Weekend Rundown: September 19–22

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Tour de Cincinnati does the research for fun things to do around the city so you don’t have to! Check out the list below for goings on ranging from markets and live music, to brewery fun and food events. Events are subject to change or cancellation. Be sure to click on their respective links for more information.

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through Sunday

Fat Ham
Cincinnati Shakespare Company
Sweet and spicy reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Winner.

Thursday

Rollin’ in Rhythm Exhibition Opening Reception
Gallery at 1435 Main, 5–8p
Group exhibition of street photography, portraiture, and sport videography from the two public skating rinks for the Fotofocus 2024 biennial.

September Summer Music Festival
Ault Park Pavilion, 6p
Local favorite food, craft beer/margaritas/wine/hard seltzer and water will be available for purchase. We will be providing inflatables & games, and volunteer organizations will have kids’ crafts and activities from 6-8pm. Astronomer Dean Regas and his colleagues will also set up telescopes for you to view the moon and stars after dark (weather permitting).

Laughs & Drafts
HighGrain Brentwood, 7–9:30p
Stand-up comedy show every third Thursday of the month.
$20 admission includes one beer. Tickets here

Thursday–Saturday

Cindependent Film Festival
Memorial Hall
An indie film festival for movie people; Cincinnati’s home for independent filmmakers.
Tickets here

Thursday–Sunday

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove ***NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR***
The nation’s largest Oktoberfest celebration returns, complete with the world’s largest chicken dance, Running of the Wieners, food, beer, live music and entertainment, and so much more.

GET INTO THE GEMÜTLICHKEIT WITH ALL OF THESE GREAT OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATIONS

LPGA Kroger Queen City Championship
TPC River’s Bend
Professional golf tournament with onsite fan experiences, including food and drink, activities, challenges, merchandise, and so much more.

Friday

Opening Day: Niederman Fall Fun 2024 (Liberty Twp.) – September 20–October 27
Thursday 6–9p (group reservations only during the day), Friday 4–9p (concessions available after 6), Saturday 11a–9p, Sunday 1–6p
Tickets include: 4-acre corn maze, hayrides, kids tractor play area, wagon ride, human foosball, duck races, pipe swings, climbing hill, jumping pillow, and so much more!
$15 (online) general admission (children under 2 are free) and includes access to all activities. Tickets are available here. Tickets are sold at the gate for $19.

Pups, Pints, and Pumpkins
Blooms and Berries, 5–8p
Photo ops, Sniffari, pup cups, doggie bag with each dog admission, beer garden, and hot dogs. Fall on the Farm admission is included in your ticket. Well-behaved dogs must be on a non-retractable leash under 6 feet, and handlers must be over the age of 16. Hayrides and bounce pad are not dog friendly.

Autumn Acoustics: David Taylor
Washington Park, 6–9p
Take $1 off all drinks during happy hour on The Porch.

Forager’s Fest
Cincinnati Nature Center, 6–10p
Drinks, food, games, and all things foraged.
21+

Psych Night
MadTree Taproom, 6–11p
To celebrate the new can design of one of Cincinnati’s flagship craft beers, PsycHOPathy, MadTree will have interactive art exhibits, giveaways, and live music by the Almond Butter Band from 8 to 11. Sign up for brewery tours here.

Tommi Lea Live Acoustic
Low Spark, 7–10p
Complimentary snack mix, craft cocktails, cold beer, and more. Come for the live music and stay for the neighborhood vibes.

ComedySportz Match
Madcap Education Center, 7:30p
Improv comedy entertainment.

Opening Night: Halloween Haunt
Kings Island (select nights through November 2)
Fully transformed park featuring scare mazes, scare zones, sinister live entertainment, and hundreds of horrifying creatures lurking in the fog, plus some of the most exhilarating night rides in the country. Intended for mature audiences and not recommended for ages under 13.

More Fall in Cincinnati 2024 events can be found here

Friday and Saturday

Oktoberfest at The Banks
Several Banks businesses team up to host Oktoberfest at the Banks, featuring Oktoberfest beer on tap, food trucks in the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), and live entertainment including traditional Bavarian music and popular local cover bands.

