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Everything Kid-Friendly Cincy: Gift Guide Edition

Shopping can be difficult and, not only that, it can often feel like a chore and less like the spirit of the gift-giving season was intended to feel.

I have partnered with Everything Cincy to make gift giving that much easier for you; to share with you a guide to shopping local for the kids in your life.

Check out the list below for several local gift ideas—all things from sporting events and experiences, to memberships and art-related activities.

Activities

Pogo Pass*
Multiple Locations
With one pass, you get visits to more than a dozen local places for the entire year—everything from sporting events and museums to indoor activities perfect for the cold weather.

Kid party at OTR Funplex*
OTR
Splatter room, slime making, and karaoke room options, as well as kids party experiences. Gift cards available.

Happy Hangout* Membership
Covedale
600-square-foot indoor playground.

Click here to read more about our visit to Happy Hangout.

Five Iron Golf*
Central Business District
Golf simulator games and competitions fit for any age.

Arts

Cincinnati Ballet*
Downtown
Single tickets to productions such as The Nutcracker or to Family Series: The Little Mermaid.

Cincinnati Art Museum*
Mount Adams
Art Together: Art Making for Families with Children Ages 3–5 and Family Studio: Art Making for Families with Children Ages 6–12.

Cincinnati School of Music*
Montgomery, Mason, Anderson Twp
Cincinnati music lessons for all ages, including piano, voice, guitar, strings, drums, wings, and more.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati*
Central Business District
From a single show to a season membership, enjoy the arts courtesy of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.

Madcap Puppets
Westwood
Tickets to single performances and more available.

Creativity

Craft Set
King Arthur’s Court Toys (Oakley)
King Arthur’s is a local toy store where you can get everything from craft sets and puzzles to science kits and Barbies, and so much more.

Jewelry Making Set
Learning Express Toys (Crestview Hills)
Pretend play and stuffed animals to games and crafts.

LEGO Sets
King Arthur’s Court Toys (Oakley), Joseph Beth Booksellers (Norwood)
Get your LEGO sets locally!

Color Me Mine*
Crestview Hills
Walk in to the studio to paint your ceramic piece(s) on the spot. Gift cards are also available.

Read more about our visit to Color Me Mine here.

Not Your Average Paint & Sip*
Pendleton
Guided youth classes offered weekly.

Construction and Building Sets
King Arthur’s Court Toys (Oakley), Learning Express Toys (Crestview Hills)

Experiences

Cincinnati Museum Center
West End
Daily admission and memberships available for the All Museums Package: Cincinnati History Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, the Children’s Museum, and Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center.

Cincinnati Observatory
Hyde Park
Daily tickets and memberships available.

Reds Hall of Fame and Museum*
Central Business District
Daily tickets and memberships available.

American Sign Museum
Camp Washington
Daily tickets and memberships available.

EnterTRAINment Junction
West Chester

Gift cards**

Aglamesis Bros*
Oakley, Montgomery
Scoop ice cream, chocolates, and candy.

The Acres*
Evendale
Driving range, two mini golf courses, pro shop, and restaurant and bar.

Check out all about our visit to The Acres!

Reading

Book Light**
Joseph Beth Booksellers (Norwood)

Games and Puzzles
Gumdrop (Covington, Norwood)

Sports

Koch Sports
Central Business District
Jerseys, local team apparel, and sporting goods store.

Apparel and Accessories
Cincy Shirts (Hyde Park, Fort Mitchell)
HOMAGE (OTR)
Rivertown Inkery (Oakley, OTR)

Or, of course, you can always go directly to a team’s pro shop to get apparel and gifts.

Cincinnati Cyclones*
Central Business District
Single game tickets and season tickets available.

Florence Y’alls*
Florence, KY
Single game tickets and season tickets available. Check out their onsite shop for more gift ideas.

If you are you looking for any specific or custom recommendations, just ask!

*Everything Cincy partner
**Stocking stuffer option

Written by: Linsey Kraeling – Woman, wife, and mother about town; proud millennial; and lifelong Cincinnatian with an invested interest in community involvement and having a full plate—literally and figuratively. Follow along with and read more about eating like a sophisticated six-year-old, supporting local, and acting like a tourist in her own city at instagram.com/linsinnati and tourdecincinnati.com.

Everything Holiday Parties in Cincinnati

With the holiday season approaching, you or someone you know may be in the market for a venue for a corporate get-together, social event, or private dinner party—whether you need a small space for your local business gathering or a venue that can accommodate your very large family.

From more standard social events to more unique outings and experiences, here are several Everything Cincy partners that can accommodate small to large parties for your next get-together:

16 Lots Southern Outpost Newport
Whether you’ve got 10 or 300+, 16 Lots Southern Outpost can host your next party, from full menu and formal service to specialized catering and buffets.

