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Aerial view of the historic Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal exterior.

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Cincinnati Museum Center prepares for packed fall calendar

The Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is preparing for a busy fall season filled with Halloween activities, culinary classes, extended museum hours and fundraising events. The museum will offer several events throughout October and November as visitors look for ways to enjoy the cooler months. Cincinnati Museum Center plans Halloween events The museum will host After…

ByNina OliverioOctober 5, 20260Comments

Person holding a glowing carved jack-o'-lantern at the Cincinnati Zoo Jack O' Lantern Glow

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Cincinnati Zoo Jack O’Lantern Glow returns with more than 6,000 pumpkins

The Cincinnati Zoo’s Jack O’Lantern Glow will return Oct. 2 with more than 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins along a half-mile trail. The third annual event will feature more than 20 themes and expanded displays for the 2026 season. The family-friendly Halloween experience will run through Oct. 31, except Mondays Oct. 5, 12 and 19. The illuminated…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 25, 20260Comments

Vibrant red, orange, and yellow autumn leaves on a tree branch against a clear blue sky.

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Cincinnati fall 2026: 12 things to do this autumn

This fall 2026, Cincinnati brings festivals, Halloween events and seasonal activities This season will bring a mix of large festivals, Halloween attractions, family activities and outdoor experiences across the region this year. From the return of BLINK to pumpkin displays, Oktoberfest celebrations and the start of the holiday light season, there are plenty of ways…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 23, 20260Comments

Two women in dirndls and a man in lederhosen smiling and raising large beer mugs at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati at night.

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Cincinnati police deploy drones, SWAT and K-9s for Oktoberfest Zinzinnati’s 50th anniversary

The city is gearing up for the 50th anniversary of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati. Cincinnati police are deploying additional resources, including drones, K-9 officers and specialized response teams. The city said that hundreds of thousands of visitors were expected downtown. Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is expected to draw about 800,000 people during the four-day celebration at Sawyer…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 17, 20260Comments

3D rendering of the Sawyer Point playground in Cincinnati featuring an orange slide tower and green lizard climbing structure.

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Cincinnati unveils whimsical new playground design with giant lizard, ice cream cone

Cincinnati’s new playground plans will bring a giant lizard and oversized sock to Sawyer Point. It will also feature a 36-foot upside-down ice cream cone and a 20-foot slide. Cincinnati Parks released the latest design Sept. 10 for a new playground at Sawyer Point, nearly two years after a fire destroyed the former 1,000 Hands…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 11, 20260Comments

Cincinnati Oktoberfest crowd gathering outside a German heritage clubhouse

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Cincinnati’s Oktoberfests Run on Three Very Different Models

The Oktoberfest pouring Sunday afternoon on West Kemper Road helped pay for the clubhouse behind it. Different institutions built Cincinnati's other Oktoberfests. Each major Cincinnati Oktoberfest runs on a different model, and that model determines who bears the losses. The Exchange traced who operates each festival, what their records show, and where the public record…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 30, 20260Comments

Panoramic view of the Cincinnati skyline and Ohio River bridges in Hamilton County at sunset.

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Hamilton County tourism drives $7.4B impact, supports 48,365 jobs

The tourism of Hamilton County generated $7.4 billion in economic impact, according to a latest analysis. Moreover, it also supported 48,365 full-time and part-time jobs across the county, the analysis found. According to Visit Cincty, the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for Cincinnati and Hamilton County, the visitor economy continues to play a major role…

ByNina OliverioAugust 11, 20260Comments

Cincinnati side hustle options including rideshare, delivery, pet sitting and skilled work overlooking the Cincinnati skyline.

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What Cincinnati Side Hustles Actually Pay in 2026

A $24 Uber hour in Cincinnati can turn into a $14 hour surprisingly fast. Put 22 miles on the car, account for fuel and vehicle wear, then remember the driver still owes self-employment tax on whatever's left. That gap between advertised pay and real pay is the whole story behind Cincinnati side hustle work. It's…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 8, 20260Comments

Concertgoers cheering with hands in the air at the Cincinnati Music Festival at Paycor Stadium.

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Cincinnati Music Festival kicks off

The Cincinnati Music Festival returns to downtown Cincinnati today, launching a three-day celebration expected to draw more than 80,000 visitors to Paycor Stadium and surrounding entertainment districts. The Cincinnati Music Festival will run through Saturday, July 25, featuring nationally known R&B, soul, hip-hop, and funk artists while providing one of the city’s largest annual tourism…

ByNina OliverioJuly 23, 20260Comments

A wooden flight board holding five tasting glasses of various craft beers, ranging from light to amber, sitting outdoors in the sunlight.

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Cincinnati brewery wins historic U.S. Open Beer Championship title

The Cincinnati region has another national champion to celebrate. This, after Third Eye Brewing Co. earned the top overall honor at the 2026 U.S. Open Beer Championship. The recognition marks the first time an Ohio brewery has won the competition’s prestigious Grand National Champion Brewery award, highlighting the continued growth of Greater Cincinnati’s craft beer…

ByNina OliverioJuly 17, 20260Comments