24 listings in Cincinnati, OH: free concerts, theater, art and nights out, no kids required.
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Tuesday–Sunday, 11am–5pm (Thursday until 8pm); closed Mondays
Cincinnati Art Museum
General admission to the Cincinnati Art Museum is free every day it's open, Tuesday to Sunday, with late hours until 8pm on Thursdays. Parking is free too. Some special exhibitions are ticketed, such as The Art of Charley Harper (through March 7, 2027).
Verified Oct 27 · cincinnatiartmuseum.org
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Tuesdays 6–9pm, Nov 3 – Dec 29, 2026
Winterhaus at Fountain SquareCincinnati
Every Tuesday from November 3 through December 29, a different local jazz act plays The Johnson Foundation stage at Winterhaus on Fountain Square, 6–9pm.
Verified Oct 28 · myfountainsquare.com
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Mon–Thu 9am–8pm, Fri–Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 1–5pm
Oxford Lane LibraryCincinnati
Lane Libraries' Library of Things lets you check out acoustic guitars, ukuleles, banjos, a mandolin and sewing machines from the Oxford branch, plus seeds from the Lane Seed Library and kids' Launchpad tablets. Instruments and sewing machines are picked up and returned at the Oxford Lane Library.
Verified Oct 27 · lanepl.org
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Park grounds open daily, 9am–4pm; house tours when the Taft Education Center is open
William Howard Taft National Historic SiteCincinnati
The birthplace and boyhood home of President William Howard Taft in Mount Auburn is a National Park Service site with no entrance fee. Start at the Taft Education Center for the park film and exhibits, then take a guided or self-guided tour of the restored house. Free parking on Auburn Avenue and behind the house.
Verified Oct 27 · National Park Service
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Monday–Thursday 10am–7pm, Friday 10am–5pm
Fitton Center for Creative ArtsCincinnati
All exhibitions at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts in downtown Hamilton are free and open to everyone, Monday to Friday. Galleries close now and then while new shows are installed, so check the exhibition schedule before you go.
Verified Oct 27 · fittoncenter.org
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Covington: Tue–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 10am–5pm; other branches by phone (859-962-4000)
Kenton County Public Library (Covington Branch and others)Cincinnati
Kenton County Public Library offers free notary services at all its branches (Covington, Erlanger, Independence, Latonia). Covington has set notary hours Tuesday–Saturday; for the others, call 859-962-4000 first to check a notary is in. Don't sign beforehand, documents must be typed, and bring your own witnesses if needed. Notaries only witness signatures: no legal advice or document preparation.
Verified Oct 28 · kentonlibrary.org
Catch: Bring a current photo ID
Daily, 8am–6pm
Spring Grove Cemetery and ArboretumCincinnati
Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum is open to visitors every day from 8am to 6pm. Pick up a map or self-guided walking tour brochure at the Customer Service Center just inside the main gate (open Monday–Saturday), or download them online. No pets; riding a bike needs a permit from the office.
Verified Oct 27 · springgrove.org
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Downtown Main: Mon–Wed 10am–8pm, Thu–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 1–5pm; branch hours vary
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library MakerSpaces
Eight Cincinnati & Hamilton County library locations have MakerSpaces where anyone can reserve 3D printers, a laser cutter/engraver, sewing and embroidery machines, recording and photo stations, media conversion and Adobe software for free. Some machines need materials sold at a small fee. The Downtown Main Library MakerSpace is open daily.
Verified Oct 27 · chpl.org
Catch: Reservation required · Some machines need materials sold at a small fee
Monday–Friday, 10am–2pm, at all branches
Campbell County Public Library (all branches)Cincinnati
Campbell County Public Library hands out free one-day TANK (and TANK/Metro Zone 1) bus passes to anyone who needs a ride to a medical appointment, job interview, housing or social-service appointment. No library card or county residency needed. Bring proof of the appointment (an email, text, letter or card with the date and your name). One pass per person per week.
Verified Oct 27 · cc-pl.org
Catch: Proof of an appointment required (medical, job interview, housing or social services) · One pass per person per week
Monday and Wednesday 4–7pm, Friday 1–6pm
Empower ToolsCincinnati
Empower Tools, a tool-lending shop run by Kenton County Public Library inside Covington's Hellmann Creative Center, lends up to 3 tools at a time for 7 days to adult cardholders. Register in person during shop hours with a valid ID and your cell phone, and sign a yearly borrower's agreement. Tools can't be held or renewed, and late tools are fined $5 a day each.
Verified Oct 27 · kentonlibrary.org
Catch: Kenton County Public Library card required (adults 18+, account in good standing) · Register in person with valid ID and cell phone
Sundays and Mondays, 10am–5pm (museum closed Tuesdays)
Taft Museum of ArtCincinnati
The Taft Museum of Art, a 200-year-old historic house with the Duncanson murals and a collection of more than 800 objects, is free on Sundays and Mondays. On other days adult admission is $15. Youth 17 and under, students, teachers and military with ID are free every day.
