Fall has officially arrived! Now that the temperatures are cooling down it’s the perfect time to be OUTSIDE! There are some great events going on in October, both inside and outside, so you are set no matter what the weather is like.
For all things Halloween be sure to check out our HUGE list of Halloween Happenings!
Family Friendly Things to Do in Cincinnati & NKY {October 2015}
October 1 ~ 4
Linton Music’s Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions October 3, 2015 (10am & 11:30am) Heritage Presbyterian Church in Mason 6546 S. Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040 $5.00 per person or $15.00 for Flex-Book of 4 tickets good at any PB&J concert. Children under 2 are free! Brasstacular! Meet the members of the brass family. You’ll want to join the parade and toot your own horn after hearing the bold, brazen, and brassy sounds of these instruments! Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions brings families together for a musical encounter that provides a friendly, educational, and enjoyable introduction to classical music. Designed for ages two to six, these interactive concerts will touch, teach, and enrich your child’s life. 10am and 11:30am. $5.00 per person or $15.00 for Flex-Book of 4 tickets good at any PB&J concert. Children under 2 are free! Free Graeter’s cookies at every concert! Tickets available at the door, by calling 513.381.6868, or visit www.lintonmusic.org.
Fall Fireworks Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 p.m. Kenton County Public Library 1992 Walton Nicholson Road, Independence Free We’ll light up the autumn sky with an extravagant pyrotechnic display by Vito’s Fireworks.
FALL down and DYE 5k run/walk October 3, 2015 Cowan Lake Wilmington, OH $20 Fun family event at Cowan Lake; grab your friends and your family and join us for a colorful morning of fun. Proceeds to benefit people with disabilities.
Mini Maker Faire Oct. 3, 1-4 pm Kenton County Public Library 401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger Free Become part of the maker community. Drop into the Library’s Mini-Maker Faire to learn about the Makerspace and Hackerspace movements.
River of Hope Ranch Fall Festival 10.3.2015 | 12 noon – 3pm River of Hope Ranch 5283 O’Neall Road Waynesville, OH 45068 $5 per person. Children 5 and under get in FREE. Proceeds benefit River of Hope Ranch, a Christian non-profit organization that provides equine-assisted mental health counseling. We hope you can join us Saturday October 3rd for our 2nd Annual Fall Fest. We have a full line-up of live entertainment this year, including Alexis Gomez from American Idol. Fall Fun For All: Live music featuring Alexis Gomez, Outdoor arena dedication with the Mark A. Kreusch Memorial Fund, Hayrides, Pumpkin patch, Fun games and activities, Zesty BBQ, hot dogs & more – provided by Chef Tommy Myers, Artist presentation with Abandon with Cardboard, 50/50 raffle, Meet the horses – Tango, Butters, Abby and Gabe & so much more!
October 5 ~ 11
Home School Fall Family Mixer Oct. 6, 1-2:30 pm Kenton County Public Library 401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger Free Participate in crafts, apple bobbing and storytelling. Enjoy cider and cookies too. Families are welcome to bring a treat to share.
The City Flea October 10 / Washington Park 10a-4p The City Flea is one of the most interesting and unique markets around. Check out the works of awesome crafters and vendors while chowing at the food trucks and listening to fine tunes by the DJ. Take the whole family! Read more in this post: The City Flea
Boo Bash Oct 10, 2-3 pm Kenton County Public Library 1992 Walton Nicholson Road, Independence Free Come join the fun and wear your costume if you’d like! Children ages 2-6 are invited to play Halloween games, crafts and a treat. Register by calling 962-4032.
Linton Music’s Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions October 10, 2015 (10am & 11:30am) Pilgrim United Church of Christ 4418 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati, OH 45211 $5.00 per person or $15.00 for Flex-Book of 4 tickets good at any PB&J concert. Children under 2 are free! Brasstacular! Meet the members of the brass family. You’ll want to join the parade and toot your own horn after hearing the bold, brazen, and brassy sounds of these instruments!
Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions brings families together for a musical encounter that provides a friendly, educational, and enjoyable introduction to classical music. Designed for ages two to six, these interactive concerts will touch, teach, and enrich your child’s life. 10am and 11:30am. $5.00 per person or $15.00 for Flex-Book of 4 tickets good at any PB&J concert. Children under 2 are free! Free Graeter’s cookies at every concert! Tickets available at the door, by calling 513.381.6868, or visit www.lintonmusic.org.