21c Cincinnati and Metropole on Walnut Central Business District (CBD)
Private event spaces including a ballroom for seating groups up to 120 (receptions up to 200), five art galleries to accommodate groups of 12 to 75, and private dining spaces available at Metropole with seating up to 12.

Aces Pickleball Norwood
Host an event with special amenities including indoor and outdoor event spaces, large and small groups, onsite catering, firepits with seating, and more. Request your event here.

The Acres Evendale
Private space available to rent for parties up to 75 with no rental fee. Indoor/outdoor space featuring bar and restaurant, driving range, mini golf, and firepits on the patio. Click here to book your private party.

Alcove by MadTree Brewing OTR
MadTree Taproom Oakley
Four unique and private spaces to choose from and dedicated planning support. Amenities include group sizes from 35 to 350 with onsite catering. More details and book your event here.

Backstage Event Center CBD
Private space available and can accommodate parties up to 300 (cocktail style), as well as a dedicated events and catering menu that can be customized to fit a range of budgets. More details available here.

Baru CBD
Elevated bar and restaurant space available to accommodate large parties and private events. Email info@barusuhi.com to book.

Cafe Alma Pleasant Ridge
With partial space to full restaurant rentals available, Cafe Alma can accommodate parties for up to 200 people. 15% off all holiday party pricing if booked before December 1. Click here for more information and to make a request.

Cincinnati Art Museum Mt. Adams
Three available corporate and social event spaces for parties up to 75, 90, and 250. For more information and to submit your request, click here.

Cincy Brew Bus
Buses can accommodate parties up to 100 for tours and tastings at local breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Learn more about Private Brew Bus Tours here.

Color Me Mine Crestview Hills Town Center
Choose to have a Ceramic Painting Party for up to 20 people, pick up a kit of supplies and host your own party, or rent the entire studio for your next group event. Click here to read more information and to book your party.

Dave & Buster’s Florence
Two private rooms, two semi-private spaces, and entire building buy-out available. Can accommodate parties from 30 to 130 or 1,600 in the entire building. Take 10% off of any event over $1,000 when held Monday through Thursday (must reference at time of booking). Make your reservation here.

Epic Event Gallery CBD
Host a private dinner, social event, or party for up to 80 guests (100 standing), or a holiday-specific event for up to 90 guests. Booked any event before December 31, 2023 and take 10% off of your rental. Click here to start planning your event.

Five Iron Golf CBD
Flexible space, cutting-edge technology, a locally-inspired catering menu and beverage packages suited for every occasion. Submit your request here.

Fowling Warehouse Norwood
Group parties available for groups of all sizes or corporate outings. Specializes in large group events (up to 700 people). Reservations include access to private party space, tables and chairs, catering, bar, and private Fowling Lanes. Click here to submit an inquiry.

Looking for Bengals Game Dey Fun and Watch Parties? Check This Out!

Frankie’s Sips & Savories CBD
Partial rentals (accommodating 15–30) and full space rentals (up to 80 guests) available for private events. All packages feature onsite menu items. Submit your inquiry here.

Full Throttle Adrenaline Park Springdale
Five private rooms are available, as well as catering services, bar with limited cocktails, single-serve appetizers and pizzas, and snacks are available at the front desk. Can accommodate groups up to 300. Submit your booking request here.

Hofbräuhaus Newport
Space to accommodate up to 300 with catering options available. Reserve your group event here.

Hotel Covington Covington
Wide variety of event spaces that can accommodate 10 to 500 guests. Submit an inquiry here.

Humble Monk Northside
Belgian-influenced brewery with private rooms available for larger parties; can accommodate parties from 10 to 200. Bring your own food or NYPD Pizza Northside delivers to the taproom for free and offers specials for customers.

Karrikin Spirits Fairfax
Brewery and distillery. Lounge or Chandelier Bar available to rent with ability accommodate groups of 100 to 200. Reserve your party on one of their open nights (Friday or Saturday) and avoid the rental fee.

Liberty Exhibition Hall Northside
Book The Lounge for your next outing. Send a booking inquiry here.

Lori’s Roadhouse West Chester
Two private bars available to rent and can accommodate parties up to 200. Private events can utilize the entire venue for up to 2,200 guests. Click here to submit a booking inquiry.

LouVino OTR
Two private event spaces—Champagne Room for up to 15 and the Cellar accommodating up to 40—are available to book. Click here for more information.

Moerlein Lager House The Banks
Christkindlmarkt igloo rentals exclusively available for private gatherings, complete access to the vibrant market atmosphere throughout. Make your reservation here.

