23 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Sept. 29-Oct. 1)

By on Thu, Sep 28, 2023 at 9:55 am

It's officially fall, y'all. Greater Cincinnati has an event for everyone this weekend, and the entertainment includes seasonal fun and a lot of art shows. Turns out the trendy wave of hate for Nickelback only fueled their fire. The alt-rock legend will be at Riverbend on Saturday, so jump off the bandwagon and admit you can actually tolerate them at the very least. The Hive is hosting a drum circle that promises healing properties. If you're one of those ultra-prepared holiday shoppers, there are tons of options for local art and handmade goods around town (the best gifts are locally made). You can also take a late-night hike at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden or attend an adult book fair. Scroll down for more of our picks for an eventful weekend.


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Art After Dark Fall Fiesta When: Sept. 29 from 5-9 p.m. Where: The Cincinnati Art Museum, Mt. Adams What: CAM's recurring event that offers after hours access to galleries, live entertainment and food. Who: Mambo Combo, DJ Aikon and dance performances and instructions from Volaré Why: Art After Dark always has something up its sleeve. The program takes on different themes each time it occurs, this one being Fall Fiesta. "Let’s fiesta like there’s no mañana!," the website exclaims.
Photo: Provided

Art After Dark Fall Fiesta


When: Sept. 29 from 5-9 p.m.
Where: The Cincinnati Art Museum, Mt. Adams
What: CAM's recurring event that offers after hours access to galleries, live entertainment and food.
Who: Mambo Combo, DJ Aikon and dance performances and instructions from Volaré
Why: Art After Dark always has something up its sleeve. The program takes on different themes each time it occurs, this one being Fall Fiesta. "Let’s fiesta like there’s no mañana!," the website exclaims.
Harvest Moon Drumming at The Hive When: Sept. 29 from 7-8:30 p.m. Where: The Hive, Northside What: Embodied Contemplation, a drumming event for the mind and body. Who: The Hive and participating guests Why: BYOD: bring your own drum. "Studies show that drumming for even 10-15 minutes balances all four sides of the brain," according to the event listing.
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/cincyhive

Harvest Moon Drumming at The Hive


When: Sept. 29 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: The Hive, Northside
What: Embodied Contemplation, a drumming event for the mind and body.
Who: The Hive and participating guests
Why: BYOD: bring your own drum. "Studies show that drumming for even 10-15 minutes balances all four sides of the brain," according to the event listing.
Rock & Roll Harvest Fest When: Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. Where: Madison Live!, Covington What: A night of rock and roll music. Who: Trauma Illinois and The Yugos Why: Live music all night featuring local bands. Madison Live! is an awesome space in the heart of Covington.
Photo: Aidan Mahoney

Rock & Roll Harvest Fest


When: Sept. 29 at 8 p.m.
Where: Madison Live!, Covington
What: A night of rock and roll music.
Who: Trauma Illinois and The Yugos
Why: Live music all night featuring local bands. Madison Live! is an awesome space in the heart of Covington.
Brink Brewing Co. Makers Mart When: Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. Where: Brink Brewing Company, College Hill What: Annual arts market with live music, local vendors and beer. Who: Brink Brewing and local artists Why: This year's market has more vendors than ever before and live music. It's a chance to support local makers and maybe find some early holiday presents (or just treat yourself).
Photo: provided by Andrew Mcleese

Brink Brewing Co. Makers Mart


When: Sept. 30 at 10 a.m.
Where: Brink Brewing Company, College Hill
What: Annual arts market with live music, local vendors and beer.
Who: Brink Brewing and local artists
Why: This year's market has more vendors than ever before and live music. It's a chance to support local makers and maybe find some early holiday presents (or just treat yourself).
Adult Book Fair When: Sept. 30 from 12-5 p.m. Where: Hi-Wire Brewing, Norwood What: A book fair ... for adults. Who: The Book Matters Why: Why did it take so long for these book fairs to become a thing? Whether it's for nostalgia or a love of literature, this event is a can't-miss.
Photo: Jonas Jacobsson via Unsplash

