Check out a plethora of county fairs, a Greek festival, Pride celebrations and a flying circus airshow using our guide to events happening this week.
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Monday, June 22
Have fun at the Boone County 4-H & Utopia Fair
The Boone County Fair will be running all week. Catch livestock shows, 4-H exhibits from local kids, competitions involving horses, kids’ activities, live music, rides, and grab a bite to eat.
Details: Events start between 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road, Burlington. $15. See specific event start times here: boonecountyfair.org.
Check out the Pendleton County Fair
Have fun at the carnival, and see animal shows, pageants, tractor driving contest and more.
Details: Event times vary, Pendleton County Fairgrounds, 68 Fairgrounds Road, Falmouth. Runs June 21-27. $10 Monday-Thursday, $15 Friday & Saturday, $60 week-long passes, children 2-under free. Find specific event start times here: pcyouthfair.com.
Saddle up to the Dearborn County Fair
See horse and dog shows, compete in a scavenger hunt, plus watch muddy hogs, tractor pulls and more at this week-long event.
Details: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, 351 E. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg. Runs June 21-26. Free admission. dearborncountyfair.com.
Grab lunch on the square
At FSQ Eats, grab a coworker get a bite to eat at Fountain Square.
Details: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Runs through Oct. 30. myfountainsquare.com.
Come out to the Destination Monarch Butterfly Show
Trace the epic migration of the monarch butterfly across the United States and into Mexico.
Details: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Sunday, Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Walnut Hills. $12 adult, $8 ages 5-17, free ages under 5. Runs May 9-Aug. 9. cincinnati-oh.gov.
Cheer on your favorite Cincy baseball team
The Reds play the Brewers this week. Enjoy Budweiser 3-2-1 on Tuesday. Grab a Eugenio Suarez City Connect 1.0 Bobblehead and enjoy Business Day specials on Wednesday.
Details: 7:10 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. mlb.com.
Tuesday, June 23
Test your palate at ‘Cook & Learn: An Introduction to Herbs’
Enhance your favorite dishes with a chef-led introduction to herbs. Ticket includes light bites, beer and wine, Mojitos and white wine herb spritzers.
Details: 6-8 p.m., Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. $75 members, $80 non-members. cincymuseum.org.
Get ready to groove at Jazz at the Square
Enjoy live jazz music from local and regional acts. Grab your favorite drink and sway to the beat of a good tune.
Details: 5-8 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. Runs Tuesdays through Sept. 29. myfountainsquare.com.
See awesome Lego builds at Cincinnati Museum Center
At “Jurassic World by Brickman,” venture into a baby Brachiosaurus enclosure, and see Triceratops, Velociraptors, T. rex and more. Create your own hybrid dino in the DNA lab.
Details: Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Runs through Jan. 4, 2027. cincymuseum.org.
Learn about the legacy of Behringer-Crawford Museum
Behringer-Crawford Museum is celebrating 75 years of art, culture and community. History buffs can come learn more about the most cherished collections on display, such as glowing minerals. Check out the “Treasures from the Attic” exhibit, exploring 250 years of fashion and furniture.
Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Behringer-Crawford Museum, Devou Park, 1600 Montague Road, Covington. $9, $8 ages 60-up, $5 ages 3-17. “Treasures from the Attic” runs Feb. 14-Aug. 9. bcmuseum.org.
Wednesday, June 24
See ‘The Lion King’ musical at the Aronoff
Watch the beloved Disney film be brought to life on stage. This musical follows a young lion prince, Simba, as he overcomes tragedy and exile to reclaim his rightful place as king.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Runs June 10-July 5. cincinnatiarts.org.
Grab your cowboy boots for Southern Sessions
Enjoy live folk, roots and Americana music from a rotating list of performers.
Details: 5-8 p.m., Fifth Third Bank Center Stage, Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Runs Wednesdays through Sept. 2. myfountainsquare.com.
See ‘Folk Art: Self-Taught Artists. Self-Told Stories’
This exhibition celebrates 200 years of American ingenuity and the personal forces that move artists beyond contemplation to creation, offering guests a glimpse of the raw, authentic American spirit.
Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, Harmon Museum, Armstrong Conference Center, 105 S Broadway St., Lebanon. $10 in addition to standard museum admission. Runs through June 13. wchsmuseum.org.
Shop healthy and affordable foods at Northside Farmers Market
Browse over 20 vendors selling everything from fresh vegetables and fruits, bread, eggs and dairy, baked goods and pastries, jams, meats, ferments, soaps, spices, chocolate, coffee and more.
