5 things to do in Butler County this weekend

The Hamilton Flea opened its 2023 season on May 13 and will continue monthly until the fall. The Flea has arts and craft vendors, food trucks and music. THOMAS PATE/NARRATUS MEDIA/CONTRIBUTED

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The Hamilton Flea opened its 2023 season on May 13 and will continue monthly until the fall. The Flea has arts and craft vendors, food trucks and music. THOMAS PATE/NARRATUS MEDIA/CONTRIBUTED

Here are five events in Butler County to check out today through Sunday. More things to do are listed online at journal-news.com/events.

Hamilton Flea’s final weekend

Visitors stroll through Hamilton Flea, a monthly urban artisan market, Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Marcum Park in Hamilton. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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Credit: Nick Graham

It’s hard to believe summer is ending already. With the end of summer comes the end of the monthly Hamilton Flea, a shopping event at Marcum Park in the downtown area of the city. The vendors are local crafters and there are plenty of food trucks that line Dayton Street at the park.

The Flea is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Port Middletown Arts & Music Festival

Port Middletown Arts and Music Festival 2023 in Middletown. CONTRIBUTED

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This event is full of local art and music. It takes place on Donham Plaza in the heart of Middletown from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday.

There will also be food from local restaurants, and an artist who currently has an exhibit at the Middletown Arts Center will be painting using a live animal as inspiration during the festival. More: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083399857498

Hike-A-Thon

Oxford Hike-A-Thon encourages outdoor fitness opportunities. CONTRIBUTED

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The City of Oxford, Enjoy Oxford and Miami University Natural Areas is hosting a Hike-A-Thon to celebrate the outdoors and progress of the newly paved Oxford and Miami Trail System. The event is for anyone, and pets are welcome with a leash. There will be free T-shirts handed out.

The events is 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at 4831 Oxford Trenton Road in Oxford. More: facebook.com/events/1467816310685655

Fairfield Auto Fest

Fairfield Auto Fest will feature three days of festivities on Fri., Sept. 9 through Sun., Sept. 11. Each day will feature a car show, live music, food and beverages and more.  CONTRIBUTED

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Spectators and car enthusiasts are in Village Green Park in Fairfield for a weekend of car-themed festivities at Fairfield Auto Fest, a car show, live music, food and beverages and more today, Saturday and Sunday.

The Friday Night Meet – Under the Lights presented by Good Enough Garage Show will be 6-9 p.m. The next day, Fairfield Auto Fest will welcome the 15th Annual Village Green Car Show from 3:30-10 p.m., and on Sunday the event will be capped off by the Aubrey Rose Foundation British Car Day from noon-4 p.m. The events are free and open to the public.

More: fairfield-city.org/584/Fairfield-Auto-Fest

Family Fun Night at Pyramid Hill

Family Fun on the Hill Animation Night will give families an opportunity to experience Pyramid Hill after dark. Guests can stargaze, watch a movie and check out the new “In Pieces” installation at the park. CONTRIBUTED

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Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum on Hamilton-Cleves Road in Hamilton will showcase the park’s latest installation “In Pieces” with a family night Saturday, Sept. 9. Family Fun on the Hill Animation Night will begin at 7 p.m. and has animation-themed crafts and activities followed by a movie screening of Disney’s “Fantasia” beginning at dusk. The Cincinnati Astronomical Society will also be on-site for stargazing throughout the event.

The event is free for park members and is included with paid park admission for non-members. More: pyramidhill.org

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