals, rides
Ethnic Eats in Over-the-Rhine Food Tour (CENTRAL)
July 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2025 (+dates through December 27)
Washington Park at 1309 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Weekly on Saturdays; Explore new cultural dishes
Fifth and Vine Live! (CENTRAL)
July 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2025 (+ dates through August 30, 2025–Saturdays)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Concert time! 7pm–10pm
Findlay Market Tour (CENTRAL)
July 5, 17, and 26, 2025 (+dates through Dec 20)
1801 Race St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Discover hidden gems at the market; samples from 5 merchants
Glendale Summer Concerts (WEST)
July 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2025 (Saturdays)
Peter J. Gruber Pavilion at 205 E. Sharon Rd., Glendale, Ohio 45246
6pm; bring your own picnic or enjoy the concessions
Music at the Esplanade (CENTRAL)
July 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2025 (+August 9, 16, 23 and 30 – Saturdays)
Smale Riverfront Park at 166 W Mehring Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
5pm–7pm
Open Cockpit Days (EAST)
July 5, 2025 (+Aug 2)
Tri-State Warbird Museum at 4021 Borman Dr., Batavia, Ohio 45103
Get up close and personal with airplanes
Original Findlay Market Tour (CENTRAL)
July 5, 6, 13, 20 and 26, 2025 (+weekly tours )
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
90-minute tour includes meeting merchants. and samples from 5 shops
OTR Performs (CENTRAL)
July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2025 (+Sundays through August 31)
Washington Park, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Jazz concerts (and other performances such as dance)
Over-the-Rhine Cocktail Tour (CENTRAL)
July 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2025 (Saturdays through December)
Washington Park at 1390 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Enjoy sipping cocktails at OTR establishments
Rock & Roll Playhouse (CENTRAL)
July 5, 2025 (+Aug 2)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Unforgettable concert experiences to Fountain Square, where kids can dance, play and sing along to classic rock hits
Jazz at the Park (CENTRAL)
July 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2025 (+Mondays through October 27)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm concerts with regional jazz acts
Burger Town (WEST)
July 9–August 3, 2025
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater at 801 Matson Pl., Cincinnati, Ohio 45204
Delicious musical comedy set in the Windy City
Community Nights at Findlay Market (CENTRAL)
July 9 and 23, 2025 (+Aug 13/27; Sep 10/24, Oct 8/22)
1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Connect with the neighborhood
Anderson Concerts in the Park (EAST)
July 10 and 17, 2025
Beech Acres Amphitheater at 6915 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
7pm
Cincinnati Opera Studio Sessions (CENTRAL)
July 10 and 17, 2025
Music Hall at 1243 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cincinnati Opera artists take to the cabaret stage in these intimate performances in Music Hall’s Wilks Studio
Concerts in the Park (EAST)
July 10 and 17, 2025
Beech Acres Park at 6910 Salem Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
Bring a blanket or chair; 7pm–9pm
Great American Ball Park Stadium (CENTRAL)
July 10 and 26, 2025
100 Joe Nuxhall Wy, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Old Dominion – July 10, 2025
Landsharks – July 26, 2025
Groovin’ on the Green (NORTH)
July 10, 17, and 24, 2025 (+Aug 7; Sept 4)
Village Green Park at 310 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Music, food trucks; Thursday concerts begin at 7pm
Love Our Land: Buck Moon and Firefly Walk (EAST)
July 10, 2025
The Grailville: 931 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland, Ohio 45140
5pm–9pm; firefly walk, campfire; music by Kyle Hackett
Summer Concerts (WEST)
July 10, 2025
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
July: The Remains; 7pm–9pm
Summit Cinema (EAST)
July 10 & 24, 2025
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
9pm–11pm; bring chairs and blankets
Artists on Tap Music Series (WEST)
July 11 & 25, 2025
Springfield Community Arts Center (rear side of building) at 9158 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231 (7pm–10pm)
Drink ‘N Dash Beer Mile (EAST)
July 11, 2025
Fifty West Brewing Company at 7605 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227
A not-so-ordinary race that combines four laps with four beers and a whole lot of fun. Before each lap, you’ll down a brew then hit the course — pace yourself, because the finish line leads straight to the Beer Garden, where burgers, fries and a DJ keep the party going
Friday Night Flow (CENTRAL)
July 11, 18 and 25, 2025 (+dates through August 29, 2025 – Fridays)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
R&B music concerts 6pm–10pm
Gettin’ To The Pointe Concert Series (CENTRAL)
July 11 and July 25, 2025
Schott Amphitheater, Sawyer Point, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm–10pm
Price Hill Block Party
July 11, 2025
