Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks at Riverfest

Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks (photo: @regnargc)
Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks (photo: @regnargc)

The annual Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks are the ultimate end-of-summer party in the Cincinnati region. The free family-friendly festival begins at Noon at Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove on Sunday, September 5, with Rozzi's Famous Fireworks wrapping up the evening around 9 p.m. with a fireworks display choreographed to a WEBN-curated playlist. 

Plan to stake out your spot on either side of the river early and make a day of it. Along with Sawyer Point/Yeatman's Cove, popular viewing areas on the Ohio side include the Serpentine Wall and Smale Riverfront Park along the river, Mt. Adams on the hill just east of downtown, and Mt. Echo Park a few miles west of downtown. On the Kentucky side try the riverfront areas of Newport (below Newport on the Levee) and Covington (below the Roebling Suspension Bridge) or the Devou Park overlook in Park Hills.

Special events

The Butterfly Show at Krohn Conservatory (photo: @mapeters25)
The Butterfly Show at Krohn Conservatory (photo: @mapeters25)

Stroll and shop at these open-air markets

Findlay Market (photo: CincinnatiUSA.com)
Findlay Market (photo: CincinnatiUSA.com)
  • Findlay Market
    The 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.
  • WestSide Market
    This monthly market pop-up takes place in Downtown Cheviot on September 4.
  • Art on Vine
    On September 5 this popular market returns to Fountain Square with upwards of 80 vendors featuring handmade and artistic goods. 

Enjoy the great outdoors

Cincy Red Bike (photo: Louis Rideout)
Cincy Red Bike (photo: Louis Rideout)

There are plenty ways to relax and reconnect safely with friends and family in the great outdoors this holiday weekend.

Celebrate the end of summer

BB Riverboats
BB Riverboats
Here are some more refreshing and reenergizing activities to consider as you safely savor this last weekend of summer.

Make a day (and night) of it

Hotel Covington
Hotel Covington

Whether you're a local planning a staycation or coming in for the long weekend, click here to find a place to stay for your weekend getaway.

Written by Julie Brock (with updates by Amber Potter).