It’s September. The weather is still warm and it’s a great time to enjoy local, fun things to do throughout our region. Take a look our list of events and activities throughout Cincinnati; Northern Kentucky; Southeastern Indiana; and Dayton and Springfield, Ohio.
Events are listed by region and then by date.
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Cincinnati, Ohio Events
Jane Austen: Fashion & Sensibility (CENTRAL)
Through September 4, 2022
Taft Museum of Art at 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, Ohio
View 50 costumes worn for the movies!
Carrousel (WEST)
Through September 11, 2022
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater at 801 Matson Pl., Cincinnati, Ohio
The Science of Color: Prismatica (CENTRAL)
Through October 16, 2022
Krohn Conservatory at 1501 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio
Interactive art experience with many colors
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Candlelight: From Bach to the Beatles (CENTRAL)
September 1– October 6, 2022
Rhinegeist Brewery at 1910 Elm St.,Cincinnati, Ohio
Multi-sensory musical experience
Rockin’ the Roebling (CENTRAL)
September 1, 2022
Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn; Mehring Way and Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the music
Roots Revival Concerts (CENTRAL)
September 1, 2022
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Free concert from 7pm–9pm
Salsa on the Square (CENTRAL)
September 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2022
Fountain Square, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Regional Latin bands will be playing; Latin food!
All Hallows’ Eve – Terror Town (EAST)
September 2– November 5, 2022
1449 Greenbush Cobb Rd., Williamsburg, Ohio
19th century town and haunted trail
Cincinnati Tattoo Arts Convention (CENTRAL)
September 2–4, 2022
Duke Energy Convention Center at 525 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Cool tats!
Fall in Love with Art (NORTH)
September 2, 2022
Downtown Middletown at 1050 Central Ave., Middletown, Ohio
Art, shopping, entertainment, DORA
Fifth & Vine Live (CENTRAL)
September 2–3, 2022
Fountain Square at 5th and Vine, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Fountain Bar open; get ready to rock!
First Friday (CENTRAL)
September 2, 2022
Pendleton Art Center at 1105 Central Avenue, Middletown, Ohio
Art, music and food!
A Little a Cappella Music (CENTRAL)
September 2–10, 2022
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Lunken Airport Days (EAST)
September 2–5, 2022
Lunken Airport at 262 Wilmer Ave., (East End) Cincinnati, Ohio
Planes!
Mt. Healthy Summer Concerts (WEST)
September 2, 2022
City Park at 1541 Hill Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
7:30pm–9:30
Nativity of Our Lord Festival (EAST)
September 2–4, 2022
5935 Pandora Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Terror Town (EAST)
September 2 – November 5, 2022 (Fridays and Saturdays)
1449 Greenbrush Cobb Rd., Williamsburg, Ohio
Festivals of Evanston (EAST)
September 3, 2022 (+Oct 1)
Owls Nest Park at 3326 Trimble Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Free concerts
Friday Night Flow at Washington Park (CENTRAL)
September 3, 2022
1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
The Porch will be selling beverages. No outside alcohol. 6pm–9pm
Homearama (EAST)
September 3–18, 2022
ChimneyRidge at 10377 Butterworth Rd., Loveland, Ohio
View beautiful new homes
Lunken Airport Days (EAST)
September 3–4, 2022
Lunken Airport at 262 Wilmer Ave., (East End) Cincinnati, Ohio
Planes!
Ohio Renaissance Festival (NORTH)
September 3 – October 30, 2022 (Weekends)
10542 E. State Route 73, Waynesville, Ohio
Eat, drink, enjoy everything renaissance
Original Findlay Market Tour (CENTRAL)
September 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2022 (weekly tours through Dec 3, 2022)
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
90-minute tour includes meeting merchants. and samples from 5 shops
Party in the Park (Deer Park) (EAST)
September 3, 17 and 24, 2022
Chamberlin Park, Blue Ash Road in Deer Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
Free concerts!
Signature Over-the-Rhine Tour (CENTRAL)
September 3, 10 and 24, 2022 (+Oct 1/8/15/22/29, Nov 5/19, Dec 3)
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
3-hour walking tour starting at Findlay Market to Washington Park to Music Hall; Enjoy lunch from 4 restaurants and a glass of beer or wine
St. John Neumann Festival (NORTH)
September 3–4, 2022
12191 Mill Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Westside Market (WEST)
September 3, 2022 (+Nov 26)
Westwood Town Hall at 3017 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
100+ local vendors, food trucks and activities
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Yoga in the Park (EAST)
September 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2022
Chamberlin Park, Blue Ash Rd., Deer Park (Cincinnati), Ohio
Weather permitting; $5
Yoga in the Park (EAST)
September 3, 7, 10, 14, 21, 24, and 28 2022
Hopewell Meadows Park at 9131 Hopewell Rd., Symmes Township, Ohio
Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Orchestra (EAST)
September 4, 2022
Blue Ash Towne Square at 9520 Town Square Ave., Blue Ash, Ohio
Outdoor the music
Cincinnati Hispanic Festival (WEST)
September 4, 2022
Saint Boniface at 1750 Chase Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Riverfest (CENTRAL)
September 4, 2022
Newport and Cincinnati river fronts
Entertainment from 12pm–9pm, food and beverages
Fireworks at dusk
Rubber Duck Regatta (CENTRAL)
September 4, 2022
Purple People Bridge, Cincinnati, Ohio
200,000 ducks race for prizes!
