Photograph courtesy of Operation Pumpkin
Sink in to fall with some of the great harvest season activities taking place this weekend. From giant pumpkins to Queen Bees, there will be plenty of things to see and do.
For a more comprehensive guide to Halloween events, read here.
The beloved pumpkin and art festival is back for the 13th year. Hamilton will be filled with rides, games, a pet parade, over 100 food and craft vendors, and every possible pumpkin-based activity you can think of. There are pumpkin weigh-offs, giant pumpkin carving displays, pumpkin painting, a pumpkin derby race, and more. Friday, October 11-Sunday, October 13, High Street, Hamilton
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Convergence
Urban Native Collective is hosting a weekend of events for Indigenous Peoples’ Day with the theme of Native Resistance. Festivities kick off on Friday with an exhibition opening party at the CAC and 21c. There will be food from Indigenous Chef food truck and performances by DJ Creepingbear and Copper Face United Powwow Dancers. Saturday will feature artists talks at 21c, and on Monday there will be a feast at Jacob Hoffner Park. Check the event site for additional details and activities. Friday, October 11-Monday, October 14, multiple locations
Hundreds of women will be racing around Cincinnati on Saturday morning in the Queen Bee Half Marathon. While it’s too late to register, there are plenty of opportunities along the course to watch and cheer on the competitors. You can also join the racers after the finish line for the victory party in Sawyer Point. Be aware of the route and plan your downtown driving accordingly. Saturday, October 12, runners take off at 7:30 a.m., starting line at Hard Rock Casino, 1000 Broadway, Pendleton
NKY’s favorite cryptid party is back for the third year on Pike Street between Madison Avenue and Washington Street. Fans of the Loveland Frog, Mothman, Squonk, and more are invited to this all-ages event with artisan vendors, costumes, crafts, face painting, and beer from Fabled Brew Works. Keep an eye out for some special local cryptids— if you spot them all, you win a prize! Saturday, October 12, 12-6 p.m., Pike St. between Madison Ave. and Washington St., Covington
Oddtoberfest at Urban Artifact
Celebrate the harvest with Urban Artifact as they freshly tap a keg of their rare Kilobyte fruit tart made with Golden Raspberries exclusively grown for the beer. The day-long party also includes a science talk from the head brewer about the special Golden Raspberries, a vendor market from 1-5 p.m., food from Parts & Labor, and at 8 p.m., “Welcome to Planet Terror,” a horror music experience. Saturday, October 12, 12 p.m.-12 a.m., Urban Artifact, 1660 Blue Rock St., Northside
Beech Acres Parenting Center is throwing itself a 175th birthday party and the entire city is invited. There will be inflatables, games, mascots from the Reds and FCC, animal encounters from the zoo, a book bank, a petting zoo, circus performers, live music from CSO, free pizza and cupcakes, and even more For the parents, Beech Acres will be leading parenting workshops and panels. The first 50 families that show up will receive two tickets to the Cincinnati Museum Center. Sunday, October 13, 12-5 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine
Opening Preview Performance of Rutka: A New Musical
The world premiere of indie-rock musical Rutka takes place at Playhouse in the Park’s Rouse Theatre, with a potential trip to Broadway in its future. Based on Rutka’s Notebook: A Voice From the Holocaust, the musical follows a 14-year-old girl living in the Jewish Ghetto of Poland in 1943. This is the first preview performance for the public, and the official opening night is Thursday, October 17. The show is not advised for children under 12 years old. Sunday, October 13, 2 p.m., Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Cir., Eden Park
The Mountain Goats are making a stop in Cincinnati on their Rule of Three tour. The indie band best known for songs like “No Children,” “This Year,” and “Up the Wolves,” are playing a more intimate show than usual. While TMG have gone through many musicians and collaborators since their founding in 1991, this tour is just the three core members— John Darnielle, Jon Wurster, and Matt Douglas. Tift Merritt will be opening the show. Sunday, October 13, 8 p.m., Taft Theatre, 436 Sycamore St., downtown
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