Enjoy Kentucky’s Bourbon Culture in a safe, welcoming and inviting way. Queer Kentucky is proud to introduce their "Bourbon & Belonging: Kentucky's Queer Bourbon Week", an LGBTQ+ inclusive Bourbon festival. Bourbon & Belonging will take place October 1-4, 2026, all across…
- Blooms & Berries Farm Market
- Recurring daily
Fall on the Farm is back at Blooms & Berries Farm Market, and 2026 brings even more to explore. Voted Cincinnati CityBeat’s Best Pumpkin Patch six years running, this family-friendly event delivers a full day of farm fun for all ages and is open daily Sept. 19 through Nov. 1…
- Fountain Square
- Recurring weekly on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Grab a friend or co-worker and enjoy your lunch hour on Fountain Square! Grab some good eats from a variety of local food trucks parked right on the Square, or grab takeout from a neighboring restaurant in the Fountain District. Visit Street Food Finder’s website to view the…
- Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Inspired by movies like "Ocean’s Eleven," "Now You See Me" and "The Sting," this theatrical caper is a high-tech mystery for the stage. When Marvin assembles a team of professional thieves to pull off one last job, the heist goes sideways into a web of danger, betrayal and…
Join Wenzel Distillery, Food Network champion Chef Christian Gill and the Culinary Gang for an exclusive, live-fire, four-course dinner celebrating the full circle of Kentucky agriculture. Each course features thoughtfully selected Bourbon, craft cocktail or wine pairings…
- Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
This world premiere delivers biting satire of the current media environment and will no doubt get people talking. When an unplanned guest is added to the mix of standard talking heads during a live news talk show, the conversation goes off the rails, and the show descends into…
Calling all brew fans – join the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden for its annual beer-tasting event! Zoo Brew will feature a variety of beers from local establishments at nearly 20 different stations throughout the Zoo. Stroll the Zoo sampling beer in your complimentary…
Catch comedy legend Bobcat Goldthwait live at Commonwealth Comedy Club in Dayton, Kentucky, just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Goldthwait first appeared on “Late Night with David Letterman” at age 20 and has since built a celebrated career as a stand-up comedian, actor…
Get ready for a night of screams, scares and thrills at Halloween Haunt at Kings Island. On select nights, Sept. 25-Oct. 31, the park transforms into a terrifying Halloween experience featuring haunted mazes, sinister scare zones, live entertainment and your favorite rides after…
- Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
- Recurring daily
Get ready for an epic adventure at the Cincinnati Museum Center, where Ryan “Brickman” McNaught brings Jurassic World to life with more than 6 million LEGO bricks. Step through the iconic park gates, encounter life-size dinosaurs including T. rex, Triceratops and Velociraptors…
- Neusole Glassworks
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Looking for a fun and unique autumn activity? Head to Neusole Glassworks Pumpkin Blow and create your own pumpkin from hot, molten glass. Guests aged 5 and older can participate, making this a fun activity for the whole family. Don’t miss the chance to experience the magic of…
- Fountain Square
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
Salsa on the Square — brought to you by P&G — is back every Thursday! The event features live local and regional Latin bands specializing in Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Latin Jazz. In addition to the live music, grab a loved one and head to the dance floor as local dance…
This Halloween season, dare to enter one of the nation's best haunted house attractions, The Dent Schoolhouse. Held at an institute built in the 1800s, learn the bone-chilling backstory of the once-thriving school's demise and the reasons for its abrupt closure. Explore the eerie…
- Cincinnati Art Museum
- Recurring daily
"Yayoi Kusama: All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins" (2016) features an array of yellow gourds in various sizes, adorned with black polka dots and surrounded by mirrors. The result is an immersive installation that allows visitors to become part of the artwork as they…
- Fountain Square
- Recurring weekly on Friday
Head to the Fifth Third Bank Center Stage every Friday night to hear music from the 513 fill the air! This season’s lineup is curated by Inhailer Radio. Click the "Visit Website" button above to check out this year's music lineup.
