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Another week, another excuse to get out and explore! Whether you’re looking for a foodie adventure, a free night out, or just a reason to enjoy the spring weather, Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky have you covered this week. From an epic food festival with 60 vendors to after-hours zoo vibes and stargazing in NKY, there’s something for everyone. Here’s everything on our radar for April 20–26!
⭐ The One We’re Most Excited About
Asian Food Fest – Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26
If you only do one thing this week, make it this. The Asian Food Fest is taking over Court Street Plaza this weekend with 60, yes, sixty food vendors, live entertainment, and a handful of artisan and maker booths to browse. Free admission, endless options, and did we mention some restaurants will have secret menu items only available at the festival? You’re not going to find those on any regular menu, so this is genuinely a can’t-miss if you’re a foodie. Go hungry. Seriously.
📍 Court Street Plaza, Cincinnati
🕐 11am-10pm 4/25, and 11am-8pm 4/26
🎟️ Free admission (bring cash/card for food!)
🔗 More info: Asian Food Fest
Things to Do in Cincinnati on Monday, April 20
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
📍 Various locations, Cincinnati & NKY
🕐 All week, April 20–26
🏟️ $26–$56 per person
Greater Cincy Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse to finally try that restaurant you’ve been eyeing. Over 50 participating spots across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are offering special 3-course meals at $26, $36, $46, or $56, and $1 from every meal goes to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Good food AND a good cause. Check the website to see the full list of participating restaurants and make reservations online where available!
🔗 More info: Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
Things to Do in Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 21
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
📍 Various locations, Cincinnati & NKY
🕐 All week, April 20–26
🏟️ $26–$56 per person
Greater Cincy Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse to finally try that restaurant you’ve been eyeing. Over 50 participating spots across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are offering special 3-course meals at $26, $36, $46, or $56, and $1 from every meal goes to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Good food AND a good cause. Check the website to see the full list of participating restaurants and make reservations online where available!
🔗 More info: Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
Things to Do in Cincinnati onWednesday, April 22
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
📍 Various locations, Cincinnati & NKY
🕐 All week, April 20–26
🏟️ $26–$56 per person
Greater Cincy Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse to finally try that restaurant you’ve been eyeing. Over 50 participating spots across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are offering special 3-course meals at $26, $36, $46, or $56, and $1 from every meal goes to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Good food AND a good cause. Check the website to see the full list of participating restaurants and make reservations online where available!
🔗 More info: Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
Things to Do in Cincinnati on Thursday, April 23
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
📍 Various locations, Cincinnati & NKY
🕐 All week, April 20–26
🏟️ $26–$56 per person
Greater Cincy Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse to finally try that restaurant you’ve been eyeing. Over 50 participating spots across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are offering special 3-course meals at $26, $36, $46, or $56, and $1 from every meal goes to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Good food AND a good cause. Check the website to see the full list of participating restaurants and make reservations online where available!
🔗 More info: Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
Things to Do in Cincinnati on Tunes & Blooms at the Cincinnati Zoo
📍 Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati
🕐 Wednesday, April 23 | 6pm-8:30pm
🏟️ Free (parking $10)
Don’t miss the last Tunes & Blooms of the season at the Cincinnati Zoo! This after-hours event lets you wander the zoo while the flowers are in full bloom, grab some food, and catch live music along the way, all for free. The animals, the spring blooms, and a live soundtrack? It’s such a vibe. Just budget $10 for parking and go enjoy it before the season wraps up! 🌸🎶
🔗 More info: Tunes & Blooms
Things to Do in Cincinnati on Friday, April 24
Art After Dark: In Bloom! at the Cincinnati Art Museum
📍 Cincinnati Art Museum, Eden Park, Cincinnati
🕐 Friday, April 24 | 5–9 PM
🏟️ Free (no registration required)
This one is extra special because it’s happening during Art in Bloom weekend, meaning the galleries are filled with over 60 stunning floral designs created by artists from around the world, all inspired by pieces in CAM’s collection. On top of that there’s live music from DJ IQ, live painting, cash bars, food from the Terrace Café and Empanadas Box, and even a Rhinegeist beer tasting from 5–6 PM (21+). Free admission, incredible vibes, and flowers everywhere? Yes please. 🌸🎨
🔗 More info: Cincinnati Art Museum
Things to Do in Cincinnati on Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
📍 Various locations, Cincinnati & NKY
🕐 All week, April 20–26
🏟️ $26–$56 per person
Greater Cincy Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse to finally try that restaurant you’ve been eyeing. Over 50 participating spots across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are offering special 3-course meals at $26, $36, $46, or $56, and $1 from every meal goes to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Good food AND a good cause. Check the website to see the full list of participating restaurants and make reservations online where available!
