Upcoming · Cincinnati, OH
Things to Do in Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati, Ohio hosts approximately 2,200 listed events, with around 1,000 occurring within the next 30 days. About 15% of these listings are free to attend. The most common event types include concerts and live music, which account for roughly 500 listings, followed by sports and fitness at about 350. Theater and performing arts events number around 250, while community social gatherings, workshops, classes, and business networking opportunities each comprise approximately 200 entries. Venues with the highest concentration of upcoming dates are the Heritage Bank Center, Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre, Great American Ball Park, Taft Theatre, Cintas Center, and Aronoff Center-Procter & Gamble Hall. Performers scheduled for dates include the Cincinnati Cyclones, A Christmas Carol, Cinderella, and Xavier Musketeers Men's Basketball and Xavier Musketeers Basketball teams. Founded in 1788 with a population of about 310,000 according to 2020 data, the city offers a wide range of activities for visitors this month.
City facts
- Population
- 309,317 (2020)
- Area
- 204.6 km²
- Elevation
- 147 m
- Founded
- 1788
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music485Theater & Performing Arts298Comedy29Festivals4Exhibitions & Art25Museums & Heritage2Food & Drink127Sports & Fitness408Family & Kids32Nightlife & Clubbing28Hiking & Outdoors13Workshops & Classes222Talks & Lectures18Movies & Film18Community & Social230Business & Networking174Wellness & Mindfulness74Seasonal & Holiday86Conferences & Summits6Games1🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
RockFolk & AcousticPlays & DramaWorkshops & TrainingBasketballNetworking EventsWellness ClassesHockeyCountrySocial GatheringsAlternativeMetalConferencesJazzPopR&BPerformance ArtHip-Hop & RapGalas & DinnersGames & CompetitionsSeminars & TalksFundraisers & Tours
Aronoff Center-Procter & Gamble HallHeritage Bank CenterFifth Third Arena At Shoemaker CenterLudlow Garage CincinnatiBogart'sGreat American Ball ParkRosenthal Shelterhouse TheatreTaft TheatreCintas CenterThe Southgate House Revival - The LoungeEnsemble Theatre of CincinnatiPinot's Palette West Chester
Fri, Oct 16
8:00 AM · $40.57 +
Captain's Lunch Cruise
BB Riverboats
Hiking & Outdoors
$40.57 +
9:00 AM · $445 +
Grant Writing® 1 Day Expert-Led Masterclass in Cincinnati, OH | Wisdom Hub
201 E 5th St · 201 E 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Business & Networking
$445 +
9:00 AM · $549 +
Applied EQ for Workplace Relationships – 1 Day Training in Cincinnati, OH
Piatt Park · 100 Garfield Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Business & Networking
$549 +
9:00 AM · $549 +
Influence, Communication & Executive Presence – 1 Day Training | Cincinnati, OH
Piatt Park · 100 Garfield Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Business & Networking
$549 +
9:00 AM · Free
Westside Cincy Business Connect - Fall Networking for Local Business Owners
ARCO · 3301 Price Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205
Business & Networking
Free
10:00 AM · Free
Used Buying & Trade-in Event at The Cincinnati Savings Expo
Dodd Camera Cincinnati · 6475 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Workshops & Classes
Free
10:00 AM · Free
Dodd Camera Savings Expo - Cincinnati 2026
Dodd Camera Cincinnati · 6475 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Workshops & Classes
Free
10:00 AM · $0 +
BYOC Youth Tech Summit - Oct 16 and Oct 17
1 Sheakley Way · 1 Sheakley Way, Cincinnati, OH 45246
Talks & Lectures
$0 +
11:00 AM · Free
Estate Planning & Elder Law Education
St. Elizabeth Training and Education Center (SETEC) - Auditorium
Business & Networking
Free
Sold out11:00 AM · Free
Free Mahjong Open Play at Sonder Brewing Mason
Sonder Brewing · 8584 Duke Boulevard, Mason, OH 45040
Workshops & Classes
Free
11:00 AM · $0 +
OTET'S BEST Experience. 11-day Ohio-to-Erie Trail Smart-guided Tour
11-day Ohio-to-Erie Trail Smart-guided Tour - A Complete OTET Experience · Ohio River Trail, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Sports & Fitness
$0 +
11:00 AM · $25 +
Cincinnati Shuffle Scavenger Hunt
Deeper Roots Coffee · 3056 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Workshops & Classes
$25 +
11:30 AM · $12.24 +