St. Angela Merici Homecoming Festival (EAST)
September 4, 2022
US 50 and Stone Alley, Fayetteville, Ohio
Weekend Walkabout (WEST)
September 4, 2022
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Walking tour
Cincinnati Kroger Queen City LPGA Championship (EAST)
September 5–11, 2022
Kenwood Country Club at 6501 Kenwood Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Keehner Park Concert Series (NORTH)
September 5, 2022
7411 Barret Rd., West Chester Twp., Ohio
Free concert 7pm–9pm
Hamilton (CENTRAL)
September 6–October 2, 2022
Aronoff Center for the Arts at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Hip hop and broadway
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele (CENTRAL)
September 7, 2022
The Transept at 1205 Elm St., CIncinnati, Ohio
Multi-sensory musical experience
Greenhills Concert on the Commons (WEST)
September 7, 12 and 14, 2022
Greenhills Commons at 24 Farragut Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
King Lear (CENTRAL)
September 7 – October 1, 2022
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company at Otto M. Budig Theater at 1195 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Public Tram Tour (WEST)
September 7, 2022
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Summer Cinema (CENTRAL)
September 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2022
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Bring a lawn chair
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer (CENTRAL)
September 8, 2022
The Transept at 1205 Elm St., CIncinnati, Ohio
Multi-sensory musical experience
Edible Plants Walking Tour (WEST)
September 8, 2022
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Harvest Home Festival (WEST)
September 8–11, 2022
3961 North Bend Rd., Cheviot, Ohio
Parade, games, exhibitions
Clinton County Corn Festival (NORTH)
September 8–11, 2022
Clinton County Fair Grounds at 958 West Main Street in Wilmington, Ohio
Corn and fun! Parade, games, antique farm machinery and more!
HorrorHound Weekend (EAST)
September 9–11, 2022
Sharonvillle Convention Center at 11355 Chester Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Horror movie, TV and pop culture convention
Hyde Park Food and Drink Tour (EAST)
September 9 and 23, 2022 (+Oct 7/21, Nov 11, Dec 9)
The Echo at 3510 Edwards Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Start at The Echo and then discover more dining on the square
Lebanon Antiques Show (NORTH)
September 9–10, 2022
Warren County Fairgrounds at 665 N. Broadway, Lebanon, Ohio
Browse and buy!
Let it Be Concert (CENTRAL)
September 9, 2022
Hard Rock Cincinnati Ballroom, Cincinnati, Ohio
Celebration of the Beatles!
Movie Night (WEST)
September 9 and 23, 2022
Clifford George Park at 12089 Mill Rd., Springfield Township, Ohio
Free admission; games and activities before the movie; bring lawn chairs
St. Clement Festival and Pig Roast (EAST)
September 9–11, 2022
4626 Vine St., St. Bernard, Cincinnati, Ohio
St. Susannah Festival (NORTH)
September 9–11, 2022
500 Reading Rd., Mason, Ohio
Sam Hunt with Travis Denning Concert (CENTRAL)
September 9, 2022
Andrew J. Brady Music Center, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Vinoklet Art and Wine Festival (WEST)
September 9–11, 2022
Vinoklet Winery at 11069 Colerain Ave., Colerain Twp., Cincinnati, Ohio
Beauty and the Beast in Concert (CENTRAL)
September 10–11, 2022
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Bloom Gala (EAST)
September 10, 2022
Green Acres Art Center at 8400 Blome Road, Indian Hill (Cincinnati), Ohio
Gala to support the Stepping Stones’ programs
Cincinnati Moon Festival (CENTRAL)
September 10, 2022
Fountain Square at 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Family activities food, performances and cultural displays
Hamilton Flea (NORTH)
September 10, 2022
Marcum Park in downtown Hamilton, Ohio
Urban artisan market!
