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The Eagle is following diners to the suburbs

A new Deerfield location shows its ownership group is taking its urban-born restaurants closer to the 'burbs.

Business

The Eagle is flying north and its newest nest in Deerfield Township says something about how the region is growing.Why it matters: Warren County has added <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="many new residents" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/09/15/warren-county-population-growth-townships" data-vars-content-id="f07d229a-c467-4b3a-96fd-0a2b324fa78a" data-vars-headline="The Eagle is following diners to the suburbs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/09/15/warren-county-population-growth-townships" target="_self">many new residents</a> in recent years, and the Cincinnati-based restaurant chain is following customers into suburban hubs.

2027 MLS NEXT Cup coming to Greater Cincinnati next year

The weeklong, 350-team tournament is expected to generate millions in economic impact.

Sports

Greater Cincinnati will host one of the country&#x27;s largest youth soccer tournaments next summer, bringing 350 teams to the region for the 2027 MLS NEXT Cup.Why it matters: The weeklong event is expected to generate about $30 million in economic impact and 50,000 hotel room nights, according to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cincinnati Regional Sports Commission" data-vars-click-url="https://www.visitcincy.com/cincysports/" data-vars-content-id="05af0b6d-1298-415f-9d5d-fd22077fca56" data-vars-headline="2027 MLS NEXT Cup coming to Greater Cincinnati next year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.visitcincy.com/cincysports/" target="_blank">Cincinnati Regional Sports Commission</a>.

Hollywood horror returns to Kings Island's Halloween Haunt 

The Six Flags merger is opening new doors for movie-inspired Halloween attractions.

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Jason Voorhees is stalking Kings Island this fall — and he may be just the beginning.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="merger" data-vars-click-url="https://abc7ny.com/post/amusement-park-deal-six-flags-cedar-fair-merger-completed/15039073/" data-vars-content-id="68dfa78a-9da1-4b44-9027-86742718e193" data-vars-headline="Hollywood horror returns to Kings Island&#x27;s Halloween Haunt " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://abc7ny.com/post/amusement-park-deal-six-flags-cedar-fair-merger-completed/15039073/" target="_blank">merger</a> between Cedar Fair and Six Flags is giving Kings Island access to a broader network of entertainment partnerships, potentially opening the door to more movie-inspired attractions.<ul><li>Axios was invited for an early look at this year&#x27;s Halloween Haunt. (Warning: Bright, flashing lights ahead!) </li></ul>

The best haunted attractions for Halloween 

Haunted trails, ghost walks and scream parks await north of Cincinnati.

Spooky season is open for business across Greater Cincinnati, with haunted houses, trails and one very creepy amusement park welcoming victims — er, visitors.🎢 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Halloween Haunt at Kings Island" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sixflags.com/kingsisland/events/halloween-haunt" data-vars-content-id="7c36700c-3349-4e02-a5b8-1c6653f3cdd0" data-vars-headline="The best haunted attractions for Halloween " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sixflags.com/kingsisland/events/halloween-haunt" target="_blank">Halloween Haunt at Kings Island</a>: The after-dark takeover runs select nights Sept. 25-Oct. 31, bringing scare zones, live entertainment and most rides after dark.

Country Applefest and more Warren County fall events

Applefest leads a fresh batch of festivals and family events around Warren County.

Lebanon is so fall core. Driving the chews: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Country Applefest" data-vars-click-url="https://www.countryapplefest.com/" data-vars-content-id="b00d4393-ac34-49cf-9ca6-6bcdd050d5f9" data-vars-headline="Country Applefest and more Warren County fall events" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.countryapplefest.com/" target="_blank">Country Applefest</a> returns this weekend, bringing more than 300 arts, crafts and food vendors to the Warren County Fairgrounds.

Things to do this fall in Warren County

Warren County keeps the fun going after summer with festivals and a growing agritourism scene.

Summer-centric Kings Island and the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cincinnati Open" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/north-of-cincy/2026/08/25/cincinnati-open-tournament-2026-attendance" data-vars-content-id="8c922dd6-7383-493c-b4a5-8f081c13461c" data-vars-headline="Things to do this fall in Warren County" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/north-of-cincy/2026/08/25/cincinnati-open-tournament-2026-attendance" target="_self">Cincinnati Open</a> may be Warren County&#x27;s marquee tourism draws, but there&#x27;s plenty to keep visitors entertained the rest of the year.Why it matters: Tourism is the county&#x27;s leading industry, and a growing fall season helps draw visitors across farms, festivals and communities.

