Check out our picks for the top events happening in Southwest Ohio this weekend! From Easter fun to the Cincinnati Reds back in town- there’s something for every family to do:
Underwater Egg Hunt | Friday 6p
Fitton Family YMCA- Register for one of the 30 minute time slots to swim and hunt eggs. Hop on into the gym for pictures with the Easter Bunny, crafts, and face painting before or after your session. Finish out the event with a Magic Show for every BUNNY presented by the talented John Louis from “On The Edge Of Illusion”. Every child leaves with a goody bag!
Artisan Fair | Saturday 10a-4p
Artful Gathering- Artists and crafters are invited into the space to showcase their talents and for visitors to purchase from local artists! Artful Gathering co-owners will be selling art kits; check out the space and sign up for a kids camp or class here!
Zoo Blooms | Saturday, April 1- April 30 10a-5p
Cincinnati Zoo- For the entire month of April, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden becomes the Cincinnati Botanical Garden & Zoo when it transforms into a magnificent explosion of color! As one of only two accredited botanical gardens in Ohio, the Cincinnati Zoo offers one of the largest tulip displays in the Midwest. Dubbed “Tulip Mania,” Zoo Blooms also features more than one million daffodils, hyacinths, flowering trees, shrubs and other spring bulbs exploding with color.
Kids Opening Day | Saturday 11:15a
Great American Ballpark- This special day at the ballpark is one of our top events and scheduled to include a pregame red carpet parade with Reds players and mascots, plus many more fun activities for young fans. Kids 14 and younger at the game will also receive a Kids Reds Cap presented by Cincinnati Children’s, while supplies last.
Bunnies and Chicks on the Farm | 12:30p-2p
Gorman Heritage Farm- Feel a bunny’s soft fur, pet a chick’s fluffy feathers, and tuck a little seed into soil in this spring-themed adventure! Families will discover the importance of caring for these animals and bring their very own planted seeds home to care for as a family.
Pictures with the Easter Bunny | 2p-4p
Streetside Brewery- If you thought Santa Paws was fun, you’re going to love this! Hop on down to Streetside Brewery with your kids and/or pets for a sweet photo op with the Easter Bunny! EB will be set up on the patio, so you can bring your four-legged children or your human ones!
Frisch’s Roller Rink | 2:30p-10p
Fountain Square- Ready, set, skate! Frisch’s Roller Rink is open Wednesday through Sunday for the month of April at Fountain Square – don’t miss out! Plus, when the rink isn’t in session, it transforms into a pickleball court.
FC Cincinnati Pre-Match | 4:30p-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.
