Sunday March 10

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Bridgett Raffenberg
March 10, 2024

Hello Cincinnati!

The ides of March are upon us! As we roll into this time of “is it spring today or is it winter today”, I thought I’d share a few lists that you might find helpful for the change of seasons :).

Highlights For This Week:

Monday, March 11: The Pleasant Ridge Library hosts a “Researching the History of Your House”, 6-7pm. Learn about the property research resources that are available through the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library and other entities with the Genealogy and Local History Department. Registration required.

Tuesday, March 12: Element Eatery is hosting Bar Bingo, 7-8:30pm. 6 Rounds with 6 prizes with a huge Coverall game!

Wednesday, March 13: The Friends of the Public Library and Nine Giant are pairing up for Books and Booze, a boozy book fair at The Fermentorium, 5-8pm. Rediscover the magic of exploring a book fair in a whole new way (with drinks and the ability to set your own budget)!

Thursday, March 14: Stitch Social is happening at Fibonacci Brewing Co from 6-8pm. Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or a novice looking to learn, all are welcome! Feel free to bring along your own stitching project, or if you’re keen to learn, they have yarn, crochet hooks, and knitting needles on hand.

Mark Your Calendar:

Woodburn Games is hosting a Geek Garage Sale, March 16 and 17. Sellers: Bring your clean and complete used games to the store anytime from opening (12:00 p.m.) on Sunday, March 10 through closing (8:00 p.m.) on Thursday, March 14. Buyers: Come in and shop for some great used games, simple! See site for all details.

Be sure to mark off at least a few Thursdays to enjoy Tunes and Blooms at the Cincinnati Zoo, happening on Thursday evenings in April. The Zoo is free for Tunes and Blooms (you will have to pay to park though). Each week features live bands set amongst the incredibly gorgeous spring blossoms at the Zoo. The entire zoo is not open for Tunes and Blooms but you will be able to walk around and see some the animals.

Telescope Fest is happening at Ault Park on March 23, 5-7pm. Join astronomer and eclipse expert Dean Regas as he and a dozen of his fellow stargazers show off their telescopes. Explore the many different telescope designs, ask questions with the experts, and see what equipment you can use to see and photograph astronomical events yourself. Weather permitting, there will also be safe solar viewing of sunspots and solar flares. It’ll be a perfect time to get you ready for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse. This is a free event and no registration needed.

Find more March events over on our website!

Sign Up:

Marmalade Lily is hosting a Spring Floral 101 Easter Workshop on Friday, March 22, 7-9pm. Create an ever-blooming centerpiece perfect for Easter and beyond which will include exquisite spring blooms from our hoop houses, organic branches, bulbs and more! Refreshing complimentary cucumber water and a delightful Easter cookie assortment will be available to enjoy as well from Claire's Cakery. Registration required.

Taft’s Brewpourium will have a Beer and Cheese Pairing on Tuesday, March 26, 5-8pm. With your ticket, you'll get a flight of 4 different beers, each perfectly paired with cheese and crackers. Registration required.

Cincinnati Observatory is having an Adult Space Camp: Solar Eclipse Edition on Wednesday, March 20, 7-9pm. Sign up for this fun and creative night out where you'll learn about eclipses and make keepsakes for the April 2024 eclipse. Plus, enjoy delicious mocktails and snacks while creating your artwork. The evening will end with a tour of the Observatory and viewing through the telescopes (if clear). The cost is $30 per person and includes supplies for the crafts, Celestial Mocktails, and light bites. Recommended for ages 16+. Registration required.

Deals and Discounts:

Rhea Lana’s giant Children’s Resale Event is coming up (at the Butler Co. Fairgrounds), March 24-28. Tickets required for some days. Some days offer free admission.

Date Night Idea:

Walkabout of Fine Wine is happening at Jungle Jim’s (Fairfield) on Saturday, March 16, 1-3pm. Professional sales representatives from JJ’s network of suppliers will give you detailed descriptions of all the wines you will taste. Wristbands will be available to purchase the day of the event at the Tasting Bar for only $20!

Things to Do Next Weekend:

I update our list of things to do for the weekend on Mondays.

Here’s the full list of weekend events: Best Things to Do This Weekend

Highlights for next weekend include:

  • Easter Egg Hunts begin

  • St. Patrick’s Day parade

  • Continental Breakfast at Krohn Conservatory

  • and more!

We have a new event calendar over on our site!

Photo of the Week:

I posted about cherry blossoms last week but that’s not the only one you should be looking for soon. We are on the cusp of magnolia trees blooming too! My favorite places for those are Ault Park and Eden Park (close to Krohn Conservatory).

I have not been out to see the cherry trees or the magnolias yet. They are likely to start blooming soon but I don’t know exactly when. I usually find pics on Instagram when the blooms begin.