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The 2025 DAV 5K, presented by USAA, returns to The Banks on Saturday, Nov. 8, ahead of Veterans Day. Participants can run, walk, roll, or ride in support of disabled veterans–with a virtual option available Nov. 8–11 for those joining from afar. The 5K is free for veterans, with proceeds supporting DAV’s mission to serve ill and injured veterans nationwide.
Spread Gemütlichkeit – that special German warmth, friendliness, and good cheer – as a Volunteer Ambassador at the Christkindlmarkt Cincinnati at Moerlein Lager House.
Have you heard the boos? Cincinnati was just named one of the best cities for Halloween fun. WalletHub placed the city in the top 20, based Trick-or-Treater Friendliness, Halloween Fun and Halloween Weather. Why not celebrate with not one, but TWO parties at The Banks! On Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1 in the DORA district.
Community and business leaders gathered for The BIG Breakfast 2025 Presented by Cintas, raising more than $200,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati.
It’s back from the dead! Run Like Hell, a 5K nighttime run, returns on Saturday, Oct. 25 at The Banks, with a killer after-Party with music, drinks, and dancing in the streets.
Whether you’re suiting up for a neighborhood bash or racing in Run Like Hell, your look should be as creative as it is practical. Find your perfect costume inspo!
Get ready for a Reds-style Halloween celebration at Hall-O-Ween, on Saturday, Oct. 25. Those in costume will enjoy free admission, plus special giveaways and fun for all ages.
Travel back in time to the 1920s for DelightMore's inaugural Murder Mystery Dinner at Carnegie Hall in Newport.
This October, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, YWCA of Greater Cincinnati is shining a light on one of the region’s most urgent public health issues. Every year, more than 12,000 adults and children turn to YWCA for emergency shelter, hotlines, legal advocacy, prevention education, and long-term housing support.
The boats are back in town!
America’s River Roots, a signature event to kick off America’s 250th celebration, brings nine riverboats to the Cincinnati and Newport riverfronts Oct. 8–12. The festival includes four FREE stages of music, foods exploring cuisine from around the corner and around the world, bourbon and beer tastings, and cultural programs that explore our history and look to the future!
With so much happening, make sure you don't miss a thing! Download the Freedom Journey app, the exclusive festival app, and the new Riverwalk app before you go.
Cincinnati’s Nights of Lights returns Nov. 21, brightening the holiday season with a drive-thru experience of immersive displays at the Clermont County Fairgrounds.