Upcoming Events
WakeNSkate with DJ Buttah
Join us for WAKENSKATE with DJ Buttah of Columbus-based True North Skaters. WakeNSkate is a monthly DJed brunch skate social. Clear your mind & stretch out with Yoga at 10a, then rollerskating for all ages from 11a-12:30p and adult skate from 12:30p-2p with a social hour for non-skaters. Free coffee & breakfast bites all morning!
Flying Pig Block Party: Spirit Station & Street Skate
Join us for a block party & street skate while we cheer on runners in the Flying Pig Marathon! We’re back bigger and better this year with a DJ, hospitality tent, a cookout, street skating and line dancing. The best part? By cheering and partying from 7:30a - 1:30p, you’ll help us earn money toward the Riverfront Rink revitalization campaign. You’re welcome to bring a dish or drinks to share at the cookout, or just bring yourself. View the event for registration info!
CNU 32 Kickoff Skate Party
We’re kicking off the 32nd national gathering of the Congress of New Urbanism with DJ BB Hutch and Dylan Morton on Court Street Plaza. CNU 32 in Cincinnati, OH will be a celebration of great places, regional diversity, and the deep history of opportunity in the Queen City of the West. This is a FREE public event and rental skates will be available for a nominal fee (card only).
Views & Brews: a fundraiser for the Riverfront Rink
This one-of-a-kind fundraiser for the Riverfront Rink is a bus tour of three unique parks hosted by the Cincinnati Parks Foundation’s Emerging Leaders group. Enjoy a special skate performance and an evening of craft brews and stunning views at a few of Cincinnati Park’s hidden gems!
OTR Community Day
We are looking for volunteers for our 3rd annual Community Day in Over The Rhine near the OTR CRC and Findlay Market. Our focus will be cleaning up around the OTR CRC and sprucing up the flower beds in the OTR Children’s Garden outside the CRC, moving to Grant Park and surrounding areas. We’ll start with the block clean up (usually 9-11) followed by the Community Day block party around 12, with breakdown starting about 3. Enjoy a DJ, food, and games for families. This event is hosted in partnership with Cornerstone Renter Equity and Over-the-Rhine Community Council.
Skate at Stereo '24 DJ Festival w/ DJ Dior and DJ Ivory
Skate all day at the Riverfront Rink to celebrate our outdoor skating season kickoff! The Riverfront Rink will be one of five official stages for Cincinnati’s largest DJ festival, Stereo ‘24. This park-wide celebration of DJs will kick off at the rink with an upbeat yoga class, followed by our first outdoor WakeNSkate of the year from 11a-2p. Stereo ‘24 DJs will spin through the afternoon at the rink and throughout the park before our guests of honor join us all the way from Cleveland to lead workshops and headline our evening session, Cleveland to Cincinnati from 5-10p. Food trucks and vendors will be offering activities, nosh and surprises. Admission to the DJ Festival is FREE and FREE rental skates are available with ID during WakeNSkate and Cleveland to Cincinnati thanks to our partners at Cincinnati Parks and Cincinnati Parks Foundation.
House Night w/ DJ Monèt x DJ BB Hutch
House Heads, unite! Come ready to dance with DJ Monèt and DJ BB Hutch at the Riverfront Rink - FREE admission and FREE rentals with ID thanks to our partners at Cincy Parks and Cincy Parks Foundation. The night kicks off with a skate workshop at 5p followed by 6-8p All ages skate and 8-10p Adult skate. Drinks and cold treats available for purchase from SweetzNTreatz and beer, hard seltzer, and canned wine offered by Cincy Parks for 21+ guests. Bring the heat!
OTR Skate Prom
Dress to impress at the OTR Skate Prom and enjoy a DJed skate session, dancing, prom photos, food, games and prizes!
WakeNSkate w/ TaeTae
WAKENSKATE is a monthly DJed brunch skate social. Clear your mind & stretch out with Yoga at 10a, then rollerskating for all ages from 11a-12:30p and adult skate from 12:30p-2p with a social hour for non-skaters. Free coffee & breakfast bites all morning!
Adult Skate with DJ Butch Gibson & 50+ Skate Games
Bring your style & swagger to this special Adult Skate with DJ Butch Gibson while skaters ages 50+ compete for awards in the Style Call, Freestyle & Speed Skate. Old School skate music runs 10a - 2p and competitions begin at noon. FREE - refreshments provided. This program is produced in partnership with the City of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Recreation Commission, and the 2024 Senior Games.
