Fun Stuff to Do

These are some fun things to do that our editors found.  Check back often because our list is always changing, we update it every day!

Apr 2024

19 Apr

Brunch & Movie

04/19/2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us and watch The Holdovers (2023). A light brunch will be served and registration is required. Please call the library to reserve your seat [...]
20 Apr

American Legion Community Breakfast

Community breakfast Served Cafeteria style for just a donation get your choice of eggs pancakes bacon biscuits sausage sausage gravy french toast hashbrowns All this [...]
20 Apr

Joey Harkum with special guests Derek McBryde

04/20/2024    
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Art of Revenge Tour Joey Harkum with Derek McBryde 04/20/24 Dankhouse Brewing Co. 161 Forry St Newark, OH 43055 Doors: 7pm One of our [...]
20 Apr

Tyy Perkins Live at Earthworks Café and Lounge/Newark Station

04/20/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Tyy plays covers from the 60's to present, covering most genres from country to rock. Something for everyone to enjoy. Come relax and have a [...]
21 Apr

Licking County Democrats-Earth Day Community Clean-Up and Celebration

04/21/2024    
12:30 am - 4:00 am
All welcome - you need not pick up litter to join the after-party! Join a candidate's team, or create your own team, to pick up [...]
22 Apr

BBQ & BREWS for ROB

04/22/2024    
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
As most of you know, our good friend Rob Shipp was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. To help offset some of his medical bills, Moe’s [...]
22 Apr

World Famous Harlem Wizards Coming to Lakewood High School

04/22/2024    
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
World Famous Harlem Wizards are coming to town to face off against the Lakewood Staff and local celeberties. You can purchase tickets at www.harlemwizards.com/tickets/hebronoh.
23 Apr

The Turban Project

04/23/2024    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us and welcome Kathy Braidrich with The Turban Project. This began as a ministry which provides free headwear for those who have lost their [...]
24 Apr

Yoga at the Park

This yoga class will be accessible to all people – regardless of age or yoga experience. The class will focus on whole body flow that [...]
24 Apr

Empowered Minds with the Licking County Library: Ornithology Part 3

04/24/2024    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
In partnership with The Licking County Library in Newark, the Licking Park District will present a 3-session ornithology (April 10, 17, & 24) class on [...]
24 Apr

Story Time with Miss Kathy

04/24/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Story Time with Miss Kathy: Join Miss Kathy for stories and activities for children birth to preschool age.
25 Apr

Bald Eagle Stroll

04/25/2024    
5:30 am - 6:30 am
Get outside with us as we enjoy a fun and low-pressure bird watching stroll on the bike trail on the way to the Granville bald [...]
26 Apr

Book Club

04/26/2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The book selection this month is “Three-Eight Charlie” by Jerrie Mock. We will be reading Jerrie’s book to celebrate the 60th anniversary of her solo [...]
26 Apr

Homer Historical Society

04/26/2024    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Come and join us for an informal discussion of local history. Please bring any “show and tell” items you would like to share.
30 Apr

Author Visit with Savannah Malone

04/30/2024    
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Join us and welcome local author and Northridge High School Class of 2007 graduate, Savannah Malone for a discussion of her book The Edible Flower [...]

May 2024

01 May

Story Time with Miss Kathy

05/01/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Miss Kathy for stories and activities for children birth to preschool age for Story Time.
02 May

National Day of Prayer - Prayer Around the Square

05/02/2024    
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
The annual National Day of Prayer - Prayer Around the Square for Licking County will be held at the Public Square in Newark from 7 [...]
03 May

Recipe Exchange

05/03/2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The theme of the recipe exchange is your favorite chicken dish. Please bring the prepared dish to share and don’t forget to bring the recipe [...]
04 May

The Roast of Luke Skywalker

05/04/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
After the success of The Roast of Harry Potter in December, Newark’s own professional touring stand up comedian Destin Richardson is putting on another roast, [...]
05 May

Licking County Walk4Water

05/05/2024    
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
🚶💧It’s time to Walk4Water! 💧We will be hosting our fifth annual Walk4Water event on May 5, 2024! Please join us at the Heath High School [...]
07 May

Mike Familant: Searchin' American Tour '24: Bigfoot Experience

05/07/2024    
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Mike Familant: Searchin’ American Tour ’24: Bigfoot Experience: Join producer, lead investigator and New Jersey native Mike Familant as he shares his experiences researching and [...]
08 May

Story Time with Miss Kathy

05/08/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Miss Kathy for stories and activities for children birth to preschool age.
09 May

Ukulele Association of Homer

05/09/2024    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
This is a time for fellow ukulele players to meet for ukulele practice and to share their enthusiasm for this unique instrument in an informal [...]
10 May

Senior Health and Wellness Expo

05/10/2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for our 2024 Senior Health and Wellness Expo. With over 30 community partners in attendance, come learn about all the resources found in [...]
11 May

1st annual Friends & Family bazaar

Come join us for the 1st annual Friends & Family bazaar Many vendors Lots and lots of great new and used items Some small games [...]
14 May

Medicare Discussion

05/14/2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Jason Barber of TLC Insurance will lead a discussion and answer questions about Medicare and the various options and plans available.
14 May

Crafting

05/14/2024    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join local jewelry artist, Ann Kimble and create a patriotic beaded bracelet. All supplies are provided and registration is required. Please call or stop by [...]
14 May