Bike, browse and eat your way through Loveland

Coffee, trails, books, beer and soft serve make for an easy Loveland day trip.

Loveland might be one of the easiest places North of Cincy to turn a Saturday into a mini vacation.Coffee, bikes, books, beer and ice cream are all packed into a downtown built around the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Little Miami Scenic Trail" data-vars-click-url="https://tristatetrails.org/trail/little-miami-scenic-trail/" data-vars-content-id="ea827128-21ce-4dc2-8326-fd0ca12a0e85" data-vars-headline="Bike, browse and eat your way through Loveland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tristatetrails.org/trail/little-miami-scenic-trail/" target="_blank">Little Miami Scenic Trail</a> — meaning you can park the car and mostly forget about it.

How to get the most out of Ohio RenFest

With more than 100 shows across 22 stages, a little planning goes a long way.

The best way to enjoy the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ohio Renaissance Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://renfestival.com/tickets/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=24135064700&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAptELGQkJqi34w_7zRjt54kuOqPXe&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwkt_UBhDMARIsALpnOAwtjwURZjvZeFtP8TKSFioOBj_nF0_2ap93HJmlqOgpntc1ngzrEH4aAiiYEALw_wcB" data-vars-content-id="605159b9-d3f7-44de-a309-d02587ea440b" data-vars-headline="How to get the most out of Ohio RenFest" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://renfestival.com/tickets/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=24135064700&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAptELGQkJqi34w_7zRjt54kuOqPXe&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwkt_UBhDMARIsALpnOAwtjwURZjvZeFtP8TKSFioOBj_nF0_2ap93HJmlqOgpntc1ngzrEH4aAiiYEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Ohio Renaissance Festival</a> starts with something decidedly modern: an app.Why it matters: With more than 100 shows across 22 stages, a little planning goes a long way.

Ohio RenFest finds its magic in Warren County

The Ohio Renaissance Festival has grown from a quirky fall attraction into a major Warren County tourism draw.

For most of the year, Warren County is a pretty buttoned-up place. But every September, things get a little weird.<ul><li>Like, the &quot;dress-up-as-Vikings-and-pirates&quot; kinda weird.</li></ul>Why it matters: The two-month, weekends-only <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ohio Renaissance Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://renfestival.com/tickets/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=24135064700&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAptELGQkJqi34w_7zRjt54kuOqPXe&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwkt_UBhDMARIsALpnOAwtjwURZjvZeFtP8TKSFioOBj_nF0_2ap93HJmlqOgpntc1ngzrEH4aAiiYEALw_wcB" data-vars-content-id="7cb4d5d5-e36b-4135-9f7b-affa618a2a86" data-vars-headline="Ohio RenFest finds its magic in Warren County" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://renfestival.com/tickets/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=24135064700&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAptELGQkJqi34w_7zRjt54kuOqPXe&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwkt_UBhDMARIsALpnOAwtjwURZjvZeFtP8TKSFioOBj_nF0_2ap93HJmlqOgpntc1ngzrEH4aAiiYEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Ohio Renaissance Festival</a> (Sept. 5–Nov. 1) is expected to once again draw hundreds of thousands of visitors, turning a once-quirky autumn attraction into a major tourism driver.

Airport Fest shows why Warren County Airport is taking off

The one-day event offers plane and helicopter rides along with other entertainment.

News

Thousands will head to Warren County Airport Sept. 19 for an up-close look at an airport many residents are just discovering.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Airport Fest" data-vars-click-url="https://www.warrencountyair.com/airportfest" data-vars-content-id="48ae51aa-d0b4-4027-81d2-68c073c7417f" data-vars-headline="Airport Fest shows why Warren County Airport is taking off" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.warrencountyair.com/airportfest" target="_blank">Airport Fest</a> combines a family day out with a chance to showcase an airport that has become a growing business and community asset.

Museum-quality art minus the "shhhh" factor

60 sculptures, 470 acres and one giant outdoor adventure at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park.

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park in Hamilton packs more than 60 monumental sculptures across 470 acres of rolling hills, gardens, lakes and hiking trails — making it an easy place to get artsy with the fam.

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