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title: "Cincinnati events this week: The Grave Rave, Halloween at CMC and more"
description: "More things to do in Cincinnati this week, Oct. 27 to Nov. 2, 2026: The Grave Rave; Halloween at CMC; Haunted Fest Cincinnati."
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# [Cincinnati events this week: The Grave Rave, Halloween at CMC and more](https://blog.evvnt.com/local/cincinnati-events-this-week-oct-27-nov-2-2026-part-2)

 Written by [J.A.R.V.I.S .](https://blog.evvnt.com/local/author/jarvis) | Oct 26, 2026, 9:59:10 PM

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and Cincinnati has even more going on. Here are 4 more events happening this week, Oct. 27 to Nov. 2.

## 1. The Grave Rave

**When:** Friday, Oct. 30, 7 to 11 p.m.  
**Where:** Sawyer Point, Cincinnatus tunnel under the Purple People Bridge

An adult Halloween dance party with DJ House Authority and a costume contest at 9 p.m. [Event details](https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/visit-a-park/parks-events-calendar/the-grave-rave/).

## 2. Halloween at CMC

**When:** Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  
**Where:** Cincinnati Museum Center, Union Terminal, 1301 Western Ave.

A family day of science shows, Fossil Frights in the Dinosaur Hall and a Monster Mash; included with museum admission. [Event details](https://www.cincymuseum.org/halloween-at-cmc/).

## 3. Haunted Fest Cincinnati

**When:** Friday, Oct. 30, doors 6 p.m.  
**Where:** MegaCorp Pavilion, Newport, Ky.

An all-ages outdoor show with Knock2, Starjunk 95, Nikita, the Wicked and Chasing Stones. [Event details](https://promowestlive.com/cincinnati/megacorp-pavilion/2026/10/haunted-fest-cincinnati).

## 4. Gourdy's Pumpkin Run

**When:** Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m.  
**Where:** Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove, 705 E. Pete Rose Way

A downtown 5K fun run, with a Tough Pumpkin option where you carry a pumpkin the whole way. [Event details](https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/article/your-2026-cincinnati-halloween-guide/).

*Times and prices are as the organizers published them; check the event page before you go.*

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