The cold front has come back through, but that won’t stop the fun in Cincinnati this weekend. From Valentine’s Day celebrations to a Monster Truck live show, this weekend has plenty for everyone.

To learn what there is to do as a single person, couple or with your family, keep scrolling to see just a few events taking place in Cincinnati this weekend.

If you’re looking for even more to do every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events calendar, which is free to use if you have something planned that you’d like to advertise to CityBeat readers.

January: Ice Rink at Fountain Square When: Rink is open daily through Feb. 19; see website for details. Where: Fountain Square, Downtown What: Sometimes, we just need to embrace the season — and this is something you can do without really any planning (my favorite)! No reservations are required; you just walk up and fight for your life on the ice. It’s perfect for a date night or you can pretend you’re Michelle Kwan or Adam Rippon all by yourself. Cost: $10 (including admission and skate rental). Children ages 3 and under are free with paid adult admission and must be accompanied on the ice at all times. Photo: Provided by 3CDC
Maker’s Series: Signs of Love Cookie Decorating When: Feb. 15 from 1-4 p.m. Where: American Sign Museum, Camp Washington What: Kylie Allen, the owner of Sugarland Baking Co., is taking guests through an immersive cookie decorating class. Everyone will take home two delicious Valentine’s Day-themed cookie creations. Who: Sugarland Baking Co. and American Sign Museum Why: Come make sweet treats for your sweetheart. Photo: Diane Helentjaris, Unsplash
Club 90s Presents: Justin Bieber Night at Bogart’s When: Feb. 15 at 8:30 p.m. Where: Bogart’s, Corryville What: “Never Say Never” to a Justin Bieber party. Club 90s is going to take you through a Bieber experience through his hits from 2010 to 2021. Who: Club 90s and Bogart’s Why: I am a Belieber! Photo: "Live from Paris" video still
Midwestern Lesbian’s Queer History Bingo with Queen City Queer History When: Feb. 15 from 6-9 p.m. Where: Homemakers Bar, Over-the-Rhine What: Come grab a bingo card and hope you are the lucky winner. Midwestern Lesbian’s bingo is going to teach you all about queer history. Who: Midwestern Lesbian and Queen City Queer History Why: Midwestern Lesbian always comes up with the most fun ways to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Books by The Banks Festival When: Nov. 18 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Duke Energy Convention Center, Downtown What: Book signing and promotion event featuring local, national and regional authors. Who: Books by the Banks Why: Writing panels, contests and opportunities to meet writers. Photo: Tom Hermans via Unsplash
Red Dog’s Bake Sale at MadTree When: Feb. 15 from 1-4 p.m. Where: MadTree Brewing, Oakley What: All leashed furry friends are welcome to enjoy a sweet treat at this event at MadTree. Dog bakeries across the Greater Cincinnati area are bringing their tasty treats, such as cannolis and cupcakes, for your pups to try at Red Dog’s bake sale event. Who: Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa and MadTree Why: Our four-legged loved ones deserve a special treat for Valentine’s Day this year. Photo: myfurryvalentine.com
Summer Salon: Words of Resistance and Resilience 2-4 p.m. Aug. 6 Calling all storytellers — The Well is partnering with 2023 Wellspring Fellow & poet Elena Estella Green to host an open mic-style salon this weekend. Whether it’s poetry, dance, music or storytelling, all are welcome to present their stories in the theme of resistance and resilience. This event will be held both in person at Camp Washington and online. If you plan to perform, please register beforehand. 2-4 p.m. Aug. 6. The Well, 2868 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington, thewell.world. Photo: Elliot Sloman, Unsplash
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live – Glow-N-Fire When: Feb. 15 at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 16 at 2:30 p.m. Where: Truist Arena, Highland Heights What: Come watch Hot Wheels Monster Trucks — Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, HW 5-Alarm™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, Gangster™ and the brand new Skelesaurus™ — in the ultimate fiery show. Glow-N-Fire will have car-crushing fun for the whole family. Who: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Why: This monster truck show sounds like a smashing hit. Photo: Feld Entertainment
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition – Valentine Edition When: Feb. 16 from 3-6 p.m. Where: Northwood Cider Co., Norwood What: Do you love puzzles and spending time with friends and family? If so, this is the event for you. Groups of four will team up to complete a 500-piece Valentine’s Day puzzle. Everyone will leave with the finished puzzle, but the fastest teams will get other special prizes. Who: Northwood Cider Co. Why: I found the solution if you are puzzled about what to do this weekend. Photo: Magda Ehlers, Pexels
Photo: Hailey Bollinger