April in Cincinnati means blooms of all sorts, warmer weather, the return of live outdoor music, and so much more. Get ready to spend some time outside and have some spring fun!
Enjoy this month long list of Things to Do in Cincinnati for the month of April:
April 3: Grab your favorite four legged buddy and head to Washington Park for Yappy Hour: Tulips and Tails, 6-8pm.
April 4: Tunes and Blooms returns to the Cincinnati Zoo for April, 2024 (weather dependent). On Thursdays during Tunes & Blooms, Cincinnati Zoo admission is free after 5pm. Parking is $10. Music starts at 6pm.
Get our tips for Tunes and Blooms here.
April 5: The NKU Planetarium has free public shows on Friday evenings. The show for April 5 is “Totality”. Total solar eclipses are a rare and beautiful phenomena, and in this new planetarium show you will learn how eclipses happen, how to safely view one, and where two eclipses take place. You will learn the history of eclipse watchers and how to observe safely. Doors open 30 minutes before the start of the show. Seats are first come, first served. No reservations required. Donations accepted with a suggested donation of $5/person.
April 6: Winton Woods / Parky’s Farm hosts Barnyard Bonanza: Farmer for an Hour (for ages 6-12), 10-11am. Learn about some of the things we do to keep the animals at Parky’s Farm happy and healthy. Be ready to get messy and help out with some farm chores. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Find this event on their calendar when you click on April 6.
April 6: Creek Week kicks off for Great Parks. Put on your water shoes and head to Winton Woods Kingfisher Trailhead at 1pm. Try your luck at catching crayfish, find ancient fossils or just have fun playing in a beautiful aquatic habitat. Clothes appropriate for shallow wading recommended, must have appropriate footwear. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Find this event on their calendar when you click on April 6.
Find our long list of Eclipse Events here!
April 11: Tunes and Blooms returns to the Cincinnati Zoo for April, 2024 (weather dependent). On Thursdays during Tunes & Blooms, Cincinnati Zoo admission is free after 5pm. Parking is $10. Music starts at 6pm.
Get our tips for Tunes and Blooms here.
April 11: Signs and Songs is happening at the American Sign Museum. Ricky Nye Inc. is the featured band. Doors open at 6:30pm, music from 7-9pm.
April 12: Head to Music Hall for Silent Movies Made Musical with the Mighty Wurlitzer. Master organist Tedde Gibson will be mastering the Albee Theatre Mighty Wurlitzer organ in Music Hall Ballroom while screening Captain January and Carmen Jr. Tickets required.
April 12: The NKU Planetarium has free public shows on Friday nights. April 12’s Planetarium Show for Kids includes: Max Goes to the Moon, 7-8pm. Max (the dog) and a young girl named Tori take the first trip to the Moon since the Apollo era. Along the way, the story sets the stage for the more sophisticated science of the “Big Kid Box” sidebars, which cover topics including “Phases of the Moon,” “Wings in Space?,” and “Frisbees and Curve Balls on the Moon” — all thoughtfully explained so that grownups and children can learn together about science. Doors open 30 minutes before the start of the show. Seats are first come, first served. No reservations required. Donations accepted with a suggested donation of $5/person.
April 13: Fishing for Beginners is being offered at Lake Isabella starting at 1pm. Whether you are new to the sport or want to improve your skills, join in to learn the basics of fishing. They can supply a limited number of fishing rods on a first-come, first-served basis. Anglers are free to bring their own closed reel rods as well. Register by April 12. Find the event when you click on their calendar – April 13.
April 13: Sign up for a Complimentary Behind the Scenes Tour at Rookwood Pottery as part of Rosie Day. Join in at the studio and go behind-the-scenes to experience the magic behind the creation of a new Rookwood Tile! Resident tour guides will take you through the 88,000 square foot production facility to see some of their artists in action, while sharing step-by-step how each piece is handcrafted. Use code ROSIE at checkout to secure your complimentary tour ticket. See their site for details.
April 14: Make a stop at Rhinegeist Brewery for Art on Vine, a monthly local art show and sale featuring 80+ Ohio artisans and their wares.
April 15-21: Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week is back! Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week is a limited-time offer for locals to experience fine dining at a considerably reserved cost.
April 17: Opera Rap returns for 2024! The April session features Violetta’s Chosen Family. As a preview to Cincinnati Opera’s 2024 production of Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata, stage director Trevore Ross explores this beloved masterpiece as an ode to the outsider. Tickets are free but you must grab them now as this will fill up.
April 18: Tunes and Blooms returns to the Cincinnati Zoo for April, 2024 (weather dependent). On Thursdays during Tunes & Blooms, Cincinnati Zoo admission is free after 5pm. Parking is $10. Music starts at 6pm.
Get our tips for Tunes and Blooms here.