WALK-IN Ticket for Open Figure Drawing at Manifest Drawing Center
Manifest Drawing Center · 3464 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Theater & Performing Arts
$12.24 +
11:30 AM · Free
The Story Telling Portrait with Canon
Dodd Camera Cincinnati · 6475 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Workshops & Classes
Free
12:00 PM · Free
Babies Who Brunch Family Swim
Goldfish Swim School - Anderson · 8253 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45255
Family & Kids
Free
1:00 PM · Free
Exploring Diffusers with Nanlite
Dodd Camera Cincinnati · 6475 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Workshops & Classes
Free
Sold out3:00 PM · $128.75 +
Knife Making
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - Cincinnati · 333 E Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45246
Workshops & Classes
$128.75 +
3:00 PM · Free
Unique Long Exposure Photography featuring Live Composite with OM System
Dodd Camera Cincinnati · 6475 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Workshops & Classes
Free
3:30 PM · $6 +
Forest School Club
Forest Run MetroPark · 1810 New London Road, Hamilton, OH 45013
Family & Kids
$6 +
4:00 PM · $12.64 +
Panda Fest Cincinnati 2026
Smale Riverfront Park · 166 West Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Community & Social
$12.64 +
5:00 PM · $33.85 +
WHS Homecoming Parade Viewing Party
Tela Bar + Kitchen · 1212 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45215
Nightlife & Clubbing
$33.85 +
Sold out5:00 PM · Free
Dearborn, IN Fall Festival
Oncology - Dearborn Cancer Center - St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Seasonal & Holiday
Free
6:00 PM · $58.45 +
Haunted Murder Mystery Dinner (October 16)
Gangsters Speakeasy
Food & Drink
$58.45 +
6:00 PM · $55 +
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter Two - Hamilton, OH
The Eyrie
Community & Social
$55 +
Sold out6:00 PM · Free
Fantastic Food Friday!
VOM FASS Crestview Hills (next to First Watch)
Food & Drink
Free
6:00 PM · $39.19 +
Christmas In October—Weaving Willow Ornaments
The Archaeological Research Institute
Seasonal & Holiday
$39.19 +
6:00 PM · Free
Feed Your Soul Community Celebration!
SoHza Sister Boutique
Food & Drink
Free
6:00 PM · See listing
Catch Your Breath - Not Broken Enough Tour
Bogart's · 2621 Short Vine Street
Concerts & Live MusicCatch Your Breath
See listing
6:00 PM · $57 +
Fri October 16th Coffee and Tea Mocktails 101
Carabello Coffee Company · 107 E 9th St, Newport, KY 41071, USA
Food & Drink
$57 +
6:00 PM · Free
Trunk or Treat at Goldfiish Swim School Kenwood
Goldfish Swim School - Kenwood · 8261 Pine Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Seasonal & Holiday
Free
Plan ahead
Huddle (Bengals VS Titans)
Sun, Nov 1 · Anderson Pavilion
Herald Beauty Holiday Party
Sat, Dec 5 · First Financial Innovation Center
General Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential - Cincinnati
Wed, Nov 25 · Cobblestone OTR
Art in Motion 2026
Sun, Nov 8 · Cincinnati Art Museum
Holiday Glam Sip n Shop
Thu, Nov 5 · ADC Fine Art | West
Healthcare and Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential - Cincinnati
Wed, Nov 25 · Cobblestone OTR
The Roaring 20s - Murder Mystery Dinner (November 6)
Fri, Nov 6 · Gangsters Speakeasy
Wedding Pros Networking Night
Wed, Nov 11 · Marriott Cincinnati North
Frequently asked questions about events in Cincinnati
- Are there free events in Cincinnati?
- Yes, approximately 15% of the listed events in Cincinnati are free. This means that around one in six events does not require a ticket purchase.
- What are the most popular venues for events?
- The venues with the most upcoming listings include the Heritage Bank Center, Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre, Great American Ball Park, Taft Theatre, Cintas Center, and Aronoff Center-Procter & Gamble Hall.
- What types of events are listed for this city?
- The most common event types are concerts and live music with about 500 listings, sports and fitness with about 350, theater and performing arts with about 250, and community social gatherings, workshops, classes, and business networking each with about 200.
- Who are the main performers with upcoming dates?
- Performers with upcoming dates include the Cincinnati Cyclones, A Christmas Carol, Cinderella, Xavier Musketeers Men's Basketball, and Xavier Musketeers Basketball.