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Dates to Know in Cincinnati: September 2026
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
September 15–October 15
Hispanic Heritage Month
September 21–27
Week Four: Wayfarer X Colette
Wayfarer Tavern
Each week for seven weeks, Wayfarer will invite a different local restaurant into the kitchen to turn its signature flavors into a one-of-a-kind pizza.
through Saturday
Network
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Click here for more 2026–27 stage productions
through Sunday
A Living Museum of Botanical Splendor
Krohn Conservatory
Cincinnati Ballet The Kaplan New Works Series
Aronoff Center
Free and Low-Cost Events
Sensory Friendly Performances
Corner of the Sky: The Songs of Stephen Schwartz
Ensemble Theatre
World premiere of the first theatrical celebration of the legendary Stephen Schwartz songbook, highlighting five decades of songs from the beloved Grammy and Academy Award–winning composer of Wicked, Pippin, Godspell, The Prince of Egypt, and other Broadway and Hollywood classics.
Click here to see Ensemble Theatre’s 2026–27 season
The Great Gatsby
Aronoff Center
Click here to view the entire 2026–2027 Broadway in Cincy season
Monday–Sunday
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
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.
Wednesday
Queen City Zumbini
LilyPad Cincinnati, September 2–October 21, 9:15–10a
Weekly Zumbini classes on Wednesdays. Click here for single classes.
Beer for Humans: UpSpring
Rhinegeist, 5–8p
UpSpring is the region’s only nonprofit dedicated to serving the needs of children experiencing homelessness through education and enrichment.
$5 Burger Wednesday
Arnolds Bar & Grill
There is also live bluegrass on Wednesdays from 6 to 8.
Fall in Cincinnati 2026
Thursday
Pop Up Planetarium
MadTree Taproom, 6–9p
Cincinnati Observatory planetarium shows in the inflatable planetarium, crafts and activities for kids, and lightning round trivia throughout the night.
Tickets
10th Annual Brews for Brains
Braxton Covington, 6:30–9p
An evening of craft beer, food, music, and rooftop views in support of the Giving Voice Foundation, which provides free programs that bring connection, education, and support to individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.
Tickets
YELP! Fall into Cincy
ArtsConnect, 6:30–9:30p
Indoor/outdoor fall festival with 30+ vendors, BLINK-inspired Charley Harper projections lighting up the building, live demonstrations, live music, and food trucks.
$20 suggested donation
Family Astronomy Night
Cincinnati Observatory, 7–8:30p
Evening includes viewing through a telescope (if clear), quick presentation on stars, and a hands-on space activity or craft. Geared for families with children 5–12 years old.
Tickets
Films at the Factory: The Mighty Ducks
Braxton Factory 52, 7:30–10p
Movie night at the greenspace. Bring your own blanket.
Free admission
Thursday–Sunday
Oktoberfest
Braxton Factory 52
Featuring food, drinks, games, and live music.
Free admission
Talk Low Music Festival 2026
Multiple Venues
Five days of experimental music from around the world to various venues across Downtown, Over-The-Rhine and Northside neighborhoods.
Whispering Beard Folk Festival
Carriage House Farm
A celebration of music, story, and community headlined by The Tillers, Possessed by Paul James, and Krystal Peterson.
Tickets
Friday
Grand Opening
The Bagelry Montgomery
11013 Montgomery Road
Celebrate the grand opening of The Bagelry’s third location (OTR, Oakley).
Don’t Dump the Nati
841 W 6th Street, 9a–1p
Free, centralized drop-off location for city residents to dispose of and recycle items that frequently contribute to illegal dumping.
Proof of residency required
Nine t(w)o Five: Dolly Parton Day
Kenton County Public Library, 9a–5p
KCPL will celebrate the iconic life and enduring legacy of Dolly Parton, the songwriter behind the hit song “9 to 5,” with a special commemorative event featuringmusic, crafts, photo opportunities, a showing of 9 to 5, a Dolly-themed PlayArt Storytime, T-shirt screen printing and more.
Free admission
9/25 (9 to 5) Day at The Banks
The Banks, 4–9:25p
Dolly Parton celebration at participating Banks businesses featuring themed cocktails, music, and a children’s book drive supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Dolly inspired attire encouraged and donations of new children’s books appreciated
Art After Dark: Japan at CAM
Cincinnati Art Museum, 5–9p
Celebrate Japanese art and culture, with J-pop provided by DJs from Glotaku, performances by Cincinnati Dayton Taiko Drum Group, learning (and sampling—while supplies last) about Japanese teas with Churchill’s Fine Teas, exploring Japanese art in the East Asian galleries, Gifts from Japan special feature, and painting your own koi with Asianati, which will become part of the art installation at the Asianati Night Market during BLINK.
