Enjoy the outdoors with these fall activites

As the weather cools down, Cincinnatians need a different way to break a sweat. This weekend, there are plenty of ways to get the blood pumping. Enjoy the outdoors with these activities. 

Jack O’ Lantern Jog 

Date: Oct. 17 
Time: Noon, check-in at 11 a.m. 
Location: Fifty West Brewing Company 

The Jack O’ Lantern Jog offers joggers a way to celebrate a holiday tradition while participating in a 5K along the Loveland Bike Trail. At the halfway point, joggers will stop and choose a pumpkin to finish the race with. After they cross the finish line, joggers can carve their pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns. Registration for the Jack O’ Lantern Jog includes a pumpkin, pumpkin-carving kit, a regular order of fries and a nonalcoholic hot beverage. 

Sunset Skates 

Date: Oct 17 
Time: 7-10 p.m. 
Location: Riverfront Rink at Smale Park 

This weekend is the last Saturday Skate at Riverfront Rink at Smale Park. Sunset Skates is a weekly event held throughout the summer at the rink. Skaters are able to join the rink for one last sunset skate before the season is over. Every Sunset Skate has DJs, food trucks and a rotation of vendors as well as other activities like corn hole, table tennis and roller skating. Sunset Skate is free to attend. 

Social Saturdays 

Date: Through Oct. 24 
Time: 4-7 p.m. 
Location: Cincinnati Open Sporting Club 

The season for Social Saturdays at Cincinnati Open Sporting Club is coming to an end. During the summer, the club opens up the pickleball, padel and tennis courts for non-members to enjoy. Paddles and balls are provided. Court time is limited to 30 minutes per person when other players are waiting. Players of all skill levels are welcome to try out the courts. Live music will be available on the terrace.