Cincinnati’s Guide to Fundraisers, Friend-Raisers and Community Events
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Sept. 10, Thursday
Allied Construction Industries, Clay Shoot | Noon-5 p.m. Sycamore Sporting Clays, Loveland. Lunch, networking and clay shooting. Registration: $290.
American Sign Museum, Glow in the Dark: School Carnival | 4-8 p.m. American Sign Museum, Camp Washington. Tours, puppet show, neon demonstration, music and photobooth. Tickets: $20.
Elder Law Cincinnati, Elder Care Symposium | 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oasis Conference Center, Loveland. All-day educational event with representatives from senior care providers with breakout sessions, panel discussions, raffles and lunch. Registration: $40.
Findlay Market, Flavor of Findlay | 6:30-9:30 p.m. Findlay Market, Over-the-Rhine. Tasting stations, wine pairings, silent auction, games, raffles and VIP area. Tickets: $100; $175 VIP.
Purcell Marian, Golf Outing | 11 a.m. Glenview Golf Course. Shotgun start, lunch, drinks, dinner and prizes. Registration: $175; $700/foursome.
Sept. 11, Friday
Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati, Golf Scramble | 12:30 p.m. Stillmeadow Country Club. Golf, split-the-pot, dinner and prizes. Registration: $500/foursome.
concertnova, Wine + Beethoven: Beethoven as Bacchus | 7:30 p.m. POSTPONED Somerhaus, Over-the-Rhine. Five European wines paired with five Beethoven string quartets. Tickets: $125.
May We Help, Annual Engineering Dreams Gala | 6:30-10:30 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom. Dinner, performances and silent/live auctions. Tickets: $150.
Transitions, Inc., Walk the Road to Recovery | 5-7 p.m. Covington Plaza. Food, music, remakrs by Covington Mayor Ron Washington and Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, discussion with Dave Manheim and Gabbie Egan and audience Q&A.
WAVE Foundation, Make WAVEs Gala | 7:30-11:30 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Newport. 21+ event, food, drinks, games, activities, raffles and auctions. Tickets: $100.
Sept. 12, Saturday
Baker Hunt, Twilight: Summer of Love | 6-9 p.m. Baker Hunt, Covington. Emcee: Mark Borison. Food, drinks, silent/live auction, art show, music, artist demos, entertainment, games, raffles, costumes and photo stations. Tickets: $65.
Behringer-Crawford Museum, freshART | 6-9:30 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, Covington. Food, music and art auction.
Brighton Center, Wine Over Water | 5:30-9 p.m. Purple People Bridge, Newport. Wines, craft beer and food. Tickets: $50.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Wild About A Cure | 6 p.m. Cincinnati Zoo. Special animal experiences, after hours admission to zoo, light bites, open bar and program. Tickets: $150.
Down Syndrome Association, Buddy Walk | 9 a.m. Sawyer Point. Pre-party with music and activities, one-mile walk and after-party.
Gorman Heritage Farm, Row By Row | 5 p.m. Gorman Heritage Farm, Evendale. Cocktail hour, dinner, silent auction and program. Tickets: $150.
Raptor Inc., Raptor 5K | 9-11 a.m. Miami Meadows Park, Milford. 5K run/walk with family-friendly post-race celebration. Registration: $40.
Ronald McDonald House, Gala | 6:30 p.m. First Financial Center. Food, entertainment and auction. Tickets: $250.
Village Life Outreach Project, Night on the Serengeti | 6-9 p.m. First Financial Center. Village mixer, happy hour, hors d’oeuvres, networking, live music, program and after-party. Tickets: $175.
Sept. 14, Monday
Dan Beard Council/Scouting America, Scouting and the Navy | 5-7 p.m. Voice of America MetroPark, West Chester. Rear Admiral Matthew Pottenburgh speaks about Scouting and Navy service with guided tours of USS Cincinnati Peace Pavilion.
Little Brothers Friends of The Elderly, Tom Wess Memorial Golf Outing | 10:30 a.m. Glenview Golf Course. Golf.
Sept. 15, Tuesday
CABVI, Braille Bourbon Release | 5:30-8 p.m. Northside Distilling Co. Launch of special 115-proof bourbon, food and live broadcast with Jon Jon. Free.
Impact 100, Annual Awards Celebration | 5-9 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom. Celebration of finalists and award winners. Drinks, dinner and musical entertainment. Tickets: $95.
St. Elizabeth Foundation, Annual Golf ParTee | Lassing Pointe Golf Course / Summit Hills Country Club / Triple Crown Country Club. Golf at one of three courses throughout the region.