Free admission; 21+
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.
Free admission
Final Friday
OTR, 5–9p
Building on the tradition started by Pendleton Art Center 34 years ago, Final Friday will be expanding across OTR, spanning from Pendleton Street to Main Street, all the way over to Vine Street, with activations at Ziegler Park and Imagination Alley.
Click here for participating locations
Glimpse at Elm Street Plaza
Elm Street Plaza, 6–8p
Get excited for BLINK! Control and become part of the art with a celebration of light, music, and public interactive art. Each night they’ll be creating a fully interactive projection mapping display on the fly incorporating live video, sound activation, laser light shows, and music.
Free admission
Opening Night: Halloween Haunt
Kings Island, 6–midnight
Select nights
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. Additional attractions available for purchase. Intended for mature audiences and not recommended for ages under 13. No Boo Necklaces available.
Tour de Cincinnati Guide to BLINK 2026
Free Summer Concert Series
Augustana with Joe Jordan
Fountain Square, 7–10p
Free and open to the public
Night Sky Social
Rhinegeist Rooftop, 7–11p
The Cincinnati Astronomical Society will be onsite with telescopes and team members to teach you about the constellations. There will be themed cocktails available at the rooftop bar.
Free and open to all ages
Friday and Saturday
Loveland Oktoberfest
Nisbet Park
Food, drinks, music, and activities in heart of Downtown Loveland.
Free admission (a wristband for $5 which includes unlimited play time in the Kids’ Zone)
Friday–Sunday
Luxe Living Home Tour
NKY
Explore eight luxury homes and along the way enter to win over $2,500 worth of luxury prizes. Remaining dates: October 2–4.
Oktoberfest 2026
Hofbräuhaus Newport
Three weekends of Haus favorites, world-famous Oktoberfest bier, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun. Remaining dates: September 25–27.
Football Watch Parties and Season-Long Raffle
Wings & Rings (Finneytown and Beckett Ridge locations)
Football is back and they will have weekend specials to giveaways to celebrate:
Fridays: half price appetizers from 3p (happy hour) until close and Kids Eat Free (one free kids meal per paying adult meal)
Saturdays, 12–8p: half price appetizers
Sundays, 12–8p: half price appetizers and drink specials
ALL SEASON LONG NFL RAFFLE every Sunday during the 1p and 4p games:
– Receive 1 raffle ticket for every $10 spent (e.g., a $100 check = 10 tickets)
– One winner will be selected every Sunday for a prize valued at $100
– Winners are drawn during the 4th quarter of the 4p games and do not need to be present
Grand Prize Raffle: All tickets earned throughout the season will be entered into a drawing during the Big Game for a chance to win a 65″ Smart TV.
Saturday
RIDE Cincinnati 2026
Sawyer Point, 6:30a–2p
Distances available are a 4-mile closed to traffic loop, and 30-,50-, and 60-mile open road courses. Funds raised through Ride Cincinnati benefit cancer research, education, and care right here in our community. Post-Ride party for registered riders will follow at Sawyer Point with complimentary food, drinks, a live DJ and more.
Register here
Fairy Tale Festival
Glenwood Gardens, 9a–3p
Weekend filled with wonder and excitement designed especially for children, featuring fairy tale characters, real-life fairy, face painting, hair braiding, vendor booths, and food truck fare.
Tickets here
10 Years of Streetside
Streetside Brewery, 10a
Live music, new releases, and updated favorites.
Free admission
Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest
Sonder Brewing, 10a
Start the day with a Oktoberfest 5K Run/Walk at 10, followed by German-style beers from Sonder Brewing & their local brewery friends, festive food, live music, dancing, games, raffles, local shopping, and family-friendly activities.
Free admission to Oktoberfest; register for the 5K run/walk here
Hyde Park Market
1345 Grace Avenue, 10a–3p
Local curated artisan market
Free admission
ArtisanFest513 Small Business Flea
Washington Park, 10a–4p
Discover unique, handmade goods from local artisans, makers, and small businesses.
Free admission
Gemstone Jamboree
JL Jewelers, 10a–5p
Live music, kids activities, gemstone identification, fossils, local artists, sales & discounts, and giveaways.
