Good morning, Hamilton.

Tiny Homes for Humanity will build 14 tiny homes for homeless veterans on a vacant lot behind Gaines United Methodist Church in Madisonville (featuring wraparound services) with Hamilton County support; construction will begin near the end of this year and finish in July 2028.

Niederman Family Farm hosted weekly Summer Play Days at its Liberty Township location where families enjoy hands-on activities, animal encounters and open play for just $10 per child.

The event offers children free choice among giant play zones and learning stations (including seed planting) and has drawn many locals.

Reach Out Lakota launched its annual Summer Food Fight in June to collect food and money donations from West Chester and Liberty Township businesses.

The program addresses rising hunger among local families when schools close, with the nonprofit expecting to distribute 40,000 pounds of food to more than 3,200 people.

Hillman Group broke ground on a 715,000 sqft industrial facility in Forest Park yesterday, centralizing operations with a new distribution center, office space and support functions.

The project received backing from local government and economic agencies + signals growth for the area.

Greater Cincinnati is celebrating Juneteenth with a series of local events this week (including flag raising ceremonies today in Cincinnati and tomorrow in Hamilton County), a free Unity Run/Walk starting Friday at Esoteric Brewing, and block parties, art unveilings, and food tours scheduled later.

Hamilton is experiencing a surge in new businesses and development projects, with recent openings along Main Street (shops and dining) and major plans such as the Mueller Hotel project at 20 High St. and a 123,000‑sqft Kroger Marketplace breaking ground Thursday, June 18 to boost local investment and job growth.

Hamilton County Commissioners will vote on a recommendation to award nearly $200,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds to 21 small businesses that completed a business planning course through the Microenterprise Advancement Passport program.

The funding aims to help local entrepreneurs boost their operations.

A local family will host the Mighty Maverick 5K on Saturday, June 20 at 8 a.m. at Miller Ecological Park to raise funds for Cure Sanfilippo Foundation and support children battling the disease; the event also celebrates Maverick Lana’s 4th birthday.

The Lion King Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts - Fifth Third Bank Theater — VIP tickets available — Experience the magic of The Lion King with premium seating and special packages.

North Mississippi Allstars Concert

7:30-9:00 PM — Ludlow Garage — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of southern rock and blues with the acclaimed North Mississippi Allstars.

The Pharcyde Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of iconic hip-hop with The Pharcyde in Cincinnati.

AAU Basketball Girls World Championships

All day — Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill — Registration required — Compete in thrilling basketball matches at a premier venue in Hamilton, OH.

The Flying Circus Airshow

12–3:30 p.m. — Butler County Regional Airport — Tickets from $2 — Experience thrilling model aircraft displays and exciting aerial maneuvers at this annual celebration.

The Lion King (Touring)

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts - Fifth Third Bank Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of The Lion King live in Cincinnati.

Mr. Speed Tribute Concert

5:30-7:30 p.m. — RiversEdge Amphitheater — Free General Admission — Experience a night of KISS tribute music followed by The Kokotto Comeback at the scenic RiversEdge Park.

Baltimore Orioles at Cincinnati Reds

1-2 p.m. — Great American Ball Park — Scheduled event — Catch the action as the Cincinnati Reds face off against the Baltimore Orioles in an exciting home game.

The Foles Live Performance

6-7:15 p.m. — Schott Ampitheatre at Sawyer Point — Tickets not on sale — Enjoy an evening of Americana/Folk vibes with The Foles.

ArtisanFest513 Small Business Flea Market

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Washington Park — Paid parking — Celebrate local culture and creativity at this vibrant artisan market featuring unique finds from local makers.