Dunham Recreation Center at 4356 Dunham Ln., Cincinnati, Ohio 45238
Spend the day enjoying live music, hands-on art stations; free food options from local vendors and food trucks, plus classic favorites like popcorn and cotton candy
JulyFest (EAST)
July 11–13, 2025
St. Thomas More at 800 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio
Rides, music, games. raffles and casino
Music in Mason (NORTH)
July 11, 18 and 25, 2025
Mason’s downtown plaza, Mason, Ohio
6pm; food trucks, beverages; kids’ activities
The Park Pour Fridays Concerts (EAST)
July 11, 18, and 25, 2025 (+August 1, 8, 15)
Blue Ash Square at 9520 Town Square Ave., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
8pm–10pm free concerts; DORA; bring a lawn chair
ArtisanFest513 Small Business Flea (CENTRAL)
July 12 and 26, 2025 (+Aug 9/23; Sept 13/27; Oct 18/31; Nov 8/29; Dec 13/14)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A gathering of local artisans and small businesses
Cincy Blues Fest (NORTH)
July 12–13, 2025
Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Music along with food and drinks; bring a lawn chair
Concerts in the Park – Loveland (EAST)
July 12, 2025
Nisbet Park Amphitheater at 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio 45140
Bring a blanket or chair; 7pm–9pm
Keehner Park Concert Series (NORTH)
July 12, 19 and 26, 2025 (+select Saturdays through September 1)
Keehner Park at 7211 Barret Road, West Chester, Ohio 45069
7pm–9pm, bring chairs/blankets
Party in the Park (EAST)
July 12, 2025
Chamberlin Park at 7777 Blue Ash Rd., Deer Park, Ohio 45236
Concert!
Saturdays in the Park (CENTRAL)
July 12, 2025 (+ August 9)
Inwood Park at 2308 Vine St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219 (Clifton)
Bring your own brunch; 10am–12pm
St. Thomas More Festival (EAST)
July 11–13, 2025
800 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245
Festival fun
The Off Market (EAST)
July 12, 2025 (+Aug 9, Sep 13 and Nov 22)
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
Artisans, brewers, bakers and farmers gather to sell
Party in the Park (EAST)
July 12, 2025
Chamberlin Park at 7777 Blue Ash Rd., Deer Park, Ohio 45236
Art on Vine (CENTRAL)
July 13, 2025 (+Aug 10, Sep TBD, Oct TBD)
Court Street Plaza: E. Court St between Vine and Walnut, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Art and homemade goods
Cin City Reptile Show (WEST)
July 13, 2025 (+Aug 10, Sep 14, Oct 5, Nov 9, Dec 14)
Holiday Inn Cincinnati West at 5800 Muhlhauser Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Snnnnakes!
Cincy Blues Fest (NORTH)
July 12–13, 2025
Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Music all day long!
Hard Rock Casino Concert (CENTRAL)
July 13, 2025
Outside Venue at 1000 Broadway St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Second Sunday Summer Concerts (WEST)
July 13, 2025 (+August 10)
Arlington Cemetery at 2145 Compton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231 (Mt. Healthy)
Bring lawn chairs or blankets, 7pm–9pm
Mondays with Molly (CENTRAL)
July 14, 2025 (+Aug 11, Sept 15)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Molly Wellmann leads an intimate evening of tasting, sipping and learning
Summer Music Festival at Ault Park (EAST)
July 17, 2025 (+August 21, & September 18)
Ault Park at 5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
6pm–10pm; inflatables and games; food and drink
Big River Get Down (NORTH)
July 18–19, 2025
RiversEdge at 116 Dayton St., Hamilton, Ohio 45011
33 performances
3rd Friday on Mulberry St. Concert Series (NORTH)
July 18, and August 15, 2025
Mulberry Plaza, E. Mulberry St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Free concerts 5pm–11pm
Fridays By The Lake (NORTH)
July 18, 2025 (+August 15)
Marsh Lake at 6440 River Rd., Fairfield OH
6pm free concerts; live acoustic music, food and drinks
Festival in Sycamore (EAST)
July 18–19, 2025
Bechtold Park at 4312 Sycamore Rd., Sycamore Township, Ohio
Live music and fun
Immaculate Heart of Mary Festival (EAST)
July 18–19, 2025
7820 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45255
Rides, food, raffles
Norwood Parade (EAST)
July 18, 2025
Montgomery Rd, Norwood, Ohio
7pm parade
Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival (NORTH)
July 18–19, 2025
Smith Park at 591 Tytus Ave., Middletown, Ohio 45042
30 balloons, laser light show, fireworks, skydiving performances, car show and more
The Play That Goes Wrong (CENTRAL)
July 18–August 10, 2025
The Otto M. Budig Theater at 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
The theater is filled with accident-prone actors, a corpse that can’t play dead to save his life, and a knocked-out knock out of a leading lady
Sizzling Summer Series Concerts in Colerain Township (WEST)
July 18 & 25, 2025 (+August 1, 15, & 22; September 5)
Colerain Park at 4725 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
Enjoy the music; 7:00pm
St. Cecilia Festival (EAST)
July 18–20, 2025
3105 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45209
Music, petting zoo, raffle, food, kids zone
St. James Parish Festival (WEST)
July 18–20, 2025
3565 Hubble Rd., Green Township, Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
Festival fun!
