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 2: Grab your favorite four legged buddy and head to Washington Park for Yappy Hour: Tails and Tulips, 6-8pm.
April 3: Tunes and Blooms returns to the Cincinnati Zoo for April, 2025 (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.
Find our long list of Lenten Fish Fries here!
April 4: The NKU Planetarium has free public shows on Friday evenings. The show for April 4 is “Legends of the Starts and the Power of the Sun”. Delve into the rich mythology behind the stars as you explore constellations with stories from Greco-Roman mythology (modified to be family-friendly). Learn how these ancient cultures interpreted the night sky, linking constellations to the myths of gods, heroes, and legendary creatures, bringing the night sky to life with timeless tales. Then transition into the life-giving power and destructive potential of our star in Sunstruck. This show explores the Sun’s fascinating history, its dynamic processes, and its profound influence on life and technology here on Earth.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 5: Go on a Bug Hunt at Sharon Woods, 1pm. Discover some of our native bugs and learn the important role they play in our ecosystem. They recommend closed-toe shoes, long pants, or bug spray as you will head slightly off trail on your search for local species. Find this event on their calendar when you click on April 5.
April 6: Join in for a Wildlflower Hike at Woodland Mound, 11am. Discover which flowers are in bloom on this guided hike. Meet at the Seasongood Nature Center. Find this event on their calendar when you click on April 6.
April 7-13: 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 9: Signs and Songs is happening at the American Sign Museum. The Hot Magnolias is the featured band. Doors open at 6:30pm, music from 7-9pm.
April 10: Tunes and Blooms returns to the Cincinnati Zoo for April, 2025 (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 10: Opera Rap returns for 2025! The April session features Fiddler on the Roof – How Fiddler Came to Be. In a special two-part evening, join preeminent Fiddler on the Roof scholar and author Alisa Solomon (Wonder of Wonders: A Cultural History of Fiddler on the Roof, Metropolitan Books) and Broadway scholar Ben Whiteley as they trace the origins, creation, and worldwide success of one of the most beloved musicals ever written. With rare video footage of the creative process and live musical performances, Solomon and Whiteley will share behind-the-scenes stories alongside excerpts from Fiddler’s beloved score. Whiteley will also offer a fascinating glimpse into “the songs that got away”—selections originally written for the show that were cut prior to its Broadway opening. Tickets are free (there is a ticketing fee) but you must grab them now as this will fill up.
April 11: The NKU Planetarium has free public shows on Friday nights. April 11’s Planetarium Show for Kids includes: Space Imagination, 7-8pm. Blast off into a fun-filled adventure with our special planetarium show for kids! Unleash your creativity with this interactive experience, encouraging participants to imagine and design their own constellations. Then, buckle up for Secret of the Cardboard Rocket, an exciting journey through the solar system as two kids embark on an imaginative space adventure in their homemade rocket. Along the way, they’ll visit planets, moons, and more, all while learning amazing facts about our cosmic neighborhood. This engaging and educational show is perfect for sparking curiosity and imagination in young space explorers! 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 12: Head to Findlay Market for their Spring into Freshness Tasting Tour, 2-3:30pm. This is a great opportunity to taste some new-to-you dishes and meet some of our Findlay Market business owners. Tickets are $35 and include all samples, drinks, and treats received during the tour. There are only 12 tickets available for this tour – buy yours today! Advance, online ticket purchase required; no on-site ticket sales.
April 13: 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 13: The Burlington Antique Show has its first show of the season at the Boone County (KY) Fairgrounds, 6am-3pm. Admission charged, parking is free. Rain or shine.
April 17: Tunes and Blooms returns to the Cincinnati Zoo for April, 2025 (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 19: The NKU Planetarium hosts Dome Floyd Laser Show, 8:15-9:15pm. Experience classic rock as never before, accompanied by dazzling visual effects during this planetarium/laser light show. Be sure to catch this sensational show created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s iconic album “Dark Side of the Moon.” Tickets required.
April 19: It’s opening day at Kings Island!
April 24-27: Cincinnati Ballet presents their Family Series featuring Snow White. A one-hour, narrated ballet, Snow White features Cincinnati Ballet Second Company – CB2 dancers and young performers from the Otto M. Budig Academy. It’s the perfect introduction to dance, even for the youngest members of your family. Arrive early for free lobby games, crafts, photos, and more. Tickets required.
April 24: 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 24: Head to Music Hall for Silent Movies Made Musical with the Mighty Wurlitzer. Master organist Brett Valliant will be mastering the Albee Theatre Mighty Wurlitzer organ in Music Hall Ballroom while screening the 1924 silent film Peter Pan. Tickets required.
April 24: Tunes and Blooms returns to the Cincinnati Zoo for April, 2025 (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 25: 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 26-27: Asian Food Fest will be happening on Court Street Plaza. Hours are Saturday and Sunday: 11am-8pm. Celebrating its 14th 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: Cincinnati Nature Center hosts a Foraging Experience: Ramp Harvest, 6-8pm. Learn by doing as you contribute to a cause. Enjoy each other’s company as you hand harvest ramps for this year’s foraged dinners. Ramps, also called wild leeks, are a culinary forest herb highly sought after, and considered a rare delicacy with a flavor blend similar to garlic and scallions. As an ephemeral spring plant, it’s only out for a short time and it’s sensitive to overharvest. Registration required.
April 27: History in Bloom will take over the grounds at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum on April 27, 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 26: 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 26: Celebrate Earth Day at Summit Park with the Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival (12-5pm). This event is a great opportunity to learn about environmental careers, sustainable practices, and ways to get involved in your community. Enjoy live music, local food, and interactive exhibits while connecting with like-minded individuals and organizations.
April 28: Join in for a Wildlflower Hike at Woodland Mound, 6pm. Discover which flowers are in bloom on this guided hike. Meet at the Seasongood Nature Center. Find this event on their calendar when you click on April 28.
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.