Verified Oct 27 · taftmuseum.org
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Sun, Nov 8, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
National Underground Railroad Freedom CenterCincinnati
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center on the riverfront is free on Sunday, Nov 8, 2026, one of its Fifth Third Community Days. Regular adult admission is $21.50. The museum tells the stories of freedom's heroes from the Underground Railroad to today; plan on 3–4 hours. Reserve tickets online or in person; last entry 4:30pm.
Verified Oct 27 · freedomcenter.org
Catch: Free tickets: reserve online or in person
Tue, Nov 10, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Corbett Auditorium, CCM, University of Cincinnati
The UC Choruses (Alta Petit, Juncta Juvant and the Cabaret Singers) sing choral classics and new works on Tuesday, November 10, at 7:30pm in Corbett Auditorium at UC's College-Conservatory of Music. About 60 minutes. Admission is free.
Verified Oct 27 · uc.edu
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Fri, Nov 13, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Boone County Public Library, Main Library (Meeting Room ABC)Cincinnati
Boone County Public Library's Main Library hosts a Colonial Ball on Friday, November 13, 6:30–8pm: colonial-inspired games, door prizes, refreshments and a lesson in a historic dance. For adults.
Verified Oct 28 · boone.libnet.info
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Mon, Nov 16, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
Corbett Auditorium, CCM, University of Cincinnati
The CCM Wind Ensemble plays music spanning 112 years, from Holst's Second Suite in F to Gala Flagello's punchy Bravado, on Monday, November 16, at 7:30pm in Corbett Auditorium. About 75 minutes. Admission is free.
Verified Oct 27 · uc.edu
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Wed, Nov 18, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Boone County Public Library, Main Library (Meeting Room A)Cincinnati
Bring holiday decor you no longer want and take home something new at Boone County Public Library's Winter Decor Swap, Wednesday, November 18, 1–4pm. Leave decor, take decor.
Verified Oct 28 · boone.libnet.info
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Tue, Nov 24, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
Corbett Auditorium, CCM, University of Cincinnati
"Romantic Titans: Faith and Fire": the CCM Concert Orchestra performs Berlioz's Le Corsaire overture, Schumann's Konzertstück for four horns and Mendelssohn's "Reformation" Symphony on Tuesday, November 24, at 7:30pm in Corbett Auditorium. About 75 minutes. Admission is free.
Verified Oct 27 · uc.edu
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Sat, Dec 5, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Historic downtown Lebanon, OhioCincinnati
Downtown Lebanon's 37th annual Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade is Saturday, December 5: decorated carriages roll through the historic downtown in a 1pm daylight parade and a 7pm candlelight parade. The Christmas festival runs 10am–8pm. Watching is free; food and shopping cost extra.
Verified Oct 27 · lebanonchamber.org
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Sun, Dec 6, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
National Underground Railroad Freedom CenterCincinnati
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center on the riverfront is free on Sunday, Dec 6, 2026, one of its Fifth Third Community Days. Regular adult admission is $21.50. The museum tells the stories of freedom's heroes from the Underground Railroad to today; plan on 3–4 hours. Reserve tickets online or in person; last entry 4:30pm.
Verified Oct 27 · freedomcenter.org
Catch: Free tickets: reserve online or in person
Wed, Dec 9, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Corbett Auditorium, CCM, University of Cincinnati
The UC Symphony Orchestra, made up of students and faculty from across the University of Cincinnati, plays its winter concert on Wednesday, December 9, at 7:30pm in Corbett Auditorium. About 90 minutes. Admission is free.
Verified Oct 27 · uc.edu
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Sun, Dec 20, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
National Underground Railroad Freedom CenterCincinnati
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center on the riverfront is free on Sunday, Dec 20, 2026, one of its Fifth Third Community Days. Regular adult admission is $21.50. The museum tells the stories of freedom's heroes from the Underground Railroad to today; plan on 3–4 hours. Reserve tickets online or in person; last entry 4:30pm.
Verified Oct 27 · freedomcenter.org
Catch: Free tickets: reserve online or in person
Classes several times a week; appointments by request (see the library calendar)
Downtown Main LibraryCincinnati
The library's adult education program offers free classes (recent examples: Adobe Photoshop basics, block printing, drawing, learning apps) and free one-on-one appointments with staff at the Downtown Main Library for job searching and other goals. Book an appointment online, in person or by phone.
Verified Oct 27 · chpl.org
Catch: Library card required · Appointments must be booked ahead (online, in person or by phone)
Several sessions each week at different branches (see the ESOL calendar)
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library branches
The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library runs free English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes and conversation groups at several branches, from beginner English to intermediate, plus online classes. Check the library's ESOL calendar for this week's sessions.
Verified Oct 27 · chpl.org
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Reserve a pass online; dates depend on each attraction
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
With a Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library card you can reserve a free Discovery Pass to local attractions such as Krohn Conservatory, the Contemporary Arts Center, Children's Theatre of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub. Library cards are free for Ohio residents, and for Boone, Campbell and Kenton County, Kentucky, residents who have a card from their local library.
Verified Oct 27 · chpl.org
Catch: Library card required (free for Ohio residents and Boone, Campbell and Kenton County, KY, cardholders) · Reserve a pass online in advance
