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Dates to Know in Cincinnati: September 2026
September 1–30
CancerFree KIDS 100 Mile Challenge
30-day fitness and fundraising challenge in the month of September to honor Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Conquer the Challenge by completing 100 miles in September and raising $100 for CancerFree KIDS to fund life-saving childhood cancer research.
Register here
September 15–October 15
Hispanic Heritage Month
September 14–20
Week Four: Wayfarer X Surprise Guest
Wayfarer Tavern
Each week for seven weeks, Wayfarer will invite a different local restaurant into the kitchen to turn its signature flavors into a one-of-a-kind pizza.
Tuesday
Hispanic Heritage Month El Taco Veloz Pop Up
Coworking Coworking Pop Up, 5–7p
Happy hour with eats from El Taco Veloz at BasketShop Gallery in Westwood
CABVI Braille Bourbon Launch Event
Northside Distilling, 5:30–8p
Celebrate CABVI’s 115th anniversary with the release of this year’s limited-edition Braille Bourbon, featuring a live broadcast with JonJon from KISS 107.1 and food available for purchase from Schmidt’s food truck.
Free admission
Opening Night: The Great Gatsby
Aronoff Center, September 15–27
Click here to view the entire 2026–2027 Broadway in Cincy season
Wednesday
Queen City Zumbini
LilyPad Cincinnati, September 2–October 21, 9:15–10a
Weekly Zumbini classes on Wednesdays. Click here for single classes.
$5 Burger Wednesday
Arnolds Bar & Grill
There is also live bluegrass on Wednesdays from 6 to 8.
Fall in Cincinnati 2026
Wednesday
Boozy Book Fair
Fabled Brew Works, 6–9p
In partnership with Blue Marble Books.
21+
Grand Reopening Gala
Mariemont Theatre
Wednesday–Sunday
Cindependent Film Festival
Memorial Hall
Cincinnati’s home for independent filmmaking—a celebration of fearless storytelling, where indie films break boundaries and ignite creativity.
3-day VIP, 1-day VIP, and GA admission
Thursday
Films at the Factory: Up
Braxton Factory 52, 7:30–10p
Movie night at the greenspace. Bring your own blanket.
Free admission
Thursday–Sunday
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 50th Anniversary
Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove
The nation’s largest Oktoberfest celebration returns to downtown, complete with the world’s largest chicken dance, Running of the Wieners, food, beer, live music and entertainment, and so much more.
Free admission
Family Friendly Guide to the Nation’s Largest Oktoberfest
Friday
Grand Reopening
King Pigeon
Friday Nights at the Museum
Cincinnati Museum Center, 5–8p
Every third Friday the Museum of Natural History & Science and the Cincinnati History Museum will both remain open. Evening OMNIMAX® showtimes and concessions available.
Free for members; tickets
Glimpse at Elm Street Plaza
Elm Street Plaza, 6–8p
Get excited for BLINK! Control and become part of the art with a celebration of light, music, and public interactive art. Each night they’ll be creating a fully interactive projection mapping display on the fly incorporating live video, sound activation, laser light shows, and music. Remaining date: September 25.
Free admission
Forager’s Fest
Rowe Woods at Cincinnati Nature Center, 6–10p
Live music, food trucks, on-trail activities, foraged treats and brews, and more.
Adults only
Cincy Block Party
2410 Gilbert Avenue, 6:30–11p
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful’s annual block party, complete with returning host and mixologist Molly Wellman, Catalina Wine Mixer Band, and more.
Free admission
Opening Night: Cincinnati Ballet 2026–27 Season
September 18–27: The Kaplan New Works Series
Free and Low-Cost Events
Sensory Friendly Performances
Friday–Sunday
Luxe Living Home Tour
NKY
Explore eight luxury homes and along the way enter to win over $2,500 worth of luxury prizes. Preview party at Ovation Plaza on September 16. Additional dates: September 25–27 and October 2–4.