46th Ohio Sauerkraut Festival October 10, 9:00 am -8:00 pm, October 11, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce www.sauerkrautfestival.com Downtown Waynesville, FREE Make plans to attend this favorite event by many, the 46th Ohio Sauerkraut Festival, in Warren County Ohio. This festival host 460 craft vendors from over 25 states. All crafts are juried and must be handmade. Don’t forget all the sauerkraut served in traditional and non-traditional ways, such as cabbage rolls, reubans, German Sundaes, sauerkraut pizza, cabbage soup, sauerkraut pie, cookies, bread, brownies and so much more. Not a fan of sauerkraut, that is ok we have plenty of food offerings for you too. See you in Waynesville Ohio, for a premier festival in southwest Ohio!
Date Night Idea: Hot Glass, Cold Brew, and All That Jazz October 10, 2015 5:00pm-11:00pm Neusole Glassworks 11925 Kemper Springs Dr, Forest Park, OH 45240 $20 a ticket Join us on October 10th at 5 pm for “Hot Glass, Cold Brew, and All That Jazz” to celebrate our 1 year anniversary in our new location. Entertainment will be provided by Grammy nominated jazz singer, Kathy Wade. Raffles and auctions will take place throughout the evening along with glassblowing demonstrations by our artists. Food and beverages included in the price of admission and tickets are $20 and include a blown glass drinking vessel. Proceeds go to our at risk high school program and the “Gene Burt Memorial Scholarship Fund” to benefit at risk youth.
Cincinnati Chocolate Festival October 11, 2015 1624 Herald Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207 The Cincinnati Chocolate Festival lives up to its slogan, “making life sweeter for those in need,” by donating proceeds to Cincinnati-area charities that benefit women and children. From 12-5, attendees can sample handmade chocolates, candies, frozen treats, and baked goods from over 20 vendors. Kids admission is free and there are plenty of activities they can enjoy in between tastings! http://cincinnatichocolatefestival.com/
October 12 ~ 18
Paying for College 101 Oct. 14, 6:30-8 pm Kenton County Public Library 401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger free Teens and their guardians/parents are invited to this workshop. Learn how to apply for financial aid and scholarships.
Pumpkin Decorating Party Oct. 16, 6-8 pm Kenton County Public Library 401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger free Decorate your own pumpkin while supplies last.
Books by the Banks ~ Saturday, October 17, 2015 Duke Energy Center, downtown Cincinnati Books by the Banks is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place every October in downtown Cincinnati. The day-long festival, which is free and open to the public, features national, regional, and local authors and illustrators; book signings; panel discussions; and activities for the entire family to enjoy. http://booksbythebanks.org/
Linton Music’s Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions October 17, 2015 (10am & 11:30am) Lakeside Presbyterian Church 2690 Dixie Highway, Lakeside Park, KY 41017 $5.00 per person or $15.00 for Flex-Book of 4 tickets good at any PB&J concert. Children under 2 are free! Brasstacular! Meet the members of the brass family. You’ll want to join the parade and toot your own horn after hearing the bold, brazen, and brassy sounds of these instruments! Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions brings families together for a musical encounter that provides a friendly, educational, and enjoyable introduction to classical music. Designed for ages two to six, these interactive concerts will touch, teach, and enrich your child’s life. 10am and 11:30am. $5.00 per person or $15.00 for Flex-Book of 4 tickets good at any PB&J concert. Children under 2 are free! Free Graeter’s cookies at every concert! Tickets available at the door, by calling 513.381.6868, or visit www.lintonmusic.org.
Zombie Outbreak October 17, 2015, 3-5 pm Kenton County Public Library 502 Scott Blvd, Covington Free There is a Zombie outbreak in Covington! Run to the Library for: Zombie costume judging with prizes and the Zombie Walk at 5 p.m.
Zombie Prom October 17, 2015, 6-8 pm Kenton County Public Library 502 Scott Blvd, Covington Free Dance with the undead at the Teens Only DJ dance party. Costumes appreciated, prizes awarded. Permission slips required.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. October 16, 17, 18 2015 The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati www.thechildrenstheatre.com The Taft Theatre Tickets start at $7 In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home – and her fins – behind and be part of the world above. But first she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice that he has been seeking.
October 19 ~ 25
Linton Music’s Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions – SPECIAL FREE PRESENTATION!! THURSDAY, October 22, 2015 at 6:30pm Child Focus (Training Center) 555 Batavia Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45244 $5.00 per person or $15.00 for Flex-Book of 4 tickets good at any PB&J concert. Children under 2 are free! Brasstacular! Meet the members of the brass family. You’ll want to join the parade and toot your own horn after hearing the bold, brazen, and brassy sounds of these instruments! Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions brings families together for a musical encounter that provides a friendly, educational, and enjoyable introduction to classical music. Designed for ages two to six, these interactive concerts will touch, teach, and enrich your child’s life. 10am and 11:30am. $5.00 per person or $15.00 for Flex-Book of 4 tickets good at any PB&J concert. Children under 2 are free! Free Graeter’s cookies at every concert! Tickets available at the door, by calling 513.381.6868, or visit www.lintonmusic.org.
