EVENTS
The Cincinnati Reds enter the 2026 season in a familiar but fragile position—talented enough to contend in the NL Central yet carrying just enough uncertainty to make their ceiling difficult to define.
The Banks is the place to be before, during, and after the game on Opening Day. Start the day live radio broadcasts then enjoy a block party, plus specials at all the bars and restaurants for a celebration like no other.
After being postponed due to extreme – like ridiculously cold and snowy – winter weather in January, the Cincinnati Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Ohio is back on the calendar, set for the much more temperate day of Saturday, March 21 at The Banks.
The 2026 Cincinnati Auto Expo, produced by the Greater Cincinnati Automobile Dealers Association, rolls back into First Financial Center, March 26–29, with the newest cars, trucks, SUVs and EVs.
It’s St. Patrick’s Weekend at The Banks, March 13 and 14! The fun starts with an Irish Coffee Tasting on Friday then the 58th Patrick's Day Parade, with Irish musicians, dancers, and families, followed by LepreCON to keep the celebration going at bars and restaurants.
Get ready for spring, beer, Skyline Chili, and even goats, as the Bockfest 5K at The Banks returns Saturday, March 7, blending Cincinnati tradition with a downtown run. The run kicks off the 2026 TQL Beer Run Series and is part of a weekend-long celebration of spring, brewing heritage, and community. Find out how you join the Gemütlichkeit!
Mentors and mentoring organizations from across Cincinnati are coming together for We Mentor Cincy’s Annual Mentoring Summit on Friday, Feb. 27 with a vibe that’s all about collaboration.
Soccer season has returned! Though a loud, crowded sports stadium with kids might seem intimidating, find out the best ways to brave an FC Cincinnati match at TQL Stadium with little ones.
The Cincinnati Coffee Festival invites the sleep and fun-deprived to an Espresso Martini Tasting at The Banks on Friday, Feb. 20. For this one-night-only event, guests can check out their favorite bars and restaurants, sample creative takes on the internet’s favorite cocktail, and decide once and for all who does it best!
Hard Rock Casino partners with Betsy Ross, Bridget England, and Melissa Lewis, to celebrate International Women’s Month in March that highlight the impact of women in media.
From a great meal to a good time, the best Valentine’s Day gifts are intensely personal. We’ve got suggestions so you can find a present that is local, experiential, and thoughtfully chosen.


The Stretch and Killer Queen are teaming up with Boston Beer Co. for a more grown-up holiday celebration, holding an Easter Keg Hunt with great prizes on Saturday, April 4.