August in Cincinnati – it’s likely to be our hottest month of the year. But we won’t let that stop us from enjoying some events around town, right?
From River Days to Meteor Shower and Movie Night to the kickoff for Oktoberfest season, August is shaping up to be a great end to the summer of 2024.
Enjoy this month long list of Things to Do in Cincinnati for the month of August:
August 1-4: Glier’s Goettafest continues! Enjoy all things goetta plus live music and family fun. Thursday and Friday hours: 5-11pm. Saturday hours: noon-11pm. Sunday hours: noon-9pm. Happening at Newport’s Festival Park at the Levee.
August 1: Smale Family Fun Days are happening at Smale Riverfront Park, 10am-1pm.
August 1: There’s a Touch a Truck happening at Weller Park (8832 Weller Rd., Montgomery), 9am – noon. Honk, touch, and explore the trucks! They will have Public Works, Police, and Fire vehicles for everyone to climb aboard.
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August 2-3: The St. Bernard German Luau is happening on Friday and Saturday on Washington Ave. between Vine and Tower Ave in the Village of St. Bernard. Enjoy live music, great food, a doggie costume contest, game booths, and more. They’ll even have a parade on Saturday starting at 12:30 pm.
August 2-4: New Richmond is hosting River Days. Enjoy the cardboard boat regatta, live music, carnival games and rides, a poker tent, inflatables for the kids, and more. Fireworks too!
August 3: There’s a Back-to-School Block Party happening at Liberty Center, compliments of MidPointe Library Liberty and Le Macaron French Pastries. Enjoy miniature golf, a mad scientist show, giant race track, DJ, gelato popsicles and more! Activities will be located in The Park and The Square, noon- 2pm.
August 3: Westside Market (showcasing over 100 local vendors, food trucks and offers family fun activities) will be at Westwood Town Hall, 10am-3pm.
August 4: It’s time for Fibonacci Brewing Co’s once a month Farmers Market, 12-3pm.
August 6: It’s National Night Out 2024! National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. NNO provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
August 6 National Night Out events include:
- The Cincinnati Police Department is hosting multiple National Night Out events on Tuesday, August 6. They’ll have events at Districts 1-5 with times varying by location.
District 1: Ziegler Park, 4-7pm - Loveland and Hamilton Township Police Departments will join together for the National Night Out, August 6, 6-9pm at Oeder’s Lake (1369 E US Highway 22 and 3, Morrow).
- Join the Colerain Police Department for fun, games, and community on Aug. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at 4300 Springdale Rd.
- The City of Milford will celebrate National Night Out from 6-9pm on August 6 at Scene 75 (876 US 50).
- Clermont County Sheriff invites you to the Batavia Township Community Park on August 1 for a National Night Out celebration starting at 6pm. They’ll have free food and drinks, kids games, music, K9’s, the Dive Team, Fire and EMS, a bounce house, and more.
- The City of Reading will usually holds a National Night Out event at Koenig Park. Details are not out yet.
August 7: Pierce Township hosts a community celebration for National Night Out and it includes food, live music, games, prizes, and fun. Their event starts at 6pm and is held at Locust Corner Park (961 Locust Corner Rd.).
August 9-10: The On Point Music Festival is happening at Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove. Enjoy performances from Harbour, Coastal Club, Tweens, the Tillers and more. And if that’s not your jam, come out for the roller rink, beach volleyball, and pickleball tournament. All activities are open to all levels. No admission charged.
August 10: The O.F.F. Market will be at Summit Park, 10am-4pm. The O.F.F. Market is a monthly marketplace that brings together small businesses, artisans, brewers, bakers, farmers and the like to provide a unique shopping experience that supports strong community connections and strives to grow a hearty local economy.
August 10: The Hamilton Flea, Hamilton’s first curated, urban artisan market, will be at Marcum Park from 10am to 4pm.
August 11: Kidchella Family Music Festival is happening at Cottell Park in Deerfield Twp, 1-5pm. This free event will be filled with music from local artists, local vendors, Deerfield Fire Rescue, Warren County Sheriff’s Office, yummy treats to purchase, and more!
August 14: Krohn Conservatory is hosting Game Night, 6-8:30pm. Join Woodburn Games during Krohn’s “Butterflies in Space” for August’s game night featuring “Apiary” by Stonemaier Games. Each ticket includes 2 slices of pizza. We will also have water and lemonade available to drink. Please bring any other snacks you wish to enjoy. Tickets required.
August 15: Great Parks will be celebrating National Night Out at Winton Woods Harbor, 5-8pm. Bring the whole family and get an up-close look at all kinds of emergency vehicles – EMS, K-9, and SWAT units – and enjoy games, music, food, and camaraderie.
August 17: The City Flea (plus a Kids Market) will be at Washington Park, 10am-4pm.
August 15: It’s time for the Ault Park Summer Music Festival, 6-10pm. Join in for fantastic live music from Floyd and the Walkmen. Admission is FREE. Local favorite food, craft beer/wine/hard seltzer and water will be available for purchase. They will be providing inflatables & games, and volunteer organizations will have kids’ crafts and activities from 6-8pm. Astronomer Dean Regas and his colleagues will also set up telescopes for you to view the Moon and stars after dark (weather permitting).
August 16-18: Charm at the Farm Vintage Market will be in Lebanon. Tickets required.
August 17-18: It’s Storybook Weekend at Glenwood Gardens / Highfield Discovery Garden. Enjoy fun activities featuring a Harry Potter theme. Find out your Hogwarts house, make a wand, learn some-parcel tongue and much more. Click here for the calendar and then go to August 17 / 18 to see the event. $6/person.
August 17: Head to Heritage Village Museum (at Sharon Woods) for Escape the Village, an escape room style challenge. Choose from one of two escape room adventures: “Morgan’s Raiders of the Lost Art” or “Leaving the Station.” Each session can accommodate four to eight people. Reservations required.
August 18: The Burlington Antique Show is at the Boone County (KY) Fairgrounds, 6am-3pm. Admission charged, parking is free. Rain or shine.
August 19-25: It’s Cincinnati Wing Week!
August 23-25: Germania kicks off Oktoberfest season with their 52nd Oktoberfest. Hours are Friday: 6-11pm, Sat.: 2-11pm, Sunday: 12-7pm. Admission charged.
Want to see the complete list of Cincinnati Oktoberfests? Give this a click!
August 23-25: It’s Hamilton County Appreciation Days at the Cincinnati Zoo. Hamilton County residents get half-price admission on Aug. 23-25. Tickets required.
August 24: Get a Taste of Reading at Koenig Park, noon – 11pm. Enjoy 15+ food and drink booths, 40+ crafters and vendors, music from Soul Pocket (6:30-10:30) & The Lil’ Heat (12:30 – 4:30), raffles, kid games, and more.
August 30: Art After Dark will be at The Cincinnati Art Museum. “Finesse” will feature a streetwear Couture Show presented by BlaCk OWned Outerwear and Cincinnati Art Museum. Get an exclusive sneak peek at BlaCk OWned Outerwear’s fall collection and enjoy music from DJ Prymtime, immersive experiences, cash bars, food for purchase, and free admission to The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century.
August 31: It’s a Kids Fun Day at Green Township Veterans Park, 11am-2pm.