Hops & Hyzers Fall Tournament
Winton Woods, 11a–4p
Annual disc golf tournament open to all ages and abilities, especially those within the beginner to intermediate levels of play. $35 entry fee includes play, drink ticket, raffle ticket, and swag bag. Awards celebration will follow at HighGrain Brentwood at 7p.
Book a tee time
Save iNK Party
507 6th Avenue, Dayton, Kentucky, 11a–10p
The only independent zine/comic store in the area; a third space for creatives.
Brentwood Oktoberfest
HighGrain Brentwood, 12p
Live music, caricature drawings, ArtsConnect and Y on site, and Bling Bango Jewelry, plus stein holding competitions and all day games.
Free admission, family friendly
Te Amo Cincy
Rhinegeist, 12–3p
In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Rhinegeist has partnered with the nonprofit LULAC to create lively experiences in the taproom to commemorate Hispanic & Latinx culture and communities.
Free admission
Mt. Airy TrailFest
Mt. Airy Forest (Oak Ridge Lodge), 12–4p
Free community festival celebrating the outdoors in Cincinnati, featuring live music, guided trail activities, local vendors and nonprofits, entertainment for children, and local food trucks and beer.
Free admission
CliftonFest
Clifton Gaslight District (Ludlow Ave), 12–10p
Annual celebration of music and art, complete with a full day of live music (20 local music acts), 40+ arts and crafts vendors, food, 25+ chalk artists transforming the street into a colorful open-air gallery, and so much more.
Free admission
Sign Crafting Saturday
American Sign Museum, 1–3p
Explore the skills needed to become an expert sign maker. Play with different materials each month as you learn about different elements of sign making.
Included in museum admission
2026 Cincinnati Moon Festival
Fountain Square, 2–7p
Presented by Asianati and Visit Cincy, the Cincinnati Moon Festival is a free, family-friendly event with live cultural performances, free mooncake tastings, tea tastings and tea ceremony experiences, interactive cultural exhibits, hands-on crafts, and activities for all ages.
Free admission
Unique and Fun Handlettering Workshop
The Sticker Shop, 5p
Learn a few new skills to help you elevate your own lettering, as well new techniques for creatively embellishing text in your written work (e.g. shade and shadow, patterns, banners and color). All materials will be provided. Designed for adults, but ages 13+ are welcome.
Tickets
Sing Her Garden Benefit Show for HER Cincinnati
Native Roots Sustainable Landscapes + Plant Market, 5–8p
A benefit show supporting HER Cincinnati’s Anna Louise Inn garden courtyard renovation. There will be live music, food, and a silent auction.
Sunset Skate
Riverfront Rink, 7–10p
Wide World of Cincy Sports Celebration with DJ V Vibez
Free admission and rental skates; beverages and snacks available for purchase
Sunday
Opening Day: Kings Island Tricks and Treats
Kings Island, 11a
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.
Included in daily admission
REC Fest
Sawyer Point, 12–6p
16+ niche sports are coming together to showcase their talents and provide the community the opportunity to learn the variety of sports/games available here in Greater Cincinnati. There will also be food trucks, music, and more.
Free admission (parking closeby is $5; parking is free along Riverside Drive with more of a walk)
Learn to Skate
Riverfront Rink, 2–5p
All ages; free admission and free skate rental
Tea Dance
Rhinegeist, 4–7p
Tea Dance Cincinnati X Rhinegeist X Hotmess Sports
2026 Bengals Game Dey Guide
Sports
Final Series of the Season
Reds @ Blue Jays
Friday at 7:07p
Saturday at 3:07p
Sunday at 3:07p
Watch: Reds TV; Listen: 700 WLW
FC Cincinnati @ Montréal
Saturday at 7:30p
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: ESPN1530
Week Three: Bengals @ Steelers
Sunday at 1p
Watch: CBS; Listen: WEBN 102.7, 700 WLW, ESPN1530
Ongoing
Free Daily Public Tours
Cincinnati Art Museum
Tuesday–Sunday, 1p
Thursday, 6:30p
Free admission
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
through October 1
Free Admission
Contemporary Arts Center
Enjoy free admission to the Creativity Center and the Collective Gallery during exhibition installation.
through October 2
Coworking Coworking Pop Up
Coworking Workspace at BasketShop Gallery
Open Monday through Friday, 10a–3p
through October 18
Yayoi Kusama: All the Eternal Love I Have for Pumpkins
Cincinnati Art Museum, 11a
All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins illustrates Kusama’s characteristic themes, including infinity, the sublime, and obsessive repetition. Tickets are available online only and are released one month prior to your visit date.
