Guide: Things to do in the region
Jun. 2—The following is a list of things to do in Butler and Warren counties.
TODAY, JUNE 2 — Union Centre Food Truck Rally, at Union Centre Square, West Chester Twp., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., ucbma.com — First Friday @ First Methodist Concert, at 120 S. Broad St., Middletown. Noon. Music by The Flying Klezmerians. Free, 513-423-4629 — First Friday Concert Series, at Governors Square, Middletown. 5 to 9 p.m. — Family Movie in the Park: Goonies, at Sunset Park, Bellemonte Street, Middletown. 7 p.m. There will be a family activity with a treasure map and a hunt to find hidden treasure at park. Free — Autumn Kings, at Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. 8 p.m.
TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 2-4 — Summerfair 2023, at at Coney Island Park, 6201 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Twp. Noon to 7 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, summerfair.org
SATURDAY, JUNE 3 — Yoga in the Park, at Uptown Park, Oxford. 8:30 a.m. — Run the Parks 5k Series, at Salamander Run MetroPark, 4821 Layhigh Road, Hamilton. 9-11 a.m. 513-867-5835 — Animal Friends Dog Jog 5K, at Fairfield Youth Football Fields, 4875 Groh Lane, Fairfield. 9 a.m. animalfriendshs.org — Dogs & Doughnuts, at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. 10 a.m. to noon. pyramidhill.org — Monarch Fest, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 7393 Dimmick Road, West Chester Twp. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 513-348-4075 — Hamilton Ohio Pride March, Festival and Concert, at Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St., Hamilton. The march begins at 11:45 a.m., the Pride festival runs from noon to 6 p.m. Concert 6-10 p.m. — Spring Fest, at Trenton Community Park, 440 Dell Drive, Trenton. Noon to 4 p.m. — The Olde West Chester Founders Festival, in the historic business district along Cincinnati-Dayton Road. 2-6 p.m. — Rainbow Run 5K and 100 Meter High Heel Drag Race, at Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave., Middletown. 5 p.m. downtownmiddletown.org — Keehner Park Concert Series, at 7211 Barret Road, West Chester Twp. 7-9 p.m. Concerts are family-friendly and free to attend. — Beatlemania Magic: A Tribute to the Beatles, at Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. 8 p.m. sorgoperahouse.org
JUNE 4 — Deerfield Handmade Market, at Kingswood Park, 4877 Irwin Simpson Road, Deerfield Twp. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. — VOA Days @ Founders Weekend, at National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting, 8070 Tylersville Road, West Chester Twp. Noon to 4 p.m. — Middletown Historical Society Canal Museum Open Hours, at 1605 N. Verity Parkway. Open from 2-4 p.m. every Sunday through Oct. 29, 513-424-5539 — Acoustic Jam, at Keehner Park, 7211 Barret Road, West Chester Twp., 3-5 p.m.
JUNE 6 — Miami University Regionals Hamilton's Frisbee Disc Golf Course Dedication, at 1601 University Blvd., 4:30 p.m. Following the dedication, grab a commemorative Miami University branded disc (putter) and play a quick game on the course. RSVP required by June 4. brewerbk@MiamiOH.edu — Down Home, Downtown, at the Miami Regionals Hamilton Center, 221 High St., Hamilton. 7 p.m. Music by Tony Hale and Blackwater
JUNE 7 — Walk down MUMemory Lane on Miami Middletown's refreshed nature trail at at 4200 N. University Blvd., 4:30 p.m. RSVP required by June 4. brewerbk@MiamiOH.edu. — Bridgewater Falls Sounds of Summer presents The Soul Pocket Band, at 3385 Princeton Road, Fairfield Twp. 6-8 p.m. — SongFarmers, at the Miami Regionals Hamilton Center, 221 High St., Hamilton. 7 p.m.
JUNE 8 — Groovin' on the Green, at Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. Food, giveaways and activities from 6-9 p.m. Music by Thompson Square starts at 7 p.m. — The Takeover, at The Square @ Union Centre, 9285 Centre Pointe Drive. 6-9 p.m. WestChesterOH.org — Yoga in Nature, at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. 6 p.m. Registration required. pyramidhill.org — Uptown Music Concert Series with Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Brass Institute, at Uptown Park, Oxford. 7 p.m. — RiversEdge 2023 Summer Concert Series, at RiversEdge Amphitheater, Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St., Hamilton. 7 p.m. Music by Veronica Lewis and Eddie 9V. — Sounds at Sunset (Park), at 2698 Milton Road, Middletown. Music by Brass Tracks. facebook.com/soundsatsunset — Liberty Center Summer Concert Series, at Liberty Center, Liberty Twp. Music by The Lifters.
JUNE 9 — Butler County Youth Summit 2023 at Miami University Hamilton. 10 a.m.-4p.m. For incoming freshman to seniors. Free, register at envisionpartnerships.org — The Nature of Kids — Amazing Animals, at Voice of America MetroPark, Overlook Parking Lot, 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester Twp. 10-11:30 a.m. — Red Door Community Concert, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 25 E. Walnut St., Oxford. 12:15 p.m. Music by Phil DeGreg Jazz Trio. Free — Summer Series for Kids, at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. 1 p.m. For children 5-12. Registration required. pyramidhill.org — Food Truck Park, at Lefferson Park. 4-9 p.m. — Red Brick Friday, at Uptown Park, Oxford. 6-10 p.m. A variety of family friendly activities, live entertainment and more.
JUNE 10 — Hamilton Flea, at Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St., Hamilton. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Shandon 96th annual Old Fashioned Strawberry Festival, in downtown Shandon, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Nature on the Hill: Garden Tour, at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. 9 a.m. pyramidhill.org — Fortified Hill Volunteer, at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. 10 a.m. to noon. pyramidhill.org — Biking with a Naturalist, at Waterworks Park, 5133 Groh Lane, Fairfield. 10:30 a.m. Free and open to all ages. yourmetroparks.net — Annual Performing Arts Wine Tasting Fundraiser, at Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 S. College Ave., Oxford. 2-5 p.m. — Pictures with the Animals, at Chrisholm MetroPark, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton. 3-5 p.m. yourmetroparks.net — Creative Convergence, at the Miami Regionals Hamilton Center, 221 High St., Hamilton. Sign-up for open-mic program begins at 7 p.m. Performances starts at 7:30 p.m. — Keehner Park Concert Series, at 7211 Barret Road, West Chester Twp. 7-9 p.m. Concerts are family-friendly and free to attend.
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.
