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10 things to do in Cincinnati this weekend (Sep 25 – 27)
It’s the first weekend of fall, which means it’s time to get outside, put on a sweater and grab a pumpkin spice latte. Just kidding. Here’s ten things to do in the Queen City this weekend. If you’re looking for even more to do on every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events…

Northside Farmers Market to host fundraising dinner featuring Wildweed, Mochiko alums
The annual fundraising dinner at the Northside Farmers Market is bringing some serious local star power this time around. At this year’s dinner, Cincinnati chefs David Jackman (of Wildweed), Noah Vasquez (of Cafe Mochiko) and Kymberly Wilbon (The Passion Plate) will be cooking…

What you need to know about Cincinnati Restaurant Week
This week, thousands of Cincinnatians will be enjoying a cheap lunch or dinner when the annual Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week begins again today. From Sept. 21 to 27, more than 50 restaurants in the Cincinnati area will offer brand new items or heavily discounted menu…

Photos: Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 2026
The annual Oktoberfest celebration took place over the weekend in Sawyer Point Park and Yeatman’s Cove, celebrating 50 years. The hot weather did little to stop people from coming out to enjoy the food and festivities (and beer, of course!) of the nation’s largest Oktoberfest…

Findlay Market’s Fall Food Fest is back with 35+ spots to try
One of Findlay Market’s most popular events returns next week to kick off the beginning of fall. At the market’s Fall Food Fest, guests can sample various fall dishes from more than 35 Findlay Market businesses. While there, attendees can enjoy live music, family-friendly…

10 things to do in Zinzinnati this weekend (Sep 18 – 20)
Sure, Oktoberfest is dominating the headlines this weekend. But there’s plenty to do all over the city, whether you’re yelling ‘Prost!’ or keeping cool indoors. If you’re looking for even more to do on every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events calendar. Oktoberfest…

Behind the scenes at Oktoberfest, and what you can expect this weekend
As I scoured around the waterfront at Sawyer Point for today’s Oktoberfest media preview, I grew frustrated with myself. They said there’s a two-story tower around here, so why can’t I find it? I thought. Then I rounded the corner near the pickleball courts, passed the…

National touring Asian culture fest stops in Cincinnati for first time
Panda Fest, one of the world’s largest outdoor Asian food and culture festivals, is making a stop in Cincinnati for the first time. The inaugural Cincinnati festival is expected to feature more than 90 food vendors serving 200+ Asian street food offerings, 30+ merchandise…

9 places to pick pumpkins, pretend it’s finally sweater weather
There’s a brief stretch every year when Greater Cincinnati collectively decides it’s time to get lost in a corn maze and spend an unreasonable amount of time choosing the perfect pumpkin. Luckily, there are plenty of places around Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky to lean into…

10 things to do in Cincinnati this weekend (Sep 11 – 13)
You’d think in the middle of September, it’d feel like fall is just over the horizon. Not so, as it’ll either be hot or rainy all weekend. Still, there’s plenty to do all over the city. If you’re looking for even more to do on every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events…

Cincinnati Comic Expo returns downtown with plenty of new experiences
In the past few years, the Cincinnati Comic Expo has been forced to set up shop in Sharonville due to the ongoing renovations at the First Financial Center. After a few years in the suburbs, the convention is returning to downtown Cincinnati—with some major names in tow. “We’re…

Everything we saw at the Ludacris concert at Great American Ball Park
Despite a tough evening on Sept. 4 for the Cincinnati Reds, the night was salvaged by an outrageous performance by rapper Ludacris, who took the field following the game. Click through to see everything CityBeat freelancer Ron Valle took at the postgame Ludacris concert.