Tabletop XP Opens Soon
Sat, Sep 12 · 6890 Dixie Hwy, Florence, KY
CONington Community is running Fate of Bones -- a Ragnaborg one-shot, 6–9pm, free to play -- right there on opening night. Come roll dice and help us welcome the newest game store in Northern Kentucky.
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Listings for Covington, Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville, Dayton, Lexington, and Nashville areas -- conventions, game stores, and community groups.
Showing the local calendar within 50 miles of Covington, KY.
Sep 6 – Sep 12, 2026
Tuesday
Sep 8 -- TodayWednesday
Sep 9Cincinnati Beer & Board Games @ The Pitch
1430 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH
Every Wednesday, 6:30 PM -- BYOBoardGame
Free
Cincinnati GO Club -- GO at Starbucks
Starbucks, 2692 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Every Wednesday, 7:00 PM
Free
F.O.B. Humility Gamers
Florence, KY
Every Wednesday, 6:30 PM
Bring any snacks and drinks you like to have while gaming
Free
I'd Be Game for That -- Euchre Wednesday
Wiedemann's Fine Beer, Brewery & Pub, 4811 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH
One Wednesday a month, 6:15 PM (see link for dates)
$5 buy-in
Mavericks Cards & Hobbies
1065 Reading Rd, Suite E, Mason, OH
Every Wednesday, 5:30 PM -- Wednesday Eurogames
Free
Sorcery Contested Realm Weekly Play!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Wed, Sep 9, 6:00 PM
See listing for cost
Thieves Guild Games
1 Levee Way, Suite 2108, Newport, KY
Every Wednesday, 6:00 PM -- Board Games
Free (unconfirmed)
UC Board Game Club
TUC Food Court, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Every Wednesday, 6:00 PM
Open to current UC students, faculty, and staff
Free
Thursday
Sep 10Capstone Games -- Game Night (Board Again Gaming)
2 Techview Dr, Cincinnati, OH
Every Thursday, 5:00 PM -- Game Night
Free
I Want to Do That -- Cards and Board Game Night
Victory Pints, 48 W. Foster-Maineville Rd, Maineville, OH
Every Thursday, 6:00 PM -- RSVP please
Free
Speed Puzzling Night - $30 Per Team
Free Parking: Bar | Board Games | Bites, Cincinnati, OH
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30 PM
Free
TimeWarp Cards & Comics -- Thursday Board Game Night
Eastgate Mall, 4601 Eastgate Blvd #658, Cincinnati, OH
Every Thursday, 5:30 PM
Free
Friday
Sep 11Friday Night Magic!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Fri, Sep 11, 6:00 PM
See listing for cost
Gem City Games
499 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton, OH
Every Friday, 6:30 PM -- Friday Night Magic Draft
Draft entry fee (see store)
Nostalgia Ink
403 Loveland Madeira Rd, Loveland, OH
Every Friday, 6:00 PM -- Friday Night Board Games
Free
Saturday
Sep 12Fate of Bones
TableTop XP, 6890 Dixie Highway, Florence, KY 41042
September 12, 2026, 6–9pm
Hosted by CONington Community
Free
Capstone Games -- Mason Ohio EuroGamers
2 Techview Dr, Cincinnati, OH
Every Saturday, 1:00 PM -- Saturday Capstone Games
Free
Cincinnati Adventurers Guild -- Introduction to FASA Star Trek Roleplaying (Lite)
Boone County Public Library -- Florence Branch, 7425 U.S. 42, Florence, KY
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM -- old-school (1970s FASA) Star Trek RPG, no experience needed
Not sponsored by Boone County Public Library
Free
Cincinnati Geek Meet @ CJ's
Finneytown, OH
Every 2nd Saturday of the month, 7:00 PM
Free
Cincinnati Medieval Fantasy LARP
Mt. Airy Forest, Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Every Saturday, 12:00 PM
Amtgard-based boffer combat, zombie-apocalypse theme
Free
DCC Organized Play: Session 0, character creation, Hillwood Camp
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00 AM
See listing for cost
I Want to Do That -- Japanese Mahjong Learn-and-Play
Element Eatery, 5350 Medpace Way, Cincinnati, OH
Every other Saturday, 1:00 PM (check listing for exact dates)
Free
Oxford Table Toppers
Cobblestone Community Church (location may vary), Oxford, OH
Every 2nd Saturday of the month, 4:00 PM
Free
Play It Today Games
3186 Dixie Hwy, Erlanger, KY
Every Saturday, 6:00 PM -- Saturday Board Games
$5/person store games, $2/person BYOG
TimeWarp Cards & Comics -- Board Game Meetup
Eastgate Mall, 4601 Eastgate Blvd #658, Cincinnati, OH
Every Saturday, 12:00 PM
Free
More Listings
Not shown on the calendar above -- either there’s no fixed weekly day, or the next occurrence falls outside what’s currently displayed.