Lantern Lighting Ceremony (WEST)
September 10, 2022
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Bring a picnic, blankets and chair; live music
Le Diner En Blanc
September 10, 2022
Location TBD
Bring your elegant dinner and wear white
Loveland Frogman Race (EAST)
September 10, 2022
Loveland Canoe & Kayak at 174 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio
Canoe/kayak, bike and run!
Oaktoberfest (EAST)
September 10, 2022
Oakley Square at 2980 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
The Off Market (EAST)
September 10, 2022
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio
Artisans, brewers, bakers and farmers gather to sell
Ohio is For Lovers Festival (EAST)
September 10, 2022
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Variety of music performers
Port Middletown Arts & Music Festival (NORTH)
September 10, 2022
Downtown Middletown, Ohio
Artisans, musicians and performers; food trucks, family activities
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Taste of Harrison (WEST)
September 10, 2022
Downtown Harrison, Ohio
Enjoy eating Harrison style!
Westseite Brauen Oktoberfest (WEST)
September 10, 2022
West Side Brewing at 3044 Harrison Ave., (Westwood), Cincinnati, Ohio
Music, food and beer
Bengals Home Games (CENTRAL)
September 11 and 29, 2022 (+Oct 23; Nov 6; Dec 4, 11; Jan 2)
1 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
Court Street Car Show (CENTRAL)
September 11, 2022 (+Oct 9)
Court Street Plaza at E. Court St. Cincinnati, Ohio
View unique cars
Second Sunday on Main Street Fest (CENTRAL)
Main Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
September 11, 2022
Local vendors, music, biergarten
Bark in the Park (CENTRAL)
September 12, 2022
Great American Ball Park, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Bring your pooch to the ballgame!
Jazz at the Park (CENTRAL)
September 12, 19 and 26, 2022
Washington Park, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati
Findlay Market Mini Tour (CENTRAL)
September 14 and 28,2022 (+Oct 12/26, Nov 9/23/30. Dec 14/28)
1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
One-hour walking tour of the market; tips and stories
Monroe Food Truck Fair (NORTH)
September 15, 2022
Monroe Community Park at 500 S. Main St., Monroe, Ohio
Enjoy all kinds of food and live music
My Way: A Tribute to the Music of Frank Sinatra (WEST)
September 15 – October 9, 2022
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts Center at 4990 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Summer Music Festival at Ault Park (EAST)
September 15, 2022
Ault Park at 3600 Observatory Avenue in Hyde Park (Cincinnati), Ohio
Dance to live music! Food, wine and water will be available
Twilight Tour (WEST)
September 15, 2022
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Monthly walking tour
All-American Food Tour in Pendleton (CENTRAL)
September 16 and 30, 2022 (+Oct 14/28, Nov 12)
Ziegler Park ar 1322 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, Ohio
3-hour walking tour to historic buildings, public art and food/cocktail
Dog Day Downtown (NORTH)
September 16, 2022
Downtown Middletown at 1050 Central Ave., Middletown, Ohio
Bring your pooch
Hear Me Roar: A Celebration of Women in Song (CENTRAL)
September 16–18, 2022
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
NightLight 513 Outdoor Movies (CENTRAL)
September 16 and 23, 2022 (+Oct 14)
Sawyer Point at P&G Pavilion, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Movie DJ and food trucks on hand; 21+ audience; tickets required
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati (CENTRAL)
September 16–18, 2022
Second and Third Streets between Walnut and Elm in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
The largest Oktoberfest in the USA. Enjoy German everything!
Ride Cincinnati 2022 (CENTRAL)
September 16–17, 2022
Sawyer Pointe and Yeatman’s Cove at 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Scenic bike tour with 15, 25, 50 and 100-mile routes
Escape the Village (EAST)
September 17, 2022
Heritage Village Museum at 11450 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, (Cincinnati) Ohio
Escape-room challenge from one of two escape rooms; reservations required
Fall Ball at Music Hall (CENTRAL)
September 17, 2022
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Ballroom dance
Fall on the Farm at Blooms & Berries Farm Market (EAST)
September 17 – October 30, 2022
669 South SR 48, Loveland, Ohio
Fall on the Farm Fall Festival: Hayrides, corn maze, farm animals and more. Online reservations required.
Movie in the Park (EAST)
September 17, 2022 (+Oct 8)
East Loveland Nature Preserve at 227 E. Loveland Ave., Loveland, Ohio
Bring your blankets and chairs
Movies in the Park (NORTH)
September 17, 2022 (+Oct 15)
Smith Park at 1125 Central Ave., Middletown, Ohio
Off Pike Market (EAST)
September 17, 2022 (+Oct 15)
Mills Avenue at Victory Park, Norwood, Ohio
9am–1pm
Local produce and music, food trucks and more
Our Lady of the Valley Septemberfest (EAST)
September 17–18, 2022
Sts. Peter and Paul at 330 W. Vine St., Reading Ohio
Southern Soul Music Festival (CENTRAL)
September 17, 2022
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Various artists
Schappacher Farms (NORTH)
September 17 – October 30, 2022 (weekends)
3068 W SR 73, Wilmington, Ohio
Pumpkin patch, corn maze, train rides, hay rides, petting zoo, face painting
Sweat (CENTRAL)
September 17 – October 9, 2022
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Ohio at 1127 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Explosive drama!