Get ready for a spine-tingling adventure at Cincinnati Fear Fest, one of Ohio’s premier Halloween destinations. Experience three haunted houses, terrifying scare zones and a twisted Halloween town filled with themed shops, food, drinks, live entertainment and surprises around…
Uncover Cincinnati's darker side on this limited-edition seasonal tour from the Brewing Heritage Trail. Hear chilling stories of grave robbing, a murderous saloon owner and other deadly events that once made headlines in the Queen City. This unique experience goes beyond…
- Recurring daily
Celebrate German heritage and Bavarian tradition at the Donauschwaben Oktoberfest. Enjoy an authentic Oktoberfest experience featuring more than 30 imported and domestic beers, homemade German specialties, pit-roasted Bavarian pork and chicken, sausage, stuffed cabbage, goulash…
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Get ready for a glowing fall tradition at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Jack O’ Lantern Glow. The annual event features more than 5,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns lining a themed pumpkin trail filled with lights, sounds and special effects. Explore imaginative…
- Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
Prepare for the most spine-chilling experience of your life at one of the nation’s No. 1 haunted scream parks, Land of Illusion. Located between Cincinnati and Dayton, Land of Illusion Haunted Scream Park combines haunted attractions, live entertainment, food, drinks, rides…
In partnership with Inhailer Radio, Fountain Square is launching Visit Cincy Presents 513 Airwaves — a new Friday night concert series highlighting local and regional artists throughout the summer season. Curated by the Inhailer team, the series will feature a mix of emerging…
Discover Cincinnati’s creative side during Cincinnati Art Week, an annual celebration of art, ideas and creativity taking place Oct. 3-10, 2026, in Over-the-Rhine. Presented by ArtsWave and Fifth Third, the event is a project by Cincy Nice in partnership with No Standing…
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
Every Thursday night, Nice Life OTR transforms into a space where music, movement and creative expression come together for Femme Frequency, a 21+ weekly nightlife experience hosted by DJ Ruze. Femme Frequency centers femme-forward talent with a rotating lineup of artists, makers…
Travel back to the Middle Ages and experience an authentic 16th-century England celebration during the Ohio Renaissance Festival! Explore the 35-acre permanent village as it transforms into England's fantastical era. Across 22 stages, enjoy 67 shows and 169 daily performances…
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Catch a breeze and vibe at the Riverfront Skating Rink! Sunset Skate is a festival-style celebration of summer with DJ sets, roller skating, table tennis, cornhole and a rotation of themes and vendors to enjoy summer nights in a beautiful waterfront park setting.
- Cincinnati Open Sporting Club
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Social Saturdays are back at Cincinnati Open Sporting Club! Head to the club every Saturday for free open play on the pickleball, padel and tennis courts, plus live music on the Terrace. Players of all skill levels are welcome to join the open play. Paddles and balls are…
Visit Gorman Heritage Farm this fall for its annual Sunflower Festival! Bring the entire family as you frolic through acres of sunflower fields and cut your own sunflowers to keep for just $1. Enjoy food trucks, craft vendors, education stations, live music, hayrides and more…
MAMMOTH Music & Arts Festival is a free, family-friendly event celebrating the local community and music history of Newport, KY. The festival spans multiple outdoor and indoor stages with 30+ artists across various genres (punk, bluegrass, hip-hop, jazz), along with fine art…
Be part of a milestone moment for Art on Vine as the beloved local market debuts at Elm Street Plaza. You’ll be among the first to experience this stunning new community space while exploring a lively showcase of local artists, makers and creators from across Cincinnati. From…
Cheer on the Bengals as they play the Jacksonville Jaguars in Paycor Stadium. Paycor Stadium, known as The Jungle, is located along the riverfront in downtown Cincinnati and is one of the best places to watch a football game.
There’s always something worth sipping at The Lackman. Each month, enjoy a guided tasting featuring a selection of standout bottles, brands and pours. Learn something new, sample something delicious and find a new favorite along the way. Upcoming tastings include: Sept. 14…
Get an early look at BLINK 2026 before the festival officially opens. Join Pig Works and BLINK, Illuminated by ArtsWave, for a unique night run through downtown Cincinnati. Starting at Elm Street Plaza, participants will follow a 2.6-mile route featuring select BLINK…
Keep the night going after BLINK: Run the Night at the official after-party at Elm Street Plaza. Celebrate your finish with fellow runners and enjoy the post-race atmosphere in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. More details coming soon!
Sink your teeth into a hilarious new take on the world’s most famous vampire! Filled with outrageous twists, playful innuendo and more laughs than you can count, this delightful romp reimagines Bram Stoker’s gothic classic like you’ve never seen before. This dangerously debonair…
- Tin Roof
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Wednesdays are for karaoke at Tin Roof. Sing your heart out during the weekly karaoke dance party while enjoying $6 Tito's, $5 Sun Cruisers and $4 Green Teas.
