Spooky season is in full swing, the weather is cooperating and there are plenty of local events to celebrate the splendor of the season. There are plenty of Halloween-themed entertainment options in Cincinnati this weekend, including the nationally-ranked Dent Schoolhouse. On a lighter note, Corgipalooza is hosting one of the city’s largest dog meetups. You can safely view the partial solar eclipse thanks to the Cincinnati Observatory and the Cincinnati Preservation Association is hosting its annual fall forum. There are gallery openings, an event all about eating donuts and a women’s marathon race. Check out a few of our picks to liven up your weekend below.
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Findlay Market Fall Food Fest
When: Oct. 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Findlay Market, Over-the-Rhine
What: More than 30 vendors showcasing autumnal goodies.
Who: Findlay Market merchants, vendors and farmers.
Why: Specialty eats by local vendors with a fall twist. Photo: Provided by Findlay Market Queen Bee Half Marathon Weekend
When: Oct. 14 at 7:30 a.m.
Where: Starting line at Reading Road and Pendleton Street
What: A women’s half marathon.
Who: Championed by MedPace
Why: It’s the 10th anniversary celebration of this women’s event. Photo: Ron Valle Queen City Cabaret and The Carnegie’s Perfectly Marvelous
When: Oct. 14 at 7 :30 p.m.
Where: The Carnegie, Covington
What: Songs from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel live on stage.
Who: Queen City Cabaret, The Sketchy Dames and The Carnegie
Why: Swingin’ songs from the ’50s and ’60s along with a bonus stand-up comedy act. Photo: Facebook.com/TheCarnegie Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
When: Oct. 14 & 15 at 9 a.m.
Where: Main Street, downtown Waynesville
What: 53rd annual sauerkraut celebration. How many ways can sauerkraut be served? Find out this weekend.
Who: Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
Why: It might be an acquired taste, but it’s in our German roots, Cincinnati. Photo: CityBeat archives The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition
When: Opening night Oct. 14 at 2 & 5 p.m.
Where: Taft Theatre, Downtown
What: Live action SpongeBob
Who: The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati cast
Why: The show is narrated by Joey Votto. Photo: Cincinnati Children's Theater Facebook OctoberWest
When: Oct. 14 at 3 p.m.
Where: Harvest Home Park, Cheviot
What: A family-friendly festival of fun and celebration of the West Side with food, beer, live music and entertainment.
Who: Explore Cheviot
Why: Westside bestside. Photo: Provided Donut Fest
When: Oct. 15 from 12-4 p.m.
Where: Location provided with ticket purchase.
What: Donuts, beer and coffee: a Cincinnati pastry extravaganza.
Who: Hospitality Fund
Why: Vote for and name the city’s best donut during the event. Photo: Jesse Fox Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing
When: Oct. 14 at 11 a.m.
Where: Cincinnati Observatory, Hyde Park
What: Partial solar eclipse viewing conducted by professionals.
Who: Cincinnati Observatory
Why: This is probably your best, safest bet to see this astronomical event. Photo: Drew Rae, Pexels Warsaw Federal Incline Theater’s Costume Sale
When: Oct. 13 from 1-6 p.m.
Where: Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, Price Hill
What: Costumes for sale, right on time for Halloween.
Who: Cincinnati Landmark Productions
Why: You wont find anything like these garments at your average costume shop. Browse costumes once worn on stage for live productions. Photo: Provided by OutReels Film Festival University of Cincinnati’s Homecoming Football Game
When: Oct. 14 at 12 p.m.
Where: University of Cincinnati
What: UC Bearcats versus Iowa State.
Who: University of Cincinnati Alumni Association
Why: It’s the first Homecoming in the Big 12. Photo: instagram.com/GoBearcatsFB Dent Schoolhouse Photo: Provided by Dent Schoolhouse Horror Icons Show and Dance Party
When: Oct. 14 at 8 p.m.
