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Crocker Park Ice Festival
2026-01-30 17:00 - 2026-02-01 18:00 UTC | Crocker Park Ice Festival, 177 Market Street, Westlake, OH, 44145, United States
This Ice Festival is held throughout Crocker Park in Westlake in late January/early February, with ice sculptures around the Park.

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The Crocker Park Ice Festival will be hosting live ice sculpture demonstrations at various times throughout the three-day event.

There will be heartwarming live music, and large 3D ice displays- perfect for photo opportunities!

Shop, dine, and enjoy all the event has to offer with the local vendors and eateries remaining open while the Ice Festival takes place.

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Buckeye Lake Winterfest
2026-01-31 06:30 - 2026-02-01 14:30 | Buckeye Lake Winterfest, North Shore Boat Ramp, Buckeye Lake, OH, 43008, United States
Buckeye Lake Winterfest is an annual community winter event highlighting “Benny the Bass” that takes place at Buckeye Lake Village in late January.

The festivities kick off with a fireworks show over the lake on the eve before the festival starts.

Wait with bated breath to find out if Benny the Bass takes the bait or not! If he takes it, that means an early spring is on the way. If Benny refuses breakfast, six more weeks of winter is in store.

Listen to some tunes with live music entertainment. Art shows will also be at Winterfest.

Check out the food and drink specials! Food trucks and more will be available.

The second day is the Buckeye Lake Polar Plunge…. are you brave enough to jump in the cold water???

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Cincinnati Winter Blues Experience
2026-02-07 17:00 - 23:30 | Cincinnati Winter Blues Experience, 7440 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH, 45040, United States
Cincinnati Winter Blues Experience is a music event happening in February at Manor House in Mason.

If you enjoy blues music, you are in for a treat! Head to the Cincinnati Winter Blues Experience for a lineup of several award-winning bands and musicians.

Two grand ballrooms will have non-stop music, each with seating for 550+ patrons. And when the music feels right, hit the dance floors for a great time and a memorable experience!

The venue will have full bars and full concessions available. Parking is ample and free.

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Cleveland Kurentovanje Winter Festival
2026-02-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Cleveland Kurentovanje Winter Festival, E. 64th Street & St. Clair, Cleveland, OH, 44103, United States
The annual Cleveland Kurentovanje Winter Festival celebrates Slovenian heritage, the end of winter, and the beginning of spring.

The Cleveland Kurentovanje Winter Festival engages 2,000-7,000 attendees annually.

Festivities start with an annual Kurent Dash 5K, followed by a vibrant parade where participants can nominate a prince and princess.

Enjoy four stages of music, and visit the Children’s Village for kid-friendly activities.

The venue offers concessions, and there will be ATMs available. It will be ADA-accessible, ensuring an inclusive and entertaining experience for all.

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Chocolate Lovers’ Fest
2026-02-14 13:00 - 17:00 | Chocolate Lovers’ Fest, 303 West 4th, Genoa, OH, 43430, United States
Chocolate Lovers’ Fest is an annual homemade chocolate festival that takes place in Genoa in mid-February.

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Calling all chocolate lovers! The annual Chocolate Lovers’ Fest is back. Enjoy chocolate cake pops, candy bars, and a variety of other homemade treats like cakes, donuts, candies, brownies, fudge, and truffles.

Proceeds from this delectable buffet support the Apostolic Restoration Center and Community Christian Church.

Choose between dine-in and carry-out options.

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Perrysburg Winterfest
2026-02-20 18:00 - 2026-02-22 18:00 | Perrysburg Winterfest, Louisiana Avenue, Perrysburg, OH, 43551, United States
The Perrysburg Winterfest is held in late February each year. A weekend of viewing delightful ice sculptures and more family fun.

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Perrysburg Winterfest displays over 30 ice sculptures commissioned by local businesses, that line Louisiana Avenue.

Ice carving demonstrations take place throughout the festival, watch the chainsaw-bearing carvers make a beautiful sculpture from a block of ice!

