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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
August 31–September 6
Week Two: Wayfarer X Etxe
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.
Wednesday
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.
Grand Opening
Goodwill Colerain Resource Hub, 9:30–10:30a
Ohio Valley Goodwill to open second outlet and first-ever resource hub outside main campus. 6401 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239.
$5 Burger Wednesday
Arnolds Bar & Grill
There is also live bluegrass on Wednesdays from 6 to 8.
Yappy Hour
Washington Park, 6–8p
This month’s theme: Sit Happens: The Speed Sit Challenge. Is your pup well-trained? Whoever can sit the fastest wins!
Free admission
Bombshell: Sapphic and Trans Pool Party
Ziegler Park Pool, 7–10p
Drinks, cannon ball contest, and music. Hosted by Midwestern Lesbian.
Tickets
Fall in Cincinnati 2026
Thursday
Teen Talent Show
Great Lawn at Zeigler Park (above the parking garage), 4p
From auditions that took place on August 27 and 28. Special Guests DJ Bravo and @lantanaeasy will be helping them judge.
1st Place: $100
2nd Place: $50
3rd Place: $25
Free and open to the public
Films at the Factory: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Braxton Factory 52, 7:30–10p
Movie night at the greenspace. Bring your own blanket.
Free admission
Friday
Oktoberfest
Streetside Brewery, 5p
Free admission
Free Music Fridays: The Taste of Emo
MadTree Oakley Taproom, 7–10p
Free admission
Friday–Sunday
60th Oktoberfest Celebration
Liberty Home Association (Hamilton)
German food and live music, as well as the 10th annual car show on Sunday.
$5 admission
Saturday
ArtisanFest513 Vintage Market
Washington Park, 9a–2p
Discover unique, handmade goods from local artisans, makers, and small businesses.
Free admission
WestSide Market Pumpkin Patch at the Market
Westwood Town Hall, 10a–3p
Small business market with 100+ vendors, food, family friendly activities, and music in the heart of Westwood.
Free admission
Loveland Art Festival
Whistle Stop Clay Works, 10a–4p
Opening Day: 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. Through November 1.
Weekends and Labor Day
2nd Annual Anderson Parks Oktoberfest
Beech Acres Park, 11a–8p
Food from local vendors, music, men’s and women’s stein hoisting championships, and family-friendly activities.
Free admission
Queen City Queer History Tour (Sin City)
General James Taylor Park (Newport), 12–1:30p
Join historian and Northern Kentucky native Christoper Reihl for an immersive walking tour exploring the hidden queer history of Newport’s infamous “Sin City.”
Tickets
Sticker Trading
The Sticker Shop, 1–3p
First Saturday of every month.
Open to adults and kids of all ages
Opening Night: Corner of the Sky: The Songs of Stephen Schwartz
Ensemble Theatre, September 5–27
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
Sunday
Tri-State Antique Market
Lawrenceburg, IN Fairgrounds, 6a–3p
Indiana’s largest antiques and vintage-only market, featuring 125+ dealers every first Sunday of each month, May through October.
$5 admission (cash only); under 18 free
32nd Annual Rubber Duck Regatta
Ohio River
Buy a duck, feed a child. Every $5 duck you buy provides up to 30 meals for a child facing hunger in our area.
WEBN Fireworks and Riverfest
Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove, 12p
Riverfest starts at noon, with local food vendors, live music, and fun activities for the whole family followed by the midwest’s largest fireworks display with music from WEBN (102.7) to accompany the fireworks show starting at 9:05p.
Free admission
Art on Vine
Elm Street Plaza, 12–6p
Local artists and makers showcasing and selling fine arts and handmade goods every first Sunday of the month.
Free admission
NamasDey
Paycor Stadium, 7–8p (9p for VIP)
Yoga with a purpose to benefit YWCA Greater Cincinnati. Enjoy a 50-minute yoga session on the field. Upgrade to VIP for a post-event happy hour with drinks, light bites, and a surprise gift.
$15 admission, $50 for VIP experience
Monday
Labor Day
Labor Day Picnic
Stricker’s Grove, 12–8p (rides close from 4 to 5 for dinner)
Stricker’s Grove is only open to the public four days a year. Food and alcohol available for purchase on-site. You can also bring your own food.
