18 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Nov. 10-12)

By Katie Griffith on Thu, Nov 9, 2023 at 12:27 pm

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 5 Year Anniversary Party

When: Nov. 10 & 11
Where: Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom, Over-the-Rhine
What: A two-day party for the Sam Adams Cincinnati Taproom's fifth anniversary.
Who: Samuel Adams
Why: In Cincinnati, we are good at everything, especially celebrating with beer. There will be draft and bottles of Double Barreltopias, an imperial stout aged in Utopias barrels and brown sugar bourbon barrels.

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Danielle Schuster

Local Ink

When: Nov. 11 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Kennedy Heights Arts Center Lindner Annex, Pleasant Ridge
What: 16th annual printmakers market
Who: Sponsored by Tiger Lily Press featuring regional printmakers
Why: Discover the art of printmaking, a medium that makes for beautiful art and gifts.

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Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Jungle Jim's International Wine Festival

When: Nov. 11 from 6:30-10 p.m.
Where: The Oscar Station, Fairfield
What: An immersive wine tasting event that offers samples, full pours and small bites.
Who: Jungle Jim's
Why: More than 400 wines will be featured at the festival - that's a lot of vino.

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Photo: Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market Facebook

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.

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Photo: Cincinnati Book Bus 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.

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Photo: Hailey Bollinger

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.

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Photo: Adam Sputh

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.

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Photo: Scott Dittigen

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."

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Photo: Provided by Coney Island

Coney Island's Nights of Lights Opening Weekend

When: Nov. 10, 11 & 12
Where: Coney Island, Anderson
What: More than 2 million lights dancing in holiday cheer, drive-thru style.
Who: Coney Island
Why: According to its website, Nights of Lights is the regions biggest drive-thru light display.

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Photo: Art on Vine Facebook

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.

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Photo: Tony Frank

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!

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Photo: Devin Luginbill

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.

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Photo: Joshua Hoehne on Unsplash

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."

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Photo: The Orbit Room Facebook

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.

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Photo: Madeleine Meeks

Pizza Week Hike

When: Nov. 12 at 4 p.m.
Where: French Park, Deer Park
What: Hike with a pizza party to follow.
Who: Cincinnati Hikes, Catch-a-Fire and Madtree Brewing
Why: Celebrate Cincinnati Pizza Week

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Photo: Ashley Moor

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.

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Photo: Purple Paisley Facebook

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.

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Photo: Provided by the Cincinnati Art Museum

Meditate with Art

When: Nov. 11 at 1 p.m.
Where: Cincinnati Art Museum, Mt. Adams
What: A guided meditation practice while engaging with art.
Who: Cincinnati Art Museum
Why: Take a moment to slow down and appreciate a local treasure while you're at it.

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