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5 Amazing Winter Hikes to Take Right Now!

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Events Near Alexandria KY

The Shamrock Shuffle

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 9:00am
The Square at Union Centre
West Chester, OH
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Emerald Miles 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 9:00am
Hofbrauhaus Newport
Newport, KY
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Big Foot Trail Run 5K/10K

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 9:00am
French Shelter Park
Cincinnati, OH
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AMV Bird Art Exhibition and Festival

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 10:00am
Oxford Community Arts Center
Oxford, OH
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Exploring With Grace 5K Race

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 10:00am
Summit Park
Blue Ash, OH
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Johnson Elementary PTO Color Run

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 1:00pm
Highland Hills Park
Fort Thomas, KY
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West Chester Farmers Market

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 2:00pm
West Chester, OH
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Cincinnati Heart Mini-Marathon and Walk

Sunday, Mar 16, 2025 at 7:30am
Downtown Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
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Mason Festival Of Colors

Sunday, Mar 16, 2025 at 11:30am
Corwin M Nixon Park
Mason, OH
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Burrito Boys Booking and Midwest Friends Fest

Friday, Mar 21, 2025 at 7:30pm
The Southgate House Revival
Newport, KY
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