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.
Click here 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 4
UC Health Ice Rink Presented by Fifth Third Bank Opening Day
Fountain Square
An outdoor ice arena that takes over FSQ, featuring full-service concessions tent, ice skating, bumper cars, and so much more. Through February 19.
November 5
Daylight Saving
Daylight saving ends on November 5, so remember to turn your clocks back one hour at 2a.
November 6
NCAA Basketball Season Opener
UC Men’s Basketball vs. UIC at Fifth Third Arena, 9p
UC Women’s Basketball vs. Louisville at Fifth Third Arena, 6p
Xavier Men’s Basketball vs. Robert Morris at Cintas Center, 8p
Xavier Women’s Basketball’s season opener is November 8 @ Youngstown State
November 6–12
Cincinnati Pizza Week
$10 pizzas from area restaurants.
November 7
Election Day
Click here for information about voting in Hamilton County specifically.
November 9–12
Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market
Duke Energy Convention Center
Support local businesses this holiday season for holiday decor, apparel, food and wine, jewelry, toys, and more. Save $2 by buying your tickets online.
November 11
Warm 98.5 Ice Rink Opening Day
Summit Park
Open daily through January 7 (with the exception of holidays).
November 17
PNC Festival of Lights
Cincinnati Zoo
Come early for the animals; stay for the lights as the zoo is transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 41st annual Festival of Lights, featuring 4 million LED lights, five Fiona Fairies in Fairyland, blacklight puppet show, the spectacular Wild Lights show on Swan Lake, and snacks at one of two S’mores-n-More stands.
Included with zoo admission
November 18–19
Holiday Open House 2023
Rookwood Pottery
Complimentary behind-the-scenes tours to experience the magic behind the creation of some of your favorite Rookwood pieces.
Have any questions or want specific recommendations about things to do? Just ask!
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