Looking for something special to do on Mother’s Day? Here are a few ideas for some great local fun.
All events are for Mother’s Day 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
And Mother’s Day is May 12, 2024 by the way. 🙂
We’re starting off the list with some things you can do all weekend long (and after Mother’s Day as well!). We have our list of Mother’s Day weekend events at the end.
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Mother’s Day Weekend Events in Cincinnati
Please be sure to check your event’s website on the day of your event as things do change.
Saturday, May 11:
The 53rd Annual Appalachian Festival will be at Coney Island. Enjoy food, music, Pioneer Village, storytelling, crafts, and more. Admission charged.
Smoke on the River BBQ Fest will be at Covington Plaza all weekend. The fest features some of the city’s best BBQ vendors, continuous live entertainment, and cold beverages. Hours are Friday: 5-11pm, Saturday: noon-11pm, and Sunday: 12-9pm.
Head to the Loveland Food Truck Rally! This family friendly event features an assortment of food trucks, entertainment and live music, and more. Happening 3-10pm along the Loveland-Madeira Corridor.
Enjoy an outdoor market with mom! The Hamilton Flea, Hamilton’s first curated, urban artisan market, will be at Marcum Park from 10am to 4pm. The City Flea will be at Washington Park, 10am-4pm. The O.F.F. Market makes its 2024 debut at Summit Park, 10am-4pm.
Treat Mom to The Real Taco Fest, happening at Smale Riverfront Park. A limited number of tickets are being sold and are offered in time increments in hopes of keeping the lines from getting long. Timed tickets are available for noon to 4pm and 5:30-9:30pm.
Sunday, May 12:
The Cincinnati Zoo will, once again, offer free admission for all moms on Mother’s Day (May 12). This has been an annual event each year for the zoo. When you arrive at the Zoo, please let their employees at the turnstiles know that you are a mother in order to receive free admission for the day.
Rhinegeist is having a Rooftop Brunch Mother’s Day Celebration, 10am – noon. All guests must be 21+.
Vinoklet Winery is hosting a Mother’s Day Lunch and Craft Show. Reservations are required for their buffet style lunch. You can enjoy the craft show without lunch and they will have grilled burgers and hot dogs available outside.
The Terrace Cafe at Cincinnati Art Museum is hosting a special Mother’s Day Brunch, reservations required.
Art on Vine is happening at Washington Park, 12-6pm. This is a monthly local fine art and hand made goods market hosting up to 60 local makers.
The 53rd Annual Appalachian Festival will be at Coney Island. Enjoy food, music, Pioneer Village, storytelling, crafts, and more. Admission charged.
Smoke on the River BBQ Fest will be at Covington Plaza all weekend. The fest features some of the city’s best BBQ vendors, continuous live entertainment, and cold beverages. Hours are Friday: 5-11pm, Saturday: noon-11pm, and Sunday: 12-9pm.
My Daughter has a Special Needs Child. Going thru a Divorce. Would Love to Show Her Butterfly Exibit
Loved brunch at Art Museum last year, so good!
I haven’t been to the Krohn Conservatory, but am thinking of going for Mother’s Day this year. I will be traveling about 90 minutes to get there and don’t want to be disappointed if there is a long wait. Does anyone know if it is very crowded usually on Mother’s Day.
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I volunteer at the Butterfly Show about once a week. Weekends are fairly crowded. When there is a line, 10 minutes is about the average wait. The warmer and sunnier it is, the more active the butterflies are. Worth the trip.
It will be packed!! Crazy crowded that day!
There is a line to get in, but due to the way they let people in once you get inside it is not crowded. Since you walk through the conservatory almost single file, and they only let so many people in, it is still nice once you get into the building.