Get ready for the highly anticipated Covington Oktoberfest, making its
the aquarium after the lights go out!This overnight for
scouts includes animal ambassador meet and
return this September!This incredible weekend will be filled with amazing local food and craft vendors, live music, interactive activities, competitions, and more. Goebel Park, noon; event runs through September 14. Free. braxtonbrewing.com THE DOOBIE BROTHERS 2025 FeaturingThe Coral Reefer Band. Riverbend Music Center, 7p.m. $40+. riverbend.org FALL HOMESCHOOL DAY: COLUMBIA SETTLEMENT 1788 Students can learn all about the first pioneer settlers to the CIncinnati area by meeting historical inter- preters and participating in hands-on activities like gravestone rubbings, gardening and more. Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; $6-8. heritagevillagecincinnati.org FITTON FAMILY FRIDAYS: HENNY PENNY’S ADVENTURES The Children’sTheatre of Cincinnati brings the classic tale of Henny Penny to life with laughs, lessons and a reminder to keep calm and see the bigger picture when it seems like the sky is falling. Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 7:30-9 p.m. $11. fittoncenter.org MUSIC UNDER THE MOON This 21+ event is high energy and lots of fun—featuring JimTrace & the Makers. Cheese N Chong will be selling goodies and there will be wine, beer and signature foraged cocktails available for purchase. Cincinnati Nature Center, 7-10p.m.; $20- 32. cincynature.org SCOUTS AQUARIUM AFTER DARK Discover what happens at
greets, a pizza dinner, and a glowstick lit scavenger hunt. Newport Aquarium, 7:15- 11:15 p.m. $49.99+. newportaquarium.com
EMERY THEATER BLOCK PARTY Sep. 7
SAT 13
ALL-STAR VEGAS STARRING PIFFTHE MAGIC DRAGON
the UC Cancer Center. Yeatman’s Cove, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $10-75. cincinnatimagazine.com TODDLER STORYTIME Visit the Nature PlayScape for a unique outdoor storytime. Cincinnati Nature Center, 10-10:30 a.m. Free- $12. cincynature.org
10:30-11:30 a.m. Free-$5 per non-member child. contemporaryartscenter.org FRI 12 BONNIE RAITT Featuring Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band. Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center, 7:30 p.m. $68+. bradymusiccenter.com CINCINNATI SYMPHONY: TROUPE VERTIGO: CIRQUE ESPAÑA! A blend of acrobatics, dance, theatre and lighting creates imaginative visual landscapes. Cincinnati Music Hall, 7:30 p.m., show runs through September 14. $27- 124. cincinnatisymphony.org CINCINNATI ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN FIRST RESPONDERS DAY To honor those who protect and serve, the zoo is offering free admission to personnel like firefighters, EMTs, uniformed police officers, state troopers and more. The offer also allows personnel to purchase ad- mission tickets at 50% off for up to six family members. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through September 14. cincinnatizoo.org CINEMA @ STANBERY Featuring A Minecraft Movie . Stanberry Park, 8:15 p.m. Free. cincinnatiparks.com
This jaw-dropping show puts the spotlight on sensational circus artists, hilarious comedians, impossible illusions and more.Taft Theatre, 6:30 p.m. $57-148. tafttheatre.org ARTISANFEST Shop local and support small businesses.There will be music, family games and adoptable pets! Washington Park, 10 a.m. Free. washingtonpark.org NO PROMISES TENTH ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR The Boy Band Diaries No Promises Vocal Band is celebrating their anniversary with the KSO Boogie Band. Get ready for a fabulous evening of exciting music by *NSYNC, Four Seasons, Temptations and more. 20th CenturyTheater, 8-10 p.m. $41.46. the20thcenturytheater.com CINCINNATI BEARCATS VS. NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS Band and spirit day—kids interested in cheer, dance, band and twirling should check this game out. Nippert Stadium, 3:30 p.m. $30+. gobearcats.com.
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FAMILY ASTRONOMY NIGHT Take a gander through a telescope, view a quick presentation on Mercury and make a hands-on space activity or craft. Cincinnati Observatory, 7-8:30 p.m. Free for members-$15. cincinnatiobservatory.org LITTLE BIGTOWN: SUMMER TOUR ‘25 Featuring Wynonna Judd, Carly Pearce, Ashley McBryde and Rissel Dickerson. Riverbend Music Center, 7 p.m. $37+. riverbend.org
SALSA ON THE SQUARE
Featuring Tropicoso + Volaré. Fountain Square, 7 p.m. Free. myfountainsquare.com
CINCINNATI WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL A night to remember
THURSDAY ART PLAY Little artists can learn all
about Soften Bones by artist Garret Goben before creating a sculpture similar to one of Goben’s game pieces. Contemporary Arts Center,
forever! Use a marker and get creative with a floating lantern kit. Spend time with friends or loved ones before lantern launch time. Mirror
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