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Thursday
Grand Opening
Sharon Woods Playground, 10a
The 10,000-square-foot destination playground features designs reflecting local wildlife and the nearby Sharon Creek Gorge, including bird nest-shaped play structures, a crayfish-inspired climber and dragonfly wobble boards.
Cincy Brews for Brains
Braxton Covington, 6–8p
Beer and bites at Braxton Brewery in support of the Giving Voice Foundation, which provides FREE local programming to support the more than 126,000 people across Greater Cincinnati who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Sign & Shakespeare
American Sign Museum, 6:30–8:30p
Join members of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company as they explore the collection for signs that remind them of favorite passages from the works of William Shakespeare. Doors open at 6 pm. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
$10 for ASM members, $30 for nonmembers; tickets here
Thursday–Saturday
8th Street Garlic Festival
Flavor-packed showdown featuring six local eateries.
Friday
Underworld Black Arts Festival
Contemporary Arts Center, 10a–6p
Experience the Black History 101 Mobile Museum for a day packed full of knowledge, experience, and celebration. The curated collections of objects features notable Black musical artists.
Free admission; no registration required
Delhi Oktoberfest
Delhi Liquor, 4p
Featuring food trucks and beer list for the occasion.
8th Annual Dog Day Downtown
Downtown Middletown, 5–8p
Bring your BFFs (Best Furry Friends) to downtown Middletown to enjoy free treats (trick-or-treat style), doggy vendors, live shows, contests, and more.
Exhibition Opening Reception: ‘Revival: Digging Into Yesterday, Planting Tomorrow’
21c Museum Hotel, 6p
70 works of art by 47 artists from all over the world, illuminating how looking at the past clarifies the present and reimagines the future. Revival is also a part of the 2024 FotoFocus Biennial: backstories. The reception will feature a special presentation by visiting artist Cosmo Whyte and performances by Revolution Dance Theatre. Light bites and refreshments by Metropole.
Free Hayride & Bonfire Night
Country Pumpkins, 6–8p
Hayride, bonfire, sand tunnels play area, kiddie hay maze, kiddie play village, and photo spots. Additional activities will be available for a fee. Click here for pricing information.
VIP Cultural Night: Celebrating Brazil
MashRoots at Element Eatery, 6–9p
A night of traditional food, drinks, and music, including a three-course meal, cocktail tasting, drink flight, and live entertainment (live samba show and DJ).
Tickets
Wines and Vines
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, 5–7p
Listen to live music and draw with homemade charcoal and ink made from the wild grape vines of Pyramid Hill. Cash bar; members receive a complimentary drink ticket.
21+
Opening Night: The Dent Schoolhouse (Dent)
Weekends, September 13–November 9, and all Thursdays in October; ghost tours Wednesdays in October
General admission starting at $25 (group pricing available), with options for fast pass and front of the line options also available (view ticketing options here). Ghost Tours will take place on Wednesdays in October.
Family friendly Lights On Tour is on Sunday, October 20, 4–6p
Lights Out Tour is Saturday, November 9, 7:30p–midnight
Opening Night: USS Nightmare (Newport)
September 13–November 2 (closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays; Captains Extreme Tour November 8–9)
Thursday, Sunday, 7–11p; Friday and Saturday, 7p–1a
General admission prices from $23–30, with Fast Pass admission being $36–50. Front-of-the-line and season passes also available. Click here to view all ticketing options.
Lights On Matinee October 27, 4–6p
More Fall in Cincinnati 2024 events can be found here
Friday and Saturday
Loveland Oktoberfest
Downtown Loveland
Games, live entertainment, biergarten, mechanical bull, and DVD Brewery and Bad Tom Smith’s Brewing onsite serving beer, plus Servatii and Schmidt’s Sausage Truck (new this year). Nearby restaurants and bars will also be hosting German drinks and music throughout the weekend.
Whispering Beard Folk Festival
Carriage House Farm
Friday–Sunday
Covington Oktoberfest
Goebel Park
Local food and craft vendors, live music, interactive activities, competitions and, of course, Braxton beers.
HorrorHound Weekend
Sharonville Convention Center
Full weekend of Q+A panels, costume contests, after parties, and so much more.
Newport Oktoberfest
Newport Festival Park on the Levee
Sights, sounds, and flavors of Germany complete with food, beer, live music, and family fun.
