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Cincinnati Weekend
Friday, Oct 16
Saturday stays chilly near 51 under clouds, then Sunday turns sunny at 64. Paint pumpkins and hit the Burnet Woods Fall Fest on Saturday, then take on the Freedom Center scavenger hunt Sunday.
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The weather read
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Saturday
51° / 38°
Cloudy, 4% rain.
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Sunday
64° / 34°
Sunny, 1% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Chilly morning: save outdoor plans for the warm middle of the day.
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Saturday plan |
 Morning |
Kid's Pumpkin Painting at Petals Off The Pike is a tidy, indoor way to get your pumpkin fix. Check hours first, since the listing gives no set time.
Petals Off The Pike · $10 to $18 · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
Burnet Woods Fall Fest is an outdoor celebration of the season in the park. It's out in open sun, so bring a jacket and check hours before you go.
3251 Brookline Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45220, United States · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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 Afternoon |
International Friendship Day at International Friendship Park. It is outdoors in the open, so bundle up for the afternoon.
Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Sunday plan |
Cool day: bring a jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.
 Morning |
A family scavenger hunt through the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, an indoor way to explore the museum together.
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
A trick or treat in Camp Washington. Costumes on, candy bags out, and check the time before you go.
3092 Colerain Avenue, Camp Washington · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Heads up: HallZOOween takes over Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Dinner, sorted · Kroger
Pork Night
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Whole pork shoulder gives a lot of protein for the money, and one roast covers dinner plus leftovers. It cooks itself while you're out enjoying the plan. |
| Whole Pork Shoulder (Bone-In or Boneless Pork Half Loin) |
$1.79/lb |
| Kroger Honeycrisp or Envy Apples 3 lb Bag |
$4.99 |
| Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 24 oz |
Buy 1, Get 1 Free |
| Fresh In-Store Made Salad Bowls 9-12 oz |
$6 |
Ad prices good through Tuesday, Oct 20.
How to cook it: Rub with salt, pepper and garlic, roast covered at 325° for about 4 hours until it pulls apart, then shred for tacos or sandwiches.
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Runner-up dinner · Kroger
Sheet Pan Chicken Night
For a second night, chicken is close behind on protein for the money and roasts on one pan. Heritage Farm Fresh Boneless Chicken Breast or Chicken Wings, Bone-In ($1.99/lb), Kroger Adorbs Seedless Mandarins 5 lb Bag ($4.99), Dole Salad Kits 7.1-12.25 oz (3 for $11).
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The weekend bonus
Grab a few Large Pumpkins at $3.95 and turn the kitchen table into a carving or painting station. Save the seeds and roast them for a snack while the jack-o'-lanterns dry.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Kroger Milk Gallon Kroger · about 49 g protein per $ |
$2.49 |
| Simple Truth Cage Free Eggs Large, Grade A, 24 ct Kroger · about 28 g protein per $ |
$5.49 |
| Boneless Chuck Roast Kroger · about 11 g protein per $ |
$6.99/lb |
| Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin 16 oz or Pre 92% Lean Grass Fed Ground Beef, 16 oz Kroger |
$5.99 |
Ads run Oct 14 to Oct 20. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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