Where: Good Judy’s, Northside
What: Spooky drag show
Who: Hosted by Stixen Stones and Manuka Honey Stix-Chimera featuring Natalia Marie Milian and Trayla Parks
Why: Just one more fabulous way to get into the Halloween spirit. Photo: Katie Griffith Rhythm Jam Weekend Skating Fest
When: Oct. 14 from 7-10 p.m. & Oct. 15 at 12 p.m.
Where: Riverfront Rink, Downtown
What: Free skating workshops and skater showcase. Sunday’s festivities include a ticketed brunch event.
Who: Skate Downtown Cincy, hosted by @GeminiDaSk8r & Reckless Sk8rs
Why: It’s a chance to be part of the 2023 skater showcase. Photo: Skate Downtown Cincy Facebook BBQ Pop-Up
When: Oct. 14 at 4 p.m.
Where: Just Q’in BBQ’s upcoming new location, College Hill
What: A preview of Just Q’in BBQ’s new location in College Hill’s business district.
Who: College Hill CURC and Just Q’in BBQ
Why: A sneak peak at the barbecue joint’s new location, just before they begin renovations. Photo: Provided by Just Q'in BBQ Nostalgia Night Out Concert Series Launch
When: Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.
Where: Memorial Hall, Over-the-Rhine
What: A concert series that travels to local, intimate locations to showcase national recording artists.
Who: Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge and singer songwriter Durand Bernarr
Why: Experience some of the best, hand-picked R&B/jazz vibes live. Photo: Provided by Creative Artists Agency Corgipalooza
When: Oct. 14 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: The BARk Park and Patio, Florence
What: Annual meetup of Corgis (all dogs welcome).
Who: Local pups and their owners
Why: Cincy Corgis says it’s the largest dog meetup group in Greater Cincinnati with a community of over 2,000 people who love and own Corgis. Photo: Florencia Potter/Unsplash Scary Movie Trivia
When: Oct. 14 from 7-9 p.m.
Where: 16 Lots Brewing, Mason
What: Scary movie trivia with prizes for top teams.
Who: Bacchus Entertainment Cincinnati, 16 Lots Brewing Company and Bill Marx
Why: Finally an outlet for all the useless horror movie trivia trapped in your brain. Photo: film still, Compass International Pictures Spooky Paint Nite
When: Oct. 15 at 5 p.m.
Where: Esoteric Brewing, Walnut Hills
What: Guided painting experience.
Who: Athena Dalsfoist, instructor at Palette Goddess
Why: Paint a spooky Halloween tree with your own twist. Photo: Hailey Bollinger Opening Weekend of the Taft Museum’s Sporting Fashion Exhibit
When: Oct. 14 at 10 a.m.
Where: Taft Museum of Art, Downtown
What: Exhibition of genuine wardrobes that highlight more than a century’s worth of fashion and feminism surrounding the history of female athletics.
Who: The American Federation of Arts and the FIDM Museum at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Why: This exhibit is the first of its kind to focus on Western fashion in women’s sportswear through a 160-year period. Photo: Brian Davis © FIDM Museum. Courtesy American Federation of Arts. Cincinnati Preservation Association Fall Forum
When: Oct. 13 from 12-1 p.m.
Where: Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Downtown
What: Examination of sustainability plans for Cincinnati.
Who: Cincinnati Preservation Association and speaker Dr. Bruce Stephenson
Why: The event focuses on John Nolen, a pioneering city planner of Mariemont and how his vision continues to define sustainability practices today. Cincinnati Preservation Association Facebook FRINGE Art Show
When: Oct. 13 from 5-9 p.m.
Where: Pause OFF Studio, Milford
What: A group art show and open studio.
Who: Pause OFF artists Noelle Dumont, Chris Clements, Lindsey Henderson, Peri Willoughby and Sam Zachary
Why: Bonus live music by Jess Lamb. Photo: Katie Griffith
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