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Friday
Howl-O-Ween Opening Day
Great Wolf Lodge, Mason
Fun special treats and events to celebrate the season, from September 29 through October 31.
Cost of admission included with your stay
Art After Dark: Fall Fiesta
Cincinnati Art Museum, 5–9p
Live music from Mambo Combo and DJ Aikon, dance performances and instructions from Volaré, cash bars, food for purchase, and free admission to Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds in celebration of Latinx Heritage Month.
Final Friday
Pendleton Art Center, 5–9p
Explore over 200 artists in wide ranging media. Valet parking is available as well as many self-parking options.
Bluegrass & BBQ
Alms Park, 6–9p
Live music, food, craft beer, popsicles, pumpkins, lawn games, and more.
Grand Opening
Merchants Club Bar at The Party Source, 6–10p
Cocktail bar and lounge inside of The Party Source that will have live music and food available from Renegade Grille for the occasion.
Amped Up Concert Series
Featuring What About Jane + Monster Smash Pickleball Tournament
Sawyer Point, 7–10p
Casual and competitive pickle ball, accompanied by food and live music.
Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall Opening Night
Mt. Healthy
Entry is $12 (click here for information about available discounts), Fastpasses available for $18, no discounts. Cash only.
Friday–Sunday
31st Annual Donauschwaben Oktoberfest
Donauschwaben Society, Colerain Twp
Family-friendly festival with over 30 domestic and imported beers, German food, the 13th Annual Donauschwaben Oktoberfest Car Show (Sunday from 10 to 3), and so much more.
Click here for a complete guide to Fall in Cincinnati, including remaining Oktoberfest celebrations.
Saturday
Burger Farm Fall Fun at the Farm Opening Day
Burger Farm, Newtown
Saturdays and Sundays, September 30–October 29, 10a–6p (weather permitting)
Pumpkins, corn stalks, mums, gourds, apple cider, animated pumpkin land characters, games, food, music, farm animals, crafters and more.
Admission is $15 per person (children 2 and under are free; ages 65 and older are $12)
Irons Fruit Farm October Weekends Opening Day
Irons Fruit Farm, Lebanon, last weekend in September and all October weekends, 11a–5p
Pumpkins and hayrides, corn maze, bakery (with apple fritters, pies, cinnamon-cider donuts, cookies, and more!), market and store, apples, and special events.
Click here for a coupon for $1 off purchase of $10 or more
McMonigle Farms Pumpkin Fest Opening Day
Middletown, weekends, September 30–October 29, 12–6p
McMonigle Farms offers the most affordable and unique pumpkin patch in Middletown, Ohio. Admission includes: U-pick pumpkins, hayrides, one-acre clueless corn maze, cow train rides, farm animals, FREE straw maze, large play area, and seasonal treats.
Neltner’s Farm Fall Fest Opening Day
Melbourne, KY, September 30–October 31
There’s something for every member of your family: horse-drawn wagon rides, crafters and artisans, live music, home cooked food by Four Mile Pig, wine tastings by local wineries, homemade ice cream, pumpkin patch, 3+ acre corn maze, kids corn play pit, toddler corn maze, farm stand, petting zoo, barrel train, model train display.
Weekend activities admission (10a–6p): $7 (ages 3 and up); weekdays (9a–6p): free
Leashed pets are allowed
Click here for all things Fall in Cincinnati 2023.
The City Flea Vintage Market
Factory 52, 10a–4p
The City Flea’s first all vintage market, featuring 50 vintage vendors.
ArtisanFest513 – Paws for Hope
Washington Park, 10a–4p
Day of community action featuring family-friendly activities, educational series, and a free nail trim clinic (tipping is appreciated).
International Friendship Day
Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park, 11a–2p
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Friendship Park, the day will be filled with cultural information from more than 10 different countries, a mix of international entertainment, foods, and so much more.
Adult Book Fair
Hi-Wire Brewery, 12–5p
Book lovers, beer lovers, and good time enthusiasts are welcome for a nostalgic event.
Makers Mart ’23
Brink Brewing, 12–6p
Local crafts, live music, fresh beer.
Urban Thrive Festival
Nature Center at The Summit, 2–7p
Celebrating all the ways a community can thrive, from local access to fresh foods and quality healthcare to an appreciation of the arts and the importance of mental well-being.
Opera Cream Stout Release
Braxton Covington, 6p
Cake-sampling station, three Opera Cream variants, live opera performance, and live music.
Market Bleu 2023 Fall Event
Contemporary Arts Center, 6–10p
Enjoy a drink while shopping handcrafted goods, quality products, and magnificent works of art and watching live artist demonstrations.