Nicholson’s Fine Food & Whisk(e)y CBD
Private and semi-private spaces available for groups up to 30 or 48, as well as a dedicated events and catering menu that can be customized to fit a range of budgets. Click here for more information or to submit a request.

Northern Row Brewery & Distillery OTR
Semi-private spaces available for parties up to 50 and whole taproom option available for up to 150 people.

Northwood Cider Co Norwood
Private sections and whole-house parties available; can accommodate sizes from 10 to 80. Catering and outside food or food trucks are welcome.

Not Your Average “Paint and Sip” Pendleton
Private rooms available for parties up to 12. Complimentary full bar is included with every class. Located at Pendleton Art Center.

On the Rhine Eatery OTR
Private room available for 25 and the OTR Eatery space can accommodate party sizes up to 320. Parking is free for all attendees. All parties booked before 11/18 get the rental fee waived. Submit an event inquiry here.

OTR Funplex OTR
Private party options include small (up to 12 people), midsize (up to 25), or large (up to 100) party, as well as a private happy hour (up to 45). Start planning your event here.

Posh Event Space OTR
Meetings and corporate events with a minimum of 25 attendees available, as well as parties, dinners, and more. Click here to make your reservation.

The Pub Rookwood
Private heated and enclosed patio that can accommodate a party up to 70 with a dedicated events menu. Request your event here.

Rhinegeist OTR
Brewery with three private event spaces to choose from; accommodating small parties to groups up to 300+. Inquire about private spaces here.

The Summit Hotel Madisonville
19 private rooms and two ballrooms accommodating groups from 10 to 300+ guests. Contact the sales office for holiday party deals and click here for more information.

Tin Roof The Banks
Can accommodate groups up to 250. Book before November 22 and take 10% off. Book your event here.

The Well Covington
Special events and private parties available in the Big Room (70 people seated or up to 120 reception style) or the Small Room (30 people seated or 55 standing). Book before November 22 and take half off of the rental fee. Click here to make a reservation.

Have questions or want help planning your outing? Just ask!

[If there is not a link provided to book directly, contact the venue for more information and to make your plans.]

Additional Everything Cincy partners to consider when booking your social, corporate, or holiday outing: Butcher and Barrel, Ché, Ché O’Bryonville, Cock & Bull Public House – Covington, Crafts & Vines, Del Gardo’s, deSha’s Cincinnati, E+O Kitchen – The Banks, Element Eatery, The Flock, Frankie’s Sips & Savories, Frosthaus, Gangsters Dueling Piano Bar, The Growler House, Hail Marys, Honey Uninhibited, Juniper’s, Kopan, MegaCorp Pavilion, Metropolitan Club, Montgomery Inn The Boathouse, Prime Cincinnati, Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom, Shiners on the Levee, Street City Pub, The View at Shires’ Garden

Written by: Linsey Kraeling – Woman, wife, and mother about town; proud millennial; and lifelong Cincinnatian with an invested interest in community involvement and having a full plate—literally and figuratively. Follow along with and read more about eating like a sophisticated six-year-old, supporting local, and acting like a tourist in her own city at instagram.com/linsinnati and tourdecincinnati.com.

Savings in the City 10/31

The Pub – Rookwood
Tuesday Burger Special: $12 Grippo Smash Burger
Cincinnati Ballet
First Class FREE
The Flock
Happy Hour Specials
Kopan
Half Priced Sake on Saturdays
Logan A/C and Heat Services
HVAC Replacement Fall Savings
Hoxworth Blood Center
FREE Cincinnati Cyclones Donor Jersey
Shiners on the Levee
10% Off Holiday Parties
Moerlein Lager House
$25 Everything Cincy Pregame Fest Tailgate Package

Everything Kid-Friendly Cincy: Color Me Mine Edition

Color Me Mine is a paint-your-own-pottery franchise that makes the unique and creative experience of pottery painting accessible for people of all ages. It is a great way to explore your creativity while enjoying a therapeutic and calming experience by yourself or with others. It is ideal for all ages and skill levels to create a one-of-a-kind piece.

The local Color Me Mine franchise in Crestview Town Center is woman-owned and operated and hosts all kinds of events, including private parties, girls night out events, and kid-friendly fun. Every third Thursday is Ladies Night, where ladies of all ages get 20% off.

My favorite thing, though? Walk-ins are welcome! All ceramic pieces—from mugs and dishware to seasonal items and back—are individually priced and can be personalized by painting your own designs and styles, thanks to a wide selection of colors, brush sizes, and so much more. This is such a great idea for a thoughtful, personal gift for a loved one.

