- Summer Series for Kids, at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. For children ages 5-12. 1 p.m. pyramidhill.org
- Fridays by the Lake, at Marsh Lake, 6440 River Road, Fairfield. 6-8 p.m. Acoustic music, food trucks and beer.
- Red Brick Fridays present Beach Staycation, at Oxford Uptown Parks, High and Main Streets. 6-10 p.m.
- Movies in the Park, at Goldman Park, Middletown. Family activities start at 7 p.m. Movie at dusk. Showing “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”
TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY
- Hamilton County Community Fair, at Stricker’s Grove, 11490 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton. hccfair.com
SATURDAY
- Oxford Ox Trot, at Leonard Howell Park, 5200 Bonham Road, Oxford. 8 a.m. to noon. A 5k run, music, food trucks, and more. runsignup.com
- Jazzercise, at Miami Downtown Hamilton Center, 221 High St. 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome and may register on-site.
- Cincy Cool Cars Custom Car Show, at the corner of Nilles and Wessel Drive, Fairfield. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Hamilton Flea, at Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St., Hamilton. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Family Fun on the Hill at Pyramid Hill, at 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. pyramidhill.org
- Creeking in the Parks, meet behind the Fairfield Family YMCA, 5220 Bibury Road. 10 a.m. Free and open to all ages.
- Sts. Constantine & Helen GreekFest, at 2500 Grand Ave., Middletown. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Yoga in the Park, at Condo Shelter, Rentschler Forest MetroPark, 5701 Reigart Road, Hamilton. 2 p.m. yourmetroparks.net
- Cincy Blues Fest, at Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. 2:30-10 p.m. Musicians include Blues In the Schools Band, I Dig Pig, Vudu Childe, Ben Levin Piano with Candice Ivory and Sonny Hill, Altered Five Blues Band, Lil’ Ed & The Blue Imperials, and Noah Wotherspoon. cincyblues.org.
- Jared’s Jam, at RiversEdge at Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St., Hamilton. 5 p.m. Free
- Shakespeare in the Park presents “Hamlet,” at 7211 Barret Road, West Chester Twp. 7 p.m. Bring a blanket, chairs and a picnic. Free
- Tri-State Wrestling Live, at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 7 p.m. tristatewrestlingonline.com
- Creativa Convergence, at Miami Downtown Hamilton Center, 221 High St. Sign-up for open-mic program begins at 7 p.m. and performances start at 7:30 p.m.
MONDAY THROUGH JULY 20
- Warren County Fair, at 655 N. Broadway St., Lebanon. There will be shows, 4-H exhibits, rides, music, food, and much more. warrencountyfairohio.org
TUESDAY
- Community Conversations: Transgender Rights, Discriminatory Legislation and Policy, at Miami Downtown Hamilton Center, 221 High St. 6 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
- Summer Concert Series at The Lodge at VOA, at 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester. 6-9 p.m. Free, voalodge.com
- Free Yoga on the Green, at Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. 6 p.m. Free
THURSDAY
- Creative Arts in the Park, at Fort Liberty Playland, Shelter 1, 6845 Van Gorden Road, Liberty Twp. 10-11:30 a.m. Come anytime during the time to participate in the activity.
- The Takeover Concert, at The Square @ Union Centre, 9285 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester Twp. 6-9 p.m. Free
- Live After Five Summer Concert, at Liberty Center, 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Twp. 6-9 p.m.
- Foreigners Journey and Dravin & Ravens, 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. The Eagles Project
- Hamilton Joes vs. Lima Locos, at Foundation Field, 1140 S. Front St., Hamilton. 7:05 p.m. hamiltonjoes.com
JULY 18-20
- Encore Community Theatre present “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” at Parrish Auditorium, Miami University Hamilton, 1601 University Blvd. 7:30 p.m. July 18-20 and 2 p.m. July 20. encorecommunitytheatre.com
JULY 19
- Story Time for Littles at Pyramid Hill, at 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. Listen, move, play and create at an art and nature story time for children four and under. 10 a.m. pyramidhill.org
- Nature Explorers - Plants, at Meadow Ridge MetroPark, 5101 Circle Parkway, Middletown. 10 a.m. Registration requested, walk-ins welcome. yourmetroparks.net
- Oxford Outdoor Movies, at Oxford Community Arts Center, Pavilion, 10 S. College Ave. Movie begins at dusk. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Showing “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax.”
