Community Events & News
May 25, 2026
Avondale Community Council News
Thrive Avondale Festival Saturday
June 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Thrive Avondale Festival is a vibrant community event designed to bring residents together for a day of connection, wellness, and celebration. Attendees will enjoy free food, access to health and wellness resources, live music, and opportunities to engage with local organizations serving the Avondale community. This event is focused on supporting healthy lifestyles, sharing valuable resources, and strengthening community bonds. Bring your family and friends and experience a day dedicated to uplifting and empowering Avondale.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: South Avondale School, 636 Prospect Place, Cincinnati, OH 45229
Avondale Day Celebrates Community Wellness and Neighborhood Engagement
September 26, 2026
Avondale Day continues to serve as an important community celebration focused on health, wellness, neighborhood pride, and family engagement in the Avondale community. The event brings together residents, community organizations, healthcare partners, and local institutions to promote positive community connections and healthy living.
Activities associated with Avondale Day have included the “Feet in the Street” walk/run, youth sports clinics, wellness programming, fitness activities, games, and community resource outreach. The event highlights the importance of collaboration among neighborhood organizations working to strengthen community health, expand opportunities for youth and families, and support long-term neighborhood revitalization.
Community partners have included organizations such as the Avondale Development Corporation, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and other civic and nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving quality of life in Avondale.
Evanston Community Council Annual Memorial Day Parade
It’s time for the annual Evanston Community Council Memorial Day Parade. On Monday, May 25, 2026, we honored and celebrated our veterans and active military service members.
The parade began at the Evanston Recreation Center. Participants arrived by 9:00 AM, and the parade procession began promptly at 10:00 AM.
Following a two-mile route throughout the community, residents and participants returned to the Evanston Recreation Center for a community fair and celebration. This year’s celebration included live entertainment following the parade. Refreshments were available for purchase immediately after the parade, and all parade participants received a complimentary meal ticket.
For more information, please contact:
• Veta Uddin at 513-602-9987 or vetauddin@yahoo.com
• Yvonne Jones at Yvonne.jones@twc.com
Proceeds from this year’s parade supported the Evanston Employment Resource Center, Food Pantry, youth swim pool passes for children ages 5–13, and the Beautification Committee.
Mt. Lookout Community Council News
Mt. Lookout residents continue to enjoy the walking and biking opportunities provided by Wasson Way. Community members frequently compliment the landscaping, overall appearance, and pathway maintenance along the corridor. Safety-related comments are focused on occasional debris that could pose a hazard to pets walking with their owners, as well as concerns regarding some e-bike riders not respecting pedestrians and other trail users. Wasson Way is addressing these concerns with the city, Cincinnati Police and the proposed Trail Ambassador Program.
At the April Mt. Lookout Community Council meeting, residents were pleased to learn about the planned trail extensions associated with the Eastern Corridor and downtown Cincinnati connections, in partnership with Great Parks. These important regional trail connections are projected to be completed by 2030–2031.
The Mt. Lookout community continues to strongly support the excellent work of the Wasson Way Board and its volunteers and remains committed to supporting this important public pathway. Residents also plan to continue volunteering to help keep the trail safe, clean, and welcoming for all users.