- Recurring daily
Fuel up before BLINK at the return of the Asianati Night Market, where the sights, sounds and flavors of Asian night markets come to Cincinnati. Opening at 5 p.m., two hours before BLINK lights up the city, the Night Market is the perfect place to grab a bite, explore…
- Recurring daily
The Nation’s largest immersive art event, BLINK, lights up the Cincy Region for 4 days every other year. This engaging celebration of art and light is family-friendly, free, and welcomes everyone to bask in its glow. This festival features over 80 interactive installations by…
Experience the magic of BLINK at Music Hall during BLINK in the Ballroom, where the iconic venue comes alive with music, light and flair. Presented by Friends of Music Hall and Cincinnati Arts Association, the event features talented theatre organist Trent Sims performing a…
The Come Worship! Tour is an invitation from CeCe Winans to bring together audiences of every generation, ethnicity and denomination while worshipping Jesus as a unified congregation. Winans is excited to bring some of the biggest worship leaders for an evening designed to be…
- Recurring daily
Experience BLINK from the heart of Findlay Market with an indoor space to relax, grab a drink and take a break from the action. From 6:30-10:30 p.m., Coughlin Commons provides comfortable seating, clean restrooms and a place to enjoy food from Findlay Market vendors while taking…
Join Bader and Simon for a special audiovisual exhibition celebrating BLINK. Featuring a new installation by artist V.L. Cox, the exhibition brings together Marian Anderson’s historic performance of “My Country, ’Tis of Thee” with video excerpts from “Who Are the People of…
Get ready to light up Cincinnati as Ready. Set. BLINK! officially kicks off BLINK 2026. The Opening Ceremony launches BLINK’s four-day celebration with an expanded experience featuring interactive light installations, live performances, hands-on activities and opportunities to…
- Recurring daily
Shop vintage-style and secondhand treasures during BLINK 2026 at the Retro Thrifting BLINK Pop-Up Cincinnati, hosted by Girlfriendz Networking Group LLC at Epic Event Gallery. Browse GirlfriendzCloset’s collection of affordable women’s thrifted and vintage fashion, including…
See BLINK through a local perspective with Urban Hikers’ guided walking tours featuring the festival’s biggest immersive art, projection mapping, murals and light installations. Along the way, local guides share the neighborhoods and stories that make Cincinnati unique. Tours…
- Findlay Market
- Recurring daily
Join Findlay Market for BLINK Tasting Tours, a flavorful journey through Cincinnati’s oldest public market. Explore Market Square, sample local dishes and drinks, and discover new and recent BLINK murals throughout the market. Experience the history, food and art that make…
Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughs as acclaimed comedian Mike Epps brings his signature humor and larger-than-life personality to Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati. Mike Epps currently stars in and executive produces the hit Netflix comedy series "The Upshaws," which has…
Join the murder mystery experience that puts you in the spotlight. This interactive comedic dinner theater experience puts you at the center of the action, where you can become a detective, a suspect, or even the killer. As you enjoy a mouthwatering three-course meal, you’ll…
Bee-lieve it, girlfriend — Cincinnati has a women’s half marathon made for a weekend with the girls. The Queen Bee Half Marathon combines fitness, fun and philanthropy, raising support for local charities that focus on women. Race weekend brings plenty of pampering, swag and…
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Join the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden for a boo-tacular celebration during HallZOOween! Included with zoo admission, this family-friendly Halloween event features trick-or-treating, animal encounters, games, costumes and more. Visit trick-or-treat stations throughout the…
Discover the stories of the women who helped shape Over-the-Rhine on this guided walking tour. Beginning at Washington Park, explore the roles women played in work, childbirth and motherhood, and social activism while learning about their lasting impact on the neighborhood's…
The Country Music Hall of Fame group Alabama is bringing its critically acclaimed Live in Concert tour to Truist Arena in Highland Heights, Kentucky, with The Oak Ridge Boys as special guests. With more than 33 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and timeless…
The FC Cincinnati 2026 season is here! Come and experience professional soccer like never before at TQL Stadium — home of FC Cincinnati — located in the heart of Cincinnati’s West End. Be among the sea of die-hard fans dressed in orange and blue as you cheer during each…
