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Juneteenth Jubilee
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join us at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center for a jubilant takeover of Freedom Way, celebrating true independence.
The Cincinnati Observatory is pleased to be part of the Freedom Center's Juneteenth Jubilee in 2026, bringing people together around music, food and community.
True to the spirit of the earliest Juneteenth celebrations, all are welcome to join the fun with live music, food trucks and a Community Market where you can shop small and support local businesses.
Guests will also enjoy free museum admission thanks to the Fifth Third Foundation. Experience drop-in programming centered around the theme "What does Afro-futurism mean to you?" and give back through the Juneteenth Blood Drive with Hoxworth Blood Center.
This is a FREE event.
Solstice Celebration
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Take some time on the longest day of the year to come celebrate all things Sun! Join us to celebrate our closest stellar neighbor, eat some s’mores, and safely view the Sun through our 1845 telescope (weather permitting). This event includes talks about the Sun by our Astronomer, Wes Ryle, sundial demonstrations, face painting, and more! The program runs rain
or shine.
Tickets: $12/adult, $7/child or member
Sights Before Sunrise
5:00 am - 7:00 am
5:30 am - 7:00 am
5:30 am - 7:00 am
6:00 am - 7:30 am
6:00 am - 8:00 am
6:00 am - 8:00 am
Join us for our early-morning events in 2026, Sights Before Sunrise. These are clear-only events so we will let you know the day before if the event is a go. This program is for those who want to be the first to see objects that will be up later in the year at our typical viewing times. This event will include viewing through our historic Mitchel telescope at 1-2 planets and the Moon. Coffee and donuts will be available.
$5/person, Free for members. If you would like to join our email list for cancellation notices, please fill out this form.
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