Things to do in Cincinnati this week, April 13-19, 2026

From a FC Cincinnati home game to a bee festival to Kings Island’s opening, here’s your guide to the best events and things to do in Cincinnati this week.

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Monday, April 13

See one of the largest tulip displays in the world

At Cincinnati Zoo’s Zoo Blooms event, see more than one million daffodils, hyacinths, flowering trees, shrubs and other spring bulbs.

Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale. cincinnatizoo.org.

Tuesday, April 14

See ‘August Wilson’s: The Piano Lesson’

Set during the Great Depression, this play centers on a conflict between Berniece and her brother Boy Willie over the fate of a heirloom piano. Berniece values the piano for its historical significance, while Boy Willie views it as a path to financial opportunity.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Playhouse in the Park, The Rouse Theatre, 962 Mount Adams Circle, Eden Park. Runs April 11-May 3. cincyplay.com.

Roots for the Reds

The Cincinnati Reds play the San Francisco Giants this week.

Details: 6:40 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 12:40 p.m. Thursday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. mlb.com.

Enjoy fine dining at ‘Savor Cincinnati’

Cincinnati Magazine’s “Savor Cincinnati” dining series pairs talented chefs from different local restaurants and tasks them to collaborate and create one-night-only menus, including five courses and wine pairings. Proceeds benefit a different local charity each night.

Details: 6-9:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati, 1000 Broadway St., Pendleton. $125. Ages 21-up only. cincinnatimagazine.com.

Jam out to Lake Street Dive

Head out to the lawn and dance to music by Lake Street Dive and special guest Carrtoons.

Details: 6:30 p.m., MegaCorp Pavilion, 101 W. Fourth St., Newport. promowestlive.com.

Learn about the legacy of Behringer-Crawford Museum

Behringer-Crawford Museum is celebrating 75 years of art, culture and community. History buffs can come learn more about the most cherished collections on display, such as glowing minerals. Check out the “Treasures from the Attic” exhibit, exploring 250 years of fashion and furniture.

Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Behringer-Crawford Museum, Devou Park, 1600 Montague Road, Covington. $9, $8 ages 60-up, $5 ages 3-17. “Treasures from the Attic” runs Feb. 14-Aug. 9. bcmuseum.org.

Wednesday, April 15

Laugh along with Atsuko Okatsuka

Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka, known for her stand-up special “Father,” is coming to the Cincinnati area.

Details: 7 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. liberty.funnybone.com.

See ‘Folk Art: Self-Taught Artists. Self-Told Stories’

This exhibition celebrates 200 years of American ingenuity and the personal forces that move artists beyond contemplation to creation, offering guests a glimpse of the raw, authentic American sprit.

Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, Harmon Museum, Armstrong Conference Center, 105 S Broadway St., Lebanon. $10 in addition to standard museum admission. Runs through June 13. wchsmuseum.org.

Shop healthy and affordable foods at Northside Farmers Market

Browse over 20 vendors selling everything from fresh vegetables and fruits, bread, eggs and dairy, baked goods and pastries, jams, meats, ferments, soaps, spices, chocolate, coffee and more.

Details: 4-7 p.m., Northside Farmers Market, 4222 Hamilton Ave., Northside. northsidefm.org.

Thursday, April 16

Bring the kiddos to ‘The Family Series: Pinocchio’

This one-hour, narrated ballet about the story of a puppet who wants to be a real boy is the perfect introduction to dance for the little ones.

Details: 7 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. cballet.org.

Peruse beautiful works of art at StudioKroner

Check out the first solo exhibition in the gallery by founder Paul Kroner: “What Have I Done?”

Details: Opening reception 6-9 p.m. Thursday, continues noon-5 p.m. Thursday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. Saturday, StudioKroner, 130 W. Court St., Downtown. Runs April 16-May 23. studiokroner.com.

Rock the garden at Tunes and Blooms

Guests can explore wildlife habitats until dusk, grab concessions and hear a new performer every Thursday. This week’s performers: Jonny Estep Music and Nicole Polara.

Details: 6-8:30 p.m., Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale. Admission free after 5 p.m. Parking $10. Runs Thursdays April 2-23. cincinnatizoo.org.

See ‘The Art of the Brick’

Artist Nathan Sawaya turns one million Lego bricks into more than 100 works of art, including a 20-foot-long T-Rex, human figures, many animals, famous art and other life-size sculptures.

Details: Various sessions available Thursdays-Sundays, Exhibition Hub Art Center, 18 W. Fourth St., Downtown. Runs through May 31. feverup.com.

Friday, April 17

Hang out with dragons at ‘How to Train Your Dragon the Musical Jr.’

Follow Hiccup, a young Viking, and a dragon named Toothless in this stage adaptation of the beloved DreamWorks classic.

Details: Opening night 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Emery Theater, 1112 Walnut St., Downtown. Runs weekends April 17-May 3. thechildrenstheatre.com.

Listen to Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3

Take a musical journey through the misty landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. Adolphe’s “Underneath the Sheen” opens the program, and Lise de la Salle joins for Chopin’s Second Piano Concerto.

Details: 11 a.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. cincinnatisymphony.org.

