From riding life-sized dinosaurs to shopping for local art or going on a guided hike, there is so much to do this weekend here in Cincy. There are a ton of family-friendly happenings that promise entertainment for all. So, grab your family and get out and do something fun this weekend.
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1. Jurassic Quest
Larger-than-life Spinosauruses and T-Rexes are coming to the Duke Energy Convention Center this weekend as a part of Jurassic Quest. At the event, both kids and kids-at-heart will have the chance to dig for fossils, meet baby dinos, create dino-related crafts and more. New this year are “Raptor Run” races, and “Rope-a-Raptor” where kids can lasso stray dinos to lead them back to their pen.
Details: noon-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown. Jurassicquest.com.
2. Cincinnati Rollergirls vs. Vette City: Pride Night
Join the Cincinnati Rollergirls, Cincinnati’s first amateur flat track roller derby team, as they celebrate Pride Night. This Saturday will be the 2024 home opener for the Rollergirls as they face Vette City at Sports Plus.
Details: 6 p.m., Saturday, Sports Plus, 10765 Reading Road, Evendale. First home game of the season. $7-$14. eventbrite.com.
3. Monster Jam
Monster Jam is bringing all the excitement and adrenaline of motorsports to Heritage Bank Center this Saturday and Sunday as a part of the Arena Championship Series Central. Watch as monster trucks backflip, pogo, do wheelies and more. This is a family-friendly show, so all can enjoy the massive stunts and racing fun of Monster Jam.
Details: Saturday-Sunday, Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Downtown. ticketmaster.com.
4. Yoga in the Grand Hall
Looking for a mindful way to start your morning? Check out Yoga in the Grand Hall this Sunday led by Adrienne Daniels, a certified yoga instructor. Regardless of your age or yoga expertise, there is a place for you at this event. To join in the zen, just bring your own mat or towel.
Details: 8:30-9:45 a.m. Sunday, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. $15. freedomcenter.org.
5. Walking with Wildflowers at Buttercup Valley
Escape to nature this weekend by joining former President of Northside Greenspace Inc., Greg Torres, as he leads a hike through the Buttercup Valley Nature Preserve. The nature preserve is a 25-acre forest that is home to beautiful wildflowers known as the Spring Ephemerals. Hike along on this local adventure to learn all about these flowers and enjoy the wilderness nestled in the Northside neighborhood.
Details: Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m., Parker Woods Montessori School, 4370 Beech Hill Ave., Northside. Free. Lloydlibrary.org.
6. Go see a show
The curtains are opening on several live theater productions this weekend. Head to the theatre to enjoy one of these local shows:
- “Much Ado About Nothing,” 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Cincinnati Shakespeare Co., 1195 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs April 12-May 5. Cincyshakes.com.
- Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sharonville Cultural Arts Center, 11165 Reading Road, Sharonville. Runs April 12-21. Sharonvilleculturalarts.org.
- “Timeless: A Musical Revue,” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Mason Community Playhouse, 5529 Mason Road, Mason. Runs April 12-20. Masonplayers.org.
- “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe,” 2 p.m., Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free, tickets required. Memorialhallotr.com.
- “The Match Game,” Saturday, April 13, 7 p.m., Ensemble Theatre, 1127 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs April 13-May 5. Ensemblecincinnati.org.
- “The Chosen,” Saturday, April 13, 7:30 p.m., Playhouse in the Park, Rouse Theatre, 962 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Runs April 13-May 12. Cincyplay.com.
7. AEW Saturday Collision & Battle of the Belts
Calling all wrestling fans! AEW Collision and Battle of the Belts will be live in Northern Kentucky this Saturday at Truist Arena. The night promises an impressive roster of diverse male and female wrestlers. Be there to experience the action and athleticism of the matches. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the live show is set to begin at 7 p.m.
Details: 7 p.m., Saturday, Truist Arena, 500 Louie B. Nunn Drive, Highland Heights. ticketmaster.com.
8. Victory of Light Expo
Visit nearly 300 vendors, readers and healers at this year’s Body Mind Spirit Celebration. The expo theme is Forest of Enchantment and attendees can enjoy live learning sessions, entertainment, shop vendors, readers and healers, explore the crystal labyrinth and more.
Details: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. $15. bmse.net.
9. Silent Movies Made Musical with the Mighty Wurlitzer
Catch the screening of two not-so-silent films this weekend at Music Hall. Tedde Gibson, a pianist and classical, Hammond, and theatre organist, plays the Albee Theatre Mighty Wurlitzer to add a soundtrack to two 1920s silent films, “Carmen Jr.” and “Captain January.” “Carmen Jr.” is a short comedy film, and “Captain January” is based on an 1890 children’s novel about a lighthouse keeper and his adopted daughter.
Details: 7 p.m. Friday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. $34-up. Cincinnatiarts.org.
10. Art on Vine
Grab a pint and buy from local artists at Art on Vine. This monthly art show is returning to Rhinegeist Brewery with the theme of “Hello Spring.” Over 80 vendors will be present at the event selling a wide variety of homemade goods and pieces of art. Stop by to shop, admire the artwork and meet local artists.
Details: noon-6 p.m., Sunday, Rhinegeist Brewery, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. artonvinecincy.com.