12 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Oct. 4-6)

By Emma Helbling on Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 2:56 pm

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Cincinnati is jam-packed this weekend with plenty of activities to celebrate the long-awaited arrival of fall weather. So bust out your comfy sweater or best costume and keep scrolling to find fall festivals, Halloween bar crawls, local art exhibitions and more events in Greater Cincinnati this weekend.

If you’re looking for even more to do every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events calendar, which is free to use if you have something planned that you’d like to advertise to CityBeat readers.

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Rooftop Fall Festival Drag Show

When: Oct. 4 from 7-9:30 p.m.
Where: BrewDog Cincinnati, Over-the-Rhine
What: Celebrate fall with drag performances, tarot and palm readings and more on BrewDog’s rooftop overlooking the Cincinnati skyline.
Who: BrewDog Cincinnati
Why: Tickets are still available at eventbrite.com.

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Photo: Provided by Samantha O'Neil

7th Annual Black Alphabet Film Festival

When: Oct. 4 and 5 from 5:30-10 p.m.
Where: Artsville, Madisonville
What: The film festival returns this weekend to explore Black LGBTQ+ storytelling through films that tell stories of resilience, love and community. The film fest will also host an exclusive talk with director Prince Shakur.
Who: Cincinnati Black Pride
Why: The Black Alphabet Film Festival is free and open to the public. Check out the festival’s film lineup at cincinnatiblackpride.com.

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Photo: Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum Facebook

2024 FotoFocus Biennial Events

When: Oct. 4-6
Where: Various participating locations
What: Visit one of the 107 exhibitions showcasing the FotoFocus Biennial photography and lens-based projects across 86 participating venues in Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus and Northern Kentucky.
Who: FotoFocus
Why: Check out the FotoFocus schedule to find an exhibition near you.

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Ohio Fresh Hop Festival

When: Oct. 5 from noon-6 p.m.
Where: HighGrain Brewery and Kitchen, Silverton
What: A tour for your tastebuds of Ohio’s finest craft breweries, with over 15 participating breweries.
Who: HighGrain Brewing Co.
Why: Show off your hops knowledge and find a new local favorite.

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Nightmare on Gay Street LGBTQ+ Halloween Bar Crawl

When: Oct. 5 from 4 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Various bars across Over-the-Rhine
What: Walk, crawl, run — whatever you’re feeling — across nine bars throughout OTR featuring drink specials, music and more.
Who: Midwestern Lesbian
Why: Don’t miss the End of Crawl Dance Party with DJ Boywife from 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

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2024 Forest Park Harvest Festival

When: Oct. 5 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Central Park, Forest Park
What: This family-friendly event is packed full of activities, including a petting zoo, face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon animals and more.
Who: The Voice of Black Cincinnati
Why: Spend the day enjoying quality time and the first bit of fall weather.

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Golf Manor Fall Festival

When: Oct. 5 from 4-10 p.m.
Where: Volunteer Park, Golf Manor
What: This fall festival features live music from Josh Lawson and The Kokotto Comeback, craft vendors, food and fall festivities.
Who: The Village of Golf Manor
Why: Celebrate the long-awaited arrival of fall weather with family and friends.

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CAM Kids Day: Landscapes in the Lens

When: Oct. 5 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Cincinnati Art Museum, Eden Park
What: Gather your family and spend a day at the Cincinnati Art Museum exploring landscape photography with special activities and experiences for kids of all ages.
Who: Cincinnati Art Museum
Why: Explore your creativity with this event perfect for the whole family.

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Gorman Heritage Farm Sunflower Festival

When: Oct. 5 and 6 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Gorman Heritage Farm, Evendale
What: Celebrate the grand opening of Gorman Heritage Farm’s sunflower field this weekend with live music, hayrides, food trucks and of course — sunflowers.
Who: Gorman Heritage Farm
Why: Whoever said money can’t buy happiness? Attendees can wander through the fields of cut-your-own sunflowers for just $1 per stem!

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Appalachian Flow Homecoming

When: Oct. 6 from 12:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum
What: A free celebration of Appalachian culture featuring live music, square dancing, a pie contest, story gathering and more.
Who: The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum and the Urban Appalachian Community Coalition
Why: Tickets are still available at thecarnegiecenterofcolumbiatus.regfox.com to show off your square dancing skills.

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Hyde Park Square Art Show

When: Oct. 6 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Hyde Park Square, Hyde Park
What: A free art show featuring 200 artists exhibiting and selling their work, from paintings and jewelry to ceramics and photography — there’s something for everyone.
Who: Hyde Park Square Art Show
Why: As the age-old saying goes: "something you want, something you need, something to wear and something to read" — you can find it all at the Hyde Park Square Art Show.

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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens

When: Oct. 6 at 1 p.m.
Where: Paycor Stadium, Downtown
What: Tap into your true Cincinnatian and spend your Sunday cheering on the Bengals at Paycor Stadium, or head to your local dive bar to watch.
Who: Cincinnati Bengals
Why: Gather your closest friends to experience anxiety, excitement and potential heartbreak.

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