CALENDAR OF EVENTS
| May | |
| 25 | 8th Annual Tri For Joe Be a part of this amazing event to benefit the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati. The Sprint Triathlon consists of a 700-meter swim (2 long laps around Sunlite Pool perimeter), a 20-kilometer bike ride (flat and fast course along scenic Route 52) and a 5-kilometer run inside the park. You also have the choice of participating in the Duathlon (5-kilometer run, 20-kilometer bike, 5-kilometer run), or the 5-kilometer Run/Walk with a Kids Fun Run (for children 8 and under). This is an event for the entire family - what better way to kick off your summer! All participants receive a performance technical shirt, race bag and post race food and drink! more info |
| 25 | Cincinnati Warbirds WWII Swing Dance and USO Show Featuring Tom Daugherty Orchestra's "Swing Canteen" recreating Glenn Miller's Army Air Corps Band and Swing Dancers from Cincyswing.com. Click the "more info" link for event full details. more info |
| 25 | Coney Island Opening Day Coney Island opens for our 127th season of summer fun! In celebration of Memorial Day weekend, military personnel get in FREE! more info |
| 26 | The Dream is Real Family Fest Enjoy the Pool & Rides, plus the announcement of the Barbara Howard Reece Scholarship recipient. more info |
| 31 - Jun 2 | Summerfair 2013 Summerfair is Cincinnati's premier festival of fine arts and crafts. Celebrating 45 years in 2012, the fair will feature more than 300 fine artists and craftspeople from around the country as well as regional performers, a variety of gourmet arts, and the Youth Arts Rocks! area for kids. more info |
| 31 | Summerfair's Little Black Dress Event Summerfair Cincinnati and Cincy Chic join forces for the third annual Little Black Dress event; a fabulous fashion show with proceeds benefiting Summerfair Cincinnati's award, scholarship and exhibition programs for local artists and arts organizations. more info |
| June | |
| 7 | Moonlite Garden Party Dance under the stars to fantastic live music from Off the Hook while Mr. DJ, J.D. Hughes, spins tunes in between sets. At Moonlite Gardens. Gates open at 7pm and band begins at 8pm. Admission is $8 per person. |
| 20 - 22 | Paddlefest The Ohio River Way Paddlefest is the largest canoe and kayak paddling event in America with over 2,200 paddlers. The weekend kicks off with the Kids Outdoor Action Expo on Thursday, the Ohio River Music & Outdoor Festival on Friday and Paddle the Ohio on Saturday. more info |
| 21 | Moonlite Garden Party Dance under the stars to fantastic live music from Four on the Floor while Mr. DJ, J.D. Hughes, spins tunes in between sets. At Moonlite Gardens. Gates open at 7pm and band begins at 8pm. Admission is $8 per person. |
| July | |
| 3 | LaRosa's Balloon Glow 2013 Coney Island comes alive at the 14th Annual LaRosa’s Balloon Glow! Live music, family entertainment and Coney's Classic Rides make for a fun-filled evening. Later, the evening sky illuminates when hot air balloons of every color “glow” for all to see. The grand finale for the event is a spectacular Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks display over the banks of Lake Como. more info |
| 12 | Moonlite Garden Party Dance under the stars to fantastic live music from Ooh La La & The Greasers while Mr. DJ, J.D. Hughes, spins tunes in between sets. At Moonlite Gardens. Gates open at 7pm and band begins at 8pm. Admission is $8 per person. |
| 26 | Moonlite Garden Party Dance under the stars to fantastic live music from BlueStone Ivory while Mr. DJ, J.D. Hughes, spins tunes in between sets. At Moonlite Gardens. Gates open at 7pm and band begins at 8pm. Admission is $8 per person. |
| August | |
| 9 | Moonlite Garden Party Dance under the stars to fantastic live music from The Cincy Rockers while Mr. DJ, J.D. Hughes, spins tunes in between sets. At Moonlite Gardens. Gates open at 7pm and band begins at 8pm. Admission is $8 per person. |
| 23 | Moonlite Garden Party Dance under the stars to fantastic live music from Four on the Floor while Mr. DJ, J.D. Hughes, spins tunes in between sets. At Moonlite Gardens. Gates open at 7pm and band begins at 8pm. Admission is $8 per person. |
| 24 | PARK CLOSED Coney Island will be closed on Saturday, August 24 for a private event. |
| 31 | Cruise-A-Palooza This classic car show features hundreds of makes and models from all through the years! Professional judges will award trophies to the top 50 cars. Prizes and music by DJ Hughes make this event fun for the entire family! more info |
| September | |
| 21 | 'Fire Up the Night' International Fireworks Competition presented by Dr. Pepper Be amazed as teams from around the world compete for best fireworks display, plus see a stunning finale by Rozzi's! more info |
| 28 - Oct 13 | Fall-O-Ween Festival All your fall favorites plus some Halloween fun make for one great family event! Enjoy the NEW MoonLITES Halloween Light Show, Trick or Treat Trail, "FallScapes" landscape designs, Coney's Classic Rides, musical entertainment, farmyard friends and more! more info |