KamiKaze Fireflies October 23, 2015 | 7pm-8pm Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, OH 45014 $7-$10 “Whether spinning gigantic metal cubes, juggling, stilt-walking, performing daring stunts, breathing fire, or breaking into contortionist backbends, Kamikaze Fireflies incite awe and laughter for the whole family. A two-person vaudeville show, they combine their talents of acrobatic feats and unique tricks in this delightfully energetic and mesmerizing show! All ages. “”It was dangerous. It was exciting. It was funny!”” -Howie Mandel
Lady of the Camellias October 23 & 24 | 8:00pm Cincinnati Ballet Procter & Gamble Hall at the Aronoff Center Tickets start at $32 Choreography: Val Caniparoli Music: Frédéric Chopin performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Set to the moving music of Frédéric Chopin, Val Caniparoli’s take on this poignant tale of two hopeful lovers explores both the beauty and anguish of impassioned love. His reputably challenging, yet breathtaking choreography journeys through love and loss in 19th Century Paris where Marguerite, a famous courtesan, and Armand, a young countryman, become entangled in a forbidden affair. The classic story, based on Alexandre Dumas’ famous novel, has inspired many screen and stage adaptations including the film Camille featuring an Oscar nominated performance by Greta Garbo, Moulin Rouge and the popular opera La Traviata. Caniparoli may be familiar to Cincinnati audiences as the choreographer of Frisch’s Presents The Nutcracker from 2001-2011, as well as Caprice and Vivace.
Cincinnati Art & Antiques Festival October 23-October 25, 2015 Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati OH 45202 The 50th annual Cincinnati Art & Antiques Festival will feature 30 outstanding art and antiques exhibitor. Located in Cincinnati’s historic Music Hall, vendors will showcase 18th, 19th and 20th century fine art, prints, posters, silver, and English, American Continental furniture and accessories in stunning room settings. Tickets are $10, can be purchased at the door, and are good for 3 days of admission. Join us for a lecture and luncheon on October 23rd from 11-2, featuring founder of Blackberry Hill Kreis Beall and acclaimed interior designer Suzanne Kasler. Tickets are $60 and include a gourmet basket lunch from The Phoenix. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 513-561-0950 or by visiting www.CincinnatiAntiquesFestival.com. www.CincinnatiAntiquesFestival.com
Cincinnati Cyclones Indoor Fireworks Extravaganza presented by CBTS – Saturday, October 24
The Cyclones will feature an indoor fireworks celebration immediately following the game. Visit the Cyclones website to get your tickets today!
HalloweenFest October, 25, 2015 1:00pm-4:00pm St. Anthony School Taylor Mill 485 Grand Avenue Taylor Mill, KY 41015 FREE Come out and enjoy some Halloween fun with the family! Games, food, hayride, prizes and more! Enter to win an iPod Touch 6! Raffle tickets are only $.50 each!!!
Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. October 24 & 25, 2015 The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati www.thechildrenstheatre.com The Taft Theatre Tickets start at $7 In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home – and her fins – behind and be part of the world above. But first she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice that he has been seeking.
October 26 ~ 31
Halloween Fun with Juggler Mike Hemmelgarn October 26, 2015 6:30pm-7:30pm Mt. Healthy Branch Library, 7608 Hamilton Ave., Mt. Healthy, OH 45231 free Join us for an early Halloween extravaganza with comedy juggler & ventriloquist Mike Hemmelgarn! His tricks will astonish and delight you! Wear your costume if you want and collect some early treats. All ages
Halloween Haunts October 29, 7-8 pm Kenton County Public Library 401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger Free Share haunting stories for Halloween. Enjoy scary snacks, a creepy craft and haunting games. Grades K-6.
Halloween Giveaway Oct. 31 Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County at all Library locations FREE ~ Come to the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County on Halloween and get a prize! Everyone who visits any of the Library’s 41 locations Saturday, Oct. 31, will get to pick a prize while supplies last. The Main Library is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. All other Library locations are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Happy Halloween!
Greater Cincinnati Go Red Girl Scout Patch Program October 31, 2015 | 8am – Noon St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Citi and the American Heart Association ~ Citi Offices – 4600 Houston Road, Florence, KY Free – Registration Required From Daisies to Cadettes, scouts will explore heart health with a nurse practitioner and hands-only CPR. There will also be Zumba, a heathy snack and a visit from Rosie Red, one of the Cincinnati Reds’ beloved mascots. The goal is to educate scouts about women’s risk for heart disease. The hope is to encourage healthy heart habits for a lifetime.
