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.
Check out this week’s roundup below and see what’s happening in #LoveTheCov!
THURSDAY 9/17/26
The 2026 NKY Chamber Annual Dinner presen...
$52,000 in incentives will support façade improvements, new businesses, vacant-space activation, and restoration of historic Sam’s Candy sign
COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington’s Economic Development Division has announced the recipients of the first round of Small Business Incentives for Fiscal Year 2027, with six projects receiving a combined $52,000 in C...
The Rental License Appeals Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST / 1:00 p.m. CST has been cancelled.
COVINGTON, Ky. — Mayor Ron Washington met with local manufacturers earlier this month for a manufacturers’ roundtable hosted by Atkins and Pearce, bringing together business leaders and community partners to discuss challenges facing the manufacturing sector and opportunities for collaboration.
The roundtable was the first gathering of its magnitude in Covington...
COVINGTON, Ky. – A new community event is coming to Covington's riverfront this fall.
The City of Covington’s Parks & Recreation Division, with support from Infinite Hills Productions, will host the first-ever PLAZAPALOOZA from 3 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Covington Plaza (1 Madison Ave.).
The free event will bring live music, local ven...
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...
Road Closures & Traffic Information
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 st...
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 ...
October 8–11, 2026 | 7–11 p.m. nightly
BLINK® is coming back to Covington. From October 8–11, Covington will once again become part of one of the biggest celebrations of light and art as BLINK transforms streets, buildings, and public spaces on both sides of the Ohio River.
Known as the nation’s largest free public art festival, BLINK brings t...