If you are looking to save a dime or don’t want to spend your hard-earned money, you’re in luck because there are plenty of things you can do in the Greater Cincinnati area for free.

Keep scrolling to see the Greater Cincinnati free attractions that CityBeat readers voted as the best of the best.

BLINK 2024 When: Oct. 17-20 Where: BLINK will take over Downtown, Over-the-Rhine, Covington and Newport What: BLINK returns this weekend to illuminate the streets of Cincinnati with murals, light installations, sculptures, projections and more. The BLINK parade kicks off the festivities on Thursday night at 8 p.m. Who: BLINK Cincinnati Why: Need some suggestions for which art installations to see first? Check out CityBeat’s list of the activations we can’t wait to see this year. Photo: blinkcincinnati.com
A Happening with Pablo at the Cincinnati Art Museum 6-11p.m. June 23 Be one of the first to experience the brand new exhibit Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds. Take in this exciting new piece while enjoying an immersive experience that includes music from the Bluewater Kings Band, cocktails and rare menu items, both inside and outside in the Alice Bimel Courtyard. Proceeds will go to youth and family programs and thousands of free public programs both in the museum and the Greater Cincinnati area. 6-11p.m. June 23. 953 Eden Park Drive, Walnut Hills. cincinnatiartmuseum.org. Photo: facebook.com/cincinnatiartmuseum
Sip, Bite and Stroll at Findlay Market 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine At more than 150 years old, Findlay Market is Ohio’s oldest continually operated public market. Go for the farmers market, butcher shops, flower stalls, OTR Biergarten and eclectic eats. Photo: Hailey Bollinger Photo: Hailey Bollinger
No. 4 Best Free Attraction: The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Forty-one libraries located all over Greater Cincinnati make up the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. These libraries have rows upon rows of books and artwork to decorate the building. The library also hosts used book sales, storytimes and so many more free events to entertain the city. Photo: chpl.org
Visit the Foodie Amusement Park That Is Jungle Jim’s International Market Free to wander Jungle Jim’s is an amusement park for foodies, and not just because of its kitschy statues and animatronics. It sells nearly 1,000 different kinds of hot sauce, which makes the Aisle of Inferno (as it’s so dubbed) “the largest retail selection in the United States.” It’s pretty hard to miss — it’s the one with the giant fire truck on top of it. Stop by the bar to grab a glass of wine or a beer while you wander and indulge in several cheese samples. Or, grab ingredients to make a meal together. 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield. Photo: Hailey Bollinger Photo: Hailey Bollinger
No. 6 Best Free Attraction: Smale Riverfront Park Smale Riverfront Park connects downtown Cincinnati to the Ohio River and consists of many fun attractions for all members of the family. Whether you are enjoying the lights on the cascading waterfall, searching through the garden maze or dancing on the giant ground piano, there is loads of fun to be had at Smale Riverfront Park. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
The City Flea at Washington Park 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 22 Support small businesses and local artists at the monthly City Flea, Cincy’s monthly curated, urban flea market. Shop for yourself or others from a wide selection of jewelry, trinkets, vintage memorabilia, home decor and more. Don’t have time to stop by? The City Flea will be back Aug. 12, Sept. 16 and Oct. 14. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 22. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St. cityflea.com. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
No. 8 Best Free Attraction: Tunes & Blooms at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Every Thursday from 6-8:30 p.m. in April, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden hosts Tunes & Blooms, a free concert for the community to enjoy surrounded by their 100,000 tulips. Local musicians — including some Zoo employees — have the opportunity to showcase their talents. Photo: Michelle Peters via The Cincinnati Zoo
Final Friday at the Contemporary Arts Center 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 25 During regular operating hours you can take in the Contemporary Arts Center’s full gallery, but starting at 4 p.m., resident artist Cierra Fogle will participate in collaborative art-making, followed by dinner from the center’s own Fausto restaurant (reservations required). A half-hour docent tour of the CAC and 21C will then lead to an open-mic night hosted in the Creativity Center, where musicians, poets, comedians and other performers are invited to share their craft. The evening includes “an upscale cash bar and ambient art-making activities,” according to the event’s page. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 25. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. 6th St., Downtown, contemporaryartscenter.org. Photo: facebook.com/cincycac
2024 FotoFocus Biennial Opening Weekend Program When: Sept. 26-28 Where: Various galleries, museums and other art institutions throughout Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Dayton and Columbus. See the calendar here. What: The launch of a month-long celebration of photography and lens-based art featuring over 100 exhibits and projects across 84 venues throughout the region. Who: FotoFocus Why: Each project is centered around the theme “backstories,” which aims to tell the broader story behind each piece of art. Read more about the Biennial in CityBeat’s article. Photo: Chip Thomas/Provided by FotoFocus