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This Weekend in #LoveTheCov 10/23/25

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 10/23/25 

  • Winter Shelter Kickoff | Emergency Shelter of NKY | 11 a.m.
    Drive through to drop off donations like winter clothing, hygiene items, and household essentials. Enjoy popcorn, music, and tours of the shelter. 
  • Be Good, Do Good Art Show | The Roost Latonia | 5 – 8 p.m.
    Join Artist Ken Page for art, antiques, cocktails, coffee, and vintage.  
  • Kenton County Public Library Halloween Costume Creations | 5:30 – 7 p.m.
    Excited for Halloween but still need a costume? Let your imagination run wild with our crafting supplies to build your own! 
  • Fall Gin + Blossoms at Juniper’s | 6 – 8:30 p.m. 
    Join us for a night of flowers, food, friends, live music, and gin. We’re excited to partner with New Riff Distilling for our Fall Gin + Blossoms event. 
  • Fall Wine Dinner at Coppin’s at Hotel Covington | 6:30 - 9 p.m.
    Experience an elegant evening at Coppin’s featuring a four-course chef’s menu paired with curated seasonal wines. 
  • Halloween Singles Party at Covington Yard | 7 – 9 p.m. 
    Date Cincy is kicking off “Cuffington Yard” with a festive Halloween celebration. Enjoy cocktails, costumes, and connections for Cincinnati-area singles.  
  • Disco Bingo | Galaxie Covington | 7:30 p.m.   
  • Spooky Secrets Ghost Tour with Aviatra Accelerators at Covington Plaza (Oct. 22-30) | 5:30 p.m.
    Experience a close encounter with some of the spookiest secrets in NKY. This 2-mile walking tour will chill you to the bone! Get tickets here.
  • LINK nky 4th Birthday at Wenzel Distillery | 6 p.m. 
    Join LINK staff, supporters, and readers for a fun evening. RSVP here.   
  • Ivy Knoll Senior Community Trick or Treat | 6 p.m.
    Bring your little ones & join our residents for lots of fun trick or treating!! 

FRIDAY 10/24/25 

  • Lunch & Learn at Trinity Episcopal Church | 11:30 a.m.
    Join Trinity Episcopal Church for a Lunch & Learn event featuring a visit from neighbors at Wenzel Distillery. Enjoy lunch, connection, and conversation with the local community. 
  • Girl Scouts at Covington Hometown Halloween | 5 - 7 p.m.
    Meet your local Girl Scouts during Covington’s Hometown Halloween Trick-or-Treat event! Stop by to learn more about joining and enjoy fun activities. New girls can join for free this fall. 

SATURDAY 10/25/25 

  • The Covington Farmers Market on Washington St. | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Mainstrasse Village Food Tour | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    Explore Covington’s Mainstrasse Village by visiting five locally owned restaurants. 
  • Southside Baptist Church Fall festival | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    Includes food, games with prizes, crafts, and lots of fun.  
  • Level 3 Auto Works Trunk or Treat Cruise In | 12 – 4 p.m.
    Join us for an afternoon of cars, candy, and fun for the family. 
  • Shakedown Street: Street Bazaar & Open Air Vendor Market at Galaxie | 1 – 6 p.m.
    Enjoy an afternoon at Galaxie featuring food and drink specials, local vendors, and live music. More than 20 artists and small businesses will be on-site offering a variety of unique products. 
  • Point Perk 10th Birthday Block Party | 2 - 6 p.m.
    Come celebrate Point Perk's 10th birthday with music, games, food, and coffee.  
  • The Standard Kids and Pet Halloween Party | 3 p.m.
    There will be pumpkin painting, festive treats, a pet costume, and games!  
  • Shades of Blue at The Village Theater | 6:30 – 11 p.m.
  • Shakedown Street After Party w/ Manic Focus at Galaxie | 10 p.m. 
    Presented by Kentucky EDM Family, this late-night event brings an unforgettable night of electronic music and dancing to Galaxie Covington. 

SUNDAY 10/26/25 

  • PAW-lloween Storytime with Kiddos & Kitties | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
    Celebrate Halloween early with a special PAW-lloween Storytime at Purrfect Day Cat Café! Kids can come in costume to enjoy cat-themed stories. 
  • Behringer-Crawford Museum’s fourth annual Halloween Hoopla | 1 p.m. 
    Families can dress in their Halloween best and enjoy a playful day of treats, crafts, and a little bit of silliness before the big night! 
  • Bengals vs. Jets Watch Party at Smoke Justis | 1 – 4 p.m. 
  • Blessing of the Shelter | Emergency Shelter of NKY | 2 p.m. 
    Join community members from across the region for a multi-faith blessing ceremony at the Emergency Shelter of NKY. 
  • Latonia Christian Church Fall Festival | 4 – 6 p.m. 
    Annual chili cookoff, cookout, and games for kids. 
  • Halloween Murder Mystery Party | Kenton County Public Library | 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
    Put on your Halloween costume and step into a thrilling murder mystery role-playing game at the library.

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.