There are plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Activities for kids include a scavenger hunt, character meet and greets, and an inflatable polar bear slide.

There is live entertainment and a whole lot more fun at this Winterfest!

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Burning Snowman Fest
2026-02-28 12:00 - 22:00 | Burning Snowman Fest, 252 W. Lakeshore Drive, Port Clinton, OH, 43452, United States
A large snowman is set ablaze at the annual Burning Snowman Fest to celebrate the transition from winter to spring. Held in late February in Port Clinton.

The Burning Snowman Fest is an adults-only charity event.

The festival features live entertainment, food, drinks, and vendors.

In the evening, a 25-foot paper snowman is set ablaze, symbolizing the farewell to winter and the arrival of spring.

Additionally, an all-ages “Family Freeze” event on Friday night offers hot cocoa, a fire show, ice carving demonstrations, and face painting for a delightful experience.

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Cincinnati International Wine Festival
2026-03-05 18:00 - 2026-03-07 21:00 | Cincinnati International Wine Festival, 525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
The Cincinnati International Wine Festival at the Duke Energy Convention Center offers a global array of wines through tastings, dinners, and a silent auction.

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The Cincinnati International Wine Festival caters to both wine enthusiasts and industry professionals, featuring a Grand Tasting with wine sampling, a keepsake glass, food samplings, and access to global wine experts. The Collectors Tasting add-on provides seven tastes of high-end wines before the Grand Tasting.

A Silent Charity Auction and a luncheon are also scheduled.

The Winery Dinner Series offers an exclusive pairing of unique wines with a five-course meal.

Each activity requires a separate ticket.

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Bockfest
2026-03-06 14:00 - 2026-03-08 17:00 | Bockfest, Moerlein Lager House, 115 Joe Nuxhall Wy, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Bockfest is a community festival celebrating spring, bock beer, and the local brewing heritage in Cincinnati’s Over the Rhine region.

Join in with the community and celebrate the coming of spring with a bock beer at Bockfest!

Enjoy the funkiest parade led by a goat pulling a keg, the sausage queen, and the official parade marshal.

Historic Brewing Tours and Beer Histories are on the schedule.

Three fun-filled days strictly for adults!

The Servatii Bockfest is held in five locations: Moerlein Lager House, Northern Row Brewery & Distillery, Rhinegeist Brewery, Rosedale OTR, and Arnold’s Bar and Grill.

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Hocking Hills Food Cruise - 1
2026-03-07 07:30 - 2026-03-08 20:00 | Hocking Hills Welcome Center, 13178 State Route 664 S, Logan, OH, 43138, United States
The annual Hocking Hills Food Cruise takes place over two weekends in early March. 12 local restaurants serve their most comforting specialties.

You can kick off your Hocking Hills Food Cruise with breakfast as early as 7.30 am, and continue into the evening.

Of course, being in Hocking Hills, you can work off each visit with a hike or gentle walk!

There are 12 participating restaurants in the Hocking Hills towns, including Logan, Laurelville, and Rockbridge.

Tickets are available at the Hocking Hills Welcome Center, by mail, or online. A portion of the ticket price is donated to the local food pantries.

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Maple Syrup Festival - 1
2026-03-07 08:00 - 2026-03-08 18:00 | Maple Syrup Festival, 6301 Park Office Rd, College Corner, OH, 45003, United States
The Maple Syrup Festival is a cherished winter event held at Hueston Woods State Park in Oxford to celebrate nature and delicious maple syrup.

You won’t want to miss the Maple Syrup Festival this winter, held on the first 2 weekends of March! From pancake breakfasts to hayrides to birds of prey, there’s a variety of things to see and do here. (See the 2nd weekend event)

Start each day with pancakes at the lodge. Drizzle maple syrup on those all-you-can-eat pancakes and fill up!

Next, a free hayride will take you to the starting point of a guided hike. This hike will take you through Big Woods, where you will learn about maple syrup production. When the hike comes to an end at the Houston Woods Sugar House, you are welcome to purchase all kinds of things, from maple syrup to beverages and more.

