Free events in Hillsboro, OH

A weekly farmers and craft market showcasing locally sourced beef, eggs from nearby farms, baked treats, locally roasted coffee beans, assorted jellies, flowers, and handmade crafts, with more to discover.

Teens can take the court for a 3-on-3 pickup basketball league at the Ziegler Park basketball courts. Expect casual games and friendly competition. Participation is free for teens, and no registration is required.

Local and regional jazz artists perform every Monday at the Sherwin-Williams Porch, adding to Cincinnati’s thriving jazz scene. Attendees can enjoy a favorite drink while a rotating roster brings a range of sounds and ensembles. Artists featured across the run include Sophia Troyer, Love of Country Jazz Quintet Plays Cowboy Bossa Nova, Brent Gallaher Quintet, Mambo Combo, Estrada do Sol, Faux Frenchmen, Ricky Nye, Pamela Mallory Quartet, Little Saudade, Mandy Gaines and Brad Meyers, Jim Connerley Quartet, Camille Saba Smith, Bacchanal Steel Band, Marc Fields, Keigo Hirakawa Trio, Lili Shires and Steve Schmidt, Hank Stephens and Erwin Stuckey, Five Little Bears, Phil DeGreg Trio, Retro Nouveau featuring Jack Garrett, Noisepolice, Al West Jr, Jordan Pollard Trio, Queen City Cabaret, Daniel Bennett and the Dirty Shirleys, and Dixie Karas. Admission is free and tickets are not required. Programmed in collaboration with Jazz at the Memo, with thanks to sponsors GBBN, Sherwin-Williams, and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

At the Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom, trivia enthusiasts can take on three rounds of live competition that blend Name That Tune, a wager segment, and wide-ranging general knowledge questions. Teams of up to six are welcome, prizes go to the top performers, and there is no cost to participate. This series runs every other Tuesday in the taproom.

Bring your team to Che OTR for a free, two hour trivia game that welcomes all knowledge levels. Arrive a little early to secure a table and come prepared with a team name for an evening of questions, laughs, and friendly competition. Prizes await the top finishers, with first place earning a $30 bar tab or an empanada, second place receiving a $20 bar tab, and third place taking a $10 bar tab. Prize tabs can be used after the game. Tuesday specials include $13 Taco Trios and $10 margaritas available all night, and Happy Hour offers $6 draft beers, $5 off wine pours, and $10 appetizers. More brains can lead to more bragging rights.

Build early language skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and playful activities. Open to infants through school-age children. Please register and include the total number of people in your group.

Heaven's Table Food Pantry welcomes neighbors at Quinn Chapel AME in Forest Park, Ohio, offering groceries to anyone, regardless of where they live. Partnering with FreeStore Foodbank, Matthew 25 Ministries, Last Mile Food Rescue, and local retailers, the pantry provides a mix of fresh and shelf-stable foods, including canned goods, pantry staples, fresh meat, fruits and vegetables, bread products, and shelf-stable milk. New visitors complete a brief registration with basic details such as name, ZIP code, and household size. Because the pantry collaborates with FreeStore Foodbank, clients are asked to self-declare whether their income meets certain guidelines. Families above those thresholds are still served, and volunteers explain which items are available to take home. At check-in, each family receives a yellow reusable bag with a unique number to help speed up future visits. The pantry is a ministry of Christ Church Glendale and Quinn Chapel AME. Everyone is welcome.

Teams can test their knowledge at Trivia Night at The Fix Coffeehouse & Bar while enjoying tasty drinks and a lively atmosphere. There is no cost to participate, groups can compete together, and prizes go to the highest scoring teams. Both devoted trivia buffs and casual players are welcome.

The Village Council meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. These meetings are open to the public, and community members are welcome to attend.