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
The Lion King (CENTRAL)
Through July 5, 2026
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical
Live After Five (NORTH)
Through July 30, 2026 (various dates)
Liberty Center at 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Twp., Ohio
Free concerts begin at 6pm; DORA drinking
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Destination Monarch Butterfly Show (CENTRAL)
Through August 9, 2026
Krohn Conservatory at 1501 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Trace the butterflies epic migration across the United States and into Mexico
Wednesdays in the Woods (CENTRAL)
Through August 12, 2026 (Wednesdays)
Burnet Woods at 3251 Brookline Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
7pm–9pm; Outdoor concerts; food trucks; art making for kids
Saturdays in the Park (CENTRAL)
Through August 15, 2026 (Saturdays)
Inwood Park at 2308 Vine St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219 (Clifton)
Bring your own brunch; 10am–12pm
Uptown Music Concert Series in Oxford, Ohio (NORTH)
Through August 20, 2026 (Thursdays)
Oxford Memorial Park at 2 E. High St., Oxford, Ohio
7pm; free concerts; Facebook
Fifth and Vine Live! (CENTRAL)
Through September 5, 2026 (Saturdays)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Concert time! 7pm–10pm
Salsa on the Square (CENTRAL)
Through October 1, 2026 (Thursdays)
Fountain Square, Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
7pm–10pm; local and regional Latin bands
Jurassic World The Exhibition (WEST)
Through January 4, 2027
Cincinnati Museum Center at 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203
Legos create 50 dinosaurs and scenes from Jurassic World movie; interactive area with 2.5 millions Legos
Concerts on the Commons (WEST)
July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026 (+Wednesdays – August 26, 2026)
Greenhills Commons at 24 Farragut Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45218
7pm
Delhi Parks Summer Concerts (WEST)
July 1 & 22, 2026 (+August 19; September 2 & 16)
Delhi Park Performance Pavilion at 5125 Foley Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45238
Food and drinks available; 7pm–9:30pm
District at Deerfield Park Acoustic Nights (NORTH)
July 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2026 (+Weds through September 23)
District Deerfield Park: Parkway Dr/Wilkens Blvd., Deerfield Township, Ohio 45040
Anderson Concerts in the Park (EAST)
July 2 and 9, 2026
Beech Acres Amphitheater at 6915 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
7pm
Blues and Brews (CENTRAL)
July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2026 (+Thursdays through Sept 3)
Elm Street Plaza at 150 W. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Soulful tunes to enjoy!
Groovin’ on the Green (NORTH)
July 2, 9, 16, & 23; Aug 6; Sept 3, 2026
Village Green Park at 310 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Music, food trucks; Thursday concerts begin at 7pm
Oxford Freedom Festival (NORTH)
July 2, 2026
Oxford Community Park at 6801 Fairfield Rd., Oxford, Ohio 45056
5pm–10pm; Games, music vendors and more; 10pm fireworks
Rockin’ the Roebling (CENTRAL)
July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026 (+Thursdays thru September 10)
Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn; Mehring Way and Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Roots Revival (CENTRAL)
July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026 (+Aug 6, 13, 20 & 27; Sep 3) (Thursdays )
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Bluegrass concerts; 7pm–9pm
Smale Family Fun (CENTRAL)
July 2, 2026 (+August 6)
Smale Riverfront Park at 166 W Mehring Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Bounce houses, puppet shows, petting zoos, music and free ice cream; 10am–1pm
Uptown Music Concert Series in Oxford, Ohio (NORTH)
July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2026 (+Thursdays through August 20)
Oxford Memorial Park at 2 E. High St., Oxford, Ohio
7pm; free concerts; Facebook
513 Live (CENTRAL)
July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2026 (through Oct 30 on Fridays)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
7pm–10pm outdoor concerts
Colerain – 4th of July Spectacular (WEST)
July 3, 2026
Colerain Park: 4725 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
7pm: food trucks and entertainment; fireworks at 10pm
Fairfield – Red White KaBoom (NORTH)
July 3, 2026
Harbin Park at 1300 Hunter Road, Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Festival at Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Dr at 5pm; fireworks at Harbin Park at 10pm
First Friday and Second Look Saturday in Middletown (NORTH)
July 3 and 4, 2026 (+Aug 7/8, Sep 4/5, Oct 2/3, Nov 6/7, Dec 4/5)
Pendleton Art Center at 1105 Central Ave., Middletown, Ohio 45042
Meet artists and enjoy food, music, art, friends, and have fun!