“Pottery is fun to paint. Painting is fun.” –Mara, age 4.5

How it works: you can walk right in, choose your unpainted ceramic bowl or figurine, and use any variety of brushes, stencils, and paints to customize your piece. A Color Me Mine worker is there to help and answer questions along the way. Once we completed our pieces—pumpkin and Christmas tree for me; rainbow vase and pumpkin for my 4.5-year-old daughter—we left them with Color Me Mine to fire in the kilns they have onsite. It took a week for them to be completed, when they called to let us know we were able to pick them up.

I highly recommend this fun activity with a child or a significant other or friends or as a birthday party. I loved being able to walk right in with my daughter, who loves art, and who was able to create artwork just as I was able to—someone graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and has taken their fair share of art classes.

Color Me Mine
Crestview Hills Town Center
2874 Town Center Blvd
Crestview Hills, KY 41017

Written by: Linsey Kraeling – Woman, wife, and mother about town; proud millennial; and lifelong Cincinnatian with an invested interest in community involvement and having a full plate—literally and figuratively. Follow along with and read more about eating like a sophisticated six-year-old, supporting local, and acting like a tourist in her own city at instagram.com/linsinnati and tourdecincinnati.com.

Covington, KY Part 2 with Molly Wellmann

📜HISTORY & HIDDEN GEMS TOUR💎 featuring Molly Wellmann

Brought to you by Richter & Phillips Jewelers and The BMW Store Cincinnati

For Part 2 of our Hidden Gems & History Tour in Covington, KY, we visit the River Front and Main Strasse Village. Our day begins at the Gruff which is this amazing cafe and bottle shop. They feature an awesome bar, brick oven pizzas, deli sandwiches and wonderful salads. Their bottle shop carries local beer, wine and liquor. The name “the Gruff” comes from the fairytale “the Three Billy Goats Gruff” and lines of the tale are painted on the walls inside. This is such a perfect spot to grab lunch or sit outside with a glass of wine!

We next make our way just a block south of the Gruff along the river to the Covington River Walk. We walked under the stunning Robling Bridge to Covington’s flood wall murals. Artist Robert Dafford painted 18 Murals on the Flood Wall depicting Covington and Northern Kentucky History. From prehistoric times when the buffalo crossed the Ohio river to get to the salt licks in Kentucky, to the early pioneers, the ferry, Civil War, & the building of the Roebling Bridge. You can also find famous artists, Covington’s German Heritage, horse racing, Covington’s baseball team, and many others along the River Walk. My favorite mural is the crossing of the Garner family.

After the murals we drove over to Main Strasse Village. The Village is centered on the corner of 6th and Main streets in Covington and encompasses 5 city Blocks. The Village is made up of restaurants, bars, and specialty shops. Most of the buildings in Main Strasse date back to the 1840 and 1860’s, you might be surprised to learn Main Strasse Village was developed into a 19th Century Village the 1970’s.

Work started on the Village in 1977. In 1979, they built the Carillon (the big German clock Tower) in Goebel Park. This 100-foot tower is a recreation of a European Style Glockenspiel Clock Tower. Funded by the state of Kentucky, it was built as the anchor attraction for our German storybook inspired neighborhood redevelopment project named…Main Strasse Village.

The Goose Girl Fountain at the intersection of Main and 6th was built in 1980. The fountain was designed by Greek Sculptor Eleftherios Karkadoulias. The fountain is based on the Grimms Brothers Fairytale “Goose Girl”.

Main Strasse is definitely a place you should check out in the near future. There is always something fun going on with the great dining, bars, shops & more. They also host lots of festivals and events during the year. It really is a wonderful place.

Click Here to take the tour with us as we cruise around town in a fabulous BMW from The BMW Store Cincinnati!

Cheers,

Molly Wellmann

Everything Bengals Game Dey Fun

Grab your orange and black gear, tiger stripes, Skyline Dip, Grippo’s, goetta snacks, and local beer—football season is back and, with the success of the Bengals over the past couple of seasons, there is a lot of excitement to go along with that. Even better: we’ve got several game day options around the city for fun things to do to be with other Bengals fans to tailgate and get excited for the black and orange to take the field every Sunday (or Monday or Thursday or Saturday …).

Watch Parties

Bengals Tailgate Watch Parties at Fowling Warehouse
Join Tony Pike, ESPN, and Bud Light at Fowling Warehouse for every away game this season. Free entry or $12 for unlimited fowling. Outside food is allowed or there will be food trucks onsite.

Watch Party in the MadTree Taproom
Home and away game watch parties with lots of food and beverages available for purchase.

Taproom Watch Party at Rhinegeist
Weekly Wild Watch Parties featuring $25 beer bucket specials and more.

