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Dates to Know in Cincinnati: October
SEPTEMBER 1–30
CancerFree KIDS 100 Mile Challenge
30-day fitness and fundraising challenge in the month of September to honor Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Conquer the Challenge by completing 100 miles in September and raising $100 for CancerFree KIDS to fund life-saving childhood cancer research.
Register here
Celebrating the Classics: Gold Star’s 60th Birthday
Gold Star locations
Celebrate 60 years of Gold Star with (3) cheese coneys or (1) regular 3-way for $6 all September long.
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
Fall ReLeaf Program
The Fall ReLeaf program, made possible by the Cincinnati Parks Foundation and MadTree, was established to provide shade trees for homeowners whose curb lawns were too narrow for tree planting or for those with overhead utility lines.
Place an order for your FREE tree
Run Like Hell Scream Team
Official content creator/ambassador squad for Run Like Hell 5K (October 25).
Register here
through Sunday
Daily Tea Samples
Churchill’s Fine Teas
Teas of all kinds, from Walnut Maple Green to Victorian Rose Black
Wednesday
Run Like Hell Scream Team Kickoff Party
[Un]Holy Grail, 4–6p
Official content creator/ambassador squad for Run Like Hell 5K.
Register here
Yappy Hour
Washington Park, 6–8p
First Wednesday of the month, April through October.
Free admission
Wednesday–Sunday
House of Cards Carnivale
Factory 52
Five-day festival of rides, games, live music, food, and fall fun.
Thursday
Swift-A-Thon
Highball, 7:30a
Featuring DJ Dad. Stay for the day for a chance to win a free vinyl copy of “The Life of a Showgirl” or simply drop in for your favorite Era(s). Kiss107 and Surprise Surprise Studio will be onsite all day doing giveaways, games and more.
Register for the marathon here
NightLight 513: Wicked
Covington Plaza, 7p
21+ outdoor movie series featuring a bar, local food trucks, a pre-movie DJ, and Cincinnati skyline view.
Opening Day: OctKNOWber Nights
Know Theatre, 7:30p
Series of performances, featuring nine different shows throughout the month of October. (October 2–30)
Thursday–Sunday
Showcase of Homes
Triple Crown (Union, KY)
Cincinnati Magazine’s premier high-end multi-home show at Triple Crown. Remaining dates: October 9–12.
Friday
Fall Show & Sale, Artist Meet and Greet
Ethos Art Collective, 6p
Meet the artists and experience the creative vision of Ethos Art Collective Art Gallery.
NightLight 513: The Shining
Covington Plaza, 7p
21+ outdoor movie series featuring a bar, local food trucks, a pre-movie DJ, and Cincinnati skyline view.
Butterflies & Brews
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 7–10p
Adults-only program featuring live music, light bites with pumpkin and other fall flavors, and local craft beer (two drink tickets included). You can also try your hand at monarch tagging, planting native seeds, and making a walnut-dyed project to take home.
Tickets
Creative Cafe
Contemporary Arts Center, 7–10p
Halloween-themed Creative Café where you can dress up in your costume to mingle and network with creatives in the community. There will be a vendor village, conversation tables, giveaways, and karaoke.
FREE and open to ages 18+
Unleashed: The Power of Love (benefiting Cincinnati Animal CARE)
The Clubhouse at Rhinegeist Brewery, 7–10p
Inaugural fundraising event supporting Hamilton County’s animal shelter, celebrating five years of compassion, courage, and CARE for the animals of Hamilton County. Tickets include dinner by the bite, silent and live auctions, redemption runway, VIP party, live music, late night After Pawty with DJ Boywife (10–11:30p).
Tour de Cincinnati Discount Codes:
$50 off of VIP Ticket (regularly $250) with code TDCVIP
$25 off of General Admission Ticket (regularly $150) with code TDCGA
$10 off of Late-Night “After Pawty” (regularly $40) with code TDCAFTER
Opening Night: Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Click here for the 2025–26 season schedule
Unique Things To Do in Cincinnati
Friday and Saturday
Essex Studios Art Walk
Essex Studios, 6–10p
A showcase for resident artists and studios, as well as select local artists. There will also be food, drink, and live music.
