Good morning, Hamilton.

Several Butler County police agencies will join the annual Touch A Truck event at the Bridgewater Falls shopping center off Princeton Road on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.—local departments will showcase vehicles, equipment, and interactive displays to help kids learn about safety and first responders.

Hamilton County prosecutors charged 39-year-old Jermaine Matthews with new felonious and misdemeanor assault counts for allegedly ambushing and attacking victims during a downtown Cincinnati brawl; his bond was set at $100,000 and his lawyer contends he was hit first+ the case is set for grand jury review on Aug. 8.

Fairfield Schools will host their biggest community party on Saturday at Crossroads Middle School to celebrate the new school year by offering activities like a bouncy house, face painting, and sports stations — families will also receive over 1,800 backpacks, school supplies and 1,000 bags of groceries while translators assist with school forms and new bus app information is shared. Students with last names A–L will begin classes on August 11 and those with M–Z on August 12, with everyone returning on August 13.

Andrew Hibbard: Vernfest 2025

5-9 p.m. — Millville Restaurant — Entry fee not specified — Enjoy an evening of music from local talent Andrew Hibbard in a cozy setting.

Children of Eden Performance

2:00-3:30 p.m. — Covedale Center For The Performing Arts — Tickets starting at $98 — Experience an unforgettable performance of Children of Eden in Cincinnati.

Hollywood Nights - Bob Seger Tribute

7:30-9 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — $20 — Experience the ultimate tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band with a lively performance from a talented 9-piece band.

The Play That Goes Wrong

2:00 – 3:30 PM — The Otto M.Budig Theater — Discounted tickets available — Experience the chaos of this award-winning comedy filled with laughter and theatrical mishaps.

Hamilton Chalk the Block

1-6 p.m. — Rotary Park — Free entry — Celebrate creativity with hands-on art activities and special guest appearances for the whole family.

The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Andrew J Brady Music Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of eclectic rock sounds with two legendary bands.

Danielle Nicole Live in Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — Ticketed event — Experience the Grammy-nominated blues powerhouse in a vibrant Cincinnati venue.

Teen Gamer Party!

6-8 p.m. — The Lane Libraries Community Technology Center — Snacks provided — Bring your friends for an evening of gaming fun with VR and popular games like Fortnite and Minecraft.

Cincinnati Dragons 5K Race

8:40 a.m. — Rentschler Forest MetroPark — Check website for entry fee — Participate in a fun charity 5K supporting adaptive sports in the Cincinnati area.

The Craft Cabin for Ages 10-14

4:30-5:30 p.m. — The Lane Libraries Community Technology Center — Registration required — Explore various crafts in an open makerspace with expert guidance.