Dey Drinking Watch Parties at Shiners on the Levee
Weekly watch parties with food and drink specials

Away Game Watch Parties at Streetside Brewery

Click here for Cincinnati-Inspired Recipes to make for your Bengals watch party.

Game Dey Events

513 Weekends at On the Rhine Eatery
Discount food and drink for all the big games every weekend.

Pre-Game Fest
Moerlein Lager House and Schmidlapp Event Lawn
Three hours before every home game.
Live DJ, fowling, 360 digital photo booth, bounce house, signature cocktails, beer, giveaways, and more.

Pre-game Tailgate at The Banks

Bengal Jim’s “Before the Roar” Tailgate Experience
Lot E

Bengals Tailgate & Watch Party
Before every home game on Fountain Square

Who Dey Sunday at Fowling Warehouse
$15 for unlimited fowling, access to the Balboa’s free pizza halftime show, and three complimentary drinks.

Game Day on the Levee
Watch the game at several Newport on the Levee bars and restaurants.

Most bars and many restaurants around Greater Cincinnati will show games, so you can always check out your neighborhood options for places to watch the Cincinnati Bengals. But if you are looking for larger gatherings to celebrate the orange and black, check out these great options.

For a list of official Bengals bars around the US and beyond, click here.

Looking for more things to do this fall? Check out Everything Kid-Friendly Cincy: Fall in Cincinnati Edition.

Written by: Linsey Kraeling – Woman, wife, and mother about town, proud millennial, and lifelong Cincinnatian with an invested interest in community involvement and having a full plate—literally and figuratively. Follow along with and read more about eating like a sophisticated six-year-old, supporting local, and acting like a tourist in her own city at instagram.com/linsinnati and tourdecincinnati.com.

*Everything Cincy partner

Everything Kid-Friendly Cincy: Fall in Cincinnati Edition

Fall is coming and with the changing leaves and cooler weather comes all the autumnal fun, including Fall and Halloween Celebrations, Festivals and Pumping Patches, Sunflower Festivals, Family-Friendly Haunted House Events, and Trunk or Treat Activities.

For all of your family-friendly fall 2023 needs—scares, tricks, treats, crafts, corn mazes, festivals, and more—check out the list below of the many fun goings on around Greater Cincinnati over the next few months. All events are linked to a site with more information regarding admission costs, dates and times, and location.

Event categories below include:

  • Fall and Halloween Celebrations
  • Festivals and Pumpkin Patches
  • Sunflower Festivals
  • Family-Friendly Haunted House Events
  • Trunk or Treat Activities

FALL AND HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONS

For admission information, dates, and more details about the events, click on the corresponding link below.

September 2–October 29

Ohio Renaissance Festival (Waynesville)
Where fantasy and history collide, featuring shows, food and drink, and unique shops. Open weekends and Labor Day.

September 3–November 3

A Pirate-y Peter Pan
The Children’s Theatre* on Tour
Follow well-loved characters like Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, The Lost Boys and even the villainous Captain Hook on this new, Arrgh-some adventure!

September 7–10

Harvest Home Fair 
Harvest Home Park, Cheviot
“The Biggest Little Fair in Ohio” features the Harvest Home Parade on Thursday, rides and attractions, live music, corn hole tournament, art show, flower show, general exhibits, and so much more.

September 23

9th Annual Feast and Fall-y
Downtown Lebanon, 10a–5p
Fall Market for food lovers and one-of-a-kind seasonal finds in Lebanon’s Historic Downtown on Mulberry Street between Broadway and Cherry Streets.

September 23

Fall Festival
Liberty Park, 11a–3p
Food trucks, vendors, and family fun activities, including crafts, inflatables, and live entertainment.

September 29

Family Fun Night
Blooms and Berries
Pack a picnic for a sunset dinner by the sunflowers; enjoy live music, Play Yard, and Petting Farm; and take a hayride or do the corn maze.

October 1

Flea in the Fort and Touch-A-Truck
Tower Park (City of Fort Thomas*), 10a–3p
Artisan craft show featuring 70 artists, live music, food trucks, and craft beer.

October 1, 8, 22, 29

Wild West Fall Festival – Family Fall Festival
All Hallows Eve Terror Town*, 11a–4p
Lights on, vendors, food, pumpkin patches, and more.

October 6–8

Metamora Canal Days
Metamora, IN, 9a–5p
Antiques, collectibles, and handcrafted items; food vendors; and more.

October 7

40th Annual Fall Festival
Wyoming, 10a
More than 80 artists, crafters, vendors, and organizations; local music, food offerings, inflatables, and petting zoo.

October 13–15

12th Annual Operation Pumpkin (Pumpkin and Art Festival)
Hamilton
Giant pumpkins, pumpkin weigh-off, over 100 artisans and food vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly atmosphere.

