This weekend in Cincinnati, OH

This scenic rail excursion travels from Cincinnati, Ohio to Greensburg, Indiana and back, passing through Cleves, Morris, and Batesville along the way. In Greensburg, passengers can step off the train for a three hour layover. Dining is within walking distance, though choices are limited. The Queen City Tavern car offers full concessions with a broad selection available for purchase.

Enjoy a day of entertainment, family-friendly activities, and refreshments while connecting with others who support the mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. The Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky VisionWalk has generated more than $900,000 since it began in 2005. This longstanding community event brings people together to fuel research that advances preventions, treatments, and cures for age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, Usher syndrome, Stargardt disease, Leber congenital amaurosis, and other related conditions that together affect more than 10 million people in the United States. Every step taken at VisionWalk helps move that mission forward and supports a brighter future for those affected by vision loss.

Enjoy an uplifting rooftop yoga experience at The Summit Hotel. This ongoing series features free, donation-based classes taught by experienced instructors. Everyone is welcome, including all ages and skill levels. Please bring your own mat.

At Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park, this community walk raises funds for the Hydrocephalus Association and its mission. Participants walk, fundraise, and connect with fellow community members during the event while celebrating hydro warriors. Official registration takes place on the Hydrocephalus Association website.

Now in its second season, this community market features local vendors offering clothing, food, jewelry, pet accessories, and more. Browse a variety of goods, discover new finds, and support local businesses. The market series takes place once a month.

Learn practical ways to keep your garden producing beyond the traditional growing season at a season extension class at the South Cumminsville Community Garden. Topics include using crop covers and incorporating perennial crops such as fruit trees to make the most of each growing opportunity. Part of the HUB Garden program, this outdoor session highlights community gardens in and around Cincinnati as places to learn about growing your own food. The event is free and open to the public, with registration required. Parking information will be shared with registered participants ahead of time. Donations are appreciated in place of a ticket cost to support the program.

At The Potted Palm, Miss Kay from the non-profit Winn Reading and special guests read books with children. This event is appropriate for all ages.

Hosted at Earthconnection, this body-centered day within the Mind-Body-Spirit Retreat Series offers a supportive space to care for the physical self while nourishing the spirit and recognizing the influence of the mind. Facilitated by women for women, it honors inner wisdom and the natural freedom within. Through yoga, somatic releasing practices, and ecstatic movement sessions, participants are guided to listen closely to their bodies, tend to what needs attention, and encourage healing and letting go. The experience aims to rekindle ease and enjoyment in the world around them. Registration is required, and the event listing notes a deadline.

A major artisan flea market in Cincinnati, presented by The Artisan Marketplace (AMP), serves as a small business incubator. This hallmark downtown flea and festival brings together local artisans, independent makers, and other creatives for lively outdoor shopping in the center of the city. It goes beyond a typical flea or farmers market by spotlighting culture, creativity, and community connection while channeling meaningful support to small businesses. Each purchase contributes to the local economy and strengthens Cincinnati’s creative landscape. Browse distinctive finds, meet the people who make them, and be part of the #BuyLocal513 movement that brings the city together to shop local and build community.

This fundraiser supports the Pet Support Program with a mix of food, fun, and tours of the facility, all aimed at making a positive difference for pets.

Explore Over-the-Rhine on a guided walking food tour with five seated stops that create a progressive lunch of global flavors. A friendly local historian leads the way, sharing the neighborhood’s rise and fall while answering the call of food lovers eager to try dishes from around the world. The tour begins in Washington Park, a 19th-century landmark, with stories about nearby Music Hall’s haunted reputation and the unsettling history beneath the grounds. Weather permitting, the first taste may come at a modern beer garden featuring dishes from an owner originally from Lubeck, Germany, paired with insights into the city’s German heritage in what many call Zinzinnati. Sample a Hawaiian steamed bun filled with char siu barbecue and slaw with bubble tea and hear how Over-the-Rhine got its name. Stroll past striking architecture from the 1800s, built without bathrooms, then stop at a Vietnamese bistro to try okonomiyaki, a savory pancake unlike any other. Along the way, admire Cincinnati’s murals and learn the inspiration behind them. Discover why tunnels lace the streets below and hear about the secret location of what Esquire magazine named the best cocktail lounge in the country. Continue on to a Mexican spot for a signature dish known as the turtle. Choose a French macaron and learn how it differs from a macaroon, or opt for Lebanese baklava at a Mediterranean restaurant known for ultra-thin, topping-loaded pita pizzas. This seated, progressive lunch mixes classic favorites with more unexpected bites, and the guide is ready to share recommendations for favorite shops, bars, and restaurants throughout this vibrant district.

Build your sign making skills in a creative program that introduces key elements of the craft while encouraging experimentation with different materials each month. Participants can get hands-on with a variety of supplies as they work toward expert-level techniques. The experience is included with Museum admission and is open to visitors of all ages.

A no-cost discussion circle explores the season’s book selection, with each title chosen for its ties to yoga philosophy and practice. Participants share insights and experiences to deepen understanding and integrate lessons from the reading. This is a seated book discussion rather than a yoga class, and movement is optional. Feel free to bring your own snack or drink. September’s book is The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.

Designed for the 30-plus crowd, this upbeat club night at Tulua Nightclub Cincy spotlights the hits that powered dance floors in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. It centers on dancing, socializing, and great music, with a welcoming atmosphere that lets you have a memorable night out without sacrificing the next day.

Hulvey takes the stage with an energetic, faith-centered performance that blends vulnerable storytelling with vibrant hip hop and moments of worship. The Reach Records artist has a Billboard Christian Top 10 album and the Gold-certified single Altar, with streams exceeding 100 million. Fresh from touring with Brandon Lake, he continues to connect with audiences across the country. Indie Tribe and Kijan Boone join the lineup for an evening guided by purpose and uplifting sound.

