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Cincinnati’s Labor Day celebrations, deals & events

Cincinnati’s Labor Day celebrations, deals & events

CINCINNATI (WXIX) – Labor Day weekend events are in-the-works for the Queen City as many businesses and communities organize a plethora of things to do for the holiday weekend.

“Name Your Price” Adoption Event with Cincinnati Animal CARE

Cincinnati Animal CARE has been at over capacity since April and are looking to find these dogs homes.

The “Name Your Price” adoption event will be held Saturday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their pet adoption center in Pleasant Ridge.

The shelter in Northside will be open Sunday from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. for adoptions as well.

Hamilton’s Octoberfest 2022

The city of Hamilton is hosting their annual Octoberfest Sept. 2 to Sept. 4 this year at 2361 Hamilton Cleves Rd. The event has been around since 1968 where people can enjoy homemade German foods, listen to live music and play games while drinking Warstiner beer.

  • Sept. 2: 5-11 p.m.
  • Sept. 3: 1-11 p.m.
  • Sept. 4: 1-8 p.m.

Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks & Riverfest

Since 1977, Cincinnati has held an annual end-of-summer event with a WEBN firework show, one of the biggest firework shows in the Midwest.

During the day, enjoy an all-day celebration with music, food and various entertainment starting at noon.

Watch the firework show from both sides of the Ohio River at Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove, Mt. Echo Park and Newport on the Levee starting at 9 p.m.

Cincinnati Metro Bussing

Cincinnati Metro is offering free rides Sept. 3 and Sept 4. for all metro busses and access routes.

West Chester Township Symphony Orchestra Concert

West Chester Township is celebrating the end of summer with their annual Labor Day concert at Keehner Park Amphitheater on Sept. 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Tri-State Antique Market

Celebrate Labor Day at the Tri-State Antique Market, Indiana’s largest vintage market on Sept. 4 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In the past, over 200 vendors have attended, selling their antique and vintage items.

The event will be held at the Lawrenceburg, Indiana Fairgrounds.

Adult admission is $4, and pets and children are free to attend.

Lunken Airport Days

Lunken Airport is giving warbird and helicopter rides on Sept. 3-4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In addition, they will also be hosting a color guard ceremony each day at noon with a special patriotic presentation by UC’s ROTC on Sept. 3.

Admission and parking are free for this event.

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Flying Pig schedule of events, road closures

Flying Pig schedule of events, road closures

CINCINNATI (WXIX) – Flying Pig week is in full swing. Road closures begin Thursday, with the events starting Friday morning.

The 24th Flying Pig Marathon is back this weekend, April 29-May 1.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29TH

  • P&G Health and Fitness Expo at the Duke Energy Convention Center is 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • The Fifty West Mile goes off at 7 p.m. along Mehring Way. The Post Race Party goes until 10 p.m. at Smale Park.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30TH

  • The Toyota 10K at 7 a.m. The Family Fun Festival starts at 7:30 a.m. at Smale Park, then the Tri-State Running Company 5K goes off at 9 a.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 1

  • The Flying Pig Marathon powered by P&G at 6:30 a.m. along Elm Street by Paul Brown Stadium. That includes the Paycor Half Marathon and the CityDash 4-person relay. Celebrate your accomplishment at the Michelob Ultra Victory Party at Smale Park, running from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.

For more information, visit http://www.flyingpigmarathon.com/

ROAD CLOSURES

Roads around downtown Cincinnati will close the weekend of the Flying Pig. Organizers are encouraging those participating or attending to download Waze to implement road closures and provide more accurate directions.

The app is free to download and is available in Google Play or the App Store.

You can also see a full list of road closures here.

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St. Patrick’s Day events in Cincinnati, NKY ☘️

St. Patrick’s Day events in Cincinnati, NKY ☘️

CINCINNATI – March 17 falls on a Thursday this year. Here’s a list of St. Patrick’s Day events where you can wear your green and join in the fun.

