As summer approaches, the team at Struckhoff & Britt Orthodontics has curated a list of fun experiences and local summer events around Florence, Independence, and Cincinnati that are guaranteed to bring joy and smiles to the whole family! From festivals and concerts to summer camps and sports games, these summer activities will help everyone in your family make memories!
FLORENCE
Florence Y’alls
Join the fun at the ballpark all summer long with Superheroes, Star Wars, Bluey, and Pirates and Princesses theme nights! In addition to bobblehead giveaways, special event shirts, and concerts throughout the summer, there are also weekly theme nights like Fireworks Friday and Family Sunday + Bark in the Park!
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse
Cinemark offers 8 weeks of kid-approved movies for only $1.75 per ticket. Check out the list of movies that includes Garfield, Sonic, Minions, and more! Movie times vary from June 2 – August 7!
St. Paul Summer Kickoff Festival
June 6 – 7, 2025
Featuring live bands, games, and raffle drawings, there’s something for everyone! This is a free event for the family, with food available for purchase, duck races, and a silent auction.
Boone County Fair
June 23 – 28, 2025
Burlington, Kentucky is home to the Boone County Fair, where you can see horse shows, pageants, 4-H shows, and more. The fair kicks off on June 21, 2025 with a free Fishing Frenzy, Vehicle Cruise, live music, and food trucks!
Boone County Public Library Summer Concerts
June 28 – Aug 16, 2025
Featuring live music from a variety of artists, this summer concert series shouldn’t be missed! BYO chair and enjoy music from many genres: swing, jazz, hits from the 80s, classic rock, and more! Check out the website for info about each band and to find the locations for each concert!
INDEPENDENCE
Kenton County Parks & Recreation
Wild Wednesday, Art in the Park, Kids Fishing Derby, and the End of Summer Fest are just a few of the events featured throughout the summer! See the website for more info!
Independence Farmers Market
Saturdays from May 3 – Oct 25
Open from 8:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., the Independence Farmers Market is now at its new location at the Historic Kenton County Courthouse. Support local farmers and small businesses and find the perfect gift, fresh coffee, artisan bread, local wine, cookies, vibrant produce, and more!
Independence Day Parade
July 4 – 5, 2025
The celebration starts on Friday evening, July 4, with live music, rides, food, and cold beverages! The parade on Saturday starts at Summit View HS and ends at Simon Kenton HS, followed by tons of family fun and ending with the best fireworks show in northern Kentucky!
Kenton County Fair
July 14 – 19, 2025
Featuring track events, horse shows, pageants, 4-H & FFA events, Barnyard Olympics, and Family Fun Night, the whole family is sure to find something to enjoy! Admission is $15 and includes rides! Check out the open shows and exhibits for even more to enjoy!
St. Cecilia’s Summer Concerts and Labor Day Festival
Rated the #1 Festival for Northern Kentucky, and featuring free concerts on May 25 & July 19, plus inflatables and great food, St. Cecilia’s promises to deliver the fun this summer! More music can be found at the Labor Day Festival from August 30 – September 1, where you can also enter the Grand Raffle for a chance to win a 2025 Corvette Stingray Coupe!
CINCINNATI
Cincinnati Reds
Root for the home team this summer and enjoy post-game concerts from artists like Snoop Dogg, Train, Old Dominion, and The Landsharks! Purchase tickets for theme nights and receive a souvenir as part of your package! Some of the theme night offerings include a Pete Rose replica jersey (May 14), a Cincinnati Zoo bobblehead (June 3), Bark in the Park, and a Big Red Machine 50th Anniversary Cap (June 28).
FC Cincinnati Youth Soccer Day Camps & Elite Camps
Open to players of all skill levels born in 2011-2019, day camps will focus on developing, practicing, and mastering soccer skills. Elite camps focus on increasing development in technical and tactical skills and are available for players born in 2011-2015.
TQL Stadium – The summer events calendar is full of FC Cincinnati games, offers concerts by artists Zac Brown Band and Lauren Daigle, plus a US Women’s National Team game vs. Ireland and four FIFA Club World Cup group stage matches.
Summer is also the perfect time to schedule your complimentary orthodontic consultation! Dr. Struckhoff and Dr. Britt hope your summer is full of fun!