Skate Maintenance Workshop & Community Skate Tune-Up
Learn how to take apart, clean, tune-up, and reassemble your skates so they are safe, long-lasting, and provide an optimal skating experience. Lend a hand after the workshop as we clean and prep the rental skates for outdoor skating season at the Riverfront Rink.
Adult Night with DJ Dior & Intro to Rhythm Skating with Gemini
Join us for a workshop at 6p followed by a DJed skate session 7-10p - rental skates included. $5 or FREE with CRC membership. Gemini will be teaching a beginner-friendly rhythm skating workshop at 6p followed by an adult skate session with DJ Dior. Please register ahead for the workshop to reserve your spot
Registration closed for Intro to Rhythm Skating Workshop with Gemini - class full! We will be hosting this workshop again in May. Follow us on Facebook to hear about future skate workshops.
WakeNSkate with Gemini
Join us for WakeNSkate with music by Gemini of Reckless Sk8rs. WakeNSkate is a monthly DJed brunch skate social. Clear your mind & stretch out with Yoga at 10a, then rollerskating for all ages from 11-12:30 and adult skate from 12:30-2p with a social hour for non-skaters. Free coffee & breakfast bites all morning!
WakeNSkate w/ Gemini
10a Yoga with Soaring Soul Wellness
11a-12:30p All ages skate
12:30a-2p Adult skate
Skate rentals included @ OTR CRC - $5/FREE for CRC members
Enter through the parking lot at 1710 Race St
OTR Merry & Bright Adult Night at the Skating Rink
Skate to a mix of new and classic skate anthems as you glide through a colorful light show and enjoy refreshments and light bites throughout the session at The Hub, aka Over-the-Rhine Recreation Center.
BRIGHT Ride
Join us for the largest, BRIGHTEST holiday street skate in Cincy - the Holiday BRIGHT ride with @artscincy where all people-powered wheels are welcome🌟 Join us on quads, blades, boards, and bikes in your brightest holiday gear as we embark on a short, flat, fun ride from Findlay Market to the riverfront. We’ll meet at 6p in Findlay Market before takeoff - light yourself up and come show out!
WakeNSkate w/ DJ Monet
WAKENSKATE with DJ Monèt on Sat November 4th! Clear your mind & stretch out with Yoga for skaters at 9a, then skating for all ages from 10-11:30a and adult skate from 11:30a-1p Free coffee & brunch bites all morning. ☕️🥐
Halloween WakeNSkate with DJ Jelly
Join us for the last outdoor WakeNSkate of 2023 and skate in our final fall brunch party at the Riverfront Rink with DJ Jelly, coffee, brunch bites, yoga and rental skates - FREE!
Halloween with the Cincinnati Roller Girls with DJ Sneaks and DJ Jigg
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Halloween...on skates? Join the Cincinnati Rollergirls on Saturday, October 28 from 7-10 p.m. at the Riverfront Rink (925 Riverside Drive, Ohio 45202) and wear your Halloween costume! We will have music featuring DJ Sneaks and DJ Jigg, vendors, concessions, and alcoholic beverages for purchase for those 21 and over. Free entry. Free skate rental with ID.
OTR Halloween Kids’ Skate
Calling all OTR kids! Come skate in your costumes at our Halloween skate party where we’ll serve free pizza, offer crafts, and play games.
Skater Showcase
SKATER SHOWCASE is a variety show on wheels inviting all styles and disciplines of skaters to get creative and come showout as a crew, solo, pair, or trio! Register your act online - FREE! All ages warmup and open skate from 10a-Noon followed by the Skater showcase from Noon-2p.
Ohio Rhythm Jam hosted by @GeminiDaSk8r & Reckless Sk8rs
Rep your skate crew at the outdoor rhythm event of the year! Meet other teams from across the Midwest and vibe together in the park for two days of skating, socials, and workshops at the Riverfront Rink. FREE Admission and FREE Rental skates with ID.
