Join the community at Eden Park from noon to 9 p.m. for a full day of reflection, connection, and celebration. Enjoy live music, food, entertainment, and more than 25 performances across two stages highlighting the rich heritage of the African diaspora. Performances will feature blues, jazz, R&B, Latin jazz, African dance, and the Voices of Freedom poetry slam. Attendees can also explore and shop from 50 vendors and exhibitors throughout the festival. Admission is free.

Join us at Kennedy Heights Park on Wednesday, June 17th as Tracy Walker treats us to her original blend of folk, rock, country, and blues. Tracy and her band will help launch the annual Community Art project, led by the Kennedy Heights Arts Center.

Are you a homeowner in Hamilton County or the City of Cincinnati? There's a free, 30-minute webinar coming up that could connect you with real help for your home.

Housing Our Future is hosting a "flash" webinar highlighting local home repair programs — from emergency fixes to safety improvements — all designed specifically for homeowners like you and your neighbors.

Stay connected with your neighborhood! Each month, the Kennedy Heights Community Council meets to share community news, highlight local programs and resources, and discuss ways to get involved through volunteer opportunities.

Cincinnati Juneteenth is observed each year on June 19. The tradition began in 1988 in Kennedy Heights, a racially integrated community, as a neighborhood festival. Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865. The following are Cincinnati Juneteenth events for 2026.

Join the Pleasant Ridge Branch Library and Kennedy Heights Community Council at one of our neighborhood Parks to learn all about the Nature in Our Neighborhood! Each month we will focus on a unique quality of nature while also discussing any plants, insects, animals, and everything else we come across. Registration is recommended.

Join us every Wednesday (except July 1) from 6:30–8:00 PM at Kennedy Heights Park for Play in the Park! This free weekly community gathering brings neighbors of all ages together for outdoor fun, connection, and play. A beloved summer tradition, Play in the Park celebrates the power of community by transforming our neighborhood park into a welcoming space where families, friends, and neighbors can build relationships, make memories, and enjoy summer evenings together.

Join us every Wednesday (except July 1) from 6:30–8:00 PM at Kennedy Heights Park for Play in the Park! This free weekly community gathering brings neighbors of all ages together for outdoor fun, connection, and play. A beloved summer tradition, Play in the Park celebrates the power of community by transforming our neighborhood park into a welcoming space where families, friends, and neighbors can build relationships, make memories, and enjoy summer evenings together.

Woodford Academy invites Kennedy Heights residents to attend the Kennedy Heights Block Party on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 5:30–7:30 PM.

This is a free, family-friendly community event open to all. The evening will include music, bounce houses, games, food, vendors, and activities for students and families throughout the neighborhood.

Stay connected with your neighborhood! Each month, the Kennedy Heights Community Council meets to share community news, highlight local programs and resources, and discuss ways to get involved through volunteer opportunities.

What’s Going to Be Built at 6543–49 Montgomery Road?

With demolition now complete on Montgomery Road, the Kennedy Heights Development Corporation is currently receiving proposals for the site. As part of this process, the community is invited to hear directly from a development team before any decisions are made.

A neighborhood-wide meeting has been scheduled to share more information about a proposed development from Bethany House and Urban Sites. They will present their concept and provide additional details about the project.

Special Neighborhood-Wide Meeting
Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00-8:00 PM

Join neighbors and Friends of Kennedy Heights Park for our annual Kennedy Heights Green

Up Day. Drinks and light snacks will be available for volunteers. Bring your favorite weeding tools and gloves. Dress for the weather- rain or shine.

Stay connected with your neighborhood! Each month, the Kennedy Heights Community Council meets to share community news, highlight local programs and resources, and discuss ways to get involved through volunteer opportunities.

The Kennedy Heights Sap Run & Pancake Breakfast is a spring tradition that brings together serious runners and neighbors alike. Featuring a 5K, 10K, and 15K on a rolling hill course ideal for Flying Pig Marathon training, the event ends with a community pancake breakfast—all while supporting Kennedy Heights through this annual fundraiser.

“This performance is a loud, high-frequency love letter to our ancestors—past and future—delivered through rhythm. Every step we take as a community stands on the shoulders of those who sacrificed deeply, often at the cost of their own well-being. As a Black diaspora, we continue to redefine ourselves, shaping the change we wish to see from within.

African drums, Hip-Hop, House, and electronic vibrations converge to channel what is needed in this present moment. It may be revolutionary. It may be meditative. Whatever form it takes, it is fully intentional.

Featuring performances by Mowosi, No.Clue, Grandace and Gyata African Drum and Dance. Curated by Alexander Stallings.