October 13–14, 20–21, 27–28

Sharon Woods Haunted Village
Sharon Woods, 6–10p
Family-friendly, slight-fright event in Sharon Woods’ 19th century village, complete with meeting ghosts, witches, and a fortune teller, as well as balloon art, games, a creepy critter zoo, face painting, storytelling, and more.

October 14

CORGIPALOOZA
The Bark Park & Patio*, 11a–3p
Halloween parade and costume contest with prizes (dog + human), trick-or-treating (dog + children), photo ops, vendors, and so much more.

October 14

Puppies & Pumpkins
North Park, Springboro, 11a–3p
Support local fosters and rescues and have some family fun with food, puppies, costume contest, free goodies, and pumpkin patch.

October 14

HVL Haunted Hayride
Hidden Valley Lake, 5–10p
Non-scary hayrides from 5 to 7 (tickets must be purchased by 6) and dark and scary from 7 to 10 (sales end at 9).
$4 per person

October 14–15

Findlay Market Fall Food Fest
Findlay Market*, 10a–4p
Fall tasting event, children’s spooky scavenger hunt, a fall-themed photo booth, and live music from Wild Carrot and Tracy Walker & Friends.

October 14–15, 21–22, 28–29

HallZOOween
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 12–5p
Trick-or-Treat stations, special animal enrichment, Theater of Illusion shows at 1 and 3, Hogwarts Express train ride (additional charge applies), and Scare-ousel (additional charge applies).
No additional charge. Included in zoo admission.

October 15

Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest and Adoption Event
Benken Garden Center and Florist, 10a–1p
Benken is partnering with the SPCA of Cincinnati to find fur-ever homes for dogs and cats in need.

October 15

7th Annual Hocus Pocus Halloween: A Family Fun Festival
Middletown
Free family fun featuring Hocus Pocus-themed fun, food and craft vendors, dance troupes, live shows, pumpkins, music, Howl-o-ween dog costume contest and parade, kids games and activities, and more. You can also meet Binx the cat and check out the Creepy Car Show and trunk or treat.

October 17

Boo Fest: Free Family Event
Highland County YMCA*, 5–8p
Haunted hallway, family activities, and Halloween crafts.

October 20

Howl at the Hall
Westwood Town Hall, 6–9p

October 21

Boo Fest: Free Family Event
Gamble-Nippert YMCA* at Westwood Town Hall, 5–8p
Break your costumes out early for a kid-friendly Halloween party, costume contest, and family crafts hosted by the Y.

October 21–22

Pumpkin Festival
Weber’s Farm Market
175 arts and crafts exhibitors, food vendors, pumpkin sculpting and other live demonstrations, kids rides, live music, petting zoo, U-cut sunflowers, craft beer garden.
$7 admission (12 and under free)

October 22

Boo Fest: Free Family Event
M.E. Lyons YMCA*, 3–5p
Floating Pumpkin Patch, family friendly activities, and crafts.

October 27

Boo Fest: Free Family Event
Campbell County YMCA*, 5:30–7:30p
Break your costumes out early for a kid friendly Halloween party and family activities at the Y. 

October 27–28

Spooktacular
Harvest Home Park
Hayride through the park, barrel train rides, haunted barn, kids games and face painting, costume contest (ages 12 and under), Howl-At-the-Moon contest (all ages), concessions.

October 28

Boo Fest: Free Family Event
Powel Crosley Jr. YMCA* at ArtsConnect, 12–3p
Fun-filled, outdoor family fun. Kids should dress in their costumes for trick-or-treating and a hay maze.

October 28

Murder Mystery Cruise “Henry Potter and The Vanishing”
BB Riverboats
Interactive murder mystery dinner experience.

October 28–29

Fall Fest Weekend
Washington Park*

FESTIVALS AND PUMPKIN PATCHES

Blooms & Berries Fall on the Farm (Loveland)
September 16–October 31
Online ticket purchase is required to attend Fall on the Farm. Admission includes hayrides, Pumpkin Bounce Pad, corn maze, mini corn maze, bee train, play area, Barnyard 500 Trike Track, farm animals, Spookley, and more! The Beer Garden is open on the weekends.
Ticket prices vary, but range from $5.95 during the first week to $19.95 on peak weekends. Click here for more information. Leashed pets are allowed.

