Every month Tour de Cincinnati creates a shortlist of notable events around Greater Cincinnati—large festivals, food weeks, entertainment, and ongoing series—to make sure you mark down these dates to keep in mind as you make plans in the coming weeks.
Fall is fully underway and with that comes respite from the heat and a lot of fun fall things to do.
Stay tuned for a complete roundup of all things Holidays in Cincinnati
Here are several important dates for local events in November to get in your calendars now:
November 2
UC Health Ice Rink Opening Day
Fountain Square
The 2024–25 season is ice skating only. The rink experience includes a full-service concessions tent with hot and cold snacks, plus alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, on-site parking, and restrooms. Through February 17.
Ice Skating is $10 and includes admission and skate rental; no reservations required
November 2
Daylight Saving
Daylight saving ends on November 2, so remember to turn your clocks back one hour at 2a.
November 3
NCAA Men’s Basketball Season Opener
NKU Men’s Basketball vs. UC Clermont at Truist Arena, 7p
UC Men’s Basketball vs. Western Carolina at Fifth Third Arena, 7p
Xavier Men’s Basketball vs. Marist at Cintas Center, 7:15p
November 4
NCAA Women’s Basketball Season Opener
Xavier Women’s Basketball vs. New Haven at Cintas Center, 6:30p
UC Women’s Basketball vs. LeHigh at Fifth Third Arena, 6:30p
November 4
Election Day
Click here for information about voting in Hamilton County specifically.
November 4–7
Fall Savor Cincinnati
Metropolitan Club
Cincinnati Magazine presents Savor Chef’s Table. Each ticket includes a five-course dining experience, all-inclusive cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, live chef demos, and signature swag bag.
November 6
NCAA Women’s Basketball Season Opener
NKU Women’s Basketball @ Marshall, 6p
November 7
Opening Day: The Great Gatsby
Music Hall
Through November 15
November 7
Layers of Exploration
Cincinnati Museum Center, 7p
Annual adults-only night at the museum, complete with light bites from local restaurants, creative cocktails, explosive programming and exclusive access to CMC’s world-class exhibits. All proceeds from the event support the general operating of Cincinnati Museum Center.
Ticket required; 21+
November 7–9
2025 Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market
Sharonville Convention Center
Hundreds of vendors, live carolers, photos with Santa, savory bites and sweet sips, free package check, giveaways, and so much more.
November 8
Hit Seekers Card Show
Braxton Covington, 9a–3p
30+ tables of the region’s top vendors, traders, and sports enthusiasts purveying sports cards, hobby boxes, Pokemon, and more.
Free admission
November 8–9
Inked 2025
Rhinegeist
Celebrate the annual release of their Imperial Stout with live tattooing of pre-selected flash art in the taproom. You can also peruse a variety of vintage offerings from the Rhinegeist Barrel Aged portfolio.
Free and open to the public; 21+
November 10–16
Cincinnati Pizza Week
$10 pizzas from area restaurants.
November 14
Love’s Labour’s Lost
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Through December 6. Click here for the 2025–26 season schedule
November 15
Warm 98.5 Ice Rink Opening Day
Summit Park
Open daily through January 4 (with the exception of holidays).
November 13–15
Cincinnati Storytelling Festival
Know Theatre
Three-day immersive storytelling experience for all ages—from funny tales to spooky stories.
November 15
Books by the Banks
CHPL – Main, 10a–4p
Regional book festival with 100+ national, regional, and local authors; panel discussions; kids’ corner with arts and crafts, story time, and more; Teen Scene; 2025 writing contest. (Enter here.)
Free admission
November 20
PNC Festival of Lights
Cincinnati Zoo
Open Sunday–Thursday until 9p; Friday and Saturday until 10p
Come early for the animals; stay for the lights as the zoo is transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 42nd annual Festival of Lights, featuring 4 million LED lights, North Polar Express Train (staring at 2p), statues in Fiona’s Fairyland, nightly Madcap puppet shows, Santa and costumed character visits (starting at 4p), Wild Lights show on Swan Lake, and snacks at S’mores-n-More stands. Through January 4.
Included with zoo admission
November 29
Small Business Saturday
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