Oktoberfest 2026
Hofbräuhaus Newport
Three weekends of Haus favorites, world-famous Oktoberfest bier, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun. Remaining dates: September 25–27.
Football Watch Parties and Season-Long Raffle
Wings & Rings (Finneytown and Beckett Ridge locations)
Football is back and they will have weekend specials to giveaways to celebrate:
Fridays: half price appetizers from 3p (happy hour) until close and Kids Eat Free (one free kids meal per paying adult meal)
Saturdays, 12–8p: half price appetizers
Sundays, 12–8p: half price appetizers and drink specials
ALL SEASON LONG NFL RAFFLE every Sunday during the 1p and 4p games:
– Receive 1 raffle ticket for every $10 spent (e.g., a $100 check = 10 tickets)
– One winner will be selected every Sunday for a prize valued at $100
– Winners are drawn during the 4th quarter of the 4p games and do not need to be present
Grand Prize Raffle: All tickets earned throughout the season will be entered into a drawing during the Big Game for a chance to win a 65″ Smart TV.
Saturday
Oktoberfest 14K/7K
One of the nation’s largest Oktoberfest races blends fitness and tradition.
PawPaws for the People
The Garden at Fable Cafe, 9:30a
Fresh pawpaws to taste, free seeds to take home, and trees for sale. There will be also be a pawpaw drink on the menu at Fable available for purchase.
Opening Day: Fall on the Farm
Blooms & Berries
Open daily from 9a–7p
Admission includes hayrides, Pumpkin Bounce Pad, corn maze, mini corn maze, low ropes course, play area, Barnyard 500 Trike Track, farm animals, Spookley, coffee trailer with coffee and espresso drinks, and more! The train ride requires an additional ticket. The Beer Garden is open on the weekends. Through November 1.
Online ticket purchase is required to attend Fall on the Farm. Click here for more information.
Leashed pets are allowed
The City Flea
Washington Park, 10a–4p
Cincinnati’s original curated urban flea market that considers itself a small business incubator, community organization, and city advocate.
Free admission
City2City Card Show
Eastgate Mall, 10a–6p
Monthly trading card and sports memorabilia event featuring hundreds of vendor tables (sports cards, Pokémon, and other TCGs) and hourly giveaways—taking place in center court and spanning multiple mall corridors.
Free admission and free parking
Dance Flash Fusion Presents: National Dance Day Showcase
Fountain Square, 1–3p
No dance experience required, no tickets, no cost—just show up and join the celebration.
Free admission
2026 Anderson Parks A Fair of the Arts
Beech Acres Park, 4–8p
Live music, artists, food (Cincy Smash Food Truck, LaRosa’s and Street Pops), beer, and wine.
4p: Grady Burton
5:45p: Anna and the Deeper Well
Free admission
Disco River Revival
Japps Siince 1879, 7p–2a
A night of funky grooves, disco vibes, and riverfront-inspired cocktails. $1 from every featured drink sold will be donated to the Ohio River Foundation.
Saturday and Sunday
Benton Farm Fall Craft Show
Walton, KY, 9a–4p
Finds on the Farm Fall Craft Show
Niederman Family Farm
Sunday
Burlington Antique Show
Boone County Fairgrounds, 6a–2p
Antiques and vintage collectibles only show, featuring over 200 antique dealers.
$5 admission ($10 early buying from 6–8a); ages 12 and under free with adult
Fall Food Fest
Findlay Market, 10a–4p
Fifth Third Community Days
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 10a–5p
Free admission to the museum on the fifth and third Sundays of the month.