St. Mac-trick’s Day, 6 a.m., Mac’s Pizza Pub Mainstrasse, 604 Main St., Covington. Bloody Marys, mimosas and breakfast pizza, drink specials and more. Also is Day 1 of the NCAA Tournament, so games will be on all 20 televisions all day. facebook.com.

St. Patrick’s Day at Molly Malone’s, 7 a.m., Molly Malone’s Irish Pub, 112 E. Fourth St, Covington. Kegs and eggs, live bands on all three floors, outdoor tent, performances by Irish dancers and bagpipers. $10 cover at the door, no reservations. facebook.com.

St. Patrick’s Day at the Pub, 9 a.m.-11 p.m., The Pub at Rookwood, 2692 Edmondson Road, Norwood. Irish food, drink specials, live music from FinTan, DJ Toad, The Collective, plus bagpipes and Celtic dancing. facebook.com.

St. Patrick’s Day at the Pub Crestview Hills, 9 a.m., 2853 Dixie Highway, Crestview Hills. Select brunch items and St. Patrick’s Day menu, live music, bagpiping and Celtic dancing. Music: Ghostman 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Kyle Knapp 1:30-4:30 p.m.; DJ Enrique 5-9 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, 9 a.m., Braxton Brewing Co., 27 W. Seventh St., Covington. Themed beer release, green cocktail, giveaways. Parlor on Seventh serving up Irish breakfast special. facebook.com.

St. Paddy’s Day at West Side Brewing, 9 a.m.-11 p.m., West Side Brewing, 3044 Harrison Ave., Westwood. food and drink specials all day. Featuring smoked corned beef, dry Irish stout beer release, and live music. Free admission. facebook.com.

St. Paddy’s Day Block Party, 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Miamiville Trailyard, 368 Center St., Miamiville. Party along the Little Miami Scenic Trail. Kegs and eggs, live music, green beer, prizes for best dressed human and dogs.

McWoody’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, 11:30 a.m., Woodburn Brewing, 2800 Woodburn Ave., East Walnut Hills. Brewery turns into “McWoody’s” for the holiday. Kegs and eggs, food specials, green beer and live entertainment all day. facebook.com.

St. Patrick’s Day Madness, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Keystone Bar & Grill, 313 Greenup St., Covington. College basketball on TV, specials on green beer, shots and more. facebook.com.

St. Patrick’s Day at Big Ash, noon, Big Ash Brewing, 5230 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township. Food truck, traditional Irish music session, live music by Harry Pedigo Trio, and Noah Smith’s Crooner Circus. No reservations. Free admission. eventbrite.com.

St. Patrick’s Day Madness, noon, The Stretch, 191 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. Specials on green beer, Irish whiskey and more. thestretchcincy.com.

St. Patrick’s Day at Nicholson’s, 11 a.m., Nicholson’s, 625 Walnut St., Downtown. Live music, Irish fare, drink specials. DJ Johnny B from 1-4 p.m. Bagpiping and Celtic dancing.

Saint Patrick’s Party, noon, The Boardroom, 844 York St., Newport. Drink specials, green beer, live music and NCAA games on TV. facebook.com.

St. Practice Day, 4 p.m., Beeline, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Drink specials all day. DJ spinning from 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, 6 p.m., American Legion, 22 E. Sixth St., Newport. Door prizes, split the pot, raffles, green mini beers, bucket specials and special shamrock drink. Open to the public. facebook.com.

St. Patrick’s Day Young Adult Swing Dance, 6:30-11 p.m., Oakley Kitchen Food Hall, 3715 Madison Road, Oakley. $10 at the door. facebook.com.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Cock & Bull Mainstrasse, 601 Main St., Covington.

St. Patrick’s Day & Pint Night, Catch-a-Fire Pizza, 9290 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash. Live music. Everyone who orders a pint of Willis Irish Red Ale between 6:30-8:30 p.m. receives a free pint glass. Raffles. Wear green. Free admission. eventbrite.com.

St. Patrick’s Day Party, Lori’s Roadhouse, 4924 Union Centre Pavilion Drive, West Chester. Live music and more.