Waynesville Street Faire (NORTH)
September 17, 2022
Downtown Waynesville, Ohio
Shopping event
Ault in Bloom (EAST)
September 18, 2022
Ault Park at 5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio
Flower arranging, garden crafts, live music and free ice cream
Fall Market (East)
September 18, 2022
Mayerson Jewish Community Center at 8485 Ridge Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Handcrafts, produce and more
Hispanic Heritage Festival (EAST)
September 18, 2022
Sharon Woods at 11450 Lebanon Wood, Sharonville, Ohio
Live music, activities for kids, food trucks
Loveland Concerts in the Park (EAST)
September 18, 2022
Nisbet Park and Amphitheater at 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio
Bring your chairs and blankets for this free concert. 6pm–8pm
Walk in Remembrance (WEST)
September 18, 2022
The Arlington Memorial Gardens at 2145 Compton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Beekeeping 101 (WEST)
September 22, 2022
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Learn about bees!
Bust-A-Crust/Pie 5k (WEST)
September 22, 2022
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Run benefits Meals on Wheels
Candlelight: The Best of Beethoven (CENTRAL)
September 22, 2022
The Transept at 1205 Elm St, Cincinnati, Ohio
Multi-sensory musical experience
And Then There Were None
September 23–25, 2022
Fairfield Community Arts Center at 411 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Agatha Christie classic by the Fairfield Footlighters
Cincinnati Comic Expo (CENTRAL)
September 23–25, 2022
Duke Energy Convention Center at 525 Elm St. in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Meet your comic idols!
Niederman Family Fun and Pumpkin Patch (NORTH)
September 23 – October 30, 2022 (Thursday – Sunday)
4972 Lesourdsville West Chester Road, Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayride, kids play area and more!
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Halloween Haunt (NORTH)
September 23 – October 29, 2022
Kings Island in Mason
6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason, Ohio
Scare zones include a backwoods bayou, cemetery drive, freak street and nightmare alley.
Loveland Oktoberfest (EAST)
September 23–24, 2022
Downtown Lebanon, Ohio
Wiener dog races, stein hoist competition and more
Art & Music Festival (NORTH)
September 24–25, 2022
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Museum and Park at 1763 Hamilton Cleves Rd., Hamilton, Ohio
Cherry Street Murder Mystery Train (NORTH)
September 24, 2022 (+ Oct 8/15/22/29)
Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad at 16 E. South St., Lebanon, Ohio
An evening of mystery featuring the Mason Community Players; solve the mystery
Country Applefest (NORTH)
September 24–25, 2022
Warren County Fairgrounds at 665 N. Broadway St., Lebanon, Ohio
It’s all about apples! 300 crafts/food vendors
Fall Festival – Liberty Township (NORTH)
September 24, 2022
Liberty Park at 6757 Yankee Rd., Liberty Township, Ohio
Enjoy the fall season
Feast & Fall-y (NORTH)
September 24, 2022
Mulberry Plaza and Cherry St., Downtown Lebanon, Ohio
Enjoy fall
Jazz on the Square (NORTH)
September 24, 2022
Governor’s Square Park, Middletown, Ohio
Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony (CENTRAL)
September 24–25, 2022
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Paws in the Park (EAST)
September 24, 2022
Blue Ash Summit Park at 4335 Glendale Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio
Agility courses, costume parade and more\
Rock the Hill Music Festival (WEST)
September 24, 2022
St. Williams at 4108 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati, Ohio
St. Cecilia Oktoberfest Oakley
September 24, 2022
3105 Madison Road, Oakley, Cincinnati, Ohio
German music, food and dancing
St. Jude Oktoberfest (WEST)
September 24–26, 2022
5924 Bridgetown Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Games, rides, food
Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest (NORTH)
September 24, 2022
Sonder Brewing at 8584 Duke Blvd., Mason, Ohio
German-style beers in the taproom and beer garden, music, food and games
Jackson Family Farm – Fall on the Farm Festival (NORTH)
September 25 + October 1–23, 2022 (weekends)
6760 West Alexandria Road, Middletown, Ohio
Fall on the Farm: farm animals, corn barn, hay tower, hayride, pumpkin launcher and more
Public Tram Tour (WEST)
September 25, 2022
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest (NORTH)
September 24, 2022
8584 Duke Blvd., Mason, Ohio
German beer, music, food and games
Taste of Hyde Park (EAST)
September 24, 2022
Hyde Park Square, Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Taste of Hyde Park restaurants
Murder on the Orient Express (CENTRAL)
September 25 – October 23, 2022
Aronoff Center at 640 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Production by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Shakespeare in the Park (EAST)
September 28, 2022
Stanberry Park at 2221 Oxford Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Performance of Twelfth Night
Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society Oktoberfest (WEST)
September 30 – October 2, 2022
4290 Dry Ridge Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Beer, food and live performances
Fall for Symmes (EAST)
September 30, 2022
Symmes Park at 11600 Lebanon Road, Symmes Twp. (Cincinnati), Ohio
Final Friday (CENTRAL)
September 30, 2022
Pendleton Art Center at 1310 Pendleton St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Art, music and food!
