Outdoor Summer Fun

Summer is here which, means longer days full of fun and plenty of inexpensive date night opportunities! There are plenty of concerts, fireworks, outdoor movies, and more this summer that are sure to spark romance and not hurt your wallet. We’ve compiled a list of mostly free or otherwise affordable events that are the perfect way to enjoy your summer!

Rock Out at A Summer Concert

• The Central and Southern Ohio USO and Memorial Hall Present Jazz Ambassadors of the US Army Field Band “The Greatest Generation”: Sunday, June 30^th, from 2pm – 5pm at Memorial Hall OTR in Over-The-Rhine
• Live at Findlay: Fridays until October 20^th from 5pm – 7pm at the Findlay Market Biergarten in Over-The-Rhine
• It’s Commonly Jazz: Thursdays beginning in August from 6pm – 8pm at Eden Park
• P&G Friday Flow: Fridays until August 16^th 7pm – 10pm at Washington Park
• Roots Revival: Thursdays until August 29^th from 7pm – 9pm at Washington Park
• DBL Law OTR Performs: Sundays with varied show times until August 25^th at Washington Park
• The Fifth and Vine Live Series: Weekends until August 31^st from 7pm – 11pm at Fountain Square
• Taft’s Bluegrass Live Music Series: July 23^rd, August 20^th & September 10^th, begins 7:30pm at Taft’s Brewing Co. Brewpourium in Winton Place
• Summer Concerts in the Park: Saturdays from 7pm – 9pm from July 6^th – July 20^th at Winton Woods
• Summer Concert – Second Wind Band: Wednesday, July 10^th from 7pm – 9pm at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum
• Wednesdays in the Woods: Wednesdays until August 7^th at 7pm at Burnet Woods Park
• Rockin’ the Roebling: Thursdays until August 15^th from 6pm – 9pm at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn adjacent to Moerlein Lager House in The Banks, beer sales going to the Cincinnati Parks Foundation
• Sawyer Point Summer Concert Series: Fridays until September 21^st from 6pm – 10pm & Local Music Showcase: Tuesdays until August 6^th starting at 6:30pm – 10pm at Sawyer Point
• Cincy Blues Fest: Saturday, July 13^th from 4pm – 11:30pm at Smale Riverfront Park
• Summer Music on the Levee: Thursdays until September 5^th at 7pm at Newport on the Levee
• Sun Valley Bluegrass Festival: Saturday July 13^th from 4pm – 11pm at AJ Jolly Park, Tickets are $5 per person
• Kentucky Symphony Orchestra in Devou Park : July 13^th, August 3^rd, & August 31^st at 7:30pm at Devou Park
• Music @ BCM: Thursdays at 7pm through August 15^th at Devou Park, Tickets available at $5 for adults
• Blue Ash Summer Concert Series: Tuesdays until August 20^th at Blue Ash Nature Park & Fridays beginning June 14^th – August 23^rd at Blue Ash Towne Square
• Concerts in the Square: Wednesdays until August 28^th, concerts start at 6pm until 9pm at Liberty Center
• The Takeover Summer Concert Series: Thursdays until August 29^th from 6pm – 9pm at The Square at Union Centre
• Summer Fair: Saturday, July 13th from 11am – 9pm at Vinoklet Winery and Restaurant in Dunlap
• Groovin’ on the Green: Thursdays until August 22^nd concerts start at 7pm at Village Green, Fairfield
• Rivers Edge Summer Concert Series: Thursdays until September 14^th, music starts at 6:30pm at Marcum Park
• Concerts in the Square: Every other Friday until August 23^rd from 7pm – 10pm at Lawrence Square

Perfect for Picnics

Outdoor Cinema at the Park

• Movies in the Park: Tuesdays until August 27^th from 8pm – 11pm at Liberty Center
• Summer Cinema: Wednesdays until August 21^st from 9pm – 11pm at Washington Park
• Movie in the Park: Select Fridays starting at dusk until October 4^th at Village Green of Fairfield
• Cinema in the City: July 19^th, August 16^th, and September 20^th (rain date only) with live music starting at 7pm and movie starting at dusk, concessions and food available for purchase
• Boone County Parks: Various dates from June 20^th – August 16^th, movies begin at dusk at various locations
• Movie in the Park: Friday, August 23^rd from 8:30pm – 10:30pm at Beech Acres Park
• Movies in the Park: June 2th, July 26^th, August 23^rd, and September 27^th, movies begin at dusk at Deerfield Parks
• Free Sizzling Summer Entertainment Series: Fridays until August 16^th, movies begin at Dusk at Colerain Township Parks & Services

4^th of July Fireworks Shows

• 54^th Annual Independence Day Fireworks: July 4^th starting from 11am – 11pm at Ault Park with concessions available, fireworks start at 10pm
• Fourth of July Celebration: July 4^th from 6pm – 10pm at Washington Park, fireworks start at 9:50pm
• Stricker’s Grove 4^th of July Fireworks: July 4^th from 3pm – 11pm at Stricker’s Grove with concessions available, fireworks start at 10pm
• Red, White & Blue Ash: July 4^th from 4pm – 10:35pm at Summit Park with concessions available, fireworks start at 10pm
• Gee, Edgewood’s 4^th of July Extravaganza: July 4^th from 7:30 – 10:30pm at Freedom Park with concessions available, fireworks start at 10pm
• Rising Sun 4^th of July Celebrations: July 3^rd from 6pm – 10pm at Rising Sun with concessions available, fireworks start at 10pm
• Independence Day Celebration: July 3^rd from 6pm – 10:30pm at Colonial Park West with concessions available, fireworks start at 10pm
• Fairfield Red, White and Kaboom!: July 3^rd with concessions included at four locations including Harbin Park at 8pm, Village Green Park at 8pm, Marsh Lake: Red, White & Fish from 5pm – 11pm ($5 per person or free to season pass holders), and Fairfield Aquatic Center from 7pm – 11pm, fireworks start at 10pm
• New Richmond Freedom Fest: July 3^rd & 4^th at New Richmond on Front Street with fireworks starting at 10pm – 11pm
• Light Up Liberty: July 7^th from 6pm – 10:30pm in Hamilton with concessions available, fireworks starting at 10pm

Movin’ & Groovin’

• Outdoor Fitness & Yoga Series: Fitness Series, Tuesday Evenings, June – August from 7pm – 8pm at Winton Woods & Yoga Series, Tuesday Evenings, June – August 5:30pm – 6:30pm at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve | Ellenwood Nature Barn ($10 per class)
• Yoga Fit with Rooted Yoga: Saturdays until July 27^th from 9am – 10am at Devou Park, bring your own yoga mat
• Workout on the Green: Tuesdays until October 22^nd from 6pm – 8:30pm at Washington Park & P&G Workout on the Green: Wednesdays until October 23^rd from 6pm – 8:30pm at Washington Park
• Wellness on the Levee: Includes yoga, dance fitness, and Tai Chi classes for free in the Gallery Building at Newport on the Levee, see schedule for dates and times
• Salsa on the Square: Thursdays until September 26^th from 7pm – 9pm at Fountain Square
• Vintage Swing Dancing: Thursdays until December 22^nd from 8:30pm – 11:30pm at Liberty Exhibition Hall ($5 regular nights, $10 on band nights)
• Loveland Bike Trail: Explore the Little Miami State Park by cruising down a scenic paved trail on a bike! Need some gear for you bike or just want to rent? Check out Montgomery Cyclery on Karl Brown Way for all of your biking needs!