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.
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Here are several important dates for local events in September to get in your calendars now:
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 2–6
Camp Pure Barre 14th Anniversary
Pure Barre Cincinnati–Oakley
Celebratory week of free fitness, giveaways, vendor pop-ups, and camp activities.
Book free classes using Promo Code: CAMPPBO here
September 4–7
165th Harvest Home Fair
Harvest Home Park (Cheviot)
“The Biggest Little Fair in Ohio” features the Harvest Home Parade on Thursday, rides and attractions, live music, cornhole tournament, art show, flower show, general exhibits, and so much more.
Thursday admission is free; Friday–Sunday adults are $5 and first responders, veterans, and children 12 and under free
September 4–14
Cones for the Cure
Graeter’s Ice Cream Shops
Benefiting The Cure Starts Now, which is a grassroots effort dedicated to, not just fighting one cancer, but the elimination of ALL cancers.
September 5–7
Art & Wine Festival
Vinoklet Winery
Live music, art vendors, food and wine.
Free admission and free parking at winery (while available). Shuttles will also be available.
September 6
Fall Native Plant Festival
Civic Garden Center, 9a–3p
A day of free educational sessions, live music, food and drinks, kids’ activities, and native plants from local growers (including CGC).
September 7
The Children’s Theatre Block Party
Emery Theater, 12–4p (ribbon cutting at 12:30)
Tours of the Emery Theater, food options, music, balloon animals, glitter tattoos, face painting, character meet and greets, and more. Hosted by Bob Herzog.
Free admission
September 7
Bengals Season Opener
Week One: Cincinnati Bengals @ Cleveland Browns
Huntington Bank Field, 1p
Watch: FOX; Listen 700 WLW, ESPN 1530, 102.7 WEBN
September 8–14
LPGA Kroger Queen City Championship
TPC River’s Bend
Professional golf tournament with onsite fan experiences, including food and drink, activities, challenges, merchandise, and so much more.
September 9
Opening Night: Broadway in Cincinnati 2025–26 Season
Aronoff Center
September 9–21: Back to the Future: The Musical
September 11
Opening Night: Know Theatre Season 28 (2025–26)
Know Theatre
September 11–27: King James
September 12
Opening Night: Cincinnati Ballet 2025–26 Season
September 12–20: The Kaplan New Works Series
Free and Low-Cost Events
Sensory Friendly Performances
September 13
Passport to Japan
Downtown Main Library, 10a–3p
Celebration of Japanese culture in partnership with Asianati and JASGC, where you will experience the art, culture, and food of Japan through various performances, workshops, crafts, and more.
Free admission
September 13
Mt. Airy TrailFest
Mt. Airy Forest (Oak Ridge Lodge), 11a–4p
Speakers, activities, local vendors, entertainment for children, raffles, music, and local food trucks.
September 13
Opening Night: Ensemble Theatre 40th Anniversary Season (2025–26)
Ensemble Theatre
September 13–October 5: Next to Normal
September 18–20
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
September 18–21
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
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.
Check out this Family Friendly Guide to America’s Largest Oktoberfest
September 19
Halloween Haunt Opening Night
Kings Island (select nights through November 1)
Fully transformed park featuring scare mazes, scare zones, sinister live entertainment, and hundreds of horrifying creatures lurking in the fog, plus some of the most exhilarating night rides in the country. Additional attractions available for purchase. Intended for mature audiences and not recommended for ages under 13.
Check out the Fall in Cincinnati 2025 post for all things scares, tricks, and treats
September 19–21
Mustard Seed Market
Clermont County Fairgrounds
100+ talented makers, locally owned businesses, one of a kind artists, thoughtfully crafted curators, and food trucks.
September 21
Tricks and Treats Opening Day
Kings Island, 10a
Vibrant family-friendly event with fall festivities for all ages, including activities, trick-or-treating, live shows, rides, costume contests, and seasonal food and drinks. Open select days through November 2.
Included in daily admission
September 22–28
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
Nearly 60 participating restaurants
A unique celebration of culinary tourism featuring three-course meals around Greater Cincinnati for $26, $36, and $46. Benefiting Cincinnati Children’s.
September 25
Cincy Brews for Brains
Braxton Covington, 6–8p
Beer and bites at Braxton Brewery in support of the Giving Voice Foundation, which provides FREE local programming to support the more than 126,000 people across Greater Cincinnati who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
September 25–28, October 2–5 and 9–12
Showcase of Homes
Triple Crown (Union, KY)
Cincinnati Magazine’s high-end multi-home show at Triple Crown.
September 26–27
Kroger Wellness Festival
Fifth Street between Main Street and Columbia Parkway
Panels, demonstrations, wellness tips and advice, entertainment, and support from experts in nutrition, fitness, health, and beauty care.
September 27–October 12
HOMEARAMA
Foundry Park at Three Oaks
[Six luxury homes by six local builders, as well as vendors and events throughout the two-week-long show (e.g. VIP weekend, car show & bourbon tasting, pet adoption day, meet the designers, Food Truck Saturday, and more).]
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Header image: landscape image of rows of vines at Vinoklet Winery, which hosts the Art & Wine Festival September 5–7.
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