Though the temperatures might be suggesting otherwise, the fall fervor is officially upon us. Usher in the changing of the seasons and say goodbye to sweet summertime with a final skate session at Frisch’s Mobile Roller Rink or by attending a program on local fall plants (AKA plenty of inspiration for your fall decorating). And, no matter the season, a full day of emo music, courtesy of Hawthorne Heights’ Ohio is For Lovers Festival, is always a good time.

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Final Frisch’s Mobile Roller Rink of the Summer 3-10 p.m. Sept. 8 and Noon-10 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10 It’s the final weekend for the Frisch’s Mobile Roller Rink. Say goodbye to summer on wheels and enjoy a sample of a new mystery flavor from Doritos while you’re at it. The family skate Saturday afternoon offers lessons from Lando’s Old School Skate. Check out the rinks Facebook page for more details. Admission is free and skates can be rented for $5. 3-10 p.m. Sept. 8 and Noon-10 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10. Sawyer Point Roller Rink, 925 Riverside Dr., Riverfront, skatedowntowncincinnati.com. Photo: Provided by 3CDC
Taste of Hebron 5-9 p.m. Sept. 9 Enjoy food and beer from Hebron businesses and the opportunity to see the new “master planned community.” It will be a family-friendly event with games, music, a DJ, petting zoo and more. Model homes will be available to tour on riverview lots. Games and prizes from the Cincinnati Circus will also be featured. 5-9 p.m. Sept. 9. Rivers Pointe Estates, 1330 N. Bend Road, Hebron, facebook.com/events. Photo: facebook.com/dreeshomes
Fall Native Plant Festival 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 9 The Civic Garden Center is hosting the Fall Native Plant Festival this weekend. Learn how native plants are important to your garden and enjoy live music, beer and family-friendly activities. Plants will be featured by the Civic Garden Center, Cincinnati Nature Center, Keystone Flora, Native Roots, Nature’s Ark and Our Land Organics. The event is free. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept 9. Civic Garden Center, 2715 Reading Road, Clifton, civicgardencenter.org. Photo: Baiq Daling, Unsplash
Zinecinnati Noon-5 p.m. Sept. 9 A zine is a magazine, but smaller and often focused on a particular subject and typically produced in DIY fashion. Visit the Clifton Cultural Arts Center for a day of exploring the Cincinnati zine Community. Local art, alternative comics and zines will be available for browsing and purchase. The event is free. Noon-5 p.m. Sept. 9. Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 2728 Short Vine, Corryville, zinecinnati.com. Photo: Provided by Zinecinnati
Space Disco Skate Party at the Riverfront Rink in Sawyer Point 7-10 p.m. Sept. 9 Get down to the Riverfront Rink at Sawyer Point Saturday for an intergalactic night of fun on skates. It’s set to be an “otherworldly night under the stars.” DJ Sneaks and DJ Jigg will be supplying the tunes, and free entry and rental skates will be offered as well. Cosplay encouraged. Bring your alien. 7-8:30 p.m. will be an all-ages skate while 8:30-10 p.m. is reserved for adults only. 7-10 p.m. Sept. 9. Sawyer Point Roller Rink, 925 Riverside Dr., Riverfront, skatedowntowncincinnati.com. Photo: Jana Bemol, Unsplash
Ohio is For Lovers Fest 1:30 p.m. Sept. 9 Ohio really is for lovers. Each year we are given the chance to enjoy the nostalgia that is Ohio is For Lovers Fest presented by Hawthorne Heights. This year Alkaline Trio and Jimmy Eat World will headline the day-long festival at Riverbend Music Center. Don’t forget your skinniest jeans and blackest eyeliner. 1:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., California, riverbend.org. Photo: Courtney Kiara Boyer
Ohio Renaissance Festival’s Viking Weekend | Oct. 8-9 Photo: Aidan Mahoney
Cincinnati’s Music Book Show and Sale at Mercantile Library 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 9 Uncover Cincinnati music history at the Mercantile Library this weekend. Journalists, historians, artists and authors will showcase their books and knowledge at the Cincinnati Music Book Show and Sale. Topics range from concert venues, to genres, record labels, individual artists and the local music scene. Cincinnati music history and current fascinating facts will be aplenty. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 9. Mercantile Library, 414 Walnut St., Downtown, mercantilelibrary.com. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Beavercreek Popcorn Festival 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 9 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 10 There will be a lot poppin’ at the Beavercreek Popcorn Festival this weekend. The festival features more popcorn than you can imagine, plus a 5k, live music, local vendors, a beer garden and a car show. Join in the celebration for the 35th annual Beavercreek Popcorn Festival. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 9 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 10. Dayton-Xenia Road, between North Fairfield Road and Meadow Bridge Dr., Beavercreek, beavercreekpopcornfestival.org. Photo: Corina Rainer, Unsplash
Dine for 9 at Killer Queen 2 p.m. Sept. 9 This weekend Killer Queen is donating a portion of sales to the Joe Burrow Foundation. You can be part of this initiative by eating pizza, sipping a cocktail or drinking a beer at The Banks’ newest cocktail bar. Get into the Who Dey spirit and create some good vibes by giving back to the Joe Burrow Foundation at Killer Queen this Saturday. 2 p.m. Sept. 9. Killer Queen, 180 East Freedom Way, The Banks, facebook.com/events. Photo: instagram.com/@killerqueencin
Splash Around at a Public Pool or Sprayground When the mercury rises, it’s time to hit the pool. Luckily, the Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) has plenty of affordable public pools you can splash around in to beat the heat, with daily passes priced at $2 for kids, $5 for adults and $3 for seniors. And while lifeguard shortages meant some pools aren’t open this summer, CRC still was able to open 17 out of their 23 swimming pools in neighborhoods across the city, meaning you won’t have to go far for some quality poolside lounging. You can also visit the 3CDC-managed Ziegler Park Pool in Over-the-Rhine, which features three distinct sections: a zero-depth wheelchair-accessible area, an area with lap lanes and another with a diving board and rock-climbing wall. Entry is open to the public and is $4 per day (no cash), and reservations are required Friday through Sunday. Plus, the pool is now neighbors with a brand new taco bar. Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Katie Griffith is CityBeat’s arts and culture reporter. She proudly hails from the West Side of Cincinnati and studied journalism at the University of Cincinnati. After freelancing for CityBeat for many...