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September 4–17
Big Boy’s Birthday Box
Frisch’s fans can get their hands on the Birthday Box, which includes a Big Boy, two hand-battered chicken tenders, a value fry, and drink for $9.99. Add a regular Hot Fudge Cake or Big Boy’s Strawberry Striped Swirl Shake for an addition $4. Available for drive thru, carryout, and online.
September 5–17
MJ The Musical
Aronoff Center
A jukebox musical centered around Michael Jackson’s unique artistry and the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
September 6–10
Frisch’s Mobile Roller Rink
Court Street Plaza
The roller rink will double as a pickleball court during the day.
Cashless payments only
LPGA Kroger Queen City Championship
Kenwood Country Club
Professional golf tournament with onsite fan experiences, including food and drink, activities, challenges, merchandise, and so much more.
Thursday–Sunday
163rd 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, corn hole tournament, art show, flower show, general exhibits, and so much more.
Friday
Walk on Woodburn
East Walnut Hills, 5–10p
An evening of revelry, camaraderie, art, food, drinks, and shopping in the business district.
Pride Night
Kings Island, 6p–midnight
Performances will take place on the stage in the Festhaus starting at 8pm. Music all night by DJ Syimone.
Friday and Saturday
Springboro Oktoberfest
Springboro United Church of Christ
Food, drinks, music, games, and family fun.
Admission is $5 per guest, free for active military (with ID) and children under 12
Westwood Oktoberfest
Westwood Town Hall
Friday: Die Bubis, an authentic 12-person band from Bavaria will play from 7 to 10p
Saturday: steinholding competition at West Side Brewing at 6p
A Neighborhood affair! Five Bavarian beers will be on tap at West Side Brewing and available at several nearby restaurants, where German menu items will also be available. St. Catharine’s will also be serving German food at WSB on Friday and Saturday. Fable Cafe will be extending its hours Friday and Saturday and releasing its fall menu, while Frond will be running a special Friday and Saturday.
Friday–Sunday
2023 Covington Oktoberfest
Goebel Park
Raise a stein to German culture with live music from local artists, local food, Beer, and art.
Vinoklet Art & Wine Festival
Vinoklet Winery
Live music all weekend, art vendors, food, and wine.
Click here for a complete guide to Fall in Cincinnati, including area Oktoberfest celebrations
Saturday
Fall Native Plant Festival
Civic Garden Center, 9a–3p
Local growers, education, vendors, food and drinks, live music, and kids activities, featuring plants from the Cincinnati Nature Center, Keystone Flora, Native Roots, and more.
Finds on the Farm Fall Craft Show
Niederman Family Farm, 9a–3p
Free craft show featuring more than 70 vendors.
Hamilton Flea
Marcum Park, 10a–4p
Curated urban flea market in downtown Hamilton. support local artisans, grab a beverage from our beer booth and eat from stellar food trucks.
The OFF Market
Summit Park, 10a–4p
Monthly marketplace bringing together small businesses, artisans, brewers, bakers, farmers, and more.
Village Oktoberfest
HighGrain Brewing, 11a–11p
The Village of Silverton’s 3rd Annual Village Oktoberfest featuring classic Oktoberfest games, live music, beer specials, and family fun.
3rd Annual Zieglerfest
MadTree Taproom, 12–5p
Celebrating their gold-medal-winning beer, Ziegler; also limited edition steins (plus a stein-holding competition), live music, photo booth, and more.
Westwood Art Show & Wine Festival
Westwood Town Hall, 12–7p
Shop 50+ vendors and artists, taste a variety of delicious wines, listen to a full lineup of music, and participate in activities.
15th Anniversary Party
Listermann Brewing Company, 12–10p
Four speciality anniversary beers along with two barrel-aged meads, as well as live music with Dave Campbell from 6 to 8p.