Sips in Sunflowers
September 30, 2022
Burwinkle Farms at 4359 Hamilton Cleves Rd., Ross, Ohio
Wine, craft beer, appetizers, hayrides and live music
Tchaikovsky & Rouse: Final Symphonies (CENTRAL)
September 30 – October 2, 2022
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
NORTHERN KENTUCKY EVENTS
40 Days & Nights of Gospel Music
Through September 10, 2022
Ark Encounter at Art Encounter Drive, Williamstown, Kentucky
Barks and Brews on the Levee
September 1, 2022 (+Oct 6 & Nov 3)
1 Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
Bring your dog!
First Friday – Bellevue Block Parties
September 2, 2022
Fairfield Avenue, Bellevue, Kentucky
5–9pm. Shop, sip and dine!
Live on the Levee
September 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2022 (Friday evenings through Oct 28)
Newport on the Levee at One Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
7pm–9pm
Rotary Heritage Days
September 2–4, 2022
Augusta, Kentucky
Vendors, food and music
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Summer Series
September 3–4, 2022
Devou Park at 1201 Park Drive, Covington, Kentucky (Sat nights)
Ft. Thomas’ Tower Park at 900 S. Tower Park, Ft. Thomas, Kentucky (Sun nights)
Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Food trucks will be on site.
St. Cecilia Festival
September 4–6, 2022
5313 Madison Pike, Independence, Kentucky
Riverfest
September 4, 2022
Newport and Cincinnati river fronts
Entertainment from 12pm–9pm, food and beverages
Fireworks at dusk
Birds of a Feather Festival
September 8–11, 2022
Thornhill Dragstrip, Morning View, Kentucky
Live music played outside
Yoga on the Levee
September 8, 14, 21 and 28, 2022 (+Wed through Oct 26)
Newport on the Levee at One Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
6pm–7pm
Annual Festival of the Horse
September 9–11, 2022
Downtown Georgetown, Kentucky
Enjoy exhibits, foods, arts, carnival, parade and horse show
Covington Oktoberfest
September 9, 2022
Goebel Park in MainStrasse Village, Covington, Kentucky
Hosted by Braxton Brewery; food, music, beer and art
Ft. Wright Community Yard Sale
September 9–10, 2022
Throughout Ft. Wright, Kentucky
9am–2pm
St. Barbara Rocktoberfest
September 9–11, 2022
2470 Lorraine Court, Crescent Springs, Kentucky
Art in the Park
September 10, 2022
Bellevue, Kentucky
Artists, food trucks, music and more
Country Pumpkins Fall Festival
September 10 – October 30, 2022
1835 Sherman Mt. Zion Rd., Dry Ridge, Kentucky
Activities, pumpkins, petting zoo, hayrides and more (rides on Friday evenings through Sundays)
NKY Music Festival
September 10, 2022
Devou Park at 1201 Park Drive, Covington, Kentucky
Enjoy the concert
Welcome American Countess Steamboat
September 10, 2022
Augusta, Kentucky
Music, vendors and shopping
Patriot Day
September 11, 2022
Ft. Wright, Kentucky
Kentucky’s Edge
September 14–18, 2022
Various locations in Covington and Newport, Kentucky
Bourbon music festival at N Ky Convention Center, MainStrasse Village and various bars and restaurants
Downtown Summer Sounds Concert
September 15, 2022
Historic district, Maysville, Kentucky
6:30pm–7:30pm
Saint Timothy Parish Oktoberfest
September 16–18, 2022
10272 US 42 at Union, Kentucky
Rides, games, live music and food!
Death and Diamonds: A Bridgerton Murder Mystery Dinner
September 16–17, 2022
Gangsters Dueling Piano Bar at 10 E. Fifth St., Newport, Kentucky
Enjoy dinner and a mystery!