Check back often to reserve yours
through November 1
Ohio Renaissance Festival
Renaissance Park, 10:30a
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 January 4, 2027
LEGO® Jurassic World: The Exhibition
Featuring more than 50 massive dinosaurs, iconic scenes, and interactive props made from over six million LEGO® bricks. You can also build your own LEGO scene and add your own plate to a communal mystery mosaic. On view through January 4, 2027.
Exhibition ticket required
Click Here for Recurring Weekly Events in Cincinnati
Tickets and Registration for Future Events
Queen City Zumbini
LilyPad Cincinnati, September 2–October 21, 9:15–10a
Weekly Zumbini classes on Wednesdays. Click here for 8-week session and here for single classes.
Cincinnati Design Week 2026
Multiple Venues, September 28–October 2
Full lineup of design events, including branding sessions, interactive lectures, workshops, and panel discussions.
Tickets available now
13th Annual Slice Night
Yeatman’s Cove, September 30, 5:30–8:30p
An evening of unlimited pizza along the Cincinnati riverfront, where you can sample a variety of pizza from 10 greater Cincinnati pizzerias.
Tickets
BLINK Tasting Tours
Findlay Market, October 8–11
Lunch tour: 12:30–2p
Happy hour tour: 3:30–5p
Take a full historical of tour of Findlay Market and the new and existing BLINK murals in the neighborhood. You will stop at 5 participating businesses along the way to enjoy food and drinks.
Tickets
Mary Poppin’s Jr.
Emery Theatre, October 9–25
Click here to view The Children’s Theatre’s 2026–27 season
Gays Before Time
Covington, October 17, 2–10p
Jurassic LGBTQ+ bar crawl hosted by Midwestern Lesbian.
CMC After Hours: Halloween Edition
Cincinnati Museum Center, October 22, 7–10p
21+ night at the museum, complete with themed programming and interactive experiences. Food and drinks available for purchase; costumes encouraged.
Tickets
Party in the House
Mercantile Immersive, October 23, 6–9p
Benefiting New Life Furniture Bank, the evening will include a dit-down dinner, open bar, one-of-a-kind tablescapes, and inspiring stories of impact.
Tickets
Vintage Market Days of Dayton-Cincinnati
“Collected & Curated”
Greene County Fairgrounds (Xenia), October 23–25
Upscale, vintage-inspired, indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, vintage, furniture, boutique clothing, jewelry, handmade goods, home décor, food trucks, seasonal plantings, and more.
Tickets
Hand Lettering Your Holiday Envelopes
The Sticker Shop, November 14, 5p
An evening of creativity and connection as we learn the art of hand lettering and fun flourishes just in time for the holidays. There will also be light snacks and some supplies will be provided.
Tickets
OMNIMAX® Dinner Dates
Cincinnati Museum Center, 6:30p
November 20: T.Rex
CMC’s take on an immersive “dinner and a date,” complete with a themed three-course menu (guiding you with the tools and skills to cook through it together). Registration includes cooking demonstration and OMNIMAX® screening.
21+
Bluey’s Big Play
Aronoff Center, January 2–3, 2027
Back for three performances at the Aronoff, featuring an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm and new music by Bluey composer Joff Bush.
New To Do
SCPA Cincinnati Adoption Center
1312 Main Street
King Pigeon
2436 Gilbert Avenue
Bar Rosso
Steak, frites, vermouth.
Now taking reservations
Goodwill Colerain Resource Hub
6401 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239
Ohio Valley Goodwill to open second outlet and first-ever resource hub outside main campus.
Camp Washington Skate Park
1201 Stock Avenue
Mariemont Theatre
6906 Wooster Pike
Anchor Wellness Center
8044 Montgomery Road, Suite 160, 4–7p
Newly expanded space.
The Bagel Group
4172 Hamilton Avenue (Northside)
Hand-rolled bagels and steamed sandwiches
18 Best Places to Travel in October travelandleisure.com
Cincinnati Named a Top City for Recreation wallethub.com
Cincinnati’s Culinary Scene is Once Again Nationally Recognized citybeat.com
Taste of Belgium Founder to Open New Concept citybeat.com
United Airlines Adds Nonstop CVG-San Francisco Flight citybeat.com
