Thursday, May 16

Bridgett Raffenberg
May 16, 2024

Goodnight, Thursday 🌙

The weekend is upon us!

Be sure to read through today’s email for LOTS of different ideas for things to do in the Cincinnati area, Friday through Sunday.

Have a great weekend!

ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR WEEKEND

Weekend Weather
Friday: Expect a high of 72° with showers. 72% chance of precipitation.
Saturday: Expect a high of 78° with scattered thunderstorms. 48% chance of precipitation.
Sunday: Expect a high of 85° and partly sunny. 16% chance of precipitation.

FRIDAY EVENTS 📆

The Mobile Roller Rink returns to Court Street Plaza this weekend! Per their Facebook event: "Admission to the Roller Rink is FREE! Outdoor roller skates will be available for rent for $5. Patrons may also bring their own skates. No reservations are required; cashless payments only." Rink hours for this weekend are Friday (4-10pm), Saturday (noon-10pm), and Sunday (noon-6pm).

Covington Maifest will be happening at Goebel Park, Friday (5-11pm), Saturday (11am-11pm), and Sunday (11am-6pm). Enjoy live music, food, activities, competitions, and more. The Maypole Dance will take place on Saturday, 2-3pm.

Enjoy craft brews with an evening at Malts in Ault, Friday starting at 6pm. Your ticket will get you 20 tastings from a wide variety of brands and styles from every corner of the globe. They'll have food trucks (food available for purchase) on site and live music from The Hanky Panks. Tickets required.

SATURDAY EVENTS 📆

Great Parks hosts its inaugural Great Parks Pollinator Festival, Saturday, 11am-4pm at Miami Whitewater Forest. Explore educational exhibits, enjoy family-friendly activities, and shop unique spring crafts from local artists. Learn about the vital role pollinators play in our ecosystem and discover how you can support their conservation efforts.

Crafty Supermarket will fill the ballroom at Music Hall on Saturday, 11am-5pm. This indie craft show features handmade goods made by local, regional and national artists. The event is free to the public. They’ll have a live DJ, hands-on craft activities, local food, and free swag bags for the first 100 shoppers

Head to the Trailside Nature Center at Burnet Woods for free Nature Encounters featuring "Kids to Parks Day", Saturday, 12-3pm. The Camping and Education Foundation will be providing canoeing on the lake. Hit the woods for a self-guided nature scavenger hunt to celebrate Burnet Woods 150th Anniversary – and be sure to check out Trailside for an in-depth look at the local wildlife that calls Burnet Woods home.

Take the kids to Highfield Discovery Garden (within Glenwood Gardens) for Candyland in the Garden on Saturday (10am-5pm) or Sunday (12:30-5pm). Visit the garden and explore all things candy. Play games, learn about plants used in candy, and make crafts. Admission charged. To find the event on the Great Parks site, click the link above and then click on May 19 when you see their calendar.

It's Family Day at the American Sign Museum. Enjoy "Signs of Summer" from 10:30am-2:20pm. Summer camp and the road trip combine during this family day. Make friendship bracelets, get your face painted, craft a road trip bingo card, and more. Activities are included with museum admission.

SUNDAY EVENTS📆

There's an Eagle Nest Watch happening at Winton Woods, 7-9am. This free drop-in event will allow you to (hopefully) observe the bald eagle pair as they nest for a second year at Winton Lake. Interpreters will be available to answer questions as well as give the history of the current breeding pair of eagles. Parking will be available at the disc golf course and guests can walk down to the Adventure Outpost boat launch for the best viewing opportunities. To find the event on the Great Parks site, click the link above and then click on May 19 when you see their calendar.

Benton Farm's Spring Fling Craft Fair and Festival is happening on Sunday, 9am-4pm. Shop amongst 130 vendors from Ohio, Ky, and Indiana. They'll have farm activities for the kids, food trucks, horse rides, live music, and much more. Admission charged.

PERFORMING ARTS FOR THE WEEKEND 🎭️

Broadway in Cincinnati: Clue (May 14-19)

ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAM! ⚾️

Cincinnati Reds (away): Reds vs. Dodgers. Friday at 10:10pm, Saturday at 9:10pm, and Sunday at 4:10pm. All three games will be broadcast on WLW 700 (radio).

FC Cincinnati (home): Cincinnati vs St. Louis, Saturday, 7:30pm.

SEASONAL AND LIMITED TIME EXHIBITIONS: 🎨

Cincinnati Art Museum: Accessible Expressions Ohio
Cincinnati Art Museum: Whitfield Lovell: Passages
Cincinnati Museum Center: Pompeii: The Exhibition
Contemporary Arts Center: Jason Musson: His History of Art
Contemporary Arts Center: Shapes of Connection: The Lines of Our Identity
Krohn Conservatory: Butterflies in Space
21C Museum Hotel Galleries: The SuperNatural and Queen City of the West
Weston Art Gallery: A New World: Ohio Women to Watch 2023

TOURS OFFERED THIS WEEKEND: 🚶‍♀️

Take a free Public Tour of the Cincinnati Art Museum, offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm. No need to register – meet in the lobby.

Union Terminal Rotunda Tours are offered by Heritage Program docents at Cincinnati Museum Center on Fridays – Sundays. During a 45-minute tour of the 1933 train station, docents explain the architecture, construction and art of one of the finest examples of the Art Deco style. Hear details about the world-famous mosaic murals. These limited capacity public tours are first come, first served and will depend on availability. Tours are free; there is a charge to park.

Rookwood Pottery offers Behind the Scenes Tours of Rookwood on most Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets required.

Take a tour with Cincinnati Food Tours and savor some local food and culture. Times vary, but tasting tours are offered weekly at Findlay Market and in other delicious neighborhoods. Information and reservations at www.cincinnatifoodtours.com.