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Tour de Cincinnati does the research for fun things to do around the city so you don’t have to! Check out the list below for goings on ranging from markets and live music, to brewery fun and food events. Events are subject to change or cancellation. Be sure to click on their respective links for more information.
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November 6–12
Cincinnati Pizza Week
$10 pizzas from some of Cincinnati’s most popular pizza joints.
Thursday–Sunday
23rd Annual 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.
General admission starting at $12. Save by purchasing online here.
Friday
Holiday Junction Opening Day
Cincinnati Museum Center, 10a
The beloved Duke Energy Holiday Trains are back for their 77th season. Through January 8.
Add Holiday Junction to any museum experience for just $5! (Free for members)
Freddie Gibbs with Santino Corleon
Madison Theater, 8p
Christmas Nights of Lights Opening Day
Coney Island, Open daily at dusk through 10p
2.5-mile drive through light show synchronized to both traditional and rocking holiday music through your car radio.
$30 per carload (busload admission also available)
Friday and Saturday
5th Anniversary Party
Sam Adams Cincinnati Taproom
Live music, vintage Utopias pours, raffles, beer releases, and more. Reserve your Utopias pours here.
Saturday
Electronic Waste Recycling
Winton Woods Harbor, 9a–12p
Great Parks is partnering with Cohen Recycling to recycle your old electronic items.
Golden Days of Yule Opening Day
Krohn Conservatory, 10a (open Tuesday–Sunday 10a–8p and Monday 3–8p)
Colorful poinsettias, charming garden railways, and beautiful replicas of Cincinnati landmarks created out of “Botanical Architecture” by local artisans, where holiday traditions take place in the warmth of the tropics. Through January 7.
$10 for adults, $7 for youths (5–17), and children (4 and under) free
Christmas Open House
Painted Tree Boutiques, 10a–8p
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with aisles of gifts, decor, fashion, and more, as well festive treats, live music, and wine.
Pre-Holiday Bazaar
Purple Paisley, Local Artisan Shop, 11a–5p
Several local artists will be onsite and will have gifts of all sorts to fulfill your holiday needs. Light Refreshments will be available.
Holly Jolly Days Opening Day
Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1p
Includes the 32nd Annual Holiday Toy Trains, Window Through Time, and Winter Wonderland exhibits.
10a–5p Tuesday–Saturday; 1–5p Sunday; closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Through January 7.
Admission included with museum admission (free for members, $9 for adults, $8 for seniors 60+ and $5 for children ages 3–12)
The Little Mermen Ultimate Disney Tribute Band
Ludlow Garage, 1p
Nationally touring Disney tribute band for Disney fanatics of all ages. The band’s repertoire covers nearly a century of musical canon, including favorites from The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Frozen and Encanto.
Beer, Booze, and Bonks
Fowling Warehouse, 3–9p
One ticket gets you 25 sample tickets, 1 Mystery Beer Machine ticket, unlimited fowling, and more. The festival will feature a carefully curated (and invite only) lineup of 55 beverages (including local beer, seltzers, and ciders).
Tickets available here
Dining in the Dark
Hard Rock Casino, 6–11p
An unforgettable evening filled with fun and inspiration as CABVI raises awareness and vital funds for their comprehensive services to empower individuals with vision loss.
Toast to 10
Igby’s, 7p
Drink specials, giveaways, sweet treats, late night photographer.
Saturday and Sunday
Lakota East Holiday Arts and Crafts Show
Lakota East Hight School
Unique gifts for everyone on your list.
$3 general admission (early bird $6 on Saturday) and free for ages 18 and under
Cheers to the First Year!
Northwood Cider Co
Cider releases and drink specials, plus food truck and live music Saturday and Bengals watch party on Sunday.
Sunday
Bengals Tailgate and Watch Party
Fountain Square, 10a
Live music, drink specials, and opening weekend of the ice rink.
Everything Cincy Pre-Game Fest
Schmidlapp Event Lawn, 10a
Pre-game party featuring DJ, fowling, 360 digital booth, bounce house, game day faceprinting, cornhole, signature cocktails, beer, and more.
ObLITTERators
Glenway Park, 12–2p
Everyone is encouraged to join, from families to local businesses and city leaders. All tools and supplies will be provided, including litter pickers, trash bags, gloves, and plastic 5-gallon buckets. Hosted by the Cincinnati Parks Foundation.
RSVP and sign the waiver here
Art on Vine
Rhinegeist, 12–6p
Local artists and makers showcasing and selling fine arts and handmade goods every first Sunday of the month.
Mount Adams Walking Tour
Meet at Mount Adams Bar and Grill, 1p
Guided walking tour of Cincinnati’s first suburb given by knowledgeable residents of Mount Adams. Tours every Sunday May through October.
Ongoing
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
Sports
Xavier Musketeers MBB vs. Jacksonville Dolphins
Cintas Center
Friday at 6:30p
Watch: FS2
UC Bearcats MBB vs. Detroit Mercy Titans
Fifth Third Arena
Friday at 7p
Watch: ESPN+; Listen: 700WLW
Xavier Musketeers WBB vs. James Madison
Cintas Center
Saturday at 7p
Watch: FloSports
Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Indy Fuel
Heritage Bank Center
Saturday at 7:30p
Military Appreciation Night
Week 10: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston Texans
Paycor Stadium
Sunday at 1p
Watch: CBS; Listen ESPN 1530, 102.7 WEBN, 700 WLW
UC Bearcats WBB @ Toledo Rockets
Sunday at 2p
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
25 Restaurants Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Within Driving Distance of Cincinnati [citybeat.com]
Bridges Nepali Cuisine to Open Fourth Location in Northern Kentucky [citybeat.com]
Finneytown Restaurant Big Jays Place to Appear on America’s Best Restaurants [citybeat.com]
Finneytown’s Own Santino Brings His Music to MLB, NFL TV Broadcasts and Madison Theater [local12.com]
Gold Star Looking to See More Green After Issue 2 Passes in Ohio [cincinnati.com]
‘Largest Citywide Pinball Show Ever,’ Pincinnati, Returns to Eastgate This December [citybeat.com]
Mahope is Moving In to Westwood [facebook.com]
New Restaurant Atwood Oyster House to Open in Over-the-Rhine [citybeat.com]
The Over-the-Rhine Museum Will Let the Walls Talk [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Publix to Open NKY Store in 2025 [cincinnati.com]
Ruth’s Parkside Cafe Celebrates a Decade in Northside [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Town Without Pity: Cincinnati Both Feared and Laughed at Tramps and Hoboes [cincinnatimagazine.com]