Friday Night Flow (CENTRAL)
July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2026 (+Aug 7, 14, 21 & 28; Sept 4) (Fridays)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
R&B music concerts; 6pm–10pm
Green Township Concert in the Park (WEST)
July 3, 2026
Green Township Kuliga Park at 6717 Bridgetown Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45248
6pm–11pm
Lebanon – Lebanon Celebrates America250 (NORTH)
July 3, 2026
Colonial Park West at 720 N Broadway, Lebanon, Ohio
Parade at 4pm; Festival 6pm–10pm; fireworks at dusk
Madeira 4th of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks (EAST)
July 3, 2026
Miami Road to McDonald Commons Park, Madeira, Ohio 45243
Parade at 6pm; Festival at 6pm–10pm; Fireworks at 10pm
Mason – All American Bash (NORTH)
July 3–4, 2026
6000 Mason-Montgomery Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040
4pm – Carnival and kids’ activities; food trucks
6pm – Stage entertainment
10pm – Fireworks
Middletown Independence Day Celebration (NORTH)
July 3–4, 2026
Fireworks: July 3; Smith Park at 500 Tytus Ave., Middletown, Ohio 45042 (9:45pm)
Food trucks and music
Parade: July 4; 12pm; starts at Smith Park at 500 Tytus Ave., Middletown, Ohio 45042
Mt. Auburn: Inwood All-American Block Party (CENTRAL)
July 3, 2026
Inwood Park at 2308 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Face painting, hot dogs, music; fireworks at 9:30pm
Mt. Healthy Fireworks at City Park
July 3, 2026
1541 Hill Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
New Richmond – Freedom Fest (EAST)
July 3–5, 2026
Front Street, New Richmond, Ohio 45157
1–8pm – vendors, music; fireworks on 4/6 at 10pm
Northside Rock and Roll Carnival (WEST)
July 3–4, 2026
Parade (7/4 at 11am) and Rock-n-Roll Carnival at Hoffner Park at 4101 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45223
No mention of fireworks
Milford – Sparks in the Park (EAST)
July 3, 2026
10pm fireworks at Riverside Ballfield at 425 Victor Stier Dr., Milford, Ohio 45150
Festival and fireworks 7pm–10pm
Blue Ash – MadTree Red, White and Blue Ash (EAST)
July 4, 2026
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, 2026
11490 Hamilton Cleves Rd., Crosby Township, Ohio 45030
Rides, music and more! Fireworks at dusk
Evendale – Conquer the Hill (EAST)
July 4, 2026
Evendale Recreation, 10500 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
10K Race/4.5 Mile Walk/10k Steps Challenge
Hamilton – 4th of July Parade (NORTH)
July 4, 2026
1715 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton, Ohio
Parade begins at 10am
Hamilton’s July 4th Celebration (NORTH)
July 4, 2026
8:30pm concert at RiversEdge in Marcum Park at 116 Dayton St., Hamilton, Ohio 45011
10pm fireworks viewed from Veteran’s Park
Harrison 4th of July Celebration (WEST)
July 4, 2026
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, 2026 – 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, 2026
Parade starts at 9am at Lakota East High School at 6840 Lakota Lane, Liberty Township 45069
(no mention of fireworks)
Loveland/Symmes Township –Independence Day Celebration (EAST)
July 4, 2026
4pm–10 pm Food trucks at Nisbet Park at 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio 45140
7pm parade – downtown Loveland
8pm concert at Nisbet Park at126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio 45140
10pm fireworks shot from Kiwanis Park; best views from downtown Loveland
Mason Kings Island Star-Spangled Night (NORTH)
July 4, 2026
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
Montgomery Independence Day Parade and Festival (EAST)
July 4, 2026
Montgomery Park at 10105 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, Ohio 45242
10am parade along Cooper and Montgomery Rd. and ends at Montgomery Park
11am–2pm Festival at the park with music, drinks, games and pony rides
Monroe – Light Up the Sky (NORTH)
July 4, 2026
Parade at 10am starts at Kroger Monroe at 3033 Heritage Green Dr., Monroe, Ohio 45050
5pm festival at Monroe’s Community Park at 500 S. Main Street, Monroe, Ohio 45050
Fireworks launched from the top of Mound Cemetery, Monroe, Ohio
View the Rozzi fireworks as they light up the sky!
