Rain or shine, this weekend offers plenty to do

Get out of the house and into some fun this weekend. From live theater and aviation to outdoor festivals and community celebrations, the weekend offers activities for all ages. 

Disney’s “The Lion King” 

Date: Through July 5 
Time: Times Vary 
Location: Aronoff Center for the Arts, Cincinnati 
The award-winning Broadway production brings its colorful costumes, music and family-friendly storytelling to downtown Cincinnati. The production will be in town for four weeks, giving you and your family plenty of opportunities to go.  

CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show 

Date: June 13-14 
Time: Parking opens at 8 a.m. Gates open at 9 a.m. 
Location: Dayton International Airport, Dayton, Ohio 
One of the region’s biggest summer events returns with military and civilian flight demonstrations, including performances by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Static aircraft displays and family activity areas add to the experience. 

Newport Italianfest 

Date: June 12-14 
Time: F 5-11 p.m., Sa noon-11 p.m., Su noon-9 p.m. 
Location: Newport Festival Park, Newport, Kentucky 

Set between the Purple People and Taylor-Southgate bridges, Newport Italianfest brings more than 120,000 people to the banks of the Ohio River each year. The annual event features live music, cultural experiences and lots of Italian flavor.  

Vintage Base Ball Game 

Date: June 12 
Time: 6-9 p.m. 
Location: Wyoming High School Baseball Field, Wyoming 

The Cincinnati Buckeyes will take on the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings in a historically accurate game this weekend in Wyoming. You’ll see how much the game (and the uniform) has changes since the 19th century during this vintage game.