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: 11 a.m. Feb. 22 at the Cuyahoga County Courthouse, located at 1 W Lakeside Ave. #202 in Cleveland
- Cost: See price details on website
- Info: Participate in this polar plunge in your favorite fun costume to help support athletes from Special Olympics Ohio
- When and where: Feb. 21-22 at the Huntington Convention Center, located at 300 Lakeside Ave. in Cleveland
- Cost: Prices vary (see website for details)
- Info: This is a chance for beer-lovers to try hundreds of local and craft beers sponsored by The Brew Kettle
Columbus
Back From the Ink: Restored Animated Shorts
- When and where: 12:30 p.m. Feb. 22, at Wexner Center for the Arts, located at 1871 North High Street
- Cost: Prices are $10 for general public, $8 for members and adults 55 and older and $5 for students
- Info: Miss the cartoons of old? This is your chance to see a set of restored animated films from back in the '30s and '40s
Write-On Creative Writing Workshop with Mimi Chenfeld
- When and where: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Bexley Public Library, located at 2411 E Main St. in Columbus
- Info: Aspiring writers, or those with just an interest, are invited to this workshop led by Mimi Chenfeld
Cincinnati
The City of Bellevue — Winter Carnival & Chili Cook-off
- When and where: 12 to 4 p.m. Feb. 22 at 501 Fairfield Ave in Bellevue, Kentucky
- Info: Enjoy family fun at this event, ranging from balloon creations, dance party, vendors and more
FC Cincinnati Season Kickoff Party
- When and where: 5 to 9 p.m. at Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom, located at 1727 Logan Street in Cincinnati
- Info: Celebrate the start of the season in the traditional fashion, with plenty of ale and food
Dayton
- When and where: Feb. 21-23 (times vary see website for details) at the Hobart Arena in Troy, Ohio
- Cost: Friday $15, Saturday and Sunday $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and younger
- Info: Enjoy a night at the circus, which has been presenting in Dayton for 78 years
Troy Ohio Sportscard Spectacular
- When and where: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 22 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Miami County Fairgrounds, located at 650 N. County Road in Troy
- Cost: Free admission
- Info: Check out tables with modern and vintage toys, comics, Pokemon and more
Toledo
- When and where: Feb. 22 at the Toledo Zoo
- Info: Ever wanted to attend a birthday party for an elephant? Well, consider stopping by the Toledo Zoo to watch Kirkja celebrate her first birthday with presents at 11 a.m. and a cake at 1:30 p.m.
- When and where: 9 a.m. Feb. 22 at Olander Park, located at 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. in Sylvania
- Cost: Registration is $50 for the 10k, $40 for the 5k, $20 for the kids 1-mile and $35 for the 1-mile walk/run
- Info: Whether you're joining the 10k, 5k or 1-mile, this race offers the chance to enjoy the brisk air and then warm back up with a cup of hot cocoa