Ongoing Events in October ~
Old West Festival ~ Grab your cowboy boots and mosey on over to the eighth annual Old West Festival. The western-themed festival rolls back in town for another season of boot stompin’ family fun on weekends – September 12 through October 18, 2015. The Old West Festival transports visitors to a historic American era, the Wild West. Guests can pan for gold, explore the authentic old west town, belly up to the Saloon and much more. Tickets to the Old West Festival are $12 general admission; $6 for children ages 6 to 12; and children under 6 are free. Parking is FREE. The Old West Festival is open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and is located at 1449 Greenbush Cobb Rd between Mt. Orab and Williamsburg, Ohio just off St. Rt. 32. For more information, visit www.oldwestfestival.com
Fall on the Farm ~ Sept. 19- Oct. 31 Blooms and Berries 9669 S. St. Rt. 48 Loveland, Ohio $7-$10 Experience Fall on the Farm Take a hayride to a pumpkin patch, get lost in the 7-acre corn maze or a smaller kids corn maze, explore the play area, and see farm animals including cows, miniature donkeys, goats, chickens and more . Don’t miss the piles of pumpkins, beautiful mums, apple cider and other Fall favorites. Save money and beat the crowds by visiting early in the season or on weekdays.
BB Riverboats has some fun Halloween Cruises for the whole family! On Sunday, October 18th they have the Little Goblins & Ghouls Costume Cruise. And every Saturday in October they offer the Haunted Pirates of the Ohio cruise where you can party with the pirates and have some not-so-scary fun! And for the biggest kids and adults in the family that are looking for BIG scares, check out the USS Nightmare! For more information and to order tickets visit BB Riverboats.
Family Tech Night – Monster Themed Robots Mondays in Oct, 7-8 pm Kenton County Public Library 401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger free Kids and parents can learn about making robots with a monster theme. The program will end with a race on the 26th that includes prizes. Snacks provided
Pumpkin Blow October 9, 16, 29, and 30 Neusole Glassworks 11925 Kemper Springs Dr, Forest Park, OH 45240 $40 a pumpkin, per personIf you’re looking for a fun family event for fall, come blow your own pumpkin. With the help of our professional glass artists, you will get to make your own glassblown pumpkin from hot, liquid glass.
Must be 5 years or older and reservations are REQUIRED. It is recommended that you schedule quickly (1-2 weeks ahead at the latest) as there is no guarantee that seats will still be available if you wait until the week of. You will schedule a 30 min slot between 10 am and 8 pm for each person, which you may do so by phone (513-751-3292) or email ([email protected]).
Friday Night Fright Night at Washington Park ~ Pack some snacks and head downtown to watch a spooky movie on the lawn at Washington Park. Check out their website for show dates, times and titles. There’s everything from “Mars Attacks” to “The Addams Family” to “Young Frankenstein”…so many cool old spooky movies!! And each Friday Night Fright Movie Night starts with an old Scooby Doo flick!
Haunted Village October 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 2015 6 pm -10 pm Heritage Village Museum inside Sharon Woods Park 11450 Lebanon Road Cincinnati OH 45241 $8 for everyone 2 and up A family friendly, slight fright event that features a village full of ghostly attractions. Take a wagon ride through the village at night, visit the witches house and haunted cemetery. There will also be games, face painting and trick or treat through the village.
Haunt Your Library Writing Contest Sept. 8-Oct. 16 Kenton County Public Library 502 Scott Blvd, Covington Free Children in grades 1-12 are invited to participate in the Library’s 13th annual spooky writing contest. Deadline is Oct. 16 and limited to 700 words. Winners will be awarded prizes and some will appear in the community newspaper. Send entries to [email protected], including child’s name, age, address, phone and email.
Ohio Renaissance Festival ~ September 5th– October 25th, 2015 • Saturdays, Sundays, & Labor Day Monday • 10:30am – 6:00pm http://www.renfestival.com/
Homework Party Mondays, 3:30-5 pm Kenton County Public Library www.kentonlibrary.org/events 502 Scott Blvd, Covington Free Come to the library to do your homework in a stress-free environment while getting the help you need. Snack provided.
Dining Outdoors ~ The mild temps of late summer and early fall make it the perfect time to go out to eat and eat OUTSIDE! Check out our list of Outdoor Dining in Cincinnati & NKY for new places to check out!
Farmer’s Markets: Just because summer vacation is over doesn’t mean the Farmers Markets have stopped! Some even run year round! We have a HUGE list of local Farmer’s Markets you can check out: Farmer’s Markets in Cincinnati & NKY ~ cook fresh, cook local!
