Arnold Sports Festival
March 2–5
Did you know that a one-day bodybuilding competition in 1989 led to the world’s largest multisport fitness festival? Head to Columbus, Ohio, for the annual event and expo, showcasing feats of strength and athleticism. arnoldsports.com, 866/397-2657
Cincinnati International Wine Festival
March 9‒11
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, Cincinnati’s International Wine Festival is back with its Winery Dinners, Grand Tastings, and Charity Auction and Luncheon—all to support local nonprofit organizations. winefestival.com
St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin
March 11
Dublin, Ohio, that is. This town has the grandest and greenest St. Patty’s Day parade. The day starts with a community pancake breakfast and continues with float inflation celebrations before the 11 a.m. parade. Afterward, stroll Dublin, visiting Irish pubs featuring entertainment and specials. Come to Coffman Park on March 17 for the St. Patrick’s Day Family Celebration from 4:30 to 7 p.m. visitdublinohio.com, 614/792-7666
Broadway in Evansville: Riverdance 25th Anniversary
March 30
Enjoy a night at the Aiken Theater in Evansville, Indiana, with this powerful and stirring reinvention of a beloved stage favorite that includes a Grammy Award-winning scores and Irish and international dance. oldnationaleventsplaza.com, 812/435-5770
Sue Browning Wildflower Hike
April 1
This event at Chief Logan State Park in West Virginia memorializes garden club member Sue Browning, who started the hike 40 years ago on April Fools’ Day. Join the three-mile Woodpecker Trail Hike at 9 a.m. or the Fitness to Shawnee Trails Walk (great for families with young children) at 1 p.m. wvstateparks.com/park/chief-logan-state-park, 304/855-6100
Easter Egg-Stravaganza Weekend
April 7‒9
Travel to Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park, just four miles from Mammoth Cave National Park in Cave City, Kentucky, to enjoy crafts, games, egg-decorating contests, an egg toss and the Yogi Bear flashlight Easter egg hunt. jellystonemammothcave.com, 270/773-3840
Girls Weekend Getaway
April 14‒16
Enjoy a fun-filled weekend with the girls at Twin Falls Resort State Park in Mullens, West Virginia. Take a yoga class, settle in for a movie, enjoy a hike or indulge in a massage. wvstateparks.com/park/twin-falls-resort-state-park, 304/294-4000
Geauga County Maple Festival
April 27‒30
Art Carlson, a local merchant in Geauga County, Ohio, wanted to promote the area’s maple syrup industry. Ninety-plus years later, the community carries on the tradition he started with live entertainment, rides, concessions, a parade, contests and plenty of maple syrup. maplefestival.com, 440/332-7055
Haute Hops & Vines Fest
April 29
Visit Indiana’s Terre Haute Historic Brewing District to sample unlimited pours from over more than 20 Indiana craft breweries, wineries and distilleries. Get to know local brewers, and enjoy spirits, live music and food. hautehopsfest.com
Cherokee Triangle Art Fair
April 29–30
Join in the 51st anniversary of this spring event featuring booths from 200 juried artists on a tree-lined stretch of Cherokee Parkway between Willow Avenue and Cherokee Road in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to a diverse selection of art, you’ll enjoy food, drink, entertainment and a Children’s Parade. cherokeetriangle.com/art-fair, 502/459-0256
