Things to do in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Looking for some activities to do this month? Here’s some great ideas!

November 2, 2019: It’s a Mac and Cheese Throwdown at the Phoenix. The gloves are off as some of the city’s most talented chefs go head-to-head in a MELTY-CHEESY-SMACKDOWN of epic proportions! YOU decide who will be named the MAC N’ CHEESE CHAMPION of Cincinnati.

November 3, 2019: Family First Saturday: Girl Power is happening at the Cincinnati Art Museum (11am – 4pm). Spend the day with your family and celebrate their special exhibition, Women Breaking Boundaries, with free and fun activities for the whole family. Enjoy a special scavenger hunt, performances, hands-on art-making and more. Enjoy special preschool activities from 11:00 a.m–1:00 p.m.

November 9, 2019: Join us for opening night of the Greenacres Artists Guild Art Show: Cincinnati Masters Old and New. This cocktail party style event will feature paintings from the Nippert Private Collection not seen in decades, including work from Duveneck, Farny, and Hauser. Once you've taken in the old, take time to explore the work of the next generation of Cincinnati masters. The event is free and open to the public. Hors d'oeuvres will be served throughout the evening and there will be a cash bar available. We ask that you kindly RSVP to assist us in our event preparation.

November Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2019: Candy Factory Tours are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. The tours last approximately 35 minutes and you will receive samples of our delicious candy as part of the tour. After the tour you are invited to visit our retail shop to find some fun souvenirs to commemorate your day at the Doscher's Candy Factory! The cost is $3 with FREE ADMISSION for children who are age 4 and under. We prefer no more than 25 people per tour as it is difficult for our visitors to see and hear if we book larger groups. *Please note that you MUST have a confirmed reservation prior to your tour. *Factory tours are wheelchair accessible. 

November 12, 2019: Take a Tour of the Universe with the Cincinnati Observatory and the University of Cincinnati. Explore space from the Earth and beyond! Fly past the moon, the planets, the stars, and galaxies to the edge of what is known. Bring your questions about the Cosmos, and our Observatory Scientist will answer as many as he can. View through the oldest operational telescope in the country, weather permitting.  Ad Astra!

November 15-17, 2019: It’s a special Holiday Open House at Rookwood Pottery! On Friday and Saturday, enjoy festivities including complimentary sweets, savory bites, and drinks. Discover their handcrafted ceramics through demonstrations, factory tours, artist signings, and shopping their exciting new products and curated gift sets. New this year, they will be open on Sunday for a Holiday Wreath Workshop and light brunch. Explore more when you click the link above.

November 22, 2019: Kings Island’s Winterfest opens for the season. It’s an unforgettable experience with the park transformed into ten enchanting winter wonderlands. There’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy together, like ice skating on the Royal Fountain, seeing the Eiffel Tower transformed into a magical 314-foot tall Christmas tree, live shows, rides, delicious holiday treats, millions of lights and holiday characters spreading merriment, like Jack Frost, Candy Cane and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Nov. 22 – Dec. 31

November 29, 2019: New to Cincinnati? Igby’s is hosting a casual get-together for new arrivals to the 513. Just settled into the 859? This event is for you, too! Forge new friendships. Go home with a gift bag full of exclusive local offers and swag. Sip on locally brewed beer. Snack on our Servatii’s Bavarian pretzels with MadTree-infused beer cheese. Their newcomer get-together is the last Friday of the month at Igby’s, from 4pm -8pm.