3rd Friday on Mulberry St. Concert Series (NORTH)
July 18, 2025 (+August 15)
Mulberry Plaza, E. Mulberry St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Free concert 5pm–11pm
Afrifest Cincy – Taste of Africa (CENTRAL)
July 19, 2025
Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Drumming, dancing, food trucks, vendors
Bastille Day (EAST)
July 19, 2025
Downtown Montgomery (Montgomery and Cooper), Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Music, food
Concerts in the Park – Colerain (WEST)
July 19, 2025 (+August 1,15, & 22, 2025; September 5, 2025)
Colerain Park Amphitheater at 4725 Springdale Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
7pm concert
German Biergarten Experience (WEST)
July 19 and 26, 2025
Germania Park at 3529 W. Kemper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
German food, beer and music
Norwood Park Nights (EAST)
July 21–25, 2025
Norwood, Ohio
Pavilion Series in Evendale (EAST)
July 19 and 26, 2025 (+Aug 16, 23, and 27; Sept 6)
10500 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
7pm concerts; food trucks
Summer Bier Gartens (WEST)
July 19 & 26, 2025
Germania Society at 3529 W. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Music and beer; 5pm–10pm
Summer Pavilion Concerts in Evendale (EAST)
July 19 & 26, 2025 (+August 16, 23, & 27; September 6)
Evendale Pavilion at 10500 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
Free concerts; various start times
Summer Worship Nights (CENTRAL)
July 19, 2025
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Night of worship and connection
The City Flea (CENTRAL)
July 19, 2025 (+Aug 16, Sept 20, Oct 11, Nov TBD)
Apr & Nov: Spring Vintage Market Factory 52 at 4590 Beech St., Norwood, Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
May–Oct: Washington Park at 1230 Elm St,. in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
See what treasures you can find from 100+ vendors! Food trucks, too
The Jazz Series at Moerlain Lager House (CENTRAL)
July 20, 2025 (+August 10)
115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
The Old Green Eyes Quartet will be playing; 4pm–7:30pm
Miami Erie Canal Bicentennial (NORTH)
July 21, 2025
Middletown Historic Society120 North Verity Parkway, Middletown, Ohio, 45042
Groundbreaking of the canal occurred in 1825 right here in Middletown on land of founder Daniel Doty
Delhi Parks Summer Concerts (WEST)
July 23, 2025 (+August 6 and 20; September 3)
Delhi Park Performance Pavilion at 5125 Foley Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45238
Food and drinks available; 7pm
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Cincinnati Music Festival (CENTRAL)
July 24, 25 and 26, 2025
Paycor Stadium at1 Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Earth, Wind and Fire and LL Cool J (Thursday at Brady Music Center)
Live on the Green Concerts (CENTRAL)
July 24 and 26, 2025
Wyoming Village Green at 412 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, OH 45215
Holy Trinity Festival (EAST)
July 25–27, 2025
2420 Drex Ave., Norwood, Ohio 45212
Festival fun
Cincy Soul Fest (CENTRAL)
July 26–27, 2025
Fountain Square at 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Music and food celebrating African American culture
St. Ann Annual Festival (NORTH)
CANCELLED FOR 2025
3064 Pleasant Ave., Hamilton, Ohio 45015
Dive-In Movie (CENTRAL)
July 25, Aug 22, Sept 5)
Ziegler Park at 1322 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Float the night away and enjoy a movie; 7:30pm
St. Bartholomew Festival (WEST)
July 25–27, 2025
9375 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Festival fun
St. Margaret of York Festival (EAST)
July 25–28, 2025
9499 Columbia Rd., Loveland, Ohio 45140
Music, food, games
Westwood Town Hall Live (WEST)
July 26, 2025 (+August 16 & September 12)
Westwood Town Hall Park at 3017 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
7pm–10pm; free concert
Anderson Day (EAST)
July 26, 2025
Beech Acres Park at 6910 Salem Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
Music, games, rides, food, drinks, fireworks
Cincy Soul Fest (CENTRAL)
July 26–27, 2025
Fountain Square at 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Music and food celebrating African American culture
Stampaway Bay: Rubber Stamping Extravaganza (EAST)
July 31–August 2, 2025
Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Rd., Sharonville, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Stamping classes and convention
July Events in Northern Kentucky
Florence 4th of July
July 3, 2025
Florence Government Center at Tanners Lane, Florence, Kentucky 41042
5:45pm band; 7pm live music, food, activities; 10pm fireworks
Live on the Levee
