Best time to visit Cincinnati, OH

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6 THINGS TO DO IN CINCINNATI, OH (SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 07)

Hummingbirds in Ohio

Hummingbirds in Ohio

May–September • nature

View dozens of tiny, swift, and bold ruby-throats in the Buckeye State during their breeding season

Ohio Renaissance Festival

Ohio Renaissance Festival

August 31–October 27, 2024 (weekends only)  • event

Find yourself in a 16th-century English village

Fall Colors

Fall Colors

October–early November • nature

When the fall season descends on Southwest Ohio, the vibrant colors slowly take over the Cincinnati landscape

Great American Ball Park

Great American Ball Park

late March–September • activity

Home to the legendary baseball team—The Cincinnati Reds

Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum

Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum

April–October (all year round) • activity

A unique Cincinnati cultural site and one of the loveliest garden cemeteries in the US

Picnic Season

Picnic Season

late April–early October • activity

Cincy boasts lots of excellent picnic spots with tables, grills, and scenic views

19 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival

Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival

out of rangeJuly 19–20, 2024 • event

With a car show, biplane rides, fireworks, it's definitely more than just hot air!

Cincinnati Labor Day Weekend & Fireworks

Cincinnati Labor Day Weekend & Fireworks

out of rangeMay 26, 2023 • event

The 'Nati knows how to celebrate the end of summer

Vectren Dayton Air Show

Vectren Dayton Air Show

out of rangeJune 22-23, 2024 • event

One of the leading air shows in the U.S.

Cincinnati 4th of July Events & Fireworks

Cincinnati 4th of July Events & Fireworks

out of rangeJuly 2–4 • event

If you think you know how Independence Day is celebrated, go to Cincinnati to prove yourself wrong

Cincinnati Comic Expo

Cincinnati Comic Expo

out of rangeOctober 18-20, 2024 • event

The largest comics and pop culture convention in Ohio

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati

out of rangeSeptember 19-22, 2024 • event

Don't miss America's largest Oktoberfest

Coney Island’s Nights of Lights

Coney Island’s Nights of Lights

out of rangeNovember 10–December 31, 2023 • event

A popular drive-through holiday lights display in Cincinnati, Ohio

Ohio Christmas Lights

Ohio Christmas Lights

out of rangemid-November–early January • event

Dazzling holiday displays for the whole family

Kings Island WinterFest

Kings Island WinterFest

out of rangeNovember 24-December 31, 2023 • event

One of the best Christmas festivals in the Cincinnati area

Coney Island Balloon Glow

Coney Island Balloon Glow

unconfirmedJuly 3, 2024 • event

The highlight of Cincinnati's Fourth of July Weekend

Cincinnati Christmas Lights

Cincinnati Christmas Lights

out of rangemid-November–early January • event

Make lasting family memories at Cincy's best holiday displays

Cincinnati Water Lantern Festival

Cincinnati Water Lantern Festival

out of rangeJuly 8, 2023 • event

A beautiful festival with deep spiritual meaning

Christmas in Springboro

Christmas in Springboro

out of rangeNovember 17–19, 2023 • event

A favorite local holiday tradition since 1986

Harvest Home Fair

Harvest Home Fair

out of rangeSeptember 5-8, 2024 • event

Ohio's so-called biggest little fair spanning four fun-packed days in September

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve

out of rangeDecember 31  • event

Take in the spirit of the lovely city's festivities

Cincinnati Memorial Day Weekend Parade, Events, Fireworks

Cincinnati Memorial Day Weekend Parade, Events, Fireworks

out of rangeMay 27, 2024 • event

What a place to celebrate Memorial Day!

PNC Festival of Lights at Cincinnati Zoo

PNC Festival of Lights at Cincinnati Zoo

out of rangeNovember 17, 2023–January 7, 2024 • event

Voted #1 Zoo Lights in the country as a favourite​ Ohio family holiday tradition

Spring Blooms

Spring Blooms

out of rangelate March–May • nature

Cincinnati boasts numerous spots for enjoying the beauty of spring

Ohio Marijuana Expo

Ohio Marijuana Expo

on holdJune 2022 • event

The best occasion to educate yourself on cannabis medicine, shop with tons of leading businesses, and build a useful network

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