Jump to content

News

This Weekend in #LoveTheCov 12/18/25

COVINGTON, Ky. – Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Every Thursday, we round up a selection of weekend events happening across Covington, featuring live music, markets, food festivals, art shows, family fun, and more.

THURSDAY 12/18/25

  • Real Talk for WOBs (Woman-Owned Businesses) | Aviatra Accelerators | 5:30 – 7 p.m. 
  • Holiday Market & Winter Cocktail Release | Juniper’s | 6 – 8:30 p.m. 
  • Wine Tasting at Crafts & Vines | 6 – 9 p.m. 
  • Trivia Thursdays | Covington Yard | 7 – 9 p.m.
  • Music Bingo Thursdays | Braxton Brewing Company | 7 - 9 p.m.
  • Disco Bingo followed by Karaoke | Galaxie Covington | 7:30 p.m. 

FRIDAY 12/19/25

  • More KY Whistlemania! | Roebling Books & Coffee | 11 a.m. 
  • Community Care Corner at Fairhaven’s Christmas | Fairhaven Rescue Mission Inc. | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    Stop by the Community Care Corner for free health screenings, education, and support. 
  • Dino Santa event | Kenton County Public Library | 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
  • A White Christmas Guided Tour | Behringer-Crawford Museum | 2 – 3 p.m. 
  • S’mores & More | Behringer-Crawford Museum | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. 
  • Feel Something Vintage Fundraiser Night | The Roost Latonia | 7 – 9 p.m. 
  • Sober Santa: Covington House Authority performs at The Green Door | 7 – 11 p.m. 
  • Sleigh the Competition Rap Battle | Legends Bar & Grill | 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. 
  • Rockin the Haus | Strasse Haus | 8 p.m. 

SATURDAY 12/20/25 

  • Isaiah House Community Outreach | St. Elizabeth Covington | 8 – 10 a.m. 
  • Third Saturday sketch outing | Urban Sketchers Cincinnati | Behringer-Crawford Museum | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
  • Coppin’s Brunch with Santa | Coppin’s at Hotel Covington | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
    Join us inside Hotel Covington for our annual Brunch with Santa at Coppin's Restaurant — a festive holiday tradition featuring a special visit (and photo!) with the man in red himself. Reservations are highly recommended.
  • HER Market | Aviatra Accelerators | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 
    Discover unique products from women-owned brands at HER Market, featuring everything from candles and candies to books, bowls, jewelry, and jeans. 
  • Youth Wiffle Ball Tournament | The KY Fieldhouse | 12 – 6 p.m. 
  • Grinch Day at Deliciously Sweet | 12 – 10 p.m. 
  • Holly Jolly Days | Behringer-Crawford Museum | 2 p.m. 
    Family fun holiday activities in the Education Center.
  • Hills of Kentucky Dulcimers performance at the Behringer-Crawford Museum | 2 – 3 p.m. 
  • Messiah Sing-Along, hosted by the Northern Kentucky Community Chorus | Madison Avenue Christian Church | 3 – 4:30 p.m. 
  • 7th Annual Reindeer Games | Braxton Brewing Company | 6 – 9 p.m. 
    Play festive holiday games to earn points and compete for the Ultimate Prize: a $100 Braxton Gift Card. 
  • Pickin’ Pear performs at Wunderbar | 7 p.m. 
  • HOTWAX Vol. 7: Ugly Xmas Sweater Edition | The Green Door | 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. 
  • Christmas with No Promises | The Carnegie | 7:30 p.m. 
  • Chris Comer Trio performs at Juniper’s | 8 – 11 p.m. 
  • Dan Van Vechten Music performs at Smoke Justis | 8 – 11 p.m. 
  • Ugly Sweater Christmas Party | Second Story | 9 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 

SUNDAY 12/21/25 

  • First Annual Wiffmas – GCWL Winter Wonderland Classic | The KY Fieldhouse | 8 a.m. 
  • Drag Story Time with Molly Mormen | Roebling Books & Coffee | 10:30 a.m. 
  • Artisan Holiday Market at Hotel Covington | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
  • Old Green Eyes perform during Jazz Brunch | Juniper’s | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 
  • Bingo, Every Sunday | American Legion Post 203, Latonia | 1 - 7 p.m.
  • Madcap Puppets: A Christmas Carol | Kenton County Public Library | 2 p.m.
  • Polar Express Reading | Behringer-Crawford Museum | 2- 3 p.m.
    Enjoy a reading of the holiday classic, Polar Express, and make a holiday craft to take home. 
  • Tyler Moore performs at Zazou Covington | 4 – 7:30 p.m. 
  • Damon’s Yoga with Rescue Cats (Ages 18+) | Purrfect Day Cat Café | 7 – 8:15 p.m. 

 

This isn’t a full list of everything going on in The Cov — just a sampling of the many ways to get out, explore, and support local.

View the City's Events Calendar here.