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Dates to Know in Cincinnati: October
September 1–October 31
Elly De La Cruz Shirt for Donors
For the first time in Hoxworth’s history, an exclusive donor gift will run for two full months. From September 1 through October 31, everyone who donates whole blood or platelets at one of Hoxworth’s seven neighborhood centers or select mobile drives will receive a limited-edition Elly De La Cruz shirt (while supplies last) as a thank-you for saving lives.
September 15–October 15
Hispanic Heritage Month
Click here for events around Cincinnati, courtesy of the Hispanic Chamber of Cincinnati.
Applications Now Open
Run Like Hell Scream Team
Official content creator/ambassador squad for Run Like Hell 5K (October 25).
Register here
Wednesday
Brew Together
Rhinegeist, 5–8p
Celebrating all abilities in partnership with Brewhaus Dog Bones, a nonprofit that helps young adults with disabilities build vocational skills and have fun crafting natural dog treats from beer grain source from craft breweries like Rhinegeist. There will also be an NDEAM-themed beer, Synaptic, with $1/pint supporting Brewhaus Bakery, and a pop-up shop to buy Brewhaus-crafted dog treats.
Wednesday–Sunday
America’s River Roots Festival
Cincinnati and NKY Riverfronts
Celebrating the vibrant culture of America’s river cities to kick off America’s 250th birthday in 2026.
Tickets now available for Riverboat Cruises, Bourbon Experience, and Craft Brewmaster Experiences. Click here for the complete music lineup.
General admission to the festival is free, but there are ticketed experiences (linked above)
Coinciding with River Roots:
Good n Rooted Market
Purple People Bridge, Thursday–Sunday, 11a–7p
More than 100 local merchants offering handcrafted goods, one-of-a-kind art, jewelry and creative finds.
Free admission
Skate Downtown Cincy River Roots Weekend Lineup
Riverfront Rink
Thursday, 10/9: Reggae & Afrobeats with DJ D Marsh, 6–10p
Friday, 10/10: House Night with DJ BB Hutch, 6–10p
Saturday, 10/11: Second Saturdays Finale with DJ Flava, 6–10p
Sunday, 10/12: Roller Rodeo Country Western Skate, 3–6p (with special 3p performance by Castle Skateland Artistic Skaters)
Free rollerskating and skate rental with ID
River Roots Community Days
Freedom Center
FREE admission on Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11
Thursday
Lil Sprouts – On the Go: Forest Friends
MadTree Parks & Rec, 10–11:30a
Join Civic Garden Center to explore agriculture and conservation. For children ages 3–8.
Free; no registration required
Thursday–Sunday
Showcase of Homes
Triple Crown (Union, KY)
Cincinnati Magazine’s premier high-end multi-home show at Triple Crown.
Friday
Harvest Hustle
Lawrenceburg Main Street, 5:30–8:30p
Live music, games and activities, local deals and specials at area businesses, hayride under the stars.
Tickets
Sharon Woods Haunted Village
Heritage Village Museum, 6–10p
Explore the village meeting ghosts, witches, spiders, and a fortune teller along the way. Wander through the haunted woods. Original play “Pride, Prejudice & the Pursuit of Brains.” There will also be balloon art, games, face painting, Cryptid Quest, a maze, and more!. Remaining dates: October 17-18 and 24-25.
$15 admission at the door
Opening Night: The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition
The Emery Theater, 7p
Youth edition of Frank L. Baum’s timeless classic, The Wizard of Oz. Through October 26.
60-minute runtime
Opening Night: ColorFall
Perfect North Slopes
Immersive fall experience for all ages, complete with light displays, illuminated jack o’lanterns, massive LED-lit trees, fall scenes, Halloween displays, and more. Through November 8.