July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2025 (+August 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2025 – Thursdays)
The Plaza, Newport at the Levee at One Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Concerts begin at 7pm
Newport Blast
July 3, 2025
Newport on the Levee, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Carnival style: face painting, music, games and fireworks
Newport Blast Fireworks Cruise
July 3, 2025
BB Riverboats at 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Augusta – 4th of July
July 4, 2025
W. Riverside Dr. and Augusta Boat Dock 41002
Vendors, music; 5pm: Fish fry, bingo; Fireworks at dusk
Covington – Sisters of Notre Dame 4th of July Festival
July 4, 2025
1601 Dixie Highway, Park Hills, Kentucky, 41011
No mention of fireworks
Edgewood 4th of July Extravaganza
July 4, 2025
5K run at 7:30am; Parade at 9:30am
Concert at 7pm in Freedom Park at Freedom Park Dr., Edgewood, Kentucky 41017
Fireworks at dusk at Freedom Park
Bellevue First Friday
July 4, 2025 (+1st Friday of each month)
200–700 Blocks of Fairfield Ave., Bellevue, Kentucky 41073
Each month is a different theme; retail shops stay open later and collaborate with the bars & restaurants
Ft. Mitchell Independence Day Parade
July 4, 2025
Fort Mitchell, Kentucky 41017
Parade at 12:30pm; no mention of fireworks
Fort Thomas 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2025
Tower Park at 900 S. Ft. Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas, Kentucky 41075
Parade at 10:30am; Festival from 6pm–10pm with music, food, activities; Fireworks at 10pm
Maysville
July 4, 2025
Downtown Parade and Fireworks
35 E. 2nd St., Downtown Maysville, Kentucky 41056
Parade at 7pm. Music, food and shopping. Fireworks at dusk.
Sisters of Notre Dame 4th of July Festival
July 4, 2025
1601 Dixie Highway, Park Hills, Kentucky, 41011
No mention of fireworks
Market on Main
July 5, 2025 (+Aug 2, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 1)
8321 E Main St., Alexandria, Kentucky 41011
Main Street businesses and local vendors
Augusta 4th of July
July 4, 2025
W. Riverside Dr. and Augusta Boat Dock 41002
11am parade; Vendors, music; 5pm: Fish fry, bingo; Fireworks at dusk
Ludlow Flea and Craft Fair
July 6, 2025 (1st Sundays Feb–Dec)
Ludlow Theatre at 322 Elm St., Ludlow, Kentucky, 41016
Homemade goods, vintage items and more
Edgewood Summer Concerts
July 8 , 15, 22, & 29, 2025 (+August 5, 12, & 19) (Tuesdays)
Presidents Park at 283 Dudley Rd., Edgewood, Kentucky 41017
7pm–9pm concerts
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
July 12 and 13, 2025; (+August 2, 3, 30 and 31)
Saturday concerts: Devou Park (Amphitheater) at 1201 Park Dr., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Sunday concerts: Fort Thomas Tower Park at 900 S Ft Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, Kentucky 41075
Mainstrasse Village Food and Culture Tour
July 6,13, 20 and 27, 2025 (weekly Saturdays through December)
Cedar at 701 Main Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011
Savor local foods from 5 restaurants
Ludlow Flea and Craft Fair
July 6, 2025 (1st Sundays Feb–Dec)
Ludlow Theatre at 322 Elm St., Ludlow, Kentucky, 41016
Homemade goods, vintage items and more
Edgewood Summer Concerts
July 8,15, 22, & 29, 2025 (August 5, 12, & 19) (Tuesdays)
Presidents Park at 283 Dudley Rd., Edgewood, Kentucky 41017
7pm–9pm concerts
Live on the Levee
July 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2025 (+August 7, 14, 21 and 28)
Newport Levee at 1 Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky 41071
7pm free concerts
Music@BCM
July 10, 17, 24,& 31, 2025 (+August 7 & 14)
Behringer-Crawford Museum at Devou Park at 1600 Montague Rd., Covington, Kentucky 45011
Concerts to enjoy. Food trucks; Bring lawn chairs; 7pm–9pm; $7
Party at the Park
July 10, 2025
Memorial Park Amphitheater at 2001 Jack Woods Parkway, Independence, Kentucky 41051
6pm concert; bring a cooler
Immaculate Heart of Mary Summer Festival
July 11–13, 2025
5876 Veterans Way, Burlington, Kentucky 41005
Music, food, games, rides
NightLight 513
July 11 and 17, 2025 (+Aug 7, 28; Sep 11; Oct 2)
Covington Plaza at 10 E Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, Kentucky 41011
Outdoor movies with local food trucks
St. Pius X Summer Festival
July 11–13, 2025
348 Dudley Rd., Edgewood, Kentucky 41017
Games, rides, food
Urinetown
July 11–20, 2025
Northern Kentucky University at 100 Nunn Dr. 260 Fine Arts Center, Highland Heights, Kentucky 41076
Tony Award-winning satire where water is scarce, toilets are taxed and basic biology meets bureaucracy
Park Hills Neighborhood Yard Sale
July 12, 2025
Throughout Park Hills, Kentucky 41011
8am–2pm – Find a treasure!