Sorcery Contested Realm Weekly Play!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Sun, Sep 13, 12:00 PM
See listing for cost
Sunday Evening Nexus Nights
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Sun, Sep 13, 5:00 PM
See listing for cost
Tuesday Lunch Time Gaming!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Tue, Sep 15, 12:00 PM
See listing for cost
Weekly Game Night!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Tue, Sep 15, 6:00 PM
See listing for cost
Sorcery Contested Realm Weekly Play!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PM
See listing for cost
Chess Night
Free Parking: Bar | Board Games | Bites, Cincinnati, OH
Wed, Sep 16, 11:00 PM
Free
TCG Trade Day!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Thu, Sep 17, 5:30 PM
See listing for cost
TTRPG: Marvel Multiverse: Siege of New York
Woodburn Games, 2803 Woodburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206
September 17, 2026, 6–9pm
Hosted by CONington Community
Free
Singles Board Game Night by Thursday.com
Free Parking: Bar | Board Games | Bites, Cincinnati, OH
Thu, Sep 17, 11:30 PM
Free
Friday Night Magic!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Fri, Sep 18, 6:00 PM
See listing for cost
Paint & Sip at Tabletop Cincy — Princess Donut Edition!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Sat, Sep 19, 6:30 PM
See listing for cost
Sorcery Contested Realm Weekly Play!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Sun, Sep 20, 12:00 PM
See listing for cost
Sunday Evening Nexus Nights
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Sun, Sep 20, 5:00 PM
See listing for cost
Tuesday Lunch Time Gaming!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Tue, Sep 22, 12:00 PM
See listing for cost
Weekly Game Night!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Tue, Sep 22, 6:00 PM
See listing for cost
Sorcery Contested Realm Weekly Play!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00 PM
See listing for cost
Cincinnati Comic Expo
First Financial Center, 525 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH
September 25-27, 2026
Cincinnati's major pop culture/comic convention -- Craftsmanship Contest & Masquerade
See cincyexpos.com for badge pricing
Friday Night Magic!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Fri, Sep 25, 6:00 PM
See listing for cost
Magic: The Gathering® | Reality Fracture Prerelease
Free Parking: Bar | Board Games | Bites, Cincinnati, OH
Sat, Sep 26, 4:30 PM
Free
Sorcery Contested Realm Weekly Play!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Sun, Sep 27, 12:00 PM
See listing for cost
Sunday Evening Nexus Nights
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Sun, Sep 27, 5:00 PM
See listing for cost
Tuesday Lunch Time Gaming!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Tue, Sep 29, 12:00 PM
See listing for cost
Weekly Game Night!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Tue, Sep 29, 6:00 PM
See listing for cost
Sorcery Contested Realm Weekly Play!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Wed, Sep 30, 6:00 PM
See listing for cost
Friday Night Magic!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Fri, Oct 2, 6:00 PM
See listing for cost
Sorcery Contested Realm Weekly Play!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Sun, Oct 4, 12:00 PM
See listing for cost
Sunday Evening Nexus Nights
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Sun, Oct 4, 5:00 PM
See listing for cost
Tuesday Lunch Time Gaming!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Tue, Oct 6, 12:00 PM
See listing for cost
Weekly Game Night!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Tue, Oct 6, 6:00 PM
See listing for cost
Sorcery Contested Realm Weekly Play!
