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March
Women’s History Month
Commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. Be sure to follow along with the Weekend Rundown for women’s history events, including International Women’s Day festivities on Saturday, March 8. To sign up for the weekly newsletter, all you have to do is go to tourdecincinnati.com where you will be prompted to subscribe.
Dates to Know in Cincinnati: March
Thursday
Reds Opening Day
Click here for details about events going on throughout the day plus game information.
Friday
Fish Fry Season
March 5–April 17
Most catholic churches serve some sort of Fish Fry fare on Fridays for the Lenten season, but I want to focus on the non-traditional Fish Fry—including places that host more standard Fish Fry events as well as restaurants serving up fried fish dishes on Fridays and even throughout the Lenten season. Click here for more.
Seed Starting & Garden Planning
Benken Garden Center and Florist, 10a or 6p
Learn about growing from seeds, spacing, and lighting requirements. Ticket includes a 36-cell seed starting tray, soil, 12 labeling sticks, and choice from a number of different seeds to choose from.
$40; tickets here
St. Catharine Athletics Fish Fry
West Side Brewing, 3–9p
Fish sandwiches, fish tacos, fries, and macaroni and cheese. March 28, 3–9p.
Art After Dark: Girl Powered
Cincinnati Art Museum, 5–9p
Celebrate Women’s History Month and the exhibition Shahzia Sikander: Collective Behavior with a night of female-fueled fun, including music by DJ Lemon, live music from Boy Clothes, and food for purchase from Feast Grazing Platters. Enjoy free admission to Collective Behavior, docent-led tours, and more.
FREE admission
Final Friday
Pendleton Art Center, 5–9p
Explore over 200 artists in wide ranging media. Valet parking is available as well as many self-parking options.
FREE admission
Skate Practice with David Chambers
OTR CRC, 6–7p (enter through parking lot at 1710 Race Street)
$5 drop-in fee; skate rentals included
Drag Bingo Hosted by The Lady Phaedra
Hi-Wire Brewing, 8p
Benefiting Queen City Charities.
FREE admission
Community Record Swap
Highball, 9p
Stop by with your records—chat, swap, share, build community, and score some new vinyl. Every last Friday of the month.
FREE admission
Friday–Sunday
Peak Bloom Season: Weeping Cherry Grove
Ault Park
In mid- to late-March (dates vary by year) the trees bloom in the Japanese Cherry blossom tree grove. It is a beautiful and wonderful way to get excited for spring and the warm season to come. The Higan Cherry tree grove is located at the park intersection of Observatory Road and Observatory Circle; near the Ault Park Commons. Simply drive into the park grounds and you will see trees lining the street as you drive into the park.
FREE admission
Unique Things To Do in Cincinnati
Saturday
Free Tree Seedling Pickup
Any CHPL location
Starting Saturday, March 29, you can pick up a free tree seedling from any CHPL location to plant in your yard or community. Special thanks to the Ohio Valley Forestry Fellowship for 24 years of this partnership. Learn more here.
Spring Porch Pot Workshop
Robben Florist and Garden Center, 10a
Create an outdoor arrangement to welcome spring in style. For all skill levels.
$65; call 513-251-2737 or stop in to register
Spring Family Nature Hike: Sowing Seeds
Imago, 10–11:30a
Families will be able to create natural clay seed bombs to throw as they hike through Imago’s trails searching for wildflowers already in bloom. After your hike kids will get to decorate a pot to plant a sunflower to take home.
FREE. Register here.
Cincinnati Zoo Animal Encounter
Krohn Conservatory, 10a–1p
Meet and learn about Robert the tortoise and his reptile friends.
Included in price of admission
The Big Dig
Boone County Fairgrounds, 10a–4p
Opportunity for kids and teens to experience the excitement of heavy construction machinery to drive, ride, and explore under the supervision of trained operators.