Details: 4-7 p.m., Northside Farmers Market, 4222 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Runs through Oct. 28. northsidefm.org.
Thursday, June 25
Head to the Hamilton County Fair
Browse the exhibits, shop from a variety of vendors, and see which animals will take home prizes.
Details: 4-11 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-10 p.m. Sunday, Hamilton County Ohio Fair, 7700 Vine St., Carthage. $15. hamiltoncountyfair.com.
Let the kids explore vehicles at Touch-A-Truck
Kids can honk horns, sit in a backhoe, check out the inside of an ambulance and police car, and cool off with a spray from a fire truck.
Details: 8-9 a.m., 412 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming. wyomingohio.gov.
Sip around Bacchanalian Society’s Wine Tasting
This wine tasting features Sauvignon Blanc, music from Jon Jon, food samples and raising money for charity. Participants sample wine throughout the night and vote for their favorite while each bottle’s brand name is hidden.
Details: 7-10 p.m., Ault Park Pavilion, 5090 Observatory Circle, Mount Lookout. $30. bacchanaliansociety.com.
Hear great music at Cincinnati Opera’s Summer Festival
Cincinnati Opera artists take to the cabaret stage in intimate performances part of the ‘Soul & Sound 2.0’ series.
Details: 8 p.m. Thursday, Wilkes Studio, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. cincinnatiopera.org.
Get ready to rock the Roebling
‘Rockin’ the Roebling Summer Concert Series’ is back and bringing the beats every Thursday night. Grab a beer from Cincinnati Lager House, relax and enjoy live music from a rotating list of performers.
Details: 6-10 p.m., Schmidlapp Event Lawn & Stage, 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Free. Runs Thursdays through Sept. 10. cincylagerhouse.com.
Grab a lawn chair for Songs at Sunset
Enjoy live music every Thursday in May. Hear a mix of Americana, bluegrass, blues, folk and roots rock.
Details: 6-8 p.m., Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. Runs Thursdays through May 28. summitparkblueash.com.
Salsa on the Square
Hear live salsa, merengue, cumbia and Latin jazz music from a rotating list of bands. Take part in a large dance class at Fountain Square. Or, if you’re already skilled, show off them moves!
Details: 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Runs Thursdays through September 25. myfountainsquare.com.
Friday, June 26
Jam out with Darius Rucker
Country artist Darius Rucker is bringing “Songs of the Summer Tour” to Riverbend this week. Joining him are special guests Lauren Alaina and Austin Williams.
Details: 7 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. riverbend.org.
Grab a bite to eat at Great Parks Burgers & Brews
Soak in those summer nights on the deck at Lake Isabella every other Friday. Enjoy live music from local artists, refreshing beverages, burgers and hot dogs grilled onsite.
Details: 6-9 p.m., Great Parks’ Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Symmes Township. greatparks.org.
Catch a free concert at Fountain Square
Visit Cincy’s Friday Night Nationals is a free concert series starting this summer. Performing this week: Izzy Escobar with Illiterate Light.
Details: 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. myfountainsquare.com.
Shop for art on Final Friday
Browse and buy art directly from the artists on Final Friday. There are more than 250 studios over four buildings, and shops will host artists. Artist of the month is Mary Kirk in studio 701-703.
Details: 5-9 p.m., Pendleton Art Center, 1310 Pendleton St., Pendleton. Valet parking is $10. Free admission. pendletonartcenter.com.
Party it up at Cincinnati Magazine’s Pride Party
At this massive outdoor cocktail party, there will be a queer local vendor market, drag shows, stage competitions, a flash dance mob, party games, unlimited mocktails and tasty treats, freebies, gifts, photo ops and more. DJ Boywife will play at the pop-up dance party.
Details: 5-8 p.m., Elm Street Plaza, 150 W 5th St., Downtown. $25. cincinnatimagazine.com/pride.
Appreciate Greek culture at Panegyri Greek Festival
At this weekend-long festival, enjoy Greek food like baklavas and gyros, music, dancing, cultural exhibits and church tours.
Details: 5-11 p.m. Friday, 3-11 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 7000 Winton Road, Springfield Township. $3 individual, $5 weekend pass, $10 family, free for ages 12 and under. panegyri.com.
Have a fun time at St. Veronica Festival
Enjoy live music, a flea market, a bourbon ring toss and more as you support St. Veronica Church.
Details: 6-11 p.m. Friday, 5-11 p.m. Saturday, 12:30-6 p.m. Sunday, 4473 Mount Carmel Tobasco Road, Anderson Township. saintmarymagdalene.org.
