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.

This weekend also brings the return of Covington Maifest, a celebration of spring and the city’s rich German heritage featuring traditional music, dancing, food, beer, and festive fun throughout MainStrasse Village.

THURSDAY 5/14/26

• Trivia Thursdays | at Covington Yard | 7 – 9 p.m.
• Music Bingo Thursdays | at Braxton Brewing Company | 7 - 9 p.m. 
• Disco Bingo followed by Karaoke | at Galaxie | 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY 5/15/26

• Covington Maifest | at Goebel Park | 12 – 11 p.m. 
• FREE Pizza Friday | at St. John's Congregational Church, Covington | 5 p.m. 
• “How to Rate a Cat” book signing with Dr. Matt McGlasson | at Purrfect Day Cat Cafe | 6 – 8 p.m. 
• Music on the Rooftop | at Braxton Brewing Company | 7 – 11 p.m. 
• Trivia Night | at By Golly's Covington | 7:30 – 9 p.m. 
• Haunted History Tour | meet at Riverside Drive | 8 – 10 p.m. 
• Estrada Do Sol performs | at Juniper’s | 8 – 11 p.m. 
• Ben Dearie performs | at Paddy’s on Main | 8 – 11 p.m. 
• Twopercent performs | at Galaxie | 10 p.m. 
• Karaoke with Gary and Theresa | at The Olde Towne Tavern | 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. 

SATURDAY 5/16/26 

• Covington Neighborhood Collaborative 2026 Community Summit | at the Life Learning Center | 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
• Covington Farmers Market | at 629 Washington St | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
• Wellness in the Park with 12th Street Pilates event by Covington Parks & Recreation | at the Devou Park Band Shell | 10 – 11 a.m. 
• Walking Tour: African American History along the Cincinnati Riverfront | meet at Roebling Statue | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
• Scott Street Local Artisan Market – Spring Edition | at Purple Paisley | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
• Constructing the Victorian Walking Shirt | at Behringer-Crawford Museum | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
• 55th Duveneck Art (Show) Walk | at Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
• Covington Maifest | at Goebel Park | 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. 
• Walking Workshop with Chandra Frank and Shruti Shankar | at The Carnegie | 12 p.m. 
• Cincinnati Guitar Society's Bravo Ensemble tour | at Behringer-Crawford Museum | 1 p.m. 
• 3rd Annual Leashes and Lashes, benefiting the League for Animal Welfare | at Leapin Lizard Lounge | 1 – 2:30 p.m. 
• Kitten Shower Adoption & Fundraiser event | at Purrfect Day Cat Cafe | 1:15 – 5:15 p.m. 
• Kids to Parks Day | at Pioneer Park | 2 –3:30 p.m. 
• Author Appearance: Jacob Hogue "Cincinnati Before Stonewall” | at Roebling Books & Coffee | 6 p.m. 
• Heart & Sole Skippers Annual Spring Spectacular Show | at Calvary Christian School | 7 p.m. 
• Reds DJ After Dark | at Braxton Brewing Company | 7 – 11 p.m. 
• Music on the Rooftop | at Braxton Brewing Company | 7 – 11 p.m. 
• The Gimlets perform | at Juniper’s | 8 – 11 p.m. 
• Covington House Authority | at The Green Door | 8 – 11 p.m. 
• The Yada Yada Yadas perform | at Strasse Haus | 8:30 p.m. 
• Boho Rhythms | at Second Story | 9 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 
• OSSIEN performs | at Galaxie | 10 p.m. 

SUNDAY 5/17/26 

• Covington Maifest | at Goebel Park | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 
• Bingo, Every Sunday | at the American Legion Post 203, Latonia | 1 - 7 p.m.
• Sober Sundays | at The Green Door | 2 – 9 p.m. 
• Junk Lighter Craft Night | at The Green Door | 5- 7 p.m.

• View featured events and performances at the Madison Theater here.

• View featured events and performances at the Village Theater here.

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.