JULY 19-20
- Ohio Challenge Hit Air Balloon and Skydiving Festival, at Smith Park and Middletown Regional Airport. 5-10:30 p.m. July 19 and 4-10:30 p.m. July 20. Walk-in admission is $10 per adult, children 12 and under are free. Parking is $20 with free shuttle to park and includes admission for everyone in the vehicle.
JULY 20
- Secret Stamps, at Rentschler Forest MetroPark, 5701 Reigart Road, Hamilton. Noon to 2 p.m. yourmetroparks.net
- Friends of Chrisholm Augspurger and Historic Farmstead Open House, at 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton. 1-3 p.m. yourmetroparks.net
- 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.
- Hamilton Joes vs. Lima Locos, at Foundation Field, 1140 S. Front St., Hamilton. 7:05 p.m. hamiltonjoes.com
JULY 21-27
- Butler County Fair, at 1715 Fairgrounds Ave., Hamilton. Will offer a rodeo, tractor pulls, demolition derbies, vendors, food stalls and more.
JULY 23
- Hamilton Joes vs. Southern Ohio Copperheads, at Foundation Field, 1140 S. Front St., Hamilton. 7:05 p.m. hamiltonjoes.com
JULY 24
- Summer Concert Series at The Lodge at VOA, at 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester. 6-9 p.m. Free, voalodge.com
- Free Yoga on the Green, at Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. 6 p.m. Free
JULY 25
- Sounds at Sunset, at Bellemonte Street, Middletown. 6 p.m. Music by Randy Smith & The Haskells, and Dangerous Jim & The Slims. Parking available at 2701 Central Ave.
- The Takeover Concert, at The Square @ Union Centre, 9285 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester Twp. 6-9 p.m. Free
- Live After Five Summer Concert, at Liberty Center, 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Twp. 6-9 p.m.
- Movies in the Park, at Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive. Food truck and activities start at 6 p.m. Movie starts at 7 p.m. Showing “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”
- Uptown Oxford Music Series, at Oxford Memorial Park, 2 E. High St., Oxford. 7 p.m.
JULY 26
- Nature Explorers - Arts in the Park, at Forest Run MetroPark, 1976 Timberman Road, Hamilton. 10 a.m. yourmetroparks.net
- Miami Middletown Book Discussion Group Zoom event, live on-screen at Miami Hamilton Downtown Center, 221 High St. Noon. mid.miamioh.edu/library/bookdiscussion.htm
- Summer Series for Kids, at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. For children ages 5-12. 1 p.m. pyramidhill.org
JULY 26-27
- St. Ann Annual Festival, at 3064 Pleasant Ave., Hamilton. 6-11:30 p.m.
JULY 26-28 AND AUG. 2-4
- Inspiring Arts Production will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” at Parrish Auditorium, Miami University Hamilton, 1601 University Blvd. inspiringartsproductions.com
JULY 27
- Annual Antique and Classic Car Parade of Hamilton and Fairfield, starting at Butler County Courthouse, High Street, Hamilton. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Jazzercise, at Miami Downtown Hamilton Center, 221 High St. 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome and may register on-site.
- Plein Air Painting with Middletown Arts Center, at Forest Run MetroPark, Songbird Pond, 1976 Timberman Road, Hamilton. 9 a.m. Registration required. yourmetroparks.net
- Exploring Nature Journaling, at Forest Run MetroPark, 1976 Timberman Road, Hamilton. 9:30 a.m. Ages 16 and up unless accompanied by an adult. Registration required by July 25. yourmetroparks.net
- Grace Baptist Church Annual Car Show and Touch-a-Truck, at 3023 Union Road, Middletown. 5-8 p.m. 513-465-9568
- 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.
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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