Free admission and parking
Rocktoberfest
Bellevue Pavilion
More details to come
Fall in Cincinnati 2025
Friday–Sunday
3rd Annual Cincy Bookstore Crawl
Multiple venues
Pick up a passport and get it stamped to win prizes. Each stamp is an entry. If you visit 16 or more stores you will qualify for the “Super Crawler” Drawing. This year’s crawl includes 22 stores on both sides of the river.
2nd Annual Bourbon & Belonging
Presented by Queer Kentucky
GLAAD-nominated nonprofit Queer Kentucky is proud to introduce the second annual “Bourbon & Belonging: Kentucky’s Queer Bourbon Week”, the only LGBTQ+ inclusive Bourbon week in the country. Bourbon and Belonging will take place in four different cities, Northern Kentucky, Louisville, Lexington, and Paducah.
33rd Annual Donauschwaben Oktoberfest
Donauschwaben Society, Colerain Twp
over 35 imported and domestic beers on draft, authentic German food, and kid-friendly Kinderplatz area with games and other activities along with a playground.
Admission is $5 per person
Metamora Canal Days
Metamora, IN
Food vendors, handcrafted goods, antiques, and collectibles.
Free admission (parking fees may vary by location)
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 7–12, 14–19, 21–26, 28–30.
Separate ticketed event
Saturday
JTHF Golf Classic
Hamilton Elks Golf Club
Golf, snacks, dinner, games, raffles, and more at this annual premiere fundraising event for the Ohio (JTHF) Chapter of The Cure Starts Now. Registration deadline is October 2.
Register here
Craft Show
Boone County High School, 9a–3p
Homemade decor, jewelry, food, and more.
$6 admission; tickets here
fREADom Festival
Roebling Books (parking lot of Covington location), 10a
Celebrating the freedom of expression, including banned books, live music, local authors, art vendors, community resources, merch.
Free admission, all ages, dogs welcome
ArtisanFest513 Cincinnati Fall Fest
Washington Park, 10a–4p
A day of local shopping, food, music, and family fun.
Free admission
Fall Plant Sale
Fern, 10a–4p
Biannual plant sale—fall edition. 30% off all plants, 60% off select plants, and discounts on sale pots and other home goods.
42nd Annual Fall Festival
Wyoming, 10a–5p
100+ vendors, live entertainment, bounce houses, and a petting zoo.
Free admission
CAM Kids Day: Treasure Hunt
Cincinnati Art Museum, 11a–3p
Search for treasure and create your own, explore galleries with an interactive treasure hunt, Taiko drumming performance, scroll painting, shell art, design your own jewelry, and more.
Free. Drop-in and pre-registered programs available.
City of Forest Park Harvest Festival
Central Park, 11a–3p
Kids activities, glitter tattoos, balloon artist, photo ops, Mr Red, free popcorn (while supplies last), community vendors, music, and food trucks. Costumes encouraged.
Free admission
Westwood Art Show & Wine Festival
Westwood Town Hall, 12–6p
Local art vendors, live music and performances, food trucks, interactive art activities and demonstrations for all ages, and more.
Free admission
Covington Cryptic Block Party
Pike Street (between Washington and Madison), 12–6p
Vendors, community supporters, edutainment, and foods. There will also be art, dancing, and photo ops.
3rd Annual Ohio Fresh Hop Festival
HighGrain Silverton, 12–6p
The Ohio Fresh Hop Festival brings together the best breweries in Ohio to showcase their talents in the Ohio-grown fresh hop category. Sample beers from several breweries.
Tickets
Sticker Trading Hours
The Sticker Shop (Wyoming), 1–3p
First Saturday of every month.
All ages welcome
Brew Ash
Summit Park, 2–8p
Brew Ash 5K Beer Run with a pop up OFF Market, featuring live music, food trucks, and more.
Free admission
Tacos and Tequila Festival
Florence Y’alls Stadium, 2p
Tacos, tequila, and throwbacks featuring Lil Jon, Bow Wow & Soulja Boy, Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, Mike Jones, and more.
Fall Fest 2025
Bellevue Beach Park, 5–9p
Pop-up pumpkin patch, haunted playground, trick or treat zone, police cruiser hayrides, and more activities.
Free admission
Saturday and Sunday
Apple Butter Festival
Hueston Woods State Park Pioneer Farm Museum
Family friendly fall festival with craft vendors, food concessions, and music, plus you can watch the process of how homemade apple butter is made.