This performance is part of the 6th Annual Voices of Freedom in partnership with Juneteenth Cincinnati. Supported by a Circle grant from ArtsWave.

Tickets are required and pay-what-you-can.” - Kennedy Heights Arts Center

Have you ever wondered whether fertilizing your lawn is actually helping or if it might be doing more harm than good?

This spring, the Kennedy Heights Parks Committee is hosting Healthy Lawns, Healthy Streams,, a one-hour educational program presented by the Hamilton County Conservation District and the Kennedy Heights Community Council. The session will explore practical, low-impact alternatives to traditional lawn care and help homeowners better understand how everyday lawn decisions can affect our local streams and environment.

Stay connected with your neighborhood! Each month, the Kennedy Heights Community Council meets to share community news, highlight local programs and resources, and discuss ways to get involved through volunteer opportunities.

Join the Pleasant Ridge Branch Library and Kennedy Heights Community Council at one of our neighborhood Parks to learn all about the Nature in Our Neighborhood! Each month we will focus on a unique quality of nature while also discussing any plants, insects, animals, and everything else we come across. Registration is recommended.

Join members of Friends of Kennedy Heights Park, Kennedy Heights Community Council, Friends of French Park, and Pleasant Ridge Community Council as we learn about and improve Kennedy Heights Park.

This month our focus will be on picking up litter in Kennedy Heights Park to beautify the park and in preparation for spring planting and Green Up Day which is on Saturday, May 2nd! If you’d like to participate learn more by checking out this parks page or by contacting Kate Kern at: kkern@kennedyheights.org.

Inspired by the closing lines of Langston Hughes’ Motto, “Dig And Be Dug In Return,” is an ode to Black expression, community, and collective healing. This curated performance honors the ways we gather, create, and care for one another as we work to break generational cycles and reclaim joy. Rooted in the sounds of Jazz, Soul, and R&B, the experience invites audiences into a space where vulnerability, resilience, and celebration coexist.

Featuring performances by the Josh Strange Quartet, Camille Jones, DJ Rah D, and Daniel Noel, curated by Alexander Stallings.

This performance is part of the Voices of Freedom series presented by Kennedy Heights Arts Center in partnership with Juneteenth Cincinnati, made possible by a Circle grant from ArtsWave.

This event will take place at the Kennedy Heights Arts Center Lindner Annex, located at 6620 Montgomery Road. Performance tickets are pay what you can, with a suggested donation of $10, to ensure accessibility for all.

Capacity is limited, and advance tickets are strongly encouraged.

Calling all crafters! Wrap up the winter programming with Easy Crafts: Natural Photo Frames, where participants will learn how to create simple, rustic photo frames using twigs and twine—perfect for gifting or displaying favorite memories.

Stay connected with your neighborhood! Each month, the Kennedy Heights Community Council meets to share community news, highlight local programs and resources, and discuss ways to get involved through volunteer opportunities.

Join the Pleasant Ridge Branch Library and Kennedy Heights Community Council at one of our neighborhood Parks to learn all about the Nature in Our Neighborhood! Each month we will focus on a unique quality of nature while also discussing any plants, insects, animals, and everything else we come across. Registration is recommended.

If you’ve been thinking about joining a book club but never quite made the leap, this is your chance. The Pleasant Ridge Branch Book Club meets monthly for lively discussions of both new and classic books. This recurring event takes place on the second Thursday of each month. To find out the current book selection, call 513-369-4488 (press 2).

Interested in learning how to repair your own clothing? Don’t miss Visible Mending, lead by an experienced instructor from the Clifton Cultural Arts Center. This workshop focuses on repairing clothing and textiles by highlighting imperfections rather than hiding them, turning wear and tear into a creative statement.

Looking for something a little more reflective and grounding? Join the library for Learn & Create: Gratitude Journals, a hands-on session exploring the benefits of practicing gratitude. Participants will learn how crafting a journal can help cultivate mindfulness and gratitude in daily life.

Stay connected with your neighborhood! Each month, the Kennedy Heights Community Council meets to share community news, highlight local programs and resources, and discuss ways to get involved through volunteer opportunities.

🎄 Kick off the holiday season at Winterfest — a cherished Cincinnati tradition uniting Kennedy Heights & Pleasant Ridge since 2004! Join for a free, family-friendly evening of lights, music, art, shopping, and festive fun at two vibrant locations.

✨ Don’t miss this joyful celebration of community, creativity, and holiday cheer!

Stay connected with your neighborhood! Each month, the Kennedy Heights Community Council meets to share community news, highlight local programs and resources, and discuss ways to get involved through volunteer opportunities.