Weekend Rundown: October 24–27

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October

FotoFocus Biennial: Backstories
The largest photography and lens-based biennial in America, the FotoFocus Biennial is in its seventh iteration and encompasses 107 projects at 86 Participating Venues across Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, and Northern Kentucky.
Free entry and exclusive events; get your passport here

National Chili Month
Gold Star is helping fight against local childhood hunger by giving a portion of all chili menu items sold from October 1–31 to Freestore Foodbank. Read more here.

Plan Ahead: Check Out These Can’t-Miss Events in Cincinnati This October

Thursday

East Walnut Hills Farmers Market Fallfest
Clayton Street at Woodburn Avenue, 4–7p
Local vendors, food, games, live music, pumpkin painting, and more.

Halloween Hangout
Element Eatery, 6–10p
Featuring themed cocktails, Trunk or Treat (6:30p), cookie decorating, pumpkin giveaway, live music, movie, and more.

Libbie Higgins and Tina Dybal (All Slop Podcast, Trailer Trash Tammy)
Commonwealth Sanctuary, 7p
Enjoy a premiere comedy club in a NKY speakeasy vibe, bringing through some of the best acts in stand-up comedy to an intimate, unique venue for an affordable night out.

Cirque Kalabante: Afrique En Cirque
Aronoff Center, 7:30p
African culture’s beauty, youth, and artistry.
Tickets start at $20

Friday

Graeter’s Monthly Donut Pop-Up
Braxton Covington, 8a
Donuts and hot coffee to start your day.

Art After Dark: Nightmare on Eden Park Drive
Cincinnati Art Museum, 5–9p
Tarot card readings, cash bars, food for purchase, self-guided ghost tours, photo booth, and music by DJ Diamond.
Free admission

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.

Howl at the Hall
Westwood Town Hall, 6–9p
Family friendly community Halloween event including a family-friendly outdoor movie, costume contest, and games and activities.

HallowEve Brew Bash
Ault Park Pavilion, 6–10p
Costume party with live music, food truck, local craft beer, wine, soft drinks, and more.
$30 through October 21; $40 thereafter

Boo Fest
RC Durr YMCA, 6:30–8:30p
Trunk or Treat, family activities, snacks, petting zoo, and dance party.

Michael Turner with Chris O’Connor and Tommy Pope (Stuff Island, Netflix’s Tires with Shane Gillis and more)
Commonwealth Sanctuary, 7p and 9:30p
Enjoy a premiere comedy club in a NKY speakeasy vibe, bringing through some of the best acts in stand-up comedy to an intimate, unique venue for an affordable night out.

Nightmare on Elm Street
Rhinegeist, 8p
Dance party and drag show, as well as tarot readings, supernature brews, and more. Costumes encouraged.
Free admission; RSVP here

Friday and Saturday

Halloween Spooktacular
Harvest Home Park, 7–10p
Family friendly event featuring costume contest (ages 12 and under), all ages Howl at the Moon contest, concessions, hayride through the park, barrel train rides, haunted barn, kids games, and face painting.

Friday–Sunday

Vintage Market Days of Dayton-Cincinnati
Greene County Fairgrounds
The Holiday Market with vintage, vintage-inspired foods, architectural sale, repurposed finds, jewelry and apparel, live music, and food trucks.

Fright Fest
Nightly double feature at three venues in OTR, including:
Friday night at Ziegler Park (Nightmare Before Christmas, Ghostbusters)
Saturday night at Imagination Alley (Hotel Transylvania, Monsters vs. Aliens)
Sunday night at Washington Park (Beetlejuice, Hocus Pocus)

Saturday

Fall Volksmarch
Germania Society, 9a–3p
Non-competitive leisurely walk along a marked trail. The goal of a Volksmarch is to develop physical fitness, and good health; to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow walkers. Lunch and beer available for purchase.
Entry fee is $5 and may be paid with cash or card. Pins are $5.

Trick or Treat
Crestview Hills Town Center, 11a–1p
Family friendly trick or treat with stores and restaurants—candy for the kids and maybe a little something for adults, too.

Ciderpalooza
March First Blue Ash, 11:30a–midnight
The biggest celebration of hard cider in Cincinnati, featuring ciders from March First and more from fellow cideries around the country.
Tasting tickets will be sold at the door 10 for $30 or a single taster ticket for $3.50

Howl-O-Ween Hootenanny
ArtsConnect Front Lawn (Springfield Twp), 12–3p
Trick-or-treating with local businesses, not-so-scary hay maze, mini pumpkin painting for kids, scavenger hunt, photos in the Mystery Machine, and games led by their Halloween DJ throughout the day! Halloween Pet Costume contest at 2p.

Honey Child Pops Presents: Scoop Shop!
Findlay Kitchen, 12–4p
This Halloween, Honey Child is dressing up as an ice cream scoop shop. Family fun, prizes, and costumes encouraged.

