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National Steinholding Championship returns to Cincinnati riverfront in November

Cincinnati will host the 2026 U.S. National Steinholding Championships on Nov. 21, bringing top competitors from across the country to the city’s riverfront for a test of strength and endurance.  The free public event will take place during the opening weekend of the Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt. The competition will be held at Cincinnati Lager House,…

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Cincinnati prepares for four nights of art and light during BLINK 2026

Cincinnati is preparing for BLINK 2026 as artists put the finishing touches on murals, light installations and other artwork ahead of the four-day event. BLINK 2026 begins Thursday, Oct. 8, and runs through Sunday, Oct. 11, bringing large-scale projections, murals, interactive installations and other artwork to Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Artists put finishing touches on…

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Cincinnati urges BLINK visitors to sign up for CincyAlert safety notifications

Cincinnati public safety officials are urging BLINK visitors to sign up for CincyAlert before the four-day festival begins Oct. 8. The city’s emergency alert system, powered by Smart911, can send residents and visitors information about emergencies, severe weather, road closures and other public safety issues.   CincyAlert can send updates directly to phones CincyAlert allows users…

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Cincinnati Comic Expo returns downtown after two years in Sharonville

The Cincinnati Comic Expo returns to downtown Cincinnati this weekend with a lineup of major pop-culture guests, including Hayden Christensen and Richard Armitage. The three-day event runs Sept. 25–27 at the First Financial Center, marking the expo’s return downtown after two years at the Sharonville Convention Center.  Cincinnati Comic Expo returns downtown The Cincinnati…

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Creepy collections and spooky science headline Cincinnati Museum Center event

Cincinnati Museum Center will host a Halloween after-hours event Oct. 22, bringing spooky experiments, mysterious specimens and creepy collections to Union Terminal. The Halloween after-hours event is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 22, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Cincinnati Museum Center. The 21-and-older event will take place primarily in the Museum of Natural History…

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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…

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Labor Day 2026: What to expect in Cincinnati for this holiday weekend

Labor Day is almost here. Cincinnati residents have several options for celebrating this Labor Day weekend, from the region’s largest fireworks display to professional sports, concerts and family activities. Events for Labor Day will take place across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky from Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7.  Riverfest and the Western & Southern…

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Cincinnati Open offers concerts, dining and more beyond tennis

Cincinnati Open fans can expect more than tennis when the tournament continues in Mason this week. The Cincinnati Open features live music, restaurants, family activities and player appearances across the 40-acre campus. The 2026 tournament runs through Aug. 23 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. The event has expanded its entertainment offerings as organizers transform…

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