Harrison Summer Concerts (WEST)
July 15 and 22, 2025
Harrison Community Center at 300 George Street, Harrison, OH 45030
7pm
The Roebling Bridge Food Tour
July 17, 24 and 31, 2025 (Thursdays until Oct 2)
Molly Malone’s Irish Pub at 112 E. 4th St., Covington, Kentucky 41011
11am–2pm tours
Bacon, Bourbon and Brew Festival
July 18–20, 2025
Newport’s Festival Park at Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Food, drinks and music
Music in the Gardens
July 18, 2025
629 Greenup St., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Bring chairs and blankets; free
Holiday for Heroes Celebration
July 19, 2025
Arborwood Subdivision at 4655–4657 Catalpa Court, Burlington, Kentucky 41005
Food, music and fireworks; bring lawn chairs
Burlington Antique Show
July 20, 2025 (+Aug 17, Sep 21, & Oct 19)
Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idlewood Rd., Burlington, Kentucky 41005
Find a treasure!
Glier’s Goettafest
July 24–27, 2025 (+Jul 31–Aug 3)
Newport’s Festival Park at Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Everything goetta!
Party at the Park
July 24, 2025
Memorial Park Amphitheater at 2001 Jack Woods Parkway, Independence, Kentucky 41051
6pm concert; bring a cooler
Balloons & Tunes
July 26, 2025
48 Concord Caddo Rd., Falmouth, Kentucky 41040
Live music, food, balloon glow at dusk; 5pm–11pm
July Local Events in Dayton and Springfield, Ohio
Independence Day Weekend at Young’s Dairy
Through July 6, 2025
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd. Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Miniature golf, wagon tour and more
Springboro Concerts in the Park
July 1, 4, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 22 & 25, 2025 (+September 20)
North Park at 195, Tamarack Trail, Springboro, Ohio 45066
Bring lawn chairs; Tuesday/Sunday concerts 7pm; Sunday concerts: 7:30pm
Rose Music Center at the Heights
July 2, 3, 6, 12, 16, 19, 20, 25 and 26, 2025 (+dates through September 6)
6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concerts throughout the summer
2nd Street Market
July 3–27, 2025 (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays)
600 E. 2nd Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Like a European market
Greensky Bluegrass
July 2, 2025
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert
West Milton 4th of July
July 2–July 4, 2025
July 3: West Milton Celebration Festival at West Milton, Ohio 45383
July 4: Parade, carnival and fireworks on July 4th.
