Upcoming Events

Boo-ze Cruise Halloween Party
Oct
31

Boo-ze Cruise Halloween Party

Ahoy! All aboard the Boo-ze Cruise! ☠️

Set sail with us at Pilar on Friday, October 31st for a haunted voyage! Dive into the spooky spirit(s) with our annual Halloween party! 🌊

👻 Themed-drink specials

🌴 Live music by Meg K. (6pm - 10pm)

🍬 Complimentary candy

The Boo-ze Cruise awaits you. Costumes encouraged. 21+. Embark if you dare. 🏴‍☠️

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A Moveable Feast - Thanksgiving Eve
Nov
26

A Moveable Feast - Thanksgiving Eve

You 𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 believe Thanksgiving is approaching the dock. And we’re ready to get basted. Join us at Pilar on Wednesday, November 26th from 3p - 2a for Thanksgiving Eve, or as Ernest would say, A Moveable Feast!

We’re 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅-𝒚 to get the holiday season started. We’re thankful as 𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒄𝒌 for you so here’s the meat and potatoes.

🍗 Doors open at 3pm

🎧 DJ Casper at 9pm

🍺 Half price drafts, wells and $5 6oz. wine (3pm - 7pm)

🍹 $2 off cocktails (7pm - close)

With Drinksgiving being one of the biggest bar nights of the year, you haven’t seen 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒈 yet.

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Fright Fest
Oct
23

Fright Fest

Prepare for a spooktacular time at Fright Fest, now expanding all throughout Downtown Cincinnati!

Happening from October 22nd - 26th, we've conjured up 6 bone-chilling venues, all playing Halloween movie screenings that are sure to send shivers down your spine!

The flickering lights dim and the films will begin at at dusk each night; dare you join us for a night (or five) of fright?

The Lineup!

October 22nd | Fountain Square, showing Beetlejuice at 8:30p

October 23rd | Court Street Plaza, showing a Goosebumps Marathon at 8:30p

October 24th | Washington Park, showing Hocus Pocus at 8:30p
October 24th | Memorial Hall, showing Nightmare on Elm Street at 11p
**Registration required for Memorial Hall; ages 21+ only. Get Tickets Here!

October 25th | Imagination Alley, showing Haunted Mansion at 7p

October 26th | Ziegler Park, showing Scooby Doo Live Action at 7p

 

Limited seating will be available at all outdoor venues. Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and any other movie night necessities! Each venue will have popcorn and other snacks, courtesy of CVG Airport, available for purchase, as well as Coke products and beer, wine, and cocktails!

Don't let parking get spookier than the festivities... CLICK HERE to explore parking options all throughout Downtown Cincinnati!

 

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Pumpkin Carving at Pilar
Oct
9

Pumpkin Carving at Pilar

Join us for a spooktacular night of creativity & cocktails on Thursday, October 9th from 6pm-8pm! 👻

With the purchase of a ticket, you'll receive,

🍸 A welcome house cocktail 

🎃 Your very own pumpkin

🔪 Carving supplies to craft your masterpiece

Grab your friends & let’s carve out some fun this fall! Tickets are $20. Limited spots available! 

Secure your ticket here, https://bit.ly/pilarcraftnight

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Blok Party at Court Street Plaza
Sep
6

Blok Party at Court Street Plaza

THE TIME HAS COME!!! The AfterLife is upon us! Join us for the GRAND OPENING of AfterLife!

An oasis in the city, AfterLife is a new bar providing great drinks and fantastic music to fill your soul and help you unwind from the busy week.

AfterLife is all about connecting the city. Cincinnati is a walkable town and Court Street is now the epicenter. Right between the action of the Banks and the festivities of OTR, Court Street is an easy stop along the way. And with great restaurants and bars, it's a great place to stay all day.

Be the first to discover the magic. Join us for AfterLife's Grand Opening as Court Street lights up with life in full celebration.

It's an all-day, family-friendly streetfest designed to transform the Plaza into a music-fueled, art-filled experience bringing our diverse community together.
You can expect a morning Yoga session to start your day, followed by DJ Jams all day long, exciting giveaways, a local vendor market to shop from, late-night dance parties, and all kinds of picturesque moments to share on socials.

This event is completely free and open to the public! Explore the vibe of Court Street Plaza, festival-style!!!

The Timeline:

11a | Guided Yoga
12-8p | Streetfest filled with DJs, local vendors, family-friendly games & activities, treasure hunts, chalk murals, and more!
4p | A Grand Toast to AfterLife
8 - 10p | Fire & LED Show + Dance Party
10p - 2a | Afterparty at AfterLife

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Touch a Truck
Jun
21

Touch a Truck

Touch a Truck is stopping traffic again at Court Street Plaza! This month, also enjoy watching the FIFA match on the big screen, and PNC Bank’s Mobile Learning Adventure!

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Touch a Truck
May
31

Touch a Truck

Honk honk! Beep beep! Calling big vehicle lovers of all ages to meet us at Court Street!

 

Touch-a-Truck is stopping traffic at Court Street Plaza! This free event brings together working vehicles from across Cincinnati to the heart of Downtown for kids of all ages to get an up close look. You’ll have the opportunity to explore things like excavators, fire trucks, freightliners, and more. Note the first hour of this event is a more sensory-friendly experience with limited noise (no horns honking, no DJ music, etc. there may be some light noise from vehicles turned on.)

When it’s time for a pit stop, Court Street Plaza has tons of parking at our bistro tables, and you can refuel at one of our many neighboring eateries!

 

There is ample parking in the area surrounding Court Street Plaza, making it easy to visit your favorite nearby business or attend an event on the Plaza. There are several parking garages and lots conveniently located in the area immediately surrounding the Plaza, including the Central & Walnut Lot at Walnut Street and Central Parkway and the Court & Walnut Garage above Kroger on the Rhine.

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Asian Food Fest
Apr
26
to Apr 27

Asian Food Fest

Asian Food Fest 2025

Back for its 14th year, this 2-day food extravaganza celebrating Asian culture and cuisine attracts nearly 100,000 attendees and is one of the Cincinnati region’s fastest growing and most culturally diverse events. Find the details you need to enjoy the Asian Food Fest experience here: asianfoodfest.org/

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