If you’re looking for some July fun in Cincinnati, we’ve got you covered! Summer is here and it’s time to get outside and play! July events not to be missed: Cincinnati Burger Week, Goettafest, artisan markets, and much more!
Enjoy this month long list of Things to Do in Cincinnati for the month of July:
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July 3: Smale Family Fun Day is bringing the summer fun! They’ll have bounce houses, puppet shows, petting zoos, live music, and free ice cream. The event will be at Smale Riverfront Park from 10am-1pm. New this year: Smale Family Fun will feature a low-sensory hour from 9-10am.
July 5: Head to Sawyer Point for the All American Birthday Bash, 2-10pm. Rev up your engines for an unforgettable showcase of American cars and more. Plus, enjoy the rhythm of the road with live music from Crown Watts, The Classic Rock Experience, and Thunderstruck.
July 5: Strap on your skates and enjoy the outdoor Sawyer Point Roller Skating Rink, 11am-2pm. Features Funky WakeNSkate theme with a DJ.
July 9: Enjoy the Krohn Conservatory’s summer butterfly show, ‘Gothica Botanica’, for this special event – Game Night at Krohn Conservatory, 6-8:30pm. Woodburn Games will be on hand and the featured game is Kutna Hora. Tickets required.
July 7-13: It’s Cincinnati Burger Week! Chow down on $7 or $8 burgers from restaurants all over Cincinnati. A few spots we’ll be hitting up include Sammy’s (yum!), Miamiville Trailyard, and Nation.
July 11: Shakespeare in the Park opens for its 2025 debut with A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Shows continue throughout the city until August 31.
July 12: The Westside Market, a curated event made up of some of Cincinnati’s finest local businesses, mobile boutiques, artist, vintage sellers and food trucks will be at Westwood Town Hall Rec Center, 10am-3pm.
July 12: The Hamilton Flea, Hamilton’s first curated, urban artisan market, will be at Marcum Park from 10am to 4pm. Live music too!
July 12: The O.F.F. Market makes 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.
July 12: Families Create! will be at the Weston Art Gallery. Hannah Parrett will wow you with colors, patterns and textures. Meet her and make a wonderous wall hanging. Starts at 10am. Tickets required.
July 13: It’s the monthly meeting of the Pigs Aloft Kite Association and you can join them as they fly their extraordinary kites at the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting in West Chester. This event is weather permitting.
It’s time for local corn! Find all of our local Farmers Markets here.
July 12: Pyramid Hill is hosting Family Fun on the Hill. The event is included with the cost of admission to the park.
July 12-13: Cincy Blues Fest will be at Village Green Park in Fairfield on Saturday from 2:30 to10:30pm and Sunday from 12 to 6pm. Enjoy loads of live music at this outdoor music festival. They’ll have a variety of great food, beer, and drinks. The park is in a DORA area. Please no tents, umbrellas or pets. You’re welcome to bring your own chairs or blankets. Admission and parking are both free.
July 13: The Cincinnati Observatory hosts Sunday History Tours. Tickets are required. This special program offers those seeking to learn more about the Observatory’s history a more detailed, in-depth guided tour at Noon or 1:30pm. Tours last about 45-60 minutes with plenty of time for questions and some behind-the-scenes fun! Perfect for local history, astronomy and science buffs ages 12 and up.
July 17: It’s time for another Ault Park Summer Music Festival, 6-10pm. Join in for fantastic live music from the band Mojo Rizin. Admission is free. Local favorite food, craft beer/wine/hard seltzer and water will be available for purchase. Inflatables, games, and volunteer organizations will have kids’ crafts and activities from 6-8pm.
July 18-19: Outdoor Adventure Expo is back for 2025!
Friday: Bring your youngest friends and family members for an entire day dedicated to introducing children to the wonders of outdoor exploration and adventure! Children will engage in activities such as fishing, rock wall, golf, biking, paddling and more for free!
Saturday: Families and adults can explore Great Parks and partners’ outdoor recreation and educational offerings and take their mark at 8am for the 5k or 10k race!
Happening at Winton Woods Harbor, 10am-4pm (both days).
July 18-20: Head to Newport Festival Park for the Bacon, Bourbon, and Brew Festival. Try limited edition bourbons, a Bourbon Bar, bourbon and bacon foods, and more. Hours are Friday: 5-11pm; Saturday: 12-11pm; Sunday 12-9pm.
July 19: Strap on your skates and enjoy the outdoor Sawyer Point Roller Skating Rink, 5-10pm. The theme is Sunset Skate and will features a DJ.
July 19: Vinoklet Winery hosts Summer Fair 2025. Enjoy a full day of music with two bands, crafts, food, and fun. See site for full details.
July 19: The City of Montgomery is celebrating Bastille Day, 4-11pm. Enjoy a night of food and entertainment in downtown Montgomery.
July 19: The City Flea will be at Washington Park, 10am-4pm
July 19: Head to Findlay Market for their Night Market, 5-10pm. Shop, dine, and drink under the stars with their thriving Outdoor Market.
July 19: AfriFest: Taste of Africa is a free, kids/family-friendly summer festival showcases live entertainment, AfroBeats, drumming and dancing, and a stunning fashion , offering an immersive cultural experience. The festival welcomes a diverse range of vendors, including food vendors, food trucks, non-food vendors, and exhibitors, creating a lively marketplace filled with authentic African cuisine, handcrafted goods, and unique products.
July 20: National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 20, 2025 events and specials aren’t out yet but we’re watching for news from….
- Aglamesis
- Graeter’s
- Dairy Queen
- The Cone (in West Chester)
- Sprinkles (in Goshen)
- and more
July 20: The Burlington Antique Show is at the Boone County (KY) Fairgrounds, 6am-2pm. Admission charged, parking is free. Rain or shine.
July 23: Enjoy the Krohn Conservatory’s summer butterfly show, ‘Gothica Botanica’, for this special event – Game Night at Krohn Conservatory, 6-8:30pm. Woodburn Games will be on hand and the featured game is Castles of Mad King Ludwig. Tickets required.
July 24-27: It’s time for Glier’s Goettafest! 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.
July 25: Art After Dark is at The Cincinnati Art Museum.Theme TBA. Free admission. RSVP not required.
July 27: The Cincinnati Observatory hosts Sunday History Tours. Tickets are required. This special program offers those seeking to learn more about the Observatory’s history a more detailed, in-depth guided tour at Noon or 1:30pm. Tours last about 45-60 minutes with plenty of time for questions and some behind-the-scenes fun! Perfect for local history, astronomy and science buffs ages 12 and up.
July 31 – August 3: Glier’s Goettafest – weekend #2! 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.
