BLINK 2026 is coming to Covington Oct. 8–11, and with thousands of visitors expected throughout the four-night festival, planning how you’ll get to and from Covington is an important part of the experience.
Coming from Cincinnati:
The Roebling Suspension Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic during BLINK. However, visitors can still cross between Cincinna...
BLINK is coming to Covington, and the City is preparing to welcome visitors from across the region to experience the festival, explore our neighborhoods, and enjoy everything Covington has to offer.
To create a pedestrian-friendly Entertainment Destination Center (EDC) and accommodate BLINK visitors, several Covington streets will be closed to vehicle traffic during th...
Covington will launch an Entertainment Destination Center (EDC) during BLINK 2026, creating a pedestrian-friendly environment where visitors can experience the festival while enjoying Covington’s restaurants, bars, and entertainment options.
The EDC will be in operation throughout BLINK, October 8-11, from 7-11 p.m. each night.
The EDC allows customers to walk through ...
COVINGTON, Ky. — Covington Parks & Recreation will host a free Historical Walking Series event on Saturday, Sept. 12, inviting residents and visitors to explore the history, architecture, and stories of the City’s oldest neighborhood.
The walking tour will begin at 10:30 a.m. in front of Covington City Hall, 20 W. Pike St. Participants will then se...
COVINGTON, Ky. — Large crowds will again gather along Covington’s riverfront and at viewing spots throughout the City for the 50th annual Riverfest, Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks on Sunday, Sept. 6. To help ensure a safe and orderly event, the City of Covington and its Police Department are putting in place familiar restrictions addressing traffic, parking, and other activ...
COVINGTON, Ky. — The City of Covington Parks & Recreation Division will host its annual Pups at the Pool event on Sunday, August 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bill Cappel Splash Pad. The free event gives dogs the opportunity to cool off and socialize with other pups before the splash pad closes for the season.
For this special end-of-summer ...
Cincinnati favorite restaurant relocates to Northern Kentucky riverfront at 10 a.m. on July 11
COVINGTON, Ky. – Commercial real estate developer Corporex has announced that Cincinnati breakfast and brunch favorite, 6 ‘N The Mornin’, will officially open in Covington in Northern Kentucky at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 11.
The restaurant is relocating i...
Annual drop-off event provides secure, eco-friendly disposal
COVINGTON, Ky. – Looking to clear out old electronics, confidential documents, foam packaging, or other hard-to-dispose-of items? Covington residents and organizations can do so safely and responsibly at the City’s annual E-Waste and Foam Recycling and Paper Shred Event on Saturday, June 20.
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COVINGTON, Ky. – Families with young children are invited to kick off summer at the 5th Annual Early Childhood Fun Fest on Friday, June 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the David Housley Pavilion in Randolph Park (E 10th St & Prospect Ave).
The free event, co-chaired by Read Ready Covington and Covington Parks & Recreation, is designed for families with children a...
COVINGTON, Ky. — Summer fun returns to Covington on Saturday, June 6, as Covington Parks and Recreation officially opens Randolph Pool and the Bill Cappel Splash Pad for the 2026 season.
Residents are invited to celebrate Opening Day with free family-friendly festivities and plenty of opportunities to cool off.
Opening Day Celebration Schedule&...