Why limit your taco intake to Tuesdays when you can rock the taco all weekend long at this brand new festival? The Rockin' Taco Festival comes to the newly opened Covington Plaza (144 Madison Ave.) for three days of creative tacos and taco-inspired foods, margaritas and beer. You'll also enjoy DJs spinning tunes, plus live Latin music with Amador, Son del Caribe, 4Y Mas, Sazon, Al Son del Iya, Daglio and Somos Musica y Sabor, and free dance lessons throughout the weekend.
Food vendors include Mazunte, Hoodbachi Express, Glier's Goetta, Latin Taste Grill and Montez Mexican Cafe. Admission is free, with food and drink items affordably priced. The Rockin' Taco Festival happens 5-11 p.m. Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday and noon-9 p.m. Sunday. cincinnatifestivalsandevents.com.
Bring the whole family to Coney Island (6201 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township) this weekend and take a prehistoric journey from the comfort of your vehicle. See life-sized dinosaurs like T-Rex, Brachiosaurus, Triceratops, Velociraptor and more during this 30-45 minute experience. For an additional cost, you can choose an Adventure Pack that includes souvenirs and toys for kids.
Choose your date and time in advance, as tickets are sold on a per-day/per-time slot basis and are emailed to you. Each ticket is valid for one vehicle with up to eight people (no RVs, limos, passenger vans or guests in pickup beds). This is a rain or shine event and runs from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $59. dinosauradventure.com/cincinnati.
3. Baseball-themed Exhibits at Behringer-Crawford Museum
Two exhibits currently on show at Behringer-Crawford Museum (Devou Park, 1600 Montague Road, Covington) highlight America's favorite pastime. Diverse Diamond: Negro, Cuban and Latin American Baseball is dedicated to Negro League baseball and includes photos, programs, artifacts and autographs of more than 60 players. The exhibit illustrates the historical significance of African Americans' contributions to major league baseball, as their interaction with Cuban and Latin American leagues.
