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!

Nov 2025

14 Nov

DIY Pinecone Earrings

11/14/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Get crafty and create your own stylish earrings out of pinecones and beads! All materials provided. Your finished earrings will make a great gift for [...]
15 Nov

Fall Craft Show and Breakfast Fundraiser

11/15/2025    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
2nd Annual Fall Craft Show and Breakfast Fundraiser. Over 50 vendors! Be sure to get something to eat and shop for the Holidays! $1.00 entry. [...]
15 Nov

'Rare Birds'

In this Denison Dance Company performance, dancers find their wings and take flight. Performance Dates and Times are as follows: Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7 [...]
15 Nov

Concert Choir and Chamber Singers concert

11/15/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Denison University Concert Choir and Chamber Singers present a fall concert, directed by Harris Ipock.
16 Nov

'Rare Birds'

In this Denison Dance Company performance, dancers find their wings and take flight. Performance Dates and Times are as follows: Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7 [...]
17 Nov

DIY Non-Toxic Alternatives Class

11/17/2025    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us to learn about as well as make non-toxic alternative cleaners. The class is limited to 8 participants. Must pre-register by November 7th at [...]
17 Nov

Yoga in the Park – Indoor

11/17/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This yoga class will be accessible to all people – regardless of age or yoga experience. The class will focus on whole body flow that [...]
18 Nov

Community of Women

11/18/2025    
2:00 pm - 3:00 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 [...]
18 Nov

Teen Paint Night

11/18/2025    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join us and let your artistic talents flow and paint a Thanksgiving picture. All supplies are provided. Registration required.
19 Nov

Story Time

11/19/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Miss Shaunta for stories and activities for children birth to preschool age.
19 Nov

The Vail Series presents Les Arts Florissants with violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte

11/19/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Vail Series presents Les Arts Florissants with violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, in Swasey Chapel (200 Chapel [...]
20 Nov

Teen Movie Night

11/20/2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us and check out the new MCU Superhero film, The Fantastic Four: Four First Steps (2025). Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. This [...]
20 Nov

Heath Moundbuilders Kiwanis

11/20/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Meeting, we welcome visitors to come visit and see what Kiwanis does for our community.
20 Nov

Paint the Parks

11/20/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us at the James Bradley Center at Infirmary Mound Park for a Paint the Parks class. The instructor will lead you step by step [...]
20 Nov

Scenes from Mozart

Students from Denison’s Opera Workshop perform a selection of short scenes from Mozart’s operas in an intimate, studio-style setting.
21 Nov

Book Club

11/21/2025    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The book selection is “Hang the Moon” by Jeannette Walls. Join us for an informal, interesting and lively discussion. Reserve your copy by calling or [...]
22 Nov

FREE Crossroads Crusaders Community Thanksgiving Meal

11/22/2025    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
FREE Thanksgiving Meal EVERYONE WELCOME turkey / mashed potatoes / gravy / corn / roll / pumpkin pie / coffee / water / tea and [...]
22 Nov

Thanksgiving Centerpiece – Afternoon

11/22/2025    
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Our popular program is back for another year! Come and get creative with the Licking Park District. We will be using natural objects found in [...]
25 Nov

Wild Storytime

11/25/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us for a story, snack, and activities! The program lasts about an hour. Dress for the weather as we may take a short walk. [...]
28 Nov

Licking County Courthouse Lighting

11/28/2025    
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Licking County community is invited to attend the 77th Annual Licking County Courthouse Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 28, beginning at 6:15 p.m. on [...]
28 Nov

The Nutcracker

11/28/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Central Ohio Youth Ballet invites you to experience the magic of The Nutcracker this holiday season at the beautifully restored Midland Theatre in Newark. Now [...]