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American Festival
July 3–4, 2025
Centerville High School at 500 E. Franklin St., Centerville, Ohio 45459 (7/3) fireworks
Main St., Centerville, Ohio – (7/4) Crafts Fair
Block Party and Parade
July 3–4, 2025
July 3: 4pm block party on Main Street
July 4: 2pm annual parade from Central Ave to Main St;
4pm: food trucks, music at Fairborn Community Park at 691 E. Dayton Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn, Ohio 45324
10pm: Fireworks at Community Park
Buck Creek Boom
July 3, 2025
Clark County Fairgrounds – Ferncliff and Snyder near the Banks of Buck Creek, Springfield, Ohio 45503
10pm fireworks
City of Dayton Lights in Flight Fireworks Festival
July 3, 2025
Kettering Field at 444 N. Bend Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45404
Fireworks at 10pm
Coral Moons
July 3, 2025
Levitt Pavilion at 130 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Free admission to the pop concert; 7pm
Fairborn – Block Party and Parade
July 3–4, 2025
July 3: 4pm block party on Main Street
July 4: 2pm annual parade from Central Ave to Main St;
4pm: food trucks.,music at Fairborn Community Park at 691 E. Dayton Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn, Ohio 45324
10pm: Fireworks at Community Park
Hunger Days Food Truck Rallies
July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2025 (+Thursdays through October)
Hobson Freedom Park at 2910 Trebein Rd., Fairborn, Ohio 45325
Kansas & 38 Special
July 3, 2025
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert
St. Joseph Family Patriotic Festival
July 3–4, 2024
Auglaize County Fairgrounds at 1001 Fairview Dr., Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
Rides, food, games
Vandalia – Star-Spangled Celebration
July 3, 2025
Sports Complex at 1101 Stonequarry Rd., Vandalia, Ohio 45414
Festival at 7pm: Food, music, fun and fireworks at 10pm
Americana Festival
July 4, 2025
Centerville High School at 500 E. Franklin St., Centerville, Ohio 45459
7/3: Gates open at 6pm; entertainment starts at 8:30pm; concert and fireworks at 10pm
Parade on July 4
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122nd Army Band at Treasure Island Park
July 4, 2025
Treasure Island Park at 409 N. Elm St., Troy, Ohio 45373
Musical journey through Army history; 10pm fireworks
City of Beavercreek 4th of July Fireworks
July 4, 2025
Rotary Park at 2260 Dayton Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio 45434
6pm Parade, entertainment, food trucks and fireworks at 10pm
Englewood 4th of July
July 4, 2025
Centennial Park at 321 Union Road, Englewood, Ohio 45426
Civic Band concert at 7pm; fireworks at 10pm
Franklin July 4th Celebration
July 4, 2025
Main St to 6th Street to the Franklin Community Park at 306 E. 6th St., Franklin, Ohio 45005
Parade: 10am
Festival: 6pm at the Community Park; food trucks; music
Fireworks: 10pm
Kettering – Go 4th!
July 4, 2025
Delco Park at 1700 Delco Park Dr., Kettering, Ohio 45429
6pm: Kids’ zone, food trucks, music; drone show; 10pm: fireworks
Lima 4th – Star Spangled Banner
July 4, 2025
Faurot Park, S. Cole St. Lima, Ohio, 45805
Cruise in 12pm–4pm; events; Fireworks at 10pm
Moraine – Star Spangled Boom
July 4, 2025
Wax Park at 3800 Main St., Moraine, Ohio 45439
6pm: Amusement rides, games, food trucks. 7:30pm Concert. Fireworks at 10pm
Out on 5th – Downtown Dayton
July 4–27, 2025 (Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays)
Oregon District, downtown Dayton, Ohio 45402
Shop, dine and relax!
Piqua 4th Fest
July 4, 2025
318 N. Main Street, Piqua, Ohio 45356
Festival: 3pm–9:30pm. Fireworks: 10pm
Sidney Fireworks
July 4, 2025
Shelby County Fairgrounds at 655 S. Highland Ave., Sidney, Ohio 45365
10pm fireworks
Scotty Bratcher Band
July 4, 2025
Levitt Pavilion at 130 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Free admission to this concert honoring veterans; 7pm; then head to the river for fireworks
Springboro 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2025
Springboro High School at 1675 S. Main Street, Springboro, Ohio 45066
6pm – Food trucks and music
10pm Fireworks
Star Spangled Boom
July 4, 2025
Wax Park at 3800 Main St., Moraine, Ohio 45439
6pm: Amusement rides, games, food trucks. 7:30pm Concert. Fireworks at 10pm
Troy 4th of July
July 4, 2025
North Market Street, Troy, Ohio 45373
Concert and 10pm fireworks
Troy – 122nd Army Band at Treasure Island Park
July 4, 2025
Treasure Island Park at 409 N. Elm St., Troy, Ohio 45373
Musical journey through Army history; 10pm fireworks
Xenia – Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks
July 4, 2025
Shawnee Park at 591 S. Park Drive, Xenia, Ohio 45385
Fireworks at 10pm
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Cars and Coffee at Austin Landing
July 5, 2025 (+Aug 2 and 30; Sept 27; Oct 25)
10050 Innovation Drive, Dayton, Ohio 45342
Car enthusiasts’ gathering
Indian Lake – Light up the Lake
July 5, 2025
Indian Lake Beach; Indian Lake, Ohio 43348
10pm
Sinkane
July 5, 2025
Levitt Pavilion at 130 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Free admission to this pop/funk concert; 7pm
Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
July 5 & 26, 2025 (+Aug 2, 16, 30; Sep 14 & 27; Oct 11 & 25)
Carillon Historical Park Museum at 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio 45409
1pm–4pm
Carillon Park Band Performance Concerts
July 6, 12, 13, and 20, 2025 (+dates through Dec 7, 2025)
Carillon Park at 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio 45409
Chicago
July 6, 2025
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert
Centerville Summer Concerts
July 6, 13, 20, 25 and 27, 2025 (+August 8)
Stubbs Park at 255 W. Spring Valley Road, Centerville, Ohio 45458
Concerts begin at 7pm; food trucks and beer sales
Cornerstone Music Series
July 6,13, 20, 25, and 27, 2025
Cornerstone Park Pavilion at 5210 Cornerstone North Blvd., Centerville, Ohio 45420
8:30pm free concerts; bring lawn chairs
Deeds Carillon Concerts
July 6, 12, 13 and 20, 2025 (+Dates through December 7)
Carillon Historical Park at 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45409
Listen to the 51 bells!