For a list of Kid-Friendly Fall Events in Cincinnati, click here.
Sunday
Flea in the Fort
Tower Park, 10a–3p
Free artisan craft show featuring over 70 artists selling their crafts, live music, food trucks, and craft beer on the grounds around the Mess Hall.
Pure Barre Pop-Up
West Side Brewing, 11a
Sign up on the Pure Barre app or by going here
Art on Vine
Court Street Plaza, 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.
Coming Soon
Cincinnati Taco Week
October 9–15
$2.50 tacos from participating restaurants.
Ongoing
Bricktionary: the ultimate LEGO® A–Z
Cincinnati Museum Center
More than 150 custom-built Lego models and free build areas.
Exhibit ticket required. Timed entry and VIP entry tickets available.
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
through October 15
Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds
Cincinnati Art Museum
Enjoy FREE admission to the ticketed exhibition in its opening weekend (June 23–25). The exhibition will be free for nonmembers every Thursday evening, thanks to Duke Energy, from 5–8p and from 5–9p on June 30, July 28, August 25 and September 29 during Art After Dark.
through October 22
First Flowers Featuring Dinosaurs
Krohn Conservatory, 10a
Man-made botanical sculptures of tyrannosaurus rex, triceratops, pterosaur, and more.
Mermaids
Newport Aquarium
Meet and interact with mermaids—FREE with admission, but for a limited time and only on select days.
through October 28
Ohio Renaissance Festival
Renaissance Park (Waynesville)
Where fantasy and history collide, featuring shows, food and drink, and unique shops. Weekends and Labor Day.
Sports
Cincinnati Reds @ St. Louis Cardinals
Three-game series at Busch Stadium
Friday at 8:15p
Saturday at 7:15p
Sunday at 3:15p
Watch: Bally Sports Ohio; Listen 700 WLW
Week 4: Cincinnati Bengals @ Tennessee Titans
Nissan Stadium
Sunday at 1p
Watch: FOX; Listen ESPN 1530, 102.7 WEBN, 700 WLW
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
From trivia and fitness to live music and entertainment, there are several local gathering spots that have events every week throughout the warm season. These are just some of those events that take place throughout the week and wouldn’t otherwise appear in the This Weekend newsletter.
Tuesdays
Strauss Troy Market on the Square
through October 17
Fountain Square, 11a–1:30p
Al fresco lunch hour featuring live music and local food trucks, as well as Fountain Bar offerings.
Free Workouts on the Great Lawn
Ziegler Park, 5:30–7:15p
Through October 31. Spring schedule: TBD.
Summer schedule:
5:30–6p: Cardio Blast
6:15–7p: Sage Hot Yoga
Trivia Night with Last Call Trivia
Washington Park, 7–9p
Through October 31
Wednesdays
Burn Boot Camp
Hi-Wire Brewing, 5p
Workout on the Green
Washington Park
Free workout classes in the park. Through October 25.
5:30–6p: Dance
6:15–7p: Yoga with YMCA Central Parkway
Thursdays
Burgers and Beer
The Party Source (patio)
A $20 ticket includes a specialty burger & chips from Renegade Grille and a pint from a featured brewery.
Free Fitness: Zumba
Summit Park, 5:30p
Through September 28
Saturdays
Fifth & Vine Live
Fountain Square, 7–10p
Through October 7
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FC Cincinnati Has Transformed TQL Stadium Into a Fortress [cincinnatimagazine.com]
From Grocer’s Itch to Milk Leg: 17 Antique Diseases That Once Tormented Cincinnatians [cincinnatimagazine.com]
From the Top: Odd Pizza Toppings Around the City [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Gorilla Cinemas Brings ‘Dark Magic’ Halloween Pop-Up to Over-the-Rhine Bar [citybeat.com]
Heritage Village Museum’s Haunted Village Offers Slight Frights for the Whole Family [citybeat.com]
How You Like: Every Pizza Style Around Town [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Hyde Park Square’s Parkside Boasts Welcoming Atmosphere Alongside Latin-inspired Menu Items [citybeat.com]
It’s An Emotional Final Week for the Reds [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Ohio Breweries Set Medal Record at Biggest Award Show of the Year [cincinnati.com]
One of the Best Places to See Fall Foliage is Just a Short Drive from Cincinnati [citybeat.com]
Opening Soon: Three New Restaurants to Put On Your List [cincinnati.com]
R&B and Soul Kings The O’Jays to Bring Farewell Tour to Cincinnati [citybeat.com]
Review: The National’s Homecoming Festival is an Immersive Art Exhibit of Your Own Past [citybeat.com]
Skyline Chili Named Top 10 Fast Food Chain in America, Per Report [cincinnati.com]
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