Tickets
Northside Record Fair
Heart of Northside Event Center (4222 Hamilton Avenue), 11a
One of the best record fairs in the Midwest, complete with over 60 tables of vinyl (60,000+), LPs, 45s, 7″s, cassettes, CDs, posters, T-shirts, and—new this year—concessions. DJ Trueskills and DJ Spam will be spinning records all day.
$5 admission ($10 early bird admission at 10a)
FREE Nature Encounters
Trailside Nature Center, 12–1p
Free nature-themed programming every Saturday.
Women in the Outdoors: Archery Basics (Compound Bow)
Winton Woods, 1–3p
Improve your outdoor skills in a welcoming women-only environment.
Register here
32nd Birthday Bash
The Party Source, 2p
Free samplings throughout the store, games, giveaways, DJ on the front patio (weather permitting), and food and drink specials. The party will culminate in a store-wide toast.
FREE admission
Saturday and Sunday
Geek Garage Sale
Woodburn Games
Event for sellers and buyers. Click the link above for more information.
FREE admission
Sunday
Pop-Up Tram Tour
Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, 11a–12:30p
Your $5 donation will go to the Heritage Foundation to further efforts in education, preservation, and community outreach.
Registration is required and space is limited
Zero Waste Open House
Sew Valley, 11a–1p
Celebrate International Day of Zero Waste with fabric shredding, natural dyes, and sustainability in action.
FREE admission
indiVISIBLE: A Trans Day of Visibility Program
Memorial Hall, 2–6p
Showcasing talents/performances, businesses, services, and resources from Trans members of our community. Benefiting a variety of trans nonprofit organizations.
Ongoing
Union Terminal Rotunda Tours
Cincinnati Museum Center
Fridays at 1:30p, 2:30p, and 3:30p
Saturdays at 11:30a, 12:30p, and 1:30p
Sundays at 12:30p, 1:30p, and 2:30p
Free
Now Showing
The Blue Angels
OMNIMAX Theater
through April 6
Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
A mother’s bravery. Her son’s legacy. “Let the world see what they did to my boy.” The heart-wrenching words spoken by Mamie Till-Mobley as she insisted upon an open casket for her 14-year-old son who was brutally murdered for whistling at a white woman in Money, Mississippi, in 1955, catalyzed the Civil Rights Movement in America.
Included in museum admission. Free for members and on Fifth Third Community Days.
through April 20
Emerge
Krohn Conservatory, 10a
Krohn’s spring show, a celebration of the New Year and the coming of spring.
through May 4
Shahzia Sikander: Collective Behavior
Cincinnati Art Museum
Internationally-renowned contemporary Pakistani-American mixed media artist. See the exhibition for free on Thursday nights from 5–8p and during Art After Dark on March 28 and April 25 from 5–9p.
Ticketed. Free for Members. Save $2 when purchasing tickets online.
through May 11
Mystery and Benevolence
Taft Museum of Art, 10a
Costumes, regalia and jewelry, and embellished ceremonial objects provide a glimpse into the enigmatic world of secret societies.
through May 18
Julia Child: A Recipe for Life
Cincinnati Museum Center, 10a
Discover the passion and perseverance that made Julia Child a culinary icon.
Free for members or included with museum admission
Sports
Opening Day
Cincinnati Reds vs. SF Giants
Great American Ball Park
Thursday at 4:10p
Kids’ Opening Day
Cincinnati Reds vs. SF Giants
Great American Ball Park
Saturday at 4:10p
Cincinnati Reds vs. SF Giants
Great American Ball Park
Sunday at 1:40p
2025 Reds Calendar
FC Cincinnati @ Nashville SC
Saturday at 8:30p
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
New To Do
Taft Cafe and Gift Shop
Taft Museum of Art
The Taft Museum of Art’s cafe and gift shop have gotten an upgrade. Click here to view the new menu.