First Sundays at Eudora Brewing Company
July 6, 2025
1863 W. Stroop Road, Dayton, Ohio 45439
20 vendors feature high-quality, handmade items
Logan County Fair
July 6–12, 2025
301 E. Lake Ave., Bellefontaine, Ohio, 43311
Rides, games, races
Paris Flea Market
July 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2025 (+Sundays through end of September)
Dixie Drive-In Theater at 6201 N. Dixie, Dayton, Ohio 45414
Buy, sell and trade!
Skinner Pipe Organ Performance
July 6 and 20, 2025 (+Aug 3/17; Sep 7/21 Oct 12/26; Nov 9/16/23; Dec 7/14/21)
Dayton Art Institute at 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio 45404
1st and 3rd Sunday concerts
Country Concert 2025
July 10–12, 2025
7103 SR 66, Ft. Loramie, Ohio (one-hour drive from Dayton) 45845
30 bands; camping
John Papa Gros
July 10, 2025
Levitt Pavilion at 130 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Free admission to this funk/rock/jazz concert; 7pm
RiverScape MetroPark Summer Music Series
July 11 & 17, 2025 (+August 1, 8, 14, 22 & 29)
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concerts
Star City Concert Series
July 11, 20, and 25, 2025 (+August 15 & 22)
Riverfront Park at 3 N. Miami Ave,, Miamisburg, Ohio 45342
7pm–9pm
Yam Yam
July 11, 2025
Levitt Pavilion at 130 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Free admission to this concert; 7pm
Davina and the Vagabonds
July 12, 2025
Levitt Pavilion at 130 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Free admission to this jazz/gospel/funk concert; 7pm
Kickin Chicken Wing Fest
July 12, 2025
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45429
Bold food, rockin’ music
Live Outdoor Music at The Greene
July 12 and 26, 2025 (+August 2, 9 and 30; Sept 13)
The Greene at 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio 45440
Bring a chair and blanket. Beer garden.
Madison Park Live Concert Series
July 12 & August 16, 2025
Madison Park at 301 S. Broadway St., Trotwood, Ohio 45426
6pm–10pm; free concerts
Beavercreek Summer Concert Series
July 13, 20, and 27, 2025
Dominick Lofino Park Amphitheater, 640 Grange Hall Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio 45430
Free Sunday evening concerts; 7pm–8pm; bring chairs and blanket
Leftover Salmon & The Infamous Stringdusters
July 16, 2025
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert
Augusta Riverfest Fair
July 17–20, 2025
102 E. Riverside Dr. Augusta Kentucky 41002
Shopping, vendors, food, beauty pageant, baby show, music
Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond Concert
July 17, 2025 (+Aug 14, Oct 9)
Dayton Art Institute at 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio 45405
5:30pm–7:3pm
Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes
July 17, 2025
Levitt Pavilion at 130 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Free admission to this rock/punk.soul concert; 7pm
Carlene Carter
July 18, 2025
Levitt Pavilion at 130 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Free admission to this concert; 7pm
Biergartens
July 19, 2025 (+Aug 16, Sep 20) (3rd Saturday)
Dayton Liederkranz Turner at 1400 E. Fifth Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
5pm–10pm; German music, trivia, beer, food
Caesar Ranger Classic
July 19, 2025
Caesar Ford Park at 520 S. Stringtown Rd., Xenia, Ohio 45385
Car show, food trucks, music, movie
DuPont Brass
July 19, 2025
Levitt Pavilion at 130 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Free admission to this soulful brass concert; 7pm
Gem City Comic Con
July 19–20, 2025
Dayton Convention Center at 22 E. Fifth St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Let’s Sing Taylor
July 19, 2025
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert.