Sept. 16, Wednesday
Beech Acres, Love Grows Here Breakfast | 8-9 a.m. MadTree Brewing Company, Oakley. Breakfast and program.
Cindependent Film Festival, Grand Reopening Gala | 5 p.m. Mariemont Theatre. Music, drinks, food stations, street performers, silent auction and screenings of “The Singers” and “Take Me Home.” Tickets: $50.
Family Nurturing Center, 2nd Annual Golf Scramble | 9 a.m. Boone Links Golf & Event Center. Golf scramble, lunch and awards. Registration: $600/foursome.
Sept. 17, Thursday
Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, Putt for a Purpose | 6:30 p.m. Oakley Greens. Minigolf and drinks. Tickets: $25.
NKY Chamber, Annual Dinner | 5-8:30 p.m. Northern Kentucky Convention Center. Cocktail reception, dinner, awards, program and after-party. Tickets: $200.
Warren County Foundation, Community Service Awards | 6 p.m. Manor House, Mason. Open bar, food and awards.
Sept. 18, Friday
American Sign Museum, Trademarked: Keeping Tradition Alive | 2-10 p.m. American Sign Museum, Camp Washington. Tattoo, art and sign-painting experience with food trucks. Tickets: $20.
Beechwood Home, Block Party | Save the date.
Cincinnati String Project, Fundraiser Concert | 6 p.m. Clifton Cultural Arts Center. An evening of chamber music ranging from classical to folk to pop.
Cincinnati Zoo, Zoofari Knights – An Evening of Tails and Scales | 7-11 p.m. Cincinnati Zoo. Cocktails, food, animal experiences and entertainment. Tickets: $300.
Hospice of Cincinnati, HOCtoberfest | Little Miami Brewing Company Event Center, Milford. Food, music, silent auction and games. Tickets: $150.
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, Cincy Block Party | 6:30-11 p.m. Harry Hake building, Walnut Hills. Food, drinks, music, art, games, silent auction, split-the-pot and VIP experience. Tickets: $125; $200 VIP.
Sept. 19, Saturday
Cancer Support Community, Clays for a Cause | 9 a.m.-noon. Sycamore Sporting Clays, Montgomery. Food, awards, raffles and Bingo. Tickets: $100.
The Carnegie, Suits That Rock | 6:30 p.m. MegaCorp Pavilion, Newport. Concert fundraiser celebrating the legacy of Saturday Night Live. Tickets: $60-$80.
Cincinnati String Project, Fundraiser Concert | 6 p.m. Clifton Cultural Arts Center. An evening of chamber music ranging from classical to folk to pop. Tickets: $20.
Gaskins Foundation, STEMmys 2026 | 6 p.m. Delta Hotels, Sharonville. Formal awards gala, dinner, live entertainment and recognition. Tickets: $27.72.
League for Animal Welfare, Whiskey & Whiskers Gala | 6:30-10 p.m. Oasis Conference Center, Loveland. Dinner, live music, live and silent auctions and games. Tickets: $100.
Norwood Together, Norwood International Art Show | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Floral Ave., Norwood. Artist showcase, food trucks and activity art area.
Parkinson Support & Wellness, Annual Steady Strides | Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason. 5K run/walk, food court, awards and raffle. Registration: $45.
Sept. 20, Sunday
Children’s Tumor Foundation, NF Walk | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Corwin M. Nixon Park, Mason. Group photo, walk, lunch, games, activities and raffles.
Sept. 21, Monday
City Gospel Mission, Annual Golf Outing | 8:30 a.m. Aston Oaks Golf Club, North Bend. Shotgun start, gifts, games, snacks, drinks, lunch and dinner.
Clermont Chamber, Classic Golf Outing | 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Elks Run Golf Club, Batavia. Breakfast, shotgun start, lunch, happy hour, raffles, program and awards. Registration: $1,200/foursome.
From Fatherless to Fearless, Fearless Awards | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Corbett Tower, Music Hall. Special guest: Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval. Luncheon and awards program honoring Crystal Allen, Ashley Kirklen, Jazmyne Reid, Shaqunna Sardin and Meggan Thompson. Tickets: $125.
Saint Joe’s, Annual Golf Classic | 10:30 a.m. Clovernook Country Club. Golf, food, drinks, games and prizes. Registration: $200; $750/foursome.
Sept. 23, Wednesday
Spirit of Construction, Scholarship Breakfast | 7:30-9 a.m. Kenwood Country Club. Breakfast and program.
Sept. 24, Thursday
Center for Addiction Treatment, The Art of Recovery | 4 p.m. Center for Addiction Treatment, West End. Live performances, light bites and art sale/auction. Tickets: $50.