Check out St. John the Baptist Summer Festival
Enjoy live entertainment, booths, raffles and chicken dinner.
Details: 6-11:30 p.m. Friday, 5-11:30 p.m. Saturday, 1-7 p.m. Sunday, St. John the Baptist, 10010 Carolina Trace Road, Harrison. stjb.net.
Have more summer fun at The Festival at St. John XXIII
If you live in Middletown, soak up the summer church festival vibes this weekend.
Details: 6-midnight Friday, 4 p.m.-midnight Saturday, 3-9 p.m. Sunday, 3806 Manchester Road, Middletown. facebook.com.
Browse produce at the East Walnut Hills Farmers Market
Shop for fresh produce from local farmers while listening to live entertainment.
Details: 4-7 p.m., Madison Parking Lot, 1523 Madison Road, East Walnut Hills. Runs Fridays through Oct. 23. ewhfarmersmarket.com.
See ‘Artrageous’
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati will be putting on a performance of “Artrageous” this weekend. Expect a spectacle that’s a mix of music, dance and live painting.
Details: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Emery Theater, 1112 Walnut St., Downtown. thechildrenstheatre.com.
Saturday, June 27
Celebrate the last weekend of Pride month!
Don’t miss Cincinnati’s Pride Parade & Festival. Parade starts at Seventh, travels Vine past Fountain Square and ends at Sawyer Point Park. Festival spreads out throughout Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove.
Details: 11 a.m. parade, noon-8 p.m. festival, Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown. Free. cincinnatipride.org.
Rock out with The Guess Who
Classic rock legends Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman are bringing “Takin’ It Back Tour” to Riverbend this week. Joining them is special guest Don Felder (formerly of the Eagles).
Details: 7:30 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. riverbend.org.
Zoom around the 2026 Flying Circus Airshow
See over 200 model aircraft from helicopters to jets. Enjoy historical reenactments by skilled pilots.
Details: noon-3:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Butler County Regional Airport, 2820 Bobmeyer Road, Hamilton. $5, free for kids under 7. Free parking. rcflyingcircus.com.
Break a sweat at the Hyde Park Blast
Participate in a 4-mile run/walk at 7:30 a.m. and a kids’ fun run at 9 a.m. Cycling starts at 12:45 p.m., the block party starts at 4 p.m. and pro 1/2/3 men’s cycling starts at 8:30 p.m.
Details: 7 a.m.-11 p.m., Hyde Park Square, 2700 Erie Ave., Hyde Park. hpblast.org.
Bring the kiddos to Kids Fest
Enjoy hay wagon rides, a pie-eating contest, a balloon artist, food and games.
Details: 1-4:30 p.m., Hanover Township Park, Old Oxford Road, Hamilton. hanovertownshipohio.org.
Enjoy music at the Esplanade
Summer is the season for live, outdoor music. Get together with your community, grab a drink, and enjoy music from a new performer each week.
Details: 5-7 p.m., Castellini Esplanade, Smale Park, 146 W. Mehring Way, Downtown. Free. Runs Saturdays through Aug. 22. facebook.com.
Shop for produce at Montgomery Farmers’ Market
Buy goods from local farmers, crafters, wellness and soap producers and food producers.
Details: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Montgomery Elementary School, 9609 Montgomery Road, Montgomery. Runs Saturdays through October 31. montgomeryfarmersmarket.org.
Sunday, June 28
Meet avian ambassadors at the Raptor Inc. open house
Raptor’s highly skilled educators will be available to welcome guests, lead tours, conduct educational programs with our avian ambassadors, share biological artifacts and answer questions.
Details: 1-4 p.m., Raptor Inc., 961 Barg Salt Run Road, Milford. Free, donations appreciated. raptorinc.org.
Show up to see OTR Performs
Break out your lawn chairs and see local talent shine.
Details: 6-8 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. washingtonpark.org.
Get ready to rock at Fifth & Vine Live
Dance and sing along to anthems you know. Each night features a fan-favorite cover or tribute band from a rotating list of artists.
Details: 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Runs every Sunday through Aug. 30. myfountainsquare.com.
Spend Sunday on the Square
Shop at Hyde Park Farmers’ Market for vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, cheeses, pantry items, herbs, cut flowers, garden plants and artisan goods at this “growers’ market.”
Details: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hyde Park Square, 2700 Erie Ave., Hyde Park. Runs Sundays through October. hydeparkfarmersmarket.com.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Things to do in Cincinnati this week, June 22-28
Reporting by Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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