St. Paddy’s Friday Pub Crawl, 6 p.m.-midnight, Esoteric Brewing, 918 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills. Visits Esoteric Brewing, Brew House and Tiki Tiki Bang Bang. Free. eventbrite.com.

Shamrock Stroll, 1-5 p.m., Tin Roof, 160 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. Visits Tin Roof, Kitty’s Sports Bar, Fishbowl, Galla Park, AC Upper Deck and Jefferson Social. Ages 21-up. $16. eventbrite.com.

Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Crawl, 4-10 p.m., Below Zero Lounge, Over-the-Rhine. Exclusive drink and food specials, prizes for best costume, afterparty. Bars include Holiday Spirits, Liberty’s Bar & Bottle, MOTR, Pins and Queen City Exchange. crawlwith.us/cincinnati/stpattys.

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Blarney on the Block, Harry Potter themed events and painting classes for kids make this week’s list of Go+Do events in Greeley, Loveland and beyond

Blarney on the Block, Harry Potter themed events and painting classes for kids make this week’s list of Go+Do events in Greeley, Loveland and beyond

Break out the green attire and “Kiss Me I’m Irish” pins in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. While the official holiday falls on a Thursday, many businesses around Greeley and Loveland are kicking off the fun early with parades, green beer, concerts and more.

Check out some of these 19 events taking place in Greeley, Loveland, Windsor and around NoCo for the week of March 12-18.

Do you have an event coming up that you think would be a perfect addition to the weekly Go+Do list? Send the date, time, a description of the event and other pertinent information to Tamara Markard at tmarkard@greeleytribune.com for consideration.

Saturday, March 12

1. The Colorado Model Train Museum is hosting Literacy Day featuring Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Express at 10 a.m. at 680 10th St. The event will include fun eye-spy games, butter beer and different model trains and settings. Admission is $11 for adults, $9 for seniors age 65 and older, $6 for kids age 12 and younger and children age 3 and younger are free. For more information, go to www.cmrm.org.

2. It’s St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Greeley at Blarney on the Block kicks off at 2 p.m. with a parade, the McTeggart Irish Dancers, go-cup services and more along the 9th Street plaza. All ages are invited to attend the free event and well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3sRwoK2.

3. Join the city of Brighton to celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Main Street in downtown. The event will include games, shopping, a Diagon Alley and more. The event is free and all ages are welcome to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3ClIFJw.

4. Swing on over to 477 Distilling at 7 p.m. for some live music from the Briana Harris Quartet at 825 9th St., Unit B. Harris, a saxophonist and songwriter, Spencer Zweifel on keys and Domi Edson on bass will perform a variety of rock covers, jazz and original music. The free concert is open to adults age 21 and older. For more information, call the distillery at (970) 451-5768.

Monday, March 14

5. Art History with the Masters Pastel Drawing Workshop is set for 12:30 p.m. at the Greeley Family Funplex, 1501 65th Ave. The class, open to kids ages 7-12, offers five days of fun exploring the history of art and creating projects. Class admission is $120 for the entire week. For more information, or to register for the class, go to https://bit.ly/3tFewRJ.

6. Adult Progressive Skills Art Class: Painting Water with Watercolors is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave. The two-part class will teach attendees how to paint water using watercolors. Watercolor painting experience required. The class is open to adults age 18 and older and the fee for the class is $90 for non-members and $72 for museum members and students. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3IVPC6I.

Wednesday, March 16

7. The Greeley Morning Gardening Club is scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. at the Greeley Forestry Department, 2631 52nd Ave. Court. The club, founded in 1956 by local gardeners and community volunteers, hosts a variety of projects and events throughout the year, including the Greeley Garden Tour. The club is open to adults age 18 and older. For more information, go to www.greeleygardenclub.com.

8. Enjoy an evening of self care with friends at 5 p.m. at Black and Blues Music and Brews, 423 N. Cleveland Ave., Loveland. The event, open to adults age 18 and older, will start with a guided meditation followed by a intention workshop. There is no cost for admission, however tips and donations are appreciated. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/34kKXfs.

