13 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Aug. 4-6)

Fairfield Isle - A Tropical Evening in Bellevue

5 p.m. Aug. 4
Fairfield Isle promises that you won’t be able to tell the difference between a tropical vacation and Fairfield Avenue in Bellevue. From perusing the racks at local shops, grabbing a bite to eat at restaurants or sipping on an ice-cold beverage, this event makes for the perfect weekend adventure. The Bellevue Entertainment District will also be open for “Sipping and Shopping.” Get ready to shop, sip, dine and play.
5 p.m. August 4. Fairfield Ave., Bellevue, facebook.com/events.

Holy Cross-Immaculata Parish Summer Festival

5-11 p.m. Aug. 4-5
This fun-packed event starts with “Yappy Hour,” a dog-friendly gathering featuring drinks at happy hour prices. Casino games such as Bix Six, Split the Pot, Bars and Bells and other fun games for all ages will be featured each night. A silent auction will also take place, with special themed baskets being raffled off throughout the weekend. The weekend fun will be accompanied by entertainment from Red Hot Riot, Easter Rising and Union Son. Munch on good food and sip on an ice-cold beer, margarita or glass of wine while “breaking bread together” with fellow community members.
5-11 p.m. Aug. 4-5. Guido Street in Mount Adams, hciparish.org.

C’Mon Barbie! Dance Party at Woodward Theater

8 p.m. Aug. 5
Get ready to play dress-up — Woodward Theater is hosting their first-ever Barbie-themed dance party. Come in costume and get ready to party. Every Barbie and Ken in the Queen City are invited. This event is for attendees 21+. Buy your tickets in advance for $25.
8 p.m. Aug. 5. Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine, woodwardtheater.com.

Ohio River Paddlefest

7 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 5
Ohio River Paddlefest is back. The nation’s largest paddling event hosts 2,000 participants paddling through downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in kayaks, canoes and more. Attendees can choose either the 4.5-mile or the 9-mile paddlefest. Rental boats can be reserved in advance. Join the pre-party the night before with the Outdoors for All Expo, featuring hands-on activities, outdoor exhibits beer and food. Come celebrate the great outdoors.
7 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 5. Schmidt Recreation Complex, 2944 Humbert Ave., East End, ohioriverpaddlefest.org.

So Long Summer Party at HighGrain Brewing

11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 5
Say farewell to summer at the So Long Summer Party. Celebrate all things summer with live music, food specials, beer releases and food trucks. You can also enter to win free beer for a year. Five percent of the day’s sales will be donated to Silverton Elementary.
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 5. HighGrain Brewing Co., 6860 Plainfield Road, Silverton, highgrainbrewing.com.

The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra's Too Hot to Handel

7:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 5
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra presents a blast to the past to early 18th-century England with selections from George Frideric Handel. Handel’s music has been played during weddings, films, television shows and in advertisements for decades. This event has fun planned for the whole family. Start off the day with a water gun fight to Handel’s “Water Music” suite, then cool down on the lawn for a sing-a-long of the “Hallelujah Chorus.” Finally, at sunset, the “Music for the Royal Fireworks” suite will be played. Admission is free, though registration and $5/person donations are appreciated. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome.
7:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 5. Devou Park Bandshell, 1 Bandshell Blvd., Covington, kyso.org.

Ridge Day & Night 2023

4-10 p.m. Aug. 5
Celebrate Pleasant Ridge and all the neighborhood has to offer at this annual event. It’s a time where residents come together and celebrate the Pleasant Ridge community, businesses and each other. Forty-five vendors, food trucks and live music will be provided to help celebrate the community. Come see what Pleasant Ridge is all about.
4-10 p.m. Aug. 5. Moler Parking, 6142 Montgomery Road, Pleasant Ridge, facebook.com/ridgeday.

Superhero Parade at Washington Park

10:30 a.m. Aug. 5
Cincinnati Public School presents the 2023 Superhero Parade and Back to School Fest this weekend. The parade will start at the corner of 14th and Elm streets, go down Race Street, enter Washington Park from 12th Street, and end in the middle of the park. Superheroes will start lining up at 10:30 a.m. and the parade steps off at 10:45 a.m. The Back to School Fest will continue until 2 p.m. where there will be free school supplies, food trucks and more. Don’t forget to wear your favorite superhero costume.
10:30 a.m. Aug. 5. Washington Park, Over-the-Rhine, cps-k12.org.

Concerts at Commonwealth Presents Daniel Martin Moore with Brianna Kelly

7:30-10:30 p.m. Aug. 5
Get ready to jam away your Saturday — singer-songwriter Daniel Martin Moore and special guest Brianna Kelly are set to take the Commonwealth stage this weekend. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $15.
7:30 p.m. Aug. 5. Commonwealth Sanctuary, 522 5th Ave., Dayton, eventbrite.com.

Art on Vine

Noon-6 p.m. Aug. 5
Art on Vine is a monthly Cincy arts market that hosts local makers showcasing their goods. The event began eight years ago as a college project and has since hosted 85 markets featuring more than 2,500 local artists. Shoppers will find everything from photography and pottery to fine art, jewelry and more. In addition to goods, there will also be food available from local restaurants and food trucks.
Noon-6 p.m. Aug. 5. Court Street Plaza, Downtown, artonvinecincy.com.

Flea in the Fort

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 6
Shop handmade local art at this artisan craft show inside Tower Park. This free show features over 70 artists selling their wares, live music, food trucks and craft beer around Mess Hall.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 6. Tower Park, 900 S. Ft. Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas, visitcincy.com.

Summer Salon: Words of Resistance and Resilience

2-4 p.m. Aug. 6
Calling all storytellers — The Well is partnering with 2023 Wellspring Fellow & poet Elena Estella Green to host an open mic-style salon this weekend. Whether it’s poetry, dance, music or storytelling, all are welcome to present their stories in the theme of resistance and resilience. This event will be held both in person at Camp Washington and online. If you plan to perform, please register beforehand.
2-4 p.m. Aug. 6. The Well, 2868 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington, thewell.world.

Tri-State Antique Market

6 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 6
Looking for some vintage goodies? The Tri-State Antique Market is the place for you. With over 200 vendors selling antiques, jewelry, retro goods and vintage furniture, there’s something for everyone. This market runs the first Sunday of every month until October. $5 adult admission, free parking and concessions available.
6 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 6. Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, US 50 and Hollywood Blvd., Lawrenceburg, lawrenceburgantiqueshow.com.