Saturday October 14: Workshops, BBQ Wing Dinner & Skate Party
5-7p Workshops: Hip Hop Dance with Nyjul Byrd, Spins & Skate Choreo with Dylan Morton, and Dips with GeminidaSk8r (FREE Admission & FREE Rentals with ID) All ages
7-9p BBQ Wing dinner catered by Montgomery Inn BBQ ($15 per plate: Purchase dinner ticket in advance/limited quantity available day-of)
BBQ Wing Dinner Ticket
7-10p Ohio Rhythm Jam with DJ Sneaks and DJ Jigg (FREE Admission & FREE Rentals with ID) All ages skate 7-8:30p Adult Skate 8:30-10p
Sunday October 15: Brunch Party, WakeNSkate, & Skater Showcase
10a-Noon WakeNSkate morning session (FREE Admission & FREE Rentals with ID) All ages
10a-1p Brunch party with Caveman Crepes ($15 per plate incl. crepe of your choice + OJ or Cranberry juice: Purchase brunch ticket in advance/limited quantity available day-of)
Purchase a Brunch Ticket
Noon-2p SKATER SHOWCASE -Variety show on wheels inviting all styles and disciplines of skaters to get creative and come showout as a crew, solo, pair, or trio! Register your act online - FREE
Be part of the 2023 Skater Showcase
WakeNSkate w/ DJ Monet
WAKENSKATE with DJ Monèt on Sat October 7th! Clear your mind & stretch out with Yoga for skaters at 9a, then skating for all ages from 10-11:30a and adult skate from 11:30a-1p Free coffee & brunch bites all morning. ☕️🥐
WakeNSkate with DJ Hershe B & Caveman Crepes at the Riverfront Rink
WakeNSkate with DJ Hershe B and eat brunch at the rink with Caveman Crepes! Yoga @ 9am & Skating @10a. FREE Admission, FREE Rentals with ID, and FREE Coffee! Bring your friends to spend a beautiful day in the park!
Queen City Skate Clash hosted by @SmittyonSkates & @CrissyBRollin with DJ Zane Dixon
Inviting all Tri State Skaters to the 1st Queen City Skate Clash, hosted by @SmittyonSkates and @CrissyBRollin at Cincinnati’s Riverfront Roller Rink @ Sawyer Point (925 Riverside Drive- behind the Boathouse).
Come hype up Skaters from our Tri State as they compete for the title of Queen City Skate Clash Champions. This Free Event will be a night you don’t want to miss full of spectacular performances and cyphers by some of the area’s most talented skaters. Our Judges for the evening include @dadonskates, @bee1ne_ , @jcity513 and YOU the crowd!
Bring your own skates or borrow a pair of ours!
Competition begins @8P. Final Battle begins @9P.
Music provided by DJ Zane Dixon
WakeNSkate with DJ Jelly
Mark your calendar for the next WAKENSKATE on Sat September 9! Clear your mind & stretch out with Yoga for skaters at 9a, then skating for all ages from 10-11:30a and adult skate from 11:30a-1p with DJ Jelly! Free coffee & brunch bites all morning. ☕️🥐
SKATE on the Beach
A beach-themed skate party at the Riverfront Rink hosted by HoodSk8rs with DJ Sneaks and DJ Jigg. 7-8:30p All ages then 8:30-10p Adult skate. Free Admission & FREE rental skates w/ ID!
WakeNSkate with DJ Sneaks & DJ Jigg
WakeNSkate with DJ Sneaks, DJ Jigg, and eat brunch at the rink with Caveman Crepes! Yoga @ 9am & Skating @10a. FREE Admission, FREE Rentals with ID, and FREE Coffee! Bring your friends to spend a beautiful day in the park!
Sunset Skate w/ DJ Monèt
We’re celebrating the sunset with a special skate led by DJ Monet at the Riverfront Rink. 7-8:30p All ages then 8:30-10p Adult skate. Free admission & FREE rental skates w/ ID!
Skate Workshops: Pivots, Dips, Jumps, & Jamskating
FREE Workshops from 5-7p @ Riverfront Rink featuring Jamskate w/ Josh Love, Pivots w/ Dylan Morton, Dips w/ Shawn Bell Jr. & Jumps w/ Mikey Brown.
WakeNSkate with DJ Jelly
Starting with WAKENSKATE we’re skating from Sun Up to Sun Down on Sat August 5th! Skating for all ages from 10-11:30a and adult skate from 11:30a-1p with DJ Jelly! Free coffee & brunch bites all morning. ☕️🥐