Free
Art on the Hill
1120 St. Gregory Street (Mt. Adams), 1–6p
A showcase of local artists along the streets of historic Mount Adams featuring food, drink, music, and raffle. Hosted by the Mt. Adams Business Guild and Upper Eden.
Still Smiling Fest
5 Points Alley (Walnut Hills), 2–11p
Annual celebration of music, art, and joy, featuring 10 local, national, and International musicians.
Music in the Woods 2023
Imago, 3p
Celebration of nature and community, complete with local food and beer, auctions, and live music.
Oaktoberfest
Geier Esplanade (Oakley Square), 5–9p
Fun event for the whole community and an opportunity to gather end celebrate the end of summer. Music, beer and wine, games, and face painting for the kids.
SAAP’s 25th Birthday Bash
Sugar Ridge Family Farm, 5–9p
Included in your ticket purchase is a buffet style cookout dinner, soft drinks (2), dessert, bouncy houses, playgrounds & swings, petting zoo, and nature trail. Carnival games, face painting, raffle baskets, silent auction, and grab bags will be available for purchase along with a cash bar (beer and wine).
Tickets
Wine Over Water
Purple People Bridge, 5:30–9p
Tasting wines, local craft beer, and foods while raising funds to support Brighton Center.
Lumen is Turning 2!
Lumen Ink, 7–10p
Gomez Salsa, drinks, raffles for $ towards any tattoo. $10 at the door gets you a ticket for the raffle. Additional tickets available 1 for $2 or 3 for $5.
Roller Skating Series
Sawyer Point Outdoor Rink, 7–10p
NVUS Sk8ers Space Disco Night with DJ Sneaks and Jigg.
Sunday
Second Sunday on Main
Main Street, OTR, 12–5p
Vibrant arts and music programming, diverse vendor market, and biergarten lounge while promoting the small businesses of Main Street.
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
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.
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 vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Three-game series at GABP
Friday at 6:40p (Fireworks Friday)
Saturday at 6:40p (Post-game concert featuring Lady A)
Sunday at 1:40p (Kids Sticker Sheet)
reds.com
Watch: Bally Sports Ohio; Listen 700 WLW
Week 1: Cincinnati Bengals @ Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns Stadium
Sunday at 1p
Watch: CBS; 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
Jazz at the Square
Fountain Square, 6–9p
Live jazz music from local and regional artists with beverages available from the Fountain Bar. Through September 26.
Trivia Night with Last Call Trivia
Washington Park, 7–9p
Through October 31
Wednesdays
Burn Boot Camp
Hi-Wire Brewing, 5p
Free Fitness: Yoga
(through September 27, no class July 5)
Summit Park, 5:30p
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
Smale Mind and Body
Schmidlapp Event Lawn, 6–7p
Free yoga every Wednesday (weather permitting). Through September 27.
Cinema Wednesdays
Ziegler Park, 9p
Through September 27
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
11 Restaurants Opened Here Last Month, 6 Closures Crash the Party [cincinnati.com]
The Best Bar Sandwiches Around [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Go on a Blind Date With Your Next Favorite Book at This Westwood Pop-Up [citybeat.com]
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week Returns With Three-Course Meal Specials [citybeat.com]
Japanese Convenience Store Daruma Opening in Court Street Plaza [citybeat.com]
The National Bring Back Homecoming Festival Five Years After Inaugural Event [citybeat.com]
New Bakery and Dessert Shop Opening in Findlay Market’s Launch Space [citybeat.com]
The Oscar Mayer Frankmobile is Heading to Greater Cincinnati [citybeat.com]
Out With the Old, In With the Brew at Krueger’s Tavern [cincinnatimagazine.com]
The Top 25 Pizza Parlors in Cincinnati [cincinnatimagazine.com]
UC’s Crosley Tower to be Demolished [wcpo.com]
Who Died First? A German Torpedo and an Irish Autopsy Roil a Cincinnati Courtroom [cincinnatimagazine.com]