From Oktoberfest Zinzinnati to a Pitbull concert to numerous fall-themed festivals, here is your guide to the biggest, best events in Cincinnati this week.
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Monday, Sept. 14
Root for your favorite Cincy baseball team
The Reds play the Dodgers this week.
Details: 6:40 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 12:40 p.m. Thursday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. reds.com.
Grab a bite to eat at Fountain Square
At FSQ Eats, grab a coworker get a bite to eat at Fountain Square.
Details: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Runs through Oct. 30. myfountainsquare.com.
Sway to the rhythm at Jazz at the Park
Get ready to groove as a different local
and regional jazz act performs every Monday.
Details: 6-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Downtown. Runs Mondays through October 26. washingtonpark.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Shake those hips to Pitbull hits
Pitbull, as known as Mr. Worldwide, is bringing his I'm Back Tour to Riverbend this week. Joining him is rapper Lil Jon.
Details: 8 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. riverbend.org.
Experience the Roaring Twenties at 'The Great Gatsby'
See the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald brought to life. This new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Runs Sept. 15-27. cincinnatiarts.org.
Get ready to groove at Jazz at the Square
Enjoy live jazz music from local and regional acts. Grab your favorite drink and sway to the beat of a good tune.
Details: 5-8 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. Runs Tuesdays through Sept. 29. myfountainsquare.com.
See awesome Lego builds at Cincinnati Museum Center
At "Jurassic World by Brickman," venture into a baby Brachiosaurus enclosure, and see Triceratops, Velociraptors, T. rex and more. Create your own hybrid dino in the DNA lab.
College students are granted free admission the month of September.
Details: Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Runs through Jan. 4, 2027. cincymuseum.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
See indie films at the Cindependent Film Festival
See over 80 films from over 10 countries and hear live screenplay readings. Enjoy deep dives with filmmakers, masterclasses and after parties.
Details: 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday, Memorial Hall, 225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. cindependentfilmfest.org.
Rock out at 'Turnstile: The Never Enough Tour Pt. 2'
Grab your tickets for a joint tour featuring Thundercat and Porches.
Details: 7:30 p.m., Icon Festival Stage, Smale Park, 25 Race St., Downtown. bradymusiccenter.com.
Witness Boyz II Men's return to Music Hall
R&B group Boyz II Men is returning to the Cincinnati Pops stage for the first time since 2014. Hear iconic hits like "End of the Road," "Motownphilly," "I'll Make Love to You" and "On Bended Knee."
Details: 7:30 p.m., Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. cincinnatisymphony.org.
See 'Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience'
This 360-degree, digital art exhibition features interactive installations, digital displays, sound effects and projection mapping. Check out the infinite Sunflower Room and write a letter to Van Gogh.
Details: Event times vary Wednesday-Monday, 18 W. Fourth St., Downtown. Closed Tuesdays. Runs through Sept. 30. feverup.com.
Shop healthy and affordable foods at Northside Farmers Market
Browse over 20 vendors selling everything from fresh vegetables and fruits, bread, eggs and dairy, baked goods and pastries, jams, meats, ferments, soaps, spices, chocolate, coffee and more.
Details: 4-7 p.m., Northside Farmers Market, 4222 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Runs through Oct. 28. northsidefm.org.
Thursday, Sept. 17
Rock out with Gin Blossoms
Rock groups Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms are co-headlining a summer tour, coming to Riverbend this week. They will be joined by special guest The Spin Doctors.
Details: 6 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. riverbend.org.
Jam out at the September Summer Music Festival
Show off your moves at an end-of-summer dance party featuring hits by KISS 107.1's DJ JonJon. Kids can enjoy inflatables, games, kids' crafts and activities while adults can enjoy local favorite food and alcoholic beverages. Proceeds go to the Ault Park Advisory Council for the benefit of Ault Park.
Details: 6-10 p.m., Ault Park Pavilion, 5090 Observatory Circle, Mt. Lookout. Free. aultparkac.org.
Join in the nation's largest chicken dance at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
America's largest Oktoberfest celebration is here in our own Cincinnati backyard. Register your doggo for the Running of the Wieners, test your strength in the Stein Hoisting competition or take part in the nation's largest Chicken Dance.
Details: 4-10 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove, 705 E Pete Rose Way, Downtown. Free admission. oktoberfestzinzinnati.com.
Salsa on the Square
Hear live salsa, merengue, cumbia and Latin jazz music from a rotating list of bands. Take part in a large dance class at Fountain Square. Or, if you're already skilled, show off them moves!
Details: 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Runs Thursdays through Sept. 25. myfountainsquare.com.
Check out the pumpkins at Cincinnati Art Museum
Yayoi Kusama's art exhibit, "All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins," features an array of yellow gourds of various sizes in a seemingly endless field of glowing pumpkins.
Details: 5-8 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Walnut Hills. Free for members and nonmembers every Thursday through Oct. 18. cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
Friday, Sept. 18
Cheer on the Cincinnati Reds
The Reds play the Chicago Cubs this weekend.
