The Flying Pig Marathon is dominating the weekend in Cincinnati, but there’s still plenty more to eat, drink and do whether you’re getting up early to run or not.
If you’re looking for even more to do on every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events calendar.
Friday – Sunday, downtown and everywhere
Pretty much every part of the city will be celebrating our famous marathon in some form or fashion. Not only are the 5K, 10K, Flying Fur, 26th Mile, Flying Piglet and PigAbilities races on Saturday and the half marathon, full marathon and relay race on Sunday, but there’s also the Fitness Expo, the Family Fun Festival, the Fifty West Mile, the victory party at Smale Park and plenty more. And that’s just the official events!
2026 Cincy Cinco Latino Festival
Saturday – Sunday, Fountain Square, downtown
Cincy-Cinco Latino Festival is back at Fountain Square on May 2–3 for a vibrant, two-day celebration of Latin flavor, music and culture. Enjoy authentic street food from a dozen local and regional restaurants, dance to live salsa, merengue and bachata performances, and experience colorful folkloric showcases representing various countries. Families can take part in games, piñatas, raffles, a Conga parade and hands-on children’s activities.
Friday – Sunday, Music Hall, Over-the-Rhine
Next Monday is Star Wars Day, and Cincinnati Pops is taking you to galaxies far, far away. Head to Music Hall as the Cincinnati Pops performs the best music from across the Star Wars universe by John Williams, Michael Giacchino and Ludwig Göransson. From “The Imperial March” to “Rey’s Theme,” you’ll hear music from the films in the Skywalker saga, plus the TV series and more. Arrive early for free lightsaber training and a Star Wars trivia session.
Saturday, 5 p.m., Newport on the Levee, Newport
Head to Newport on the Levee this weekend to enjoy watching a different sort of run. The 152nd Kentucky Derby is Saturday, and Newport on the Levee has a giant watch party complete with live horse betting and plenty of Mint Juleps to go around.
Prost to Spring at Hofbrauhaus Maifest
Friday, 6 p.m., Hofbrauhaus, Newport
Celebrate the arrival of spring at the Hofbräuhaus Maifest celebration. The popular bar and restaurant promises Bavarian flavor, live music in the biergarten and the keg tapping of their Jubiläum Anniversary Lager. Plus, DJs from WREW 94.9 The Mix will provide music and entertainment.
Spring Fest from Artisan Market Place
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Washington Park, Over-the-Rhine
Local vendors, artists and sellers will set up shop at Washington Park to sell unique items while celebrating the changing of the seasons.
Mahjong Tournament at Factory 52
Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Factory 52’s Market Alley, Norwood
Local group Southern Belle Mahjong, which hosts beginner classes, leagues and social events related to mahjong around Cincinnati, is putting on a mahjong tournament Friday at Factory 52.
Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Civic Garden Center, Walnut Hills
GrowFest celebrates all things urban agriculture each year. At their annual plant sale, they source and grow favorite and hard-to-find plants to set you up for a rewarding and successful growing season. Examples of plants on sale are plenty of classic warm weather crops, CGC-grown rare and heirloom veggie starts, a rainbow of herbs, native and native cultivar shrubs (including dwarf options), native spring ephemerals and native trees.
Friday, 6:30 p.m., MegaCorp Pavilion, Newport
43 senior fashion designers at the University of Cincinnati’s DAAP program will present their capstone garments on the runway at the MegaCorp Pavilion tomorrow. The audience experience will replicate that of international Fashion Weeks in the style capitals of the world, with hundreds of distinctive garments and live video to highlight the detail and unique elements of each piece.
Martin Lawrence: Y’all Still Know What It Is
Saturday, 7 p.m., Taft Theatre, downtown
Award-winning comedian, actor, producer and director Martin Lawrence comes to Taft Theatre for a one-night-only stand-up performance as part of his “Y’all Still Know What It Is” tour on Saturday, May 2. One of the most successful touring comedians of all time, Lawrence brings his signature raw, unfiltered humor to the stage for an electrifying night of laughs.