Teen Crafting

05/14/2024    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join us and make your own DIY craft. This month’s craft is a mini spring succulent planter. Registration is required. Please call or stop by [...]
15 May

Story Time with Miss Kathy

05/15/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Miss Kathy for stories and activities for children birth to preschool age.
15 May

Licking County Board of DD Monthly Board Meeting

05/15/2024    
4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Committee meetings begin at 4:45 p.m.; Regular meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
16 May

Teen Movie Night

05/16/2024    
5:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Watch a movie and enjoy pizza too. Join us and the new movie musical Wonka (2023) PG. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. Registration [...]
17 May

Brunch & Movie

05/17/2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us and watch My Octopus Teacher (2020). This is a documentary and is rated TV-G for some animal violence and intense scenes. A light [...]
17 May

Kash'd Out

05/17/2024    
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Kash'd Out is a Florida based Reggae/Rock band Kash’d Out have been hustlin’ hard since the beginning. After founders Greg Shields (lead vocals) and Jackson [...]
18 May

Zonta Champagne Luncheon

05/18/2024    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Welcome to the Zonta Club of Newark Champagne Luncheon, Silent Auction & Style Show! Join us on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the beautiful Moundbuilders [...]
18 May

Fishing For Chains

05/18/2024    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Project Healing Waters helps active military service personnel and Veterans in need through a dedicated, developed curriculum of fly fishing, fly casting, fly tying, and [...]
19 May

1st Annual Tim Magers Memorial Tournament

05/19/2024    
6:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tim Magers Memorial Tournament. At: Buckeye Lake, North Shore Ramp Sunday, May 19th 6:00am-- 2:00pm $100 Entry Fee $10 late fee if paid at the [...]
19 May

Car Show- Buckeye Valley Family YMCA

05/19/2024    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Car Show-All vehicles, two categories for trophies - 1999 and under and 2000 and up. Cost $15 each vehicle includes a door prize ticket. Proceeds [...]
21 May

Community of Women

05/21/2024    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This will be an informal gathering to become better acquainted and share ideas in which we can encourage and support each other through life’s challenges [...]
21 May

Teen Painting

05/21/2024    
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Join us each month a let your creativity flow and paint a sea themed painting. Registration is required.
22 May

Story Time with Miss Kathy

05/22/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Miss Kathy for stories and activities for children birth to preschool age.
23 May

Ukulele Association of Homer

05/23/2024    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
This is a time for fellow ukulele players to meet for ukulele practice and to share their enthusiasm for this unique instrument in an informal [...]
24 May

Book Club

05/24/2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The book selection this month is “Crow Mary” by Kathleen Grissom. Join us for an informal, interesting and lively discussion. Reserve your copy by calling [...]
24 May

Homer Historical Society

05/24/2024    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come and join us for an informal discussion of local history. Please bring any “show and tell” items you would like to share.
28 May

United Way of Licking County's Annual Impact & Award Breakfast

Celebrate the impact of the community and honor those who make a difference at United Way of Licking County’s Annual Impact & Award Breakfast! Join [...]
31 May

Schools Out Party with Big Bad Stache

05/31/2024    
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
SCHOOL'S OUT FOR THE SUMMER!!! Come celebrate with us and all yo' friends. Yura Bowl will be here for all your food needs!

Jun 2024

08 Jun

Mid-Ohio Fiber Fair

06/08/2024    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Vendors offering the finest in yarns, fiber, fiber arts tools, and supplies. Shop a rainbow of yarns, touch fibers from alpaca to wool, find that [...]
08 Jun

Buckeye Lake State Park 75th Birthday Celebration

06/08/2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Buckeye Lake State Park is Celebrating 75 Years!! Come join us on June 8th from 10a-4p Lancaster Old Car Club will be hosting a car [...]
11 Jun

Jill of All Trades

06/11/2024    
7:45 am - 3:30 pm
Join us for a special event on June 11th from 7:45 am– 3:30 pm. This FREE all-day event is called Jill of all Trades and [...]
13 Jun

Granville Night Market

Join Made Local Events for an open-air night market in Granville Ohio's Raccoon Valley Park! Our event features local & regional makers, bakers, growers. Enjoy [...]
14 Jun

Heisey Collectors of America Annual Glass Show and Sale

06/14/2024 - 06/15/2024    
12:00 am - 4:00 am
Glass Show and Sale sponsored by Heisey Collectors of America (HCA) will be held two days- Friday, June 14 (12-4 pm) and Saturday, June 15 [...]
14 Jun

Heisey Glass Show and Sale

06/14/2024 - 06/15/2024    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2024 Annual Heisey Collectors of America Glass Show and Sale. Purchase glass made in Newark from 1896-1957. Hundreds of patterns made in crystal and gorgeous [...]

Aug 2024

01 Aug

Granville Night Market

Join Made Local Events for an open-air night market in Granville Ohio's Raccoon Valley Park! Our event features local & regional makers, bakers, growers. Enjoy [...]
24 Aug

Wings of Flight, Wheels of Yesteryear Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Celebrating Completion of Licking County's new Airport terminal with a Ribbon-cutting Ceremony and Open-House Event kicking off at 8:30am with a Fly-in Breakfast open to [...]

Sep 2024

12 Sep

Granville Night Market

Join Made Local Events for an open-air night market in Granville Ohio's Raccoon Valley Park! Our event features local & regional makers, bakers, growers. Enjoy [...]