The following events are part of the 2025 First Financial Bank Summer Series at Washington Park.
Jazz at the Park
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 sponsor GBBN.
Pop Up Play
Tuesdays, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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.
Preservation in the Park
Select Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Preservation in the Park is a free event produced by the Cincinnati Preservation Association. On the 3rd Tuesday of each month (May – October), grab a drink from the Sherwin-Williams Porch bar, sit back, and let them tell you a story about the historic sites and structures of Cincinnati!
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.
Cinema
Tuesdays, 9:00 - 11:00pm
Calling all of you movie lovers! Grab your lawn chairs, pack up your favorite movie snacks, and join us for an outdoor movie on Washington Park’s Civic Lawn!
CAC's Artist in the Park
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 6:00pm
Visit the CAC's Summer Artist-inResidence, Karen Boyhen, every Wednesday at the Sherwin-Williams Porch to help build a small-scale version of Cincinnati from the ground-up!
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.
Reggae Wednesday
Select Wednesdays, 6:00-10:00pm
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, 6:00-9:00pm
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, America's River Roots Festival, and Boone County Distilling.
Friday Flow presented by P&G
Fridays, 6:00-10:00pm
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 sponsor P&G.
OTR Performs
Sundays, 6:00-8:00pm
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.
FC Cincinnati Pre-Match at the Park
Dates and times vary
Join us before every FC Cincinnati home game for our FC Cincinnati Pre-Match at the Park! 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 supported by FC Cincinnati, Frost Brown Todd, and CVG Airport.
4th of July Celebration
Join us in the park on Tuesday, July 4th for live music and fireworks!