Adult Book Fair


When: Sept. 30 from 12-5 p.m.
Where: Hi-Wire Brewing, Norwood
What: A book fair ... for adults.
Who: The Book Matters
Why: Why did it take so long for these book fairs to become a thing? Whether it's for nostalgia or a love of literature, this event is a can't-miss.
Writing Workshop: Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds When: Sept. 30 from 1-3 p.m. Where: The Cincinnati Art Museum's Schmiddlapp Gallery (Gallery 151), Mt. Adams What: An exploration of the connection between art and writing. Tour an exhibition and write a response, then share with other participants. Who: Women Writing for (a) Change and a trained museum docent. Why: Even if you're an experienced writer, no one has ever not benefitted from a workshop experience.
Photo provided by the Cincinnati Art Museum courtesy American Federation of Arts

Writing Workshop: Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds


When: Sept. 30 from 1-3 p.m.
Where: The Cincinnati Art Museum's Schmiddlapp Gallery (Gallery 151), Mt. Adams
What: An exploration of the connection between art and writing. Tour an exhibition and write a response, then share with other participants.
Who: Women Writing for (a) Change and a trained museum docent.
Why: Even if you're an experienced writer, no one has ever not benefitted from a workshop experience.
Red Oak Animal Rescue Fall Farm Festival When: Sept. 30 from 1-4 p.m. Where: Red Oak Animal Rescue, New Richmond What: Festival featuring farm animals, food, art, music and more. Who: Red Oak Animal Rescue Why: Visit with any one of the farm's more than 200 animals (or all of them).
Photo: provided by Bridgette Lanham

Red Oak Animal Rescue Fall Farm Festival


When: Sept. 30 from 1-4 p.m.
Where: Red Oak Animal Rescue, New Richmond
What: Festival featuring farm animals, food, art, music and more.
Who: Red Oak Animal Rescue
Why: Visit with any one of the farm's more than 200 animals (or all of them).
Corn Stand Jam When: Sept. 30 from 1-11 p.m. Where: RiversEdge Amphitheater, Hamilton What: A day full of festival fun ending in a fireworks show. There will be food trucks, tons of live music and a kids zone. Who: Presented by Butler Behavioral Health Why: With a name as wholesome as Corn Stand Jam, how could you not?
Photo: RiversEdge Facebook

Corn Stand Jam


When: Sept. 30 from 1-11 p.m.
Where: RiversEdge Amphitheater, Hamilton
What: A day full of festival fun ending in a fireworks show. There will be food trucks, tons of live music and a kids zone.
Who: Presented by Butler Behavioral Health
Why: With a name as wholesome as Corn Stand Jam, how could you not?
Sentient Rising Pre-Launch Fundraiser for Transgender Advocacy Council When: Sept. 30 from 3-5 p.m. Where: Third Way Peace Fellowship, Northside What: Book signing and charitable event. Who: Local author Jay VanLandingham Why: $5 from every ticket sale benefits the Transgender Advocacy Council.
Photo: provided by Jay Louis VanLandingham

Sentient Rising Pre-Launch Fundraiser for Transgender Advocacy Council


When: Sept. 30 from 3-5 p.m.
Where: Third Way Peace Fellowship, Northside
What: Book signing and charitable event.
Who: Local author Jay VanLandingham
Why: $5 from every ticket sale benefits the Transgender Advocacy Council.
Market Bleu Fall Market When: Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. Where: Contemporary Arts Center, Downtown What: Quarterly showcase of local art and handmade goods. Who: Local artists Why: An event all about art in one of Cincinnati's best places to find it.
Photo: facebook.com/marketbleu

Market Bleu Fall Market


When: Sept. 30 at 6 p.m.
Where: Contemporary Arts Center, Downtown
What: Quarterly showcase of local art and handmade goods.
Who: Local artists
Why: An event all about art in one of Cincinnati's best places to find it.

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