Norwood Hometown Fireworks (EAST)
July 4, 2026
Shea Stadium at 2603 Harris Ave., Norwood, Ohio 45212
Parade at 10am; Fireworks at 9:45pm
Oxford Freedom Festival (NORTH)
July 4, 2026
Oxford Community Park at 6801 Fairfield Rd., Oxford, Ohio 45056
5pm–10pm; Games, music vendors and more; 10pm fireworks
Over-the-Rhine 4th of July Celebration (CENTRAL)
July 4, 2026
Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm–10pm; games and activities; fireworks at dusk
Red, White & Boom (EAST)
July 4, 2026
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
Patriotic favorites and fireworks after the concert
Sayler Park – 4th of July Bike Parade (WEST)
July 4, 2026
Sayler Park Community Center at 6720 Home City Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45233
10am: Parade of bikes; no mention of fireworks
Sharonville – 4th on the Loop (EAST)
July 4, 2026
Creek Road between Main St. and Reading Rd., Sharonville 45241
12pm Parade, games, food; no fireworks mentioned
Waynesville 4th of July (NORTH)
July 4, 2026
Waynesville Bicentennial Park at 837 Dayton Rd., Waynesville, Ohio 45068
12pm parade; 7pm festival; 10pm fireworks
Wyoming – 4th of July Parade and Party in the Park (EAST CENTRAL)
July 4, 2026
Oak Park at 878 Oak Ave., Wyoming, Ohio 45215
10am – Parade; 6:30pm – Festival; 9:45pm – Fireworks
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Art on Vine (CENTRAL)
July 5, 2026 (+Aug 9, Sept 6, Oct 4)
Elm Street Plaza, 150 W 5th St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Local artisans and crafters
Hueston Woods State Park Fireworks (NORTH)
July 5, 2026
Hueston Woods Lodge at 5201 Lodge Rd., College Corner, Ohio
Acton Lake will be lit up at dusk
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Jazz at the Park (CENTRAL)
July 5, 13, 20, and 27, 2026 (+Mondays –October 26)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm concerts with regional jazz acts
Reds Day at the Zoo (CENTRAL)
July 6, 2026
Cincinnati Zoo at 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Q&A session with Reds players; meet the mascots
Blue Ash Nature Park Concerts (EAST)
July 7, 14, 21, 26; August 4, 11, 2026 (Tuesdays)
Blue Ash Nature Park at 4337 Cooper Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
Outdoor concerts to enjoy from 7pm–9pm; Bring a chair or blanket
Cinema (CENTRAL)
July 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026 (+Aug 4, 11, 18, 25; Sep 1 – Tuesdays)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Bring a lawn chair! 9pm–11pm
Always…Patsy Cline (WEST)
July 8–August 2, 2026
Warsaw Incline Theater at 801 Matson Pl., Cincinnati, Ohio 45204
Celebrating Cline’s life and music through the eyes of her biggest fan, Louise Seger
Summer Concert (WEST)
July 8, 2026
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
July: The Remains; 7pm–9pm
Concerts – Great American Ball Park Stadium (CENTRAL)
July 8 & 31, 2026 (+Aug 14, Sept 4)
100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Concerts after the game
Jack Johnson: Surfilmusic Tour (EAST)
July 8, 2026
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Multi-platinum recording artist
Southern Sessions at Fountain Square (CENTRAL)
July 8, 22 and 29, 2026 (through September 2, 2026 (Wednesdays)
Fountain Square at E. Fifth and Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
4–6pm; Enjoy live folk, roots, and Americana music
Fridays By The Lake (NORTH)
July 10 and August 14, 2026
Marsh Lake at 6440 River Rd., Fairfield OH
6pm free concerts; live acoustic music, food and drinks
Gettin’ To The Pointe Concert Series (CENTRAL)
July 10 and 24, 2026 (Fridays)
Schott Amphitheater at Sawyer Point, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm–10pm; food and drinks
JulyFest (EAST)
July 10–12, 2026
St. Thomas More at 800 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio
Rides, music, games. raffles and casino
Music in Mason (NORTH)
July 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2026
Mason’s downtown plaza at 101 Reading Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040
6pm; food trucks, beverages; kids’ activities
The Park Pour Fridays Concerts (EAST)
July 10, 17, 24, & 31, 2026 (+; August 7, 14)
Blue Ash Square at 9520 Town Square Ave., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
8pm–10pm free concerts; DORA; bring a lawn chair
St. Thomas More JulyFest (EAST)
July 10–12, 2026
800 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245
Festival fun
Cincy Blues Fest (NORTH)
July 11–12, 2026
Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Music along with food and drinks; bring a lawn chair
Clinton County Fair (NORTH)
July 11–18, 2026
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 11, 18, and 25, 2026 (+dates through December – Saturdays)
Washington Park at 1309 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Weekly on Saturdays; explore new cultural dishes
Findlay Market Tour (CENTRAL)
July 11 and 25, 2026 (+dates throughout 2026)
1801 Race St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Discover hidden gems at the market; samples from 5 merchants
Glendale Summer Concerts (WEST)
July 11, 18 and 25, 2026
Peter J. Gruber Pavilion at 205 E. Sharon Rd., Glendale, Ohio
6pm–9pm; bring your own picnic or enjoy the concessions
Hamilton Flea (NORTH)
July 11, 2026 (+Aug 8, Sep 12)
Marcum Park at 106 North 2nd St., Hamilton, Ohio
10am–4pm; variety of local artisans who specialize in handcrafted goods and high-quality services
Monster Jam (CENTRAL)
July 11–12, 2026
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway,Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Big trucks in competition with tricks and action
Music at the Esplanade (CENTRAL)
July 11, 18, and 25 , 2026 (+August 1, 15, 22 & 29 – Saturdays)
Smale Riverfront Park at 166 W Mehring Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
5pm–7pm; food trucks; free concerts
The Off Market (EAST)
July 11, 2026 (+Aug 8, Sep 12, Oct 3, and Nov 21)
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
Artisans, brewers, bakers and farmers gather to sell
Open Cockpit Days (EAST)
July 11, 2026 (+Aug 1)
Tri-State Warbird Museum at 4021 Borman Dr., Batavia, Ohio 45103
Unique opportunity to get up close and personal with some remarkable aircraft
Second Sunday Summer Concerts (WEST)
July 12 & August 9, 2026
Arlington Cemetery at 2145 Compton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231 (Mt. Healthy)
Bring lawn chairs or blankets, 7pm–9pm
Middletown’s Open Air Market (NORTH)
July 12, 2026 (+Aug 9, Sep 13)
916 1st Ave, 916 1st Ave, Middletown, Ohio 45044
Second Sunday market; 11am–5pm; local makers, growers, bakers, and artists
Cin City Reptile Show (WEST)
July 12, 2026 (+Aug 9, Sep 12/13, Oct 18, Nov 8, Dec 13)
Holiday Inn Cincinnati West at 5800 Muhlhauser Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Snnnnakes!