3rd Annual Family Fall Festival
Sunset Park (Middletown), 12–5p
Day of events and attractions, including the Cincinnati Circus (12p, 2p, and 4p showtimes), pie eating contest, entertainment, face painting, food trucks, vendors, farmers market, and pumpkin patch.

Alexandria on Main Fall Festival
Washington Street (between E Main and Greenup), 12–5p
Local vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment. Costumes encouraged.

Ohio Vintage Fest
Sharonville Convention Center, 12–5p
Shop over 60 vendors selling primarily vintage clothing, home goods, vinyl records, toys, collectibles, and more.
$5 general admission, $10 early bird (11a)

Sign Crafting Saturday
American Sign Museum, 1–3p
Explore the skills needed to become an expert sign maker as a family. Play with different materials each month as you learn about different elements of sign making. Every fourth Saturday of the month.
Free with regular museum admission

Red Dog’s 7th Annual Bark or Treat
MadTree Taproom, 1–4p
Drink specials, adoptable animals onsite with Cincinnati Animal CARE, vendors, photo ops, food and drinks for humans, and more.

Pup-O-Ween
Hi-Wire, 2–6p
Pup vendors and costume contest (check-in at 2; show at 3) with prizes for three categories.

Monster Mash 2024
Liberty Center, 3–6p
Store-to-store trick-or-treating, crafts, spooky animal exhibit, live music, games, Halloween hair styling, scavenger hunt, and more.

Cincinnati Anime Film Fest
The Hollywood Drive-in Theatre (College Hill), 4p
Cosplay contest and family friendly film screening of Mary and the Witch’s Flower (2017). All ages welcome.
Tickets

Night of the Skating Dead with DJ Jelly
Riverfront Rink at Sawyer Point, 5–10p
Presented by Cincinnati Rollergirls and Skate Downtown Cincy. Bring your own skates or borrow a pair of theirs (limited sizes available). Skating sessions are weather dependent.
Free entry and free rental skates with ID

Cones & Boos: Halloween Pop-Up
Braxton Union, 6–9p
Trick-or-treat with the fam, sip on Braxton brews, have Graeter’s sweet treats, and show off your spook-tacular costumes! A portion of proceeds will benefit the DCCH foundation.

Jack O Lantern Community Walk
Little Schoolhouse in the Woods (Westwood), 6:30–8p
Community jack-o-lantern walk and story time. This event is outdoors and, while all are welcome, it will be tailored to early childhood friends.
Free, but RSVP requested (littleschoolhouseinthewoods@gmail.com)

Pumpkin Hike
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 6:30p
Guided hikes along the lighted path and campfire
$7 entry; $6 per pumpkin

Halloween Party and Costume Contest
Braxton Covington, 7p
LED dance floor, DJ Cue (7–11p), and costume contest with prizes.

Nightmare at the Banks Street Party
The Banks, 7–11p
Hosted by Nat Jones complete with music from DJ Kombat and a costume contest. Participating venues: The Park, Killer Queen, The Stretch, Tin Roof, and The Holy Grail.

Saturday and Sunday

Cincinnati Coffee Festival
Music Hall Ballroom
The midwest’s premier coffee festival attracting thousands of attendees as well as coffee roasters, coffee and tea shops, bakers, pastry shops, and chocolatiers from around the region. With samples, demos, a latte art throwdown, and live music. Benefiting the Ohio River Foundation (ORF).

2024 Fall Fest Weekend
Washington Park, 11a–4p
Local vendors, live music, animal encounters, free pumpkin patch, and more.

HallZOOween
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Trick-or-treat stations, special animal enrichment, Phil Dalton’s Theater of Illusion shows at 1p and 3p, Hogwarts Express Train Ride (additional charge applies), Scare-ousel (additional charge applies).
Free with zoo admission

Weekends at the BOO!seum
Cincinnati Museum Center
Wear your costumes and celebrate all things Halloween during your visit at the CMC. There will be costume parades, dance parties, art activities, experiences, entertainment, and SO much more throughout the CMC. Click the link above for complete details. October 12–13, 19–20, 26–27
Included with museum admission

Bucktoberfest 2024
Crooked Dog Comics

Sunday

Mural Unveiling Ceremony
3447 Epworth Avenue (Westwood), 3–3:45p
W Bar + Bistro in partnership with Westwood Works is celebrating the official unveiling of the “We Can All Grow Here” interactive mural by artist Ashton Moon.
Weather permitting

through October 27

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 November 2

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

through November 3

Underwater Pumpkin GLOW
Newport Aquarium
Giant glowing animals made from pumpkins in your favorite exhibits; pumpkin treats and special fall enrichment for resident animals; Jack-O-Lanterns become artificial reefs for the animals to explore; and an underwater pumpkin patch surrounded by sharks.
Included in general admission

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

Sports

Cyclones First Face-Off vs. Indy Fuel
Heritage Bank Center, Saturday at 7p
Calendar giveaway (first 5000 fans), $2 hot dogs, $2 soda, $2 beer.