Giving Voice Foundation, Brews for Brains | 6:30 p.m. Braxton Brewing, Covington. Food, drinks, dessert and music. SOLD OUT.
Lighthouse Youth & Family Services, Fall Event | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Private home. Silent auction. Pop-up shops. Lunch by the bite. Wine by the glass. Tickets start at $250.
Over-the-Rhine Community Housing, Annual Walk Our Blocks | 5-8 p.m. Over-the-Rhine. Neighborhood walk, meal and awards ceremony. Tickets: $85.
Sept. 25, Friday
ERS Foundation, Gathering for Good Gala | 6:30-9 p.m. Meshewa House – Turner Farm, Indian Hill. Wine, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dinner. Tickets: $200.
Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, Celebration of Changemakers | 8-9:30 a.m. Marriott Cincinnati North, West Chester. Emcee: Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney. Breakfast and awards ceremony honoring Jo Alice Blondin, Deb Silverman, Jamila Watson, Tina Ohmart Mendoza and Women Helping Women. Tickets: $125.
Melanoma Know More, Music for Melanoma Gala | 5:30-10 p.m. Manor House, Mason. Music, food, drinks, silent auction, live auction, raffles and giveaways. Tickets: $150.
Sept. 26, Saturday
Children’s Law Center, Inc., Boots, Bourbon, & Biscuits 2026 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Receptions Event Center, Erlanger. Brunch, biscuit bar, open bar, music, entertainment, contests and silent auction. Tickets: $70.
Cincinnati Cancer Foundation, Ride Cincinnati | 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sawyer Point. Four-mile loop along Cincinnati’s Riverfront. Food, drinks, music and post-ride party.
Dancefix Foundation, Studio DFX | 6-10:30 p.m. Dancefix, Walnut Hills. Food by-the-bite, drinks, presentation and dance party. Tickets: $81.88.
Forever Kings, Building Stronger Men Gala | 6-10 p.m. Savannah Center, West Chester. Entertainment, storytelling, dinner and awards. Tickets: $150.
Found House Pet Support Program, Open House | Noon-2 p.m. Found House IHN, Walnut Hills. Facility tours of pet shelter and stories from past clients.
Greater Project, Sonder 5K Run/Walk | 10 a.m. Sonder Brewing, Mason. 5K race, food, kids activities and live music. Registration: $35.
Hearing Speech + Deaf Center, Sign Speak + Swing Golf Outing | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Golf, swag bag and lunch. Registration: $300.
LIFE Food Pantry, Annual Empty Bowls | 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Loveland. Food, handmade pottery bowl and prize drawings. Tickets: $25.
Move Beyond Surviving, Annual Pink Pickle Pickleball Tournament and Pig Roast | 5:30 p.m. Beechmont Racquet and Fitness. Pickleball tournament, dinner, silent auction and raffles. Tickets: $40.
Northern Kentucky Children’s Advocacy Center, Illumination Grand Gala | 6-11:30 p.m. Turfway Park Racing & Gaming Event Center, Florence. Honoring Dr. Candyse Jeffries. Open bar, live music by The Leftovers. Black-tie optional: Formal wear with a sleek, futuristic flair.
Santa Maria Community Services, Passport to Success: Belonging | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Western Hills Country Club. Emcee: Lauren Minor, WCPO. Keynote: Teddy Kremer. Stories, raffles and silent auction. Tickets: $95.
Sept. 27, Sunday
ALS United Ohio, WalkALS | 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Winton Woods. Easy walk route, food trucks, character and mascot appearances, face painting, balloon twisting, sponsor tents and live music by Bronson Arroyo.
Mason Symphony Orchestra, Benefit Concert | 4 p.m. Lakeview United Church of Christ, Landen. “A Broadway Soirée,” will feature soprano Erin Fasone and bass-baritone Javier Ortiz with pianist Melissa Toedtman. Tickets: $25.
Sept. 28, Monday
DePaul Cristo Rey, Annual Golf Classic | Western Hills Country Club. Chair: Dave Lockard. Four-person scramble format, skills contests, lunch, cocktail reception and prizes. Registration: $300.
Envision, Go the Extra Mile Walk | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Winton Woods Kestrel Shelter. Free festival with music, games, activities, prizes, raffles and vendor fair.
FC Cincinnati Foundation, Celebrity Golf Classic | 1 p.m. Kenwood Country Club. Foursomes paired with celebrity golfer, contests and lunch. Registration: $1,250; $5,000/foursome.
Talbert House, Annual Luncheon | Noon. Hard Rock Casino. Luncheon and program. Tickets: $60.
Sept. 29, Tuesday
Horizon Community Foundation, Horizon Nonprofit Awards Luncheon | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. St. Elizabeth
Training & Education Center, Boone County. Lunch and awards program. Tickets: $50.
