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!

Jan 2026

16 Jan

Brunch & Movie

01/16/2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a light brunch and watch The Imitation Game (2014). Registration is required. Please RSVP by Thursday, January 15th by 5 pm.
16 Jan

Wild Trivia: The Ice Age

01/16/2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Getting cabin fever? Join us for an extra-chill, free evening of trivia and treats on January 16, from 6:30-8:30 pm! We will travel back in [...]
20 Jan

Community of Women

01/20/2026    
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 [...]
20 Jan

Teen Paint Night

01/20/2026    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join us and let your artistic talents flow and paint a Snowy Owl. All supplies are provided. Registration required.
21 Jan

Story Time

01/21/2026    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Children birth to preschool age are invited to join Miss Shaunta for stories, activities and crafts.
21 Jan

Licking County Board of DD Monthly Board Meeting

01/21/2026    
4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Committee meetings begin at 4:45 p.m.; Regular meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
22 Jan

Curiosity: Exhibition Opening

01/22/2026    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The Denison Museum presents the exhibition opening of Curiosity. “Curiosity” draws from the Denison Museum’s permanent collection to explore how meaning emerges when we encounter [...]
22 Jan

Ukulele Association of Homer

01/22/2026    
5:00 pm - 6:00 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 [...]
22 Jan

Paint the Parks

01/22/2026    
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 [...]
23 Jan

Licking County Aging Partners & Y on the Fly

01/23/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Licking County Aging will be providing a meal at noon, followed by Margie from Y on the Fly with a fun exercise program. Please call [...]
23 Jan

Licking County Veterans Luncheon

01/23/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
RSVP- Vina at 740-334-9943 This is a free event for Veterans of Licking County and their plus ones. Provided by Flint Ridge HC- Owens Corning-First [...]
23 Jan

Licking County Veterans Luncheon

01/23/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
RSVP- Vina at 740-334-9943 This is a free event for Veterans of Licking County and their plus ones. Provided by Flint Ridge HC- Owens Corning-First [...]
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 [...]
24 Jan

ECOBA Beekeeping School

01/24/2026    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
ECOBA Beekeeping School Choose Your Saturday: January 24 January 31 February 7 February 21 9AM - 3PM Sign up for one of ECOBA's 2026 one [...]
24 Jan

Intro to Winter Tree ID

You may know how to identify tree species in the spring, summer and fall. But how about when the leaves and fruit are gone? Join [...]
24 Jan

Yard ReWild Intro

01/24/2026    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
To participate you must sign up for ONE Intro program. Be Wild, ReWild! At the Licking Park District, we are your 1600 acre backyard. Every [...]
27 Jan

Wild Storytime

01/27/2026    
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 Jan

Story Time

01/28/2026    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Children birth to preschool age are invited to join Miss Shaunta for stories, activities and crafts.
29 Jan

Beck Series: David Baker and Peter Grandbois

01/29/2026    
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Beck Series reading by poets and authors David Baker and Peter Grandbois. Baker taught creative writing and literature classes at Denison from 1984 to 2024. [...]
30 Jan

Book Club

01/30/2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The book selection this month is “Killers of the Flower Moon” by David Grann. Join us for an informal, interesting and lively discussion. Reserve your [...]
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 [...]
31 Jan

Blackhand Gorge Winter Hike: New Location

**This event's location was updated December 16, 2025. This is the actual location of the Blackhand Gorge Winter Hike, not the bike trail.** Join us [...]

