If you’re looking for some February fun in Cincinnati, we’ve got you covered! Enjoy this month-long list of things to do.
February 1: Winter Hike Series from Great Parks of Hamilton County. This week’s hike is at Shawnee Lookout/Eagle’s Landing. Take part in this annual series of challenging and educational hikes, ranging from four to 5.5 miles, with informative stops to explore the parks’ natural history and unique features. All hikes last about two hours and conclude with soup, cookies and camaraderie. New this year, guests may select a themed winter hike experience (see below) or opt for the standard winter hike. Registration is required for each hike attended.
February 1: Head to the Cincinnati Art Museum for CAM Kids Day, 11am-3pm. Explore the museum with drop-in themed activities, story times, performances, and hands-on artmaking. New additions this year include family favorites such as Art Together: Artmaking for Families with Children Ages 3–5 (free, registration required), Family Studio: Artmaking for Families with Children Ages 6–12 (free, registration required), and Family Storytime and Gallery Walk (free, registration required). All are now a part of CAM Kids Days! This month’s theme is Celebrating Black Artists.
February 2: Chocolate in the Chapel is happening at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum. Local businesses will showcase their sweet treats in the Norman Chapel just in time for Valentine’s Day. Visitors will also be able to take a mini walking tour of the Norman Chapel led by Spring Grove’s expert docents. The tour will begin at 2pm.
February 2: Taft Museum of Art offers a Free Family Funday, 10am-4pm. Celebrate the opening of their newest exhibition, Mystery & Benevolence, with the whole family! Create your own works of art with your family and enjoy food specials inspired by the exhibition. Rock out with School of Rock Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in the afternoon. This is a free event! Registration is not required and museum admission is FREE on Sundays!
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February 8-9: The Cincy Boat Expo will be at the Sharonville Convention Center. Attendees can explore a vast display of more than 75 boats, including pontoons, deck boats and bow riders. Tickets required, parking is free.
February 8: Winter Hike Series from Great Parks of Hamilton County. This week’s hike is at Miami Whitewater Forest. Take part in this annual series of challenging and educational hikes, ranging from four to 5.5 miles, with informative stops to explore the parks’ natural history and unique features. All hikes last about two hours and conclude with soup, cookies and camaraderie. New this year, guests may select a themed winter hike experience (see below) or opt for the standard winter hike. Registration is required for each hike attended.
February 8: It’s Maple Sugaring Time at Caldwell Nature Preserve. Through hands on activities, participants will experience the arts and traditions of tapping a maple tree and see our evaporator in action! The visit also provides a history of Native American and Pioneer traditions and techniques for capturing, collecting, and cooking of maple syrup. This program is for families and adults. It is an outdoor program. Dress for the weather! Tickets required.
February 8: Winter Bird Walk at Cincinnati Nature Center. Start your weekend off right by joining their friendly birding group for a winter walk. The cold season is the perfect time to sharpen existing birding skills as the leaves are off the trees and birds are easier to spot! Beginners welcome. Preregistration is required. No experience necessary. This program is designed for adults.
February 12-16: The Cincy Boat Expo will be at the Sharonville Convention Center. Attendees can explore a vast display of more than 75 boats, including pontoons, deck boats and bow riders. Tickets required, parking is free.
February 12: Join an intimate discussion of literature in one of Cincinnati’s most iconic literary destinations–the Harriet Beecher Stowe as they host “Voices for the Truth Discussion Series”, Poetry of Robert Hayden. This event will be an interactive discussion with professor John Getz and author Kareem Simpson. The event is free but you do need to register. 7pm.
February 13: Full Moon Walk: Skunk Moon at Rowe Woods. Witness the night’s magic transform the trails as you all marvel at the full moon and reveal natural history happenings on this guided hike. Full Moon Walks provide rare opportunities to hike Nature Center trails when they’re normally closed. While each full moon walk varies, they generally stop periodically for natural history moments, special readings or simply to admire the shadows cast by the full moon. This program is recommended for adults and children 12+. Preregistration required.