Sept. 30, Wednesday
Greenacres Foundation, Giving with Grace Fundraiser | 6-9 p.m. Greenacres Arts Center, Indian Hill. Cocktail hour, dinner by-the-bite and program. Tickets: $150.
Oct. 1, Thursday
Bethany House, Welcome Home Bash | 6-9:30 p.m. American Sign Museum, Camp Washington. Emcee: Kyla Woods. Food, drinks, music, raffles and silent auction.
Cancer Support Community, Stronger than Cancer Celebration | 6-9 p.m. Lightwell Room – North, Hotel Covington. Emcee: Bob Herzog. Dinner, bar, raffles, silent auction and live auction.
La Soupe, GATHER: Fall Dinner | 5 p.m. TQL Stadium – First Financial Club. Multi-course culinary experience featuring menus crafted from rescued ingredients. Tickets $200.
Oct. 2, Friday
Cincinnati Animal CARE, UNLEASHED: The Power of Love | 6-10 p.m. Taproom at Rhinegeist Brewery. 6 p.m. VIP reception; 7 p.m. main event. Dinner by-the-bite, live/silent auctions, interactive experiences and animal success stories. Keynote speaker: PBS director/filmmaker Steven Latham. Tickets: $275.
Cincinnati Music & Wellness, Annual Music & Medicine Conference | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Centennial Barn. Breakfast, keynotes, breakout sessions and lunch. Registration $100.
Cincinnati Parks Foundation, Annual Hats Off Luncheon | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Smale Riverfront Park. Award presentation and luncheon. Tickets: $225.
CityLink Center, MashUp | 6 p.m. CityLink Center, West End. Performances, interactive art projects and bites.
Junior Achievement, Ladies Sporting Clays Classic and Women & Wine | 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sycamore Sporting Clays & Miamiville Trailyard, Loveland. Sporting clays, hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting, networking, cash bar and raffles.
Red Wolf Sanctuary’s HOWL-o-Ween | 6-10 p.m. The Redmoor, Mt. Lookout. Valet parking, appetizers, dinner, drinks, entertainment, silent and live auction. Tickets: $105.
Oct. 3, Saturday
Alzheimer’s Association, Walk to End Alzheimer’s | 8:30 a.m. Sawyer Point. Promise garden, opening ceremony and walk.
Cincinnati Nature Center, Back to Nature Gala | 6 p.m. Krippendorf Lodge, Milford. Emcee: Bob Herzog WKRC. Nature-themed cocktails, dinner and program.
Mark Wayne Shafer Foundation, Annual Mark W Shafer Memorial Golf Outing | 2 p.m. Fairfield South Trace, Fairfield. Golf scramble, dinner, raffles and awards. Registration: $150; $600/foursome.
NAMIWalks NKY, Annual Fundraiser | 9 a.m. Pioneer Park, Covington. Community flat mile walk, lunch from LaRosa’s and resource tables from support groups.
School for Creative & Performing Arts, Concert Fundraiser | 5:30 p.m. MegaCorp Pavilion, Newport. Dinner and performances by Fast Times and Bee Gees Gold. Tickets: $200.
Stepping Stones, Annual Bloom | 7-11 p.m. Element Eatery, Madisonville. Arcade games, dancing and silent auction. Tickets: $175.
Oct. 4, Sunday
ALS United Ohio, WalkALS | 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Pioneer Park, Covington. Easy walk route, food trucks, character and mascot appearances, face painting, balloon twisting, sponsor tents and live music by Bronson Arroyo.
Beech Acres, For the Love of Kids Festival | Noon-4 p.m. Ziegler Park, Over-the-Rhine. Food, photobooth, zoo animals, arts, crafts, music and games. Free.
Indian American Chamber of Commerce, Annual Pre-Gala Bazaar | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Delta Hotel, Sharonville. Vendors, food, drinks, performances and entertainment.
ZERO, Prostate Cancer Run/Walk | 7:45 a.m. Yeatman’s Cove, Sawyer Point Park. Opening ceremony, 3-mile run/walk, 1-mile walk and kids dash.
Oct. 5-8, Monday-Thursday
StartUpCincy Week | Union Hall, Over-the-Rhine. Join founders, investors and innovators for hands-on sessions, programming and workshops. Tickets start at $50.
Oct. 5, Monday
Cincinnati International Wine Festival, Russ Wiles Memorial Golf Tournament | 8 a.m. Four Bridges Country Club, Liberty Township & Heritage Club, Mason. Golf, gift bag, awards and prizes. Registration: $3,000/twosome; $6,000/foursome.