$22 admission (kids under 2 free) includes all rides all day, 18-hole mini golf, unlimited soft drinks
Sports
Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres
Monday at 6:40p Senior Days
Tuesday at 6:40p 3-2-1 Tuesdays
Wednesday at 12:40p Business Day Special
Watch: Reds TV; Listen: 700 WLW
Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Friday at 6:10p Fireworks Friday
Saturday at 6:40p Elly De La Cruz Bobblehead
Sunday at 12:10p Family Discount Days
Watch: Reds TV; Listen: 700 WLW
Final Homestand of the Season
Florence Y’alls vs. Windy City Thunderbolts
Thomas More Stadium
Friday at 7:03p Fan Appreciation Night and Firework Friday
Saturday at 6:36p Oktoberfest + Rockin’ Saturday
Sunday at 1:07p Family Sunday + Bark in the Park
FC Cincinnati v. DC United
TQL Stadium
Saturday at 7:30p
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: 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
Now Showing at the OMNIMAX®
Arctic: Our Frozen Planet
Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch
T.Rex
Cincinnati Museum Center’s Dinosaur Hall and paleontologist Dr. Glenn Storrs make a cameo in a special version of T. REX, screening only at Cincinnati Museum Center’s OMNIMAX® Theater.
Tuesday OMNIMAX® Classics
12:30p
Click here to view the schedule of different classics showing each week.
Recurring
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri
FSQ Eats
Fountain Square, 11a–2p
Food trucks daily (except Tuesdays) on the Square.
Through October 30
Monday
Kids Crew
The Lawn at Newport on the Levee, 11a
Weekly event for littles featuring a new organization and theme for each week.
Free admission
Girls Night
Cinful Eats
Girl Dinner special for just $20.
Tuesday
Pop-Up Play
Washington Park, 11a–1p
Games, adventures, craft projects and more. Weekly through September 1.
Strauss Troy Market
Fountain Square, 11a–2p
Alfresco lunch hour featuring live music and local food trucks.
Every Tuesday through October 27
Jazz at the Square
Fountain Square, 5–8p
Local and regional acts every Tuesday through October 27.
Free and open to the public
Cinema Tuesdays
Washington Park, 9–11p
Free admission
Thursday
Art Play
Contemporary Arts Center, 10:30a
Hands-on art making activities and yoga. Drop in spaces are available. Designed for children ages 2–6 and their parents or caregivers. (Older and younger siblings are welcome.)
$5 per child / Free for CAC Members or families with a valid SNAP or food assistance card (EBT)
Free Ziegler Workouts
Ziegler Park, 5–7p
5–6p: Shuffle Dancing
6–7p: Rollerskating with Next Level Skate School
Through October 29
Roots Revival
Washington Park, 6p
Thursdays through September 3.
Free admission
Rockin’ the Roebling
Lager House Schmidlapp Event Lawn, 6–9:30p
Live music featuring local and regional acts every Thursday through September 10.
Free and open to the public; view the music lineup here
Femme Frequency
Nice Life OTR, 8–10p
Recurring nightlife experience that blends music, movement, and creative expression; highlighting a rotating lineup of femme-forward artists, makers, and performers, concluding with a set by DJ Ruze.
21+
Friday
Pop Up Play
Ziegler Park, 3–5p
Games, adventures, craft projects, and more with a different organization each week.
Free admission, through October 2
Step by Step Dance Class
Fountain Square, 5–8p
Learn a new dance technique each week. For all ages and skill levels.
Free admission
Summer Music on the Rooftop
Braxton Covington, 7–11p
Live music and DJs every Friday and Saturday through September 26.
Free admission
Saturday
Saturday Hoops
Ziegler Park, 10a–1p
Volunteers connect one-on-one with kids through a variety of activities, such as crafts, basketball, speakers, reading, yoga, and more.
Free admission, through September 12
Fifth & Vine Live
Fountain Square, 7–10p
Cover and tribute bands from across the region every Saturday through October 3.
Free and open to the public
Summer Music on the Rooftop
Braxton Covington, 7–11p
Live music and DJs every Friday and Saturday through September 26.
Free admission
Sunday
Workouts on the Plaza
Elm Street Plaza, 11a–1p
Featuring yoga with Brandi Bee.
Free
Yoga
Riverfront Rink, 1–1:45p
Beginner friendly full body flow with Marie Asbury of Soaring Soul Wellness. Weekly through October 11.
Free
Yoga & Meditation
Eden Park, 3p
Every Sunday through October 11.