Fall in Cincinnati 2025
Friday and Saturday
Queen Bee Half Marathon Weekend
Friday: Bee-U-Tique Expo, 11:30a
Saturday: Queen Bee Half, 7:30a
Saturday: Queen Bee 4-Miler, 8a
Saturday: Michelob Ultra After Party, 8a
12th Annual Lebanon Oktoberfest
Bicentennial Park
German food and beer, live music, and kids zone. Festival accepts card and cash.
Friday–Sunday
12th Annual Operation Pumpkin
Hamilton
Pumpkin and art festival featuring giant pumpkins, pumpkin weigh-off, and over 100 artisan and food vendors.
Free admission; pickup location at Wildfire on North 2nd
Jack O’Lantern Glow
Cincinnati Zoo
Family friendly immersive walkthrough experience with more than 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins and fall displays along a half-mile trail in the Zoo. Additional dates: October 14–19, 21–26, 28–30.
Separate ticketed event
Saturday
Stroller Skating
Sawyer Point Riverfront Rink, 10a–2p
Dedicated all-wheels skating session for parents who groove. With Trinity and Jaia.
Free admission and free skate rental with ID
Sayler Park Harvest Festival
6600 Gracely Drive, 10a–5p
Live music, food truck, crafts, vendors, pumpkins, and more.
Free admission
The City Flea
Washington Park, 11a–4p
Cincinnati’s original curated urban flea market that considers itself a small business incubator, community organization, and city advocate.
Free admission
Fall Fest
Trailside Nature Center at Burnet Woods, 12–4p
Family friendly pumpkin carving and decorating party (150 pumpkins, with carving tools and decoration supplies provided). Kids of all ages are invited to come carve a pumpkin, one per visitor, first come first serve. There will be music and a food truck, and Trailside will be open for Nature Encounters.
Free admission
Cincinnati Vintage Fest
4222 Hamilton Avenue, 12–5p (early bird admission for $10 at 11a)
Clothes, records, books, home goods, art, jewelry, VHS, and more. More than 40 vendors.
$5 admission
HallZOOween
Cincinnati Zoo, 12–5p
Trick or Treat stations, special animal enrichment, Phil Dalton’s Theater of Illusion Shows at 1p and 3p, and Pumpkin Express Train Ride and carousel (additional charges apply).
Additional dates: October 18–19, 25–26
Included in Zoo admission
CRG Violent Lambs vs. Terrorz Roller Derby
The Apex, 5p
Halloween Edition, featuring a halftime costume contest
2025 Fall Market Bleu
Contemporary Arts Center, 6–10p
Quarterly night market that features elevated handmade goods and fine art from talented makers across the region. There will also be demonstrations, including a leather worker hand-stitching custom pieces and a textile artist creating woven art with a knitting machine.
Free and family friendly
Saturday and Sunday
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
Waynesville, Ohio
A weekend of 60+ food items, 460 craft vendors from 25 states, and so much more.
Sunday
Common Stitch
Carnegie Center, 11:30a–1:30p
Fiber arts meetup
Free admission
Winter Coat Drive
West Side Brewing, 12–2p
Bring gently used or new coats, hats, gloves, boots, scarves, or socks in sizes 5T and up to donate to area people in need. Can’t make it to the brewery? You can also drop off at 6730 Ruwes Oak Drive. Hosted by Leah Slicer Real Estate Group.
Boo Bash
Chasing Cali Collective, 1p
Festive kids drinks from the coffee bar, Halloween crafts, games and activities for all ages, and vendors. Costumes encouraged.
You can get a professional photo of kids in their costumes for $20. Sign up here.
Learn to Skate With Dylan Morton and David Chambers
Sawyer Point Riverfront Rink, 2–3p
Learn safety, technique, skills and drills to build balance and strength for skating in this beginner-friendly skate course for all levels and abilities. Weekly through November 2.
Free class and free skate rentals with ID
Pumpkin Painting with Kreativ Studio
Carnegie Center, 2–3:30p
Kreativ Studio’s first family friendly crafternoon
Tickets
Monday
Artist Talk Accompanying His Artwork on Serpent Mound
Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center, 6:30–8:30p
Renowned local artist Ken Landon Buck will give a FREE lecture on his current exhibit, Serpent Mound: A Celebration.