Weekend #1 (of 3): Oktoberfest 2024
Hofbräuhaus
Authentic Bavarian experience straight from Munich to your backyard, featuring, for the first time ever, festivities across three weekends: live music, entertainment, Oktoberfest bier, and Hendl (roast chicken) served fresh every day of the festival. (Also September 20–22 and 27–29)
Saturday
Opening Day: Blooms & Berries Fall on the Farm
Loveland
Admission includes hayrides, Pumpkin Bounce Pad, corn maze, mini corn maze, bee train, play area, Barnyard 500 Trike Track, farm animals, Spookley, and more! The Beer Garden is open on the weekends. Through October 31.
Online ticket purchase is encouraged to attend Fall on the Farm. Gate sales cannot be guaranteed and will be an additional $5 on Saturday and Sunday. Click here for more ticket information.
Touch-A-Truck
Deerfield Towne Center, 10a–1p
Inflatables, characters, music, vendors, and more.
Free admission
23rd Annual Bellevue Art in the Park
Bellevue Beach Park, 10a–5p
Over 80 artists and craftspersons, live music, food from local vendors, Kids Art Tent, Campbell County Book Bus, and a selection of local craft beer as you explore art exhibits.
Grand Opening
CHPL – Forest Park Branch, 10a–6p
Forest Park’s new building is a Big Next Generation Library; a 26,440-square-foot facility built from the ground up.
Rock, Fossil, and Artifact Identification Day
Archaeological Research Institute, 10a–2p
Bring in your artifacts, rocks, and fossils to have them identified and recorded by a professional, plus learn how to get involved with local archaeology, upcoming research, and meet the team.
4th Annual Village Oktoberfest
HighGrain Silverton, 11a–10p
Classic Oktoberfest games, live music, beer specials, and family fun.
ZieglerFest
MadTree Taproom, 12–4p
Stein holding competitions, live music from an authentic German band, games, prizes, and Ziegler, MadTree’s award-winning Oktoberfest beer.
7th Annual Ales for Tails
Municipal Brew Works, 12–6p
Family and [leashed, well-behaved] dog friendly event with pet parade, live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and The PetMobile will be onsite from 12 to 4 offering 50% OFF pet adoptions.
Westwood Art Show + Wine Fest
Westwood Town Hall, 12–7p
Live music from local performers as well as over 50 small business vendors of artwork ranging from fine art to ceramics. Create a piece of art yourself at one of the activity and demonstration stations, and savor bites from a variety of food trucks.
Taco & Tequila Crawl
On the Rhine Eatery, 1–6p
Stroll through On the Rhine Eatery eating tacos, drinking margaritas, tequila, and beer specials. There will also be DJs.
Tickets
Glendale Street Fair
30 Village Square, 3–10p
Food trucks, vendors, and live music.
Pre-Match at the Park
Washington Park, 4p
Music, vendors, food trucks, family friendly activities, and so much more.
Art off the Walls: Sunrise to Starlight
Newport Car Barn, 1102 Brighton Street, Newport, KY, 6:30–10:30p
Arts & Culture fundraiser benefiting ArtWorks, Art Off the Walls celebrates ArtWorks’ monumental public masterpieces and the talented artists who make them possible.
Music Under the Moon: Jam Band Jovi
Krippendorf Lodge, Cincinnati Nature Center, 7–10p
Live music, food truck, wine, beer, and a signature foraged cocktail available for purchase.
21+
Westwood Oktoberfest
Westwood Town Hall Amphitheater, 7–10p
Stein holding competition at West Side Brewing (6p), St. Catharine’s serving German food in the park, and DORA drinks available from neighboring businesses. Blaskapelle Bad Bayersoien, the big band from Bavaria, will perform at 7.
Family Movie Night: Elemental
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, 7–10p
Opening Night: The Garbologists
Ensemble Theatre
Through October 6
Saturday and Sunday
Fall on the Farm Bubbles & Blooms
Blooms & Berries
Thousands of bubbles, blooming sunflowers, and special guests for the first two weekends of Fall on the Farm.
Sunday
Burlington Antique Show
Boone County Fairgrounds, 8a–3p
The Midwest’s premier antiques and vintage collectibles only show, featuring over 200 antique dealers.
$5/person (12 and under free); 7–8a early bird buying $10/person
obLITTERators
Stanbery Park, 12–2p
Cincinnati Parks Foundation hosts litter clean-ups in Cincinnati Parks and surrounding greenspaces across the city. Everyone is encouraged to join, from families to local businesses and city leaders. All tools and supplies will be provided. Bring your own reusable water bottle and sunscreen.
Maker Series: Make Your Own Dimensional Wood Sign
American Sign Museum, 1–3p
Five-session class where you will get hands-on experience in signmaking as you create a design, cut letters, contour edges with a router, sand, finish, assemble, and paint your own custom sign.