Sandylandacres Haunted Hayride
September 16 – October 29, 2022 (Fridays and Saturdays)
4172 Belleview Road, Petersburg, Kentucky
Date to ride!
Beautiful Feet 5K and Fun Run
September 17, 2022
England Idlewood Park at 5550 Idlewood Rd., Burlington, Kentucky
Swingtime by the River
September 17, 2022
Augusta, Kentucky
Swingtime Big Band, food and vendors
Burlington Antique Show
September 18, 2022 (+Oct 16)
Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idelwood Rd., Burlington, Kentucky
Find a treasure!
St. Agnes Oktoberfest
September 23–25, 2022
St. Agnes Church at 1680 Dixie Highway, Ft. Wright, Kentucky
Live music, food, rides and games
Saint Benedict Festival
September 23–24, 2022
338 East 16th Street, Covington, Kentucky
Merchants and Music Festival
September 23–24, 2022
Tower Park, Ft. Thomas, Kentucky
Food, fun, bands and more
Newport Oktoberfest
September 23–25, 2022
Festival Park, Riverboat Row in Newport, Kentucky
Everything German!
Civil War Historical Weekend
September 24–25, 2022
Augusta, Kentucky
Historical set ups, vendors, music and food
MainStrasse Village Flea
September 24, 2022 (+Oct 23)
MainStrasse Village at the George Steinford Park, Covington, Kentucky
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Rotary Heritage Days
September 24, 2022
Augusta, Kentucky
Music, vendors and food
SPF Zachary Salmon Solider Run
September 25, 2022
Boone County Arboretum at 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union, Kentucky
Movie Night on the Levee
September 29, 2022 (last Thursday through Oct 27)
Newport on the Levee at One Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
7pm–9pm
St. Agnes Oktoberfest
September 30 – October 2, 2022 (unconfirmed)
St. Agnes Church at 1680 Dixie Highway, Ft. Wright, Kentucky
Live music, food, rides and games
DAYTON AND SPRINGFIELD OHIO EVENTS
The Lifespan of a Fact
Through September 11, 2022 (various dates)
Dayton Theatre Guild at 430 Wayne Ave., Dayton, Ohio
New York magazine fact checker of a teenage suicide battles truth vs facts
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Through September 11, 2022
La Comedia Dinner Theatre 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio
A show + dinner!
Levitt Pavilion Summer Concerts
134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
September 1–3, 8-10, 15–18, 2022
Free concerts begin at 7pm. Bring blankets and chairs.
Alterfest
September 2–4, 2022
940 E. David Rd., Kettering, Ohio
First Friday A Starry Evening
September 2, 2022
Public Square on Main Street, Troy, Ohio
Crafts, shopping and concert
Springfield Swap Meet and Car Show
September 2–4, 2022
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
View cars and vendors with parts and accessories
Chocolate Walk
September 3, 2022
Public Square on Main Street, Troy, Ohio
Ticketed event
Dayton Art Institute Museums On Us
September 3–4, 2022
456 Belmont Park North, Dayton, Ohio
Free museum access to Bank of America cardholders on the first full weekend of the month
Deeds Carillon Concerts
September 3, 11 and 18, 2022 (+ dates through December)
1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Listen to the 51 bells!
Fair at New Boston
September 3–4, 2022
George Rogers Clark Park at South Gateway at 936 S. Tecumseh Rd., Springfield, Ohio
Experience frontier Ohio
Mac and Cheese Fest
September 3, 2022
Yellow Cab Tavern at 700 E. 4th Street, Dayton, Ohio
Lots of mac and cheese to try
Night Rides
September 3 and 17, 2022
Various locations (Xenia, Jamestown, Yellow Springs)
Must wear a helmet and have bike lights
Paris Flea Market
September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2022 (+Sundays Oct 8–30)
Dixie Drive-In Theater at 6201 N. Dixie, Dayton, Ohio
Buy, sell and trade
Dayton Reggae Festival
September 4, 2022
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Enjoy the concert; food and merchandise vendors
Balloon Fest – A Hot Air Affair
September 9–10, 2022
1631 N. Main St., Urbana, Ohio
Bring your lawn chairs and view the light and color!
Dayton Greek Festival
September 9–11, 2022
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church at 500 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio
Italian Fall Festa
September 9–11, 2022
Bella Villa Hall at 2625 County Line Rd., Dayton, Ohio
Authentic homemade Italian dishes and fun
Sister Cities of Vandalia Oktoberfest
September 9–10, 2022
Vandalia Sports Complex on Stonequarry Road in Vandalia, Ohio
Live music and lots of German food
Springboro Oktoberfest
September 9–10, 2022
Springboro United Church of Christ, 5 West Mill Street, Springboro, Ohio
Bratwurst to schnitzel! Live music, kids zone and more!
