It's Summer at
Elm Street Plaza
It's Summer At
Elm Street Plaza
It’s summer in the Fountain District, and that means daily events thanks to the University of Cincinnati’s Summer Series! Enjoy Trivia Nights, Drag Bingo, Plant & Sips and more all season long.
Attend a
Plaza Event
Attend a
Plaza Event
Elm Street Plaza hosts vibrant community events and seasonal activations year-round.
Host an
Ice Rink Event
Host an Ice Rink Event
The Ice Rink, warming tent, igloos and more are available to rent this winter season!
Cincinnati’s Reimagined
Convention Center
Cincinnati’s Reimagined Convention Center
The newly renovated convention center opens in January 2026 featuring a unique connection to Elm Street Plaza. Convention and event bookings are open now!
Cincinnati’s Reimagined
Convention Center
Cincinnati’s Reimagined Convention Center
The newly renovated convention center opened in January 2026 featuring a unique connection to Elm Street Plaza. Convention and event bookings are open now!
Host
an Event
Discover Cozy Winter Rentals
Private parties, work functions, and everything in between — host your next big event right here at the Plaza!
SPRING
at Elm Street Plaza
Elm Street Plaza is blooming this Spring thanks to our Decal Impressions Spring Series! Enjoy events like workout classes, cornhole tournaments, live music and more.
SUMMER
at Elm Street Plaza
Elm Street Plaza is full of sunshine and excitement this Summer thanks to our University of Cincinnati Summer Series! Enjoy Trivia Nights, Drag Bingo, Plant & Sips and more all season long.
Upcoming Events at Elm Street Plaza
Summer Pavilion Bar Hours
EDM at Elm
Summer Pavilion Bar Hours
Plants on the Plaza
Live Music at the Pavilion Bar
Summer Pavilion Bar Hours
Sunday Morning Workouts
Summer Pavilion Bar Hours
A Destination for
Celebration, Recreation, & Community
Coming soon, Elm Street Plaza is a two-and-a-half-acre outdoor park and community venue featuring lush green space and gardens, a dog park, an outdoor Pavilion Bar, public art, an interactive water feature during warmer months, and an ice-skating rink in the winter. In addition to its many amenities, Elm Street Plaza will host vibrant community events and seasonal activations year-round — stay tuned for event details!
Dynamic New Destination & Design
Once-in-a-generation
District Transformation
Elm Street Plaza is the first completed project in a broader $828 million investment to revitalize the entire Convention District. This transformative initiative also includes the historic renovation of the First Financial Cenrer and the future construction of a new Marriott convention headquarters hotel.
WHAT’S NEARBY
Explore the Area
Elm Street Plaza is in the heart of downtown Cincinnati and just steps from the celebrated Fountain District. From renowned restaurants to theaters and more, a uniquely Cincinnati experience is waiting for you!
More Ways to Get Involved
Sponsorships
Elm Street Plaza is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors. Get your message out!
Employment
3CDC is always looking for motivated individuals to join the Elm Street Plaza team!
