There’s something going on around Cincinnati for everyone this weekend. A few local businesses are celebrating anniversaries, there are holiday markets left and right and the grand opening of Krohn Conservatory’s “Golden Days of Yule.” Coney Island’s drive-thru light show opens this weekend, too.  It’s safe to say no one is judging you for doing holiday things at this point. There’s also yoga with kittens and a Veteran’s Day 5k to benefit disabled veterans. Keep scrolling for a roundup of events going on this weekend in Greater Cincinnati.

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Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom 1727 Logan St., Over-the-Rhine There’s no need to truck over to Boston for fresh Sam Adams. This taproom across from the Samuel Adams Cincinnati Brewery features a massive indoor and outdoor space, with an array of unique beers brewed both on-site and across the street. The outdoor patio has heaters to keep you nice and toasty and a fire pit to gather around while sipping something cold. Photo: facebook.com/Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom
Danielle Schuster
Visit the Foodie Amusement Park That Is Jungle Jim’s International Market Free to wander Jungle Jim’s is an amusement park for foodies, and not just because of its kitschy statues and animatronics. It sells nearly 1,000 different kinds of hot sauce, which makes the Aisle of Inferno (as it’s so dubbed) “the largest retail selection in the United States.” It’s pretty hard to miss — it’s the one with the giant fire truck on top of it. Stop by the bar to grab a glass of wine or a beer while you wander and indulge in several cheese samples. Or, grab ingredients to make a meal together. 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market When: Nov. 9-12 Where: The Duke Energy Convention Center, Downtown What: Countless vendors and their crafty items fit for the holidays. Who: Presented by General Electric Credit Union Why: If you haven’t started holiday shopping yet, here’s your opportunity to begin. Photo: Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market Facebook
Cincy Book Bus Birthday When: Nov. 11 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: The Book Bus, Sharonville What: A birthday bash for the Book Bus. Who: Cincy Book Bus Why: Books on wheels. Photo: Cincinnati Book Bus Facebook
Beer, Booze & Bonks When: Nov. 11 from 3-9 p.m. Where: Fowling Warehouse, Norwood What: A Turtle’s Brew experience featuring fowling. Who: Turtle’ s Brew and Bacchus Entertainment Cincinnati Why: Discover Turtle’s Brew, an innovative drink with bourbon flavors but without the gluten or sugar that comes with typical alcoholic beverages. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
claire rousay live When: Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. Where: DSGN CLLCTV, Northside What: Live music Who: claire rousay (stylized in lowercase) Why: A live music event that showcases rousay’s talent and eclectic style of sound. Photo: Adam Sputh
The Great Ohio Brew n’ Que When: Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. Where: Fifty West Brewpub, Columbia Township What: 10th annual all-you-can-eat barbecue and craft brews. Who: Fifty West and Great Lakes Brewing Why: It’s an “epic beer and bbq extravaganza.” Photo: Scott Dittigen
Take an Amazing Drive Through the Christmas Nights of Lights at Coney Island 6201 Kellogg Ave., California Coney Island transforms into a drive-thru Christmas show during Christmas Nights of Lights. Enjoy the warmth of your car while lights manipulated to resemble dancing candy canes, glowing snowmen, colorful tunnels and giant holiday trees are synchronized to Christmas tunes both classic and new, available via your car radio. The two-and-a-half-mile-long display features more than 1 million lights. Through Jan. 2, 2022. $7 per person. coneyislandpark.com. Photo: Provided by Coney Island
Art on Vine When: Nov. 12 from 12-6 p.m. Where: Rhinegeist Brewery, Over-the-Rhine What: Art on Vine Who: Art on Vine and participating vendors Why: It’s one of Cincinnati’s best gatherings of local artists and makers. Photo: Art on Vine Facebook
Bengals Tailgate and Watch Party When: Nov. 12 at 12 p.m. Where: Fountain Square, Downtown What: Bengals tailgate and watch party Who: Fountain Square Why: Who Dey! Photo: Tony Frank
Krohn Conservatory’s Golden Days of Yule When: Nov. 11 & 12 Where: Krohn Conservatory, Eden Park What: Tropical foliage among holiday trees and lights with garden railways and mini Cincinnati landmarks made with locally sourced plant material by Applied Imagination. Who: Krohn Conservatory Why: This year’s addition to the miniature collection of Cincinnati landmarks is The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Photo: Devin Luginbill
DAV Veteran’s Day 5k When:Nov. 11 at 7 a.m. Where: 860 Dolwick Dr., Erlanger, Kentucky What: 5k race to benefit veterans’ services and honor veterans. Who: Disabled American Veterans Why: DAV’s motto is, “Ensuring our injured heroes are not alone on their road to recovery.” Photo: Joshua Hoehne on Unsplash
Holiday Booze and Boards Class When: Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. Where: The Orbit Room, Over-the-Rhine What: A how-to event detailing craft cocktails and expert charcuterie board arranging. Who: Riverside Food Tours, Northern Row Brewery and Distillery and The Orbit Room Why: The holidays are upon us — impress friends and family with a craft cocktail and charcuterie board. Photo: The Orbit Room Facebook
French Park 3012 Section Road, Amberley Village French Park has a trail almost 3 miles long and open year round. Enjoy a stroll, jog or run past woods and a creek for a fairly easy hike. Photo: Madeleine Meeks Photo: Madeleine Meeks
Kitten Yoga at Purrfect Day Cat Cafe When: Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. Where: Purrfect Day Cat Cafe, Covington What: Yoga session with kittens. Who: Purrfect Day Cat Cafe and instructor Damon Why: It’s like hot yoga but better because it’s not hot and there will be cats. Photo: Ashley Moor
Purple Paisley Holiday Bazaar When: Nov. 11 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Purple Paisley, Covington What: Local artists at an artisan shop selling handmade goods and art. Who: Purple Paisley Why: They’re calling it a “pre-holiday” event if that makes you feel better. Photo: Purple Paisley Facebook
Cincinnati Art Museum’s Art After Dark: An Evening with Georgia O’Keeffe 5-9 p.m. Feb. 24 Access to galleries after hours with an emphasis on Georgia O’Keeffe and a black and white theme sounds perfectly romantic and classy. The night will be enhanced with music from DJ Arie plus food by Sweets & Meats BBQ and the museum’s Terrace Cafe. Admission is free. 5-9 p.m. Feb. 24, 953 Eden Park Dr., Mt. Adams, cincinnatiartmuseum.org. Photo: Provided by the Cincinnati Art Museum

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...