Back-to-School, Community Events & End-of-Summer Fun

August is one of our favorite months! It’s a season of fresh starts, busy calendars, community festivals, and one last chance to soak up summer before fall arrives. Whether you’re getting the kids ready for school, attending local events, or thinking about making a move before the holidays, August is packed with opportunities throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati.

Here’s what’s happening this month!

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 Back-to-School Season Is Here

School bells will soon be ringing across the Tri-State! If you’re planning vacations, moving, or simply organizing family schedules, here are some of the major school start dates for the region:

Northern Kentucky

 Grant County Schools – August 13
 Beechwood Independent – August 13
 Campbell County Schools – August 15
 Fort Thomas Independent – August 13
 Kenton County Schools – August 16
 Pendleton County Schools – August 13
 Boone County Schools – August 19
 Newport Independent – August 14
 Walton-Verona Schools – August 21
 Covington Independent – August 25

If you’re planning a move before school starts, now is the perfect time to begin the process.

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 August Events Around NKY & Greater Cincinnati

 Live Music & Summer Concerts

Many local communities continue their free summer concert series throughout August. Check your city’s parks department for weekly performances, food trucks, and family activities.

 Local Farmers Markets

Support local growers while enjoying fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, honey, and handmade products.

Popular markets include:

• Covington Farmers Market
• Independence Farmers Market
• Bellevue Farmers Market
• Hyde Park Farmers Market
• Wyoming Farmers Market

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 Catch a Cincinnati Reds Game

There’s nothing quite like an August evening at Great American Ball Park. Baseball, fireworks, and downtown Cincinnati make for a perfect summer outing.

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 Community Festivals

August is filled with neighborhood festivals, food events, church festivals, outdoor movies, and community celebrations throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati.

Be sure to check your local city’s event calendar for weekly happenings.

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 Enjoy the Last Taste of Summer

Before pumpkin spice takes over…

 Visit your favorite local ice cream shop
 Explore local parks
 Kayak the Little Miami River
 Walk Devou Park
 Visit Smale Riverfront Park
 Spend an evening at Newport on the Levee
 Explore MainStrasse Village
 Visit Washington Park downtown

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 Is August a Good Time to Buy or Sell?

Absolutely!

Many buyers are hoping to get settled before the holidays, while sellers often face less competition than they did earlier in the summer.

If you’ve been thinking about:

• Moving closer to a school
• Upsizing
• Downsizing
• Buying your first home
• Selling before fall

August can be an excellent time to make your move.

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 Back-to-School Home Tips

As routines begin again, now is a great time to:

 Declutter closets
 Organize homework spaces
 Deep clean before cooler weather
 Complete outdoor maintenance
 Start planning fall home projects

Small improvements now can make a big difference later.

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 From Our Team

As summer winds down and a new school year begins, we want to wish every student, teacher, parent, and school staff member a safe, successful, and exciting year ahead.

Whether you’re starting kindergarten, heading off to college, or simply beginning a new chapter, August is a reminder that every new season brings new opportunities.

And if one of those opportunities includes buying or selling a home, we’d love the chance to help.

Have a wonderful August!

Melissa Maxwell & This Girl Sells Houses Team
Serving Northern Kentucky & Greater Cincinnati 

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