Holy Heat Music Fest returns to Cincinnati with a second annual celebration of faith-centered music and community at The Hamilton County Fair Grounds. Attendees can look forward to high-energy performances, a welcoming atmosphere, and a complimentary meal included with every $20 ticket. The event is hosted by Sean Gary and features live sets from eCsiLe, J Stamp, The Angel Faith, $auce Wayne, Word Rat, and Salt of Tha Earth. Activities for all ages include face painting, raffle drawings, prize giveaways at the door, and an uplifting guest speaker, with time for fellowship and positive vibes throughout. Tickets are $20 and available from participating artists, online, or at the gate.

Tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson makes his Caffè Vivace debut in Cincinnati with Jackson Plays Dylan, a project that reimagines the songs of Bob Dylan through the language of modern jazz. He appears with Jeremy Manasia on piano and Fender Rhodes, Isaac Levien on bass and electric bass, and Ryan Sands on drums. Drawing from Dylan’s wide catalog, the quartet reshapes classics like Blowin’ in the Wind, The Times They Are A-Changin’, Like a Rolling Stone, Mr. Tambourine Man, and Hurricane. Rather than straightforward covers, these pieces become vehicles for improvisation and storytelling, balancing fresh interpretation with respect for the originals. The project has earned strong critical notice, including a 4½-star review from DownBeat, with reviewers praising the clarity and persuasive power of Jackson’s tenor sound and the way the music casts Dylan’s writing in a fresh light. Jackson first came to prominence with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers after leaving Berklee in 1986, then went on to perform and record with artists such as Elvin Jones, Freddie Hubbard, Betty Carter, Christian McBride, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and Les McCann. Over more than three decades he has built a reputation for a powerful tone, deep swing, and an approach that bridges tradition with contemporary expression, including collaborations with poet and activist Nikki Giovanni. Important venue information: If the total amount of beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum, a $20 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set. If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, seats may be resold with no refund. Tickets are non-refundable, with a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value available if requested at least 24 hours before the start of the performance.

Celebrate the arrival of fall as the musical fun keeps rolling.

Experience a yoga class accompanied by live music at World Peace Yoga Cincinnati. Cece Theron provides an acoustic folk backdrop that blends voice and guitar, featuring a mix of original songs and covers intended to uplift the spirit. The class integrates movement and live music throughout the session.

Enjoy a free outdoor yoga session at Bechtold Park led by NKO Yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat. Advance registration is available through the organizer, and sessions may be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

Enjoy a weekly Play! Pokemon open play session designed for a relaxed, practice-focused experience. Players are encouraged to bring a deck and hone their skills in a casual environment. The gathering is family oriented, and children are welcome. Participants younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Entry to the play space is $5, which can be covered through regular purchases or loaded onto a gift card for later use. Check in takes place at the front upon arrival.

Rec Fest Cincinnati brings together more than sixteen niche sports at Sawyer Point, offering the community hands-on ways to explore what is available across Greater Cincinnati. Teaching stations with friendly drills will be set up, with periodic chances to take part in casual or competitive games, and a line of activities will stretch from the Serpentine Wall to the pickleball courts. Current offerings include team handball, korfball, tennis, pickleball, rugby, Aussie football, fishing, ultimate frisbee, disc golf, Gaelic football, broomball, women's football, e-sports, orienteering, roller skating, cricket, and more. Food trucks and music will be on site. Each person must complete a waiver to participate. Paid parking is available for $5, and there are free options within a 5 to 15 minute walk. Sponsored by Interact for Health and presented in partnership with Cincinnati Parks, the Cincinnati Regional Sports Commission, and the Cincinnati Parks Foundation.

This performance at the Cincinnati Art Museum features a quartet with Becki Chesnes on flute, Davis McKinney on piano, Drew Konrady on drums, and Tim Cornelius on bass. The set includes Music from a Found Harmonium, Women of Ireland, Hoedown, and Danny Boy. Admission is free and no tickets are needed.

Learn the basics of rollerskating in a welcoming park setting at the Riverfront Rink. This beginner-focused lesson helps participants develop balance, coordination, and confidence, with music setting the pace and plenty of chances to meet new people. It is free to attend and skates are provided. Rollerskating builds strength and can burn about 600 calories an hour, offering a lively way to get moving whether trying it for the first time or getting back on wheels.

Orchestral favorites meet the visual arts in an immersive concert at Cincinnati Music Hall. The Cincinnati Pops performs Gershwin’s An American in Paris, Falla’s The Three-Cornered Hat, and Respighi’s Pines of Rome while Lightborne fills the hall with large-scale projections of renowned masterpieces, turning the space into a gallery in motion. Conductor John Morris Russell leads the program, uniting iconic scores with images that move in harmony with the music for a multisensory performance. Presented with support from Pops Season Presenter PNC.

Settle into a soothing practice that pairs the quiet depth of Yin Yoga with the gentle support of Reiki energy work. Long, floor-based shapes are held for several minutes to reach the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine, encouraging circulation and ease in the joints. Restorative postures are threaded throughout to create a fully supported setting for deep rest. While you linger in each shape, Reiki is offered through shared presence or light touch to soften tension, release energetic stagnation, and calm the mind, helping to reduce stress and anxiety and return the system to balance. The experience moves beyond simple stretching, guiding participants toward a grounded, spacious, and refreshed state. Offered in studio and online, and guided by Laura Johnson.

Westwood neighbor John D'Alessandro leads a free yoga class at St. James on the last Sunday of the month. The class meets in the Community Hall, with entry through the parking lot doors on Cheviot Ave. Participants should bring their own yoga mat and any props they would like to use.