Tabletop Cincy, West Chester, OH
Wed, Oct 7, 6:00 PM
See listing for cost
Stories Without a Script: Writing TTRPG Adventures
Baker-Hunt Art & Cultural Center, 620 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011
October 8, 2026, 6:00pm (doors open 5:45)
Hosted by CONington Community
Free
Vaesen: The Silver of the Sea
Dice on Draft, 20 E 5th St, Covington, KY 41011
October 14, 2026, 6–10pm
Hosted by CONington Community
Free
Tsukicon
Dayton Convention Center, 22 E 5th St, Dayton, OH
October 16-18, 2026
Dayton's anime convention -- first-ever cosplay competition, hosted with Carnage Cosplay & Questionably Frosty
See tsukicon.net for badge pricing
Zinecinnati
ARCO Cincy, 3301 Price Ave, Cincinnati, OH
October 17, 2026, 12-5pm
Zine, alt-comix & small press festival -- not tabletop gaming, but squarely in CONington's community
Free to attend
Battlefront: Dayton
Hope Hotel & Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center, 10823 Chidlaw Rd (Wright-Patterson AFB), Dayton, OH
November 6-8, 2026
Historical wargaming convention hosted by Board Game Nation -- Axis & Allies tournaments, Diplomacy Triathlon, Heroscape regional championship & casual games
Single day badges start at $20
The Hollow Season
Fei House, 640 Main St, Covington, KY 41011
November 15, 2026, 12–4pm
Hosted by CONington Community
Free
AdamCon
Location TBD
January 15-18, 2027
Free
CincyCon
Butler County Fairgrounds, 1715 Fairgrove Ave, Hamilton, OH
February 26-28, 2027
$25/person
Oak Hills United Methodist Church
6069 Bridgetown Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Every 2nd Sunday of the month, 6:00 PM
Free
West Side Brewing
3044 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH
3rd Monday of the month, 6 PM (unconfirmed -- call ahead)
Free
Woodburn Games -- Book Club
2803 Woodburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH
4th Tuesday of the month, 6:00 PM -- GM/storytelling book club
Free
Yottaquest @ MadTree Taproom
MadTree Brewing Taproom, 3301 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH
1st Tuesday of the month, 6:00 PM
Free
LifeSpring Christian Church Game Night
1373 Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH
1st Friday of the month, 7 PM-midnight, Sept-May
Free
Woodburn Games
2803 Woodburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH
1st Saturday of the month, 5:00 PM -- Blood on the Clocktower
Free
Bolters at Dawn
Cincinnati, OH
Roundtable tournaments & hobby classes -- organized via Discord, see link for the current schedule
Tabletop wargaming club focused on Warhammer 40k, Horus Heresy, Age of Sigmar & The Old World
Varies
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
Cincinnati, OH (40 branches)
Regularly scheduled game events across branches -- see link for dates
Free
Cincinnati Adventurers Guild
Cincinnati, OH
40+ TTRPG sessions weekly across various venues -- no fixed day, see Meetup for the current schedule
1,700+ member group; helps organize AdamCon
Varies by session (often free-$60 for multi-session campaigns)
Corvalin (Dagorhir)
Dayton, OH
See their social media for current practice schedule
Small, growing Dagorhir chapter based in Dayton -- boffer combat
Free
D20: A Bar With Characters
2144 E Whipp Rd, Dayton, OH
Open daily -- board game bar with library on hand; Nerd Trivia 1st Friday of the month
Free entry (bar/food priced separately)
Endless Coast LARP
4-H Camp Graham, 164 Spring Hill Rd, Clarksville, OH
Quarterly weekend campout events (Fri-Sun) -- see site for current schedule
18+ boffer/hybrid combat & roleplay LARP, greater Cincinnati area
See site for event fees
Galladorn
Eden Park (also Bechtold Park Sundays 1-6pm, spring-fall), Cincinnati, OH
See Facebook/Discord for current practice schedule -- typically evenings at Eden Park
Boffer combat LARP chapter serving Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
Free
Games Workshop Cincinnati
3870 Paxton Ave, Ste B, Cincinnati, OH
Weekly Warhammer painting & gaming nights -- see store for current schedule
Official Games Workshop retail store
Varies
Hobby Trench
5874 Cheviot Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Open Mon, Fri-Sun, 12-9pm (closed Tue-Thu) -- Warhammer 40k, Bolt Action, Star Wars Legion, Shatterpoint & painting/3D printing
Varies
Nashville Public Library
Nashville, TN (multiple branches)