April 18: Blooms and Berries is throwing a Ladies’ Night event, 5-8pm. Enjoy wine, complimentary cheese and fudge sampling. Enjoy the music and shop their fully stocked, GORGEOUS garden center while you enjoy a lovely evening with your friends.
April 19: The NKU Planetarium has free public shows on Friday nights. The April 19 show includes: Making of a Star and Her Entourage, 7-8pm. Discover how human thought and understanding have changed dramatically over the centuries and explore how stars form and how x-rays from the forming star may impede the formation of planetary systems. Doors open 30 minutes before the start of the show. Seats are first come, first served. No reservations required. Donations accepted with a suggested donation of $5/person.
April 20: It’s opening day at Kings Island!
April 20-22: Cincinnati Nature Center will offer free admission for all at Rowe Woods and Long Branch Farm and Trails in celebration of Earth Day. This offer is only good for April 20-22, 2024. From fun family programs to our Spring Native Plant Sale, there’s something for everyone to do to connect to the Earth this month.
April 21: Cincinnati Nature Center hosts an Earth Day Sunrise Hike, 6-7:30am. You’ll enjoy spotting wildlife and wildflowers in several different habitats around the Nature Center on this moderately paced hike. You’ll end the adventure with coffee and a treat. Registration required.
April 21: The Burlington Antique Show has its first show of the season at the Boone County (KY) Fairgrounds, 7am-3pm. Admission charged, parking is free. Rain or shine.
April 21: History in Bloom will take over the grounds at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum on April 21, 12-4pm. They’ll have tours of the grounds, horse drawn carriage rides (noon-3:30pm), and you can meet some of the more notable “residents” as you wander the grounds.
April 21: Gorman Heritage Farm is offering a Bed Preparation and Soil Health Workshop, 12:30-4:30pm. Join Jason Kamp, the farm’s Garden Educator, as he shares his knowledge of all things soil in an indoor talk, provides a guided tour of their very own garden production spaces, and leads a hands-on soil work & bed preparation demonstration out in the market garden. Tickets required.
April 21: Head to Findlay Market for their Findlay Kitchen Tasting Event, 10am-4pm. Sample the various cuisines from our Findlay Kitchen Members! This tasting event is centered around the small businesses who are Members of Findlay Kitchen. Advance, online ticket purchase required; no on-site ticket sales.
April 22: Benken Florist is hosting Seed Starting 101 Workshops. Choose from a 1pm or 6pm start time. Advance registration required.
April 25: Tunes and Blooms returns to the Cincinnati Zoo for April, 2024 (weather dependent). On Thursdays during Tunes & Blooms, Cincinnati Zoo admission is free after 5pm. Parking is $10. Music starts at 6pm.
Get our tips for Tunes and Blooms here.
April 26: Art After Dark will be happening at the Cincinnati Art Museum, 5-9pm. Free admission. RSVP not required. Please arrive early or consider taking an Uber/Lyft. Parking is limited.
April 26: The NKU Planetarium has free public shows on Friday nights. The April 28 Planetarium Show for Kids includes: One World, One Sky, 7-8pm. Follow Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu. Doors open 30 minutes before the start of the show. Seats are first come, first served. No reservations required. Donations accepted with a suggested donation of $5/person.
April 27-28: Asian Food Fest will be happening on Court Street Plaza. Hours are Saturday and Sunday: 11am-10pm. Celebrating its 13th year, fans of Asian Food Fest will enjoy a mouthwatering tour of Asian foods, in the form of small plates. Attendees can also expect live entertainment, local craft and Asian beer, fun family activities, and more.
April 27: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park hosts Art & Earth Day. In partnership with local universities and other non-profits, celebrate Arbor Day, Earth Day, and International Sculpture Day with Park hosted events for the whole family.
April 27: Celebrate Earth Day at Summit Park with the Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival (12-5pm). Learn all about the ways that plastic impacts our planet. Enjoy live music, local food trucks, and animal encounters among Greater Cincinnati area leaders in sustainability and environmental awareness.
April 27: There’s a Spring Market happening at the Oakley Kitchen Food Hall, 11am-4pm. Shop for unique + custom gifts just in time for Mother’s Day.
April 27: American Sign Museum is hosting Sign Crafting Saturday, 1-3pm. Included with your museum admission, you can explore the skills needed to become an expert sign maker. Play with different materials as you learn about different elements of sign making. Family friendly.
Check Out These Ongoing Events for April:
The Butterfly Show will be at the Krohn Conservatory – date are TBA
Enjoy Zoo Blooms all month long at the Cincinnati Zoo. As one of only two accredited botanical gardens in Ohio, the Cincinnati Zoo offers one of the largest tulip displays in the Midwest. Dubbed “Tulip Mania,” Zoo Blooms also features more than one million daffodils, hyacinths, flowering trees, shrubs and other spring bulbs exploding with color. No additional charge. This event is included with Zoo Admission.