February 13: The Friends of Music Hall present Bricks and Beer, Cincinnati Music Hall History and Hops. Enter the world of late nineteenth-century history as they uncover the surprising intersection of the Cincinnati beer industry and its contributions to the development of Music Hall. Tour parts of the building and quench your thirst with beer selections from Rhinegeist. Hops and history – it’s a two-for-one activity that’s bound to please the palate and the intellect. Tickets required.
February 14: Great Parks hosts Maple in the Moonlight at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve starting at 7pm. Kick off the maple sugaring season in the park after dark with this enchanting adults-only night out! Hike the wooded nature trail, then warm up by the fire and experience the journey of bringing maple syrup to your table. Create a maple syrup-inspired project to take home while savoring maple tastings and enjoying local music. Registration includes one drink ticket per person. 21+ and tickets required. Scroll down on the page (link above) to find this event.
February 15: Cincinnati Nature Center hosts Maple Fest, 1-5pm. Revel in the magic of maple season! Sample maple beer, hike through our beloved sugarbush, and join in games and activities that are sure to be fun for all ages. This program is entirely outdoors. Tickets required.
February 15: Garden Art: Guided Painting Class is happening at Glenwood Gardens, 2-4pm. Marvel at the beauty of nature and relax in a painting. A naturalist will guide you through a step-by-step process to create an acrylic painting of a nature theme for you to take home. A nice way to spend the afternoon with friends or family, all materials provided! Register by 2/12/2025. Find this event on their calendar (link above) when you click on Feb. 15.
February 15: Clermont County Parks hosts a Foraged Tea Time and Hike: Brewing with Maple Sap event at Clingman Park, 1-2pm. Join us for foraged tea time where participants will learn how to identify, harvest, and prepare teas with local plants in this hands-on program. Expect to spend some time outside to gather your ingredients. Geared towards adults, this free program requires preregistration.
February 16: Art on Vine. Celebrate “local love” at this month with Art on Vine at Rhinegeist Brewery. Shop and support some of Ohio’s coolest creatives and local makers at this monthly art show and sale. Noon – 6pm.
February 16: Gorman Heritage Farm is hosting a Seed Starting Workshop, 1-3pm. Join Jason Kamp, their Garden Educator, as he shares his knowledge of all things seeds in an indoor talk, provides a guided tour of the farm’s garden production spaces, and leads a hands-on seed starting activity. Great for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Registration required.
February 16: Head to Findlay Market for a Sweet and Savory Stroll. Work your way down a list of participating Merchants who will highlight the beautiful balance between sweet and savory in their one-of-a-kind samples. 10am-4pm.
February 15-16: Mittenfest at Washington Park, 11am-5pm. Mittenfest will feature craft beers, a DJ, tented food vendors, and other surprises. This is an outdoor event in February. Prepare for cold weather, dress accordingly. Mittens strongly encouraged! Tickets required.
February 19: Cincinnati Magazine presents “Breakfast for Dinner” at The Cincinnati Club, 6-8:30pm. This event will feature sweet and savory breakfast favorites, live music, and more. Tickets required.
February 20: Proper Pruning Techniques at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum. Spring Grove’s Horticulture Team will discuss pruning that is within the best accepted practice for any selected tree or shrub. They will explain the different types of pruning that can be done to plants. Remedial pruning will also be discussed to improve plant structure and appearance. You will go home with your questions answered and ideas to try in your landscape. This seminar will be indoors in the Historic Office. Registration required.
February 28: Cold Nights and Warm Spirits at Ault Park. Join your friends and neighbors for an evening of great whiskey, music and fun, and support Ault Park! Each ticket includes 7 one-ounce tastings from among more than 40 American, Canadian, Irish and Scotch whiskies, snacks and music. Tickets required.
February 28: It’s time for Art After Dark at the Cincinnati Art Museum, 5-9pm.
February 22: Cincinnati Nature Center hosts Maple Fest, 1-5pm. Revel in the magic of maple season! Sample maple beer, hike through our beloved sugarbush, and join in games and activities that are sure to be fun for all ages. This program is entirely outdoors. Tickets required.
All events were accurate at the time of this posting but things do happen and events do occasionally get canceled or postponed. You should always double check with the event source before you head out the door. Links for each event are provided so that you can be sure the date is still accurate before you head out.