Oct. 6, Tuesday
AJC Cincinnati, 2026 Community Service Award | 5:30 p.m. Blue Ash. Keynote: Rabbi Noam Marans. Honoring Meredith and Jim Friedman and Kathy and Dr. Louis Claybon. Tickets: $360.
Cintrifuse, Annual Meeting | 8:30-10 a.m. Union Hall, Over-the-Rhine. Save the date.
Oct. 8, Thursday
BEAM Center for Nonprofits, Illuminated | 6-9:30 p.m. AC Hotel, The Banks. Opening night of BLINK with open bar, light bites, music, live auction and raffles. Tickets: $150.
BT Rise, F.I.R.E. Conference | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. First Financial Center. Keynote: Tara Renze. Panel discussions, interactive sessions, lunch, vendors, Q&A and cocktail reception. Tickets: $150.
Camp Washington Urban Revitalization Corporation, Clean Up Camp | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Community clean-up and lunch.
Central Clinic Behavioral Health, Vibes & Lives | 6-9 p.m. 20th Century Theater, Oakley. Emcee: Doug Bolton. Honoring Kate Schroder. Small plates and live jazz. Tickets: $103.
Parkinson Community Fitness, Annual Parkinson Shuffle | 6-9 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center. Save the date.
United Way, A Brighter Tomorrow | 5:30-8 p.m. Anderson Pavilion. Program, food and drinks.
Oct. 9-10, Friday-Saturday
Pig Works, Queen Bee Half Marathon | Half marathon, music, drinks, awards and after-party.
Oct. 10, Saturday
Aubrey Rose Foundation, Blink Light the Night Cruise | 6:30-8:30 p.m. B&B Riverboats, Newport. Riverboat cruise, hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Tickets: $125.
People Working Cooperatively, ToolBelt Ball | 5:30 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center. Black-tie event with cocktail reception, entertainment, dinner, auctions, raffles and booze pull.
Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses, Ezz Fest | Noon. Ezzard Charles Park, West End. Boxing showcase, local history, lunch, live music and kid’s activities. Free.
Oct. 11, Sunday
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Out of the Darkness Walk | Noon. Sawyer Point Park. Opening ceremony, activities, resource tables and complimentary honor beads.
Oct. 14, Wednesday
NewPath Child & Family Solutions, Heart & Hope Gala | 6-8:30 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom. Storytelling, award presentations, cocktails, dinner and raffles. Tickets: $150.
Oct. 15-16, Thursday-Friday
Caracole, Caraconference 2026 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Over-the-Rhine. Interactive sessions, discussion and connection. Tickets: $25/day; $40 two-day pass.
Oct. 15, Thursday
Adventure Crew, Summits & Horizons | 5:30-8:30 p.m. Memorial Hall, Over-the-Rhine. Keynote: Neal Moore. Appetizers and drinks. Tickets: $70-$100.
AIA Cincinnati, Sporting Clay Shoot | 1:30-6:30 p.m. Sycamore Creek Pheasant Club, Loveland. Networking, clay shoot sessions, happy hour, dinner and awards presentation. Registration: $200.
The Center for Great Neighborhoods, 50th Anniversary Celebration | 5:30 p.m. Madison Event Center, Covington. Dinner, drinks, silent auction, raffles and paddle raise. Tickets: $65.
Dress for Success Cincinnati, Illuminate Fashion Show Gala | 7-10 p.m. First Financial Center. Dinner, cocktails, runway fashion show and entertainment. Honorary co-chairs: Alandes Powell and Annette Pfund-de Cavel. Tickets: $200; $250 VIP.
Junior Achievement of OKI Partners, Business Hall of Fame | 6-9 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom. Honoring careers of Phil Cohen and John Michelman of Michelman, Claude Davis of First Financial Bank, Richard Homan of Turner Construction, Karen Hoguet of Macy’s and David Taylor of P&G. Tickets start at $350.
Oct. 16-17, Friday-Saturday
Kenton County Parks & Recreation, Halloween Happenings Haunted Trail | 7-10 p.m. Middleton-Mills Park, Covington. Haunted trail and concessions. Admission: Non-perishable food or personal care item donation for Be Concerned OR $1/person.
Oct. 16, Friday
CancerFree Kids, Celebration of Courage | MegaCorp Pavilion, Newport. Program, dinner, entertainment, silent auction, raffle, wine/bourbon pulls and live auction. Tickets: $250.
Clermont Chamber, 2026 Women’s Day: SPARK! | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oasis Conference Center, Loveland. Keynote: Diane Egbers. Discussions, vendor fair and networking session. Tickets: $75.
Oct. 17, Saturday
1N5, Warrior Run | 5 p.m. Mariemont Concourse. Mile walk, 5K and post-race party.
