Liven Up
Your Spring

Washington Park is blooming and free programming is booming thanks to the UDF Spring Series events! Enjoy events like FC Cincinnati Pre-Matches presented by Prolink, our Opening Day Celebration, Yappy Hours, and more all Spring long!

Liven Up
Your Spring

Washington Park is blooming and free programming is booming thanks to the UDF Spring Series events! Enjoy events like FC Cincinnati Pre-Matches presented by Prolink, our Opening Day Celebration, Yappy Hours, and more all Spring long!

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The following events are part of the 2024 UDF Spring Series at Washington Park.

FC Cincinnati Pre-Match at The Park presented by Prolink
Every Home FC Cincinnati Matchday | Festivities begin 3 1/2 hours before kickoff
Get ready to join in the fun as we rally behind FC Cincinnati at Washington Park! Each Pre-Match will feature a live band or DJ and tons of family-friendly activities. From the inflatable FCC slide and snooker ball to impromptu soccer games in the field and balloon art, there’s something to ignite excitement in fans of all ages. Food trucks will be parked on Elm Street, and the Sherwin-Williams Porch will be open serving drinks. Visit our Facebook Page for updates on individual matches.

 

Mutt Madness
Sunday, March 16th | 11:00a - 2:00p
It’s time to make swishes come true for the most adorable and adoptable mutts in the Cincinnati game! Mutt Madness is a 1-day only event taking over Washington Park with local dog vendors and tons of adoptable dogs. We’re betting on Washington Park's home court advantage helping these deserving pups score their fur-ever home.

 

Opening Day Celebration
March 28 | 10:00a - 4:00p
Let's play ball, Cincinnati! Join us for a party that's sure to be a homerun. While you’re waiting for the Opening Day Parade to pass right by the Park, we’ll have tons of fun activities for all guests to enjoy. Our celebration will feature live music from Gee Your Band Smells Terrific, tons of vendors, giant yard games, inflatable baseball games, food trucks, and more!

 

Egg Hunt Presented by Graeter’s
March 30 & 31 | 11:00a - 3:00p
It’s Washington Park Egg Hunt time and every-bunny is invited! Instead of a traditional egg hunt, we will be holding a two-day egg scavenger hunt in the park. We’ll also have tons of other Easter festivities including photos with the Easter Bunny and an educational petting zoo on-site! Free registration is recommended, but a limited number of walk-ups will also be accepted.

 

Trivia Night
Tuesdays, starting April 2 | 7:00p - 9:00p
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-Williams Porch. Gift card prizes are up for grabs!

 

Workout on the Green
Wednesdays, starting April 3 | 5:00p - 7:00p
No contracts. No excuses. Just FREE fitness in Washington Park every Wednesday! Grab your towel, water, and mat and meet us in the South End of the park to get your Spring sweat on with trained, licensed instructors. 2 separate classes will be offered each Wednesday, including topics like Zumba and Circuit Training.

 

Yappy Hour
April 3 and May 1 | 6:00p – 8:00p
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!

 

Jazz at the Park
Mondays, starting April 29th | 6:00p - 9:00p
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. 

 

Dark Side of the Park: Total Eclipse Party
April 8 | 12:00p - 5:00p
Join us for an unforgettable Eclipse viewing party at Washington Park! Bring your eclipse glasses and picnic blankets for a unique celestial experience. Enjoy tons of family-friendly activities as we celebrate this rare sight!

 

Thank you, UDF for sponsoring all Spring events in Washington Park!