Looking for something special to do on Father’s Day in Cincinnati? Here are a few ideas for some great local fun… some are free for the entire family and some are free for Dad.
All events are for 2024 Father’s Day in Cincinnati, Ohio.
And Father’s Day is June 16, 2024 by the way. 🙂
Schutzenfest Cincinnati, America’s oldest German Fest, will cover the grounds of Kolping over Father’s Day Weekend (June 14-16). Enjoy some great German food, beer, and wine – all set up amongst a fun festival atmosphere. Hours are Friday 6-11pm, Saturday 3-11pm, Sunday 1-9pm.
BB Riverboats is offering Father’s Day Cruises on June 16th. Take a brunch cruise from 1 to 3pm or a dinner cruise from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum is open on Father’s Day weekend (Reds are out of town). Kids 12 and under enjoy free admission as do active military and veterans. Take Dad on a self guided tour through the museum and follow it up by exploring Smale Riverfront Park or any of our favorite parks along the riverfront.
Dads get in free at The Cincinnati Zoo for Father’s Day, June 16, 2024. When you arrive at the Zoo, please let their employees at the turnstiles know that you are a father in order to receive free admission for the day.
Jungle Jim’s International Market hosts an International Craft Beer Festival, June 14-15. With your commemorative tasting glass and your trusty tasting guide in hand, you’ll be welcomed into the festival by 400 beers from over 100 breweries. You’ll get to commune with like-minded beer enthusiasts, sample and sip all night long, and use your tasting guide to take notes on your favorites. Tickets required.
Catch a movie at a drive-in movie theater. Father’s Day flicks include: TBA
The Burlington Antique Show is at the Boone County Fairgrounds on Sunday, June 16 from 7am to 3pm. Shop from 200 antiques dealers at this antiques and vintage collectibles show.
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park is hosting their Fishing Derby on June 15, 10am-2pm. Test your skills in a catch-and-release contest that kids and adults can enjoy together, and learn about healthy watersheds with Butler County Soil and Water Conservation District. All crafts and activities are free with park admission.
Rookwood Pottery has a Behind the Scenes Tours on Saturday, June 15. Resident historian, George, will take you through the 88,000 square foot production facility to see where the artists handcraft pottery and architectural tile.
Aqua Adventures Waterpark is offering free admission for Dad (with a paying child admission) on Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16, 2024.
If the dad in your life enjoys a nice cold beer, visit a local brewery. There are several in the area that have great outdoor spaces for kids to run around in while those 21+ can drink some local brews.
Pack a picnic and head to Miami Whitewater Forest for a day of relaxation and fun with Dad. They have great walking and biking trails, fishing spots, boat rentals, and much more.
For this year’s post, every Father’s Day there is the Wrangler Run https://www.wranglerrun.com/ for the Active Dad! Awards are provided for the top Dad/Daughter finisher and Dad/ Son finisher. This race benefits a family who lost their Dad to a brain aneurysm a few years ago.
How about the Star Wars Costume Exhibit at the Museum Center? They are even offering Reds packages and discounts!
Sold out this weekend!
Maslow’s Army and LaRosa’s are teaming up on Fountain Square today at 5:00pm to provide free pizza dinners to help fight hunger. This is a free family friendly event. All are in couraged to attend. We will be passing out new and gently used clothes, new under garments, socks, bed rolls, and more. The first 30 volunteers will receive free Chipotle!! Contact Maslow’s Army-Samuel Landis for more details or check us out on FB at Maslow’s Army. Thanks in advance