Christ Hospital, Illuminate the Path Gala | 6:15 p.m. First Financial Convention Center. Benefiting programs across The Christ Hospital Health Network with cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and an exclusive first look at the organization’s future vision. Tickets: $300.
Kenton County Parks & Recreation, Halloween Happenings Boo Bash & Trail Trek | 2-4 p.m. Middleton-Mills Park, Covington. Family-friendly activities, crafts and Halloween characters. Admission: Non-perishable food or personal care item donation for Be Concerned.
Lincoln Heights Outreach Incorporated, An Evening Under the Stars | 5-9 p.m. Delta Hotel, Sharonville. Performances, dinner by-the-bite, silent auction and paddle raise. Tickets: $95.
Ohio Alleycat Resource, Black Cat Bash | 6:30-10:30 p.m. Karrikin Distillery, Fairfax. Food, cash bar, music, silent auction, raffles and costume contest. Tickets: $75.
Tender Mercies, Halloween Bash | Mercantile Immersive, downtown. Save the date.
Oct. 18, Sunday
Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Team Hope Walk | 9 a.m. Voice of America Park Fieldhouse, West Chester. Save the date.
Oct. 19, Monday
Allied Construction Industries, Fall Golf Outing | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Western Hills Country Club. Golf, awards and happy hour. Registration: $380.
Oct. 20, Tuesday
Cornerstone Renter Equity, 40th Anniversary Celebration Breakfast | 9-11 a.m. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Live music, breakfast and community networking. Tickets: $75.
Leadership Council for Nonprofits, Securing the Future Conference | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Cintas Center, Xavier University. Focus on strengthening nonprofit organizations through collaboration, knowledge sharing and mutual support. Keynote: Jane Wei-Skillern. Sponsorships available.
Oct. 21, Wednesday
Right to Life, Evening for Life 2026 | 5:30 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center. Keynote: Rachel Campos-Duffy. Emcee: Anna Mitchell. VIP event, reception and dinner. Tickets: $110; $220 VIP.
Oct. 22, Thursday
Cincinnati Better Business Bureau, Centennial Gala | 5-9 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom, Over-the-Rhine. Networking happy hour, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, keynote: Sam Hubbard and awards. Tickets: $250; VIP: $325 includes reception with Sam Hubbard.
Cincinnati Museum Center, After Hours: Halloween Edition | 7-10 p.m. Cincinnati Museum Center. Food, cash bar and programming. Tickets: $20.
Hispanic Chamber of Cincinnati USA, 30th Anniversary Celebration | TQL Stadium. Save the date.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Light The Night | 5:30 p.m. Yeatman’s Cove. Festival activities, ceremony, walk and fireworks.
Oct. 23, Friday
Cincinnati Preservation, Fall Forum | 11:30 a.m. Hilton Netherland Plaza. Networking and program.
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Night for a Cure | 6 p.m. TQL Stadium. Honoring Michael Jones and Mark Weiss.
Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Fields, Annual Miracle Ball | 6 p.m. Oscar Event Center – Jungle Jim’s, Fairfield. Presentation of The Joe Nuxhall Humanitarian Award to Doug Flynn. Tickets: $150; $75 after-party.
New Life Furniture Bank, Party in the House | 6-9 p.m. Mercantile Immersive, downtown. Cocktails, food, raffle, designer showcase and thrift store pop-up. Event co-chairs: Allison Gotlieb and Katrina Hartsel.
Pink Ribbon Good, Ignite The Fight | 6-10 p.m. Food, drinks and speakers. cmetz@pinkribbongood.org
Stepping Stones, Sporting Clays Tournament | Sycamore Pheasant Club, Loveland. Tournament, dinner, raflle and live auction.
Oct. 24-25, Saturday-Sunday
Ohio River Foundation, Cincinnati Coffee Festival | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom. Hundreds of free tastings of coffees, teas, pastries, chocolates and foods. Presentations, Latte Art Throwdown and live music.
Oct. 24, Saturday
Brave Like Me, Bravesgiving | 5-11:30 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center. Cocktails, dinner, program and after-party. Tickets: $175.
The Cure Starts Now, Run Like Hell 5K | The Banks & Cincinnati Riverfront. Halloween-themed night 5K and after-party with music and costumes.
Red Wolf Santuary, Rampage 5K/10K | 8:30 a.m. Red Wolf Sanctuary, Rising Sun. 5K & 10K run/walk, prizes, medals and animal ambassadors.
Spirit of Construction, Gala | 5:30 p.m. First Financial Center. Networking happy hour, program, dinner and after-party. Tickets: $500.
