Cincinnati Upstander Weekend
Join us for a weekend full of events that will inspire you to make your own mark in the community. Cincinnati Upstander Weekend celebrates and uplifts the changemakers in our community.
Organized by Cincinnati Museum Center and the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center.
Saturday, June 10
- Fleet Feet Upstander 5K at 8:30 a.m.
- Pick-up pickleball and free lessons
- FC Cincinnati giveaways and activations
- Outdoor science experiments
- Breakfast foods
- Music from Cincinnati Music Accelerator
- Volunteer expo with 30+ local non-profits
UPSTANDER 5K
JUNE 10, 2023, 8:30 A.M.
Cincinnati’s community of upstanders takes over historic Union Terminal for our Upstander 5K, Family Day & Upstander Volunteer Expo. Kick off your morning with the Upstander 5K, which takes runners and walkers on a scenic route underneath historic Union Terminal and throughout the West End. Top finishers receive a free T-shirt and other swag. Participants will also enjoy live music, family activities, breakfast, giveaways, FC Cincinnati activations and a pickleball tournament outside of Union Terminal.
FAMILY DAY & VOLUNTEER EXPO
JUNE 10, 2023, 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M.
After you finish your morning outside, explore upstander activities and experiences throughout the Children’s Museum, Cincinnati History Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science, and the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center. Browse our Upstander Volunteer Expo, where dozens of non-profit and mission-driven organizations will be available in the Rotunda to share volunteer opportunities and information with museum goers throughout the day. When you register for any Cincinnati Upstander Weekend event, you receive free admission to all museums.
UPSTANDER AWARDS
JUNE 11, 2023 6 P.M.
The Upstander Awards recognize individuals in the region who use their character strengths to make a difference in the community. Enjoy a gala-style event in historic Union Terminal’s breathtaking rotunda featuring a three-course meal, live music, art experiences, and a moving awards ceremony celebrating Cincinnati’s best and brightest upstanders. Katie Couric, Founder of Katie Couric Media, will serve as this year’s Celebrity Master of Ceremonies.