12-03-2025
Top 10 things to do this weekend in Cincinnati: March 14-16
From all things green and Irish to a home improvement expo and even a Pi Day celebration, here are the top 10 things to do this weekend in Cincinnati. Be safe and enjoy.
St. Patrick's Day falls on a Monday this year, so the party is getting started early. Here's a look at the big fun this weekend.
Cincinnati St. Patrick's Day Parade, noon Saturday, W. Mehring Way, Downtown. Parade starts at corner of W. Mehring Way and Central Ave., follows Mehring to Great American Ball Park, and ends at the corner of Freedom Way and Race St.
Parade After-party, 1-10 p.m. Saturday, Irish Heritage Center of Cincinnati, 3905 Eastern Ave., East End. Enjoy music and dancing in the concert hall, a children's festival, Rose of Tralee exhibit, sessions with genealogy expert and lectures on Irish history, food and more.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration, noon-8 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Enjoy live music, green beer, food trucks serving up Irish specialties and more. Free admission.
Shamrock Shuffle, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, The Square at Union Centre, 9363 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester. Chip-timed 5K. Block party follows.
LepreCon, noon-9 p.m. Saturday, The Banks, 150 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. Block party following the parade features live music, DJ entertainment, drink specials and more. Wear green! Ages 21-up.
ShamRock & Roll, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, Factory 52, 4590 Beech St., Norwood. Family- and dog-friendly events all day. St. Puptrick's Day Dog Parade at 1 p.m., live music from 2-7 p.m. with The Oscar Wildes, Erickson Irish Dancing and Cincy Chops Band. Easter Rising plays inside Fretboard Brewing from 7-10 p.m. Scavenger hunt with prizes, food and drink specials and more. Free admission.
Emerald Mile Run/Walk, 9 a.m. Saturday, Hofbrauhaus, 200 E. Third St., Newport. Benefits Epilepsy Alliance Ohio. Starts at the Purple People Bridge, crosses the Ohio River, loops through Sawyer Point and back across the Purple People Bridge. $40.
Explore the latest design trends for home improvement projects this weekend at this expo, including kitchen and bath, flooring, home security, insulation, landscaping, roofing and more. See innovative displays and get the chance to speak directly with experts.
Details: noon-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. $5, free ages under 18. Free parking.
Benefits the American Heart Association. 7:30 a.m. Half marathon and 15K Heart Mini; 9:30 a.m. 5K Heart Race; 10 a.m. 1K Steps for Stroke, 10:30 a.m. 1.5K Kids Race, 11 a.m. 5K Heart Walk.
Details: 7:30 a.m. Sunday, corner of Lawrence and Fifth streets, Downtown.
The 30th-anniversary show features more than 50 dealers and vendors from around the Midwest. Bring your gear to sell or trade.
Details: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. $10 cash only at door, free ages 12-under.
Breweries compete in The Enquirer's March Madness-style beer bracket to take home the 2025 title. Friday: Final Four. Saturday: Final Matchup.
Details: Through Saturday, online at Vote round-by-round at
Details: 7 p.m. Saturday, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown.
This vibrant spring celebration of the African American musical experience features the Classical Roots Community Choir. Conducted by John Morris Russell.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. $14-up.
Details: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday, 6:30 and 9 p.m. Saturday Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. $32.
Details: 8 p.m. Friday, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown.
Scavenger hunt with prizes, presentations, interactive demonstrations and more.
Details: 7 p.m. Friday, Cincinnati Observatory, 3489 Observatory Place, Mount Lookout. $12, $7 children.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Top 10 things to do this weekend in Cincinnati: March 14-16
