Things to do this weekend in the Butler County area

The following is a list of things to do in Butler and Warren counties. Submit events to journalnews@coxinc.com or visit journal-news.com/events.

TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY

  • INNOVATheatre present “Sister Act, A Divine Musical Comedy,” at Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. innovatheatre.com

SATURDAY

  • Hamilpalooza, at Marcum Park, Hamilton. Noon to 6 p.m. Car show, vendors, community resources, food trucks, and live music.
  • Fun on the Farm, at Chrisholm MetroPark, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton. Noon to 4 p.m. yourmetroparks.net
  • Animal Friends Humane Society Art Unleashed, at 1820 Princeton Road, Hamilton. 6-8 p.m. Art made by local artist will be auctioned off in a silent auction. All proceeds benefit the society. Silent auction will begin from noon to 4 p.m. and reopen during the event.
  • Keehner Park Concert Series, at 7211 Barret Road, West Chester Twp. 7 p.m. Bring a blanket, chairs and a picnic to enjoy live music on the lawn.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

  • Jungle Jim’s Weekend of Fire, at The Oscar Event Center, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Junglejims.com

SUNDAY

  • Great Ohio River Swim, begins at Serpentine Wall concludes at the Public Landing, 435 E. Mehring Way, Cincinnati. Check-in begins at 7 a.m. The river is closed to all motorized traffic during the swim. greatohioriverswim
  • Adult Workshop: Botanical Painting, at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. 1 p.m. pyramidhill.org

TUESDAY

  • Shakespeare in the Park presents “Hamlet,” at Oxford Community Arts Center, Pavilion, 10 S. College Ave., Oxford. 7 p.m. Free. fairfield-city.org

WEDNESDAY

  • Free Yoga on the Green, at Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. 6 p.m. Free

THURSDAY

  • Texas Flood - Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Bedford, at RiversEdge at Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St., Hamilton. 7 p.m. Free
  • Uptown Oxford Music Series, at Oxford Memorial Park, 2 E. High St., Oxford. 7 p.m.
  • Groovin’ on the Green, at Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. 7 p.m. Michelle Robinson Band

AUG. 31

  • Annual Crafts and Critters Car Show, at Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St., Hamilton. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Shakespeare in the Park presents “Hamlet,” at Keehner Park, 7211 Barret Road, West Chester Twp. 7 p.m. Free. fairfield-city.org

SEPT. 2

  • Keehner Park Concert Series, at 7211 Barret Road, West Chester Twp. 6:30 p.m. Bring a blanket, chairs and a picnic to enjoy live music on the lawn.

SEPT. 3

  • Women’s Explorer Backpacking Series: Getting Started, at Chrisholm MetroPark, Augspurger House, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton. 6 p.m. Registration required. yourmetroparks.net
  • Down Home, Downtown, at Miami University Downtown Hamilton Center, 221 High St. 7 p.m. Mark Whitt and the True Bluegrass Band will perform.

SEPT. 4

  • Celebrating Self presents Pickleball BBQ, at Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 11:30 a.m. Pickle Lodge will hold court on the parking lot to tell the tale, complete with live demos, and a stadium-style cookout. fittoncenter.org
  • Miami “College for Out Community,” Inside Biology: Filling the Gaps Inside the Big Picture, at Miami University Downtown Hamilton Center, 221 High St. 7:30 p.m.

SEPT. 5

  • Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass perform, in the Harry T. Wilks Conference Center, Miami University Regionals Hamilton campus, 1601 University Blvd. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged at MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/RSVP.
  • Groovin’ on the Green, at Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. 7 p.m. Come Together Beatles Tribute

SEPT. 6

  • Lorrie Morgan: Ruby Anniversary Tour 2024, at Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. 8 p.m. sorgoperahouse.org

SEPT. 7

  • Run the Parks 5k Fall Series, at Forest Run MetroPark, Timberman Ridge Area, 1976 Timberman Road, Hamilton. 9-11 a.m. yourmetroparks.net
  • Finds on the Farm Fall Craft Show, at Niederman Family Farm, 5110 LeSourdsville West Chester Road, Liberty Twp. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Fairfield Twp. Patriots Day Festival, at Heroes Park, 6048 Morris Road, Fairfield Twp. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Community fest and car show. Will be accepting donations of unopened dog and cat food, treats and toys for Animal Friends Humane Society.
  • Honeybee Observation, at Forest Run MetroPark, Timberman Ridge Area, 1976 Timberman Road, Hamilton. 1 p.m. yourmetroparks.net
  • 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration Festival & Expo, at Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive. 3-9 p.m. fairfield-city.org
  • Whimmydiddle, at RiversEdge, Hamilton. 7-11 p.m. Music by Myron Elkins and Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country. whimmydiddle.com
  • Lightning Express: A Tribute to the Everly Brothers, at Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. 8 p.m. sorgoperahouse.org

SEPT. 7-8

  • Drama & Ministries presents By His Grace (B.H.G.), at Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. 5 p.m. Free and open to the public. All donations will go to benefit mental health. fairfield-city.org

SEPT. 8

  • Great American Bike Rally, at Casual Pint, 130 Riverfront Plaza, Hamilton. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Family friendly event. greatamericanbikerally.com

SEPT. 10

  • “College for Our Community” Sustainability Today to Ensure Human Health for Tomorrow, at Miami University Downtown Hamilton Center, 221 High St. 7 p.m. Discuss ways to secure human health through practical approaches to daily life in the home, office or on the road.

SEPT. 11

  • SongFarmers, at Miami University Downtown Hamilton Center, 221 High St. 7 p.m. An acoustic jam session open to beginners to well seasoned pickers.

SEPT. 12

  • “The Constitution and the Presidency: Questions and Answers,” in Parrish Auditorium, Miami University Hamilton, 1601 University Blvd. 7 p.m. Speaker is Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University. Free and open to the public, but registration is requested at MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/RSVP.

SEPT. 13

  • Red Door Community Concerts, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 25 E. Walnut St., Oxford. 12:15 p.m. The Jimmy Leach Jazztet will perform. Free.
  • Fitton Family Fridays with Lexington Children’s Theatre present “Winnie the Pooh,” at Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. fittoncenter.org
  • Captain Fantastic: A Tribute to Elton John, at Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. 8 p.m. sorgoperahouse.org

SEPT. 14

  • Hamilton Flea, at Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St., Hamilton. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Middletown Comic Expo, at Miami University Middletown, Johnston Hall, 4200 N. University Blvd. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. There will be expert panels, workshops, cosplay, and vendors for comics, toys and more. middletowncomicexpo.com
  • Village Green Car Show, at Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. 3:30-10 p.m. fairfield-city.org
  • Signs of Life: The American Pink Floyd, at RiversEdge at Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St., Hamilton. 7 p.m. Free
  • Creativa Convergence, at Miami University Downtown Hamilton Center, 221 High St. Sign-up for this open-mic program at 7 p.m. and performances start at 7:30 p.m.

This list of events is created from information submitted to the Journal-News. To see more things to do or submit an event, go online to journal-news.com/events or email amy.burzynski@coxinc.com.

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