Burger Farm Fall Fun at the Farm (Newtown)
Saturdays and Sundays, September 30–October 29, 10a–6p (weather permitting)
Pumpkins, corn stalks, mums, gourds, apple cider, animated pumpkin land characters, games, food, music, farm animals, crafters and more.
Admission is $15 per person (children 2 and under are free; ages 65 and older are $12)

Burwinkel Farms (Ross)
Weekends in October
Corn maze, skid maze, Halloween scavenger hunt, locally grown apples, crawl-thru straw tunnel, corn pool, and weekend hayrides to a pumpkin patch and sunflower field (when in bloom).

Country Pumpkins Fall Festival (Dry Ridge, KY) – September 9–October 30 (closed Tuesdays)
Fun Pass is $22 per person, Pumpkin Ridge is $7 per person, and many more activities are available for purchase a la carte. Click here for pricing information and save 10% on select tickets with code EARLY10.

Irons Fruit Farm October Weekends (Lebanon)
Last weekend in September and all October weekends, 11a–5p
Pumpkins and hayrides, corn maze, bakery (with apple fritters, pies, cinnamon-cider donuts, cookies, and more!), market and store, apples, and special events.
Click here for a coupon for $1 off purchase of $10 or more

Jack O’Lantern Junction at EnterTRAINment Junction (West Chester)
September 23–October 31
Indoor, kid friendly maze as well as friendly ghosts, skeletons, and more. Each child will receive a bag of trick-or-treat candy, plus new Halloween mini scenes and a Halloween themed train display.

Jackson Family Farm Fall on the Farm (Middletown)
Saturdays (11a–6p) and Sundays (12–5p), September 30–October 22
Activities include barrel train ride (new), corn maze, pumpkin jump pad, gravity wagon basketball, farm animals, pedal tractors and implements, corn barn, farm equipment, hay tower and slides, hayride, pumpkin cannon, and more!
$15 per person general farm admission (includes all activities, kids 2 and under free)

Kings Island Tricks and Treats Fall Fest (Mason)
Saturdays and Sundays, September 24–October 29
Admission includes one-of-a-kind fall festival with amazing food, activities, live entertainment, more than a dozen trick-or-treat stops, costume contests, crafts, games, seasonal merchandise, and access to the park’s rides and attractions.
Tickets starting at $34.99; military discounts available

McMonigle Farms Pumpkin Fest (Middletown)
Weekends in October, 12–6p
McMonigle Farms offers the most affordable and unique pumpkin patch in Middletown, Ohio. Admission includes: U-pick pumpkins, hayrides, one-acre clueless corn maze, cow train rides, farm animals, FREE straw maze, large play area, and seasonal treats.

Neltner’s Farm Fall Fest (Melbourne, KY)
September 30–October 31
There’s something for every member of your family: horse-drawn wagon rides, crafters and artisans, live music, home cooked food by Four Mile Pig, wine tastings by local wineries, homemade ice cream, pumpkin patch, 3+ acre corn maze, kids corn play pit, toddler corn maze, farm stand, petting zoo, barrel train, model train display.
Weekend activities admission (10a–6p): $7 (ages 3 and up); weekdays (9a–6p): free
Leashed pets are allowed

Niederman Fall Fun 2022 (Liberty Twp.)
September 22–October 29
Thursday 6–9p (group reservations only during the day), Friday 4–9p (concessions available after 6), Saturday 11a–9p, Sunday 1–6p
Tickets include: 4-acre corn maze, hayrides, kids tractor play area, wagon ride, human foosball, duck races, pipe swings, climbing hill, jumping pillow, and so much more!
$15 general admission wristband must be purchased for children 2 and above (children under 2 are free) and includes access to all activities. Tickets are available here.

Shaw Farms Pumpkin Times (Milford)
Weekends in September (starting the third weekend) through October 31, 9a–6p (Monday–Saturday), 9a–5p (Sunday), weather permitting
Huge corn maze with a kid-friendly treasure hunt, two interactive playgrounds, and horse- and tractor-drawn hayrides through the scenic countryside.
General admission is free. Click here for activity pricing information and to purchase tickets. Leashed pets are allowed.

SUNFLOWER FESTIVALS

There are a few area farms that have sunflower festivals and related events corresponding with when they bloom. For admission information, dates, and more details about the events, click on the corresponding link below.

Late September (date varies): Blooms and Berries Farm Market (Hamilton Twp)
October (TBD): Sips in Sunflowers at Burwinkel Farms
October 7–8: Gorman Heritage Farm Sunflower Festival (advance tickets are required)

FAMILY-FRIENDLY HAUNTED HOUSE EVENTS

Cincinnati goes all out for haunted houses and, while haunted houses may be a bit too much for the little ones, there are a few opportunities for “Lights On Matinees” at area spots

The Dent Schoolhouse (Dent)
Family friendly Lights On Tour is on Sunday, October 22, 4–6p
Weekends, September 15–November 4, and all Thursdays in October
General admission starting at $23 (group pricing available), with options for fast pass and front of the line options also available (view ticketing options here). Ghost Tours will take place on Wednesdays in October.

Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall (Mt. Healthy)
Lights Up Night will be Sunday, October 22, 6–6:45p (cost is $5 per child, free for adults)
Friday, Saturday (8–11p), and Sunday (7–9p) from September 29–October 28
Entry is $12 (click here for information about available discounts), Fastpasses available for $18, no discounts. Cash only.

USS Nightmare (Newport)
Lights On Matinee, October 23, 4–6p
September 16–17, September 29–November 5 (closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays)
Thursday, Sunday, 7–11p; Friday and Saturday, 7p–1a
General admission prices from $23–30, with Fast Pass admission being $36–50. Front-of-the-line and season passes also available. Click here to view all ticketing options.

TRUNK OR TREAT ACTIVITIES

October 14: Clermont County YMCA, 12–2p
October 18: Lindewald Community Trunk or Treat at Benninghofen Playground, 6–8p
October 21: Trunk or Treat and Pet Masquerade at Testerman Park, 1–3p
October 21: Trunk or Treat at Lake Julie Ann (Hamilton), 3–6p
October 22: Trunk or Treat at Gilmore Lanes, 2–4p
October 24: Trunk or Treat at Beechmont Ford, 6p
October 26: Clippard Family YMCA, 6–7:30p
October 27: Treat Street at Deerfield Towne Center, 6–8p
October 27: RC Durr YMCA, 6:30–8:30p
October 28: Elda’s Trunk or Treat at Elda Elementary, 3:30–5p
October 28: Shop, Eat, Treat – Monster Mash at Liberty Center, 4–6p
October 28–29: Tricks or Treats Weekend at Renaissance Festival
October 29: Boos & Brews on the Levee at Newport on the Levee, 5–9p
October 29: Special Needs Trunk or Treat at 2701 Harris Avenue (Norwood), 2–4p
October 29: Trunk or Treat at Land of Illusion Adventure Park, 5–7p
October 30: Blue Ash YMCA, 5:30–7:30p
October 31: Trick or Treat at the Market at Findlay Market*, 4–6p
TBD: Rookwood Commons

Click here for more Fall in Cincinnati fun courtesy of Tour de Cincinnati.

Written by: Linsey Kraeling – Woman, wife, and mother about town, proud millennial, and lifelong Cincinnatian with an invested interest in community involvement and having a full plate—literally and figuratively. Follow along with and read more about eating like a sophisticated six-year-old, supporting local, and acting like a tourist in her own city at instagram.com/linsinnati and tourdecincinnati.com.

All information is believed to be up to date and accurate. To verify cost and information for each event, please contact the host for more. Information is not yet available for several attractions and events. This list will be updated as that information becomes available. Have a fun, safe fall, y’all!

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Everything Creamy Whips in Cincinnati

What is warm weather in Cincinnati without a creamy whip?! Though these Queen City institutions often serve the same fare with slight or very few deviations, you know your favorite neighborhood soft serve supplier—from Cleves to Hamilton, and Loveland to Mt. Washington, then Northern Kentucky and everywhere in between. The average Greater Cincinnati probably doesn’t need to travel any more than 10 minutes to get to their nearby shop, and many residents have a creamy whip with conveniently located right there in their neighborhood.

Even Gwen Stefani loves these sweet summertime snacks.

Creamy whips are traditionally open seasonally—March or April through September or October—and there are more than 30 in Greater Cincinnati, so there are more than enough opportunities to grab some whippy dip fare before creamy whip season comes to a close.

Here are just a handful of spots we recommend to check out:

The Bold Face Dairy Bar Price Hill

Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar Mt. Healthy

Mt. Washington Creamy Whip Mt. Washington

Norwood Delite Creamy Whip Norwood

Silver Grove Dari Bar Silver Grove

Piper’s Ice Cream Bar Covington

Putz’s Creamy Whip Westwood

Whipty-Do! Landen

Zip Dip Green Twp

That list isn’t even a third of the seasonal soft serve parlors Greater Cincinnati has to offer. Go ahead and start your Tour de Cincinnati Creamy Whips. It might take a while.

Click here for Tour de Cincinnati’s Google map of seasonal and scoop shops as well as Creamy Whips in Cincinnati.

Written by: Linsey Kraeling – Woman, wife, and mother about town, proud millennial, and lifelong Cincinnatian with an invested interest in community involvement and having a full plate—literally and figuratively. Follow along with and read more about eating like a sophisticated six-year-old, supporting local, and acting like a tourist in her own city at instagram.com/linsinnati and tourdecincinnati.com.