2026 Bengals Game Dey Guide
Sports
Cincinnati Reds vs. LA Dodgers
Great American Ball Park
Monday at 6:40p
Tuesday at 6:40p Roberto Clemente Day
Wednesday at 6:40p Bark in the Park
Thursday at 12:40p Business Day Special
Watch: Reds TV; Listen: 700 WLW
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
Great American Ball Park
Friday at 6:40p Veteran and Military Appreciation
Saturday at 6:40p City Connect 2.0 Pennant
Sunday at 1:40p Fan Appreciation Day
Watch: Reds TV; Listen: 700 WLW
FC Cincinnati @ Houston
Saturday at 8:30p
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: ESPN1530
Week Two: Bengals @ Texans
Sunday at 1p
Watch: CBS; Listen: WEBN 102.7, 700 WLW, ESPN1530
Ongoing
Free Daily Public Tours
Cincinnati Art Museum
Tuesday–Sunday, 1p
Thursday, 6:30p
Free admission
Union Terminal Rotunda Tours
Cincinnati Museum Center
Fridays at 1:30p, 2:30p, and 3:30p
Saturdays at 11:30a, 12:30p, and 1:30p
Sundays at 12:30p, 1:30p, and 2:30p
Free admission
Now Showing at the OMNIMAX®
Arctic: Our Frozen Planet
Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch
T.Rex
Cincinnati Museum Center’s Dinosaur Hall and paleontologist Dr. Glenn Storrs make a cameo in a special version of T. REX, screening only at Cincinnati Museum Center’s OMNIMAX® Theater.
Tuesday OMNIMAX® Classics
12:30p
Click here to view the schedule of different classics showing each week.
through September 26
Network
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Click here for more 2026–27 stage productions
through September 27
Corner of the Sky: The Songs of Stephen Schwartz
Ensemble Theatre
World premiere of the first theatrical celebration of the legendary Stephen Schwartz songbook, highlighting five decades of songs from the beloved Grammy and Academy Award–winning composer of Wicked, Pippin, Godspell, The Prince of Egypt, and other Broadway and Hollywood classics.
Click here to see Ensemble Theatre’s 2026–27 season
through October 2
Opening Day
Coworking Workspace at BasketShop Gallery
Open Monday through Friday, 10a–3p
through October 11
A Living Museum of Botanical Splendor
Krohn Conservatory
through October 18
Yayoi Kusama: All the Eternal Love I Have for Pumpkins
Cincinnati Art Museum, 11a
All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins illustrates Kusama’s characteristic themes, including infinity, the sublime, and obsessive repetition. Tickets are available online only and are released one month prior to your visit date.
Check back often to reserve yours
through November 1
Ohio Renaissance Festival
Renaissance Park, 10:30a
Lively shows, food and drink, and unique shops that transport you back in time to the days of knights and queens.
Weekends and Labor Day
through January 4, 2027
LEGO® Jurassic World: The Exhibition
Featuring more than 50 massive dinosaurs, iconic scenes, and interactive props made from over six million LEGO® bricks. You can also build your own LEGO scene and add your own plate to a communal mystery mosaic. On view through January 4, 2027.
Exhibition ticket required
Recurring
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri
FSQ Eats
Fountain Square, 11a–2p
Food trucks daily (except Tuesdays) on the Square.
Through October 30
Monday
Kids Crew
The Lawn at Newport on the Levee, 11a
Weekly event for littles featuring a new organization and theme for each week.
Free admission
Girls Night
Cinful Eats
Girl Dinner special for just $20.
Tuesday
Strauss Troy Market
Fountain Square, 11a–2p
Alfresco lunch hour featuring live music and local food trucks.
Every Tuesday through October 27
Jazz at the Square
Fountain Square, 5–8p
Local and regional acts every Tuesday through October 27.
Free and open to the public
R&B Line Dancing
DANCEFIX, 7:15p
Free admission courtesy of ArtsWave
Thursday
Art Play
Contemporary Arts Center, 10:30a
Hands-on art making activities and yoga. Drop in spaces are available. Designed for children ages 2–6 and their parents or caregivers. (Older and younger siblings are welcome.)
$5 per child / Free for CAC Members or families with a valid SNAP or food assistance card (EBT)
Free Ziegler Workouts
Ziegler Park, 5–7p
5–6p: Shuffle Dancing
6–7p: Rollerskating with Next Level Skate School
Through October 29
Femme Frequency
Nice Life OTR, 8–10p
Recurring nightlife experience that blends music, movement, and creative expression; highlighting a rotating lineup of femme-forward artists, makers, and performers, concluding with a set by DJ Ruze.
