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 2025 Father’s Day in Cincinnati, Ohio.
And Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15, 2025 by the way. 🙂
Schutzenfest Cincinnati, America’s oldest German Fest, will cover the grounds of Kolping over Father’s Day Weekend (June 13-15). 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 15, 2025. 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.
Catch a movie at a drive-in movie theater. Father’s Day flicks include: TBA
Rookwood Pottery has a Behind the Scenes Tours on Saturday, June 14. Join in for an immersive, behind-the-scenes tour of their nearly 90,000-square-foot facility, where our artisans meticulously handcraft pottery and architectural tile. You’ll witness each step of the process, from raw materials to the final glaze, while diving deep into Rookwood’s rich history, evolving styles, and the artistry that continues to set us apart today.
Aqua Adventures Waterpark is offering free admission for Dad (with a paying child admission) on Saturday and Sunday, June 14-15, 2025.
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