Your April Guide to Festivals, Food, and Family Fun!
Spring has officially sprung, and with warmer weather comes a fresh lineup of can’t-miss events. From buzzing new festivals and spring markets to outdoor events and America250 celebrations, April is packed with fun ways to plan a spring adventure!
Born in the USA
WHERE: The Fitton Center for Creative Arts | Hamilton, Ohio
WHEN: Saturday, April 4, 2026
The United States is celebrating its 250th birthday throughout 2026 and the Fitton Center will get the party started right out of the gate. The Just Strange Brothers will rock you from sea to shining sea with America's greatest rock, pop, country, folk and R&B anthems that made and make us all part of An American Band.
Wildflower Walks
WHERE: Silvoor Biological Sanctuary | Oxford, Ohio
WHEN: Sunday, April 5, 2026
Enjoy a scenic wildflower walk through the Silvoor Biological Sanctuary. You'll get to see some of the beautiful signs of spring in Oxford! Be sure to wear proper hiking shoes. Don't forget to bring your camera as you'll see all kinds of beautiful plants. Meet your guide and start the walk at Peffer Park Pavilion.
Candles & Bingo
WHERE: Pinball Garage | Hamilton, Ohio
WHEN: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Come pour candles and play bingo with the Petals & Wicks Fragrance Collective's pop up experience at Pinball Garage on Thursday April 16th. Guests will be able to win prizes during 5 exciting rounds of bingo, create a unique candle fragrance blend and enjoy a memorable night out in Hamilton!
Hamilton Unfolded
WHERE: Downtown Hamilton, Ohio
WHEN: April 16 - 18, 2026
Hamilton Unfolded is a three-day immersive arts and cultural festival that transforms Hamilton into a walkable, interactive destination celebrating public art, creativity, and the city’s historic papermaking roots. Visitors can discover new artists, explore hidden paper flower gardens, participate in themed shop hops, and enjoy specialty DORA cocktails, treats, and festival promotions from local businesses.
America250 Celebration
WHERE: The Event Center of Middletown | Middletown, Ohio
WHEN: Friday, April 17, 2026
Join the City of Middletown for a landmark event to honor our past and "plant" the seeds for our future. In celebration of the U.S. Semiquincentennial, Middletown, a designated America 250-Ohio Community, will host a special morning of reflection, legacy, and community pride. This ceremony will honor the city's industrial and pioneer roots by bringing new life into the green space in the city center.
Oxford Bee Festival
WHERE: Oxford Memorial Park | East High Street, Oxford, Ohio
WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Get ready to buzz with excitement at Oxford’s Bee Festival! From 1–8 PM, Uptown Oxford will come alive with music, hands-on activities, and nature-inspired fun as the community celebrates the vital role of pollinators. Pack a picnic blanket and join the city in launching this new springtime tradition!
Peanuts Movie Screening
WHERE: SORG Opera House | Middletown, Ohio
WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Middletown Lyric Theatre presents a screening of The PEANUTS Movie at the historic Sorg Opera House. With showings throughout the day at 10am, 1pm, and 4pm, families can come and laugh with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy and the whole Peanuts gang as they explore friendship and go on adventures in the movie. Snoopy will also be available for pictures before and after each movie showing!
Spring Family Market
WHERE: Spooky Nook Champion Mill | Hamilton, Ohio
WHEN: Friday, April 24, 2026
Join Spooky Nook Champion Mill for the first-ever Spring Family Market. Shop from local vendors and small businesses and enjoy an evening of activities for kids and adults.
Spring Fest
WHERE: Garver Family Farm Market | Monroe, Ohio
WHEN: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Celebrate the start of spring at Garver Family Farm’s annual Spring Fest! Browse unique finds from local vendors, savor seasonal treats, and enjoy a fun-filled day of farm charm.
Arbor Day Celebration
WHERE: Trenton Community Park | Trenton, Ohio
WHEN: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Celebrate the planet and your community all in one feel-good afternoon! Snag free Ohio-native trees, shrubs, seeds, and flower bulbs, browse healthy and natural vendors, and grab a bite from local food trucks.
Earthfest
WHERE: Uptown Oxford Historic District | East High Street, Oxford, Ohio
WHEN: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Celebrate sustainability and community at Oxford’s Earthfest! This engaging Earth Day celebration brings together local organizations, eco-conscious businesses, and families for a day of live performances, games, and activities that highlight our planet and how to protect it.
Bikes & Beers Fest
WHERE: Municipal Brew Works | Hamilton, Ohio
WHEN: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Explore Hamilton with a guided 15, 30 or 45 mile bike ride and post-ride Beer Festival with craft beers, live music, raffles and more at Municipal Brew Works! Celebrate beer, cycling, and Hamilton with this active ride and cheery beer festival in the community this spring!
Art & Earth Day
WHERE: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park | Hamilton, Ohio
WHEN: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Creativity meets conservation at Pyramid Hill’s Art & Earth Day celebration! Explore the park while discovering local artists who focus on sustainable practices. Enjoy a day of nature, art, and inspiration in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting.
Hollow Earth Festival
WHERE: Symmes Park | Hamilton, Ohio
WHEN: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Dive into Hamilton’s quirky history at the second annual Hollow Earth Fest! This one-of-a-kind celebration features live music, a kids’ activity zone, food trucks, a beer garden, and more. It’s a festival as unique as the theory it’s named after!
Textiles to Art
WHERE: Middletown Arts Center | Middletown, Ohio
WHEN: Through April 23, 2026
Explore this dazzling exhibit featuring contemporary textile art and handmade quilts. Members of the Contemporary Quilt and Fiber Artists (CQAFA) display their masterpieces and highlight the innovative approaches to fiber, pattern and process.
Demonstration + Workshop Days: Wednesday April 8, 2026 11am-3pm and Saturday April 18, 2026 10am-2pm.
Time Travel Trail
WHERE: Historic Sites throughout Butler County, Ohio
WHEN: Throughout 2026
Celebrate America250 in Butler County, Ohio! Butler County invites you to join us in honoring America's Semiquincentennial with local stories, special events, and experiences including an exclusive Time Travel Trail featuring 47 sites. Journey through time to Butler County's fascinating historic sites and landmarks and earn a commemorative custom America250 Butler County plush eagle for visiting 10 sites, the perfect keepsake for this milestone year!