Details: 6:40 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1:40 p.m. Sunday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. reds.com.
Browse homes at the Luxe Living Home Tour
This self-guided, luxury home tour offers a look inside eight residences across Newport, Southgate, Dayton, Ft. Mitchell and Union. See the latest in modern architecture, inspired interiors, premium finishes and elevated home design.
Details: 6-8:30 p.m. preview party, The Boardwalk at Ovation, 500 Ovation Way, Newport; tours available noon-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday, various sites across Greater Cincinnati. Free. Runs weekends Sept. 18-Oct. 4. cincinnatimagazine.com.
Discover nature's bounty at Forager's Fest
Enjoy live music by Adam & Jalen, activities and demos centered around Ohio's wild food sources, complimentary beer samples, foraged sweet treats, artisan goods, and cocktails and food for purchase.
Details: 6-10 p.m., Krippendorf Lodge, Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford. cincynature.ticketapp.org.
Scream your heart out at Haunted Scream Park
'Tis the season for frights and delights! At Land of Illusion's Haunted Scream Park, enter horrifying attractions such as Temple of Terror, Killer Klowns, Dr. Psycho's Haunted Estate, Middletown Haunted Trail and Phobia.
Details: 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday, Land of Illusion, 8762 Thomas Road, Middletown. Runs weekends Sept. 11-Oct. 31. Tickets: landofillusion.com.
Run for your life at Dent Schoolhouse
What started from a legend of a murderous janitor turned this school into a Halloween icon, repeatedly crowned one of the best haunts in America. Traverse through the narrow passageways of this haunted schoolhouse to try to escape from its killer faculty. Good luck!
Details: 7:30-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 5963 Harrison Ave., Green Township. Runs Sept. 11-Oct. 31. Tickets: dentschoolhouse.com.
If you're looking for more scares, go to Brimstone Haunt
Brimstone Haunt opens this weekend. Attractions include Haunted Hayride, The Bog and The Boogeyman. You're sure to have a scary good time.
Details: 7:30-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 525 Brimstone Road, Wilmington. Runs weekends Sept. 11-Oct. 31. Tickets: brimstonehaunt.com.
Grab a second pair of pants for Cincinnati Fear Fest
At Cincinnati Fear Fest, get three haunts and a festival for one ticket price. Explore three haunted houses, grab a drink from one of the secret bars, and browse a ghost-town Halloween festival and shop filled with oddities.
Details: 7 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 1449 Greenbush Cobb Road, Williamsburg. Free parking. Runs weekends Sept. 12-Nov. 1. cincinnatifearfest.
Explore gourd-geous exhibits at Newport Aquarium (opening weekend!)
Come to Newport Aquarium's Underwater Pumpkin Glow to find glowing pumpkins in your favorite exhibits. Your animal friends will get tasty pumpkin treats and seasonal enrichment as jack-o'-lanterns become reefs for the underwater creatures.
Details: Opens Friday, continues 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Newport Aquarium, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Included with admission. Runs through Nov. 1. newportaquarium.com.
Browse produce at the East Walnut Hills Farmers Market
Shop for fresh produce from local farmers while listening to live entertainment.
Details: 4-7 p.m., Madison Parking Lot, 1523 Madison Road, East Walnut Hills. Runs Fridays through Oct. 23. ewhfarmersmarket.com.
Saturday, Sept. 19
Bob your head to the music at Summer Sendoff Celebration
Enjoy a "block-party style" festival featuring performances by Brother Maven and Dream Slice. Enjoy food trucks, family friendly entertainment and fireworks to end the night.
Details: 8-10 a.m. 5K, 4-10 p.m. festival, Silverlake Park, 110 Division St., Erlanger. erlangerky.gov.
Shop at 'A Fair of the Arts'
At this outdoor show, browse originals works of art such as jewelry, painting, photography, ceramics and other unique creations. Enjoy live music from Grady Burton and Anna and the Deeper Well.
Details: 4-8 p.m., Beech Acres Park, 6910 Salem Road, Anderson Township. Free. andersonparks.com.
Participate in the 14K/7K Brewery Run
Run the routes that the beer-carrying, horse-drawn carts used to take from the breweries to the riverboats, taking beer throughout the country. Attend the post-race party featuring beer, music and more.
Details: 7:30 a.m. 14K, 7:45 a.m. 7K, Mehring Way, east of the Taylor Southgate Bridge, Downtown. flyingpigmarathon.com.
Browse the Benton Farm Fall Craft Show and Festival
Discover artists' work and find a unique gift for a birthday party, wedding/baby shower or Christmas. Or keep something just for yourself. Enjoy family-friendly activities such as food trucks, pony rides, live music, gem mining, face painting, fire trucks demos and, of course, baby goat snuggles.
Details: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Benton Family Farm, 11896 Old Lexington Pike, Walton. $5, free ages 10-under. upcomingevents.com.
Watch Miami and UC duke it out at TQL
University of Cincinnati and Miami University's rivalry dates back to 1888 and is one of the oldest and most-played rivalries in college football. See who will win the "Battle for the Victory Bell."
