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The Best Thing at the Table Isn’t Food, It’s Company
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Ghouls Just Want to Have Fun: Fresh Halloween Ideas With Flair Pumpkin Spice, Sugar, and Everything (Not) Nice for Your Teeth
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Danish Parenting Demystified
Your Monthly Need-to-Knows
Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew
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Glowing Jack-O’-Lanterns to Giant Gourds: Fall Fun Awaits!
Where Pumpkins Tower, Lanterns Glow, and Music Fills the Air OHIO’S FALL FESTIVALS YOU CAN’T MISS
Fall in Ohio is bursting with color, flavor, and unforgettable experiences, and 2025 is packed with ways to celebrate! From glowing pumpkins to riverfront concerts and giant gourds, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Cincinnati and the surrounding communities will be alive with festivals, art, music, and family fun all October. Grab your calendar because it’s time to plan your perfect Ohio autumn adventure!
a-kind celebration of music, cuisine, and culture on the banks of the Ohio River.
JACK O’LANTERN GLOW Oct. 3–30, 2025 CincinnatiZoo.org/events
OPERATION PUMPKIN 2025 Oct. 10–12, 2025 Operation-Pumpkin.org
AMERICA’S RIVER ROOTS FESTIVAL Oct. 8–12, 2025 AmericasRiverRoots.com
Experience autumn magic at the Jack O’Lantern Glow, presented by Medpace, at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden! Returning for its second year, this breathtaking event features over 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins and dazzling fall displays along a half-mile trail, making it the largest in the Tri-State area. Wander through glowing jack-o’- lanterns, stunning light effects, and whimsical seasonal scenes that transform the Zoo into an
Get ready to welcome autumn in the most spectacular way at the 14th Annual Operation Pumpkin & Art Festival in the heart of Hamilton, Ohio! Marvel at jaw-dropping giant pumpkin sculptures, cheer on the epic Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, and browse over 100 artisan and food vendors serving irresistible flavors and handcrafted treasures. With live music, pumpkin carvings, and the ever-popular Pet Parade and Costume Contest, this is one autumn tradition you won’t want to miss!
Celebrate the sights, sounds, and flavors of America at the America’s River Roots Festival, a five-day event along the Cincinnati, Covington, and Newport riverfronts. Kicking off the celebration of America’s 250th birthday, this festival features eight music stages showcasing gospel, jazz, blues, bluegrass, rock, and more, including headliners like Mt. Joy, Weezer, and Maren Morris! Enjoy riverboat cruises, chef dinners, multicultural food trucks, artisan markets, and cultural experiences that honor our nation’s river cities. River Roots is a one-of-
enchanting wonderland. Open select dates Oct. 3–30, 2025 (closed Mondays), this family-friendly experience is perfect for all ages!
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