I Hear Music at the Fountain (CENTRAL)
July 12, 2026 (+Aug 9, Sept 6)
520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
2pm–6pm Sunday afternoons
Cincinnati Burger Week (VARIOUS LOCATIONS)
July 13–19, 2026
Explore local restaurants and enjoy their burger deals
Black Tech Week (CENTRAL)
July 14–16, 2026
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Culture and technology workshops, speakers
Harrison Summer Concerts (WEST)
July 14 and 28, 2026
Harrison Community Center at 300 George Street, Harrison, Ohio 45030
7–9:30pm
Summer Music Festival at Ault Park (EAST)
July 16, 2026 (+August 20, & September 17)
Ault Park at 5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
6pm–10pm; inflatables and games; food and drink
3rd Friday on Mulberry St. Concert Series (NORTH)
July 17, & August 21, 2026
Mulberry Plaza, E. Mulberry St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Free concert 5pm–11pm
Festival in Sycamore (EAST)
July 17–18, 2026
Bechtold Park at 4312 Sycamore Rd., Sycamore Township, Ohio
Live music and fun
Immaculate Heart of Mary Festival (EAST)
July 17–18, 2026
7820 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45255
Rides, food, raffles
Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival (NORTH)
July 17–18, 2026
Smith Park at 591 Tytus Ave., Middletown, Ohio 45042
30 balloons, laser light show, fireworks, skydiving performances, car show and more
Ohio Goes To The Movies
July 17 and 18, 2026 (+Aug 14, Sep 21, Oct 2)
Various locations throughout Cincinnati, Ohio
Explore the people, places and stories that put Ohio on the big screen, with free, ticketed screenings happening across the Cincinnati region
St. Cecilia Festival (EAST)
July 17–19, 2026
3105 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45209
Music, petting zoo, raffle, food, kids zone
AfriFest: Taste of Africa (CENTRAL)
July 18, 2026
Sawyer Point Park at 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Celebration of African arts and culture, experiencing the vibrant traditions, music, flavors of Africa
Bastille Day (EAST)
July 18, 2026
Downtown Montgomery (Montgomery and Cooper), Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Music, food; 4pm–11pm
The City Flea (CENTRAL)
July 18, 2026 (+Aug 15, Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 1, Dec TBD)
May–Oct: Washington Park at 1230 Elm St. in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Nov: Ziegler Park at 1322 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
See what treasures you can find from 100+ vendors! Food trucks, too
District at Deerfield Park (NORTH)
July 18, 2026 (+August 15)
District Deerfield Park: Parkway Dr/Wilkens Blvd., Deerfield Township, Ohio 45040
Local bands play
German Biergarten Experience (WEST)
July 18 & 25, 2026
Germania Park at 3529 W. Kemper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
German food, beer and music
Vince Gill (CENTRAL)
July 17, 2026
Taft Theatre at 317 E 5th St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
50 Years From Home Tour
Fifth Third Community Days (CENTRAL)
July 19, 2026 (+Aug 16, Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15/29, Dec 20)
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center at 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Special days to enjoy the museum
John Mellancamp Dancing Worlds Tour (EAST)
July 19, 2026
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Performing all his most beloved songs
Warren Co. Fair (NORTH)
July 20–25, 2026
665 North Broadway, Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Food, games, rides, tractor pulls, livestock shows and more
Big River Get Down (NORTH)
July 23–25, 2026
RiversEdge at 116 Dayton St., Hamilton, Ohio 45011
30+ performances
Brit Flloyd: The Moon, The Wall and Beyond (EAST)
July 23, 2026
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Premiere Pink Floyd experience
Cincinnati Music Festival (CENTRAL)
July 23–25, 2026
Paycor Stadium at 1 Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Earth, Wind and Fire and LL Cool J (Thursday at Brady Music Center)
Dude Perfect: Square Games Tour (CENTRAL)
July 23, 2026
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Fan-favorite Squad Games
St. Bartholomew Festival (WEST)
July 24–26, 2026
9375 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Festival fun
St. Margaret of York Festival (EAST)
July 24–26, 2026
9499 Columbia Rd., Loveland, Ohio 45140
Music, food, games
ArtisanFest513 Small Business Flea (CENTRAL)
July 25, 2026 (+Aug 22 & 29; Sept 5 & 26; Oct 3 & 24; Nov 7 & 14; Dec 12 & 19)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A gathering of local artisans and small businesses
Levity X Tape B: Summer Program Tour (EAST)
July 25, 2026
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Two of electronic music’s most explosive forces join together
5 Seconds of Summer: Everyone’s a Star World Tour (EAST)
July 27, 2026
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Multiplatinum Australian alt-rock and future punk / pop band
Forrest Frank (CENTRAL)
July 27, 2026
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
GRAMMY-nominated performer
Train with Barenaked Ladies (EAST)
July 29, 2026
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning, diamond-selling band
Art After Dark (CENTRAL)
July 31, 2-26 (+8/28, 9/25, 10/30)
Cincinnati Art Museum at 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Galleries come to life during Art After Dark
