It’s almost summer. The sun stays up later and later, the kids will soon have nothing to do, and the outdoor weather is calling you to do something other than stay home. Whether you’ve got bored kids or the nice weather is simply motivating you to get out there and do something fun, figuring out […]
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Newport Aquarium to host new after-hours, 21+ event series ‘FISH + SIPS’
Newport Aquarium-goers will have a new event series to attend — but these events require you to leave the kiddos at home. “FISH + SIPS” is the aquarium’s new after-hours series for those 21 and older. Each FISH + SIPS event will feature three hours of aquarium access, three drink tickets, snacks and a variety […]
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Check out these driving distance destinations for a Memorial Day weekend getaway
Nashville, Chicago, Red River Gorge State Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, and Pittsburgh are all within a five-hour drive of Northern Kentucky and offer a variety of recreational activities for a weekend vacation.
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Maifest returns to Covington this weekend
Maifest is returning to Goebel Park this weekend. Put on by Braxton Brewing, the celebration of German culture and the spring season includes food and beer from local vendors, live music, maypole dancing and other family-friendly activities. Sunday will feature activities and giveaways from the Cincinnati Reds. The festival will begin on Friday at noon […]
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Covington’s Father Hanses Park to get new playground equipment
Father Hanses Park, located at the intersections of Hermes Avenue and West 11th Street in Covington’s Lewisburg neighborhood, will officially be getting new playground equipment. The Covington Board of Commissioner approved the roughly $63,000 purchase of new equipment on Tuesday. The money will come from federal Community Development Block Grant dollars, which are awarded to […]
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New stage in Ludlow’s Memorial Park soft opens Saturday
UPDATE: Scheduling changes to the event occurred after we posted this story. Relevant lines have been edited.–LINK nky editorial, May 13, 2026. The new Martin River Stage in Ludlow’s Memorial Park will celebrate a soft opening on Saturday at 7 p.m. The event will feature a performance from the band Dublin Defense. A grand opening, […]
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Rally at Ovation to bring Friday night Reds game festivities to Newport riverfront
Cincinnati Reds fans will be able to enjoy Friday night home games throughout the 2026 season thanks to Rally at Ovation, a family-friendly event series that will open the development’s riverfront plaza. Programming will run from 4 to 8 p.m. on select Fridays in May, June, July, August and September at Ovation Plaza, located at […]
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NKU filmmaker shares immigrant stories on the big screen
Camilo Idrobo has always wanted to be a filmmaker ever since his parents gave him a Jonas Brothers-themed camcorder. Next weekend, he’ll finally achieve his goal of seeing his work on a large silver screen when the Esquire Theatre shows two of his films. Born in Quito, Ecuador, he spent his youth making home movies […]
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NKY activities by the hour: quick trips to weekend getaways
It’s almost summer. The sun stays up later and later, the kids will soon have nothing to do, and the outdoor weather is calling you to do something other than stay home. Whether you’ve got bored kids or the nice weather is simply motivating you to get out there and do something fun, figuring out […]
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Erlanger announces Summer Sendoff music lineup
The City of Erlanger has announced the music lineup for this year’s Summer Sendoff, which serves as the largest annual community event in the city. Last year’s event drew nearly 6,000 attendees, according to a press release from the city. “Summer Sendoff has become a signature community gathering, often described by attendees as a ‘block […]