Dec 2025

01 Dec

Yoga in the Park – Indoor

12/01/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This yoga class will be accessible to all people – regardless of age or yoga experience. The class will focus on whole body flow that [...]
03 Dec

'Lucky Stiff'

Denison University's Music Theatre presents “Lucky Stiff” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3, 4, 5 and 6, at 2 p.m. [...]
04 Dec

Student Recital

The Department of Music presents a student recital featuring performances by department majors and minors.
04 Dec

Zonta Christmas Tour of Homes

Zonta Club of Newark proudly presents the 2025 Christmas Tour of Homes — a magical celebration of holiday cheer and community spirit! A joyful evening [...]
04 Dec

Student Composers concert

The Department of Music presents a concert featuring newly composed solo, chamber, and electronic music by composition students.
05 Dec

Gospel Choir concert

12/05/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Gospel Choir presents its fall semester concert, directed by Timothy “REV” Carpenter.
06 Dec

Holiday Bazaar

12/06/2025    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Holiday Craft Bazaar 50+ tables of handmade crafts, candies, baked goods, and more Lunch available on site Free admission
06 Dec

Holy Trinity Christmas Bazaar

12/06/2025    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
A Christmas Bazaar to find that perfect Christmas gift and support the local Catholic school. *Free Admission *Basket Raffles *Hot Lunch *30 - 40 Regular [...]
06 Dec

Holiday POPS Orchestra concert

12/06/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Directed by Philip Rudd The Denison Symphony Orchestra presents its beloved holiday pops concert, celebrating the joyful sounds of the season!
08 Dec

Chamber Music Ensembles concert

The Department of Music presents student chamber music ensembles in concert.
11 Dec

Wild Storytime

12/11/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us for a story, snack, and activities! The program lasts about an hour. Dress for the weather as we may take a short walk. [...]
12 Dec

Night Tree Story & Night Hike

12/12/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Please join us for this family friendly activity that includes a reading of the children’s book the Night Tree by Eve Bunting, making wildlife friendly [...]
12 Dec

American Roots Ensemble concert

12/12/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The American Roots Ensemble presents its fall semester concert, directed by Adam Schlenker.
13 Dec

Annual Pinterest @ the Parks

12/13/2025    
11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Feeling creative? Drop in from 11am to 3:30pm for Pinterest @ The Parks. We will have supplies for a large variety of creative projects that [...]
13 Dec

Holiday Cookie Walk

The Ohio Genealogical Society, Fairfield Chapter, "Annual Holiday Cookie Walk" is Saturday, December 13, 1015, from 1 pm to 4 pm, at the Genealogical Research [...]
15 Dec

Yoga in the Park – Indoor

12/15/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This yoga class will be accessible to all people – regardless of age or yoga experience. The class will focus on whole body flow that [...]
18 Dec

Paint the Parks

12/18/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us at the James Bradley Center at Infirmary Mound Park for a Paint the Parks class. The instructor will lead you step by step [...]
20 Dec

Floral Holiday Centerpiece

12/20/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Our popular program is back for another year! Come and get creative with the Licking Park District. We will be using natural objects found in [...]
20 Dec

FREE Crossroads Crusaders Christmas MEAL

12/20/2025    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free Christmas Meal EVERYONE WELCOME ham / mashed potatoes/ gravy / mix veg / roll / cherry pie / coffee / water / tea and [...]

Jan 2026

23 Jan

Piano recital by guest artist Melody Quah

The Department of Music is pleased to welcome guest pianist Melody Quah for a special artist recital. This event is free and open to the [...]
30 Jan

Guest artist recital by Duo Kantabile

Formed by pianists Sunghwan Kim and Dasom Kwon, Duo Kantabile blends the lyrical spirit of “cantabile” with the letter “K” in honor of their Korean [...]

Feb 2026

04 Feb

Contemporary Sounds Concert Series

Featuring Timothy Hagen, flute and electronics, Denison’s annual Contemporary Sounds concert series explores the art of storytelling through musical works. This event is free and [...]
11 Feb

The Vail Series presents ‘The Other Mozart’

The Vail Series presents “The Other Mozart” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 11 and 12, in the Sharon Martin Hall of the [...]

Mar 2026

28 Mar

The Vail Series presents Attacca Quartet

03/28/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Vail Series presents Attacca Quartet at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, in Swasey Chapel (200 Chapel Drive). Tickets are free for Denison students, [...]