CINCINNATI — Cool temperatures and fall-like weather is here, but there is still tons around the Tri-State to enjoy. Here are the top nine things to do around the Tri-State:
Kroger Wellness Festival
Featuring celebrities from the music, sports and television worlds, Kroger Wellness Festival is taking place at the Banks this weekend. The two-day event will feature cooking demonstrations, workouts, live music, panel discussions and more.
Click here for the rundown of events to attend at the festival.
WHAT: Kroger Wellness Festival
WHEN: Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: The Banks, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Newport Oktoberfest
Though Cincinnati held its big Oktoberfest celebration last weekend, there are plenty of other opportunities around the Tri-State to delve into authentic German heritage, food and beer. Located at Newport on the Levee, the three-day event also will have live music, including performances by Paul Wagner, The Festmiesters and more.
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WHAT: Newport Oktoberfest
WHEN: Friday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, noon to 11 p.m., Sunday, Noon to 11 p.m.
WHERE: Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport, KY 41071
Cincinnati Comic Expo
Cincinnati's largest comic and pop culture expo, Cincinnati Comic Expo is at the Duke Energy Convention Center this weekend. The weekend-long event will have video game play and tournaments, comic creators, tabletop games, celebrities and more.
To view the expo's entire event lineup and purchase tickets, click here.
WHAT: Cincinnati Comic Expo
WHEN: Friday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Kings Island's Halloween Haunt
Ready for spooky season? Well, Kings Island opens its Halloween Haunt experience Friday night. The yearly event features multiple horror excursions, mazes and more.
Click here to learn more about the seasonal haunted attraction.
WHAT: Kings Island’s Halloween Haunt
WHEN: Friday, 6 p.m., Saturday, 6 p.m.
WHERE: Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason, OH 45040
Whispering Beard Folk Festival
Hosting more than 10 bands over two days, Whispering Beard Folk Festival is returning this weekend. Online ticket sales have stopped, but they are available at the gate. Bands and singers set to perform include The Tillers, Emily Nenni, The Deslondes, Ruby Vileos and more.
WHAT: Whispering Beard Folk Festival
WHEN: Friday, music starts at 4 p.m., Saturday, music starts at 3 p.m.
WHERE: Carriage House Farm, 2872 Lawrenceburg Road, North Bend, OH 45052
AppleFest
Fall is here, which means it's time to celebrate pumpkin patches, apple orchards and more. Located at the Warren County Fairgrounds, AppleFest will feature more than 300 arts, crafts and food vendors. The two-day event will also feature live music each day.
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WHAT: AppleFest
WHEN: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Warren County Fairgrounds, 665 N Broadway, Lebanon, OH 45036
Wine Over Water
There's nothing like kicking back, relaxing and enjoying a glass of wine and you can do just that this weekend on the Purple People Bridge. Wine Over Water 2022 will have food, live entertainment and, of course, wine. The event raises money for the Brighton Center, which offers family support services, education, employment and more.
WHAT: Wine Over Water
WHEN: Saturday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Purple People Bridge, Newport, KY 41071
Great Outdoor Weekend
An annual weekend of all things outdoors, Great Outdoor Weekend is taking place this weekend at various locations. The event takes place across 10 counties in the Greater Cincinnati region. There are more than 100 free events, including bird watching, canoeing adventures and more are being hosted by various organizations.
Click here for a full rundown of events being hosted.
WHAT: Great Outdoor Weekend
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday at various times
WHERE: Various locations
Paws in the Park
Owners and their furry friends can head to Blue Ash's Summit Park for a pet-related shopping market, Paws in the Park. The market will feature pet-related goods, canine portraits, pup-art activities and more. Other than the market, attendees can enjoy food trucks, fall activities and more. There will also be live music and a performance from America's Got Talent's "Super Collies."
WHAT: Paws in the Park
WHEN: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Summit Park, 4335 Glendale-Milford Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242
