This weekend
Saturday + Sunday plans
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Candlelit Halloween concert at the Freedom Center—eerie classics in a historic venue.
The Fifth Covington Cryptid Block Party
Whimsical street festival with vendors, live music, clowns, and all-ages entertainment in Covington.
Garden Harvest Jam | 4pm
Community gathering at Bellevue Community Garden celebrating the autumn harvest together.
Fall Fest Presented by Bicycle
Fall family fest with pumpkin patch, local vendors, live music, and activities at Washington Park.
Covington Farmers Market
Weekly farmers market in Covington where families can browse and buy local produce and goods.
Cincinnati Coffee Festival
Midwest's premier coffee & tea festival with tastings and demos at Cincinnati Music Hall.
Monster Truck Wars
Watch nationally recognized monster trucks compete in jaw-dropping stunts at Hamilton County Fairgrounds.
Artist in Residence at the CAC: Orion Inez
Artist in Residence at the CAC: Orion Inez at Contemporary Arts Center
Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour
Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour at The Andrew J Brady Music Center
St. John Cantius Polish Festival
St. John Cantius Polish Festival at the church—cultural family celebration.
Halloween Walk in the Woods
Costumed nature walk with friendly characters along woodland trails; dress up and trick-or-treat.
Spooky Sprint Cincinnati
Family-friendly fall race in Cincinnati welcoming runners and walkers of all fitness levels.
Dark Market: Cryptids of Cincinnati
Dark Market returns with 35+ Midwest artists, makers, and curators in a cryptid-themed showcase.
Andrew McMahon with special guest Ivory Layne
Andrew McMahon with special guest Ivory Layne at Memorial Hall OTR
Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Bloomington Bison Home Game
Watch the Cincinnati Cyclones take on Bloomington in fast-paced minor-league hockey.
Pink Talking Fish
Pink Talking Fish at Ludlow Garage Cincinnati
HalloWest Fall Fest
Halloween-themed family festival with games and activities at Cincinnati Parks.
Cincinnati Bearcats College Football vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Football
Cincinnati Bearcats college football at Nippert Stadium.
The Phil Collins Experience
The Phil Collins Experience at Belterra Casino Resort and Spa
JBM Promotions Presents Ellis Paul
JBM Promotions Presents Ellis Paul at The Southgate House Revival - Revival Room
Miami of Ohio Redhawks Hockey vs. University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves Hockey
College hockey matchup between Miami of Ohio and Alaska Anchorage at Goggin Ice Center.
HallZOOween
Family-friendly Halloween celebration with activities at Cincinnati Zoo.
DEA National RX Takeback Day
DEA National RX Takeback Day at Florence
BOOP! The Musical
Colorful Broadway musical comedy designed for families at Cincinnati's Aronoff Center.
Fall Market on The Levee
Seasonal vendor market with handmade goods and local artisans along the waterfront.
Diamond Rio
Country legends Diamond Rio perform at Lori's Roadhouse in West Chester.
Zach Williams with Cochren & Co. and Christian Hohn: Revival Nights
Christian music concert with Zach Williams and guest performers.
The Cincinnati Witches Ball
The Cincinnati Witches Ball at Leapin Lizard Gallery
Lanterns & Landmarks
Evening lantern-lit walk through Montgomery's historic sites and architectural landmarks.
Jeremy Porter and the Tucos
Jeremy Porter and the Tucos at The Southgate House Revival - The Lounge
Cincinnati Coffee Festival 2026
Family-friendly coffee culture festival with tasting and interactive experiences.
Mainstrasse Halloween Parade and Pub Crawl
Mainstrasse Halloween Parade and Pub Crawl at Mainstrasse Village
The Brook & The Bluff: Werewolf Tour
The Brook & The Bluff: Werewolf Tour at Bogart's
Cyclones v. Bison
Cincinnati Cyclones hockey's first face-off at Heritage Bank Center.
Halloween Family Movie Night
Cozy family movie screening with a Halloween twist in Sharonville.
Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Volleyball vs. University of Arizona Wildcats Women's Volleyball
Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Volleyball takes on Arizona at Fifth Third Arena.
School of Rock Cincy Presents: AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Neo Soul
School of Rock Cincy Presents: AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Neo Soul at The Southgate House Revival - Sanctuary
The Fab Four A Hard Day's Night
Beatles tribute band The Fab Four performs at Cincinnati's historic Taft Theatre.
Paint in the Park and Grilling with Safety Community Action Team
Community art and safety education event combining craft stations with learning in Cincinnati Parks.
HEIST
Professional theatrical production at Cincinnati's premier regional theater.
Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland
Musical theatre celebration of Judy Garland's classics by Angela Ingersoll.
XMAS EVERY MONTH
XMAS EVERY MONTH at The Southgate House Revival - The Lounge
Cardboard Architects
Hands-on STEAM construction club using cardboard and recycled materials.
PET SOUNDS - Tribute To The Beach Boys
PET SOUNDS - Tribute To The Beach Boys at Ludlow Garage Cincinnati
BOOP! The Musical (Touring)
Colorful touring musical at Cincinnati's Aronoff Center perfect for the whole family.
Lights On at Dent
Historic mansion transforms with interactive Halloween décor and scares.
More events outside the Cincinnati area
3 events farther afield.
The Carpenters Songbook - A Live Celebration
A live celebration of The Carpenters' greatest hits at Winsupply Theatre in Dayton.
Dayton Flyers Men's Basketball v. Morehead State (Exh.)
Dayton Flyers men's basketball exhibition game vs. Morehead State at University of Dayton Arena.
Dayton Flyers Football v. San Diego
Dayton Flyers Football v. San Diego at Welcome Stadium