Oct. 28, Wednesday
Mary Jo Cropper Family Center for Breast Care, Celebration of Angels | 5 p.m. Manor House, Mason. Honoring those who have improved the quality of life for cancer survivors.
YWCA Greater Cincinnati, New Mission Forward Speaker Series | 4:30 p.m. Memorial Hall, Over-the-Rhine. Keynote: Anita Hill. Cocktail hour, program, fireside chat and VIP reception. Tickets: $250; $300 VIP.
Oct. 29, Thursday
St. Vincent dePaul Cincinnati, RetroFittings | 5:30-10 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom, Over-the-Rhine. Food, drinks, boutique shopping and runway show.
Oct. 30, Friday
Cincinnati ToolBank, Haunted Hammers & Ales | 6-10 p.m. Fowling Warehouse Cincinnati, Pleasant Ridge. Fowling tournament, costume contest and silent auction.
The Enquirer, Women of the Year Luncheon | Hard Rock Casino. Save the date.
Ion Center, Toast for Hope | 6:30 p.m. Newport Car Barn. Open bar, food stations, music by Chuck Taylors, auctions and games.
Kindervelt, Dancing for the Kids | 6-10 p.m. Oasis Conference Center, Loveland. Dance performances, drinks, dinner and auctions.
Nov. 3, Tuesday
WAVE Foundation, Community Hangout | 5-8 p.m. Braxton Brewing Factory 52, Norwood. Pint night fundraiser, conservation games, raffles and prizes. Free.
Nov. 4, Wednesday
Xavier University, Leadership Summit | 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Cintas Center. Keynote speakers, panel discussions and conversations. darwishp@xavier.edu
Nov. 5, Thursday
Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition, Annual Event 2026 | 5-8 p.m. Woodward Theater, Over-the-Rhine. Cocktail reception.
Salvation Army, Civic & Awards Luncheon | Noon-1 p.m. Cintas Center. Honorary Chair: Dan Feldmann. Emcees: Chris O’Brien and Janeen Coyle. Program honoring Rockdale Academy. Tickets: $275.
Women Walking West, Annual Rise Gala | 6-9 p.m. Manor House, Mason. Program, silent auction, dinner, presentations, keynote and entertainment. Tickets: $100.
Nov. 6, Friday
Cincinnati International Wine Festival, Pop-Up Wine Sale | 3 p.m. Freestore Foodbank, Riverside. Wines and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets: $75.
Nov. 7, Saturday
CABVI, Dining in the Dark | 6-11 p.m. Hard Rock Casino. Save the date.
Cancer Family Care, Annual Wine Tasting & Auction | 6-10 p.m. Manor House, Mason. Honorary chairs: Michelle & Roger Krummen. Wine/bourbon tastings, dinner and silent/live auctions.
The Links, Incorporated, Anniversary Gala | 5-10 p.m. First Financial Center. Keynote: Susan L. Taylor. Black tie event.
Tiger Lily Press, Local Ink 2026 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Art Academy of Cincinnati. Celebration of printmaking with hand-pulled prints, artist conversations and finds.
Nov. 12, Thursday
Cincinnati Chamber, Fifth Third Bank Leadership Symposium | 8 a.m.-noon. Music Hall Ballroom. Keynote: Janet Ahn. Breakfast, workshop breakouts and networking. Tickets: $160.
Companions on a Journey, Morning of Hope Breakfast | 8-9:30 a.m. Cooper Creek Event Center, Blue Ash. Breakfast to raise awareness of grief support. Tickets: $30.
Nov. 13, Friday
ERS Foundation, Gathering for Good Gala | 6:30-9 p.m. Mercantile Immersive, downtown. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dinner. Tickets: $200.
Great Parks Forever, Camp Root Ball | 6-9:30 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center. Dinner-by-the-bite, drinks, live music and silent auction. Hosts: $275; Campers: $175.
Kindervelt, Dancing with the Kids | 6-10 p.m. Delta Hotel, Sharonville. Dance performances, drinks and dinner.
Talbert House, Make Camp Possible | 6-9 p.m. Ivy Hills Country Club, Newtown. Dinner by-the-bite and drinks.
Nov. 14, Saturday
4C for Children, Champions Gala | 6 p.m. Manor House, Mason. Cocktail reception, dinner, presentation, live auction and after-party. Tickets: $200.
Aubrey Rose Foundation, Let’s Dance for the Heart of It! | 6-11 p.m. Mercantile Immersive, downtown. Cocktail hour, silent/live auctions, dinner and live music. Tickets: $250.
The Beechwood Home, Fall Gala | Kenwood Country Club. Honoring Dr. Joseph Broderick. Soul Pocket Band.
