FRESHART 2026 Enjoy an evening celebrating local art with live entertainment, food, drinks and interactive experiences at Behringer-Craw- ford Museum’s annual fundraiser. Behringer- Crawford Museum, 6-9:30 p.m. $75+. bcmuseum.org GOLDEN HARVEST HALF MARATHON & 5K/10K Lace up for a half marathon, 10K, 5K, kids dash or one-mile run during this family-friendly race featuring finisher medals and post- race refreshments. Fairfield Youth Football Fields, 8-11 a.m. $22+. eventvesta.com LANTERN LIGHTING CEREMONY Honor loved ones during this an- nual evening of remembrance fea- turing live music, lantern decorat- ing and a candlelit lantern launch on Willow Water Lake. Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum, 5-8 p.m. $5 suggested donation per lantern. springgrove.org OHIO RIVER SWEEP ~ Ages 14+ can protect nature and care for the outdoors with this annual littler cleanup volunteer project. Fernbank Park, 9 a.m,- noon. Free; registration required. greatparks.org RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE GALA Support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati during an evening of dining, entertainment and fundraising. First Financial Center, 6 p.m. $250+. rmhcincinnati.org
CIN BENGALS VS. TB BUCCANEERS Paycor Stadium, 1-4 p.m. $132+. bengals.com PLAY ~ Grab a bite to eat and check out the carnival festivities with arcade games, caricatures, a photobooth, tabletop carnival games, and more. Element Eatery, 2-6 p.m. element-eatery.com RECREATE ~ Meet Artist in Residence Kenton Brett and create an original work of art to take home during this free drop-in program. Cincinnati Art Museum, 1-3 p.m. cincinnatiartmuseum.org
THE GREAT GATSBY Step into the Roaring Twenties as F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel comes to life in this Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Aronoff Center, 7:30 p.m., show runs through September 27. $48.25+. broadwayincincinnati.com wed 16 BOYZ II MEN WITH THE CINCINNATI POPS Experience the legendary R&B trio performing chart-topping hits alongside the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. Cincinnati Music Hall, 7:30 p.m. $35+. cincinnatipops.org CIN REDS VS. LAD DODGERS This game is for the dogs—It’s Bark in the Park! Great American Ball Park, 6:40 p.m. $15+. mlb.com/reds DELHI CONCERT IN THE PARK ~ Featuring Michelle Robinson Band. Delhi Park Performance Pavilion, 7-9:30 p.m. delhi.oh.us thu 17 BACKYARD BINGO ~ Bring the family for an evening of community bingo with chances to win fun prizes at Imagination Alley. Imagination Alley, 5-7 p.m. imaginationalleyotr.com CIN REDS VS. LAD DODGERS Great American Ball Park, 12:40 p.m. $19+. mlb.com/reds EDUCATOR OPEN HOUSE ~ Educators and homeschool groups can explore field trip opportuni- ties, meet animal ambassadors and learn about educational programs. Newport Aquarium, 4-6 p.m. newportaquarium.com
OKTOBERFEST ZINZINNATI ~ Celebrate Cincinnati’s German heritage with authentic food, live entertainment, festive activities and one of the nation’s largest Oktoberfest celebrations. Sawyer Point, 4-8 p.m., event runs Sep. 17- 20. oktoberfestzinzinnati.com SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL ~ Say goodbye to summer in the most fun way—Kiss 107.1’s Dj Jon Jon will be spinning the hits for this dance party. Ault Park, 6-10 p.m. aultparkac.org THURSDAY ART PLAY Learn all about Gravity’s Rainbow by SOFTlab, which is hanging in the CAC lobby, and create inspired colorful sculptures. Contemporary Arts Center, noon. Free for mem- bers, $5 per child. contemporaryartscenter.org fri 18 CIN REDS VS. CHC CUBS Veterans and Military Appreciation Day. Great American Ball Park, 6:40 p.m. $14+. mlb.com/reds POP-UP PLAY ~ With Indigo Hippo Ziegler Park, 3-6 p.m. zieglerpark.org sat 19
SUMMER FAMILY DINNER CRUISE
Set sail on the mighty Ohio River, dance to the DJ’s tunes, and eat an excellent buffet dinner. BB Riverboats, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $50-67. bbriverboats,com SUN PAPER ART Use the power of the sun to create a wonderful work of art. Cincinnati Nature Center, 10-11 a.m. $8-12, free for members. cincynature.org WHITE WATER SHAKER VILLAGE OPEN HOUSE ~ Tour historic buildings, explore Shaker artifacts and learn about daily life. White Water Shaker Village, 2-5 p.m. Donations appre- ciated. whitewatervillage.org mon 14 CIN REDS VS. LAD DODGERS Great American Ball Park, 6:40 p.m. $19+. mlb.com/reds HOMESCHOOL DAYS Create lasting memories while en- hancing knowledge on marine life and conservation. Students will re- ceive Field Experience Curriculum worksheets. Newport Aquarium, September 14-18, purchase tickets online for savings. newportaquarium.com tue 15 CIN REDS VS. LAD DODGERS 3-2-1 Tuesdays. Great American Ball Park, 6:40 p.m. $24+. mlb.com/reds
THE CITY FLEA + KIDS MARKET ~
Shop handmade goods, vintage finds and local food while kids showcase and sell their own cre- ative products. Washington Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. washingtonpark.org CIN REDS VS. CHC CUBS Get to the game early for a City Connect 2.0 pennant giveaway, while supplies last. Great American Ball Park,
SUMMER STEAM TRAIN Experience a historic steam
train ride aboard the Jeddo Coal #85. Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad, Sep. 12-13, 19-20. $20+. lebanonrr.com CINCINNATI BEARCATS VS. WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS Cheer on the Cincinnati Bearcats as they host the Western Carolina Catamounts at Nippert Stadium. Nippert Stadium, 7 p.m. See website for ticket details. gobearcats.com sun 13
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