Your Insider's Guide to the Cincy Region

Welcome to our blog! Find out about local favorites, fun things to do, the best restaurants and shopping, all the events, and more here in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. 

Observing MLK Day in the Cincy Region

The life and enduring legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is honored every year in the Cincy Region with a full day of local events. Mark your calendars for January 19, 2026, for a day of community, culture and reflection. Start the day with the annual King Legacy Celebration at the…

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Things to do this Week in the Cincy Region

Looking for things to do this week in the Cincy Region? We've got you covered. Check out this list of local festivals, live music, comedy shows, art and craft fairs, and other unique things to do! Winter is full of unique things to do so don't miss the full events calendar for happenings in…

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Dig into these Black-owned restaurants and bars in the Cincy Region

Food is culture and one of the best ways to get to know a region and its people. Dig into Cincy’s dining scene and grub out on barbecue, West African cuisine, Cajun and creole dishes, locally roasted coffee, sweets, and more at these Black-owned restaurants in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky…

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Things to Do in the Cincy Region – January 2026

Is visiting the Cincy Region in 2026 one of your resolutions? Mark it off the list right away with a weekend getaway in January! Don't let the temps scare you - there are tons of ways to experience our local culture both indoors and outdoors. Our region offers a variety of family fun activities…

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Ice Skating Adventures in Cincy Region

If you're looking for a fun activity to do all winter long, we suggest ice skating! Bundle up and hit the ice at these incredible indoor and outdoor ice rinks throughout Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. This article is updated annually. Ice Skating at Elm Street Plaza A decades-old tradition, the…

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Cool Winter Experiences in Cincy Region

From January to March - Cincy has you covered with top winter events Craft beer, wine, and bourbon festivals are here to warm up the coldest part of winter. Ice Skating and skiing will get your body moving, and live music will get your toes tapping. Be sure to join us in March for the region-wide…

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Cincy Region Attractions Open on Thanksgiving Day

Looking for something to do in the Cincy Region either before or after Thanksgiving dinner? Whether you're playing host or being hosted - here's our list of things you can do on Thanksgiving Day! Ice Skating on Elm Street Plaza The newly expanded UC Health Ice Rink is open every day, including…

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Dazzling holiday light displays in the Cincy Region

Ready to make memories? The whole family will enjoy celebrating the magic of the holidays with these spectacular light displays around Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Light Up The Square Nov. 29, 5 - 10 p.m. Duke Energy's Light Up the Square returns to Fountain Square on Friday, November 28th…

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