Soko Place Festival
September 10, 2022
529 W. Johnny Lytle Ave., Springfield, Ohio
Celebrating Black businesses
Troy, Ohio PorchFest
September 10, 2022
Troy, Ohio
40+ bands playing through the city’s historic district; food truck and artisan tents
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Yellow Cab Food Truck Rally
September 9, 2022 (+Oct 14)
Yellow Cab Tavern at 700 E. 4th Street, Dayton, Ohio
Dinner and dessert food truck, live entertainment
Beavercreek Popcorn Festival
September 10–11, 2022
Dayton-Xenia Road in Beavercreek, Ohio
There will be over 200 booths with food, treats and amazing popcorn specialties!
Caesar Ford Summer Fest Concert Series
September 10, 2022
520 S. Stringtown Rd., Xenia, Ohio
Fireworks at dusk
Craft Beer Festival
September 10, 2022
Auglaize County Fairgrounds at 1001 Fairview Dr., Wapakoneta, Ohio
40 Breweries will be showcasing their beers.
Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival
September 10, 17 and 24, 2022
Freshwater Farms of Ohio at 2624 US 68 in Urbana, Ohio
Enjoy seafood while listening to live music and enjoying games and other activities.
Patriot Salute 2022
September 10, 2022
Dayton VA Medical Campus, US Rt 35, Dayton, Ohio
Science Saturdays
September 10, 2022 (+Nov 12)
Engineers Club at 110 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio
Live show geared for kids grades 2–6
Troy, Ohio PorchFest
September 10, 2022
Troy, Ohio
40+ bands playing through the city’s historic district; food truck and artisan tents
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Fairborn Food Truck Rally
September 14 and 28, 2022 (+Oct 12)
103 W. Main St., Fairborn, Ohio
+Night farmers market
Air Force Marathon Sports and Fitness Expo
September 15–16, 2022
Wright State University Nutter Center at 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, Ohio
100 exhibitors featuring sports, fitness and nutrition
Bands & Sand Summer Concert Series
September 15, 2022
Miami Valley Sand at 200 W. Central Ave., W. Carrollton, Ohio
Free concert
Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?
September 15 – October 30, 2022
La Comedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W Central Ave, Springboro, Ohio
Dine and enjoy the show
Girls Night Out and Food Trucks
September 15, 2022
Historic Springboro, Ohio
Music in the Park
September 15, 2022
Amphitheater at Vandalia Art Park at 256 E. Alkaline Springs Rd., Vandalia, Ohio
6–8pm
Antique Extravaganza
September 16–18, 2022
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
Find a treasure
Huber Heights Movie Night
September 16, 2022
Eichelberger Amphitheater at 8625 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, Ohio
Bring blankets and chair
Monty Pythn’s Spamalot
September 16 – October 2, 2022 (various dates)
Dayton Playhouse at 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton, Ohio
From the classic film
Air Force Marathon
September 17, 2022
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at 1100 Spaatz Street, Dayton, Oiho
Run, run, run!
EcoFest
September 17, 2022
Lincoln Park at 675 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, Ohio
Beekeepers and hone station, kid’s area, gardening, green energy and more
Hairborn
September 17, 2022
5 N. Broad St., Fairborn, Ohio
Music, food trucks and beer
Hispanic Heritage Festival
September 17, 2022
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio
Music, food and fun
MustardFest
September 17, 2022
Mother Stewart’s Brewing Company at 102 W. Columbia St., Springfield, Ohio
Mustard tastings, food trucks, Wiener dog races, Oktoberfest brews
Open Aircraft Days at the Air Force Museum
September 17, 2022 (+Oct 15, Nov 11, Dec 10)
National Museum of the US Air Force at 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
An aircraft is available for an up-close look
Preble County Pork Festival
September 17–18, 2022
Preble County Fairgrounds at 722 South Franklin Street, Eaton, Ohio
Lots of fun things to do and great food, live music, rides and racing pigs
Springfield Culturefest
September 17, 2022
City Hall Plaza at Fountain Ave. and High St., Springfield, Ohio
Heritage, fashion, cuisine and entertainment
USAF Marathon
September 17, 2022
Through downtown Fairborn, Ohio
A Wool Gathering
September 17–18, 2022
Young’s Jersey Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Road, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Largest regional natural fiber festival
Dayton Concours d’Elegance
September 18, 2022
Carillon Park at 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Classic and and antique cars
MustardFEST 2022
September 18, 2022
Mother Stewart’s Brewery Company
102 W. Columbia St., Springfield, Ohio
Mustard recipe cook off, wiener dog race and more
Oktoberfest – The Dayton Art Institute
September 23–25, 2022
Dayton Art Institute at 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio
456 Belmonte Park N., Dayton, Ohio
Chili Cook Off Festival and Hoopla Parade
September 24, 2022
Urbana, Ohio
Games, contest, chili samples
Festival of Flight
September 24, 2022
Wright State Nutter Center at 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Fairborn Ohio
Germantown Pretzel Festival
September 24–25, 2022
Germantown, Ohio
Rides, games, food and more
Perennial Trade Day
September 24, 2022
Rotary Park at 2260 Dayton Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio
Trade plants (bring 10)
Havana Nights
September 30 – October 1, 2022
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Dayton Philharmonic will be playing
Heritage of Flight Festival and Parade
September 30 – October 2, 2022
Main Street, New Carlisle, Ohio
Parade of plans, carnival rides, contests and more
Rubber Duck Regatta
September 30, 2022
Dixie Drive-In Movie Theater at 6201 N. Dixie, Dayton, Ohio
Adopt a duck!
