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This Weekend in #LoveTheCov 10/16/25

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. 

This isn’t a full list of everything going on in The Cov — just a sampling of the many ways to get out, explore, and support local.

View the City's Events Calendar here.