$150 members, $200 nonmembers; tickets here; ages 18+
Open House
White Water Shaker Village (Harrison), 2–5p
Learn about the daily life of a Shaker, discover the styles of businesses the Shakers conducted, check out the collections of Shaker goods, and explore the property to see the stable, barns, and historic outbuildings of this 200 year old village. 2024 is the 250th anniversary of Shakers arriving in the US.
Free
Bengals vs. Chiefs Tailgate
Factory 52, 2p
Multi-pig roast, DJ, drink specials, and beer vendors while watching on the outdoor TV.
Click here for more watch parties and to read the Bengals Game Day Guide
Hispanic Heritage Festival
Sharon Woods, 3–7p
Honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of live music performances, traditional dance showcases, children’s activities, authentic Hispanic cuisine, and more. Various community organizations will be on-site to share about programs and their work within Hamilton County.
Bengals vs. Chiefs Watch Party
20th Century Theater, 3:30–8:30p
Featuring food trucks (AJ’s Cheesesteaks and Foster Foodies).
Tea Dance
Rhinegeist, 4–7p
Historically, tea dances have been organized on Sunday afternoons for the LGTBQ+ community to socialize without the fear of discrimination. “Today, we continue that legacy in the company of our friends and allies to celebrate and strive for equality.”
through September 22
Fat Ham
Cincinnati Shakespare Company
Sweet and spicy reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Winner.
through October 13
Mum’s the Word
Krohn Conservatory
A garden of silent reflection. Escape the noise of the busy world and find solace among the autumn blooms.
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
Ongoing
ReLeaf Registration
Online
Apply for your FREE tree! ReLeaf registration opens to low canopy neighborhoods on September 7 and it opens to all City of Cincinnati residents on September 21.
Click here for the list of trees
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
Weekly Events
Mondays
Trivia Night
Fountain Square, 6–8p
Hosted by Last Call Trivia. Through October 14.
Free admission
Jazz at the Park
Washington Park, 6–9p
Weekly through October 28.
Free admission
Tuesdays
Strauss Troy Market
Fountain Square, 11a–1:30p
Al fresco lunch hour featuring live music and local food trucks.
April 2–October 1
Ziegler Workouts
Ziegler Park
5–6p: Yoga with Mecca Freeman
6–7p: Strengthening and Toning Cardio Session with Martasha Colvin
Through October 29
Free admission
Jazz at the Square
Fountain Square, 5–8p
Local and regional acts. Through October 8.
Free admission
Free Fitness: Line Dancing with Erica
Summit Park (Canopy), 5:30p
June 4–September 24 (no class July 2)
Free admission
Trivia Night
Washington Park, 7–9p
Hosted by Last Call Trivia. Through October 29.
Free admission
Wednesdays
Workout on the Green
Washington Park
5–5:45p: Dance Fitness Cardio & Yin Yogam Flow with Mecca Freeman
6–7p: Zumba led by Aida
April 3–October 30
Free admission
Free Fitness: Hatha Yoga with Stacy
Summit Park (Great Lawn), 5:30p
May 8–September 25 (no class July 3)
The Cincinnati Opera will be accompanying Wednesday Yoga on June 12, July 10, August 7, and September 4.
Free admission
Yappy Hour
Washington Park, 6–8p
First Wednesday of the month, April through October. (April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2)
Free admission
Cinema
Ziegler Park, 8:30/9p–11p
Click the link for movie info and start time.
Through September 18.
Free admission
Thursdays
Free Fitness: Cultural Fusion Zumba with Jeaunita
Summit Park (Canopy), 5:30p
June 6–September 26 (no class July 4)
Free admission
Salsa on the Square
Fountain Square, 7–10p
May 2–September 26
Free admission
Fridays
Pop Up Play
Ziegler Park, 3–5p
Games, adventures, craft projects, and more. Through September 27.
Skills N Drills: Kid-friendly basketball skills (ages 4–10) on the basketball courts
WordPlay: storytelling through writing, performance, and visual arts
CAC Art Lab: free drop-in artmaking for young adults
Free admission
Indie Fridays powered by Cincy Music
Fountain Square, 7–10p
Fridays through October 11.
Free admission
Sundays
Free Fitness: Power Yoga with Body Alive
Summit Park (Great Lawn), 9a
June 2–September 29
Free admission
Free Fitness: Hip Hop Zumba with Lori
Summit Park (Canopy), 10:15a
June 2–September 29
Free admission
Sports
Cincinnati Reds @ Minnesota Twins
Three-game series at Target Field
Friday at 8:10p
Saturday at 7:10p
Sunday at 1:05p
Watch: Bally Sports; Listen: 700 WLW
FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew
Saturday at 7:30p
Hell Is Real
Watch: FS1, Apple TV; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
Week Two
Cincinnati Bengals @ Kansas City Chiefs
Geha Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Sunday at 4:25p
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
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.