Lebanon Blues Festival (NORTH)
July 31–August 1, 2026
Downtown Lebanon, Ohio
Music and beer gardens; 150 classic cars
Pippin (NORTH)
July 31–August 2, 2026
Sorg Theatre at 63 South Main Street, Middletown, Ohio, 45044
Musical that follows a young prince on his quest to find purpose and meaning in life
St. John the Baptist Festival (WEST)
July 31–August 2, 2026
5361 Dry Ridge Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45252
Festival fun
July Events in Northern Kentucky
Ft. Mitchell Concerts
The Whammies – July 2, 2026
The Drysdales – July 17, 2026
The Florence Community Band – July 31, 2026
General Ormsby Mitchell Park at 263 Grandview Dr., Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky 41017
7pm–10pm; bring blankets and chairs; food trucks available
Bellevue First Friday
July 3, 2026 (+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
Florence 4th of July
July 3, 2026
Florence Government Center at Tanners Lane, Florence, Kentucky 41042
5:45pm band; 7pm live music, food, activities; 10pm fireworks
Independence
Independence July 4th Celebration
July 3–4, 2026
Donna Yeager Amphitheater in Memorial Park at 2003 Jack Woods Parkway in Independence, Kentucky 41051
7/4: Parade ar 12pm
Fireworks on 7/4 at 10pm
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Newport Blast
July 3, 2026
Newport on the Levee, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Wild West: line dancing, music, and fireworks
Newport Blast Fireworks Cruise
July 3, 2026
BB Riverboats at 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Enjoy dinner and viewing the fireworks
Augusta 4th of July Fireworks and Parade
July 4, 2026
W. Riverside Dr. and Augusta Boat Dock 41002
3pm parade; Vendors, music; 5pm: Fish fry, bingo; Fireworks at dusk
Edgewood
Edgewood 4th of July Extravaganza
July 4, 2026
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
Ft. Mitchell Independence Day Parade
July 4, 2026
Fort Mitchell, Kentucky 41017
Parade at 12:30pm; no mention of fireworks
Fort Thomas 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2026
Tower Park at 900 S. Ft. Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas, Kentucky 41075
5K run at 8am; Parade at 10:30am; Festival from 6pm–10pm with music, food, activities; Fireworks at 10pm
Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Association 4th of July Parade
July 4, 2026
St. Augustine School at W. 19 St., Covington, Kentucky 41011
11am: Decorated bikes, floats and more; Refreshments after the parade (no fireworks)
Market on Main
July 4, 2026 (+Aug 1, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7)
8321 E Main St., Alexandria, Kentucky 41011
Main Street businesses and local vendors; first Saturday March–November
Maysville – Downtown Parade and Fireworks
July 4, 2026
35 E. 2nd St., Downtown Maysville, Kentucky 41056
Parade at 7pm. Music, food and shopping. Fireworks at dusk.
Ludlow Flea and Craft Fair
July 5, 2026 (1st Sundays Feb–Dec)
Ludlow Theatre at 322 Elm St., Ludlow, Kentucky, 41016
Homemade goods, vintage items and more
Edgewood Summer Concerts
July 7, 14, 21, & 28; August 4 & 11, 2026 (Tuesdays)
Presidents Park at 283 Dudley Rd., Edgewood, Kentucky 41017
7pm–9pm concerts
Live on the Levee
July 9, 26, 23, and 30, 2026 (+Dates through August 27, 2026 (Thursdays)
1 Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky 41071
7pm free concerts
Party at the Park
July 9 and 23, 2026
Memorial Park Amphitheater at 2001 Jack Woods Parkway, Independence, Kentucky 41051
6pm concerts; food vendors; bring your own cooler
NightLight 513
July 10 and 23, 2026 (+Aug 6 and 21; Sep 3 and 18; Oct 15 and 16)
Covington Plaza at 10 E Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, Kentucky 41011
Outdoor movies with local food trucks
Immaculate Heart of Mary Summer Festival
July 10–12, 2026
5876 Veterans Way, Burlington, Kentucky 41005
Music, food, games, rides
St. Pius X Summer Festival
July 10–12, 2026
348 Dudley Rd., Edgewood, Kentucky 41017
Games, rides, food
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
July 11 and 12, 2026 (+August 1 and 2; Sept 5 and 6)
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 11, 18, and 25, 2026 (weekly Saturdays throughout the year)
Cedar at 701 Main Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011
Savor local foods from 5 restaurants
Death Cab For Cutie
July 14, 2026
MegaCorp Pavilion, 101 West 4th Street, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Outdoor Concert
Augusta Riverfest Fair
July 15–19, 2026
102 E. Riverside Dr. Augusta Kentucky 41002
Shopping, vendors, food, beauty pageant, baby show, music
Bacon, Bourbon and Brew Festival
July 17–19, 2026
Newport’s Festival Park at Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Food, drinks and music
The Drysdales
July 17, 2026
General Ormsby Mitchell Park at 263 Grandview Dr., Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky 41017
Concert 7pm–10pm; bring blankets and chairs; food trucks available
Water Lantern Festival (CENTRAL)
July 18, 2026
Eden Park at 950 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Food trucks, music, design your lantern, lantern launch; ticketed event
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Burlington Antique Show
July 19, 2026 (+Aug 16, Sep 20 & Oct 18)
Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idlewood Rd., Burlington, Kentucky 41005
Find a treasure!
