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It’s the first weekend of spring! How do you want to spend it? On a hike looking at wildflowers? Meeting famous horror movie directors? Eating ravioli? You’re in luck because you’ll be able to do all that and more. Here are some events around town this weekend.
It’s time to see what our fishy friends get up to after hours. This special event starts with an ambassador animal encounter, followed by a pizza party. If you’re feeling brave, the aquarium is offering candy-coated bugs to try. You’ll get to see special presentations at the Shark Ray Bay Theater, learn about nocturnal animals, meet another ambassador animal, and go on a nighttime scavenger hunt.Don’t forget to check out the new octopus exhibit while you’re there! Tickets are $49.99 but members and passholders get a discount. Friday, March 22, 7:15-11:15 p.m., Newport Aquarium, 1 Levee Way, Newport
Horror fans will be flocking to Sharonville this weekend for HorrorHound, a convention that’s been held for 15 years. Some of the huge guests appearing are Sam Raimi, Eli Roth, Juliette Lewis, Mick Foley, Nick Carter, and James and Chelsea from Dead Meat. There will be Q&A panels with the actors and filmmakers involved in movies like Evil Dead, Cabin Fever, Re-Animator, and The Blair Witch Project. There will also be a film festival, cosplay contests, vendors, and tattoo artists. Single day admission is $30 and a weekend pass is $70. March 22-24, Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd., Sharonville
Rookwood Pottery Spring Studio Event
Rookwood is kicking off spring with their annual Spring Studio Event. You’ll be able to take behind-the-scenes tours of the studio to see how the iconic pottery gets made. There will also be special candle making workshops for those who want to get more hands-on. Complimentary refreshments will be provided and all purchases made in store will be 50% off. If you’re one of the first 50 people to arrive, you’ll get a $25 gift card. March 23-24, Rookwood Pottery, 1920 Race St., Over-the-Rhine
If you have a kid who’s obsessed with trucks, large machinery, and/or construction equipment, the Boone County Fairgrounds will be the place for them to be on Saturday. The Building Industry Association of NKY is bringing bulldozers, dump trucks, excavators, and more for kids to ride, play on, and drive (under trained supervision.) General admission is $10 and the first 100 people in get a free construction hat. Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m., Boone County Fairgrounds, Burlington
The Naturalists at Cincinnati Nature Center are leading a tour through Rowe Woods to see the freshly blooming spring wildflowers. They’ll teach you all about the different species and where to look out for them on the roughly one mile walk. The event is designed for adults and tickets are $6 for Nature Center members and $16 for non-members to include the price of admission. Saturday, March 23, 2:30-4 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Rd., Milford
Sacred Heart Church has been serving up homemade ravioli since 1910. The tradition is so important that it’s been written about by Saveur, Midwest Living, and our own publication. The Italian Dinner has been scaled down in recent years, so they’ll just be offering frozen ravioli, meatballs, cheese, and sauce for sale to go. Sales start at 9 a.m. in the church’s auditorium and go until they’re sold out. Sunday, March 24, 9 a.m., Sacred Heart Church, 2733 Massachusetts Ave., Camp Washington
Our furry friends get plenty of love and attention, but what about our slithery, scaley, and slimy friends? They’ll be celebrated at the Cin City Reptile Show! Specialized companies and vendors will be adopting out animals, showing off their wares, and talking all things exotic pets. Whether you like snakes, turtles, geckos, spiders, frogs, or lizards, there will be a booth for you. Tickets are $10.29. Sunday, March 24, Holiday Inn West Chester, 5800 Muhlhauser Rd., West Chester
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