Registration required
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
Free admission
Coming Soon
12th Cincinnati Design Week
Multiple Venues
Annual multi-day celebration of design, featuring workshops, panel discussions, speaking events, and more. October 13–17
Tickets
Cincinnati Taco Week
Multiple locations
$2.50 tacos available at several restaurants around Greater Cincinnati. October 13–19
Sports
CRG Violent Lambs vs. Terrorz Roller Derby
The Apex, Saturday at 5p
Halloween Edition, featuring a halftime costume contest
Week Six: Cincinnati Bengals @ Green Bay Packers
Sunday at 4:25p
Watch: CBS; Listen: 700 WLW, ESPN 1530, 102.7 WEBN
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
through October 11
Next to Normal
Ensemble Theatre
through October 12
A Healing Garden
Krohn Conservatory
Krohn’s 2025 fall show draws inspiration from the Padua Botanical Garden in Italy, the oldest botanical garden in the world (c. 1545). Learn about the garden’s history, its role in modern medicine, and the fundamental importance of plants to human well-being and society.
Tickets only available for purchase at the door
THROUGH 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).
through October 26
Ohio Renaissance Festival
Renaissance Park
Lively shows, food and drink, and unique shops that transport you back in time to the days of knights and queens.
Weekends and Labor Day
through October 30
OctKNOWber Nights
Know Theatre, 7:30p
Series of performances, featuring nine different shows throughout the month of October.
through November 1
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Click here for the 2025–26 season schedule
WEEKLY EVENTS
MONDAYS
Jazz at the Park
Washington Park Porch, 6–9p
Local and regional jazz acts. Through October 27.
Free admission
The Workshop
Commonwealth Sanctuary, 7:30p (doors at 6)
Free Monday showcase featuring food and drink specials, plus comics in Cincinnati working out their best new jokes.
Free admission; reserve tickets here
TUESDAYS
Social Push Cincy Weekly Rollout
Venues change weekly; click here for schedule
Weekely group rollout featuring a new route every week. All wheels welcome.
Free admission
Westwood Works Out
Westwood Town Hall, 6–7p
Different workouts weekly.
Free admission
Trivia Night
Washington Park, 7–9p
Hosted by Last Call Trivia. Through October 28.
Free admission
WEDNESDAYS
Workout on the Green
Washington Park, 5–6p and 6–7p (click link above for workout lineup)
April 2–October 29
Free admission
THURSDAYS
Drag Bingo with Queen City Charities
Washington Park, 6–9p
Fierce fun and fabulous prizes. Bingo winners will be awarded with drink tickets that can be redeemed at the Porch Bar. Through October 30.
Free admission
Salsa on the Square
Fountain Square, 7–10p
Live local and regional Latin bands specializing in Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, and Latin Jazz music, as well as local dance instructors hosting large dance classes teaching basic and intermediate Latin dancing.
Free admission
Saturdays
Kids Dance with Sarah Spurling
Sawyer Point Riverfront Rink, 2–3p
Weekly class for kids ages 11 and under—all bodies and abilities—to practice mindful movement, self-expression, and physical language.
Free
Sundays
Music Bingo
MadTree Brewing, 6–8p
Hosted by Last Call Trivia
New To Do
Little Matcha
332 Scott Street (Covington)
First matcha forward cafe in Cincinnati/Covington, featuring matcha, hojicha, genmaicha, and viet.
Nice Life
1150 Main Street (OTR)
Retro cocktail bar and dance hall
Solhaus
15 W 14th Street (floor 2)
Yoga studio in OTR
Chicken Chili
Now available at Skyline Chili resaturants and Kroger
St. Francis Apizza Oakley
3200 Madison Road
Wed–Fri, 4–9p
Sat, 12–9p
Sun, 12–8p
The Liberty Collective
6735 Lakota Lane (Liberty Twp)
Dining destination with five local restaurant stalls, two dessert stalls, and a coffee shop, as well as four bars. Click here for hours.