Glier’s Goettafest
July 23–25, 2026 (+Jul 30–Aug 2)
Newport’s Festival Park at Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Everything goetta!
Balloons & Tunes
July 25, 2026
48 Concord Caddo Rd., Falmouth, Kentucky 41040
Live music, food, balloon glow at dusk; 5pm–11pm
Florence Community Band Concert
July 31, 2026
General Ormsby Mitchel Park 261 Grandview Drive, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
7:30pm–8:30pm; bring chairs and blankets
St. Joseph Summer Celebration Festival
July 31–August 2, 2026
2470 Lorraine Ct., Crescent Springs, Kentucky 41017
Food, rides, games, music
July Local Events in Dayton and Springfield, Ohio
Independence Weekend at Young’s Jersey Dairy
Through July 5, 2026
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Games and rides
West Milton 4th of July
July 1–4, 2026
July 1–3: Festival at West Milton Community Park at 249 E. Tipp Pike, West Milton, Ohio 45383
July 4: Parade at 11am, downtown on Miami St. (St. Rt. 48); fireworks
Hunger Days Food Truck Rallies
July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026 (+Thursdays through October)
Hobson Freedom Park at 2910 Trebein Rd., Fairborn, Ohio 45325
Buck Creek Boom
July 3, 2026
Clark County Fireworks – Ferncliff and Snyder near the Banks of Buck Creek
10pm fireworks
City of Dayton Lights in Flight Fireworks Festival
July 3, 2026
Kettering Field at 444 N. Bend Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45404
Fireworks at 10pm
Fairborn 4th of July Block Party and Parade
July 3–4, 2026
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
Front Street Art Hop
July 3 and 4, 2026 (+Aug 7/8, Sep 4/5, Oct 2/3, Nov 6/7, Dec 4/5) (First Friday and Saturday)
Front Street at 1001 East 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Explore art studios & galleries of more than 150 artists. Shop vintage, antiques, and handcrafted goods from multiple boutiques
Springfield – Buck Creek Boom
July 3, 2026
Clark County Fairgrounds – Ferncliff and Snyder near the Banks of Buck Creek, Springfield, Ohio 45503
10pm fireworks
Vandalia – Star-Spangled Celebration
July 3, 2026
Sports Complex at 1101 Stonequarry Rd., Vandalia, Ohio 45414
Festival at 7pm: Food, music, fun and fireworks at 10pm
Xenia – Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks
July 3, 2026
Shawnee Park at 591 S. Park Drive, Xenia, Ohio 45385
Block party from 3pm–8pm. Fireworks at 10pm
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City of Beavercreek 4th of July Fireworks
July 4, 2026
Rotary Park at 2260 Dayton Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio 45434
6pm Parade, entertainment, food trucks and fireworks at 10pm
Carillon Concerts
July 4, 12, 19 & 26, 2026 (+Dates through December 7)
Carillon Park at 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio 45409
Various concert times
Centerville 4h of July
American Festival
July 3–4, 2026
Americana Crafts Fair
July 4, 2026
Main St, Centerville, Ohio
250 craft and food booths; live music
Fireworks
July 3, 2026
Centerville High School at 500 E. Franklin St., Centerville, Ohio 45459
Gates open at 6pm; 22 food vendors; fire works 10pm
Parade on July 4
Huber Hights Star Spangled Heights
July 3–4, 2026
Thomas A. Cloud Park at 4707 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
7/3: festival and artisan festival
7/4: 10am parade; 1pm–10:30pm festival; fireworks at dusk
Moraine – Star Spangled Boom
July 3–4, 2026
Wax Park at 3800 Main St., Moraine, Ohio 45439
7/3: 6pm: Amusement rides, games, food trucks. 7:30pm Concert.
7/4: 12pm: food trucks and kid activities; 7pm – concert; fireworks at 10pm.
Wapakontea – St. Joseph Family Patriotic Festival
July 3–4, 2026
Auglaize County Fairgrounds at 1001 Fairview Dr., Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
Rides, food, games
Englewood 4th of July
July 4, 2026
Centennial Park at 321 Union Road, Englewood, Ohio 45426
Civic Band concert at 7pm; fireworks at 10pm
Franklin 4th of July
July 4, 2026
Main St to 6th Street to the Franklin Community Park at 306 E. 6th St., Franklin, Ohio
Parade: 10am; Festival at 5pm; Fireworks at 10pm
Hawthorn Hill Tours
July 4–29, 2026 (Wednesdays and Saturdays)
901 Harman Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45419
Learn about Orville Wright and the Wright family at their homestead
Kettering – Go 4th!