Black & White Cancer Survivors Foundation, Annual Gala | 6-11 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center. Save the date.
One Shot Foundation, Birthday Bash | 6-10 p.m. Anderson Pavilion. Hors d’oeuvres, dinner stations and complimentary beer and wine. Tickets: $135.
SnacPac4L Foundation Gala | 4-10 p.m. Oasis Golf Club, Loveland. Food, music, fun and philanthropy. Tickets: $75.
WAVE Foundation, Career Exploration Panel | 10-11:30 a.m. WAVE Foundation, Newport. Open panel discussion among biologists, conservation educators, divers and more. Tickets: $5.
Nov. 19, Thursday
AFP Cincinnati, National Philanthropy Day | 6-8 p.m. Corbett Tower, Music Hall. Reception recognizing individuals, organizations and businesses inspiring change through their significant impact on nonprofit organizations. New format allowing more conversation and networking. Save the date.
Nov. 20, Friday
Cincinnati Museum Center, Omnimax Dinner Date | 6:30-9:30 p.m. Union Terminal. Three-course meal, beer, wine and screening of “T. REX.” Tickets: $150.
Nov. 21, Saturday
Abercrumbie Group, Men of Honor | 6-10 p.m. Hard Rock Casino. Black-tie event honoring Jason Dunn, Stephen Langenkamp, James Mack, Chuck Mingo and Kenneth Parker. Tickets: $260.
Cincinnati Opera, The Gala | Venue TBA. Cocktails, food and entertainment. Co-chairs: Tarita Preston and Brian Tiffany. Save the date.
Contemporary Arts Center, Cuisine Art Cocktails | 6-10 p.m. Contemporary Arts Center, downtown. Light bites, interactive art experiences, performances and gallery access. Honorary Chairs Jens G. Rosenkrantz, Jr. and M. Katherine Hurley. Tickets: $175.
People Working Cooperatively, Prepare Affair | Use home-repair skills to provide important home maintenance services to seniors and people with disabilities living on low or fixed incomes.
Nov. 23, Monday
St. Elizabeth Foundation, Holiday Style Show & Luncheon | 10 a.m. Turfway Park, Florence. Emcee: Kyle Inskeep. Vendors, silent auction and wine/spirits pull. Tickets $75; $700 table.
Nov. 26, Thursday
Western & Southern, Thanksgiving Day Race | 7-9 a.m. TQL Stadium. 10K, 5K and kids race options. Benefits various charities.
Dec. 1, Tuesday
Easterseals Redwood, Brighter Futures | 5-8 p.m. American Sign Museum, Camp Washington. Awards ceremony and a VIP video screening premiere.
Dec. 3, Thursday
WAVE Foundation, Community Hangout | 5-10 p.m. West Side Brewing, Westwood. Pint night fundraiser, conservation games, raffles and prizes. Free.
Dec. 12, Saturday
Cincinnati SantaCon | Noon-midnight. Multiple venues across Downtown Cincinnati/Covington/Mt. Adams. Santas spreading holiday cheer. Proceeds benefit The Cure Starts Now.
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Jan. 15, Friday
School for Creative and Performing Arts, Future of the Arts Gala | 6 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom. Honoring the Kliendinst Family. Emcee: Kyle Inskeep. Program and dinner featuroing student performances alongside professional artists from Cincinnati Ballet, Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and May Festival. Reservations: $2,000 (table of 10).
Feb. 9, Tuesday
Mardi Gras for Homeless Children | Northern Kentucky Convention Center. Culinary celebration with live music and silent auction. Proceeds benefit Bethany House Services, Brighton Center and Welcome House of Northern Kentucky.
Feb. 13, Saturday
Good Samaritan Foundation, Annual Gala | Music Hall Ballroom. Black-tie event with cocktail hour, dinner and dancing.
Feb. 25, Saturday
Cincinnati Chamber, Annual Dinner | First Financial Center. Save the date.
March 6, Saturday
YWCA Hamilton, HERstory & HERitage Recognition Event | 6 p.m. Champion Mill Conference Center, Hamilton. Honoring Renate Crawford, Stephanie Hightower-Thomas, Adriana Reyes, Toni Tipton, Shabana Shakir-Ahmed and Karen Whalen.
April 10, Saturday
Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly, Anniversary Gala | Willow Event Center. Save the date.
April 24, Saturday
DCCH Center for Children and Families, Swing Into Spring | Save the date.
Purcell Marion, Grand Event | Save the date.
April 30-May 2, Friday-Sunday
Pig Works, Flying Pig Marathon | Downtown. Save the date.
May 21, Friday
Family Nurturing Center, Prom for a Purpose | Turfway Park, Florence. Save the date.