It is going to be a beautiful weekend in Southwest Ohio to celebrate Mother Earth! Whether you want to get outside at a park or stay in and watch an epic musical, there’s plenty to do this weekend with your family.
Spring Celebration | Fri-Sat 10a-6p, Sunday 12p-6p
EnterTRAINment Junction: Celebrate spring with EnterTRAINment Junction. Purchase a Do-It-All ticket to visit the world’s largest train exhibit and our famous A-Maze-N FunHouse PLUS get another ticket to visit us again for more fun on another day.
Cincinnati Earth Day Festival | Saturday 12-4p
Summit Park: Activities and presentations about environmental education will be featured at the event with vendors, music, vegetarian food and more. Families from all over the region are encouraged to get out and enjoy the Earth Day weekend even if it’s only at their local park, traditionally the first fun family outdoor event of the year!
Flying Pig Hog Log: Bog Slog | Saturday 10a
Miami Whitewater Visitors Center: Take a romp in the swamp this spring as you prepare for the final mile! Get Active and exercise in a mucky style by exploring the waters of the wetland. We will be getting inside the water, getting muddy and having fun, so please dress appropriately! If possible, we recommend guests bring an extra pair of shoes.
Five Rivers Adopt-A-Park | Saturday All Day
Five Rivers MetroParks: Volunteers of all ages, accessibility levels and backgrounds will tackle dozens of projects at different natural areas. Projects will include invasive species removal, habitat maintenance, gardening activities, mulching nature play areas, historical farm clean up and more. These projects will improve the environment and beautiful the region’s natural areas. Sign up here!
FC Cincinnati Pre-Match | Saturday 4:30-7:30p
Washington Park: Festivities will include music and family-friendly activities in the park to support FCC! Food trucks will be parked on Elm street serving up delicious grub and the Porch will be open for all fans.
Yellowsprings Earth Day Celebration | Saturday 10a-2p & Sunday 2-5p
Glen Helen Nature Preserve: Stop by Glen Helen this weekend to participate in eco-friendly events for the entire family! Join in on birding and the native plant swap, Naturalists will be stationed to share their knowledge and families can participate in an Earth Day scavenger hunt.
Madagascar: The Musical | Sunday 3p and 7p
Victoria Theatre: Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria this weekend as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular. This smash hit musical features all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.