Top 10 things to do in Cincinnati this weekend: Sept. 29-Oct. 1

Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati Enquirer
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A visit to the pumpkin patch is just one of the highlights of Country Pumpkins Fall Festival and Tours.
A visit to the pumpkin patch is just one of the highlights of Country Pumpkins Fall Festival and Tours.

1. Country Pumpkins Fall Festival and Tours

Pumpkin patch, petting zoo, corn maze, giant slides, train ride and more. Rides operate after 5 p.m. on Friday and during business hours on weekends.

Details: 2-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 1835 Sherman Mount Zion Road, Dry Ridge. Open Wednesday-Monday through Oct. 30. $22 fun pass, $7 individual. Some activities cost extra. Countrypumpkinsky.com.

Apples are in season and how better to sample them that at Caramel Apple Days, taking place this weekend at Hidden Valley Orchards in Lebanon.
Apples are in season and how better to sample them that at Caramel Apple Days, taking place this weekend at Hidden Valley Orchards in Lebanon.

2. Caramel Apple Days

Enjoy classic caramel-dipped apples and cider, kid-friendly activities, live music and food trucks.

Details: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Sunday, Hidden Valley Orchards, 5474 N. State Route 48, Lebanon. hiddenvalleyorchards.com.

Wild West Fall Fest is a family-friendly event set in an old west town.
Wild West Fall Fest is a family-friendly event set in an old west town.

3. Wild West Fall Fest

Family-friendly festival features vendors, food, pumpkin patch, contests, pumpkin carving tutorial and more.

Details: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Terror Town, 1449 Greenbush Cobb Road, Williamsburg. Runs Sundays in October, except Oct. 15. $5. Allhallowsevellc.com.

'Booked' tells the hilarious story of two high school best friends who are snubbed in the senior musical. It screens Saturday during the Cindependent Film Festival.
'Booked' tells the hilarious story of two high school best friends who are snubbed in the senior musical. It screens Saturday during the Cindependent Film Festival.

4. Cindependent Film Festival

Enjoy short films, features, live screenplay readings, masterclasses, afterparties and more. Most events take place at Memorial Hall, with VIP afterparties at offsite venues. The festival will screen dozens of short films, as well as two feature-length films: 'Booked,' written, directed by and starring University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music grads Cassie Maurer, Chesney Mitchell, and Eli Owens; and 'Citizen Sleuth,' a thrilling documentary about the rise, fall and redemption of true crime podcaster Emily Nestor, directed by Ohioan Chris Kasick.

Details: Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. $100 VIP box, $79 VIP fest pass, $44 fest pass, $29 day pass. Runs Sept. 28-30. Cindependentfilmfest.org.

5. Ancient Worlds Hiding in Plain Sight

This new permanent exhibit showcases a world-class fossil collection that transports visitors 450 million years back in time.

Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Monday, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Cincymuseum.org.

Enjoy German music, food, drinks and culture at the Donauschwaben Oktoberfest this weekend.
Enjoy German music, food, drinks and culture at the Donauschwaben Oktoberfest this weekend.

6. Oktoberfest fun

  • Donauschwaben Oktoberfest: Enjoy more than 25 imported and domestic beers on draft, authentic German foods including pit-roasted Bavarian pig and chicken, and more. Car show on Sunday.

    • Details: 6-11 p.m. Friday, 1-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Sunday, 4290 Dry Ridge Road, Colerain Township. Runs Sept. 29-Oct. 1. cincydonau.com.

  • St. Cecilia Oktoberfest: German-style food, beer, live music, split the pot and more.

    • Details: 4:30-10 p.m. Saturday, St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 3105 Madison Road, Oakley. eastsidefaith.org.

7. Walk the Mohawk

Five different walking tours highlight facets of the history and development of the Mohawk neighborhood in Over-the-Rhine. Enjoy ticketed tours, pop-up tours, beverages, food, music, games and entertainment. Benefits Mohawk Neighborhood CDC.

Details: 2-6 p.m., Hanna Playground, 225 W. McMicken Ave., Over-the-Rhine. $15, free ages 12-under. facebook.com.

Red bean moon cakes are available for attendees to try during the Cincinnati Moon Festival, taking place Saturday on Fountain Square.
Red bean moon cakes are available for attendees to try during the Cincinnati Moon Festival, taking place Saturday on Fountain Square.

8. Moon Festival

Family-friendly event celebrates Cincinnati’s Asian community and traditions. Free tea tasting party that includes Chinese, Japanese and Indian tea, mooncake samples, cultural exhibits, performances, lantern display, activities, K-Pop concert and more.

Details: 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Fountain Square, 520 Vine St. Downtown. Free. Asianati.com.

9. Warbird Flying Showcase

This family-friendly event brings history to life by showcasing more than 10 flying WWII aircraft. Bring a folding chair or picnic blanket to sit by the runway and watch the show. Food trucks and beverage stations offer items for purchase.

Details: 2:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Tri-State Warbird Museum, 4021 Borman Drive, Batavia. $50, $30 veterans, free ages 17-under. tri-statewarbirdmuseum.org.

Classic jeans and vintage concert T-shirts are popular at vintage markets.
Classic jeans and vintage concert T-shirts are popular at vintage markets.

10. Adventures in shopping

  • Hyde Park Square Art Show: More than 200 fine artists from Greater Cincinnati and across the country exhibit and sell works in a variety of mediums including painting, photography, glass, jewelry, wood, fiber, leather and ceramics.

    • Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Hyde Park Square, 2700 Erie Ave., Hyde Park. Free admission. Hydeparkartshow.com.

  • Tri-State Antiques Market: Indiana’s largest monthly antiques and vintage-only market features more than 200 vendors. This is the final market of the year.

    • Details: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, 351 E. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg. Early bird admission 6 a.m. at no extra charge. $5 admission. Lawrenceburgantiqueshow.com.

  • The City Flea Vintage Market: Shop 50 vintage-only vendors.

    • Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Factory 52, 4590 Beech St., Norwood. Free admission. facebook.com.

  • Market Bleu: Quarterly event where artists and artisans showcase and sell products. Printmaker, abstract artist and textile artist each host a live demonstration.

    • Details: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Free admission. marketbleu.com.

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