Friday–Sunday

Fall Mustard Seed Market
Clermont County Fairgrounds
100+ talented makers, locally owned businesses, one of a kind artists, and thoughtfully crafted curators. Additional activities include spring-inspired hayride, Sunflower Planting Patch (plant your own sunflower!), and food trucks.

Plaid Room Records Vinyl Warehouse Sale
6703 Sylvan Drive (Loveland)
Over 100,000 LPs, 45s, and 78s.

Weekend #2 (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 27–29)

Saturday

Boone County Arboretum Fall Plant Sale
Ammon Nursery, 9a–2p
Deals on perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, and more from many local plant nurseries. Proceeds from every purchase go to Friends of Boone County Arboretum, a nonprofit organization in support of the Arboretum.
Tip: bring your own wagon or cart

Autumn Native Plant Sale
Cincinnati Nature Center, 10a
Choose from a large variety of native plants, shrubs, and trees from our local nurseries and turn your yard into an eco-friendly garden for pollinators and wildlife. Through October 20.

Scott Street Local Artisan Market
715 Scott Blvd (Covington), 10a–3p
A celebration of local talent, where artists and artisans showcase their finest creations—from paintings to handcrafted jewelry, unique ceramics to intricate textiles. Chat with creators; support the community.

The City Flea
Washington Park, 10a–4p
Cincinnati’s original curated urban flea market that considers itself a small business incubator, community organization, and city advocate.

International Children’s Day
Burnet Woods, 11a–3p
Celebrate the children of the world and the culture and heritage of our neighbors and friends from around the globe with a parade, food trucks, cultural entertainment, and more!

Open House
School of Rock Cincinnati, 11a–3p
Free trial lessons, tours, and house band-led rehearsals.

Lobster on the Lawn
Lobsta Bakes of Main, 11a–7p
Featuring an all-day menu for National Lobster Day and live music.

Barrel House Oktoberfest
Braxton Barrel House, 12p
Oktober Fuel, live music all day (Festmeisters playing German tunes from 1 to 4, then live music on the patio with SAINT CLOUD from 7 to 11), face painting, a photo with the family, and crafts for all ages.

85th Anniversary Block Party
Schneider’s Sweet Shop, 12–5p
Live music, door prizes from local Bellevue businesses, and a Schneider’s Kids Play Zone featuring coloring, crafts, balloons, and more. Fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Cincinnati.

Corn Stand Jam
RiversEdge (Hamilton), 12–10p
Music festival raising awareness for and funds supporting mental health orgs and scholarships, featuring food, fun, live music, kids zone, and fireworks.

Autumn Equinox Celebration
Fibonacci Brewing Company, 12–11p
Firepits burning to start the fall season, special beers, wine drinks, and fun nature activities for everyone. Unrehearsed Shakespeare will perform The Taming of the Shrew at 3p, there will be an open mic night in the evening in the beer garden, and there will be a pop-up market from 6 to 9. Mahope will be onsite serving food available for purchase.

Music on Mills Summer Concert Series
Mills Avenue (Norwood), 2–10p
Collaboration between Northwood Cider Co, Off Pike Market, and Norwood Music on Mills to bring you a local market, live tunes, drinks, eats, and community fun for all.

Off Pike Market
Victory Park (Norwood), 3–7p
Vendors, food, drink, live music, and Northwood Cider Co. cider garden.

Anderson Park District Art Fair
Beech Acres Park, 4–8p
Live music, artists, food, beer, and wine. Clark Jenkins Duo at 4 and Jake Speed & The Freddies at 5:45.
Free admission

Out in the Outdoors: Flora, Fauna, and Folklore
Woodland Mound (Seasongood Nature Center), 6p
Monthly series for outdoor exploration designed for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Sit by the fire and hear tales from a variety of cultures to learn about the wildlife around us.

Opening Night: All Hallows’ Eve (Williamsburg)
[Select Thursdays,] Fridays, and Saturdays, September 21–November 2, 7p–12a
Admission to all three haunts starts at $19.99 and vary by day. Access passes to Secret Bar Crawl, Ultimate Horror, and Weekend Passes are also available. Not recommended for people under 12.