Details: 3:30 p.m., TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Parkway, West End. tqlstadium.com.
Have some autumnal fun at Oxtoberfest
Enjoy a family-friendly festival, featuring German and other craft brews, seasonal fare, local artisans and vendors, live music and competitive stein-holding challenges. Kid-friendly highlights include a bounce house, bumper cars, inflatable games and more.
Details: 1-8 p.m., Uptown Parks, Main and High streets, Oxford. Free admission. oxtoberfest.net.
Experience 'The Music of Hans Zimmer' live
Enjoy iconic tracks from one of cinema's greatest living composers, Hans Zimmer, played live by Cincinnati Pops, featuring music from "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Interstellar, "Dune" and "Gladiator."
Details: 7:30 p.m., Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. cincinnatisymphony.org.
Jam out to Brooks & Dunn
Country duo Brooks & Dunn are bringing their "Neon Moon Tour" to Cincy this week. See performances by David Lee Murphy and Kaitlin Butts.
Details: 7 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. riverbend.org.
Get ready to run the Teal Power 5K Run and 3K Walk
Lace up your running shoes for another 5K. Your experience level doesn't matter. What matters is showing up to run or walk and support the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Greater Cincinnati.
Details: 10 a.m.-noon, Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. racediscovery.com.
Enjoy family-friendly fun at Waynesville Fall Fest
Go deep into the Ohio woods to discover the town of Skeleville, find some gemstones at the abandoned mining company Wildwater Mining Co., grab your putter for mini golf, traverse through a corn maze and more.
Details: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, 7392 E State Route 73, Waynesville. $15 adult, $13 ages 10-under, free ages 2-under. Runs weekends Sept. 19-Nov. 1. waynesvillefallfest.com.
Hang out at the eighth annual Corn Stand Jam
Enjoy raffle baskets, vendors, food, trucks, a kids' zone, and bands all day long with The Magic Lightnin' Boys headlining, and Rozzi's famous fireworks to end the night. This festival supports mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
Details: 2-10 p.m., RiversEdge Amphitheater, 116 Dayton St., Hamilton. facebook.com.
See Air Supply at Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati
The soft rock duo will perform hits including "Lost in Love," "All Out of Love," "Every Woman in the World" and "Sweet Dreams" at their stop in Cincinnati.
Details: 8 p.m., Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati, 1000 Broadway St., Pendleton. casino.hardrock.com.
Celebrate Mason's heritage
At the 2026 Heritage Festival and Parade, connect with the community and learn more about Mason's unique heritage. Expect a parade to kick things off, kids' activities, vendors, cultural displays, music entertainment and more.
Details: 3 p.m. parade, 4 p.m. festival, Downtown Mason, West Main St., Mason. events.masoncommunitycalendar.com.
Dress in your best medieval getup at Ohio Renaissance Festival
Transport yourself back in time to the days where kings and queens ruled at Ohio Renaissance Festival. See over 100 daily shows, including a circus show and a sword fight on opening weekend. Try savory cuisine such as turkey legs, burgers and pulled pork. Wash it all down with a cold beer. Browse through the village "shoppes" offering homemade crafts.
Details: 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 10542 E. State Route 73, Waynesville. Runs every weekend Sept. 5-Nov. 1. renfestival.com.
Shop for produce at Montgomery Farmers' Market
Buy goods from local farmers, crafters, wellness and soap producers and food producers.
Details: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Montgomery Elementary School, 9609 Montgomery Road, Montgomery. Runs Saturdays through Oct. 31. montgomeryfarmersmarket.org.
Sunday, Sept. 20
Meet fellow creatives at Cincy Street Meet
There are only a few simple rules to this event: no basic outfits, and no boring pictures allowed. It's time to get creative and use that out-of-the-box thinking. Participants are encouraged to bring their own props, colored smoke, dramatic makeup looks, costumes, body paint and anything else to stand out.
Details: 4-9 p.m., 1658 Cooper St., Northside. Free. cincystreetmeet.com.
Smell the flowers at Ault in Bloom
Attend the 12th annual Ault in Bloom. Amateur and experienced exhibitors are invited to enter in their rose blooms, floral arrangements and photographs for judging. This year's theme is "A Nation in Bloom."
Details: 1-4 p.m., Ault Park Pavilion, 5090 Observatory Circle, Mount Outlook. rosesgcra.org.
Get something good to eat at A Grateful Plate
Enjoy a coursed dining experience – prepared by all-female chefs, bakers, farmers and butchers – benefitting the Power to Pursue Scholarship Fund.
Details: 4-8 p.m., The Spot on West Fifth, 337 W 5th St., Downtown. events.humanitix.com.
Find a hidden treasure at the Burlington Antique Show
Shop antiques and vintage collectibles from over 200 dealers at this monthly show.
Details: 6 a.m.-2 p.m., Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road, Burlington. $10 early bird (6-8 a.m.), $5 general, free ages 12-under with adult. Free parking. burlingtonantiqueshow.com.
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