Top 10 things to do Easter weekend in Cincinnati (March 29-31)

Allison Kiehl, Cincinnati Enquirer
·4 min read

It's Easter weekend here in Cincinnati, and if you're not out searching for eggs all weekend, there are plenty of events happening in the Queen City.

If you're looking to spend some time with your family before the Easter Bunny visits this Sunday, check out the Cincinnati Art Museum's new lineup of exhibits or go shopping at a pop-up record fair. On Saturday evening, you can bring the whole family (including the pups) to a Cyclones game. Regardless of how you spend your weekend, ears hoping you have a hopping good time at these local events.

1. Northside Record Fair

Northside Record Fair.
Northside Record Fair.

From jazz to country to indie rock, the Northside Record Fair has plenty of merchandise, vinyl records and cassettes for every kind of music lover. The event features over 40 tables of items for sale.

Details: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, North Church, 4222 Hamilton Ave., Northside. $10 early entry, $5 general. Northsiderecordfair.com.

– Find more events at events.cincinnati.com –

2. Art After Dark: Native Visions

Celebrate contemporary Native American and Indigenous Pacific-Rim artists and traditions with music from DJ Creepingbear, live painting performance with artist Leonard Harmon, free admission to food for purchase from Indigenous Chef, cash bar.

Details: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Free. Cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

3. Middletonian 5K

Walk or run through the historic downtown Middletown this weekend in the sixth annual Middletonian 5K. The race begins and ends at the Butler County Warbirds Military History Museum and features a multitude of historical elements along its route provided by the Middletown's Historical Society. After the race, athletes can enjoy an afterparty at Gravel Road Brewing.

Details: 9 a.m. Saturday, Butler County Warbirds History Museum, 2351 Wedekind Drive, Middletown. Finisher's medal, door prizes, afterparty. Benefits Downtown Middletown, Inc. $25. runsignup.com.

4. Go for an Easter egg hunt

Celebrate Easter by checking out one of the many Cincinnati area Easter egg hunts. Find our full list at bit.ly/bunnysearch.

5. Queen of the West Burlesque Festival

This new festival unites burlesque and alternative performance art communities in Cincinnati, Dayton, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Workshops take place during the day: 11 a.m. Rude Burlesque's chair workshop; 1 p.m. Boa Work with Madame Mira; 3 p.m. Willow's Liquid Motion sensual floorwork. In the evening, dress up in your most glamorous attire and enjoy the show.

Details: 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Show: $64 VIP, $24-$54 regular seating. Workshops: $25 each, with bundle discounts available. queenofthewestburlesquefestival.org.

6. Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Nailers: Pucks 'n Pups Night

Bring your dog with you to Heritage Bank Center for Pucks 'n Pups night! Fans can enjoy $2 hot dogs, wiener dog races, and watch as the Cincinnati Cyclones take on the Wheeling Nailers. Tickets for dogs are sold separately and cost $5 each.

Details: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Downtown. Cycloneshockey.com.

7. Accessible Expressions Ohio

This exhibition features 60 2D and 3D works from Ohio artists of all ages who identify as having a disability. The Cincinnati Art Museum partners with Art Possible Ohio to display this art presentation. The themes of this year's artwork are self-care and mental health. The exhibition opens on March 29 and will be on display in the Vance Waddell and Mayerson Galleries until May 12.

Details: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Runs March 29-May 12. Free. Cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

8. Percival Everett: 'James'

Join author Percival Everett at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center for a discussion of his new book entitled "James." Everett's novel reimagines Mark Twain’s classic “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” told from the perspective of the enslaved Jim. Purchase book from Joseph-Beth to attend reading and discussion.

Details: 7 p.m. Friday, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. Josephbeth.com.

9. Afro Fest Experience

Afro Fest showcases African culture through music and communal gatherings. The event, hosted at Cove 51 promises an evening Afrobeat and Amapiano music and fun activities.

Details: 9 p.m., Saturday, Cove 51, 11473 Chester Road, Sharonville. Enjoy music and food of Africa. $15. Eventbrite.com.

10. Go see a comedy show

Kelly Collette will perform at Go Bananas for multiple shows this weekend.
Kelly Collette will perform at Go Bananas for multiple shows this weekend.

  • Josh Wolf, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. $25-$32. liberty.funnybone.com.

  • Kelly Collette, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Go Bananas Comedy Club, 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. $10-$15. Gobananascomedy.com.

  • Cipha Sounds, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Commonwealth Sanctuary, 522 Fifth Ave., Dayton. $20. Commonwealthsanctuary.com.

  • Bombs Away Comedy: Winston Hodges, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, The Comet, 4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside. $15. Bombsawaycomedy.com.

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