Tricks and Treats see Oct. 3
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to do today
FITTON FAMILY FRIDAYS: GOLDILOCKS ROCKS!
be on land, and underwater, too, including a 10-foot tall Giant Pa- cific Octopus made of pumpkins. Newport Aquarium, daily through November 1, included with general admission/membership. newportaquarium.com ALL THE ETERNAL LOVE I HAVE FOR THE PUMPKINS Last call! Step into an infinite field of glowing pumpkins—Signature yellow gourds covered in the artist’s signature black polka dots,- surrounded by mirrors. Advance reservations are required, includ- ing during free admission times. Cincinnati Art Museum, through Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $17; dis- counted admission available for students, children and seniors; free for members. cincinnatiartmuseum.org
ARTISANFEST 513 ~ Shop local artisans, makers and small businesses during this outdoor market in the heart of Over-the-Rhine. Washington Park, 10 a.m. washingtonpark.org BARK IN THE PARK ~ Bring your furry friend for an afternoon featuring vendors, local rescue groups, pet adoption opportunities, raffles, photo ops and activities for pets and their people. Village Green Park, 3-6 p.m. fairfield-city.org BARKING UP THE RIGHT TREE ~ The leaves may be falling, but the trees remain—Learn to identify native trees by their bark, buds and seeds. Sharon Woods, 1-2 p.m. greatparks.org CAM KIDS DAY ~ Drop in for a day of kid-focused art making, performances, scavenger hunts, and more. Cincinnati Art
thu 1 HOWL-O-WEEN DOG COSTUME CONTEST
Rock out with Goldilocks during this interactive, one-woman twist on the classic fairy tale featuring funny characters, music, move- ment and audience participation. Kid-friendly snacks and drinks will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 7:30-9 p.m. $14. fittoncenter.org JACK O’LANTERN GLOW PRESENTED BY MEDPACE Stroll through more than 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins, fall displays and special effects along a half-mile trail at the Cincinnati Zoo. Reptile House and Night Hunters will also remain open until 9 p.m. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 6:30-9:45 p.m. $5-25; not included with Zoo membership. cincinnatizoo.org
Dress up your pup and head to Findlay Market for this annual costume contest featuring prizes, treats and plenty of Halloween fun. Registration is limited to 30 dogs, so snag your spot early. Findlay Market, 4:30-6 p.m. $5. findlaymarket.org THURSDAY ART PLAY Kiddos can celebrate BLINK with light play, and glowing artwork they can wear to the event. Con- temporary Arts Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $5; free for members and fam- ilies with a valid SNAP or EBT card. contemporaryartscenter.org UNDERWATER PUMPKIN GLOW Mosey through a giant, gourd- geous, glowing pumpkin patch—pumpkins make great artificial reefs for animals to explore, pumpkin sculptures will
fri 2 CINCINNATI BOOKSTORE CRAWL 2026 ~
STADIUMTREK NIPPERT STADIUM
Museum, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. cincinnatiartmuseum.org
Take on 14,000 steps during this endurance stair-climbing race that combines fitness, community and fundraising while supporting scholarships for first-generation college students. Nippert Stadium, 7-10 p.m. $49.99. stadiumtrek.com/events
Celebrate Greater Cincinnati’s indie bookstores during a three- day literary adventure! Pick up a passport, collect stamps at participating shops and earn en- tries into prize drawings all while discovering new favorite book- stores along the way. Participating independent bookstores, Oct. 2-4, cincybookstorecrawl.com
FALL FESTIVAL ~ Celebrate the season with fami- ly-friendly fall fun in Wyoming. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. wyomingohio.gov GORMAN HERITAGE FARM SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL Celebrate fall on the farm with
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