COVINGTON, Ky. – Ready for a season of homeruns and hot dogs? Then today is your day.

Major League Baseball’s 2025 season kicks off with Opening Day today, and the National League’s Cincinnati Reds are taking on the San Francisco Giants in their home-opener at Great American Ball Park (happening right about now).

Odds are you’ve already found some Opening Day festivities here in The Cov, because the good times started early. But don’t forget to make your plan for an entertainment-filled weekend, which you can do by scrolling below.

There’s lots of live music, an interesting gardening class, an art workshop, disco bingo, a farmers market, a food tour, an art exhibit, and more.

Brews and baseball

It is entirely understandable if you’re not at work today, because Opening Day in The Cov is too much fun to miss out on.

Cincinnati Reds fans can kick-start festivities in The Cov with the Smoke Justis Opening Day in The Cov Street Party at Roebling Point District at Court and Park streets, with an epic outdoor celebration offering live music, street meat, an outdoor trailer bar, and loads of Cincinnati Reds-themed shenanigans. … Opening Day at Braxton Covington kicks off Opening Day with Dewey’s Ballpark Pizza, Cracker Jacks, a Cracker Jack Smash Cocktail, and Rally Hard Seltzer on tap.

Set up your garden for success

The Roost Latonia brings Southern charm and a whole lot of practical tips to the process of starting seeds for your garden.

The Seed Starter Class at The Roost on Saturday promises not one, but two delightful classes filled with a latte, a lesson, and lots of laughter for plant lovers and aspiring gardeners.

You’ll learn how to choose the right seeds, soil, and containers for your garden, and get a step-by-step demo on everything from sowing seeds to creating a nurturing environment.

Your blooming masterpiece

Spend your Sunday focusing on a creative endeavor at Handzy Shop + Studio’s Cut + Paste: Fruit + Flower Collage Workshop, where you’ll paint, draw, and create custom textures to arrange into a one-of-a-kind botanical and fruit-themed artwork.

You don’t need a sliver of experience to participate. Simply bring your desire to create and an open mind. Materials provided for a fee.

Live music

Tonight: The Missy Werner Band at Molly Malone’s Irish Pub & Restaurant … Sonny Moorman at Smoke Justis.

Friday: Black Carl! W, Lokeez,& Zombvss at Galaxie … Yung Mosh & Friends at Madison Live … Evan Gidley Trio at Juniper’s … Twin Sons Trio at Smoke Justis.

Saturday: Golf Clap: Par-Adise Tour with Dru Omar & Da Casa at Galaxie  … Bumpin Uglies at Madison Theater … The Nomads Trio at Juniper’s … The Bluebirds Duo at Smoke Justis.

Sunday: The Dave Matthews Tribute Band at Madison Theater.

Miscellaneous

Tonight: Notations on Ritual exhibit at The Carnegie … Disco Bingo at Galaxie.

Friday: Notations on Ritual exhibit at The Carnegie …Beaded Kitties: A Safety Pin Art Workshop with Kitties at Purrfect Day Cat Café.

Saturday: Covington Farmers Market at Braxton Brewing Co. … MainStrasse Food Tour … Notations on Ritual exhibit at The Carnegie … Reflections in Nature at Kenton County Public Library … Paint Along with Bob Ross at Artmarkit.

Sunday: Life-Size Alice in Wonderland Kick Off at Kenton County Public Library.

 

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