D&D programs & a 200+ game checkout collection -- see library events calendar for dates
Free
Ohio Cosplay Meetups
Cincinnati, OH
Statewide cosplay meetups & photoshoots -- see Facebook group for current schedule
3,000+ member Ohio-wide group; check for Cincinnati-area meetups
Free
Tabletop XP
6890 Dixie Hwy, Florence, KY
Grand Opening Sat, Sep 12, 6-9pm w/ CONington Community's Fate of Bones one-shot -- see store for regular hours & schedule
New local board game & TCG store in Florence, KY
Varies
Conventions
Cincinnati Comic Expo
First Financial Center, 525 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH
September 25-27, 2026
Cincinnati's major pop culture/comic convention -- Craftsmanship Contest & Masquerade
See cincyexpos.com for badge pricing
Tennessee Game Days
Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, 700 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, TN
October 2-4, 2026
Board game convention benefiting local charities; held near Nashville
See tngamedays.com for badge pricing
Nashville Celebrity Comic Con
The Fairgrounds Nashville, 401 Wingrove St, Nashville, TN
October 9-11, 2026
High-energy cosplay contest alongside celebrity guests & vendor hall
See celebritycomiccons.com for badge pricing
Tsukicon
Dayton Convention Center, 22 E 5th St, Dayton, OH
October 16-18, 2026
Dayton's anime convention -- first-ever cosplay competition, hosted with Carnage Cosplay & Questionably Frosty
See tsukicon.net for badge pricing
Zinecinnati
ARCO Cincy, 3301 Price Ave, Cincinnati, OH
October 17, 2026, 12-5pm
Zine, alt-comix & small press festival -- not tabletop gaming, but squarely in CONington's community
Free to attend
Game Con Junction
Louisville Marriott East, 1903 Embassy Square Blvd, Louisville, KY
November 6-8, 2026
Organized by Nerd Louisville and The Dukes of Highland
See gameconjunction.com for badge pricing
Battlefront: Dayton
Hope Hotel & Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center, 10823 Chidlaw Rd (Wright-Patterson AFB), Dayton, OH
November 6-8, 2026
Historical wargaming convention hosted by Board Game Nation -- Axis & Allies tournaments, Diplomacy Triathlon, Heroscape regional championship & casual games
Single day badges start at $20
GalaxyCon Columbus
Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High St, Columbus, OH
December 4-6, 2026
Costume & Cosplay Contest -- over $4,000 in cash prizes, celebrity guest judges
See galaxycon.com for badge pricing
AdamCon
Location TBD
January 15-18, 2027
Free
CincyCon
Butler County Fairgrounds, 1715 Fairgrove Ave, Hamilton, OH
February 26-28, 2027
$25/person
PopCon Indy
Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN
March 26-28, 2027
Ultimate Cosplay Contest -- free entry with a PopCon badge
See popcon.us for badge pricing
GalaxyCon Nashville
The Fairgrounds Nashville, 401 Wingrove St, Nashville, TN
June 4-6, 2027
Costume & Cosplay Contest -- over $4,000 in cash prizes, celebrity guest judges
See galaxycon.com for badge pricing
Origins Game Fair
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH
June 9-13, 2027
See originsgamefair.com for badge pricing
Imaginarium Convention
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Center, 830 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY
July 23-25, 2027
Convention for creatives -- storytelling, gaming, art & cosplay; costume contest and ball
See entertheimaginarium.com for badge pricing
Gen Con
Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN
August 5-8, 2027
The largest tabletop gaming convention in North America
See gencon.com for badge pricing
Nashcon
Sheraton Music City, 777 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN
Annual, historically held in August -- 2026 dates (Aug 13-16) have passed; see nashcon.org for the next announced date
36-year-running historical, sci-fi & fantasy miniature wargaming convention, presented by HMGS Mid-South -- 33,000 sq ft of gaming and vendors
See nashcon.org for badge pricing
Lexington Comic & Toy Con
Central Bank Center, 430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY
Historically held Spring and Fall -- next 2027 dates not yet announced, see lexingtoncomiccon.com
Costume contests & cosplay all weekend
See lexingtoncomiccon.com for badge pricing
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