21+
Friday
Pop Up Play
Ziegler Park, 3–5p
Games, adventures, craft projects, and more with a different organization each week.
Free admission, through October 2
Step by Step Dance Class
Fountain Square, 5–8p
Learn a new dance technique each week. For all ages and skill levels.
Free admission
Summer Music on the Rooftop
Braxton Covington, 7–11p
Live music and DJs every Friday and Saturday through September 26.
Free admission
Saturday
Fifth & Vine Live
Fountain Square, 7–10p
Cover and tribute bands from across the region every Saturday through October 3.
Free and open to the public
Summer Music on the Rooftop
Braxton Covington, 7–11p
Live music and DJs every Friday and Saturday through September 26.
Free admission
Sunday
Workouts on the Plaza
Elm Street Plaza, 11a–1p
Featuring yoga with Brandi Bee.
Free
Yoga
Riverfront Rink, 1–1:45p
Beginner friendly full body flow with Marie Asbury of Soaring Soul Wellness. Weekly through October 11.
Free
Yoga & Meditation
Eden Park, 3p
Every Sunday through October 11.
Free admission
Tickets and Registration for Future Events
Queen City Zumbini
LilyPad Cincinnati, September 2–October 21, 9:15–10a
Weekly Zumbini classes on Wednesdays. Click here for 8-week session and here for single classes.
10th Annual Brews for Brains
Braxton Covington, September 24, 6:30–9p
An evening of craft beer, food, music, and rooftop views in support of the Giving Voice Foundation, which provides free programs that bring connection, education, and support to individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.
Tickets
Family Astronomy Night
Cincinnati Observatory, September 24, 7–8:30p
Evening includes viewing through a telescope (if clear), quick presentation on stars, and a hands-on space activity or craft. Geared for families with children 5–12 years old.
Tickets
Whispering Beard Folk Festival
Carriage House Farm, September 24–27
A celebration of music, story, and community headlined by The Tillers, Possessed by Paul James, and Krystal Peterson.
Tickets
RIDE Cincinnati 2026
Sawyer Point, September 26, 6:30a–2p
Distances available are a 4-mile closed to traffic loop, and 30-,50-, and 60- mile open road courses. Funds raised through Ride Cincinnati benefit cancer research, education, and care right here in our community. Post-Ride party for registered riders will follow at Sawyer Point with complimentary food, drinks, a live DJ and more.
Register here
Unique and Fun Handlettering Workshop
The Sticker Shop, September 26, 5p
Learn a few new skills to help you elevate your own lettering, as well new techniques for creatively embellishing text in your written work (e.g. shade and shadow, patterns, banners and color). All materials will be provided. Designed for adults, but ages 13+ are welcome.
Tickets
Cincinnati Design Week 2026
Multiple Venues, September 28–October 2
Full lineup of design events, including branding sessions, interactive lectures, workshops, and panel discussions.
Tickets available now
13th Annual Slice Night
Yeatman’s Cove, September 30, 5:30–8:30p
An evening of unlimited pizza along the Cincinnati riverfront, where you can sample a variety of pizza from 10 greater Cincinnati pizzerias.
Tickets
BLINK Tasting Tours
Findlay Market, October 8–11
Lunch tour: 12:30–2p
Happy hour tour: 3:30–5p
Take a full historical of tour of Findlay Market and the new and existing BLINK murals in the neighborhood. You will stop at 5 participating businesses along the way to enjoy food and drinks.
Tickets
Mary Poppin’s Jr.
Emery Theatre, October 9–25
Click here to view The Children’s Theatre’s 2026–27 season
Gays Before Time
Covington, October 17, 2–10p
Jurassic LGBTQ+ bar crawl hosted by Midwestern Lesbian.
