Plan the perfect winter day trip with Cincinnati’s Nights of Lights at the Clermont County Fairgrounds. Start your afternoon exploring scenic parks and charming small towns, then end the evening surrounded by more than two million sparkling lights choreographed to holiday music. A holiday tradition that makes every mile worth the trip.

Discover America’s River Roots Festival, October 8–12, 2025, along the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky riverfront. From bourbon tastings and live music to riverboat cruises and family fun, this five-day celebration transforms the Ohio River into a stage for food, culture and history. Plan your stay in Cincinnati, Newport or Covington and experience bourbon trails, boardwalk dining, conservation exhibits and nine historic riverboats in one unforgettable trip.

Travelers arriving at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport are greeted by Pearls Before Swine, a new mural that celebrates 26 icons of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Created by artists Curtis Goldstein and Matt Lynch, the installation blends grit and glamour with silhouettes of Bootsy Collins, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Pete Rose, and more. Unveiled in time for World Tourism Day, the mural transforms CVG’s Welcome Point into a cultural gateway, turning the airport into the first stop on your Cincinnati journey.

Looking for fall fun beyond the usual pumpkin patch? This guide spotlights unique events within 90 minutes of Cincinnati. Highlights include Bonnybrook Farms’ Chuck Wagon Dinner Ride and Fall Farm Days in Clarksville, the Haunted Village at Heritage Village Museum, the Big Bone Lick Salt Festival in Union, and the Pyramid Hill Art Fair in Hamilton. Add in quirky favorites like Operation Pumpkin’s giant weigh-off, the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival in Waynesville, lantern-lit cemetery tours in Dayton, and sunrise stargazing at the Cincinnati Observatory. Each event blends local flavor, history, and seasonal charm—perfect for planning your autumn weekends.