While you’re here, make sure to stop by the Houston Woods Nature Preserve to see exhibits outside and indoors. You can see foxes, reptiles, and amazing birds of prey!

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Ohio Maple Madness - 1
2026-03-07 10:00 - 2026-03-08 16:30 | Ohio Maple Madness
The Ohio Maple Madness Driving Trail takes place over two weekends in March, and there are more than 40 participating maple syrup producers.

Organized by the Ohio Maple Producers Association, this self-guided tour of maple syrup producers takes place on the first two weekends of March.

The producers offer different things for visitors to enjoy, such as sampling the syrup straight from the tree, hauling wood and seeing the boiling process, watching horse-drawn sleds carrying sap, and more.

Some locations also have hiking trails on site or nearby. Naturally, all locations sell their maple syrup!

There is an online Tour Booklet, a Printable Tour List, and a map. Check out the website for more information.

There is no address for this event as it is a self-guided tour that you can start at whichever participating location you want.

The details for the Ohio Maple Producers Association are:

Address: PO Box 1083, Burton, Ohio 44021

Website

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Glass City Wine Festival
2026-03-07 13:00 - 21:00 | Glass City Wine Festival, 401 Jefferson Avenue, Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
The Glass City Wine Festival at the Glass City Center in Toledo is a premier wine, food, and shopping experience.

Enjoy tastings at the Glass City Wine Festival from renowned wineries like Buckeye Winery, Emerine Estates Winery, and Old Firehouse Winery.

Explore local vendors such as Dan the Swag Man, Nectar of the Vine, and Shay’s Sparkling Jewels while benefiting from VIP entry in each of the two sessions.

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Winter Warmer Fest
2026-03-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Winter Warmer Fest, 2000 Sycamore Street, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Winter Warmer Fest is the Ohio Craft Brewers Association’s yearly fundraiser held at Windows on the River in Cleveland.

Winter Warmer Fest returns for another year, benefiting the nonprofit Ohio Craft Brewers Association. Over 60 Ohio breweries will showcase their winter, seasonal, limited edition, and high-gravity beers.

Enjoy live music, food trucks, and exclusive cask infusions. Meet brewers.

Get a sneak peek at Warmer Eve the day prior.

Your entry ticket includes a souvenir glass and 20 samples.

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Columbus Brew Festival
2026-03-07 20:00 - 23:00 | Columbus Brew Festival, COSI, 333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Columbus Brew Festival takes over the Center of Science and Industry after hours for one evening in early March.

This craft beer festival features over 50 breweries offering more than 150 beers. Visitors have access throughout the museum, including touring exhibits, science demonstrations, and some surprises!

Admission fees include samplings from participating breweries. All visitors must be over the age of 21.

There is a limited amount of designated driver tickets available. All tickets are available online.

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Carroll St. Pat’ s Fest
2026-03-13 18:00 - 2026-03-14 23:30 | Carroll St. Pat’s Fest, Carroll Cafeteria & Gymnasium, 4524 Linden Ave, Dayton, OH, 45432, United States
Carroll St. Pat’s Fest is an Irish celebration that starts on Friday evening and runs during the afternoon and evening on Saturday in March at the Carroll Cafeteria & Gymnasium.

Friday evening kicks off with a traditional Irish Fish Fry meal. This is strictly for adults only, and is eat-in. The evening continues with gambling and games of chance, carnival games, and basket raffles. There will be live music until 11.30 pm.

Saturday and kids are now welcome! Visitors can see Irish Dancers, indulge in carnival food, and enjoy live music. In the evening, a traditional Irish meal is available.

Tickets are available online and in the Carroll main office from early February.

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St. Patrick's Day Dublin
2026-03-14 07:00 - 22:00 | St. Patrick’s Day Dublin, Historic Dublin, Dublin, OH, 43017, United States
Dublin celebrates St. Patrick’s Day like no other town – not too surprising, considering the city name! Dress in green and celebrate the day in Dublin, Ohio!

