There's always plenty to do in Ohio over the weekend, but Spectrum News 1 gathered some of the highlights around each major metropolitan area across the state.
Here's some of this weekend's events:
Cleveland
- When and where: March 21-23 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
- Cost: Ticket prices vary, see website for details
- Info: Whatever your fandom, you're likely to find something of interest here whether it's meeting celebrities, purchasing from retailers and artists or checking out some cosplay
Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo
- When and where: March 21-23 at the I-X Center, located at 1 I-X Center Drive in Cleveland
- Cost: Ticket prices are $8 for adults and free for children 12 and younger
- Info: Looking for inspiration, trying to find a local business to shop at or even just looking to meet some stars from HGTV? Consider stopping by this event this weekend
Columbus
- When and where: 7:30 p.m. on March 22 at the Davidson Theatre, Riffe Center, located at 77 S High St. in Columbus
- Cost: Ticket prices vary, see website for details
- Info: This event features performances from the North Coast Men's Chorus, Dayton Gay Men's Chorus, Cincinnati Men's Chorus and the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus
- When and where: 5:30 - 11:30 p.m. March 22 at the Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center, located at 1630 Schrock Road in Columbus
- Cost: Prices range from $70 to $90
- Info: Nowruz is the Persian New Year, and this event by the Iranian Cultural Association of Columbus Ohio boasts a "night of cultural festivities" in honor of the this event including food, dancing and more
Cincinnati
- When and where: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 22 at Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati/West Chester, located at 9306 Schulze Drive in West Chester Township
- Cost: Admission is $5
- Info: Calling all photographers. This is your chance to buy and sell gear, meet with vendors and even enter a raffle
- When and where: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March 22 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 23 at The Cintas Center at Xavier University, located at 1624 Musketeer Dr, Cincinnati
- Cost: Tickets free if purchased online, small fee at the door
- Info: Speak with experts for various advice, shop products and score deals at this event presented by Cincy Magazine
Dayton
Professional Bull Riders Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour
- When and where: 8 p.m. March 21 and 7 p.m. March 22 at Wright State University's Nutter Center, located at 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway in Fairborn
- Cost: Prices vary, see website for details
- Info: This is your chance to check out professional bull riders as part of the 2025 competition, which is visiting 31 cities in the U.S.
Astrophotography with Jack Bernstein
- When and where: 2 to 4 p.m. March 23 at the Wright Memorial Public Library, located at 1776 Far Hills Ave. in Oakwood
- Info: Listen to Jack Bernstein, an astrophotographer, as he showcases his photos and learn about how he does it
Toledo
- When and where: 7:30 p.m. March 22 and 1 p.m. March 23 at the Stranahan Theater, located at 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. in Toledo
- Cost: Tickets for the general public range from $49 to $79
- Info: If you're not familiar with STOMP, it's a performance that uses everything except drums to create beats and rythyms as part of the show
- When and where: 10 a.m. March 22 at the Toledo Zoo
- Info: Kids can bring their stuffed animals for zoo volunteers to repair. In addition, there will also be other events including animal feedings, training demos, meet and greets and more
