Festivals and Events
Warmer weather brings an array of outdoor events that reflect the true spirit of the region. We kick-off the season with the uniquely Cincinnati Reds' Opening Day Parade and continue the celebration through spring and summer with many indoor & outdoor festivities including concerts, dances, and don't forget festivals!
Whether you enjoy the arts or the outdoors, new memories are in bloom in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Click here for great FREE events in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
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Monster Truck Championships and Thrill Show at Cincinnati Gardens
Nov. 21, 2009
Featuring Bigfoot and Bounty Hunter. With Transaurus, robotic car-eating dinosaur, and Glactron and Reptar.
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Christkindlmarkt presented by Germania Society of Cincinnati
Nov. 20 - 22, 2009
German food, crafts, candy, ornaments and entertainment.
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Cincinnati Museum Center
Nov 21-22, 2009
Latin American Culture Fest Cincinnati Museum Center
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Light Up the Square
Friday, November 27, 2009
Fountain Square- With Tree-Lighting, Fireworks and Skating Santa!
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Syrian Shrine Holiday Circus Extravaganza
Nov. 29, 2009
Cincinnati Gardens. Exotic animals, clowns, acrobats and more. Free parking.
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Final Friday
through Dec. 18, 2009
Main Street. Open house of shops and galleries from 12th to Liberty streets.
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Civil Rights Exhibit Featuring Negro Leagues Baseball in Cincinnati
thorugh Dec. 31, 2009
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum
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BB Riverboats
All season
All aboard for a breathtaking cruise on the beautiful Ohio River.
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Books by the Banks
at Duke Energy Convention Center 10/18/2009 This annual celebration of reading and books includes book signings, author panels, costumed storybook characters, and much more! -
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
All Season!
Five great museums, one historic location!
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Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Open Daily 9 am - 6 pm
Voted one of the top 10 Best Zoos for Kids
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Dent Haunted Schoolhouse
through Nov. 1
40 plus rooms including automotive and science class, and detention area with cage for bad students. Rated #6 on Top 13 America's Best Haunted Houses
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Fountain Square
All summer!
FREE music series 5 nights each week!
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Newport Aquarium
All year!
Come visit the coolest, largest jellyfish exhibit in the Midwest
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Newport on the Levee
All season!
A world away from every day! With a view of Cincinnati's dramatic skyline; a great selection of restaurants, shopping, entertainment, special events.
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Old West Festival
weekends September 12 to October 11
Ohio's One-of-a-Kind Old West Festival. Music, performers, food, rides, dress-up in historic clothing for a family photo op.
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USS Nightmare
Sept. 25 - Nov. 2, 2009
# Forty-minute tour of haunted boat. Three levels and more than 40 horrifying areas. One of the top haunts of the region!
Upcoming events
- Victory of Light Psychic Festival (Nov 21-22)
- Holiday Open House (Nov 21-22)
- Fine Jewelry Event (Nov 21-22)
- Weinlesefest Dance (Nov 21)
- Nature's Niche Gift Stores Holiday (Nov 21-22)
- Holiday Train Show (Nov 21-22)
- Clothing Giveaway (Nov 21)
- Laser Beatles (Nov 21-27)
- Pink Floyd Laser Show (Nov 21-28)
- Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Open House (Nov 21)
- Whisper of Christmas (Nov 21)
- Double-Giving International Bazaar (Nov 21)
- Gift Wrapping and Bow Demonstration (Nov 21-29)
- Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show (Nov 21-22)
- Thanksgiving Essentials (Nov 21)
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