The Root Beer Stand
Another sure sign of spring is this local institution opening for the season—its 67th in business. The Root Beer Stand purveys footlong cheese coneys, cheeseburgers, homemade root beer, and more, and also features a playground, which makes it a family favorite. You can also get your food to go and have a picnic at nearby Sharon Woods.
Local Picnic in the Park Pairings
The Country Meat Co Marketplace
Avondale Town Center
Black-owned full-service grocery store featuring fresh produce and meat for the community.
Orange & Blue Sway
An orange and blueberry vodka soda by MadTree that celebrates FC Cincinnati.
Marigold
60 W Fifth Street
Where British heritage meets Indian soul.
Reservations here
The Roosevelt Room
Rookwood Exchange (3825 Edwards Road), 6p
Seeing up beer, wine, and signature cocktails, including The Roosevelt, Speak Softly, and The Naturalist. There will also be complimentary swag.
Tupelo’s Social Club
HighGrain Brentwood
HighGrain’s fully curated, community-driven event space. Enjoy craft beer, signature cocktails, mocktails, light bites, and entertainment.
E+O Kitchen
115 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, 5:30p
E+O Kitchen, which serves up wholesome and organic ingredients with a lot of Asian influence, opened its third location.
MadTree Parks & Rec
Summit Park Blue Ash
MadTree expands its footprint with a brand new facility now open in Summit Park Blue Ash, its third location (in addition to Oakley and Alcove). Featuring small playground and rec space, family changing room, sensory room, and plenty of seating (inside and out).
Eastside Rec Center
Oakley
Cincinnati Recreation Commission’s newest facility.
West Sixth Covington Haus
100 W Sixth Street
Significant Lexington-based West Sixth Brewing expansion to NKY.
Mercantile Library
414 Walnut Street
Reopened in the historic Mercantile Building after a $5.3 million renovation.
Breadsmith Bellevue
315 Fairfield Avenue
Artisan scratch breads.
Braxton Union
8901 US 42 Hwy
Taproom and green space featuring food by Dewey’s Pizza and Graeter’s Ice Cream.
Alien Records OTR
1207 Vine Street
Buy/sell; specializing in vinyl LPs
Well Made Vintage
341 W Fourth Street
ArtWorks’ Hannan ArtPark
2429 Gilbert Avenue (Walnut Hills)
ArtWorks’ new gathering space.
Italianette Maineville
15 E Foster Maineville Road
Locations in Silverton, College Hill, and now Maineville.
Tickets and Registration for Future Events
Our Shop Round 5 Applications
College Hill CURC, 5846 Hamilton Avenue
College Hill CURC is looking for 3–4 experience-based businesses to join them at 5846 Hamilton Avenue for six months—completely rent free. This is your chance to test your concept, build your brand, and be part of College Hill’s small business community. Application deadline March 14.
Women in the Outdoors Series
Various Great Parks destinations: Mar 29, Apr 26, May 10, Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 2, Sep 20, Oct 18
Improve your outdoor skills in a welcoming women-only environment.
Register here
10th Annual Asian Art Society Lecture – Shahzia Sikander: Collective Behavior
Cincinnati Art Museum, April 16, 2–3p
Lecture by internationally renowned artist Shahzia Sikander co-presented by the Cincinnati Art Museum and the Cincinnati Asian Art Society in honor of CAM’s exhibition Shahzia Sikander: Collective Behavior.
Tickets
All Membership Levels on Sale
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, through April 30
Vendor Applications Live: St. Bernard Fresh Market
Apply here
Vendor Applications Live: WestSide Market
2025 market dates: May 10, June 7, July 12, August 2, September 6, and November 29 (Holiday Market/Small Business Saturday)
Apply here
Vendor Applications Live: Hyde Park Market
1345 Grace Avenue
2025 market dates: April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25.
Apply here
Season Passes on Sale Now
Ziegler Park Pool
Pool Season: May 10–September 7
New Member Special
Southside Strength Co, 319 Madison Avenue (Covington)
$20 for two group classes
Mama Support Group
CHPL – Main Library, April 2, 9, 11a–12p
Three-week series for new moms to connect with each other in a safe space that facilitates community, wellness, and support. For mothers with children age one or younger. Babies and young children welcome.
