COVINGTON, Ky. – Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Every Thursday, we round up a selection of weekend events happening across Covington, featuring live music, markets, food festivals, art shows, family fun, and more.
THURSDAY 10/16/25
- Trunk or Treat at the Cabinet of Health and Family Services, 130 West 43rd Street | 5 - 7 p.m.
- Pumpkin Carving Nights with Covington Parks & Recreation at Randolph Park | 5 – 7 p.m.
- Bengals vs. Steelers Watch Party at Covington Yard | 8 p.m.
- Bengals vs. Steelers Watch Party at Green Lantern Cafe | 8 p.m.
- German and Australian Wine Tasting at Craft & Vines | 6 – 9 p.m.
- Spooky Poetry & Open Mic at Juniper's | 7:30 – 9 p.m.
FRIDAY 10/17/25
- Jurassic Quest at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center | 12 – 5 p.m.
Experience life-size dinosaurs, interactive shows, rides, fossils, and more at this family-friendly event from the 17-19!
- Dicey Dyes Halloween Pop-Up | 1–7 p.m.
Create your own custom shirt, enjoy a free dirty soda bar, and add some Halloween magic with themed screen prints.
- Pumpkin Fest at Braxton Covington | 5 p.m.
Pumpkins, pints, and plenty of fall fun, it’s all happening at Pumpkin Fest October 17-19!
- Brothers Leaf Bourbon Tasting Event at Revival Vintage Spirits | 7 p.m.
- Keigo Hirakawa Trio at Juniper’s | 8 p.m.
SATURDAY 10/18/25
- The Covington Farmers Market on Washington St. | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Ohio River History Walk | John A. Roebling Statue | 10 a.m.
Explore the Ohio River’s role in African American history and heritage on this guided walking tour.
- Reflections in Nature with Covington Parks & Recreation at Devou Park | 10 – 11:30 a.m.
- Jewelry Making Class at Purple Paisley | 10 a.m.
Create your own bracelet and earrings using Botswana agate and crystal accents.
- Queer Crafters of Cincy | 1 – 4 p.m.
Bring your current project and connect with fellow crafters at the Covington branch of the Kenton County Public Library.
- Halloween Block Party with the Latonia Business Association | 2 – 5 p.m.
- Parks & Recreation’s 4th Annual Jack O’ Lantern Festival at Randolph Park | 5–8 p.m.
Bring your family, friends, and best costumes for a night of fall fun in Covington.
- Noah Wotherspoon and the Just Strange Brothers at Band of Helping Hands | 6 p.m.
- The Witches Markets | 6 – 9 p.m.
Come enjoy an evening of magic with various vendors selling candles, art, oddities, crystals, food, and more.
- Mocktails & Movies at the Kenton County Public Library | 6 – 9 p.m.
Come enjoy pizza, popcorn, and movie-themed mocktails in the library gardens.
- UpOver HALLOWEEN | 6 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Live music, costume contest, and boozy cider.
- The Gimlets at Juniper’s | 8:30 p.m.
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