Live & Collective Soul
July 20, 2025
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert
Dayton Restaurant Week
July 20–27, 2025
Throughout Dayton, Ohio
Reduced dinner prices at various restaurants
Annie Oakley Days Festival
July 25–27, 2025
Darke County Fairgrounds at 800 Sweitzer St,, Greenville, Ohio 45331
Western arts, music, parade, contests
Dayton Celtic Festival
July 25–27, 2025
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Everything’s Irish!
Dayton Homearama
July 25–27, 2025 (+Aug 1–3; Aug 8–10)
Various locations in Dayton, Ohio
View beautiful new homes
Fairborn Civic Band Concert
July 25, 2025
691 E. Dayton Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn, Ohio 45324
Bring a lawn chair, and enjoy a fun, family-friendly concert under the summer sky; 7pm
Bachman-Turner Overdrive
July 26, 2025
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert
Gospel Fest
July 26, 2025
Levitt Pavilion at 130 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Free admission to this concert fest; 5:30pm
Auglaize County Fair
July 27–August 2, 2025
1001 Fairview Dr., Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
Fair fun!
Greene County Fair
July 27–August 2, 2025
120 Fairground Rd., Xenia, Ohio 45385
Fair fun!
Preble County Fair
July 27– August 2, 2025
722 South Franklin Street at the Preble County Fairgrounds in Eaton, Ohio 45230
Fair fun!
Dayton Horse Show
July 30–August 2, 2025
Champions Center at 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, Ohio 45505
Equestrian showmanship
Ace Monroe
July 31, 2025
Levitt Pavilion at 130 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Free admission to this rock concert; 7pm
Garden Brothers Circus
July 31–August 3, 2025
Mall at Fairfield Commons at 2727 Fairfield Commons, Beavercreek, Ohio, 45431
Entertaining families for over 100 years and is now the Largest Circus on Earth. 60 performers from around the world in 5 rings.
July Events in Southeast Indiana
Greendale Lions Family 4th Fest
July 2–5, 2025
Fireworks: July 4, 2025 at dusk
827 Nowlin Avenue at Greendale Park in Greendale, Indiana 47025
Hidden Valley Lake Fireworks
July 4, 2025
19303 Schmarr Dr, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Fireworks at dusk; near the beach, dam, and POA Community Center
Liberty 4th of July Parade
July 4, 2025
Union County Courthouse, Liberty, Indiana 47353
Music, parade, contests, food and more; no mention of fireworks
Rooster Music Festival – Madison Regatta
July 4–6, 2025
Bicentennial Park at 201 E Vaughn Dr, Madison, Indiana, 47250
City of Madison Fireworks Extravaganza
July 5, 2025
Madison’s Riverfront at Vaugh Dr., Madison, Indiana 47250
10pm fireworks
Music at Holtkamp Winery
July 5, 2025
10868 Woliung Rd., Sunman, Indiana 47041
Rising Sun Fireworks
July 5, 2025
Along the Ohio River in Rising Sun, Indiana 47040
Celebration begins at 4pm; 10pm fireworks
Versailles 4th of July
July 5, 2025
Versailles State Park at 1387 US 50 at Versailles, Indiana 47042
Fireworks shot over Versailles Lake at 9:30pm
Tri-State Antique Market
July 6, 2025 (+Aug 3, Sep 7, Oct 5)
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds at US 50, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Discover an old gem
Music on the River
July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2025 (+Aug 7, 14, 21, 28)
Lawrenceburg Civic Park at 111 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
7–9pm; bring chairs and blankets
Cooper Alan Concert
July 11, 2025
Lawrenceburg Event Center at 91 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana
8pm concert
Music in the Park
July 11, 2025 (+August 8, September 12)
Bicentennial Park at 106 West Vaughn Dr., Madison, Indiana
Bring a lawn chair; local food vendors
Cars and Coffee
July 12, 2025 (+August 9)
Legacy Park, Vaughn Dr., Madison, Indiana
All makes and models!
Music on the Square
July 12, 2025 (+August 9 & September 13)
Versailles, Indiana 47042
Shriner Pride Car Show
July 13, 2025
Downtown Rising Sun, Indiana 47040
View cool cars
Tiffany Haddish: Funny and Fearless Tour
July 19, 2025
Lawrenceburg Event Center at 91 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana
8pm comedy show
A Taste of Versailles – Legionfest
July 26, 2025
American Legion at 119 S. Washington St., Versailles, Indiana 47042
Ribs, brisket, fried green tomatoes and more
