Top 10 things to do in Cincinnati this weekend (April 5-7)
It's another busy weekend here in Cincinnati with a full agenda of events. Ahead of Monday's solar eclipse, you can find festivals with live music and fun all around the Queen City. Beyond the eclipse celebrations, you can also look forward to concerts, new museum exhibitions, craft shows and more.
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1. Celebrate the eclipse
With the solar eclipse's path of totality being so close to town, Cincinnatians are not waiting until Monday to celebrate. This weekend, you can find several festivals around the city to celebrate this historic event filled with family-friendly activities. Find more eclipse events at cincinnati.com.
Star Knowledge Solar Eclipse Peace Summit, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday-Monday, Woodland Altars near Serpent Mound, 33150 State Route 41, Peebles. Gather for the solar eclipse. Music, dancing, vendors and ceremony. Family-friendly. $88 3-days, $44 single day, free for children. Optional on-site lodging $60 3-nights, $30 single. Eventbrite.com.
Total Eclipse of The Parks: Eclipse Festival, 1-10 p.m. Saturday, Oxford Memorial Park, 9 E High St, Oxford. Event features food trucks, live music and family-friendly activities. cityofoxford.org.
Total Eclipse Weekend in Hamilton, Friday-Monday, Marcum Park,116 Dayton St., Hamilton. Free. Family-friendly viewing parties, shopping, grab-and-go food and beverages. hamilton-ohio.com.
2. Out of this world
Celebrate all things space at Woodland Mound. Kids and adults of all ages can walk through solar system, launch water-powered rockets, explore constellations and more. There will be sensory-friendly activities from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday.
Details: 7-9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Anderson Township. Planetarium presentations by pre-registration only $2 per person, all other events free. greatparks.org.
3. Andrea Bocelli
Opera star Andrea Bocelli takes the stage this Sunday at Heritage Bank Center where he will perform as a stop on his international 2024 tour. Bocelli is an Italian tenor, famous for emotive songs such as "The Prayer" and "Vivo Per Lei." Tickets are currently on sale, starting at around $85.
Details: Sunday, Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Downtown. ticketmaster.com.
4. Mercurial Landscapes
Cincinnati Ballet brings four dynamic contemporary works to the stage with Max Richter’s ethereal re-composition of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. You can watch a performance of the ballet from Friday through Sunday at the Aronoff Center for the Arts. Tickets start at $39.
Details: Friday-Sunday. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Cincinnatiarts.org.
5. Jayson Musson: His History of Art
Jayson Musson's exhibit opens this Friday at the Contemporary Arts Center and will be on display through early September. Taking inspiration from educational programs, Musson conducts a satirical survey on art history and its impact on cultural consciousness. The exhibition centers around a new three-channel video series where Musson endeavors to educate his skeptical puppet sidekick Ollie on the relevance of art.
Details: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Runs April 5-Sept. 8. Free; register: Cincycac.org.
6. Attend a craft show
Find homemade items, meet local vendors, enjoy the showcase of artwork at a local craft fair this weekend.
Cabin Fever Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Southern State Community College, Patriot Center Gymnasium, 100 Hobart Ave., Hillsboro. Presented by the Appalachian Artisans Guild and the Ohio Arts Council, this show features a collection of handcrafted quality arts and crafts, plus live music throughout the day. Food for purchase. Free admission.
Spring Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Clermont Northeastern High School, 5327 Hutchinson Road, Batavia.
7. Greater Cincinnati Bridal & Wedding Expo
Are you a 2024 bride or groom? Check out the Greater Cincinnati Bridal & Wedding Expo this Sunday at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. Here, you can expect a display of everything wedding-related from the perfect gown to venues, invitations, photographers, music, menu, honeymoon destination and more. There will also be a bridal fashion show and giveaways.
Details: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 W. Rivercenter Blvd., Covington. Free. Bridalshowsky-nk.com.
8. Spring Market
Enjoy fresh baked goods, paintings, custom-designed clothing, homemade candles, stained glass and more on Sunday at Queen City Radio. Music will be provided by DJ Boywife.
Details: 3-8 p.m. Sunday, Queen City Radio, 222 W. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine. Facebook.com.
9. Relay for life
Support the American Cancer Society by attending Relay for Life at the University of Cincinnati. This student-led initiative features a day of activities for participants and a celebration of cancer survivors as teams do the traditional walk. Activities include a scavenger hunt, a visit from Bearcat and carnival games.
Details: 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Gettler Stadium, W. Corry St., Corryville. Benefits American Cancer Society.
10. Attend a Reds game
Now that the 2024 season is underway, you can head over to Great American Ball Park to watch the Cincinnati Reds. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday the Reds will take on the New York Mets in three home games. On Friday, fans can expect a post-game firework display. On Saturday and Sunday, fans heading to the ballpark can take home a Jake Fraley and Matt McLain bobblehead.
Details: Friday-Sunday. Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Reds.com.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Top 10 things to do in Cincinnati this weekend (April 5-7)
