Top 10 things to do in Cincinnati this weekend: June 14-16

1. Juneteenth celebrations

Mount Adams: noon-9 p.m. Saturday, 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Eden Park, Eden Park Drive. Enjoy historical reenactors, shopping, art, food, health screenings, chess tournament, supervised children’s area with activities, and two stages of live music and entertainment. Saturday’s music headliner is Lakeside. On Sunday, the Father’s Day Concert features inspirational music and praise dancing in Seasongood Pavilion. Juneteenthcincinnati.org.

Covington: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Covington Landing, 1 Madison Ave. The Freedom Day Parade steps off at 11 a.m. from Randolph Park (226 E. Eighth St.) and ends at Covington Landing. Enjoy live entertainment, a fashion show, Juneteenth bingo, Black Excellence Awards, spoken word and more. Kidz Fest features bounce house, games, prizes, face painting, Kona Ice. Free. facebook.com.

Downtown: 4-11 p.m. Saturday, The Banks, Freedom Way. Paloozanoire's Juneteenth Block Party is an epic celebration showcasing freedom and the evolution of Black culture. Enjoy food and drinks, art, family-friendly and entrepreneurial zones, and fireworks. Free. paloozanoire.com.

2. Schutzenfest

This traditional German fest dates back to medieval times and was brought to Cincinnati in 1866 by a group of German immigrants who fought together in the Civil War. It celebrates marksmen, and each year a new Schutzenkonig is crowned. The Bier Dash takes place Friday and features a scenic course with beer stations along the way, and you get a Servatii soft pretzel and German schnapps at the finish line. Festival includes homemade and locally sourced German food and treats, three exclusive German beers brought to the U.S. for the festival, authentic German entertainment on multiple stages throughout the weekend, a Family Zone featuring inflatables, games, balloon artists and kids' activities, a grand raffle and more.

Details: 6-11 p.m. Friday, 3-11 p.m. Saturday, 1-9 p.m. Sunday, Kolping Society of Cincinnati, 10235 Mill Road, Springfield Township. Admission is $5 per person, free for ages 15-under. Free parking. Fathers get free admission on Sunday. Bier Dash is $40 and includes admission to Schutzenfest. schuetzenfestcincy.com.

3. Newport Italianfest

Enjoy authentic Italian food from local restaurants, food trucks and festival vendors at this celebration of Italian culture. The family- and pet-friendly festival also features live music throughout the weekend, including the 7-piece dance band Dr. Zoot, the Aaron Caruso Band and Moreno Fruzzetti, as well as local favorites like Vinyl Countdown, Pete Wagner Band, Joey Said No and Naked Karate Girls. There's also a family photo booth, cooking contest, and entertainment for children with games and rides.

Details: 5-11 p.m. Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Friday, noon-11 p.m.  Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday, Festival Park, Newport. Free admission. italianfestnewport.com.

4. Celtic Fest Ohio

Take a tour of Celtic cuisine, music and culture at this day-long festival. Experience live Celtic music on two stages, a festival-wide adventure game, step dancing, unique shopping, food and drinks, border collie herding demonstrations, 42nd Royal Highland Regiment encampment, pipes and drums, workshops and more. For an additional charge, there's a fireman's relay race for kids and adults, Taste of the Isles featuring a sampling of traditional Celtic foods, an Irish whiskey tasting, and a Guinness Perfect Pint pouring event.

Details: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Renaissance Park, 10542 E. State Route 73, Harveysburg. Admission: $17, free ages 12-under. Relay race: $15. Taste of the Isles: $50. Whiskey tasting: $35. Guinness event: $30. Celticfestohio.com.

5. Tequila Fest

This party for tequila lovers takes over Fountain Square Saturday for an evening of sampling some of the best names in the game. Admission includes 12 sampling tickets from a choice of over 50 different tequilas, a souvenir flask, food from Mazunte, and live music with The Cliftones and Cloud9 Vibes. The VIP option includes high-end tequilas and a build-your-own-taco bar.

Details: 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. $125 VIP, $65 at the gate, cash only. tequilafestcincinnati.com.

6. Tusculum Street Fest

Enjoy local food, beer, live music from Gee Your Band Smells Terrific, Kenny Welch Band, The Foles and DJ Toad, and local vendors at this neighborhood festival. Kids activities include free face painting, arts and crafts projects, games, and an afternoon fun run hosted by Streetside Brewery. Streetside also hosts an adult version of the fun run on Friday called The Beer Mile, but alas, it is already sold out.

Details: 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Eastern Avenue between Tennyson and Carrel streets, Columbia Tusculum. Free admission. tusculumstreetfest.org. Kids fun run is $25: register at eventbrite.com.

7. Cincinnati Opera's Summer Festival

Mozart's riveting "Don Giovanni" kicks off the Cincinnati Opera’s 2024 Summer Festival this week. The opera follows Don Giovanni, a man who uses people without care for their hearts or the consequences. All the while, his servant Leporello records his master's misdeeds. Sung in Italian with projected English translations, featuring Elliot Madore as Don Giovanni, Christian Pursell as Leporello, and conducted by Dame Jane Glover.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. $28-$239. Box office: 513-241-2742; Cincinnatiopera.org.

8. Rodin/Response: Field Family Secrets

Four full-scale, bronze figures by renowned sculptor Auguste Rodin will be on view this summer. Rodin conceived the statues in the 1880s as part of The Burghers of Calais, commemorating six leaders of Calais who offered their lives to save the city in the mid-1300s. The monumental bronzes are considered among the artist's most revered and recognizable works. Alongside them, see new works made in response to The Burghers by Indian artist Supermrin, her students in University of Cincinnati's School of Art, and invited artist Laura K. Reeder.

Details: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Runs June 14-Sept. 8. Free. cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

9. College Hill Farm and Garden Walk

Visit seven sites showcasing horticultural beauty and the neighborhood’s rich agricultural history during this self-guided walking tour. See diversity in gardening styles, creative reuse of materials, art in the garden, and discover small farm operations. Each site description within the walk packet features several plant specimens, distinctive structural elements or an interesting bit of relevant history. Benefits College Hill Gardeners.

Details: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 6128 Hamilton Ave., College Hill. $25. Chgw2024.eventbrite.com.

10. Burlington Antique Show

Browse more than 200 dealers of antiques, vintage jewelry, primitives, garden and architectural elements, mid-century collectibles, memorabilia, Americana and retro/vintage furniture at this monthly antique show.

Details: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road, Burlington. $10 early bird admission (7 a.m.), $5 general, free ages 12-under. burlingtonantiqueshow.com.

Honorable mention: 63rd Flying Circus

The Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club hosts this model aircraft event, where you can see more than 200 model aircraft on display, from helicopters to jets, and demonstrations that include historical reenactments. The club's youth group will also perform two demonstrations. There will be concessions for purchase and a raffle with a variety of prizes.

Details: noon-3:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Butler County Regional Airport, 2820 Bobmeyer Road, Hamilton. $5, free for ages under 7 years. Free parking. rcflyingcircus.com.

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