Doubt It
424 W Sixth Street (Covington)
90s- and 00s-themed bar
Monday–Saturday, 4p–2a; Sunday, 12p–2a;
Happy hour 4–6p, Monday–Friday ($4 drafts, $5 wines, and $6 specialty cocktails)
Cincinnati’s First Kayak Kiosk
Salway Trailhead (4336 Spring Grove Avenue)
Island Frydays Food Truck
College Hill
Open Thursday–Sunday from 11a to 7p while they transition into a brick and mortar location in College Hill’s business district in 2026.
Bricks & Minifigs Maineville
3187 Western Row Road suite 107
Kiki
358 Ludlow Avenue
Tuesday–Thursday, 11a–3p and 4–9p
Friday and Saturday, 11a–3p and 4–10p
The Pilates Table
116 W Benson Street (Reading Bridal District)
CinSei (OTR)
1542 Pleasant Street
Matcha and manga: a third space for the manga and anime community.
Yee Mama
Now open at Findlay Market, 1801 Race Street
Tuesday–Friday, 9a-6p; Saturday, 8a–6p; Sunday, 10a–4p
Guardia Pizza + Bar
Mt Lookout
Tuesday–Wednesday, 4–9p; Thursday–Saturday, 4–10p
Trecento
300 Main Street, downtown
Wood-fired pizzas, pastas, signature salads and cocktails.
Monday–Saturday, 11a–11p
Snapdragon Books & Gifts
4461 Bridgetown Road
~2200 titles in six unique rooms, plus spaces for book clubs, small groups, game nights, and writing groups.
The Road Less Worn
Memoir by Erin Flynn, founder of Cincinnati-based Cladwell
Available on Kindle for $0.99 through Sunday, 7/13
“This book is part memoir, part mirror. Flynn offers a relatable path to living with more intention—starting in your closet, but reaching far beyond it.”
Leave a review here
Clio Cabana
4210 Plainville Road (Madisonville
)
Literary charm and boutique style, featuring the cult-favorite Clio belt bag (as seen on TODAY, CNN, Wall Street Journal) that’s taken Bookstagram by storm.
Tickets and Registration for Future Events
12th Cincinnati Design Week
Multiple Venues, October 13–17
Annual multi-day celebration of design, featuring workshops, panel discussions, speaking events, and more.
Tickets
Great Parks Forever | Root Ball
Savannah Center, October 17, 6–9:30p
Annual fundraising event complete with an evening of dinner, cocktails, silent auction, and entertainment. Can’t make the event? Considering donating here.
Tickets
Boos & Bacon
OTR StillHouse, October 18, 10:30–2p
Bring the whole family out for a Halloween themed drag show and brunch packed with delicious bites, local fun, activities, and trick or treating for the kids. Benefit and learn more about the many local LGBTQ+ organizations in Cincinnati.
Tickets
Night of Practical Magic
Bike Trail Books, October 17, 8p
Make your own simmer pots while sipping Midnight Margaritas. You will get to take home your own edition of Practical Magic and there will also be a grazing board.
21+; tickets
Women in the Outdoors Series
Various Great Parks destinations. Remaining dates: Oct 18 and 25
Improve your outdoor skills in a welcoming women-only environment.
Register here
CMC After Hours: Halloween Edition
Cincinnati Museum Center, October 23, 7p
Strange science, mysterious specimens, spooky experiments, open exhibits, and themed cocktails and food available for purchase. Costumes encouraged.
21+; Tickets
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful’s Cincy Block Party
Benken Garden Center, October 24, 7–11p (VIP hour from 7–8)
Each ticket includes a variety of small bites from local eateries, ring toss, spin-and-win, raffle baskets, split the pot; complimentary beer and wine, dance floor, complimentary valet, and a voucher for two Reds games tickets. All proceeds benefit Keep Cincinnati Beautiful.