July 4, 2026
Delco Park at 1700 Delco Park Dr., Kettering, Ohio 45429
6pm: Kids’ zone, food trucks, music; drone show; 10pm: fireworks
Kettering Civic Band Summer Concerts
July 4 & 9, 2026 (+August 13)
Polen Farm at 5099 Bigger Road, Kettering, Ohio 45440
Bring lawn chairs; 7pm–8:30pm
Lima 4th – Star Spangled Banner
July 4, 2026
Faurot Park, S. Cole St. Lima, Ohio, 45805
9am run; 12pm–4pm – cruise in; 5:30pm–7:30pm – kid activities; 7:50pm – music; 10pm – fireworks
Light up the Lake
July 4, 2026
Indian Lake Beach; Indian Lake, Ohio 43348
10pm
Piqua 4th Fest
July 4, 2026
987 E. Ash Street, Piqua, Ohio 45356
Festival: 2pm–9:30pm. Fireworks: 10pm
Preble County 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2026
7693 Swartsel Rd, Eaton, Ohio 45320
Parade at 10am; Party in the Park in the evening (at 7693 Swartsel Rd.)
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Sidney
July 4, 2026
Shelby County Fairgrounds at 655 S. Highland Ave., Sidney, Ohio 45365
11am parade; craft/tractor show; 10pm fireworks
Springboro 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2026
Springboro High School at 1675 S. Main Street, Springboro, Ohio 45066
6pm – Food trucks and music
10pm Fireworks
Springboro Concerts in the Park
North Park Amphitheater at 195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro, Ohio 45066
July 4, 7,10,14, 17, 21, 24, 25, 28 & 31, 2026
Food trucks; bring chairs (7/4 at Springboro High School)
Star Spangled Heights
July 4, 2026
Thomas A. Cloud Park at 4707 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
10am parade; 1pm–10:30pm festival; Fireworks at dusk
Treasure Island Park Concerts
July 4, 2026 (+August 1, 2026)
409 N. Elm St., Troy, Ohio 45373
Free concerts
Troy 4th of July
July 4, 2026
North Market Street, Troy, Ohio 45373
Parade at 9am; concert and 10pm fireworks visible from the N Market St Bridge
Troy – Concert at Treasure Island Park
July 4, 2026
Treasure Island Park at 409 N. Elm St., Troy, Ohio 45373
Johnny Cash Experience; 10pm fireworks
West Milton – Red, White, and Run 5k
July 4, 2026
7610 Milton-Potsdam Rd, West Milton, Ohio 45383
Run through the woods and finish at the track stadium
Centerville Summer Concert Series
July 5, 10, 12, 19, 24 & 26, 2026 (+Aug 2, 9, & 14)
Stubbs Park at 255 W Spring Valley Pike, Centerville, Ohio 45458
7pm; 7/10 concert begins at 6pm; food trucks; 7/24 concert at Sinclair Centerville
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Farmersville 250: Stars, Stripes and Small-Town Pride Festival
July 5, 2026
Center Street, Farmersville, Ohio 45325
Farmers market vendors, food and beverage trucks; kids’ zone, fireworks
Paris Flea Market
July 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2026 (+Sundays through October)
Dixie Drive-In Theater at 6201 N. Dixie, Dayton, Ohio 45414
Buy, sell and trade!
Country Concert 2026
July 9–11, 2026
7103 SR 66, Ft. Loramie, Ohio (one-hour drive from Dayton) 45845
30 bands; camping
Mick Dolenz
July 9, 2026
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Boulevard, Kettering, Ohio 45429
Concert
Great Dayton Food Truck Rally
July 10, 2026
Front Street Studios: 1001 East 2nd St, Dayton, Ohio 45402
30 trucks; 5pm–9pm
Pop 2000 Tour
July 10, 2026
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Boulevard, Kettering, Ohio 45429
Concert
RiverScape MetroPark Summer Music Series
July 10, 17, & 31, 2026 (+ August 7, 14, 21 & 28; Sept 4)
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concerts
Star City Concert Series
July 10 & 24, 2026 (+Aug 14 & 28)
Riverfront Park at 3 N. Miami Ave., Miamisburg, Ohio 45342
7pm–10pm
Hot Air Balloon Glow
July 11, 2026
1 S Elm St., Dayton, Ohio 45449 (W. Carrollton)
Glowing balloons and. live music
Kickin Chicken Wing Fest
July 11, 2026
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45429
Bold food, rockin’ music
Live Outdoor Music at The Greene
July 11, 25, & 31, 2026 (+dates through September 19)
The Greene at 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio 45440
Bring a chair and blanket. Beer garden. 6pm–9pm
Splash of Color Picnic
July 11, 2026
Activity Center Park at 221 N Main St, Centerville, Ohio 45459
2pm—4pm; tie-dye activities
West Carrollton Summer Concert Series
July 11, 2026 (+August 20)
W. Carrollton Centre (across from Fire Station 56), 300 E. Central Ave, W. Carrollton, Ohio 45449
Concert at 7pm; food trucks
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Logan County Fair
July 12–18, 2026
301 E. Lake Ave., Bellefontaine, Ohio, 43311
Rides, games, races
Montgomery County Fair
July 14–19, 2026
Montgomery Co. Fairgrounds at 617 Congress Park Dr., Centerville, Ohio 45459
Rides, games. food, animals and music
Jefferson Starship: Runaway Again Tour
July 16, 2026
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert
Mary Help of Christians Festival
July 17–19, 2026
954 N. Maple Ave., Fairborn, Ohio 45324
Food, entertainment, beer garden, games
Trampled By Turtles
July 17, 2026
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert
Biergartens
July 18, 2026 (+Aug 15, Sep 19) (3rd Saturday)
Dayton Liederkranz Turner at 1400 E. Fifth Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
5pm–10pm; German music, trivia, beer, food
Gem City Comic Con
July 18–19, 2026
Marriott at the Univ. of Dayton at 1414 South Patterson Boulevard, Dayton, Ohio 45409
Comics galore!
