Things to Do in Ohio This Weekend | May 22 – 24, 2026
Ohio is packed with fun this weekend. Here are the best events happening across Ohio May 22 – 24, 2026. From festivals and family-friendly events to markets, shows and so much more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy to enjoy this weekend.
Here’s your complete weekend guide to the best things to do in Ohio.
Top Events This Weekend in Ohio
May 22-24 – Columbus Asian Festival (Columbus) – Huge Memorial Day weekend celebration with food vendors, performances, dragon dances, cultural exhibits, and family activities at Franklin Park.
May 24 – Yoga with the Animals at Sunrise Sanctuary (Marysville) – Yoga session plus animal sanctuary tours.
May 22-24 – Taste of Cincinnati (Cincinnati) – Massive food festival featuring restaurants, desserts, food trucks, and live entertainment downtown.
Family Friendly Events
May 22-25 – Young’s Jersey Dairy Memorial Day Weekend Event (Yellow Springs) – Mini golf, batting cages, farm fun, ice cream and family entertainment.
May 24 – Heritage Day at Carillon Historical Park (Dayton) – Historical demonstrations, family activities, and Dayton history exhibits.
May 22-24 – Canal Dover Festival (Dover) – Parade, carnival rides, food vendors, live entertainment and downtown festivities.
Free Things to Do This Weekend
May 23 – Family Funday at Columbus Commons (Columbus) – Free family event with games, activities, entertainment, and kid-friendly fun.
Date Night Ideas
May 22-24 – Columbus Clippers Baseball Game (Columbus) – One of the biggest them nights of the season at Huntington Park is Star Wars night with fireworks on Saturday. WWE night is on Friday.
Outdoor Events & Activities
May 22-25 – Oak Hill Festival of Flags (Oak Hill) – Memorial Day tradition featuring parades, carnival rides, food and patriotic events.
May 22-24- Feast of the Flowering Moon (Chillicothe) – Huge historical festival with crafts, mountain men encampments, food, live entertainment, and Native American demonstrations.
Food, Markets & Shopping Events
May 23 – Great Lakes Fiber Show (Wooster) – Craft vendors, fiber arts, food vendors, and demonstrations.
May 23 – Mount Orab Farmers & Craft Market (Mount Orab) – Local produce, handmade items, baked goods, and artisan vendors.
Festivals
May 23-24 – Ohio Black Expo Riverfront Culture Fest (Columbus) – Live music, food trucks, vendors, family zone, networking events and entertainment at Genoa Park.
May 22-25 – Moonshine Festival (Straitsville) – Classic Ohio festival with live entertainment, food, rides and small town fun.
May 23-25- Utica Ice Cream Festival (Utica) – One of Ohio’s favorite Memorial Day weekend festivals with ice cream, rides, vendors and entertainment.
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Disclaimer: Eat Stay Play Ohio shares events for informational purposes. Dates, times, and availability may change, verify details with the official event page before attending.