SOUTHEASTERN INDIANA EVENTS
Batesville Sky
Through September 2022
121 Shopping Village, Batesville, Indiana
Umbrellas with different colors and patterns than last year
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Vogt Farm Pumpkin Festival
Through October 23, 2022 (Saturdays and Sundays) unconfirmed
Vogt Farm at 12115 N. State Rd. 129, Batesville, Indiana
Pumpkin patch, petting zoo, corn maze
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Liberty Home German Society Oktoberfest
September 2–4, 2022
2361 Hamilton-Cleves Hwy., Hamilton/Ross, Ohio
German food, beer, rides and more!
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Batesville Masonic Lodge Monthly Breakfast
September 3, 2022
119 W. Pearl St., Batesville, Indiana
Lodge #663 hosts an all-you-can-eat breakfast starting at 6am.
Farm to Table
September 4, 2022
321 W. Main St., Madison, Indiana
Tri-State Antique Market
September 4, 2022
Lawrencebrug Fairgrounds at US 50 and Hollywood Blvd., Lawrenceburg, Indiana
200+ vendors with vintage goods
Batesville, Indiana Oktoberfest Street Festival
September 9–10, 2022
The Sherman at 35 S. Main St., Batesville, Indiana
Live music and a beer garden
Pink Ladies on the Loose Wine Walk
September 9, 2022
Downtown Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Wine tastings, carriage rides, music and more
NMLRA National Championship Shoot
September 10–18, 2022
7436 S Country Rd. 575 East, Friendship, Indiana
Muzzle loading rifle competition, living history encampment
Ohio Valley River Cats Catfish Tournament
September 10–11, 2022
Downtown Rising Sun, Indiana
Old Timbers Lodge Day
September 10, 2022
Bog Oaks National Wildlife Refuge at 1661 W JPG Niblo Rd., Madison, Indiana
Open house tour
Navy Bean Festival
September 16–17, 2022
Downtown Rising Sun, Indiana
Navy bean soup, homemade cornbread and other great food, rides, games and more
After Hours Concert
September 17, 2022
Batesville, Indiana
Oktoberfest at the Roundhouse
September 18, 2022
Two Brothers Roundhouse at 205 N. Broadway, Aurora, Indiana
Food, music and fun
120th Annual Versailles Pumpkin Show
September 21, 2022
Versailles Courthouse Square at 101 E. 1st North St., Versailles, Indiana
Rides, crafts, food and entertainment
Rising Sun Community-wide Yard Sale
September 22–24, 2022
Throughout Rising Sun, Indiana
Find a treasure!
Fourth Friday in Downtown Madison
September 23, 2022
Downtown Madison, Indiana
Live music and local shopping
Hassmer Fest
September 23–25, 2022
Versailles State Park at 1387 US 50, Versailles, Indiana
Mountain biking, camping, live band, kids events and more
Lawrenceburg Fall Music Fest
September 23–24, 2022
Music, beer garden, food trucks
Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Kiwanis 32nd Annual Apple Festival
September 24, 2022
Liberty Park at 716 S. Park Ave., Batesville, Indiana
Arts, crafts, vendors, games and apples
Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art
September 24–25, 2022
601 W 1st. St., Madison, Indiana
Juried arts show along the Ohio River
Vogt Farm Pumpkin Festival
September 24 – October 30, 2022 (Saturdays and Sundays)
12115 N. State Rd. 129, Batesville, Indiana
Trolley rides to the pumpkin patch, petting zoo, pony rides, corn maze and more
Updated September 1, 2022
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