Spring, is that you I see coming around the corner? I know I’m not the only one who’s looking for blooms and a bit more sunshine. Lucky for us, March is about to deliver!
Enjoy this month long list of Things to Do in Cincinnati for the month of March:
March 1: Happy Birthday to the state of Ohio! March First Brewery (paying homage to the great state of Ohio and its birthday) hosts an Anniversary Party.
March 2: It’s Hero Day at The Cincinnati Home and Garden Show. All active military personnel, veterans, fire, police, and first responders receive FREE admission to the show with valid ID.
March 2: Enjoy a docent guided tour of “Georgia O’Keeffe, Photographer” at the Cincinnati Art Museum, 6:30pm.
March 2: Signs and Songs returns to the American Sign Museum. Enjoy the Fairmount Girls from 7-9pm.
March 2: Learn Latte Art Basics at Carabello Coffee. If you have no experience but have just always wanted the fun experience of trying to pour a latte or cappuccino just the way your favorite barista does or you’re in the coffee industry and would like to go deeper in your knowledge and skill – this is the class for you. It will cover the basics of milk steaming, proper steaming technique, and then dive into how to pour hearts, rosettas, and tulips.
March 2-5: Cincinnati Home & Garden Show Find everything you need to refresh your space at the Cincinnati Home & Garden Show. Connect with hundreds of local experts, get top tips from home and garden celebrities, tour stunning garden and landscape displays, and more.
It’s officially Fish Fry Season! Check out our Fish Fry Guide and choose a different one to visit every week!
March 3-5: Bockfest
March 4: Head to the Cincinnati Observatory for Moon Day, 7-9pm. They’ll be talking about everything on the Moon including phases, features, eclipses, rocks, missions, and myths. Enjoy a special presentation by Astronomer, Dean Regas as he takes you on a ride with Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and the other Apollo astronauts. See the moon through the telescope (weather permitting). Registration required.
March 4: It’s opening day for the Root Beer Stand!
March 5: Gorman Heritage Farms presents “Introduction to Sustainable Home Food Production“, 1-3pm. Registration required.
March 7: Cincinnati Nature Center is offering a Full Moon Walk. Witness the night’s magic transform the trails as we marvel at the full moon and reveal natural history happenings on this guided hike. Recommended for adults and children 12 and up. Advanced registration required.
March 9: Carabello Coffee hosts Coffee Mocktails 101. We love making coffee and tea mocktails and can’t wait to teach you how! We will learn to make the a coffee whiskey maple cream, a black tea sour and a seasonal zero proof cocktail. We will learn the basics of making infused simple syrups and how to make the perfect tea and cold brew for mixing. You get to drink all of your creations, and the ingredients used in the drinks will be available for purchase to re-make at home!
March 9: Enjoy a docent guided tour of “Georgia O’Keeffe, Photographer” at the Cincinnati Art Museum, 6:30pm.
It’s officially Fish Fry Season! Check out our Fish Fry Guide and choose a different one to visit every week!
March 11: Take a Hard Hat Tour: Peek Inside the Restoration Process at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House. Tickets required.
March 11: The 55th annual Cincinnati St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts at noon, downtown. The parade begins at Mehring Way and Central, heads east on Mehring Way, left on Joe Nuxhall, left on Freedom Way, and ends at Freedom Way and Roas Parks Street.
March 11: Model train enthusiasts of all sorts will enjoy the Cinti Div. 7 Spring Flea Market and Trade Show at the Lakota West Freshman Campus, 10am – 3pm.
March 11: CAC@21C: Join CAC docents for a half-hour guided tour of the 21C galleries followed by a half-hour tour of the Contemporary Arts Center exhibitions. After the tour, continue your exploration of the CAC! Meet in the lobby of the 21C. Free. 1-2pm.
March 11: Enjoy free admission at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park as part of their Founder’s Day celebration. The park will be open to the public from 9:00AM – 5:00PM for everyone to experience art in nature, the way Harry T. Wilks, their founder, envisioned.
March 17-19: The Greater Cincinnati Home Expo is happening at the Sharonville Convention Center.
March 16: Enjoy a docent guided tour of “Georgia O’Keeffe, Photographer” at the Cincinnati Art Museum, 6:30pm.
It’s officially Fish Fry Season! Check out our Fish Fry Guide and choose a different one to visit every week!
March 18-19: Unicorn World will be at the Duke Energy Convention Center. Life-sized unicorns, a magical forest, and a fun-filled day of unicorn activities + rides for the whole family! Tickets required.
March 19: Head to Gorman Heritage Farm for Pysanka: Egg Dyeing on the Farm, 1-3:30pm. Dye an egg to take home using traditional Ukrainian techniques with melted beeswax and dyes. Barb Reisenauer will reveal the rich history of this craft and walk you through the steps to design your own egg, giving patterns or the ability to design your own. Registration required.
March 20: Celebrate the first day of spring with a walk through one of my favorite parks, Glenwood Gardens.
March 23: Enjoy a docent guided tour of “Georgia O’Keeffe, Photographer” at the Cincinnati Art Museum, 6:30pm.
March 24: Art After Dark “In High Def” is happening from 5 to 9pm. Featuring their artist-in-residence Roberto Lugo, this month’s event will also include live entertainment, cash bars, food for purchase and free admission to exhibitions Roberto Lugo: Hi-Def Archives and Georgia O’Keeffe, Photographer.
It’s officially Fish Fry Season! Check out our Fish Fry Guide and choose a different one to visit every week!
March 25: American Sign Museum’s Sign Crafting Saturday. Explore the skills needed to become an expert sign maker. Play with different materials each month as you learn about different elements of sign making. 1-3pm.
March 25: Enjoy a Mt. Airy Arboretum Walking Tour, 10-11:30am. Advance registration required. Join Arboretum curator, Josh Hill, and Naturalists from Cincinnati Parks Explore Nature for a fun and fact filled exploration of the Mt. Airy Arboretum.
March 29: Cincinnati Nature Center is hosting a Seasonal Foraging Walkabout at Long Branch Farm and Trails, 6-7:30pm. Preregistration required.
March 30: Get ready for the 2023 Opening Day Parade (that links to the parade map). The parade starts at noon (Findlay Market) and typically lasts a few hours. See our Tips for Opening Day here.
March 30: Enjoy a docent guided tour of “Georgia O’Keeffe, Photographer” at the Cincinnati Art Museum, 6:30pm.
March 30 – April 2: 2023 Cincinnati Auto Expo As Greater Cincinnati’s premier automotive industry event, the Expo showcases the latest cars, trucks, SUVs, crossovers and hybrids on the market today. Knowledgeable product specialists and dealer representatives will be there to answer all your questions and show you everything you need to know in a sales free environment.
March 31: CAC@21C: Join CAC docents for a half-hour guided tour of the 21C galleries followed by a half-hour tour of the Contemporary Arts Center exhibitions. After the tour, continue your exploration of the CAC! Meet in the lobby of the 21C. Free. 6-7pm.
March 31: Taft Museum of Art hosts “Lunch and Learn: Women Writing for (a) Change”, 12-1pm. Tickets required.
Penguin Days at the Cincinnati Zoo continue through March 10, 2023. Enjoy discounted admission, penguin parades, animal encounters, and more.