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Cincinnati Reds Spencer Steer hands a fan a signed baseball during Redsfest 2026 at the Duke Energy Convention Center, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
It’s shaping up to be another busy weekend in the Queen City, with enough events to pick your flavor. Find a retro piece to add to your collection at 20th Century Cincinnati, plan a home reno at Cincinnati Home and Garden Show, crack jokes with Michael Blaustein, or cheer in the stands at FC Cincinnati’s home opener.
See what else is in store this weekend with our top 10 things to do in Cincinnati.
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1. 20th Century Cincinnati
The 20th Century Cincinnati Vintage Modern Expo is the longest-running celebration of modernist design. Shop everything jewelry, art, handbags, glassware, furniture and more.
Details: 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. queencityshows.com.
The 20th Century Cincinnati Vintage Modern Expo takes place this weekend at Sharonville Convention Center.
2. Cincinnati Home and Garden Show
Whether you’re looking to renovate your bathroom, create an outdoor spa or learn about the latest landscaping trends, the Cincinnati Home and Garden Show has something to offer. Shop exhibitors from a variety of industries, from construction to home decor.
Details: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, First Financial Center (Formerly Duke Energy Convention Center), 525 Elm St., Downtown. $15 box office, $13 online, free ages 12-under. Runs Feb. 20-22 and Feb. 27-March 1. cincinnatihomeandgardenshow.com.
The Cincinnati Home and Garden Show takes place Feb. 20-22 and Feb. 27-March 1.
3. Michael Blaustein
See one of the fastest rising stand-up comedians, Michael Blaustein, on his “Taste Me Tour” at Taft Theatre. His stand-up has gone viral on social media, amassing over 900 million views across all platforms.
Details: 7 p.m. Friday, Taft Theatre, 317 E Fifth St., Downtown. tafttheatre.org.
4. FC Cincinnati home opener
FC Cincinnati takes on Atlanta United for their first game of the season. At the pre-match, there will be a live DJ, delicious eats from local food trucks, inflatable soccer games, the inflatable FCC slide and more.
Pre-match: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. washingtonpark.org.
Game: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Parkway, West End. tqlstadium.com.
FC Cincinnati takes on Atlanta United for their first game of the season Feb. 21.
5. My Furry Valentine
Are you looking for a furry friend? The biggest pet adoption event of the year is here. Show some love to the animals looking for their forever home.
Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Spooky Nook Sports, 601 N B St., Hamilton. $5 general admission, $25 early bird admission. myfurryvalentine.com.
Adopt a pet at My Furry Valentine Feb. 21-22.
6. Great Parks Maple Sugar Days
Celebrate the Maple Sugar trees’ spring awakening with a weekend of family fun and sweet, amber sap. Enjoy delicious tastes, crafts, demonstrations and hikes while exploring traditions that have brought communities together for generations.
Details: noon- 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Colerain Township. greatparks.org.
Great Parks Maple Sugar Days takes place Feb. 21-22.
7. 70th annual Cincinnati Mardi Gras
Get ready to hit the dance floor! Cincinnati Mardi Gras is this weekend. Grab a drink (or two) and enjoy Sunday brunch. Proceeds benefit the Start Chapter Foundation, providing financial assistance to college students in the community.
Details: 7Â p.m.-1Â a.m. Thursday, 9 p.m.-2Â a.m. Friday, 1-5Â p.m. and 8:30 p.m-1:30 a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday, Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. scf.ticketspice.com.
8. ‘Swan Lake’ (final week)
Cincinnati Ballet is putting on a performance of “Swan Lake.” The classic, romantic tragedy is a must-see for romantics. The rendition of Tchaikovsky’s famous score will be brought to life by The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs Feb. 13-21. cballet.org.
Cincinnati Ballet’s “Swan Lake” runs Feb. 13-21 at Music Hall.
9. ‘The Art of the Brick’
For Lego-lovers, this is a must-see exhibit. Artist Nathan Sawaya turned one million Lego bricks into more than 100 works of art, including a 20-foot-long T-Rex, human figures, many animals, famous art and other life-size sculptures.
Details: Various sessions available Thursdays-Mondays, Exhibition Hub Art Center, 18 W. Fourth Street, Downtown. feverup.com.
10. ‘Shucked’ (final week)
This hilarious musical follows Maizy, a curious bride-to-be, who’s looks for answers to her town’s failing corn crops. She meets a “corn doctor,” a con artist from a big city, who creates a plot to scam the local farming community out of their money.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Runs Feb. 10-22. cincinnatiarts.org.
See the musical “Shucked” at Aronoff Center Feb. 10-22.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Top 10 things to do in Cincinnati this weekend, Feb. 20-22