More September Dates to Know in Cincinnati

Saturday and Sunday

Soft Opening Weekend: Shaw Farms Pumpkin Times (Milford) – weekends in September (starting the third weekend) through October 31, 9a–6p (Monday–Saturday), 9a–5p (Sunday), weather permitting
Features include giant corn maze, two interactive playgrounds, horse- and tractor-drawn hayrides through the scenic countryside, pedal karts, and Little Blue Train.
General admission is free and includes interactive playgrounds and farm animal viewing. Click here for activity pricing information and to purchase tickets.

Casey’s Autumn Fest
Casey’s Outdoor Solutions Garden & Gifts
Dozens of area craftsmen, artisans, vintage dealers; huge selection of mums, pumpkins, corn stalks, indoor and outdoor fall décor, and more in the garden center and gift shop; inflatable slide, pumpkin painting, and face painting for the kids; food available for purchase; and Holtkamp Winery as the featured winery.

Fall Craft Show & Festival
Benton Farm
130 vendors from all over the tristate, farm activities for the kids, food trucks, horse rides, live music, gem mining, face painting, fire truck demos, and family baby goat snuggles.
Admission is $3 a person (children 12 years and under FREE); free parking

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

Opening Day: Tricks and Treats
Kings Island, 10a
Vibrant family-friendly event with fall festivities for all ages, including activities, trick-or-treating, live shows, rides, costume contests, and seasonal food and drinks. Open select days through November 2.
Included in daily admission

Opening Day: Jackson Family Farm Fall on the Farm (Middletown) – Saturdays (11a–6p) and Sundays (12–5p), September 22–October 27
Activities include barrel train ride, gravity wagon basketball, farm animals, pedal tractors and implements, corn barn, farm equipment, make your own feed, hay tower and slides, hayride to feed cattle, pumpkin cannon, corn maze, pumpkin jump pad. Available for purchase: food and desserts, pumpkins, U-pick wildflowers.
$15 per person general farm admission (includes all activities, kids 2 and under free)—cash only

Click here for more watch parties and to read the Bengals Game Day Guide

Coming Soon

Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
September 23–29, Nearly 60 participating restaurants
A unique celebration of culinary tourism featuring three-course meals around Greater Cincinnati for $26, $36, and $46. Benefiting Cincinnati Children’s.

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

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

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

Sports

FC Cincinnati @ Minnesota United
Wednesday at 8:30p
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: Fox Sports 1360

Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Three-game series at Great American Ball Park
Friday at 6:40p (City Connect Fridays; Nelly post-game concert)
Sunday at 1:10p (Reds bowling shirt)
Watch: Bally Sports; Listen: 700 WLW

FC Cincinnati @ Nashville SC
Saturday at 8:30p
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: Fox Sports 1360

Week Three
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Washington Commanders
Paycor Stadium
Monday Night Football at 8:15p
Watch: ABC; 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

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 Now Available For

Save the Dey CPR Training
September 26, 5:30p and 6:45p (two sessions)
The Cincinnati Bengals, the American Heart Association, Cintas, and Kettering Health team up to educate the “Who Dey” community with lifesaving skills (hands-only CPR and AED training). Ted Karras, the Bengals starting center, will be there for a meet and great, and the first 500 people to register will get a free Cincy hat.
Register here

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.

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

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Cincinnati Named Third Best City for a Staycation in the US [wallethub.com]

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Don Your Capes for Cincinnati Museum Center’s Halloween Off the Rails Night [citybeat.com]

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Kroger Wellness Festival Announces More Celebrity Guests, Programming Schedule [citybeat.com]

Lizzie Manley Lived a Long and Prosperous Life of Sin Despite a Wayward Husband [cincinnatimagazine.com]

The Mercantile Library is No Longer on Hold [cincinnatimagazine.com]

New Board Game Bar ‘Free Parking’ Opens in College Hill [citybeat.com]

Soup’s On [cincinnatimagazine.com]

Wilbur Beast, the Dog Mayor [cincinnatimagazine.com]