Celebrate Summer with These Fun Things to do over Labor Day Weekend in Cincy

From fireworks to festivals to outdoor fun, find things to do on Labor Day Weekend and celebrate the end of summer in Cincy Region style.  

Local Fireworks Shows

Cincinnati Reds Fireworks Fridays (8/30): Stick around after the end of this Cincinnati Reds game to experience a dazzling fireworks show! Note: fireworks will begin promptly 15 minutes after the conclusion of each game.

Under the Stars: Kings Island Nighttime Spectacular (daily): Join Kings Island every summer evening at 10 p.m. on International Street to witness a mesmerizing display of fireworks and lasers projections. Note: this is the last weekend of the season to experience this, so don’t miss out!

Western-Southern/WEBN Riverfest: (9/1): Give summer a proper send-off at Cincinnati’s annual Riverfest, an all-day festival that culminates with the iconic Western & Southern/WEBN fireworks show. Bring the whole family down to the riverfront for live music and food at Sawyer Point & Yeatman's Cove the Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Fireworks start at 9:05 pm on both sides of the Ohio River and is synchronized with a custom soundtrack on WEBN (102.7 FM)

Ticketed Fireworks Events

Riverfest Fireworks Cruise (9/1): Set sail with BB Riverboats for their annual Labor Day cruise with the perfect view of the Riverfest fireworks! 

Boom on the Bridge (9/1): This private event provides the unique opportunity to experience Riverfest and the fireworks show from one of the best views in town - the Purple People Bridge! Enjoy a live DJ, catering and drinks, private restrooms and goodie bags.

Festival of Fireworks (9/1): Enjoy your Labor Day from a private, tented space atop Mt. Adams! Ticketed guests can enjoy a catered dinner and open bar, a kid’s area with carnival games/bounce house, live entertainment, silent auctions, and hassle-free parking/shuttle service to and from the event.

Live music and performing arts on Labor Day Weekend in Cincy

From free concerts to classic country music, catch a show in Cincy over Labor Day Weekend.

Friday Flow (8/30): Enjoy a free live R&B performance from Vincent Stroud at Washington Park

Indie Fridays (8/30): Groove to some local independent acts during this free summer series on Fountain Square; featuring Madqueen, Black Owls and King Buffalo.

O.A.R. Summer Tour ’24 (8/30): O.A.R. takes the stage at MegaCorp Pavilion in Newport, Kentucky with special guests Ripe and DJ Logic. This is a ticketed event, so buy yours ahead of time!

Fifth & Vine Live  (8/31): Dance along to free live music at Fountain Square during this free summer music series, featuring Aja: A Tribute to the Music of Steely Dan.

Kentucky Symphony Orchestra (8/31): Catch the finale of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s free outdoor summer series on September August 31. Bring your lawn chairs and relax while you enjoy this performance of favorite compositions by Leroy Anderson, Richard Hayman and Henry Mancini. This event is free, with a suggested $5 donation for those who attend. Pro tip: take advantage of the free parking with TANK shuttle service!

Cincinnati sporting events over Labor Day Weekend

Cheer on the home teams as you celebrate summer over Labor Day Weekend!

Florence Y’alls (8/29): Spend your evening at Thomas More Stadium, rooting for the Florence Y’alls, the Cincy Region’s very own Frontier League professional baseball team. Take advantage of their Thirsty Thursday deals with $1 10 oz domestic drafts, $2 20 oz domestic drafts and $5 craft draft beer.

FC Cincinnati (8/31): Cincinnati is a soccer city! Watch a home match at TQL Stadium when FC Cincinnati faces off against Montreal on 8/31.  

Cincinnati Reds (8/29 – 9/2): Cheer on the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on 8/29 vs. the Oakland Athletics (with a post-game Thomas Rhett concert!), then vs. the Milwaukee Brewers on 8/30, (followed by live fireworks!), 8/31 and 9/1. Relax on Labor Day with a hometown game vs. the Houston Astros on 9/2.

Stroll and shop at one of Cincinnati’s open-air markets

Flowers, produce, antiques, art, and more–there’s so much to see at Cincinnati’s markets.

Findlay Market (daily): The historic market and the outdoor Biergarten are open six days a week (closed Monday). Browse the farmers market vendors as well as the permanent vendors inside the market house and enjoy a locally crafted beer in the Biergarten to cool off.

Pendleton Art Center – Final Fridays (8/30): This incredible art market hosts more than 200 artists. Enjoy the open air atmosphere as you peruse their studios – maybe even finding something special to take home with you!

Covington Farmers Market (8/31): Shop local for your uniquely Cincy treats! Open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. just a short walk from the Roebling Bridge/riverfront.

Tri-State Antique Market (9/1): Shop from hundreds of vendors selling vintage and retro goods. You’ll never know what treasures you may find!

Enjoy the great outdoors in Cincy

There are plenty of ways to relax and chill out with friends and family in the great outdoors this holiday weekend.

• Grab some takeout and a frisbee and head to one of the many parks in the region that offer majestic views and ample green space. Throw some discs at Idlewild Disc Golf Course or hit a local pickleball court!
• Stroll through downtown Cincinnati and see how many murals you can spot along the way. There are more than 180 ArtWorks murals throughout the region to enjoy.
• Drive less than an hour north and spend the day at the Ohio Renaissance Festival! Spend the day total immersed in the Middle Ages by walking through the 35-acre permanent village in Waynesville, Ohio.
• Rent a Red Bike and try out one of our suggested bike routes downtown.
• ​And don't forget to make reservations to enjoy a delicious meal on a lovely patio.

More things to do during the summer in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky 

Here are some more refreshing and reenergizing activities to consider as you safely savor this last weekend of summer in the Cincy Region.

• Consider some of these can't-miss things to do in Cincy.
• Let the kids explore, play or cool off at these kid-friendly attractions.
• Spend the day exploring the Ark Encounter including petting animals at the Ararat Ridge Zoo and ziplining at Eagle Aerial Adventures.
• Create your own beer adventure at some of the local craft breweries.

Whether you're a local planning a staycation or coming to Cincinnati for the long weekend, start planning your trip and find a place to stay for your Labor Day Weekend getaway to Cincy.