The one-day event kicks off with a St. Patrick’s Day Pancake Breakfast at Sells Middle School, 150 W. Bridge Street.

Watch the St. Patrick’s Day Parade with all it’s green and fun costumes. Then participate in the Downtown Dublin St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl around Bridge Park and Historic Dublin bars and restaurants.

The Fairy Door Trail is a hunt for all the tiny fairy doors placed in the local shops in Historic Dublin and Bridge Park.

Hocking Hills Food Cruise - 2
2026-03-14 07:30 - 2026-03-15 20:00 | Hocking Hills Welcome Center, 13178 State Route 664 S, Logan, OH, 43138, United States
The annual Hocking Hills Food Cruise takes place over two weekends in early March. 12 local restaurants serve their most comforting specialties.

You can kick off your Hocking Hills Food Cruise with breakfast as early as 7.30, and continue into the evening.

Of course, being in Hocking Hills, you can work off each visit with a hike or gentle walk!

There are 12 participating restaurants in the Hocking Hills towns including Logan, Laurelville, and Rockbridge.

Tickets are available at the Hocking Hills Welcome Center, by mail, or online. A portion of the ticket price is donated to the local food pantries.

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Maple Syrup Festival - 2
2026-03-14 08:00 - 2026-03-15 18:00 | Maple Syrup Festival, 6301 Park Office Rd, College Corner, OH, 45003, United States
The Maple Syrup Festival is a cherished winter event held at Hueston Woods State Park in Oxford to celebrate nature and delicious maple syrup.

You won’t want to miss the Maple Syrup Festival this winter, held on the first 2 weekends of March! From pancake breakfasts to hayrides to birds of prey, there’s a variety of things to see and do here. (See the 1st weekend event)

Start each day with pancakes at the lodge. Drizzle maple syrup on those all-you-can-eat pancakes and fill up!

Next, a free hayride will take you to the starting point of a guided hike. This hike will take you through Big Woods, where you will learn about maple syrup production. When the hike comes to an end at the Houston Woods Sugar House, you are welcome to purchase all kinds of things, from maple syrup to beverages and more.

While you’re here, make sure to stop by the Houston Woods Nature Preserve to see exhibits outside and indoors. You can see foxes, reptiles, and amazing birds of prey!

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Ohio Maple Madness - 2
2026-03-14 10:00 - 2026-03-15 16:30 | Ohio Maple Madness

River City Blues Festival
2026-03-20 17:00 - 2026-03-21 23:30 | River City Blues Festival, The Lafayette Hotel, 101 Front Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The River City Blues Festival is a celebration of rhythm and blues music. Held in March each year.

The River City Blues Festival takes place at the Lafayette Hotel in Marietta, Ohio. Starting with a free event on Friday evening with a performance by High Schools That Rock.

There are then three sessions, Friday evening, Saturday afternoon, and Saturday evening.

Tickets and weekend passes are available online.

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Railfest Train Show
2026-03-21 10:00 - 2026-03-22 16:00 | Railfest Train Show, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, OH, 44094, United States
The Railfest Train Show is the largest continuous running two-day train show in Ohio that takes place at Lakewood Community College in Kirtland.

Presented by National Model Railroad Association MCR Division 5, the Railfest Train Show is hailed as one of the best and largest model railroad train shows in Ohio. This family activity offers six train rooms to visit. New and collectible trains will be there!

There will be model railroad dealers and operating model railroad displays. The operating layouts will be as follows: N Scale, O Gauge, S Scale & American Flyer, Lionel O Gauge, LGB G Gauge, and Live Steam Display.

Some highlights of the train show include an RR flea market, as well as exhibitors, videotapes, and historical displays. A test track will be available, too.

Train ride info will be available. There will be free parking and a free shuttle bus.

Choose from a variety of foods, like a sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich or a bagel with cream cheese to a chili dog, turkey wrap, or garden salad. Please note that they only accept credit cards.

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