Need a break from your Olympics binge? Get up off the couch and head to one of many fun events taking place in Greater Cincinnati this weekend — like the annual Holy Cross-Immaculata Summer Festival or Ohio River Paddlefest. Keep scrolling for just a small sampling of things to do this weekend in Greater Cincinnati.

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Holy Cross-Immaculata Summer Festival When: Aug. 2 and Aug. 3 from 5-11 p.m. Where: Holy Cross-Immaculata Church, Mt. Adams What: This popular summer festival is back with festival games, food, a silent auction and more. Who: Holy Cross-Immaculata Church Why: Your best Cincinnati summer isn’t complete without a night at this festival. Photo: Facebook.com/hcichurch
USS Nightmare Job Fairs When: Aug. 2 from 6-8 p.m. and Aug. 4 from noon-4 p.m. Where: BB Riverboats, Newport What: The popular Halloween haunt is seeking special effects makeup artists and actors for its upcoming season. Who: USS Nightmare Why: Turn your haunting personality into a great side hustle. Photo: facebook.com/USSNightmare
Super Flute at Queen City Opera When: Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 3 and 4 at 3 p.m. Where: Aronoff Center for the Arts, Downtown What: Queen City Opera presents Super Flute, Mozart’s comic masterpiece reimagined as a video game from the Mario era. Who: Queen City Opera Why: This show is the perfect family-friendly activity. Photo: Provided by Queen City Opera
Coastal Club’s Vinyl Release Show When: Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. Where: Woodward Theater, Over-the-Rhine What: Local indie pop band Coastal Club is performing at Woodward Theater to celebrate a new vinyl release with Soul Step Records. Moonbeau and Michael Williams will also be performing. Who: Woodward Theater and Inhailer Radio Why: Coastal Club’s music is fun and infectious — this is another live show not to be missed. Photo: Brittany Thornton
Art on Vine Noon-6 p.m. May 14 The monthly Art on Vine moves to Washington Park for Mother’s Day. Take your mom or mom-figure out for a special shopping trip after brunch at this local art show featuring everything from fine art to handcrafted goods from over 80 artists across the Ohio region. Noon-6 p.m. May 14. 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, www.artonvinecincy.com. Photo: facebook.com/artonvinecincy
Ohio River Paddlefest 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 5 Ohio River Paddlefest is back. The nation’s largest paddling event hosts 2,000 participants paddling through downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in kayaks, canoes and more. Attendees can choose either the 4.5-mile or the 9-mile paddlefest. Rental boats can be reserved in advance. Join the pre-party the night before with the Outdoors for All Expo, featuring hands-on activities, outdoor exhibits beer and food. Come celebrate the great outdoors. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 5. Schmidt Recreation Complex, 2944 Humbert Ave., East End, ohioriverpaddlefest.org. Photo: Provided by Paddlefest
Big River Get Down When: Aug. 3 at 3:30 p.m. Where: Riversedge Amphitheater, Hamilton What: This festival is curated by Hamilton’s own David Shaw, a member of the rock band The Revivalists. The lineup includes Harbour, J & The Causeways, The Heavy Heavy, Nolan Taylor and The Revivalists. Who: Big River Get Down Why: You don’t want to sleep on this festival — many of the acts involved are top-notch performers sure to be the stars of your future Spotify playlists. Photo: Travis Shin
Ren Fest at Rhinegeist When: Aug. 3 from noon-8 p.m. Where: Rhinegeist, Over-the-Rhine What: Guests can expect the iconic turkey legs; pop-up activations from official Renaissance Festival personnel, including swordplay, live music and appearances by the Queen herself; and shopping from vendors of clothing, medieval weaponry, jewelry, pottery, leather, art and drinking horns. Who: Rhinegeist and the Ohio Renaissance Festival Why: If you simply can’t wait until Aug. 31 to attend the first day of the Ohio Renaissance Festival, this event is for you. Photo: Provided by Rhinegeist Brewery
Sip, Bite and Stroll at Findlay Market 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine At more than 150 years old, Findlay Market is Ohio’s oldest continually operated public market. Go for the farmers market, butcher shops, flower stalls, OTR Biergarten and eclectic eats. Photo: Hailey Bollinger Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Tri-State Antique Market 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 3 Indiana’s largest antique and vintage market is back for its monthly event. The open-air market features more than 200 vendors selling a variety of vintage, antique and retro goods. The event includes free parking and concessions. Tickets are $5. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 3. Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, 351 E. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, lawrenceburgantiqueshow.com. Photo: Provided by Amos Pickens