The Savannah Bananas are swinging back into Great American Ball Park June 19–21, 2026, for three nights of fast-paced, dance-filled Banana Ball. After last year’s sold-out series, the team returns with more energy, more fun, and more bananas. Register for the ticket lottery or grab a Reds membership for early access to the wildest weekend of baseball.

The Run Like Hell 5K Cincinnati 2025 rises from the crypt on October 25 for a night of costumes, chaos, and killer fun along Cincinnati’s riverfront. The iconic Halloween-themed 5K returns with a new route, fiery finish line, and devilish after-party at The Banks. A portion of proceeds supports The Cure Starts Now Foundation, funding pediatric brain cancer research. Lace up, light up, and run through the Gates of Hell for a cause that matters.

The Hyde Park Square Art Show returns Sunday, October 5, bringing more than 200 artists to one of Cincinnati’s most iconic neighborhoods. From painting and ceramics to jewelry and sculpture, this one-day event transforms Hyde Park Square into an outdoor gallery. Free to attend and family-friendly, the show celebrates creativity, supports youth and student artists, and highlights why Cincinnati’s cultural heartbeat thrives on the Square.

The Talk Low Music Festival returns September 26–29 with a lineup that transforms Cincinnati into a global stage for experimental sound. Presented by Whited Sepulchre Records and concert:nova, the festival brings artists like clipping. with Daveed Diggs, Moor Mother, Kelly Moran, Sarah Davachi, Nadah El Shazly, and WHY? x concert:nova across venues including the Contemporary Arts Center, Memorial Hall, Christ Church Cathedral, Homemakers Bar, and the Mercantile Library. With free events, collaborative performances, and the U.S. premiere of Dai Fujikura’s Borrowed Landscape, Talk Low creates a cultural moment that connects Cincinnati to festivals like Big Ears and Time:Spans. Tickets and passes are available now at talklowfest.com.