Harry Connick, Jr.
July 19, 2026
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Boulevard, Kettering, Ohio 45429
Concert
Patterson Homestead Open House
July 19, 2025 (+Aug 8, Sep 12, Nov 14)
1815 Brown Street, Dayton, Ohio 45409
Learn about the Patterson family and their influence on Dayton
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
July 22–26, 2026
The Schuster Center at 1 W 2nd St, Dayton, Ohio 45402
10 Tony Awards!
Annie Oakley Days Festival
July 24–26, 2026
Darke County Fairgrounds at 800 Sweitzer St,, Greenville, Ohio 45331
Western arts, music, parade, contests
Clark County Fair
July 24–31, 2026
4401 South Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio 45502
Live entertainment, rides, antique show, livestock show, truck tug-o-war, and more
Dayton Celtic Festival
July 24–26, 2026
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Everything’s Irish!
Dayton Mac N’ Cheese Fest
July 24, 2026
905 E. Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Mac and Cheese inspired dishes
Brit Floyd
July 24, 2026
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
July 25, 2026
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert
Collectibles Shopping Spree
July 25, 2026 (+Aug 1, and Sept 5)
Fairfield Commons Mall at 2727 Fairfield Commons, Beavercreek, Ohio 45431
Find your favorite collectible!
KidzFest
July 26, 2026
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Boulevard, Kettering, Ohio 45429
Circus-themed fun with activities and workshops
Shelby County Fair
July 26–August 1, 2026
655 South Highland Ave, Sidney, Ohio 45365
Domestic and livestock shows, amusement rides, demolition derby, tractor pull, local band performances, delicious food
Anne Wilson
July 31, 2026
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Boulevard, Kettering, Ohio 45429
Concert
Motown Sounds of Touch
July 31, 2026
RIverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
7pm–9pm; outdoor concert
July Events in Southeast Indiana
Madison Regatta and Festival
July 3–5, 2026
Madison’s Riverfront at Vaugh Dr., Madison, Indiana 47250
Ragatta weekend and Roostertail Festival; 7/4: 10pm fireworks
7/3: Hometown USA Parade
College Corner’s Old Fashioned 4th of July
July 4, 2026
Stateline Ballpark at 298 Church St., W, College Corner, Indiana 47003
3pm–10pm; Parade and activities begin at 3pm; fireworks at 10pm
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Hidden Valley Lake Fireworks
July 4, 2026
19303 Schmarr Dr, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Fireworks at dusk; near the beach, dam, and POA Community Center
Lawrenceburg – Family 4th Fest
July 4, 2026
5K run, a golf cart parade, community booths, live music, fireworks show at dusk
Liberty 4th of July Parade
July 4, 2026
Union County Courthouse, Liberty, Indiana 47353
Music, parade at 2pm, contests, food and more; fireworks at dusk
City of Madison Fireworks Extravaganza
July 4, 2026
Madison’s Riverfront at Vaugh Dr., Madison, Indiana 47250
10pm fireworks (parade on 7/3)
Rising Sun Fireworks
July 4, 2026
Along the Ohio River in Rising Sun, Indiana 47040
Celebration begins at 4pm; 10pm fireworks
Versailles Fireworks
July 4, 2026
Versailles State Park at 1387 US 50 at Versailles, Indiana 47042
Fireworks shot over Versailles Lake
Tri-State Antique Market
July 5, 2026 (+Aug 2, Sept 6, Oct 4)
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds at US 50, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Discover an old gem
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Music on the River
July 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026 (+Thursdays thru August 27)
Lawrenceburg Civic Park at 111 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
7–9pm; bring chairs and blankets
Music in the Park
July 10, 2026 (+August 14)
Bicentennial Park at 106 Vaughn Dr., Madison, Ohio 47250
6pm–8pm; bring a lawn chair
Shiner Pride Car Show
July 12, 2026
Downtown Rising Sun, Indiana 47040
View cool cars
Music on the Square
July 18, 2026 (+August 15 and Sept 12)
Versailles, Indiana 47042
5:30pm–9pm
