Shop baked goods, handmade items, seasonal produce and inspired crafted creations at this Thursday evening farmers and artisan market in downtown Hamilton. Under the lights of the Butler County Courthouse, explore delicious and beautiful items for purchase each week all summer and fall!
Visit the historic 1817 McKeen-Hershner Log House, also known as Monument Cabin, on the banks of the Great Miami River in Hamilton as a part of your celebrations of American history during the 250th semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States.
Open Hours:
May 2-30 and August 1 - October 31: Saturdays 10AM - 2PM
June 1 - July 31: Fridays 12-2PM, Saturdays 10AM - 2PM, and Sundays 12-2PM
White Barn & Blooms invites you to their grand opening weekend with the In Full Bloom Festival, July 11-12, 2026. Wander through the beautiful lavender field and pick your own bouquet, shop curated vendors and food vendors, sign up for a workshop, and enjoy live music. Explore all this stunning property has to offer through guided tours of the barn and property throughout the weekend.
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Join Historic Hamilton for a special event to seal a new time capsule commemorating America250. This time capsule will not be opened for another 50+ years!
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!
Step back in time and experience A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play with Music, a heartwarming holiday classic reimagined as a 1940s radio broadcast. As a troupe of voice actors and live foley artists bring Dickens beloved tale to life, the story of Ebenezer Scrooge unfolds with festive charm, ghostly visitations, and a powerful message of redemption. This unique performance is recommended for all ages.
Performances are Friday December 18 at 8pm, Saturday December 19 at 2pm and 8pm, and Sunday December 20 at 2pm.
Master Class by Terrence McNally is a bold, theatrical homage to opera legend Maria Callas. Set in a music conservatory, the play captures Callas at the end of her career as she conducts a master class with three aspiring singers. Featuring soaring live performances of iconic arias from operas by Verdi, Puccini, and Bellini, this electrifying drama is a powerful exploration of sacrifice, artistry, and the high price of greatness. These performances are recommended for ages 13 and up.
This free ticketed Ohio Goes to the Movies event is one of 250+ statewide screenings showcasing Ohio’s contributions in the film industry in front of and behind the camera.
Kick off the holiday season with cozy, festive fun! Enjoy professional photos with Santa and/or the Grinch, free family activities like face painting and pony rides, and warm up with free hot chocolate. The evening wraps up with a special ceremony and the magical lighting of the town Christmas Tree.
Celebrate the outdoors and 250 years of history with the American Discovery 250 Relay — a 6,800-mile coast-to-coast journey, starting on the 4th of July and ending on Thanksgiving. The trail goes past numerous historic sites, through dozens of ecosystems, and is hosted by hundreds of communities, including Okeana and Oxford. The trail passes through Governor Bebb MetroPark, Indian Creek MetroPark, and Hueston Woods State Park.