Week Eight
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Paycor Stadium, Sunday at 1p
White out
Watch: CBS/Paramount+; Listen: 700 WLW, ESPN 1530, 102.7 WEBN

Check out the Bengals Game Day Guide

Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.

New To Do

ArtsWave App
One stop location for Cincinnati arts, entertainment, sports, and more.

Dancefix
934 E McMillan (Walnut Hills)
Join Dancefix for a weekend of FREE dance and fitness classes as well as a giant dance party to celebrate their new headquarters.

ETC Produce
954 E McMillan (Walnut Hills)
New storefront and independently owned grocery store in Walnut Hills.

Aglamesis Bros
Hamilton
The Davis Building, 304 Main Street

Elephant Trek
Cincinnati Zoo
The new world-class elephant exhibit at the Zoo opens 10/1 and features swimming pools, streams, overhead feeding stations, mud wallows, and many more enrichment opportunities.

Hearth Brewing
Harrison
1195 Stone Dr, Harrison, OH 45030

The Alley
Wooden Cask Brewing Company
Open Friday and Saturday nights at 5p
An immersive space where history and craftsmanship come together.

Sweets & Meats BBQ
3440 Burnet Avenue (Avondale)
New brick and mortar location is now open.

CHPL – Forest Park Branch
Forest Park’s new building is a Big Next Generation Library; a 26,440-square-foot facility built from the ground up.

Sharon Centre Outdoor Playground
Sharon Woods
10,000 square foot destination playground featuring designs inspired by the park’s unique surroundings and nearby creek, including bird nest-shaped play structures, a crayfish-inspired climber, dragonfly wobble boards, and more.

Willow Run Bourbon
645 Walnut Street
Custom Bourbon experiences. Create and take home your own custom Bourbon.

Juniper Seed
1809 Elm Street
Findlay Market’s newest resident of the Findlay Launch Storefront Accelerator Program offers accessible, affordable, and sustainable plant-based meal options.

Revival Vintage Spirits
614 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky
Retail and bottle shop now open in a new, larger location.

Haven Cafe
4409 Brazee Street (Oakley)
Natural coffee, food, pastries, and smoothies.

Tickets and Registration for Future Events

Halloween MasQueerade Ball
October 31, Woodward Theatre, 7p
Costume contests, specialty cocktails & mocktails, performances, music by DJ Jules, and all-around spooky vibes.
Tickets here

Phantom Film Festival
October 31–November 3, Esquire Theatre
Three days of hand-picked selections of classic and contemporary horror films by Cincinnati’s premiere film programmers. Immersive film experience with surprises, prizes, and post-film discussions and hangouts at Alive & Well each night.

Fall Savor Cincinnati
November 6–8, Metropolitan Club
Cincinnati Magazine presents Savor Chef’s Table. Each ticket includes a five-course dining experience, all-inclusive cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, live chef demos, and signature swag bag.

5th Annual Layers of Innovation
November 8, Cincinnati Museum Center, 7–11:30p
Adults-only evening at the museum that doubles as an annual fundraiser where all ticket proceeds go straight into their philanthropy campaign. The theme is Layers of Innovation presented by Atomic Data where you will celebrate all things STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math).
Tickets here

Accepting Submissions: ArtLocal Art Show
November 8–9, ArtsConnect (Springfield Twp)
Non-juried show that celebrates all levels of ability. Art will be on display for two days and some work will be available for purchase.
Register here

Lights Out
November 9, The Dent Schoolhouse, 7:30p–midnight
This event will sell out

Cincinnati Storytelling Festival
November 14–16, WestSide Brewing and Westwood Town Hall
three-day immersive storytelling experience for all ages—from funny tales to spooky stories.

Tuxedos & Tiaras Masquerade
November 16, The Palomar Cincinnati, 7–11p
A night of elegance supporting the LGBTQ+ community; honoring Reggie Harris, 2024 Monarch Award Recipient. Hosted by the board of Queen City Charities. All tickets include plated dinner, open bar, live music, valet parking, and more.
Black tie and masks encouraged

Cuisine Art Cocktails
November 23, Contemporary Arts Center, 7p
The CAC’s largest annual fundraiser, featuring an artful collaboration between the community, chefs and mixologists, creatives, and business leaders. All six floors will be activated with artists, performances, poetry, and tattooing.
Earlybird tickets available until November 9

Totally Rad Vintage Fest
November 23–24, NKY Convention Center, 10a–5p
Two days of vendors from across the country bringing the best in 80s, 90s, and 00s vintage. There will also be a vintage arcade, photo ops, Rad Rewind Museum, and immersive photo ops.
Pre-sale tickets available here

Market on Main
December 8, Woodward Theater, 11a–4p
Vendor applications are now open.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Mainstage 2024–25 Season
Taft Theatre
Santa Claus: The Musical (December 7–16)
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat (February 15–24)
Disney’s Frozen Jr (April 25–May 4)