Liven Up
Your Summer

Summertime is back and so is free daily programming in Washington Park thanks to First Financial Bank Summer Series events! Enjoy free workout classes, live music, and more all summer long.

Liven Up
Your Summer

Summertime is back and so is free daily programming in Washington Park thanks to First Financial Bank Summer Series events! Enjoy free workout classes, live music, and more all summer long.

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The following events are part of the 2024 First Financial Bank Summer Series at Washington Park.

Jazz at the Park presented by The Cincinnati Enquirer
Mondays, 6:00-9:00pm
Get ready to groove at Washington Park where local and regional jazz acts will perform every Monday at the Sherwin-Williams Porch! Come sip on your favorite drink and sway to the rhythm in one of Cincinnati’s most thriving jazz scenes. Thank you to our sponsors The Cincinnati Enquirer and GBBN.

Pop Up Play
Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00pm
Add a bit of creative fun to your day at Pop Up Play! Join us in Washington Park on Tuesdays for family friendly games, adventures, craft projects, and more. Thank you to our sponsors Urban Sites and the Hubert Family Foundation.

Trivia Night
Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Your random knowledge is welcome here! Grab your team and show us what you know at Trivia Night with Last Call Trivia at The Sherwin-Willams Porch. Gift card prizes to local restaurants and bars are up for grabs. 

Workout on The Green
Wednesdays, 5:00 - 7:00pm
No contracts, no excuses, just free workout classes every Wednesday in Washington Park. Join us every week to work up a sweat with trained and licensed instructors in the south end of The Park. Check out our summer schedule and class descriptions here. Thank you to our sponsor, Melanoma Know More.

Yappy Hour
First Wednesday of the Month, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Round up your furry friends and meet us on the first Wednesday of the month for a paws-itively spectacular time at Yappy Hour! Each month will feature a different themed activity, but expect things like fun photo ops, art projects, dog-centric vendors, and drink specials for our humans too. Thank you to our sponsors Cincinnati Animal Care,  Tito's Vodka for Dog People, and Veterinary Emergency Group.

Reggae Wednesday
Select Wednesdays, 7:00-10:00pm
Put a little “weekend” in your Wednesday with the infectious grooves and vibrant energy of free Reggae concerts at Washington Park! Whether you’re a dedicated reggae fan or simply looking for a lively night out, we promise nothing short of good vibes.  

Roots Revival presented by The Johnson Foundation
Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm
Looking for a foot-stompin’, finger-pickin’ good time? Roots Revival returns for its 12th season in 2024. Enjoy an evening of free Bluegrass, Roots, and Americana music at Washington Park’s bandstand. Thank you to our sponsors The Johnson Foundation and Boone County Distilling.

Friday Flow presented by P&G
Fridays, 7:00-10:00pm
Washington Park’s FREE R&B Series, Friday Flow presented by P&G, returns this summer with fourteen nights of entertainment! Concerts are from 7-10pm at Washington Park’s main stage on the civic lawn.  Thank you to our sponsors P&G and Jostin Construction.

OTR Performs
Sundays, 7:00-9:00pm
Enjoy an evening of free arts programming in the Park on Sunday evenings this summer. Break out those lawn chairs and join us at Washington Park’s Main Stage to see local talent shine. From ballet performances, to Shakespeare reenactments, to Jazz shows, OTR Performs showcases a variety of talent that lives right here in Over-The-Rhine. Thank you to our sponsor GBBN.

FC Cincinnati Pre-Match at the Park presented by Prolink
Dates and times vary
Join us before every FC Cincinnati home game for our FC Cincinnati Pre-Match at the Park presented by Prolink! Festivities will include live music and family-friendly activities in the park. Food trucks will be parked on Elm Street serving up delicious grub and the Sherwin-Williams Porch will be open with our full bar lineup and drink specials. We have plenty of seating available throughout the park, children and dogs are welcome. Visit our Facebook page for updates for each individual match. This free event is presented by Prolink and is supported by FC CincinnatiFrost Brown Todd, and CVG Airport.

4th of July Celebration
Join us in the park on Tuesday, July 4th for live music and fireworks!

Thank you, First Financial Bank for sponsoring all summer events in Washington Park!