Best Things to Do This Weekend in Cincinnati

Enjoy this list of the best local events and things to do this weekend in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Who’s ready to get out of the house this weekend? I know we are! This list includes the end of January events as well as February events, fun shows, tours, family friendly things to do, and more! 

All event details were accurate at the time of this posting but event details do occasionally change. You should always double check with the event source before you head out the door.

Maple Sugar in Cincinnati

FRIDAY, JAN. 31:

It’s time for Art After Dark at the Cincinnati Art Museum, 5-9pm. This month’s event is “Winter Warm Up”. Celebrate George Bellows: American Life in Print with a special performance from Pones, live music from Honey & Houston, docent-led tours, cash bars, and food for purchase.

SATURDAY, FEB. 1:

Shawnee Lookout is home to a Winter Hike Series and the next installment is on Saturday at 10am (registration required by Jan. 31). Various hiking groups are available including Animal Hike, Miami Fort Trail Hike, Miami Fort Trail Fast Hikes, Family Hike, Leisurely Hike, and Standard Hike. All hikes last about two hours and conclude with soup, cookies and camaraderie. Registration required. To find this event, click the link above and then click on Feb. 1 on their calendar.

Clermont County Parks is hosting a Sugar Shack Open House at the Pattison Lodge Sugar Shack, noon – 3pm. Fun for all ages, this drop-in program is free and doesn’t require preregistration.

Burnet Woods hosts Nature Encounters with a theme of Groundhog Day, 1-2pm. Come on out of hibernation and head to Trailside for a talk and activities about groundhogs and Groundhog Day, just in time for the celebrations! Learn a little about the history of Groundhog Day, why we celebrate it, and of course some fun facts about our favorite furry friends!

Benken Garden Center will host a Houseplant Expo on Saturday, 9am-5pm. They’ll have workshops, free speaking events, sales, food and drink vendors, raffle giveaways and MORE. RSVP required for some lectures so be sure to check their site (link above).

Maple Sugaring Hikes are happening at Cincinnati Nature Center on Saturday. Hit the trail for a guided interactive maple hike. Check the sap buckets in the sugarbush and see the steaming evaporator as we boil sap down to “liquid gold” maple syrup. Preregistration required.

SUNDAY, FEB. 2:

Tools of the Sugar House is happening at Cincinnati Nature Center on Sunday, 11am-noon. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the maple syrup evaporator and sugaring tools like skimmers, filters, and thermometers. You’ll be able to look inside the sap storage tanks, help set up for the day’s programs, and help prepare the materials to fire up the evaporator. This program is designed for adults and children ages 3 and up. Preregistration is required.

Playhouse in the Park: Primary Trust, Feb. 1-13
Cincinnati Shakepeare Company: A Room in the Castle, Jan. 24 – Feb. 9

Take a free Public Tour of the Cincinnati Art Museum, offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm. No need to register – meet in the lobby.

Union Terminal Rotunda Tours are offered by Heritage Program docents at Cincinnati Museum Center on Fridays – Sundays. During a 45-minute tour of the 1933 train station, docents explain the architecture, construction and art of one of the finest examples of the Art Deco style. Hear details about the world-famous mosaic murals. These limited capacity public tours are first come, first served and will depend on availability. Tours are free; there is a charge to park.

Rookwood Pottery offers Behind the Scenes Tours of Rookwood on most Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets required.

Take a tour with Cincinnati Food Tours and savor some local food and culture. Times vary, but tasting tours are offered weekly at Findlay Market and in other delicious neighborhoods. Information and reservations at www.cincinnatifoodtours.com

Winter Discount Days are happening at the Cincinnati Zoo, Jan. 6 – Feb. 28, 2025.

Krohn Conservatory hosts its newest floral show, Emerge, a celebration of the New Year and the coming of Spring. January 18 – April 20. Tickets required. 

NOTE: The Contemporary Arts Center, 21C Museum Hotel, and the Weston Art Gallery (events listed below) are all within walking distance of one another. Make a day of it!

Contemporary Arts Center: Barbara Probst: Subjective Evidence (thru Feb. 9), Terra Futura (thru Feb. 10)

21C Museum Hotel Galleries: Revival (thru Sept., 2025), and FotoFocus Biennial, backstories (thru Sept., 2025)


All events were accurate at the time of this posting but things do happen and events do occasionally get canceled or postponed. You should always double check with the event source before you head out the door. Links for each event are provided so that you can be sure the date is still accurate before you head out.

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Bridgett Raffenberg
My name is Bridgett Raffenberg and I am the creator of 365Cincinnati. I've been uncovering and sharing all of the best things to do in Cincinnati since 2010. I enjoy exploring new spots, discovering local events, and meeting the people who call Cincinnati home!