Washington Park Derby Party   WHAT: Although the Kentucky Derby draws 150,000 visitors each year and countless parties are hosted in its honor, it isn’t always accessible to everyone. 3CDC is hosting a FREE Derby Day party in Washington Park for EVERYONE to enjoy!   The Civic Lawn will be transformed into Cincinnati’s own “infield” […]

WHAT: 3CDC in partnership with Keep Cincinnati Beautiful will be offering a fun filled day of international music, eco-friendly activities, and vendors on the Park’s Civic Lawn.   In addition to live music, food and drink, and eco-friendly products & goods for purchase, Earth Day OTR will offer a range of activities for both children […]

Join 3CDC for a FREE fun filled Opening Day Celebration in Washington Park. Festivities begin Monday, April 4, at 11:00am with games, music, local craft beers and your favorite foods from the ballpark. The City Flea will also host a wide array of vendors around the Bandstand from 11-4.   The Parade kicks off at […]

WHAT: Over-the-Rhine’s biggest egg hunt returns to Washington Park Saturday, March 26th. Produced by 3CDC, the 2016 Graeter’s Easter Egg Hunt features 10,000 candy-filled eggs, an animal education farm with Sunrock Farm, face painting, and photo opportunities with Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny. Complete activity schedule below.   Activity Schedule: 10:00am: Event Begins 10:45am: Egg Hunt […]

  CINCINNATI (February 25th, 2016) – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with not one, but two FREE parties on Fountain Square. Festivities begin Saturday, March 12, running throughout the day from 10:00am to 10:00pm. Enjoy live music from Celtic rock bands, as well as authentic Irish cuisine, merchandise and, of course, green beer!   Concessions open […]

Interim CFO, Tim Szilasi, Chosen to Fill Role Permanently   CINCINNATI (February 23, 2016) – Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC)’s four-month search for a new Chief Financial Officer culminated last week with the selection of Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Tim Szilasi, who was appointed Vice President & Chief Financial Officer on Friday, February […]

  WHAT: Searching for something romantic to do with your special someone without breaking the bank? Come skate with your date at Fountain Square! Join us out on the U.S. Bank Ice Rink this Sunday, February 14th, from noon to 9:00pm for 2-for-1 skating, half-priced snacks from our concessions, romantic comedies on the Fifth Third […]

CINCINNATI (February, 10, 2016) – If you’ve always dreamed of performing for the masses in the heart of your hometown, here’s your chance! 3CDC is now accepting band inquiries and vendor applications for two of Cincinnati’s premier civic spaces, Fountain Square and Washington Park. Interested bands are invited to submit their electronic press kit (EPK) […]

  WHAT: Registration for everyone’s favorite shopping cart race is now open! Formerly known as the Cinciditarod, the 2016 Cinci-CART-ic Race is a wacky shopping cart competition that begins and ends at Fountain Square. Teams of five must make their way through a five-mile course that spans across downtown Cincinnati—all while remaining physically attached to […]

  WHAT: Calling all mascot fans! Fountain Square’s eighth annual Mascot Broomball Exhibition Match returns to the U.S. Bank Ice Rink next Saturday, January 23, at 11:00am. Produced by 3CDC, this family-friendly event features an epic broomball showdown between some of Cincinnati’s favorite mascots. This free match promises to provide plenty of comical thrills and spills, […]