Free admission
through September 13
HOMEARAMA
The Estates at Bothe Farms
The region’s top builders, designers, and craftsmen to create a one-of-a-kind showcase of dream homes.
through October 11
A Living Museum of Botanical Splendor
Krohn Conservatory
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 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
Tickets and Registration for Future Events
Apply to be a participant in BLINK’s Opening Ceremony on October 8
Submissions end on September 11
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.
2026 Harvest Home Fair
Harvest Home Park, September 10–13
Parade (Thursday at 6p), live entertainment, food, rides and games, agricultural exhibits, and family fun for all ages. Proceeds from admission go right back into supporting the community.
Tickets
Music Under the Moon
Krippendorf Lodge at Cincinnati Nature Center, September 11, 7–10p
Summer concert series featuring Jim Trace & The Makers. There will also be a food truck with food for purchase, as well as wine, beer, and a signature foraged cocktail available for purchase. Other dates: July 24 and September 11 (ticket links at their respective dates).
21+; tickets
The Great Gatsby
Aronoff Center, September 15–27
Click here to view the entire 2026–2027 Broadway in Cincy season
The Kaplan New Works Series
Aronoff Center, September 18–26
Curated collection of fresh, world-premiere works from some of dance’s most sought-after choreographers. Staged in the intimate Jarson-Kaplan Theater at the Aronoff Center.
Click here to view the Ballet’s 2026–27 season
10th Annual Brews for Brains
Braxton Covington, September 24, 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
Family Astronomy Night
Cincinnati Observatory, September 24, 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
Unique and Fun Handlettering Workshop
The Sticker Shop, September 26, 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
Mary Poppin’s Jr.
Emery Theatre, October 9–25
Click here to view The Children’s Theatre’s 2026–27 season
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
Camp Washington Skate Park
1201 Stock Avenue
Mariemont Theatre
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
Alcove Summit Park
Featuring the same menu as the OTR location
Traveler’s Table
1011 S Fort Thomas Avenue
Island Frydays
5920 Hamilton Avenue
After two years, Island Frydays, a longtime restaurant dishing up Jamaican cuisine, has reopened a new bar and lounge in the heart of College Hill.
The Monarch House
1833 Sycamore Street
Coffee shop in an historic flatiron building.
Concorde Restaurant
4925 Whetsel Avenue
Tuesday–Thursday, 4-10p
Friday–Saturday, 4-11p
Elevated cuisine and thoughtfully curated wine and cocktails from a European-inspired menu.
Walk-ins welcome. You can also make reservations by calling (513) 790-4486
Hive & Comb
1235 Chase Avenue
Longtime local farmers market merchant is opening a storefront with honey, beekeeping equipment, balms, soaps, lotion bars, candles, and fresh bee pollen.
Madi’s Thrift Shoppe
5081 Glencrossing Way
Every purchase directly supports Madi’s House, a mental health hangout for recovering young adults.
Sublime Wine
Westwood’s natural wine bar.
3109 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
Tuesday–Thursday, 11a–7p, Friday–Saturday, 11a–8p
Skyline Chili Fountain Square
Skyline’s flagship location with 200 seats, 20-person bar, event room, merch shop, and exclusive menu items (including all day breakfast) will be open seven days a week from 8a to 10p.
Dis Und Dat
124 W Liberty Street
German variety store selling both novelties and everyday essentials—everything from newsboy caps and beer steins to umbrellas and candy.
Ferns & Fables
226 Front Street (New Richmond)
Books, plants, photography
A Cincinnati Photographer Might Have Been a Baron, But He Was a Lousy Detective cincinnatimagazine.com
Cincinnati Named a Top City for Recreation wallethub.com
Cincinnati’s Culinary Scene is Once Again Nationally Recognized citybeat.com
Fifty West, Rhinegeist Cleared to Resume THC Beverage Sales in Ohio citybeat.com
Iconic, Centuries-Old Cincinnati Event Venue to Reopen citybeat.com
Jeffery Harris to Revive His New Orleans Restaurant in New Pendleton Location citybeat.com
Northside Yacht Club Named One of USA TODAY’s Best Bars usatoday.com
Rhinegeist to Add Full-Service Restaurant, Catering Program in OTR Taproom Next Month citybeat.com
United Airlines Adds Nonstop CVG-San Francisco Flight citybeat.com
Valvoline to Move Global Headquarters Downtown Next Spring wlwt.com