Admission is $5 for adults or $10 per car (children under 12 free)
Lakota West High School Craft Show
Lakota West High School
The Road Trip Market
Boone County Fairgrounds
Over 100 boutique, vintage, and handmade vendors, as well as food trucks and live music.
Take 20% off tickets using code FALLFUN20
Sunflower Festival
Gorman Heritage Farm, 10a–6p
Family friendly event where you can roam through fields of bcut-your-own sunflowers ($1 per stem). There will also be education stations, live music, hayrides, plus mules and miniature horses. Shop for unique goods from craft vendors and food trucks and enjoy HighGrain beer.
Tickets
Dog Man: The Musical
Aronoff Center
Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey.
Saturday, October 3, at 2p and 6:30p
Sunday, October 4, at 2p
Sunday
Tri-State Antique Market 40th Season
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, 6a–3p
Indiana’s largest antiques and vintage-only market, featuring over 125 dealers each month.
$5 admission (under 18 free). Cash only.
Jungle Cat Rooftop Brunch
Rhinegeist, 10a–noon
Ticket includes a brunch buffet, coffee, mimosas, beer, cider, and more!
21+: $45; under 21: $20; 3 and under: $10
Flea in the Fort
Fort Thomas Mess Hall, 10a–3p
Over 70 artists selling their crafts, as well as live music, food trucks, and craft beer.
Free admission
Fall Food Fest
Findlay Market, 10a–4p
Autumnal tasting event, where you can sample dishes and drinks from over 50 different businesses.
Tickets are 8 for $20, or 18 for $40
59th Annual Art Show
Hyde Park Square, 10a–5p
200 juried fine artists, both local and from across the country, will be exhibiting and selling works in a variety of mediums, including painting, photography, glass, ceramics, and more.
Free admission
Mammoth Music & Arts Festival
6th Street between Saratoga and York, 12–8p
Mammoth Weekend: October 3–5
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
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
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 to come for cuisine and beverage experiences.
Tickets now available for:
Riverboat Cruises including lunch, brunch, dinner, late night, sightseeing and more
Sports
MLB Wild Card (best of three)
Cincinnati Reds @ LA Dodgers
Game 1: Tuesday, 9/30, at 9:08p
Game 2: Wednesday, 10/1, at 9:08p
Game 3 (if necessary): Thursday, 10/2, at 9:08p
Watch: ESPN; Listen: 700 WLW
FC Cincinnati @ RBNY
Saturday at 7:30p
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
Week Five: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Detroit Lions
Paycor Stadium
Sunday at 4:25p
Watch: FOX; 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 3
Ethos Fall Community Art Show
Ethos Art Collective (7507 Hamilton Ave)
Ethos is a new “micro-gallery” & creative space, showcasing the work of local artists, and serving as an intimate platform for creatives. The fall show will run through October 3.
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
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 through September 30.
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
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
America’s River Roots Festival
Cincinnati and NKY Riverfronts, October 8–12
Celebrating the vibrant culture of America’s river cities to kick off America’s 250th birthday in 2026. Tickets to come for cuisine and beverage experiences.
Tickets now available for:
Riverboat Cruises including lunch, brunch, dinner, late night, sightseeing and more
Pumpkin Painting with Kreativ Studio
Carnegie Center, October 12, 2–3:30p
Kreativ Studio’s first family friendly crafternoon
Tickets
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
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
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
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]
Bon Appetit Names Wildweed One of the Best New Restaurants of 2025 [citybeat.com]
Cincinnati Gelato Chef to Compete in World Gelato Finals in Italy Next Year [citybeat.com]
Cincinnati Restaurant Makes the New York Times’ ‘Best Restaurants in America’ List [wlwt.com]
Cincinnati Zoo Firsts, Lasts, and Bests [cincinnatimagazine.com]
CityBeat Food Writer: These are My Top 7 Places I Tried for the First Time This Year [citybeat.com]
Exploring the Zoo’s Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Programs [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Famous Athletes With Short Stints in Cincinnati [cincinnatimagazine.com]
It’s a Boy! Cincinnati Zoo Welcomes Baby Gorilla [citybeat.com]
Skyline Adds Chicken Chili to the Menu [citybeat.com]
A Timeline of 150 Years of Zoo History [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Turn-of-the-Century Cincinnati’s Attempts to Quell the Incessant Noise [cincinnatimagazine.com]
UC Health Ice Rink to Move to New Space This Winter [citybeat.com]
