Hoppy weekend, Cincinnati. The Easter Bunny is coming to town, along with a lot of egg hunting events. Thursday is the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day, featuring the 105th Findlay Market Opening Day Parade. Round out the weekend with a hike, the beloved Northside Record Fair or a visit to an art gallery. Scroll down to see our weekend picks.

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The Cincinnati Reds host the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park on Oct. 5, 2022. Photo: Ron Valle
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Zoo Blooms Photo: Lisa Hubbard via The Cincinnati Zoo
Northside Record Fair 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 1 The biannual Northside Record Fair is a Cincinnati staple that attracts collectors and vinyl lovers from across the Midwest. More than 20 vendors will make their rare collections available to swoon over or buy. The event is sponsored by Shake It Records and Torn Light Records, and according to the event page it “ain’t no Beatles and Elvis fair.” Posters, t-shirts and other music memorabilia will also be for sale. Tickets are $5. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 1. 4222 Hamilton Ave., Northside, northsiderecordfair.com. Photo: Provided by Jon Lorenz
Great Ohio Toy Show When: March 30 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Greene County Fairgrounds & Expo Center, Xenia What: Vintage, modern and antique toy show and sale. Who: Great Ohio Toy Show Why: More than 700 vendors in seven buildings full of toys. Collectors from around the world visit to showcase their merchandise. Photo: Xavi Cabrera via Unsplash
No. 8 Best Bookstore: Shake It Records 4156 Hamilton Ave., Northside Photo: Mike Spitz
Easter Egg Hunt at Fifty West Brewing Company 1 p.m. April 9 An Easter egg hunt at a brewery for the whole family? And there’s a refreshment called the Turbo Charged Robin Egg Shake? Sounds like every-bunny should go. The Turbo Charged Robin Egg Shake is a chocolate malt made with malted milk balls, a cream cheese icing rim, sprinkles, whipped cream, robin egg candy and a whole peep. Enjoy time with the Easter bunny, go for an egg hunt and get your picture with the holiday mascot. 1 p.m. April 9. Fifty West Brewing Company Burger Bar, 7605 Wooster Pike, Milford, fiftywestbrew.com/burger-bar. Photo: Annie Spratt via Unsplash
The Pink Party at Woodward Theater 8 p.m.-1 a.m. April 7 The Pink Party is the official start to a season of Pride in Cincinnati. Wear pink and celebrate Cincinnati Pride with a night of dancing to the sounds of DJ Soundhouse. Cincinnati Pride members will announce headliners for the 2023 Pride Festival. Other live performances, including drag, flow and go-go shows, are also part of the night’s festivities. Tickets are $10. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. April 7. Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine, woodwardtheater.com. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Final Friday When: March 29 from 5 – 9 p.m. Where: Pendleton Art Center, Over-the-Rhine What: Art show with open artist studios. Who: Pendleton Art Center Why: Check out the artist of the month, Michael Hensley. Photo: facebook.com/Pendletonarts
Outing for two at Krohn Conservatory Tickets: $10/adult and $7/child | 1501 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park During the coldest parts of winter, taking a trip to Krohn Conservatory to explore their seasonal and permanent botanical collections is a pleasant way to warm up and get away from the hustle and bustle for a bit, making this a memorable experience gift for a friend, family member or partner. From the lush tropical forest to the serene desert environment, this breathtaking spot is a welcome retreat for all ages to hide away and explore this magical gem in the heart of Cincinnati. Photo: Devin Luginbill
Miami Whitewater Forest 9001 Mt. Hope Road, Harrison Miami Whitewater is the go-to park for people living in Harrison. Four nature trails wind through the Miami Whitewater Forest. The paved exercise trail leads through views of woods, creeks, grasslands and local rural neighborhoods for a 1.4 mile loop or the outer loop of almost 7.8 miles. Photo Provided by Hamilton County Parks Photo: Provided by Hamilton County Parks
A Happening with Pablo at the Cincinnati Art Museum 6-11p.m. June 23 Be one of the first to experience the brand new exhibit Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds. Take in this exciting new piece while enjoying an immersive experience that includes music from the Bluewater Kings Band, cocktails and rare menu items, both inside and outside in the Alice Bimel Courtyard. Proceeds will go to youth and family programs and thousands of free public programs both in the museum and the Greater Cincinnati area. 6-11p.m. June 23. 953 Eden Park Drive, Walnut Hills. cincinnatiartmuseum.org. Photo: facebook.com/cincinnatiartmuseum
Madtree Brewing Co. Oakley Taproom 3301 Madison Rd., Oakley MadTree’s massive 10,000-square-foot beer garden is a fun family hangout. With over 30 MadTree-exclusive taps, ambient lighting and an industrial brick façade leftover from the building’s factory days, there’s more than enough space to accommodate all the beer-drinking, cornhole-playing, dog-loving humans that hang at MadTree on the regular. Photo: Phil Heiden Reich
Graeter’s Egg Hunt When: March 30, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where: Washington Park, Over-the-Rhine What: Egg scavenger hunt Who: Graeter’s Ice Cream, Galerie Candy and Washington Park Why: There are prizes for egg finders. Photo: 3CDC

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