9. The Moxi Theater is hosting Powerman 5000 at 7:30 p.m. at 802 9th St. in Greeley. The Boston-based underground band will be joined by The World Over, Heartsick Heroine and Killing Creation for a night of hard rocking heavy metal and electro-metal music. All responsible ages with a valid photo ID are welcome to attend. Tickets are $18 per person for general admission. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3sPh68l.

10. Celebrate Hump Day with wine and chocolate pairings at 5:30 p.m. at Sweet Heart Winery, 5500 W. Highway 34 in Loveland. The event will feature different Sweet Heart wines partnered with chocolate from The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. The event is open to adults age 21 and older and tickets are $35 per person. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3ITzZNc.

Thursday, March 17

11. Before heading into work, take part in the 2nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Drive-Thru from 7-9 a.m. at 2131 9th St. in Greeley. Hosted by Meals on Wheels of Greeley, the breakfast will feature potatoes O’Brien, sausage, eggs, cheese and gravy along with a fruit cup, muffin and milk all for a suggested donation of $10. All ages are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to info@mealsonwheelsgreeley.com by March 13. For more information, contact the nonprofit at (970) 353-9738.

12. Celebrate St. Patty’s Day at one of Colorado’s oldest and longest running Irish Pubs — Clancy’s Irish Pub, 7000 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Festivities begin at noon with live music, five bars, traditional Irish food, bagpipes, Irish dancers and more. The event will run through Saturday. Admission is $2 per person and all proceeds will be donated to The Colorado Humane Society. All ages are invited to attend. For more information, go to www.Iloveclancys.com.

13. Business owners of all ages are invited to attend Business After Hours at 5 p.m. at Re/Max Alliance, 1275 58th Ave., Greeley. Bring some business cards and meet and socialize with other local business owners during the free event. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3tH2gjL.

Friday, March 18

14. The Windsor Gardener is hosting Lucky Sip and Shop from 5-7 p.m. at 6461 State Highway 392 for adults age 21 and older. Guests can enjoy tasty drinks, shopping and exploring everything the shop has to offer. Admission is free. For more information, contact The Windsor Gardener at (970) 686-9771.

15. St. Patrick’s Day continues with a performance by The Stubby Shillelaghs at 8 p.m. at the Moxi Theater, 802 9th St. Members of the Greeley Celtic folk band will don their kilts to bring audience members a fun time filled with original and classic music. All responsible ages with a valid photo ID are welcome to attend and tickets are $15 per person for general admission. Reserved tables are available for $50 for two people and $100 for four people. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3hOmqT6.

16. Start the weekend off on a high note by seeing live, professional comedy at 8 p.m. at Syntax Distillery and Cocktail Bar, 700 6th St., Greeley. Hosted by Tobias Livingston, the show will feature different comics that are sure to keep audience members laughing and entertained. There is no cost to attend the show and adults age 21 and older are invited. For more information, contact Syntax Distillery and Cocktail Bar at (970) 352-5466.

17. Celebrate the opening of the Tipsy Cricket by attending the tavern’s ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. at 205 4th St., Windsor. The event will feature light snacks and beverages compliment of the Tipsy Cricket. The event is free and all ages are welcome to attend. For more information, contact the Tipsy Cricket at (970) 460-9123.

18. Wagon Wheel Skate Center is hosting Full Moon Rock’n’roll Adult Skate from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at 14501 Brighton Road, Brighton. Enjoy skating, a free photo booth and more. The event is open to adults age 18 and older and admission is $10. For more information, go to www.skatewagonwheel.com.

19. Break out your Colorado Eagles jersey and swag and head over to the game at 7:05 p.m. at the Budweiser Event Center, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland. The Eagles will be taking on the Stockton Heat. All ages are welcome to attend the game. Tickets range from $21 per person to $56 per person depending on seat choice. For more information, go to www.coloradoeagles.com.