CMC After Hours: Halloween Edition
Cincinnati Museum Center, October 22, 7–10p
21+ night at the museum, complete with themed programming and interactive experiences. Food and drinks available for purchase; costumes encouraged.
Tickets
Party in the House
Mercantile Immersive, October 23, 6–9p
Benefiting New Life Furniture Bank, the evening will include a dit-down dinner, open bar, one-of-a-kind tablescapes, and inspiring stories of impact.
Tickets
Vintage Market Days of Dayton-Cincinnati
“Collected & Curated”
Greene County Fairgrounds (Xenia), October 23–25
Upscale, vintage-inspired, indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, vintage, furniture, boutique clothing, jewelry, handmade goods, home décor, food trucks, seasonal plantings, and more.
Tickets
Hand Lettering Your Holiday Envelopes
The Sticker Shop, November 14, 5p
An evening of creativity and connection as we learn the art of hand lettering and fun flourishes just in time for the holidays. There will also be light snacks and some supplies will be provided.
Tickets
OMNIMAX® Dinner Dates
Cincinnati Museum Center, 6:30p
November 20: T.Rex
CMC’s take on an immersive “dinner and a date,” complete with a themed three-course menu (guiding you with the tools and skills to cook through it together). Registration includes cooking demonstration and OMNIMAX® screening.
21+
Bluey’s Big Play
Aronoff Center, January 2–3, 2027
Back for three performances at the Aronoff, featuring an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm and new music by Bluey composer Joff Bush.
New To Do
Goodwill Colerain Resource Hub
6401 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239
Ohio Valley Goodwill to open second outlet and first-ever resource hub outside main campus.
Camp Washington Skate Park
1201 Stock Avenue
Mariemont Theatre
Anchor Wellness Center
8044 Montgomery Road, Suite 160, 4–7p
Newly expanded space.
The Bagel Group
4172 Hamilton Avenue (Northside)
Hand-rolled bagels and steamed sandwiches
Alcove Summit Park
Featuring the same menu as the OTR location
Traveler’s Table
1011 S Fort Thomas Avenue
Island Frydays
5920 Hamilton Avenue
After two years, Island Frydays, a longtime restaurant dishing up Jamaican cuisine, has reopened a new bar and lounge in the heart of College Hill.
The Monarch House
1833 Sycamore Street
Coffee shop in an historic flatiron building.
Concorde Restaurant
4925 Whetsel Avenue
Tuesday–Thursday, 4-10p
Friday–Saturday, 4-11p
Elevated cuisine and thoughtfully curated wine and cocktails from a European-inspired menu.
Walk-ins welcome. You can also make reservations by calling (513) 790-4486
Hive & Comb
1235 Chase Avenue
Longtime local farmers market merchant is opening a storefront with honey, beekeeping equipment, balms, soaps, lotion bars, candles, and fresh bee pollen.
Madi’s Thrift Shoppe
5081 Glencrossing Way
Every purchase directly supports Madi’s House, a mental health hangout for recovering young adults.
Sublime Wine
Westwood’s natural wine bar.
3109 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
Tuesday–Thursday, 11a–7p, Friday–Saturday, 11a–8p
A Cincinnati Photographer Might Have Been a Baron, But He Was a Lousy Detective cincinnatimagazine.com
Cincinnati Named a Top City for Recreation wallethub.com
Cincinnati’s Culinary Scene is Once Again Nationally Recognized citybeat.com
Fifty West, Rhinegeist Cleared to Resume THC Beverage Sales in Ohio citybeat.com
Iconic, Centuries-Old Cincinnati Event Venue to Reopen citybeat.com
Jeffery Harris to Revive His New Orleans Restaurant in New Pendleton Location citybeat.com
Northside Yacht Club Named One of USA TODAY’s Best Bars usatoday.com
Rhinegeist to Add Full-Service Restaurant, Catering Program in OTR Taproom Next Month citybeat.com
United Airlines Adds Nonstop CVG-San Francisco Flight citybeat.com
Valvoline to Move Global Headquarters Downtown Next Spring wlwt.com