Free; registration required
Spring Savor
The Lempicka, April 1–4
Cincinnati Magazine’s signature lavish dining series. Each night/ticket includes a five-course dining experience with hand-selected wine pairings, all-inclusive Cocktail Hour with hors d’oeuvres, live chef demo, and signature swag bag.
Small Bites, Big Impact: A Findlay Kitchen Fundraiser
Rhinegeist, April 10, 5:30–8:30p
Cocktail-style setting with small bites and a full bar, as well as paddle raise and raffles.
Tickets
Silent Movies Made Musical with The Mighty Wurlitzer
Music Hall Ballroom, April 24, 7pm
Peter Pan comes to life with the magic of Music Hall’s Mighty Wurtlitzer. Experience the 1924 silent film with a live Wurlitzer performance accompanied by acclaimed organist Brett Valliant on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ.
Family friendly
Vintage Market Days of Dayton-Cincinnati
Greene County Fairgrounds, April 25–27
Vintage-inspired, indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, vintage, furniture, boutique clothing, jewelry, handmade goods, home décor, outdoor furnishings, food trucks, seasonal plantings, and more.
Tickets start at $5
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Mainstage 2024–25 Season
Taft Theatre
Disney’s Frozen Jr (April 25–May 4)
10th Annual Mimosas for Memories
The Cincinnati Club, April 26, 11a–2p
Giving Voice Foundation’s annual fundraiser built on conversation and connection as well as a sense of connection and awareness in the community around Alzheimer’s Disease.
Early bird tickets are available from 3/4–3/24
UpSpring Benefit Bash
Great American Ball Park, April 26, 6–10p
Annual event to raise funds and build awareness for UpSpring’s vital educational and enrichment programs to elevate local children experiencing homelessness. The night will feature dinner, open bar, silent auction, live auction, raffle, and more.
Tickets
Call to Vendors: I Dos and Brews
Rhinegeist
A craft wedding experience taking place on May 18, 2025.
Apply here to participate by March 17
Summer Riding Camp Sign-Ups
Derbyshire Stables in Camp Dennison, weekly June 2–6 through August 18–22 (9a–1p)
Registration for weekly summer horseback riding camps is now available for ages 8+. In addition to riding, campers will learn about horse care, their equipment and the tasks in a barn. On Friday, friends and family are invited to an exhibition show to watch their riders show off their new skills.
5th Annual Wigs & Waffles
Rhinegeist Brewery, June 8, 10:30a–2:30p
The region’s largest drag brunch; all to benefit Greater Cincinnati LGBTQ+ causes. Your ticket includes a brunch buffet, open bar, drag show, and more.
Early bird tickets now available
12 Women-Owned Restaurants in Cincinnati [citybeat.com]
Asian Food Fest Returns to Downtown Cincinnati for its 14th Year This April [citybeat.com]
A Cincinnati Mystery: Where is Enno Meyer’s Snarky Portrait of Charles Taft? [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Donate to Cincinnati Pride as Large Donors Scale Back DEI Policies [click here]
Flip the Page on Books by Local Authors [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Made With Love: How Immigrants are Shaping Cincinnati’s Food Culture [citybeat.com]
Man Who’s Visited 1400 Breweries Ranks Cincinnati a Top Spot for a ‘Beercation’ [cincinnatimagazine.com]
New Documentary Explores Legacy of King Records [citybeat.com]
Pendleton Italian Restaurant Nicola’s is Moving [citybeat.com]
Recognizing Culinary Excellence With James Beard Semifinalists Jeffery Harris and Elaine Uykimpang Bentz [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Susanna Wong Burgess and Caitlin Young Talk Legacy [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Your Favorite Chefs’ Favorite Chefs [cincinnatimagazine.com]