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 Fall in Cincinnati
Here are several important dates for local events in October to get in your calendars now:
October 9–15
Cincinnati Taco Week multiple locations
$2.50 tacos available at several restaurants around Greater Cincinnati.
October 14
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Season Opener Taft Theatre
The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition opens TCT’s season on October 14 and runs through October 23.
October 14–15
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival Waynesville, Ohio
A weekend of 60+ food items, 460 craft vendors from 25 states, and so much more.
October 21
Cyclones Season Opener Heritage Bank Center
The Cincinnati Cyclones have their First Face-Off in front of the home crowd against the Nailers.
October 21–22
Cincinnati Coffee Festival Music Hall Ballroom
The midwest’s premier coffee festival attracting thousands of attendees as well as coffee roasters, coffee and tea shops, bakers, pastry shops, and chocolatiers from around the region. With samples, demos, a latte art throwdown, and live music.
October 25
MLS Cup Playoffs
FC Cincinnati have secured an overall 1 seed and home-field advantage for the MLS Cup Playoffs, which begin on October 25 (Wild Card Matches). FCC’s first MLS Cup Playoffs match date is TBD.
October 27–29
Vintage Market Days of Dayton-Cincinnati Greene County Fairgrounds
Three-day vintage-inspired market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home decor, outdoor furnishings, consumables, seasonal plantings, and more.
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Have any questions or want specific recommendations about things to do? Just ask!