🔗 More info: Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
Ladies Night at Blooms & Berries Farm Market
📍 Blooms & Berries Farm Market, Loveland
🕐 Wednesday, April 23 | 5–8 PM
🏟️ Free
Grab your girls and head to Blooms & Berries for their most beloved spring tradition, Ladies Night in the garden center! Drop in anytime between 5–8 PM for complimentary wine, cheese and fudge sampling, and exclusive shopping perks while wandering through a stunning fully stocked garden center. Rain or shine, it’s happening, and you’ll even snag 5% off garden center purchases over $50. Honestly the perfect spring Wednesday night. 🌸🍷
🔗 More info: Blooms & Berries
Solar System Safari Show
📍 Haile Planetarium, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY
🕐 Friday, April 24 | 7pm-8pm
🏟️ Free (registration required)
A free planetarium show on a Friday night? Yes, please. Head over to NKU’s Haile Planetarium for the Solar System Safari, a fun and totally different way to spend your evening. Just make sure to snag a free ticket online before you go since registration is required!
🔗 More info: NKU Planetarium
Starlite Drive-In – Friday & Saturday Nights
📍 Starlite Drive-In, Amelia, OH
🕐 Fridays & Saturdays | Box office opens 7 PM
🏟️ $10 adults | $8 seniors/military/first responders | $6 kids
A drive-in movie is honestly one of the most charming ways to spend a Friday or Saturday night, and the Starlite in Amelia delivers every time. They show two movies back to back, first one starts around 8:30 PM, second follows right after, so you’re getting a full double feature under the stars. Check the website closer to the weekend to see what’s playing and grab your tickets in advance!
🔗 More info: Starlite Drive-In
Things to Do in Cincinnati on Saturday, April 25
Asian Food Fest
📍 Court Street Plaza, Cincinnati
🕐 Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26
🏟️ Free admission (bring money for food!)
We already told you this is our pick of the week, but it deserves a spot in the list too. 60 vendors, live entertainment, artisan booths, AND secret menu items from select restaurants, this weekend is going to be delicious.
🔗 More info: Asian Food Fest
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
📍 Various locations, Cincinnati & NKY
🕐 All week, April 20–26
🏟️ $26–$56 per person
Greater Cincy Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse to finally try that restaurant you’ve been eyeing. Over 50 participating spots across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are offering special 3-course meals at $26, $36, $46, or $56, and $1 from every meal goes to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Good food AND a good cause. Check the website to see the full list of participating restaurants and make reservations online where available!
🔗 More info: Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
Roebling Books Block Party – Independent Bookstore Day
📍 600 Block of Overton St, Newport, KY
🕐 Saturday, April 25 | 10 AM–4 PM
🏟️ Free
Independent Bookstore Day is always worth celebrating, and Roebling Books in Newport is going all out this year with a full-on block party! Expect 15 local authors, 50+ vendors, and live music all on the 600 block of Overton Street. It’s the perfect excuse to cross the river and show some love to one of NKY’s best indie bookshops. 📚
🔗 More info: Roebling Books Insta
Starlite Drive-In – Friday & Saturday Nights
📍 Starlite Drive-In, Amelia, OH
🕐 Fridays & Saturdays | Box office opens 7 PM
🏟️ $10 adults | $8 seniors/military/first responders | $6 kids
A drive-in movie is honestly one of the most charming ways to spend a Friday or Saturday night, and the Starlite in Amelia delivers every time. They show two movies back to back, first one starts around 8:30 PM, second follows right after, so you’re getting a full double feature under the stars. Check the website closer to the weekend to see what’s playing and grab your tickets in advance!
🔗 More info: Starlite Drive-In
Things to Do in Cincinnati on Sunday, April 26
Asian Food Fest
📍 Court Street Plaza, Cincinnati
🕐 Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26
🏟️ Free admission (bring money for food!)
We already told you this is our pick of the week, but it deserves a spot in the list too. 60 vendors, live entertainment, artisan booths, AND secret menu items from select restaurants, this weekend is going to be delicious.
🔗 More info: Asian Food Fest
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
📍 Various locations, Cincinnati & NKY
🕐 All week, April 20–26
🏟️ $26–$56 per person
Greater Cincy Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse to finally try that restaurant you’ve been eyeing. Over 50 participating spots across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are offering special 3-course meals at $26, $36, $46, or $56, and $1 from every meal goes to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Good food AND a good cause. Check the website to see the full list of participating restaurants and make reservations online where available!
🔗 More info: Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
That’s everything on our radar for the week of April 20-26, 2026! Whether you’re staying close to home or crossing the river, there’s no shortage of things to do in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Drop a comment below and let us know what you’re checking out this week, we love hearing from you!
Bethany is a self-proclaimed foodie and adventure seeker who loves nothing more than exploring the coolest spots in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Follow along on her journey as she discovers the best the region has to offer and shares it with all her fellow food and fun enthusiasts!