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 [...]
05 Feb

Heath Moundbuilders Kiwanis

02/05/2026    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Regular meeting. Members, former members and visitors are always welcome. We are a service organization that serves our community. Kids need Kiwanis and Kiwanis needs [...]
07 Feb

'Bowl For Kids Sake' Fundraiser

02/07/2026    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Licking & Perry Counties Saturday, February 7th, 2026 for the "Welcome to the Jungle" Borl for Kid's Sake Campaign [...]
09 Feb

“Guantánamo’s French Connection: The Making of a US Prison Island”

02/09/2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Global Studies Seminar presents “Guantánamo’s French Connection: The Making of a US Prison Island” by Kenyon College’s Visiting Assistant Professor Royce Novak. Since 2001, [...]
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 [...]
12 Feb

Beck Series: Poet Jehanne Dubrow

02/12/2026    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
The Beck Series welcomes poet Jehanne Dubrow for a reading and book signing.
17 Feb

Guitar and banjo recital by juniors John Brown and Jack Rehbeck

The Department of Music welcomes John Brown, guitar and Jack Rehbeck, banjo, presenting a junior recital
19 Feb

Vocal recital by Phoebe Beckwith

Denison senior Phoebe Beckwith ’26 presents a vocal recital.
20 Feb

Bluegrass and American Roots Festival: Kenny & Amanda Smith

02/20/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Department of Music presents the 21st Annual Bluegrass and American Roots Festival, featuring Kenny & Amanda Smith on Friday night and East Nash Grass [...]
21 Feb

Bluegrass and American Roots Festival: Band Mixer Workshop

02/21/2026    
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Department of Music presents the annual Bluegrass and American Roots Festival workshop. Bring your instrument and join us for an afternoon of workshops with [...]
21 Feb

Bluegrass and American Roots Festival: East Nash Grass

02/21/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Department of Music presents the 21st Annual Bluegrass and American Roots Festival, featuring Kenny & Amanda Smith on Friday night and East Nash Grass [...]
23 Feb

"Tibetan Muslims of Kashmir: Identity, Belonging, and the Loss of Homeland"

02/23/2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Global Studies Seminar presents “Tibetan Muslims of Kashmir: Identity, Belonging, and the Loss of Homeland” by Denison University’s Assistant Professor Rohit Singh. This talk [...]
25 Feb

Voice recital by senior Andrew Hanson

The Department of Music is pleased to present a senior voice recital by Andrew Hanson ’26, tenor.
26 Feb

Viola recital by senior Meredith Shepherd

The Department of Music is pleased to present a senior recital by Meredith Shepherd ’26, viola.

Mar 2026

03 Mar

Beck Series: Author, Poet, and Wildlife Biologist Drew Lanham

03/03/2026    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Beck Series welcomes author, poet, and wildlife biologist Drew Lanham presenting a reading and book signing.
09 Mar

"Donkey Business: Trade, Resource Exploitation, and Crime"

03/09/2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Global Studies Seminar presents “Donkey Business: Trade, Resource Exploitation, and Crime” by Denison University’s Assistant Professor Vinicius Curti Cícero. This paper examines the relationship [...]
14 Mar

Master Gardener Volunteers Spring Gardening Conference

Join the Licking County Master Gardener Volunteers and gardening enthusiasts from all over for a day of fun and learning at the Reese Center on [...]
25 Mar

Beck Series: Graphic Memoirist and Novelist Mira Jacob

03/25/2026    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
The Beck Series welcomes graphic memoirist and novelist Mira Jacob presenting a reading and book signing.
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, [...]
30 Mar

"Hammering Out the Social Dynamics of a Roman Blacksmith’s Workshop"

03/30/2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Global Studies Seminar presents “Hammering Out the Social Dynamics of a Roman Blacksmith’s Workshop” by Denison University’s Assistant Professor Rhodora Vennarucci. The Marzuolo Archaeological [...]

Apr 2026

20 Apr

"Walking Away or Managing from Afar? American Foreign Policy and Alliances Under Trump"

04/20/2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Global Studies Seminar presents “Walking Away or Managing from Afar? American Foreign Policy and Alliances Under Trump” by Denison University’s Assistant Professor Andrew McWard. [...]

Jul 2026

25 Jul

"For Your Health" 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk

07/25/2026    
8:00 am - 11:00 am
The 2026 “For Your Health” 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk will take place at The Dawes Arboretum on Saturday, July 25. Participants may choose [...]