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This Weekend in #LoveTheCov 7/2/26: Celebrate the 4th of July in Covington

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 Independence Day celebrations across the city. On Saturday, July 4, check out the annual Peaselburg 4th of July Parade, a longtime neighborhood tradition that brings residents together to celebrate our nation's birthday with festive floats and community spirit.

Whether you're looking to celebrate the holiday or explore everything our city has to offer, there's no shortage of ways to spend your weekend in #LoveTheCov.

THURSDAY 7/2/26

  • Firework Stand and Food Truck | at Jackson Tire Service | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 
  • The Spirit of ‘76: America Celebrates 250 Years Display | at the Kenton County Public Library | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 
  • Mini Explorer Camp: Session 2 | at Behringer-Crawford Museum | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
  • Wine Tasting | at Crafts & Vines | 6 – 9 p.m. 
  • Music@BCM Summer Concert Series: The Brotherhood Singers & Steve Bonafel & One Iota | at Devou Park | 7 p.m. 
  • 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 7/3/26 - (Covington City Hall is closed)

  • Annual Bag Sale | at Inspired Fashion in Muse Boutiques | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Music on the Rooftop | at Braxton Brewing Company | 7 – 11 p.m.  
  • DJ Fridays | at Frosthaus | 9 p.m. 
  • Karaoke with Gary and Theresa | at The Olde Towne Tavern | 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. 

SATURDAY 7/4/26 

  • 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. 
  • Annual Bag Sale | at Inspired Fashion in Muse Boutiques | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Peaselburg 4th of July Parade | at St. Augustine School | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
  • Bottle Shop Tour | at Revival Vintage Spirits & Bottle Shop | 2 p.m. 
  • The Great American Yuletide BBQ | at The Standard | 4 p.m. 
  • Music on the Rooftop | at Braxton Brewing Company | 7 – 11 p.m. 
  • Karaoke Saturdays | at Frosthaus | 9 p.m. 
  • Jordnmoody performs | at Galaxie | 10 p.m. 

SUNDAY 7/5/26 

  • Wellness in the Park with Body Alive event by Covington Parks & Recreation | at the Devou Park Band Shell | 10 – 11:30 a.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. 

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.