Tickets
Passport to Success
Western Hills Country Club, October 25, 11a–2p
Annual fundraiser for Santa Maria, including a brunch buffet, keynote speaker, silent auction, and more. Santa Maria serves about 3,000 individuals each year through early childhood development, financial coaching, employment support, housing stability, and health and wellness education.
Tickets
Run Like Hell 5K
The Banks, October 25, 7p
A high-voltage, Halloween-themed night race along Cincinnati’s riverfront. A portion of proceeds benefit The Cure Starts Now.
Register here
2025 Cincinnati Coffee Festival
Music Hall Ballroom, October 25–26
Sample coffee roasters, tea and pastry shops, bakers, chocolatiers, and more from around the region. There will also be latte art and live talks, music, and vendors. Benefiting the Ohio River Foundation.
Tickets
Halloween Drag Brunch
MadTree Alcove, October 26, 10a–1p
Tickets include brunch, full bar, and drag show hosted by PH Dee.
21+
4th Annual Mock Ball
Woodward Theater, October 31, 6p (doors at 5)
Live music event, with local bands performing cover sets of famous bands. This year features local band, Sylmar as Deftones, Zack Lemons as John Mayer, and Chordela as Fleetwood Mac. There will also be a costume contest with prizes.
18+; tickets
Flight Night Gala
The Cincinnati Ballet, November 7, 6–10p
Learn more about and fundraise for A Kid Again. Tickets include open bar, drink flights, dessert flight, hors d’oeuvres, raffles, auctions, and games.
Layers of Exploration
Cincinnati Museum Center, November 7, 7p
Annual adults-only night at the museum, complete with light bites from local restaurants, creative cocktails, explosive programming and exclusive access to CMC’s world-class exhibits. All proceeds from the event support the general operating of Cincinnati Museum Center.
Ticket required; 21+
25th Annual Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market
Sharonville Convention Center, November 7–9
220+ vendors, including new vendors, as well as extended hours.
Save $1 buying tickets online
The Angel Run
Kuliga Park, November 8, 9a–1p
Family event featuring a casual fun run/walk, food, music, games, raffles and more. 5K starts at 9 and fun walk starts at 9:15. Benefiting The Cure Starts Now.
Register here
Cincinnati Storytelling Festival
Know Theatre, November 13–15
Featuring national and local professional storytellers from a variety of backgrounds and traditions. There will be fairytales, scary stories, laugh-out-loud tales, and everything in between.
Passes and single tickets
Books by the Banks Writing Contest Entries
Books by the Banks at CHPL – Main, November 15, 10a–4p
Regional book festival with 100+ national, regional, and local authors; panel discussions; kids’ corner with arts and crafts, story time, and more; Teen Scene; 2025 writing contest. (Enter here.)
Agave & Rye Owner to Open Japanese Pizza and Nightlife Concept in Covington [citybeat.com]
Cincinnati Named No 19 Best Foodie City in America [wallethub.com]
Cincinnati Restaurant Makes the New York Times’ ‘Best Restaurants in America’ List [wlwt.com]
Cincinnati Storyteller Paul Strickland Emcees National Storytelling Festival [citybeat.com]
Cincinnati Zoo Firsts, Lasts, and Bests [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Cincinnatai’s Spiritualist Mediums Conjured the Dead While Conning the Living [cincinnatimagazine.com]
CityBeat Food Writer: These are My Top 7 Places I Tried for the First Time This Year [citybeat.com]
Columbia Tusculum’s Allyn’s Cafe to Close After 34 Years [citybeat.com]
Exploring the Zoo’s Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Programs [cincinnatimagazine.com]
First-of-its-Kind Holographic Haunted House Comes to West Chester for Halloween [citybeat.com]
A Timeline of 150 Years of Zoo History [cincinnatimagazine.com]
UC Health Ice Rink to Move to New Space This Winter [citybeat.com]
