Have fun and save some cash with one of these free local events
With continued inflation and high gas prices, many of us are looking for new ways to save some money. But spending less doesn’t have to mean less fun! We’ve found 14 free events happening this weekend in Cincinnati’s northern communities to help you save some cash while not putting more miles on your car.
Friday, July 15
Blue Ash Friday Night Concert
Free concert featuring Neil Diamond tribute band Forever Diamond. 8-11 p.m. Blue Ash Towne Square, 9520 Towne Square Ave., Blue Ash.
Cincinnati Civic Orchestra Show
Special show featuring the music of John Williams. Colerain Park, 4725 Springdale Road, Cincinnati.
Kids Outdoor Adventure Expo
Largest free outdoor education event for children in the Midwest. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Winton Woods, 801 Lakeview Drive, Cincinnati.
Third Friday on Mulberry Street Concert
Free concert with performances by Hometown Up, Blake Tyler and 90 Proof Twang. 5-11 p.m. Broadway and Mulberry streets, Lebanon.
Saturday, July 16
Bastille Day
Live music, food and more. 4-11 p.m. Downtown Montgomery.
Deerfield Farmers’ Market
Breads and baked goods, eggs, meat and seasonal produce. 9 a.m.-noon. 4188 Irwin Simpson Road, Deerfield Township.
Family Night Hike
Hike Sharon Woods at night. 9 p.m. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville.
Historic Hunt House Open House
Free tour and Civil War presentations. 1-4 p.m. Hunt House, 4364 Hunt Road, Blue Ash.
Keehner Park Concert Series
Jump ‘n’ Jive Big Band performs. 7-9 p.m. Keehner Park, 7211 Barret Road, West Chester.
Let’s Go Hiking: Summer Flora
Explore the habitats of Harbin Park. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Harbin Park, 1300 Hunter Road, Fairfield.
Open House Tour of Chrisholm Farmstead
Free tour of farm and barn, plus you can visit with the farm animals. 1-3 p.m. Chrisholm MetroPark, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton.
Waynesville Street Faire
Shop local vendors selling antiques and handmade items. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown Waynesville.
West Chester Market
Vendors selling baked goods, produce and arts and crafts. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. MidPointe Library parking lot, 9363 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester.
Sunday, July 17
Waynesville Sunday Concerts in the Park
Free concert with Element 3. 4 p.m. Bicentennial Park, 723 Dayton Road, Waynesville.