Cheer on the Cincinnati Cyclones

Round out the Cyclones’ 2025-2026 season as they face the Kalamazoo Wings. Celebrate Fan Appreciation Night with $2 hot dogs, sodas and beer.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday, Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Downtown. cycloneshockey.com.

See ‘Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical’

Follow Rosemary Clooney’s journey from her humble beginnings in Maysville, Kentucky, to her rise to Hollywood stardom in this musical biography.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Playhouse in the Park, Rosenthall Shelterhouse Theatre, 962 Mount Adams Circle, Eden Park. Runs March 21-May 17. cincyplay.com.

Vibe out with The Temptations and The Four Tops

Motown hit makers The Temptations and The Four Tops are coming to Cincinnati this week. Hear the best of their 1960-70s discography such as “My Girl” and “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch).”

Details: 8 p.m., Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati, 1000 Broadway St., Pendleton. casino.hardrock.com.

Jam out with Hunter Hayes

Hunter Hayes is bringing his “Evergreen Tour” to Cincinnati this week. Joining him is special guest Franklin Jonas and The Byzantines.

Details: 8 p.m., Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. tafttheatre.org.

See ‘Pericles’

In this reimagining of William Shakespeare’s “Pericles” by Cincy Shakes, Prince Pericles travels through space, exploring alien worlds, navigating cosmic storms and encountering intergalactic inhabitants as he searches for love.

Details: Opens 7:30 p.m. Friday, continues 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, The Otto M. Budig Theater, 1195 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs through May 3. c i ncysha k es.com.

Saturday, April 18

Buzz around the Oxford Bee Festival

Race in the O.A.T.S. n’ Honey 5K/10K, then head into town for live music, beer and mead, food trucks with honey-themed menus, bee-themed vendors, live art installations, a Kids’ Corner, face painting, stilt walking and floral photo-ops.

O.A.T.S. n’ Honey 5K/10K: 9 a.m., Leonard Howell Park, 5200 Bonham Road, Oxford. $35. runsignup.com.

Oxford Bee Festival: 1-8 p.m., Uptown Oxford, High Street, Oxford. oxfordbeefestival.com.

Ride on a roller-coaster on Kings Island’s Opening Weekend

Take a trip to the biggest amusement park in Cincinnati’s backyard: Kings Island.

Details: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason. visitkingsisland.com.

Shop ’til you drop at Cincinnati Fall Vintage Market

Browse a selection of vintage vendors selling everything from charming trinkets to stylish home decor.

Details: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Ziegler Park, 1322 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine. fairsandfestivals.net.

Join March for Babies 2026

Proceeds from this charitable walk benefit moms and babies in your community and across the country by providing the health information and resources moms need throughout their pregnancies, as well as funding research.

Details: 8:30 p.m., Sawyer Point, 705 E Pete Rose Way, Downtown. marchforbabies.org.

Rock out at the Serenity Spring Jam

Enjoy music by School of Rock Mason, win prizes and grab something delicious to eat.

Details: 5-10 p.m., The Promises Club, 116 W 9th St., Newport. facebook.com.

Have the kids meet Handyman Hal

At “Handyman Hal Comes to Town,” enjoy a show that’s fun for the whole family with songs, surprises and silly moments as he builds a secret project with tools and help from the audience.

Details: 3 p.m., Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. tafttheatre.org.

Watch the Cincinnati Roller Derby

The CRD Violent Lambs take on the Warrin’ Wrecking Dolls.

Details: 7 p.m., Flock Sports, 6630 Hamilton Ave., North College Hill. cincinnatirollerderby.com.

Come to Spring Fest at the Mount

Enjoy a Rozzi drone show, live entertainment, food vendors, craft beer, wine and more.

Details: 3 p.m., Mount St. Joseph University, 5701 Delhi Road, Delhi Township. Free. msj.edu.

Cheer on your favorite Cincy soccer team

It’s Pride Night at the FC Cincinnati versus Chicago Fire FC game this week. At the pre-match, there will be a live DJ, delicious eats from local food trucks, inflatable soccer games, the inflatable FCC slide and more.

Pre-match: 4-6:30 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. washingtonpark.org.

Game: 7:30 p.m., TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Parkway, West End. tqlstadium.com.

Rock out with Nate Smith

Nate Smith is bringing his “Long Live Country Rock and Roll Tour” to Cincinnati this weekend. Joining him are special guests Josh Ross and Brandon Wisham.

Details: 7:30 p.m., Andrew J. Brady Music Center, 25 Race St., Downtown. bradymusiccenter.com.

Sunday, April 19

Find a hidden treasure at the Burlington Antique Show

Shop antiques and vintage collectibles from over 200 dealers at this monthly show.

Details: 6 a.m.-2 p.m., Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road, Burlington. $10 early bird (6-8 a.m.), $5 general, free ages 12-under. Free parking. burlingtonantiqueshow.com.

Watch the hottest Cincy chefs duke it out at Scraps Rescued Food Cook-Off

Cincinnati chefs will compete to win best dish using rescued or donated food. Try their dishes and vote for your favorites, plus enjoy Rhinegeist beer pairings.

Details: 2-5 p.m., Rhinegeist, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. secure.everyaction.com.