2026 is the 20th season for the Black-n-Bluegrass Roller Derby! Come experience all the hard hitting excitement and the most fun you can have on 8 wheels. Home bouts are held at The Armory in Fort Thomas. Doors open at 5:30pm and the bout starts at 6:00pm. Seating is limited so…
Embrace the vibrancy of Cincinnati by supporting small businesses at The City Flea – the city's monthly curated urban flea market. Nestled in the heart of Washington Park, this event invites you to join a captivating shopping experience with your loved ones. Wander through…
Discover timeless treasures at the Burlington Antique Show, just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. This year, the show celebrates 45 years of outdoor, family-friendly fun. Each spring, it brings the tri-state together for a day of shopping, exploring and uncovering hidden gems…
The FC Cincinnati 2026 season is here! Come and experience professional soccer like never before at TQL Stadium — home of FC Cincinnati — located in the heart of Cincinnati’s West End. Be among the sea of die-hard fans dressed in orange and blue as you cheer during each…
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multisensory musical experience to some of Cincinnati's most inspiring venues. Get tickets to experience the music of Michael Jackson at Memorial Hall, where the gentle glow of candlelight creates an unforgettable atmosphere…
Get up close with some of the world’s most fascinating creatures at the Cin City Reptile Show, the Tri-State area’s premier monthly reptile event. Explore thousands of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and more, while browsing a wide selection of supplies and feeders to help…
For almost a century, the Betty Boop character has won hearts and inspired fans around the world with her trademark looks, voice and style. Now, in "BOOP! The Musical," Betty’s dream of an ordinary day off from being a superstar in her black-and-white world leads to a “bright and…
Experience Boone County Distilling Company after hours with a guided distillery tour and tasting. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the distilling process, learn about the company’s bourbon story and enjoy the distillery atmosphere after dark. The tour concludes with a five-sample…
This Halloween season, have a haunting good time while enjoying craft beers during the HallowEve Brew Bash at Ault Park! Each ticket includes 10 five-ounce tastings from some of Cincinnati’s best craft breweries. While sampling craft beers, dance to '70s hits — including…
Dark Market returns with over 35 of the Midwest’s most talented artists, makers and curators! Step into a whimsical world of mystics, curiosities, tarot, herbology, alchemy, apothecary treasures and oddities. Discover one-of-a-kind creations, enjoy live music, savor delicious…
The Boos & Booze Halloween Bar Crawl is creeping into town, and it’s set to be bigger, spookier and more boozy than ever. Dare to crawl through six-plus haunted hotspots in Cincinnati as you summon both kinds of spirits, dance with the undead and compete for cash in the…
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music when Usher and Chris Brown bring The R&B Tour to Paycor Stadium. The highly anticipated concert brings together two of R&B’s most celebrated performers for an evening filled with chart-topping hits, signature dance moves and…
- Cincinnati Music Hall
- Recurring daily
Coffee and tea lovers, get ready to experience the Midwest’s premier celebration of all things caffeinated at the Cincinnati Coffee Festival. Sample hundreds of free tastings from over 60 vendors, featuring specialty coffees and teas, pastries, chocolates and savory bites, plus…
First Face Off/ $2 Hot Dogs, $2 Sodas and $ 2 Beers The Cincinnati Cyclones are the city's two-time Kelly Cup Champion of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) and an affiliate of the National Hockey League's Toronto Maple Leafs. In Cincy, hockey is more than just a game. It's…
Join Court Street Plaza for a monthly tasting tour celebrating diverse bites and sips. Take your taste buds on a guided stroll through Court Street Plaza's culinary scene during Flavor of Court Street, presented by CVG. The tasting tour features small bites and sips from…
Get ready for a hauntingly good night of food, film and fright! Join Solenne Catering for a movie-inspired dining experience based on Disney’s The Haunted Mansion. Settle in for a screening of the beloved film while enjoying a multi-course dinner featuring dishes drawn from its…
Step into a world of creativity and excitement as the Cincinnati Art Museum's galleries come to life during Art After Dark! On the last Friday of every month, enjoy exclusive after-hours access to stunning exhibitions, live entertainment that fills the space with energy and…
The FC Cincinnati 2026 season is here! Come and experience professional soccer like never before at TQL Stadium — home of FC Cincinnati — located in the heart of Cincinnati’s West End. Be among the sea of die-hard fans dressed in orange and blue as you cheer during each…