Vintage on Race
500 Race Street
A place for people to spectate socially.
Sudova
22 W Court Street
Eastern European restaurant from Sarah Dworak, who also owns Babushka Piergois at Findlay Market and founded Wodka Bar in OTR.
Annabelle Arthur Boutique
2643 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
Brick and mortar shop now open in Hyde Park Square.
Pop Cultur’d Co
6 W 12th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Pop culture merch and gift shop
Fifty West Deerfield
5224 District Park Drive, Mason, Ohio 45040
Fifty West’s third brewery and eatery, featuring Burger Bar, sand volleyball and pickleball courts, dedicated kids’ sand pit, large screen to watch games, covered and indoor seating, and more.
Wildweed
1301 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Pop-up turned brick and mortar “fun-dining” restaurant.
Reservations and limited walk-in availability in the dining room
CHPL – Main Library
800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
South Building Now Open, featuring a re-imagined atrium, updated spaces for children and teens, an updated garden, a new large-scale light sculpture, public art, and added community spaces.
Free admission
New Wing
American Sign Museum
1330 Monmouth Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45225
See the new signs, storefronts, and spaces as the Sign Museum reveals 20,000 square feet of additional exhibition space.
Current Museum Exhibitions
Cincinnati Art Museum
The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century
Cincinnati Art Museum Western & Southern Galleries
Ticketed exhibition. See the exhibition for free on Thursday nights from 5–8p; during Art After Dark on June 28, July 26, August 30, and September 27 from 5–9p; during the Cincinnati Music Festival weekend from July 25–27; and on CAM Kids Day on Saturday, August 3.
Click here to view several current and ongoing exhibitions.
Contemporary Arts Center
Click here to view several current and ongoing exhibitions.
Freedom Center
The Negro Motorist Green Book
An immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America and the annual guide that served as an indispensable resource for the nation’s rising African American middle class.
July 13–October 13
Taft Museum of Art
Click here to view several current and ongoing exhibitions.
NOW SHOWING at The OMNIMAX®
Cincinnati Museum Center
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants
Deep Sky
OMNIMAX® ticket required
Tickets Now Available For
Cindependent Film Festival
September 19–21, Memorial Hall
An indie film festival for movie people; Cincinnati’s home for independent filmmakers.
Tickets here
Fall Mustard Seed Market
September 20–22, Clermont County Fairgrounds
Curated fall vendor market hosted by Rustic Grains and including over 100 small businesses, live music, food trucks, and family friendly fun.
Tickets
Northside House Tour
September 29, 12–5p
Attendees will pick up their tickets from event host, WordPlay (1556 Chase Ave), then walk, bike, or drive Northside to tour the participating homes.
18th Annual Hats Off Luncheon: Our Parks Add More
October 4, Smale Riverfront Park
Guests are treated to a champagne reception followed by a gourmet luncheon. To date, the event has raised more than $4 million in support of Cincinnati Parks. Presented by the Women’s Committee of Cincinnati Parks.
Charm at the Farm Vintage Market
October 18–20, Lebanon
Farmhouse chic, vintage finds, rustic treasures, antique furniture, repurposed pieces, clothing, jewelry, kids and baby, food trucks, and more.
ArtsWave Announces Newest Season of ‘Flow, An African American Arts Experience’ [citybeat.com]
BBQ Joint Sweets & Meats to Open Dine-In Restaurant in Avondale [citybeat.com]
Blogger The Gnarly Gnome Announces Return of Cincy Beer Week [citybeat.com]
Cincinnati Comes in at Number 11 on Stacker’s Most Fun Cities in the US List [stacker.com]
Cincinnati Named Third Best City for a Staycation in the US [wallethub.com]
Cincinnati’s Brain Lady [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Cincinnati’s Peculiar Past [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Cincinnati’s Underground Allure Lands it on Magazine’s ‘Must-See Fall Destinations’ List [citybeat.com]
Food Entrepreneurs With Ties to the Disabled Community Make a Difference [cincinnatimagazine.com]
FotoFocus Fills in the Back Story [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Jungle Jim’s Partners with Findlay Kitchen [fox19.com]
LaRose Could Purge Over 150,000 Ohio Inactive Voters Before Election [citybeat.com; update your voter registration here]
Kroger Wellness Festival Announces More Celebrity Guests, Programming Schedule [citybeat.com]
New Brewpub to Move into Former Taft’s Ale House in Over-the-Rhine [citybeat.com]
Soup’s On [cincinnatimagazine.com]
